*Sheboygan Falls Middle School*
*Student Announcements*
*3/09/2018*
*“A” Day*
Any 7th and 8th grade dance team members interested in performing at the
student-staff basketball game should meet in Mrs. Cotter’s room at lunch
TODAY. Grab your lunch and head to room 301. We will eat and learn the
routine.
All 8th grade girls interested in playing volleyball at the High School
next year are welcome to attend the volleyball open gym at the high school
on Monday, March 12th from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
*Need Baked Goods ???*
Hello parents! Our 8th grade class will be heading to Great America on June
6th to celebrate the end of their Middle School years! The trip committee
has been working on ways to offset the cost of this trip. We held a very
successful bake sale in January. We have decided to hold another bake sale
in the hope to raise the rest of the money needed to keep the cost the same
as it has been in past years for families. Baked goods will be sold during
parent/teacher conferences on Tuesday (3/13) as well as after the play
performances Thursday through Saturday (3/15-3/17). A huge thank you goes
out to Mrs. Woodworth and her Culinary 3 class at the High School. They
will be making the baked goods for our sale!!!
Fifty-one music students are busy preparing for the annual Solo & Ensemble
Festival scheduled for Saturday, March 24th at New Holstein High School.
SFMS will be represented in a total of 55 solo and small ensemble entries
including Show Choir and Jazz Ensemble. We would like to thank our parents
ahead of time for supporting their aspiring young musicians by attending
their performances. Events are scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. A
Preliminary Schedule will be available March 9th and a Final Schedule and
Site Map will be available March 16th. Please contact Mrs. Winkler at
[email protected] if you are able to volunteer your time as
a homeroom chaperone.
The Annual SFMS Student Art Exhibit is almost here! Our annual showcase of
awesome student art is next week, March 15-17 (same nights as the musical)
This is our final art exhibit here at 101 School Street! Lots of memories
we will leave behind.
March is also Youth Art Month so we are celebrating the role and importance
of the arts in our schools. We are so fortunate to have so many art
classes offered to students here in Sheboygan Falls.
Our cafeteria will be transformed into an art gallery next weekend. Mrs.
Fischer has been saving hundreds of art pieces from this past school year
to display. But, students may also bring in artwork that they may have
taken home already, or artwork created at home “in your free time”. Bring
in these items to Mrs. Fischer ASAP.
During intermission of the musical “Annie Jr.”, and before and after the
show, the Art Exhibit will also have refreshments available. Donations are
greatly appreciated as it is a way to raise extra funds for art supplies!
Parent volunteers are needed to help hang artwork Wednesday after school,
and we will need help taking tables down and moving artwork on
SATURDAYNIGHT after the final Annie performance. (students could help
with Saturday night takedown)
Hawaiian & Beach Dress Up Day March 16th. Beach party at lunch. Please
remember to bring a towel or blanket to sit on during lunch.
Any 8th grader boys interested in playing soccer in HS, there will be a
meeting in the MS gym lobby with Coach Koepsell to talk about summer
scheduling and answer any questions. The meeting will be March 21st at
10:30am.
*5th grade Biz Town field trip on April 10th is good with the amount of
chaperones. Thank you to everyone who volunteered!*
If any students are interested in learning about the weight room, bio
mechanics or just interested in staying fit and active, the coaching staff
at Sheboygan Falls High School would like to help you out. The athletic
program will be running a class after school next week March 12, to go over
basics of lifting weights. No prior knowledge or sign up is necessary just
show up and meet in the gym lobby on Monday at 3:30. Class will be
sequential so attendance all week is recommended. Please talk to coach
Henney if you have any questions.
There will be a wrap-up FBLA pizza celebration/meeting on Thursday, March 22,
in Ms. Probst’s room (204) after school. We will go over our results from
regionals, celebrate our accomplishments, and brainstorm for next year.
*Student Council members: *Volunteers for March:
* March 12 wrestling meet – Addie S. & Erin A.
* Pledge – March 12-16 Alivia B. & Alana A.; March 19-23 Megan G. & Taylor
B.; March 26-28 Hailey L. & Jordan H.
