SFES Communicator – April 2016

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April 21st – Fine Art Fest & Talent Show
Doors open at 5:00 PM and the Talent show begins at 6:00 PM. – ES Cafeteria
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  April 2016

Literacy Instruction at SFES
READO

During the month of March, 2nd grade celebrated Read Across America.  Students were encouraged to participate in a fun month long reading program.  Those who completed their READO sheet received a popcorn piece to add to our pod display and enjoyed tasty popcorn as an added bonus.  This great display was created by Sheboygan Falls High School student Jessiqua St. Onge who is currently working with the second grade as part of her course work.
The first graders did an incredible job with helping the Cat in the Hat grow an amazing hat! The first graders earned a stripe for each book they read at home for the month of March and helped the Cat in the Hat to grow an impressive hat that wound around the entire pod wall! The first graders are celebrating their reading achievement this week with a popcorn party! GREAT job reading first graders!

Next Generation Science Standards in Action
Second Grade Earthquake Design Activity

TheNext Generation Science Standards focus on problem solving and modeling answers to everyday problems. Here a group of 2nd graders are showing off their “Earthquake Resistant” structure they made in science.

Budding Writers
Mrs. Mathieu’s students wrote haiku poetry, and are submitting thier poems to the National Schools Project. As a result of entering the project, the library will receive a free copy of the Young American Poetry Digest.  If they are one of the ten schools submitting the most poems accepted for publication, the school could receive $100!!
The kids had a blast writing their poems, and are excited to share them with a larger audience.
We have lots of talented writers, so we will share the good news when we receive it.
 

Fourth Grade Transition Work
Team Talks Happening in April

Attention ALL 4th Grade Parents: You and your child are invited to their Fourth Grade TEAM Talk Conference! This is a specially designed conference for you and your child to discuss a successful middle school transition with their school counselor. It will focus on your child’s current talents, interests, learning styles, goals, and other information to begin planning for their future. Your child’s TEAM Talk Conference will last approximately 20 minutes and can be scheduled during the week of May 9th-13th, 2016. You can signup using the icon below on the Family Resources page of the web site. Click the Elementary School P/T conferences and sign up for your Fourth Grade Team Talk Conference!

WATCH FOR Strengthening Community. Supporting Our Heroes.
The School District of Sheboygan Falls and members of Chamber-Main Street have joined together to sponsor a community fundraiser to demonstrate support for local families who have suffered from fire tragedy and to support our firefighters for their selfless efforts to protect us all.
The School District of Sheboygan Falls Make a Difference event starts March 21 and focuses on “paying it forward” to our community. As part of Make A Difference, we may see various activities to support this effort. Local Businesses and other groups will continue the activities through July 3. Efforts are under construction as we get the word out.
Also, on March 23, Firehouse Restaurant is donating a portion of their proceeds that day to support the fundraiser. Again, more information is in the works – we will send more details soon!

From the Food Service Department
Silverware:

Spring Cleaning or cleaning out some one’s home? Have old or mismatched forks & spoons? Send them to school! We prefer to use the “real stuff” instead of plastic for a better dining experience. We also feel this will save the landfills from all the plastic this is in part of an Earth Day recycling event.  You can drop in the office of any of our schools.
Garden to Fork:
Did you know that our school district has its own garden and hoop houses? We use the produce throughout the year on our serving lines and our culinary classes also use in their classrooms and caterings that they offer. In the High School our first few months we didn’t have to purchase mu

ch produce outside of the school district, we purchased from the garden on the grounds. This was also enjoyed in the Middle and Elementary Schools too. We also prep the produce in the summer for the freezer and are able to add to our recipes that we make during the year.The meals incorporate fresh, locally grown ingredients whenever possible. Students and parents will be able to note when we are using locally grown produce with the special notation on the menu and also noted right on the serving line. Our students take much pride in producing Garden to Fork produce for everyone

Color Run May 14
Early Registration extended to April 18

The Falcon Families are already getting great response on our upcoming Color Run May 14.  With that said, we have decided to extend the early bird registrations, which includes a FREE t-shirt, to Monday April 18th.  The walk/run will be a 1 mile loop at the elementary school allowing families to walk the loop 1-3 times.  Color fun will be had by one and all.  If you have any further questions please contact Berta Lentz.

 

NOTICE TO PARENTS WHO ARE MOVING OUT OF THE DISTRICT
If you are anticipating a move out of the Sheboygan Falls District during the current school year, your student(s) can continue attending school in Sheboygan Falls. Please contact your building office or the district office to receive a “Tuition Waiver Form.” Completion of this form will enable your child to continue attending school in the Sheboygan Falls District even though you no longer live within the District boundaries. Please call Mary Blaha, Director of Business Services or Julie Hahn, Administrative Assistant at 467-7893 if you have any questions regarding tuition waivers.

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The School District of Sheboygan Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.