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What do you call a duck that is a vampire?

answer: Count Quack-ula (thank you Mary Helen Hlucny)

Parent Teacher Conferences today, Thursday, October 4 from 4 to 7

No School Friday, October 6th teacher in-service

No School Monday, October 9th Native American Day

No TAG classes today

Congratulations to the Cheer and Dance team on their 2nd place finish in the Sturgis competition last Tuesday

Good Luck to the 7th and 8th grade football teams as they compete against Belle Fourche at home today, Thursday, October 5. Game times are 4 and 5 Please release the 7th & 8th grade football players at 2:45 the bus leaves at 3:00

Good Luck to the cross country team as they compete at Hart Ranch today, Thursday, October 5 running begins at 3:30 Please dismiss the runners at 12:45 the bus leaves at 1

Good Luck to the high school girls cross country team as they compete at Hart Ranch in the Black Hills Conference meet today, Thursday, October 5 Please dismiss the girls at 11:25 the bus should be here by 11:40 running begins at 2

Wrestling Meeting for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls and boys Wednesday, October 11th in Grunwald at 7:45 Practice starts Monday, Oct. 16 Make sure you have a physical/paperwork

Due to PT conferences, there will be NO PRACTICE for Knowledge Bowl this week. We will practice again next week. - Coach Neilan

No Art Club this week due to P/T conferences.

No afterschool program this week due to Parent Teacher Conferences

For any 8th graders who are interested in debate, there will be an informational meeting/1st practice in Ms. Oviatt's room, 317, next Thursday, October 12.

Fall retake pictures will be Monday, October 23 For a picture packet please stop in the office

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

Wonder Math with Richard Moeller Tuesdays, Oct. 3rd & 17th from 3:30-4:30pm
STEAM based activities and learning. Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Teen Thursday Thursday, Oct. 5th from 3:30-5pm (ages 12+) Tiny and tasty haunted houses.

Power Players! Gaming Club Tuesdays, Oct. 10th & 24th from 3-4:30pm. Ages 10+ Come play our Nintendo Switch at the library! Enjoy group racing games and more with friends.

Needs & Noodles Wednesdays @ 3:30pm 6-weeks of cooking & life skills for Young Adults. Join the club and learn to make basic meals, open a bank account, and more. Course runs Sept. 13th – Oct. 18th.

Mega Monday S.T.E.A.M. Team Monday, Oct. 16th from 4-5pm. (ages 6-10) Make a candy grabber!

Pumpkin Decorating & Contest DECORATE: Oct. 20th at 2:30pm CONTEST: Oct. 23rd-27th Pumpkins will be available to the first 12 participants at the painting event on Oct. 20th. Paint and decorate your pumpkin as your favorite book character to be entered to win a prize! Different categories will be available. Pumpkins can be picked up from the library on Oct. 30th or 31st.

Coding Club Wednesdays, starting Oct. 25th from 3:30-4:30pm 6 weeks of coding for ages 8+. Join members of the Application Development Club from the SD School of Mines and Technology in learning fun new coding skills and concepts. Space is limited. Course runs Oct. 25th – Dec. 6th.

Solar Eclipse Events
Solar Eclipse Family Fun Hands-On Activities with Donia, Lee and Kathy Tuesday, Oct. 10th @ 5pm

Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Sat., Oct. 14th, 9am @ Sturgis City Park Meet us at Sturgis City Park to pick up your eclipse glasses and see the wonder of a partial solar eclipse.

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