SWMS Daily News
May 16, 2023
Today is Black Day
Word of the Week:
Transform: change in form, function, nature to reveal or emphasize - alter - change - convert
Joke:
Why do cows wear bells?
answer: Because their horns don't work
Activities
The SWMS staff would like to thank all the student council members for the wonderful pizza lunch they provided yesterday.
Track Athletes please return your washed uniform back to Coach Dirksen in room 209.
Yearbooks should have been handed out by your homeroom teacher last week if you think you ordered a yearbook and did not receive one please check with your homeroom teacher first and then stop in the office
Congratulations to the Sturgis Select U14 Red soccer team on their 2nd place finish in the Big Horn Mountain Cup
Congratulations to the Sturgis Select U12 soccer team on their 3rd place finish in the Big Horn Mountain Cup
Congratulations to the Sturgis Select U10 soccer team on their 3rd place finish in the Big Horn Mountain Cup
ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE BY MAY 17TH. IF YOU LOST YOUR BOOK, PLEASE COME IN AND TALK TO MRS. GOEBEL ABOUT REPLACING IT OR PAYING THE FINE.
The printer in the library (Bizhub 4000P) will no longer be available to print anything. It needs a part.
Any 6th(going into 7th), 7th (going into 8th), and 8th graders (going to be freshman) that are interested in playing High School Girls Soccer there will be a meeting on Tuesday, May 16th at the High School in Room 100 at 5:30 pm?
7th and 8th Grade Finals Testing Schedule
7th grade testing schedule
May 16th - Reading
May 17th - Math and Language Arts
May 18th - Science and Social Studies
Mr. Skinner's 8th grade Math Class and Algebra Classes will be testing May 17th & 18th
Cops for a Cure
The Sturgis Police Department is seeking donations from local businesses and individuals to raise money to purchase Breast Cancer Awareness badges to be worn by officers during the month of October.
All funds raised will be donated to Monument Health Cancer Care Center Institute. The funds will be utilized to help individuals with screenings, tests, treatment and/or supplies.
Donation Options:
Sponsor an officer's badge: $100
Purchase a pink patch: $5
Or any monetary contribution you would like to make
Teen Summer Breakthrough
Only 8th graders are eligible to attend
Receive free breakfast, lunch, and beverages
Get paid $100 if you attend all four days
2023 Sturgis EMS Week May 22 - 27
Monday, May 22 open house from 3 - 6 Sturgis Ambulance Station
free helmets, educational booths, food trucks, jumping castles, home based businesses, Sanford heart screenings, blood drive
Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 pm Cardboard Boat Races 6 pm Sturgis Community Center Pool
Divisions to compete kids under 18, business class, adults, battle of the badges
Entry Fee: $25 a team
Rules attached below
For more information contact: shawnf@sturgisgov.com or hallis@sturgisambulance.net
605-347-5801
Volleyball Skills Camp
When: June 27, 28, 29
5th grade: 8:00 - 9:30 am
6th - 8th: 9:30 - 11:00 am
Where: Grunwald Gym
Who: current 5th - 8th grade students
Cost: $30 per camper - t-shirt included
Make checks payable to Sturgis Volleyball
Camp Instructors will include Sturgis Brown High School Coaching Staff & Athletes
Questions: contact Timmi.keisel@k12.sd.us
Bring the attached slip with payment to the first day of Camp
CALLING ALL FUTURE SCOOPERS
Incoming 4th-8th grade WE WILL BE HAVING A SUMMER LONG Future Scooper Basketball Camp. The dates will be June 19, 26. July 17, 24, 31 Aug 14, 21 from 9-11am at Grunwald. Registration will be the first day of camp. The cost is $120 for the summer and this is also used as a fundraiser for the program. Each camper will get a t- shirt. WE WILL BE DOING DRILLS, SKILLS, CONTESTS, and GAMES...this is an excellent opportunity to get better with the high school coaches!
Year End Sale
Didn't purchase a Scooper Card yet? Here is your chance to purchase one for half price ($5). Scooper Cards may be purchased in the Sturgis Middle School main office
Summer Reading Skills Programs
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 Kronmiller, Attendance Secretary
Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/
Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232