* Ice Cream – 5th grade – Ava L. & Ellie A.; 6th grade – Hailey L., Alivia
B., & Alana R.; 7th grade – NEED; 8th grade – Mackenzie B. & Gretchen R.
* 8th graders, please be thinking of a theme for the next dance (by March
19th meeting).
* March 13 will be Student Council pictures sometime during the day.
*Parent Teacher conferences are now open on the MS website. Please go on to
schedule your conference now. If you run into any issues please feel free
to call the MS office 467-7880. *
*The Falcon Way store will be open on March 14th and March 28th. 7th & 8th
please bring your Falcon Feathers to lunch with you on those days to
purchase awesome items.*
Any seventh and eighth grade students interested in Track and Field should
sign up in the office starting March 6th. Track and Field is a great way to
learn how to compete while you improve speed, strength, and endurance while
having a great time with friends and teammates. Everyone
participates–there is no bench in Track and Field! Practice starts on April
3rd (the first day after break), and meets begin April 16. All athletes
need to have paperwork completed (athletic code, concussion form, physical)
and fees turned in before the first practice to participate. There is a
parent meeting at 5pm on April 3rd in the gym. If you have any questions
about the forms, please ask in the middle school office.
Yearbook Photos being taken at school~
THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE….. INSTEAD OF the photos being taken tomorrow,
they will be taken NEXT WEEK Tuesday, March 13th.
This will include the photos of individuals, groups and the 8th grade class
photo.
Music In Our Schools Month® or “MIOSM®” is the National Association for
Music Education’s annual celebration during March which engages music
educators, students, and communities from around the country in promoting
the benefits of high quality music education programs in schools. Music In
Our Schools Month® began as a single statewide Advocacy Day and celebration
in New York in 1973 and grew over the decades to become a month-long
celebration of school music in 1985.
To show our support we will feature a music “quote of the day” in the daily
announcements. We also encourage students to wear shirts that promote
music. “Music Mondays” will be our big day but feel free to show your
support for music any/all days of the week.
“Ah, music,” he said, wiping his eyes. “A magic beyond all we do here!”
and the Sorcerer’s Stone*
Let’s all band together to celebrate *World Down Syndrome Awareness
Day* on March
21st, 2018!
How??? …by breaking out your crazy socks for ‘Lots of Socks Day’! Let’s
increase our awareness as we have a bunch of fun celebrating and supporting
our learners with Down Syndrome. Every *one* of us is unique and can make
positive contributions to our community. Let’s show that uniqueness by
wearing our crazy socks on Wednesday, March 21st! Thanks for all your
support!
Wombat Girls Volleyball Camps~
7th- beginner 9th graders June 12-14
5th-6th graders July 10-12
Pamphlets in the MS office
*There should be no photos or videos taken backstage it is still part of
the school day. We will make an exception when we are in makeup, but never
when we are backstage and waiting to go on.
*I will attach the photo form – I think the photo will be taken March 14th,
but I can’t say that for sure yet. I will release the final week schedule
next week.
*The T-shirts have been ordered. I have ordered a few extras. It will be
a first come first serve basis for those of you that did not get your order
in.
*I could also use a parent next week and the following week in the halls to
help with supervision. You will need a background check; however, it is a
great way to get to know our cast!
Below you will find a sign-up genius for the takedown of the art show and
striking (taking down) of the set. This will need to be done on the final
night of the play. We need all hand on deck to make that happen.
I’ve also listed clean-ups that still have a few slots open. 🙂
Tickets are available in the Middle School Office – They will go fast
because we have a big cast. Please make sure you get yours early!
Tickets are now on sale for Annie Junior at Sheboygan Falls Middle School.
The show will be March 15 at 7:00 pm; 16th at 7:00 pm, and the 17th at 1:00
pm and 7:00 pm. $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Students and Seniors, 5 and
under are free. We have a dual cast, so please check with your performer
to see what show they are in. Tickets can be purchased in the Middle School
Office. It is a general seating performance.
