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What do you call Santa when he isn't working?

answer: Santa Pause (thank you Eekiah Beug)

Quote: Maybe Christmas , he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more! Dr. Seuss

Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their victory over Lead-Deadwood last night. Unfortunately, the 8th grade team came up short.

Good Luck to Annalee Pierson and Garrett Rohloff as they compete with the high school wrestling team in the Rapid City Invite Friday & Saturday, December 7th & 8th held at the Monument matches begin at 11am on Friday

All 8th grade boys interested in playing basketball, there will be a meeting Tuesday, December 12th at 2:45 in the library

All 7th grade boys interested in playing basketball, there will be a meeting WEDNESDAY DECEMBER

13th at 7:45 AM in the gym. Please be present if you plan on playing this season.

TATU Meeting - Thursday, Dec. 14th at 2:45 in the Large Conference Room. See Mrs. Serbo ASAP if you’re unable to make it!

Stop by the Sturgis Public Library to check out our annual Art Show! Artwork by SWMS Students will be on display throughout the month of December.

The auditions for the SWMS drama production of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" will be today, December 8th from 3:30-4:30 PM in the choir room.

First rehearsal (and also the first day for production to meet and begin working) will be December 11.

Belle Fourche Chess club Brings You: a Rated 5 - 0 Blitz Chess Tournament

Where: Belle Fourche Middle School room 618

When: December 14th 4:30 - 6:30 (check-in/registration from 4 to 4:30)

Cost: 45 or donation for the chess club

Registration: email Jordan Esmay at Jordan.Esmay@k12.sd.us

Important note: The first 40 k-12 students to register will receive a free US Chess membership. All players will need a US Chess membership prior to the tournament or at the tournament registration time

Tournament Details: 5 Rounds. Swiss Time control 5 - 0 (each person has 5 minutes to make all moves) Players will play 2 games per round, once as white and then as black.. 3 sections: k - 5, 6 - 12, and open

Participants are asked to bring a chess clock if they have one or download a chess clock on their phone

Registration forms can be picked up in the office

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.

Penny War Update: The 6th grade jar is quite full of coins however there is a fair amount of paper money in the jar as well. The 6th grade class won last year as 5th graders and are hoping to continue that tradition. Will your class be the class that knocks them off the top or will 6th grade remain on top another year?

Want a free student ticket to the Winter Dance Friday, December 8th? Volunteer some time to make it a success! We're looking for chaperones, door monitors, cleanup crew, and setup crew!!

Sign up here: https://signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0D4DADAE23A4F8C52-46300534-winter

Wonder Math with Richard Moeller Tuesday, Dec. 19th from 3:30-4:30pm S.T.E.A.M. based activities and learning. Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Teen Thursday Thursday, Nov. 7th from 3:30-5pm (ages 12+) DIY Candy Sushi Night!

Power Players! Gaming Club Dec. 12th & 14th from 3-5pm. (ages 8+) Let’s play our Nintendo Switch at the library! Enjoy group racing games and more with friends to unwind.

Code Critters Friday, 15th from 3:30-4:30pm Ages 6-10 are welcome to explore the world of coding!

Mega Monday S.T.E.A.M. Team Monday, Dec. 18th from 4-5pm. (ages 6-10) Santa’s Sleigh Adventure!

Youth Hot Cocoa Social Friday, Dec. 22nd from 1-3pm Ages 8-18 are welcome to enjoy a cocoa bar, and candy apple station while enjoying a holiday movie with friends. Younger children are welcome with supervision.

Switch Showdown! Dec. 26th & 27th from 2-4pm Ages 8+ are invited for a Nintendo Switch and tabletop game relay. Compete in MarioCart, bowling, Throw Throw Burrito, and more to see who is the Ultimate Game Master!

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

Pre-order today! Blankets are 50"x60" and only $25 + a small online purchase fee. https://sturgis-unified-ptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/941106

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