Sturgis Elementary Newsletter
May 2025
A Note From Principal Chantal Ligtenberg
End of Year Activities: We have many activities planned in the month of May. Students are excited to participate in grade level field trips, attend the high school play, participate in our school wide Field Day at the baseball fields and attending our school wide talent show. Field Day is planned for May 16. More specific information can be found within the newsletter.
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5- May 9. We are very fortunate to have the best educators at Sturgis Elementary. If you run into one of our staff members, please thank them for the job they are doing with our children!
US Borne $5 Book Fair: May 19 and May 20 in the STEM room.
Last Day of School: May 20 is the last day of school and we will be having a two hour early dismissal on this day (1:05 p.m.)
Lost and Found: Any items left at the end of the year will be donated. If you would like to peruse our lost and found before the end of the year please do so.
Dressing for the weather: Our South Dakota weather can leave us baffled with how quick it changes. Please ensure your students are dressed in layers and ready for the varying weather. Whenever possible, students go outside for recess. If they are not dressed appropriately, it can become a long recess for students.
Report Cards: Report cards will go home on the last day of school. This will have your child’s TENTATIVE teacher for the 24-25 school year. Much effort and time has been put into creating these rosters. Parent input was requested prior to March 15 via the school newsletter and School Messenger email and text. Parent requests for changes of their students’ placement will NOT be an option. Just as every child is unique, every teacher offers an experience that will mold your child into the person they become. All educators at Sturgis Elementary are highly qualified and committed to serving all students.
Important Dates & School District Calendar
Scholars of the Month
School Activities & FUN
Parent & Teacher Association
Food Service
Lunch Times by Grade & Teacher
Kindergarten (Abell, Marcoe, J. Anderson) : 10:50-11:20
Kindergarten (Schmagel, Woods, T. Anderson) : 11:00-11:30
1st Grade (Smith, 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 (Knuppe, Noble, Williams) : 12:15-12:45
2nd Grade (Monahan, Schubauer, Kleinsasser) : 12:40-1:10
2nd Grade (Dahl, Snyder) : 12:50-1:20
If eating school lunch with your student, please bring the exact amount - $5
There is not change available in the lunchroom.
Harlow's Bus Company
2237 W. Sherman Street • Sturgis, SD 57785
(605)347-5066
Patrick Reinard, Transportation Manager
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Sturgis Elementary School
Katy Jutting, Assistant Principal
Email: MeadeSESOffice@k12.sd.us
Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-elementary/
Location: 1121 Ballpark Road, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-2386