Performances
● March 15, 1:00 for the 5th and 6th graders ○ 12:00 Call (Friday Night
Performance)
● March 15, 7:00 for the public ○ 6:00 Call (Saturday Night Performance)
● March 16, 1:00 for the 7th and 8th graders ○ 12:00 Call (Saturday Night
Performance)
● March 16, 7:00 for the public ○ 6:00 Call (Friday Night Performance)
● March 17, 1:00 for the public ○ 12:00 Call (Friday Night Performance)
● March 17, 7:00 for the public ○ 6:00 Call (Saturday Night Performance)
*St. Jude MATH-A-THON:!* Over the past fourteen years, *SFMS students* have
raised over *$36,015.00* for children at St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital!! Between now and April 6th, students will have the opportunity
to participate in the 2018 SFMS St. Jude Math-a-thon. Participants have the
opportunity to earn great prizes…but most importantly, to help the
children and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The math
class with the highest number of contributing participants will earn a
class popcorn party!!! Together we can make a difference!!! Questions???
Contact Mrs. Fiorini
*MATH-A-THON TIMELINE!*
*February 20th-23rd ~* Interested students signed up to participate
*Week of March 5th~* Students received their pledge sheets and begin
collecting pledge commitments and teachers distribute Funbooks to
students. *There
is still time to sign up! Ask your math teacher or see Mrs. Fiorini!*
*Between March 5th and April 5th,* students work on Funbooks and collect
pledge donations
*Friday, April 6th! *Students return their pledge donations in an envelope
to Mrs. Fiorini. Please include student’s full name and grade level on the
envelope. Funbooks can be kept by the student and students can continue to
work on these if not yet complete.
*By Friday, April 20th,* the winner of the POPCORN party will be announced.
The math class with the most contributing (meaning submitting some
donation, whether $1.00 or $100.00) students will be selected the winner!
*Students who have earned additional prizes from St Jude’s will receive
those prizes sometime in May. Please watch the student announcements for
when and where students can pick these up. *
Hello from the Lakeshore Community Healthcare, School Dental Program! This
dental program was utilized this past Fall in the Sheboygan Falls School
District.Lakeshore Community Healthcare (LCHC) and the Sheboygan Falls
School District have partnered together to provide a dental clinic in the
elementary, middle, and high schools. This school program offers x-rays,
cleanings, exams, fillings, sealants and other dental services as needed,
for all students in the district who are NOT already established with
another dentist. LCHC accepts private insurance and Medicaid/Badgercare.
Help is available for those students not covered by a dental insurance
plan. If you would like your child to take advantage of this opportunity,
please complete and return our bright green registration forms available in
the school offices or from the school nurses. We plan to return for our
clinic with the Sheboygan Falls schools starting the week of March 19th.
Please return completed forms to your child’s teacher or to the school’s
main office by March 1, 2017. If you have any questions please call Clare
Spaulding, LCHC School Dental Program Coordinator, at 920-783-6633
<(920)%20783-6633>.
*Sheboygan Falls Baseball/Softball/Tee Ball Registration Info*
*Traveling Baseball/Softball – 5th-8th Grade Boys and 5th-9th Grade Girls*
Traveling baseball/softball signup is underway for the 2018 season for
5th-8th grade boys teams and the 12u and 14u girls teams. The registration
deadline is March 7th.
* Rec League Baseball/Softball – 4K-8th Grade*
The Sheboygan Falls Rec Department is also accepting registrations for
summer Rec League baseball and softball until the registration
deadline of April
4th.
Registration forms and more information for all programs can be found at
the Aquatic Center, Middle School office, Elementary School office, and
online at: www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us
/recdept/rec-dept-baseball-softball.cfm
Other summer program info – swim lessons, swim team, tennis, wrestling –
will be available on Monday, March 5th.
*Help for the Homeless Drive: *
Sheboygan Falls Middle School is participating in a donation drive: Help
for the Homeless from February 18- March 11. This donation is for a great
cause! It is all about helping others who are in need and less fortunate
than us! Some of the most needed items include; Cleaning supplies, feminine
needs, bathroom tissue, diapers/baby care items, hair care products,
deodorant, dental care, body lotion, laundry soap, kitchen trash bags,
paper towels, and face/bath soap.
