SWMS Daily News
December 12, 2023
Today is a Red Day
Joke:
What kind of dog does a computer have as a pet?
answer: A cord-gi (thank you Mary Helen Hlucny)
Activities
All 8th grade boys interested in playing basketball, there will be a meeting today, Tuesday, December 12th at 2:45 in the library
Good Luck to the 7th & 8th grade girls basketball teams as they compete against Spearfish in Spearfish at the Middle School today, Tuesday, December 12th game times are 4 and 5 approximately please dismiss the girls at 2 the bus leaves at 2:15
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.
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 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: There is now a $100 bill in both the 6th & 7th grade buckets. Sixth grade perhaps the only way to win now is to sabotage the other grades.
Sturgis Public Library Happenings
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.
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!
PTSA Blanket Fundraiser
Blankets are 50"x60" and only $25. They may be purchased in the SWMS office.
Contests
For more information on any of these contests please stop 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
Hadlee Denett, Attendance Secretary
Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/
Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232