SWMS Daily News
May 23, 2023
Today is Red Day
Joke:
Why did the robber jump into the shower?
answer: He wanted to make a clean get away
Activities
Please clean out the locker room in the gym by the end of the day on Tuesday, May 23.
Thanks, Schlichtemeier/Cammack
Good Luck to Keelin Dinkins as she competes with the high school track team at state May 25 - 27 in Sioux Falls
All 8th grade boys' basketball players from this year please meet in Coach Skinner's room 310 on Tuesday, May 22 right afterschool for a brief meeting
Yearbooks should have been handed out by your homeroom teacher last week if you think you ordered a yearbook and did not receive one please check with your homeroom teacher first and then stop in the office
There is no more afterschool program for this year.
Concessions will be open from 1:30 to 3 on Tuesday, 23rd from 1:30 to 3 for anyone to use
Reports will NOT be mailed home. If you wish to receive a report you must send a self addressed stamped envelope to school or stop in May 30 - June 7 from 8 to noon or 1 to 3 to pick up a report card.
The printer in the library (Bizhub 4000P) will no longer be available to print anything. It needs a part.
Dirksen Drills
"Dirksen Drills are small group weekly basketball lessons for 4th - 12th graders
Contact Mrs. Dirksen for more information at scheduling josie.dirksen@k12.sd.us
Free Summer Music Camp
June 12 - 16 Sturgis Community Center Theater
Performance on June 16 at 5 pm - Harley Davidson Stage in Downtown Sturgis
"Lemonade" is the musical we will be presenting
It is a play featuring many nursery rhyme and story book characters
Rehearsals will be 8 am to noon each day (bring a snack for snack break)
Auditions for speaking parts will be held Sunday afternoon, June 11 from 2 - 4 pm
(Schedule a 15 minute audition time slot)
To sign up, email Mrs. Hill at hillary.hill@k12.sd.us
With the following information:
1. name
2. what time on June 11 works best for your audition
3. grade level
4. parent name and phone number
Summer 2023 Drama Camp!
June 5 - 9
Performance on June 9 at 5 pm
Sturgis Community Center Theater
This drama camp is for MS/HS students
Bring a lunch with you each day
"Peter Pan and Wendy" is the play we will be presenting
Auditions: May 22 at Stagebarn MS from 3:30 - 4:30
or May 23 at Sturgis Williams MS from 3:20 - 4:30
Must audition one of these two days to get a role - cast list will be emailed out by May 24
Rehearsals will be 9 am - 3 pm each day for both actors and production students
To sign up, email Mrs. Hill at hillary.hill@k12.sd.us
With the following information:
1. name
2. actor or production
3. grade level
4. parents name and phone number
Hested Hoops Skills Training
Sturgis Boys/Girls Basketball Camp
Boys - June 12th & 13th from 9:30 to Noon
Girls - June 12th & 13th from 1 to 3:30
Sturgis Brown High School
Cops for a Cure
The Sturgis Police Department is seeking donations from local businesses and individuals to raise money to purchase Breast Cancer Awareness badges to be worn by officers during the month of October.
All funds raised will be donated to Monument Health Cancer Care Center Institute. The funds will be utilized to help individuals with screenings, tests, treatment and/or supplies.
Donation Options:
Sponsor an officer's badge: $100
Purchase a pink patch: $5
Or any monetary contribution you would like to make
Teen Summer Breakthrough
Only 8th graders are eligible to attend
Receive free breakfast, lunch, and beverages
Get paid $100 if you attend all four days
2023 Sturgis EMS Week May 22 - 27
Monday, May 22 open house from 3 - 6 Sturgis Ambulance Station
free helmets, educational booths, food trucks, jumping castles, home based businesses, Sanford heart screenings, blood drive
Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 pm Cardboard Boat Races 6 pm Sturgis Community Center Pool
Divisions to compete kids under 18, business class, adults, battle of the badges
Entry Fee: $25 a team
Rules attached below
For more information contact: shawnf@sturgisgov.com or hallis@sturgisambulance.net
605-347-5801
Volleyball Skills Camp
When: June 27, 28, 29
5th grade: 8:00 - 9:30 am
6th - 8th: 9:30 - 11:00 am
Where: Grunwald Gym
Who: current 5th - 8th grade students
Cost: $30 per camper - t-shirt included
Make checks payable to Sturgis Volleyball
Camp Instructors will include Sturgis Brown High School Coaching Staff & Athletes
Questions: contact Timmi.keisel@k12.sd.us
Bring the attached slip with payment to the first day of Camp
CALLING ALL FUTURE SCOOPERS
Incoming 4th-8th grade WE WILL BE HAVING A SUMMER LONG Future Scooper Basketball Camp. The dates will be June 19, 26. July 17, 24, 31 Aug 14, 21 from 9-11am at Grunwald. Registration will be the first day of camp. The cost is $120 for the summer and this is also used as a fundraiser for the program. Each camper will get a t- shirt. WE WILL BE DOING DRILLS, SKILLS, CONTESTS, and GAMES...this is an excellent opportunity to get better with the high school coaches!
Year End Sale
Didn't purchase a Scooper Card yet? Here is your chance to purchase one for half price ($5). Scooper Cards may be purchased in the Sturgis Middle School main office
Summer Reading Skills Programs
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
Hadlee Kronmiller, Attendance Secretary
Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/
Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232