*Sheboygan Falls Middle School*
*Student Announcements*
*11/27/2018*
SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE!
The classroom rounds for the Scripps National Spelling Bee will be held
between December 5th and December 19th in all Integrated classrooms. The
grade level and the school championship/regional qualifying rounds will
take place beginning the week of January 7th.
Students can print the 2018/2019 Scripps Spelling Bee Word Lists
the 2018/2019
Scripps Spelling Bee Vocabulary Lists
can also pick up study copies from their Integrated teacher or from Mrs.
Fiorini. Students can prepare for the bee by studying the word/vocabulary
lists, by visiting the Scripps Spelling Bee Study Tips link
,
or by visiting Merriam-Webster Word Central
play fun word games to help build spelling skills. Please, direct questions
to your Integrated teacher or to Mrs. Fiorini.
The 2018-2019 school year is well underway, and our students here at SFMS
are busy making memories every day. You can help preserve those memories by
purchasing a yearbook today!
Until February 8, the SFMS all-color yearbook will only be $20 (without
customization or add-on purchases). Yearbooks can be ordered online here
or you can print this form
and
return it to the middle school office.
Additionally, if you attend any middle school events this year, please
consider sharing any photos you take with our yearbook staff using the ReplayIt
site
capture as many wonderful middle school memories as possible, and your
photo contributions can help us do just that!
*Congratulations to our Edible Engineering Gingerbread House Winners!*
*The winning entries are; *
*Snowman’s Cabin* by Abe D, Anna D, and Zoey E.
*The Polar Express* by Taylor B, Addie S, Anne D, Greta L, and Lucy H.
*Snowstorm Valley* by Brayden S, Marley M and Azaria L.
*Chilling After Christmas* by Mason K, Brennan H, and Owen R.
The winning entries have been delivered to the Waelderhaus in Kohler to
compete in the *Great Gingerbread Village* contest.
*THANK YOU to all student who entered the contest this year! *Amalia G,
Makenzie D, Joclyn K, Sachi R, Summer D, Megan G, Mora U, Kenly M, Meggan
T, Elyse J, Natalie N, Aliya N, Ashley M, Brianna E, Emery G, Grace G, and
Ethan B. *You ALL did an awesome job! **Please have one member of your team
pick up your structure at the end of the day today, Wednesday 11/21 to take
home. *
*Milwaukee Ballet The Nutcracker! *Attention student attendees
for this year’s event. On Thursday, December 13th, 2018, please report to
the commons at *9:15 am.* Bring your coat and a bag lunch with you at that
time. Be sure to wear your Sunday or holiday best for this event. You can
bring a book or electronic device on the bus, however, *everything *will
remain on the bus when we go into the theater. If you are interested in
purchasing a school bag lunch, print an order form here
request one from Mrs. Fiorini. *Orders must be placed no later than
November 28th, 2018. *If you have further questions, please contact Mrs.
Fiorini.
*The Great Gingerbread Festival~ The Waelderhaus in Kohler! *
the Waelderhaus in Kohler to view “gingerbread” creations from around the
county. Be sure to view the four SFMS entries on display and to vote for
your favorites! The festival runs from Nov. 23rd through December 30th. The
Waelderhaus is open Sunday through Friday, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm and
Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome
to enjoy this holiday event!
On *December 1st*, Middle School Choral Students are invited to carol for
Mainstreet Memories from 2 PM-3 PM. Participating students will meet on
the steps of the Municipal building at 2:00 PM and we will return to the
Municipal Building at 3:00 PM. All students participating in this event
are responsible for coordinating rides and this is not required.
The Seventh Annual SFMS Craft & Vendor Fair will again take place on the
first Saturday in December, which is the same day as Main Street Memories,
Sheboygan Falls’ holiday program. On December 1, come to the OLD Middle
School (101 School Street) for a wide variety of handmade crafts as well as
several products from home-based vendors. The door open at 9 a.m. to visit
these 50+ crafters and vendors, and close at 3 p.m. Admission is free.
The Falcon Store will be open December 4th during lunch.
There are Talent Fest forms in the office. The Talent Fest will be January
10th at 6:30. Rehearsals are Jan. 3rd or Jan 7th – you must attend either.
Please return all forms to Mrs. Charbonneau by Jan. 2nd. We look forward to
a night of amazing TALENT!