If you would like to donate any items, please bring donation items into
school starting February 18th. Donation items can be dropped off at
designated drive boxes at school. Thank you for your support and working
together to help out our community! If you have any questions, please
contact Ms. Stanke @ 920.467.7820/7880 or via email at
[email protected]
Play Practice Schedule
*Date*
*Day*
*Time*
*Agenda*
*Location*
3/9
F
3:15-5:00
Friday Night Everyone
Auditorium
3/12
M
3:15-5:30
Saturday Night Everyone
Auditorium
3/13
T
3:15-5:30
Friday Night Everyone
Auditorium
3/14
W
2:15-4:30
Both Casts – Cast Picture
Auditorium
3/15
TH
12:00 Call
1:00 Perf
6:00 Call
7:00 Perf
Friday Night Cast
Saturday Night Cast
Auditorium
3/16
F
12:00 Call
1:00 Perf
6:00 Call
7:00 Perf
Saturday Night Cast
Friday Night Cast
Auditorium
3/17
SA
12:00 Call
1:00 Perf
6:00 Call
7:00 Perf
Friday Night Cast
Saturday Night Cast
Auditorium
*SFMS Jazz Ensemble – Schedule*
All rehearsals are held in the MS Band Room 7:00-7:45 a.m.
March Schedule
Tues March 13
Full Ensemble
Thurs March 15
Full Ensemble
Tues March 20
Full Ensemble
Thurs March 22
Full Ensemble
Sat March 24
Solo & Ensemble Festival
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*MARCH*
12 Wrestling Chilton, Plymouth, Valders @ Sheboygan Falls
13 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00 p.m.
15 Wrestling Conference Tournament @ Valders
MS Play Performance for 5/6 – 1:00 p.m. – MS
Auditorium
MS Play – 7:00 p.m. – MS Auditorium
16 MS Play Performance for 7/8 – 1:00 p.m. – MS
Auditorium
MS Play & Art Show – 7:00 p.m. – MS Auditorium
17 MS Play & Art Show – 1:00 p.m. – MS Auditorium
MS Play & Art Show – 7:00 p.m. – MS Auditorium
19 Student Council Meeting 3:15-4pm
24 MS Solo and Ensemble Festival – New Holstein H.S.
26 6th Grade School Concert for grades 5 & 6
6th Grade Choral Concert – 7:00 p.m. – MS Auditorium
6th Grade Band Concert – 7:30 p.m. – MS Auditorium
28 Student/Staff Basketball game @1pm
29-April 2 No School
*APRIL*
4 Quarter 3 Grades Due at 3:45 p.m.
*8th Gr. Fieldtrip to LTC 8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.*
10 Biz Town – 5th grade
12 7th Gr. Band Festival – Cedar Grove-Belgium
16 Student Council Meeting 3:15-4pm
17 6th Gr. Birds of Prey Program – 12:05 in MS Auditorium
18 Forward Exam – 8th Gr.
19 Forward Exam – 8th Gr.
20 Forward Exam – 8th Gr.
23 Forward Exam – 7th Gr.
Jazz Concert – MS/HS Jazz Ensembles – 7:00 p.m. – HS Auditorium
24 Forward Exam – 7th Gr.
25 Forward Exam – 6th Gr.
26 Forward Exam – 6th Gr.
27 Middle School Dance
30 Forward Exam – 5th Gr.
*MAY*
1 Forward Exam – 5th Gr.
3 Mid-Quarter
7 6-8 Bands Dress Rehearsal – 7:55-9:45 a.m. – HS
6-8 Bands Spring Concert – 7:00 p.m. – HS
Student Council Meeting 3:15-4pm
11 Team 200 Blue Harbor Outing
14 6-8 Chorus Dress Rehearsal – 7:55-9:45 – HS
6-8 Chorus Spring Concert – 7:00 p.m. – HS
18 Jazz in the Park – MS/HS Jazz Ensembles – Settlers’
Park
21 Student Council Meeting 3:15-4pm
23 8th Grade Band – Band Festival at the Kalahari
25-28 No School
29 5th Grade Band Parent Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – MS
Auditorium
*JUNE*
5 8th Grade Recognition – HS Auditorium
6 8th Grade Trip
7 Last day for students grades 5-7 (Early Release 11:10 a.m.)/8th
Grade No School
Grades Due at 3:45 p.m.