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What's a snowman's favorite seasoning?

answer: Chilly flakes

The end of this Flex rotation is Wednesday, January 15th

From the Tech Department

Cold weather can impact your iPad's performance and integrity. To avoid potential damage, it is strongly advised not to leave your computer in your car.

Some of the reasons include:

Battery performance: Cold weather can make iPad batteries drain faster and may even prevent them from working properly.

Condensation: When a cold iPad is moved to a warmer place, moisture can form inside it, which might damage the parts.

Hard drive issues: If an iPad has a hard drive, very cold temperatures can make it harder for the drive to spin and work properly.

Screen problems: The screen of iPads can become slow to respond or might even freeze up in cold conditions.

Over all, keeping iPads warm helps them work better.

Chess Club will meet on the following Mondays: Jan.13 and Feb. 10 from 3:20-4:20 p.m.

If you are interested, please pick up an application in the MS office. Bring the completed form back to the office.

The South Dakota School for the Deaf (SDSD) will conduct free hearing screenings at our school, for grades 5th and 7th.

THIS YEAR, HEARING SCREENINGS WILL TAKE PLACE ON:

January 15, 2025 at Sturgis Williams Middle School

You will only be notified if your child does not pass the hearing screening. Your school will reach out to you with any recommendations/next steps. Rescreens or further testing can be completed at no charge, with the pediatric audiologist at:

South Dakota Services for the Deaf- Rapid City Clinic

2138 Jackson Blvd

Rapid City, SD 57702

PH: 605-791-7839

If you do NOT want your child to participate in the hearing screening, please contact your child’s school prior to the date listed above, or your child will be included as planned.

Contests

Students from kindergarten through eighth grade are welcome to create artwork using the “beautiful wind energy” theme for the next National Wind Energy Art Challenge. Four winning entries will be displayed for thousands of industry leaders at a trade show in May 2025—submit your art by Feb. 28, 2025.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation and South Dakota Pilots Association are seeking students to enter the 2025 International Aviation Art Contest. The theme is Women with Wings and we would like to invite students ages 6 - 17 to submit artwork inspired by the daring women who have defied society's expectations, taking to the air and proving that the sky is a place for everyone. All artwork must be 11 3/4 by 16 1/2 inches or the nearest possible equivalent in size to be considered for the contest. Prizes will be awarded for 1st - 3rd place. All entries must be received by January 7, 2025. There is more information in the office.

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.

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.

Katy Jutting, Assistant Principal

Cindy Ferguson, Administrative Assistant

Shauna Sigman, Attendance Secretary

Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/

Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232