Sturgis Elementary Newsletter

School Attendance:

We thank you for keeping your child home when ill, but ask that you make every attempt to have your student present in school. School attendance and academic performance are linked toward your students’ success. Please refer to our student handbook regarding our updated attendance policy.

I Love Your Guys Safety Drills:

Throughout the year, students will partake in safety drills. We use the I Love You Guys Foundations practices and procedures. More information can be found at https://iloveuguys.org/ . If you any questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Ligtenberg or Mrs. Jutting.

Classroom Snacks/Birthday Treats:

Please do not bring home-baked goods for classroom parties/birthdays. We have many students with allergies and dietary restrictions. Packaged goodies allow our teachers to see the specific ingredients and amounts that make up the product and whether or not certain students can partake. In addition, we are asking all parents of students with allergies and/or certain dietary restrictions to have extra snacks that remain in the classroom for days that your student is unable to partake in a snack brought by another student.

Morning Drop Off Procedures:

Please pull into a parking spot when dropping off your students in the morning in the west parent parking lot. This allows traffic to continue to flow through and students to safely cross using the cross walk where the Crossing Guard is present.

Orange Flag Days:

On days when the weather conditions are rainy, very windy, or in the zero degree range, an orange flag will be placed in a location by the west entrance near the playground, the bus entrance, and the southeast area of the school. When this flag is up, the children are to go immediately from the west parking lot, buses or playground, to the Main Entrance. Students will report to the following areas:

Kindergarten: STEM Room

1st, 3rd, 4th grade: hallways

2nd grade: Cafeteria

Phones and Smart Watches:

We realize that many of our students come to school with communication devices. We require that these devices stay in their backpack until the end of the day. If there is any emergency, the student will be able to contact you through the school phone. Any electronic watches must be put on school mode hours or airplane mode during the day.

25-26 School Fundraiser:

Our annual cookie dough fundraiser will begin next Wednesday, September 3. Your students will be bringing information home of that day.

Meade School District Calendar

Kindergarten (Abell, Marcoe, Anderson) : 10:50-11:20

Kindergarten (Schmagel, Smith, Knuppe) : 11:00-11:30

1st Grade (Crago, Kuno, Wilson) : 11:10-11:40

1st Grade (Dillman, Treloar) : 11:20-11:50

4th Grade (Kesl, Fallon, Marolt) : 11:45-12:15

4th Grade (Hyde, Hedderman) : 11:55-12:25

3rd Grade (Stagner, Seyer) : 12:05-12:35

3rd Grade (Woods, Noble, Williams) : 12:15-12:45

2nd Grade (Monahan, Kleinsasser) : 12:40-1:10

2nd Grade (Dahl, Snyder, Odle) : 12:50-1:20

If eating school lunch with your student, please bring the exact amount - $5.50

There is not change available in the lunchroom.

Click on the images and links below for more information!

LINQ Connect Family Portal

2237 W. Sherman Street • Sturgis, SD 57785

(605)347-5066

Rob Scott, Transportation Manager
Kelli Werlinger, Assistant Transportation Manager

Use the button below to access bus registration and additional information.

Bus Registration & Info

The powerful impact of Girls on the Run is permanent. By instilling a love of movement, life skills, and unbreakable confidence now, Girls on the Run sets girls on a path toward lifelong healthy habits, empowerment, and inclusion. After each season, participants become equipped with essential tools to navigate life’s challenges with empathy, grace, and courage. From there, they become changemakers who lead with compassion, kindness, and resilience. Sign your girl up for our Spring season at Sturgis Elementary that will activate her potential now and in the future. Season starts September 16 – November 6: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15pm – 4:45pm. Registration for 3rd – 5th grade girls opens July 8th @ 9:00am!!!! – www.embe.org/gotr

Sturgis Public Library

Toddler Storytime - Tuesdays @ 10 am for ages 0-3. Rhymes, sensory play, and stories with Miss Cindy.

PreK Storytime - Wednesdays @ 11 am for ages 3-6. Celebrate literacy with movement, stories, and crafts.

Wonder Math with Richard Moeller - Sept. 2nd & 16th @ 3:30 pm, all ages. Meeting every 1st & 3rd Tuesday, September through February.

Coding Club - Sept. 3rd & 17th @ 3:30 pm. Join us for hands-on coding activities and programs, designed for ages 6-10. Held September through April. Meeting every 1st & 3rd Wednesday.

LEGO Club - Mon., Sept. 15th from 3-5 pm. Join builders of all ages for creative fun and hands-on exploration with bricks. Let’s build, imagine, and create together! Monthly, on the first Monday, except for holidays.

Needs & Noodles - Sept. 9th & 23rd @ 3:30 pm. For ages 12 and up, join us this fall to learn basic cooking and life skills in a fun, hands-on environment. Held every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, September through November.

Level UP! Gaming - Mon., Sept. 15th from 4-6 pm. Open for all gamers 10+. Join us to play Nintendo, card games, board games, and snack on popcorn. Other snacks to share are welcome. Held every 3rd Monday.

S.T.E.A.M. Team - Mon., Sept. 22nd @ 4 pm. Featuring "Corn Maze Mapping”, a S.T.E.A.M. activity for kids, age 6-10. Design and plan your own corn maze using graph paper and optional digital tools, learning about maps, patterns, and problem-solving. Held every 4th Monday.

Youth Book Club - Wednesday, Sept. 24th @ 3:30 pm. Calling all young readers ages 10 and up! Join our open book club to chat about your favorite books, discover new stories, and hang out with fellow book lovers. PS. There will be snacks!

Tiny Tot Social - Friday, Sept. 26th from 10 am - Noon. Our monthly playful morning returns for little ones to explore, make friends, and have fun! Light snacks for kids and coffee for grown-ups to enjoy together.

Crochet with Chelle - Thurs., Sept. 4th @ 5 pm. Join Chelle for a relaxing evening of crochet tips, techniques, and creative fun, perfect for teens and adults. All supplies provided. Free to attend — please RSVP with the library.

Full Moon Hike - Sun., Sept. 7th @ 7pm. Meet at the SBHS parking lot for a gentle 3-mile loop under the glow of the full moon. Along the way, we’ll pause for short, kid-friendly talks about moon phases, nocturnal wildlife, and how our eyes adjust to the dark. Bring water, bug spray, and a flashlight!