*SFMS Jazz Ensemble Schedule*
*November-December*
Rehearsals are scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. in the Middle School Band
Room.
Parents should use the Elementary School drop off/pick up loop and drop
students off by the MS bike racks.
Door #6 will be open at 6:50 a.m.
Thurs Nov 29
Full Ensemble
Thurs Dec 6
Full Ensemble
Thurs Dec 13
Full Ensemble
Tues Dec 18
Full Ensemble
Thurs Dec 20
Full Ensemble
Fri Dec 21
*Jingles and Jazz – SFMS Commons – Lunch Concerts *
Starting in December, we will be hosting a Rainbow Kids group at Sheboygan
Falls Elementary School for all Middle School and Elementary School aged
students interested in participating.
Rainbow kids, Inc. provides peer support to children and adults who are
grieving a loss due to death, divorce, separation, abandonment,
incarceration, or other crisis. They provide hope and facilitate healing
with: Help with dealing with feelings, developing coping skills, support of
peers, support of trained caring adults, and guidance through the grieving
process using journals activities, games, and discussions. If you are
interested in having your child participate, please read the Rainbow Kids
Informational Letter
.
GREEN AND GOLD MUSIC PARTY REMINDERS:
For those who participated in the music fundraiser, mark your calendars for
the party!
Friday, November 30th from 3:15 – 5:00 in the MS gym
Parents – we are in need of chaperones during the party. If you are
interested, please contact your students’ music teacher. The volunteer form
and background check linked below must be submitted to the office before
volunteering. Thank you!
Volunteer Form and Background Check
Mrs. Charbonneau – 6th-8th Grade General and Choral Music
Mrs. Winkler – 6th-8th Band
Mrs. Stowers – 5th Grade Music
The Presto Show Choir is open to all ladies in grades 6-8. We will
rehearse on Wednesday and Fridays at 7:15 am in Mrs. Charbonneau´s room.
There is no audition. We will perform on the Dec. 3rd concert at the High
School and on the May 13th concert at the Middle School. We will also
perform for Solo and Ensemble on March 9th in Kiel.
Show Choir Practice Schedule
Date
Place
Time
11/28
Room 175
7:15
11/30
Room 175
7:15
12/3
High School
7:15 AM
12/3
High School
6:30 PM
*Uke Club *
Date
Time
Room
12/10
7:30
175
12/17
7:30
175
*Health Tip:*
Why is physical activity so important? This is the time of year when our
diets fail, and our workload increases. Click on the link below and look at
all of the benefits of an active lifestyle. *Your nurses say, ” Keep moving
Sheboygan Falls *!” Don’t let the cold scare you away!
*Calendar*
NOVEMBER
27 Boys Basketball 7th & 8th grade vs. Kiel
7th at ES/ 8th at MS
29 Boys Basketball 7th & 8th grade at Sheboygan
Urban
30 MS Music Department Fundraiser Reward Activity
DECEMBER
1 Main Street Memories
SFMS 7th Annual Craft & Vendor Fair 9am-3pm at
the OLD MS
3 6-12 Choirs Dress Rehearsal – 7:55-9:45 a.m.
– HS
6-12 Winter Choir Concert – 7:00 p.m. – HS
Student Council Mtg 3:10-4pm
4 Boys Basketball at Home against New Holstein
*7th grade at ES/8th grade at MS*
6 Boys Basketball 7th at Manitowoc Wash/8th
Manitowoc Wash @ Home
10 6-12 Bands Dress Rehearsal – 7:55-9:45 a.m. –
HS
6-12 Bands Concert – 7:00 p.m. – HS
11 Boys Basketball 8th @ Two Rivers/7th at Home
13 Boys Basketball 7th & 8th at Sheboygan
Farnsworth
17 Student Council Mtg 3:10-4pm
18 Boys Basketball vs. Plymouth
*7th grade at ES/8th grade at MS*
21 Preview Concert for 8th Grade students – 8:00
a.m. – MS Aud.
24- Jan. 1 Winter Break
*Lunch Menu*
November
27 Western Bacon Burger
Pizza Sub
Big Daddy Pizza
Breaded chicken Patty
Chicken Cesar Salad
Katie L. Miller
Administrative Assistant, SFMS
2 Alfred W. Miley Avenue
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
phone: 920-467-7880 fax:920-467-7885