SWMS Daily News
May 17, 2023
Today is Red Day
Word of the Week:
Transform: change in form, function, nature to reveal or emphasize - alter - change - convert
Joke:
What did the triangle say to the circle?
answer: You're pointless
Activities
ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE today, MAY 17TH. IF YOU LOST YOUR BOOK, PLEASE COME IN AND TALK TO MRS. GOEBEL ABOUT REPLACING IT OR PAYING THE FINE.
Congratulations to the high school girls track team on their 2nd place finish at the Black Hills Conference track meet yesterday and our middle school who helped contribute to that placing
Short End of Season Track Meeting in Mr. Skinner's room 310
for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls Wednesday, May 17th
for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys Thursday, May 18th
Topics will include summer workout opportunities, receiving medals won throughout the season, and turning in clean jerseys
All 8th grade boys' basketball players from this year please meet in Coach Skinner's room 310 on Tuesday, May 22 right afterschool for a brief meeting
Good luck to all soccer players competing in the Jackson Hole United Cup this weekend in Jackson Hole, WY
Good luck to all athletes competing in the State Junior High Rodeo in Rapid City this weekend
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
There is no more afterschool program for this year.
Concessions will be open from 1:30 to 3 on Monday and Tuesday, May 22nd and 23rd from 1:30 to 3 for anyone to use
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 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