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How do mountains stay warm in the winter?

answer: They put on their snow caps

All 7th grade boys interested in playing basketball, there will be a meeting WEDNESDAY DECEMBER

13th at 7:45 AM in the gym. Please be present if you plan on playing this season.

Good Luck to the wrestlers as they compete in Pierre at Pierre High School today, Tuesday, December 5 please dismiss the wrestlers at 10:45 the bus leaves at 11:00

Stop by the Sturgis Public Library to check out our annual Art Show! Artwork by SWMS Students will be on display throughout the month of December.

The auditions for the SWMS drama production of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" will be December 6th and 8th from 3:30-4:30 PM in the choir room.

First rehearsal (and also the first day for production to meet and begin working) will be December 11.

Art Club will meet Thursday, December 7, then resume again in February. Art Club members in grades 6-8 are welcome to join the Drama production team during this time!

Belle Fourche Chess club Brings You: a Rated 5 - 0 Blitz Chess Tournament

Where: Belle Fourche Middle School room 618

When: December 14th 4:30 - 6:30 (check-in/registration from 4 to 4:30)

Cost: 45 or donation for the chess club

Registration: email Jordan Esmay at Jordan.Esmay@k12.sd.us

Important note: The first 40 k-12 students to register will receive a free US Chess membership. All players will need a US Chess membership prior to the tournament or at the tournament registration time

Tournament Details: 5 Rounds. Swiss Time control 5 - 0 (each person has 5 minutes to make all moves) Players will play 2 games per round, once as white and then as black.. 3 sections: k - 5, 6 - 12, and open

Participants are asked to bring a chess clock if they have one or download a chess clock on their phone

Registration forms can be picked up in the office

MS Chess Club will meet December 11, January 8, and February 12. We will meet from 3:20-4:20. This is open to students in grades 5-8. If you are interested in playing chess (be you a novice or an expert) please come to the office to pick up a registration form. The form needs a parent signature, so be sure to pick it up soon and return it to the office.

Any questions, please contact Laura.Sandness@k12.sd.us

The office has Christmas coloring pages if you would like one to decorate your locker.

And the Penny Wars are off to a great start with 8th grade already in the hole $13 and 5th grade probably winning the entire bottom of their jar is covered in coin. The 6th grade jar probably has the most coin in it but they have at least $20 in paper money. Great work SWMS students. Please keep that loose change coming in.

Want a free student ticket to the Winter Dance Friday, December 8th? Volunteer some time to make it a success! We're looking for chaperones, door monitors, cleanup crew, and setup crew!!

Sign up here: https://signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0D4DADAE23A4F8C52-46300534-winter

LEGO Club Monday, Dec. 4th from 3-5pm All ages welcome! Join us to complete a holiday build Challenge.

Wonder Math with Richard Moeller Tuesdays, Dec. 5th & 19th from 3:30-4:30pm S.T.E.A.M. based activities and learning. Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Coding Club Wednesday, Dec. 6th from 3:30-4:30pm Last week of coding until Spring!

Teen Thursday Thursday, Nov. 7th from 3:30-5pm (ages 12+) DIY Candy Sushi Night!

Power Players! Gaming Club Dec. 12th & 14th from 3-5pm. (ages 8+) Let’s play our Nintendo Switch at the library! Enjoy group racing games and more with friends to unwind.

Code Critters Friday, 15th from 3:30-4:30pm Ages 6-10 are welcome to explore the world of coding!

Mega Monday S.T.E.A.M. Team Monday, Dec. 18th from 4-5pm. (ages 6-10) Santa’s Sleigh Adventure!

Youth Hot Cocoa Social Friday, Dec. 22nd from 1-3pm Ages 8-18 are welcome to enjoy a cocoa bar, and candy apple station while enjoying a holiday movie with friends. Younger children are welcome with supervision.

Switch Showdown! Dec. 26th & 27th from 2-4pm Ages 8+ are invited for a Nintendo Switch and tabletop game relay. Compete in MarioCart, bowling, Throw Throw Burrito, and more to see who is the Ultimate Game Master!

Scooper Cards are here and on sale now in the office for $10.

Pre-order today! Blankets are 50"x60" and only $25 + a small online purchase fee. https://sturgis-unified-ptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/941106

For more information on any of these contests please stop in the office

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.

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.

Katy Jutting, Assistant Principal

Cindy Ferguson, Administrative Assistant

Hadlee Denett, Attendance Secretary

Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/

Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232