SWMS Daily News
March 14, 2023
Today is a Black Day
Word of the Week:
Imagine: form a picture in one's mind, speculate or predict - anticipate - hypothesize - predict
Joke:
What do you call a snowman on rollerblades?
answer: A snowmobile
Yearbook
Yearbooks are on sale now through March 27. All yearbook ordering will be done online this year. Don't miss out on your chance to capture all this year's memories. The cost is $17.
Yearbook id code: 8121623
Activities
Any student interested in going out for track please check the papers posted outside of Mr. Skinner's room, 310, if you do not see your name on the list please stop in and talk to Mr. Skinner. Remember track is open to any 7th or 8th grade student and 6th grade students who participated in cross country.
Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in joining the High School Girls Golf Team please contact coach Keszler by email steve.keszler@k12.sd.us or phone 605-206-1500. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 22nd at 3:15 in room 124 of the high school. The first practice is March 27th
The Luck of the Irish Contest is currently going on and will run through 3:17 pm on Wednesday, March 15th. Guess the number of Skittles in the jar and win the jar of Skittles. There is a jar for each grade you may enter once per day. The 5th grade jar will be located in Mrs. Cook's room all other jars are located in the office. Winners will be announced on Thursday, March 16th and the jars will be given out at this time as well.
March Madness Bracket Contest
Students and staff take the time to fill out a March Madness Bracket using the link below. A personal pan pizza will be awarded to the top 3 students and one staff member whose bracket scores the most points.
Scoopers Have Talent
The 2023 Talent Show is right around the corner. If any 5th - 8th grade individual or group has a talent to share, please pick up an application from Mrs. Neilan. Completed applications are due on Wednesday, March 15th by the end of the school day. Auditions will be on April 14th for talents and MC hosts. Practices for the talent show will be April 21 and 28th. Dress rehearsal for show Wednesday, May 3rd after school Showtime will be Friday, May 5th Come show us your talent!
First Annual Spring Fling Dance
SPRING FLING TICKET PRE-SALE!!!
Get your dance ticket for $2 on March 16th and 20th only in the Middle School main office!
Tickets will still be available at the door for $5.
Door prizes will be drawn every 15 minutes, so make sure you arrive on time and stay for the whole dance!
Sturgis Public Library Happenings.
Mar. 15, 3:30-4:30pm Needs & Noodles (life skills)
A class for teens & young adults who want to eat noodles and learn the essentials of ""adulting". Money, banks, and time management. Meeting every first & third Wednesday from 3:30-4:30pm, Jan-May 2023, in the library.
Mar. 21, 3:30pm Wonder Math
Join Richard Moeller for STEAM powered fun!
Mar. 14th, 3:30-4:30 Teen Tuesday
Tricks & Trivia! All teens ages 12+ are invited to a fun game of trivia and card tricks. Snacks are always served!
Mar. 16th, 5:30pm Music Speaks
"Even Little Things Can Delight Us"
Mar. 17th NOON History at High Noon
"Sturgis Downtown Through the Years"
Mar. 20th, 4-5pm Mega Monday
Ages 6-11 are invited for Ice Cream Science! Popcorn and ice cream will be served.
Mar. 25th, 7:30-10pm Humbletown concert
Sturgis Community Center
Mar. 28th, 7pm Oral Interpretation
April 1, 1pm Ft. Meade through the years
A presentation in conjunction with the Crossroads exhibit. This presentation will talk about the changes at Fort Meade and how those changes affected Sturgis.
Staff Member of the Month
Do you know a staff member that goes above and beyond to be kind and helpful? Please, nominate them for the PTSA staff member of the month. Nomination forms can be found in the office.
Safety
Absolutely no medication on your person, over the counter or otherwise. All medication must be given through the nurse's office.
Backpacks are to be left in your lockers. Our classrooms are very small and backpacks clutter the aisle. It is a safety thing. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sturgis Williams Middle School
Katy Jutting, Assistant Principal
Cindy Ferguson, Administrative Assistant
Jessica Deering, Attendance Secretary
Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/
Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232