SWMS Daily News
April 17, 2024
Today is a Black Day
Joke:
Why can't Elsa from Frozen have a balloon?
answer: Because she will "let it go, let it go"
Activities
State testing
7th & 8th grade will test Wednesday and Thursday, April 17th & 18th
No School Friday, April 19th teacher in-service
Good Luck to all our choir students participating in the large group contest today, Wednesday, April 17th
Good Luck to the softball players as they compete against Yankton at home on Thursday, April 18th game time is 4 please dismiss the girls at 1:30
All 5th-8th Grade SWMS students are invited to the 2nd Annual Spring Dance, Friday, April 19th from 7-9 p.m.! Tickets will be $5 at the door. Door prizes will be given out throughout the evening!
We are looking for helpers to make this event as successful as possible! Please consider asking your Grownups to volunteer. If your Grownup volunteers, they get one free student ticket to the dance! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DADAE23A4F8C52-48959523-spring
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. As a thank you, you will receive one student ticket to the dance! Please send me a text at 706.844.6369 when you sign up. Thank you!! Megan
Spring Dance - April 20th - 7-9 p.m.
Sturgis Public Library Happenings
Power Players! Gaming Club Tuesday, April 23rd from 3-5pm. (ages 8+) Let’s play our Nintendo Switch at the library! Enjoy group Mario Cart, Overcooked, and more with friends to unwind.
Quantum Coding Wednesdays, Mar. 13th—May. 1st from 3:30-4:30pm Intermediate coding club for ages 10+. Using Xcode and SwiftUI learn how to code programs using Apple software.
Code Critters Fri., Apr. 26th @ 3:30pm Ongoing beginners coding club for ages 6+. Meeting every 2nd Thursday and 4th Friday each month. Drop-in and learn coding concepts using Code Monkey.
Mega Monday S.T.E.A.M. Team Mon., Apr. 15th from 4-5pm. (ages 6-10) WILD About Water! Can you build a water filtration device?
“You Can Do a Graphic Novel” Monday, April 29th @ 5 PM — Teen/Adult
Demonstrate a career in art as a graphic novelist. Students will learn how to connect the author and artist within themselves to produce a masterpiece. They can use symbolism, a specific theme, or anything else creative. Students will be empowered to find their unique artistic style or expand upon it.
No cost to attend. All supplies are provided.
Summer Camps
Contests:
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