SWMS Daily News
March 3, 2023
Today is a Scooper Time Day
Lunch Menu
https://family.titank12.com/menu/K8QNZ2
click link for full lunch menu
Friday
lunch: French toast or Scrambled Eggs w/Cheese
grab & go: Wowbutter, Turkey Sandwich, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, or Chef Salad w/Sunflower Seeds
Monday
breakfast: Mini Pancake Sausage Bites, Waffle Sticks, Honey Wheat Bagel, or a Variety of Cereal
lunch: Potato Crunch Fish Nuggets or Chicken Strips
grab & go: Ham & Cheese Wrap, Chef Salad w/Crispy Chicken, Chef Salad w/Sunflower Seeds, Turkey Sandwich, Wowbutter, or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Word of the Week:
Evaluate - establish value, amount, importance, or effectiveness - assess - figure out - gauge
Yearbook
Yearbooks are on sale now through March 27. All yearbook ordering will be done online this year. Don't miss out on your chance to capture all this year's memories. The cost is $17.
Yearbook id code: 8121623
Activities
Good Luck to 7th grade boys' basketball team as they compete in the Cartwright Tournament in Lead today, Friday, March 3rd games begin at 2 please, excuse the boys at 12:30
Good Luck to the 8th grade boys' basketball team as they compete in the Cartwright Tournament in Lead on Saturday, March 4th games begin at 9
Good Luck to Noree Hammerstrom as she competes in the South Dakota Swimming State Championships this weekend in Pierre
Good Luck to all AAU wrestlers as they compete in Districts at the high school on Saturday, March 4th matches begin at 10
Good Luck to the Stallions girls' travel basketball team as they will be competing in a tournament in Rapid on Sunday
Good Luck to Rebecca Bestgen and Pearl Meyer as they compete in the Northern Lights Gymnastic Invite in Minnesota this weekend
Good Luck to all indoor soccer players competing in the Presidents Cup Tournament in Rapid this Friday, March 3rd - Sunday, March 5th
Good Luck to all 5th & 6th graders competing in festival choir on Monday, March 6th The students will perform at 3:30 at the Sturgis Community Center
Any 8th grade girl wanting to play basketball next season as a freshman needs to attend a short meeting in Coach Pool's room 312 on Monday, March 6th at 7:45 am
A short meeting for students interested in going out for track will be held Tuesday, March 7th right afterschool in the lobby area. Track is open to any 7th or 8th grade student and 6th grade students who participated in cross country this school year. If you have questions or are unable to attend the meeting please see Coach Skinner in room 310.
Coming Friday, March 10th the annual SWMS Winter Games - to find out how you can participate ask your homeroom teacher
Scoopers Have Talent
The 2023 Talent Show is right around the corner. If any 6th - 8th grade individual or group has a talent to share, please pick up an application from Mrs. Neilan. Completed applications are due on Friday, March 10 by the end of the school day. Auditions will be on March 24 for talents and MC hosts. Showtime will be on April 28, Come show us your talent!
Softball Sign Ups
2023 Divisions: 16U, 14U, 12U, 10U
Cost: $85
Deadline: March 4th
For more information contact:
Jasen Wilkins 605-786-2426
Vaughn Smith 605-391-0179
5th & 6th Grade Sturgis Volleyball
Sturgis Soccer Spring Registration
First Annual Spring Fling Dance
Sturgis Unified PTSA is hosting the First Annual Spring Fling Dance on March 24th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm for 5th – 8th grade students at the Sturgis Community Center Tickets are $5. Concessions will be sold.
Tickets are $5, but we're looking for adult volunteers to help this event run smoothly! If you volunteer for the dance, you will receive one (1) student ticket!
If you have any questions, please email Megan Snyder at megan.snyderpta@gmail.com.
To volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DADAE23A4F8C52-spring
Thank you,
Sturgis Unified PTSA
Sturgis Public Library Happenings.
Mar. 15, 3:30-4:30pm Needs & Noodles (life skills)
A class for teens & young adults who want to eat noodles and learn the essentials of ""adulting". Money, banks, and time management. Meeting every first & third Wednesday from 3:30-4:30pm, Jan-May 2023, in the library.
Mar. 2nd, 6th & 9th, 11:30-1:00pm Lunch & Listen "River Woman, River Demon" by Jennifer Givhan
All adults are invited to listen to the Together We Read title read by Sierra at the Library. Bring your lunch or munch on the light snacks served, listen, and enjoy.
Mar. 6, 3-5pm LEGOS
Join a group of builders every 1st Monday of the month! Open to all ages.
Mar. 7 & 21, 3:30pm Wonder Math
Join Richard Moeller for STEAM powered fun!
Mar. 13th, 4-6pm Crossroads: A Change in Rural America Opening Gala
Be among the first to see the Smithsonian Institution's traveling exhibit. Refreshments will be served in the community room and docents will be on hand to discuss the various themes of the exhibit.
Mar. 14th, 3:30-4:30 Teen Tuesday
Tricks & Trivia! All teens ages 12+ are invited to a fun game of trivia and card tricks. Snacks are always served!
Mar. 16th, 5:30pm Music Speaks
"Even Little Things Can Delight Us"
Mar. 17th NOON History at High Noon
"Sturgis Downtown Through the Years"
Mar. 20th, 4-5pm Mega Monday
Ages 6-11 are invited for Ice Cream Science! Popcorn and ice cream will be served.
Mar. 23rd, 6pm Books On Tap
Join an adult-only book club meeting once a month at different bars around town. Read any book you interpret to March's theme of "Around the World" to share with the group on the 23rd. See you at the Knuckle Brewery at 6 pm.
Mar. 25th, 7:30-10pm Humbletown concert
Sturgis Community Center
Mar. 28th, 7pm Oral Interpretation
April 1, 1pm Ft. Meade through the years
A presentation in conjunction with the Crossroads exhibit. This presentation will talk about the changes at Fort Meade and how those changes affected Sturgis.
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
Jessica Deering, Attendance Secretary
Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/
Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232