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How do you make an egg roll?

answer: You push it

The end of the 2nd quarter is Friday, January 12th

Please, check the lost and found for any missing items. Items not claimed by Friday, January 12th will be donated.

Please, check your lockers for any over due library books and turn them in or renew them.

No School Monday, January 15th - Teacher In-service

Good Luck to our wrestlers competing with the high school wrestling team on Thursday, January 11 at home against Belle Fourche matches begin at 5:30

If your artwork was in the library art show, you may come pick it up in the Art Room!

Drama is looking to borrow 5-7 artificial Christmas trees for the play in February! If you have one to lend, please contact Ms. Soriano.

8th Grade girls:

If you are interested in a possible career in STEM or want to know more, please sign up for the INSPIRE conference. It will be held on April 11 in Rapid City and will be an all-day conference. If you want to know more, come talk to Mrs. Neilan for more details. Hurry! Registration is on a first come first served basis.

MS Chess Club will meet 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 SD Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors invites any interested middle school student to attend their upcoming state convention. This Association is a trade association representing plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors in South Dakota. They provide training, advocacy, information, and networking opportunities for their members. Each year, they host an annual state convention which includes speakers, a trade show, and a hands-on apprentice competition. This year, the Association will be meeting February 22, 2024 at the Lodge in Deadwood. In an effort to encourage students to consider the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry, they would like to invite area students who re interested to attend. Students can watch the hands-on apprentice competition, visit with local contractors about career opportunities in the industry, and view the latest industry technology during the trade show. If you are interested in attending you or have any questions, please contact Kristie Brunick at kristie.phcc@midco.net

Wonder Math with Richard Moeller - Tuesday, 16th @ 3:30pm

Power Players! Tuesday, Jan. 23rd, 3-5pm. Nintendo gaming for ages 8+.

Code Critters - Thurs. Jan. 11th & Fri. Jan. 26th from 3:30-4:30pm. Coding (computer programming) for ages 6-10.

"Brick by Brick" a Family LEGO Building Competition - Sat. Jan. 13th from 10-2pm. Calling all LEGO enthusiasts, young and old! Join us for a thrilling day of creativity, teamwork, and brick-building brilliance at our 'Brick by Brick' competition. This event is designed for builders of all ages, so whether you're a seasoned LEGO architect or a newcomer to the world of bricks, there's a spot for you in this friendly competition. Showcase your creativity and building skills in various themed challenges, participate in team-building activities for a chance to win special prizes, and let your imagination soar!

Needs & Noodles - Wednesdays, Jan. 17th-Feb. 21st. 3:30-4:30pm. Teens and young adults are welcome to learn new recipes and life skills with Miss Sierra in this 6-week course. Space is limited to the first 12 students.

Life-sized Oregon Trail Game - Friday, Jan 19th @ 3:30pm. All ages welcome to test their luck with dysentery in this pioneering odyssey.

Mega Monday STEAM Team - Mon. Jan. 22nd from 4-5pm. Ages 6-10 are invited for a new S.T.E.A.M. challenge, "Igloo Engineering".

Curative Art with Julianne - Monday, Jan. 29th from 5-6:30pm. Teens and adults are invited to join us to learn about the truth of drugs and the art-making process. The session will include a lesson on the realities of illicit drugs, followed by a new perspective on art—emphasizing the therapeutic process rather than the outcome.

Meade County is hosting an art contest for National County Government Month which is in April. They would like to invite grades K -12 to participate. This year's theme is "design your own barn". The following are the project guidelines: The media can include pencil or ink sketch, paint, or digital media such as graphic art or photographs. The size of the piece can be between 8 1/2 x 11 and 11 x 17. Please put the student's name, grade, school and teacher on the back of each piece of work. The deadline to submit the artwork is Friday, March 29, 2024. The artwork can either be mailed in or county employees will be available to pick up the artwork from the participating schools. All work will be displayed during the month of April at the Meade County Erskine Building and the Meade County Courthouse. The art will be returned to students.

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

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