SWMS Daily News
November 1, 2024
Today is a Black Day
Joke
What's the best way to fix a broken pumpkin?
answer: Use a pumpkin patch
Activities
Congratulations to the following 5th and 6th graders who were selected through a competitive audition to sing in the state honor choir in Sioux Falls this weekend: Lainee Karrels, Spencer Proefrock, Rylee Markielowski, Tillie Karrels, Brennan Weiss, Xaviah Thomas, Alora Wendt, and Charli Briscoe
Congratulations to the Student of the Month winners for the month of October. The following students were nominated by their teachers and will be receiving the award: Isabella Pawlowski & Clark Siscoe (5th Grade), Kaelyn Boyer & Nathan Graf (6th Grade), Adrianne Buck & Taven Robbins (7th Grade), Michael Burke & Sydney Lowe (8th Grade).
If you received the Student of the Month award this month, you will receive a certificate and some ice cream to share with 4 friends at lunch. Please pick up your ice cream in the front office during your next lunch period!
The Flex Art classes are making crafts for local non-profits, and we are looking for donations! Specifically, we need large pieces of fleece and fabric to make blankets, but we would take any craft supplies--seasonal or otherwise. Please bring donations to the SWMS office.
Good Luck to the 7th & 8th grade girls basketball teams as they compete against Belle in Belle today, Friday, November 1st games begin at 4:30 Please release 7th and 8th grade players at 3:00 Athletes will need to change into uniforms and bus departs at 3:15.
Students, please check the lost and found for any missing items. We have accumulated a lot of missing items . Please take a look before it is donated.
It is located in the Gym Commons, thank you ! Items will be donated at the end of the day Friday.
Students if you would like to invite a Veteran to our Veterans Day Program please stop in the office to pick one up.
Do you have a family member or family friend who is or was in the military (any branch)? We would like a picture of that person to hang on our Wall of Freedom. The office will make a copy of your picture and and then return the picture. We need the name of the person, how you know the person, and what branch of the military the person was in.
October 28th - November 1st is Red Ribbon Week - We will dress up in support of this great cause
Friday, Nov. 1st - take the pledge at lunch
Eight grade students will have the opportunity to experience a Day in the Life of a Soldier on November 6th during a field trip to Fort Meade. Any 8th grader with a behavior referral will not be allowed to attend.
The office has Veteran's Day pictures in the office if you would like one to color.
Our Veterans Day program will be November 11th starting at 2pm. This event is open to any Veteran
The end of the Trimester is Friday, November 15th.
Please excuse the following debate students at 2:55 on Tuesday, November 5. The bus will leave at 3:00. Marley Aldinger, Marcus Roache, Jazmin Schumaker, Macy Seacrest, Scarlett Audiss, and Oliver Voight
Contests
Calling All Artists
The South Dakota Department of Transportation and South Dakota Pilots Association are seeking students to enter the 2025 International Aviation Art Contest. The theme is Women with Wings and we would like to invite students ages 6 - 17 to submit artwork inspired by the daring women who have defied society's expectations, taking to the air and proving that the sky is a place for everyone. All artwork must be 11 3/4 by 16 1/2 inches or the nearest possible equivalent in size to be considered for the contest. Prizes will be awarded for 1st - 3rd place. All entries must be received by January 7, 2025. There is more information 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
Shauna Sigman, Attendance Secretary
Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/
Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232