SWMS Daily News
October 26, 2023
Today is a Red Day
Joke:
How does a bee say goodbye?
answer: See ya later wouldn't want to bee you (thank you Mary Helen)
Activities
Please check the lost and found for any items you may have lost, there are a lot of items. It is located by the music rooms.
If items are not claimed by the end of school on October 27th they will be donated.
Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23rd – Oct. 27th
Thursday: Hats Off to Being Drug Free - Wear at hat for $1 - Donations will be sent to Wellfully to support substance abuse prevention efforts
Friday: “Too Bright for Drugs" Dance Day - Wear neon for the dance!
Good Luck to the 7th and 8th girls basketball teams as they compete against Belle Fourche today, October 26th in Grunwald games times are 4 and 5:15 this is a rolling schedule
End of the 1st quarter Friday, October 27th
Upcoming Student Council Meetings:
All grades Student Council Meeting- October 27th at 7:40am
Glow Dance on Friday, October 27th!
Wear Neon
Glow sticks, glasses, and necklaces will be available for purchase at the dance! Between $1 and $2
Concessions will also be available!
National PTA perfect theme competition
National PTA is on the search for the perfect theme for their 2025 Reflections Arts Program!! You could be recognized at the State or National level! All entries will be promoted to the State competition, but the top three entries will win cash!
First place: $20, Second place: $10, Third place: $5 - See Mrs. Ferguson for details!
PTSA Blanket Fundraiser
Pre-order today! Blankets are 50"x60" and only $25 + a small online purchase fee. https://sturgis-unified-ptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/941106
Sturgis Library Happenings
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.
The Sturgis Public Library will be having coding for ages 8+ on Wednesday, November 8th, from 3:30-4:30pm. 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.
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