SWMS Daily News
November 21, 2023
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Activities
No afterschool program today, Tuesday, November 21
Good Luck to the middle school students competing at the Black Hills Honor Band Choir at Black Hills State University today, November 21 music begin at 9 students will be picked up at 8:15 do not go to 1st hour
A huge shout out to SWMS students, SWMS staff, and the community through your generous donations we were able to put 35 Thanksgiving baskets together for families in our school.
Congratulations to the food drive winners: Mrs. Skinner's class, Ms. Johnson's class, Ms. Hartwig's class, Mrs. Wilson's class, and Mrs. Fitzpatrick's class. You will go bowling the afternoon of December 1st. Once again great job everyone.
Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams on their victories over Rapid City Christian last night.
Looking for a new and exciting after-school activity to join? Consider joining SWMS's brand-new STEAM club. We will meet once a week for now on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 starting on November 20th. This club will focus on a variety of topics and activities ranging from coding, robotics, art styles, building / design challenges and so much more. Please stop by Mrs Jordan's room (Room 203) to get your name down on the list. Spots are limited.
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.
PTSA Blanket Fundraiser
Pre-order today! Blankets are 50"x60" and only $25 + a small online purchase fee. https://sturgis-unified-ptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/941106
Contests
For more information on any of these contests please stop in the office
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 Denett, Attendance Secretary
Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/
Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232