Message from the Principals
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Happy Spring! There is a lot of good information in this edition of the Communicator, and we hope it is helpful to you. Be sure to check out the PTO election information, warm weather guidelines, Face-to-face transition needs, and Fourth Grade Team talks. Enjoy the sunshine and our upcoming break.
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A Message from Superintendent Bennin
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As you may have heard, the CDC released new updates last week around operational strategies for K-12 schools. The Wisconsin Department of Health has also adopted the CDC updated guidance.
Due to our District’s ongoing dedication to mitigating the spread through practices such as wearing facial coverings, sanitizing our hands, physically distancing when possible, and additional cleaning strategies, we are able to safely adjust some of our practices for contact tracing and physical distancing using the new guidelines.
Masks will continue to be worn by students and staff at school. If/When the Governor’s Emergency Order is lifted (currently expires 4.5.21), we will continue to mask under BOE policy Dress and Grooming (po5511).
If your family travels for Spring break, or at any time, please continue to monitor for symptoms and keep your child home if symptomatic. Contact either Nurse Lisa Hackbarth or Nurse Amber Silva for the next best steps. In addition, you can find the decision tree HERE.
THANK YOU for all your efforts to get us to this point in the school year and to FINISH STRONG! It has been the efforts of each of us that has kept each other safe and learning in person.
Make it a great day!
Annalee Bennin
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During the week of March 8th, you should have received our community newsletter. This newsletter is truly a celebration of our school year and what we have accomplished.
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Principal Andrew had a great day filled with Principal tasks. Principal Andrew visited classrooms, passed out teacher appreciation cards, read to classrooms and even ate in the Teacher’s Lounge.
Thank you to Falcon Families PTO for organizing this popular raffle!
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Yearbook Ordering Extension
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If you haven’t had an opportunity to order a yearbook yet, great news! We have extended the window to order yearbooks, please use this LINK to order by April 6th.
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All winter wear should be coming home as we get ready for Spring. Please review the outdoor dress rules with your child before the weather starts to warm up.
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Review of Pick-Up and Drop-Off Procedures
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Please continue to follow our pick-up and drop-off procedures for the safety of all on our campus. If you have questions, please contact the school office.
*Note: The Door 3 procedure does not require a car tag at this time.
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Date Set for Required Human Growth & Development Advisory Committee Meeting
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Wisconsin Statute 118.019 states that school districts that offer human growth and development must have an advisory committee appointed by the school board and composed of parents, teachers, school administrators, pupils, health care professionals, members of the clergy and other residents of the school district to advise on the design and implementation of the human growth and development curriculum and to review the curriculum. Although not included in the current statute, to keep the Human Growth and Development curriculum current, a regular review of the curriculum is recommended at least every three years.
Community and staff members are invited to the advisory meeting on May 10, 2021, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the library at Sheboygan Falls High School.
Community and staff members interested in participating should contact Director of Instruction Mary Lofy Blahnik at District Office 920-467-7893 or email [email protected]
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Falcon Families PTO Officer Elections
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Please join us for a special Falcon Families of SFES Election meeting!
Falcon Families will host a brief, 30-minute meeting to elect officers for the 2021-22 school year. Please consider attending, as a quorum is needed to accomplish this task. All parents of elementary students are eligible to participate in Falcon Families.
Date: Thursday April 8, 2021
Time: 6:15 PM
Meeting ID: 914 8763 7771
Passcode: 6nDnAx
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The ES celebrated our recess supervisor, Mr. Al. We are so grateful for him and all he does to keep our students safe, happy, and kind!
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Message from the Counselors
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Navigating the world of online media, internet and video games can be challenging at times. There is so much out there that is confusing or misleading, and it can sometimes be hard to know what is safe or age-appropriate. Here are some great tips and resources to help guide you through this challenge.
Safe Use Tips:
It is easy to become absorbed in a game and play for hours at a time, but children
benefit from a variety of activities. Agree on a time limit to play games and suggest
other active activities they might like.
Remember, the content of the games is just as important as the amount of time
they spend playing. When your children ask you for a new game, do your
homework before you agree to purchase it. Learn the game’s ESRB Rating, read
reviews, and even play the game first before you allow your kids to play. If the
game isn’t appropriate for their age or doesn’t match your value system, find a
different game.
Video games are fun for adults too. Parents can spend time with their children by
having a family gaming night (just make sure that the games are appropriate for
everyone involved).
- Keep Video Game Systems Out of Your Children’s Bedrooms
By keeping the video games in a family area, you can see how, and how often, they
are being used, and you can also more easily keep track of time limits. Studies have
shown that children with electronic media in their bedrooms are more likely to be
overweight and have sleep problems.
For more information about media, online safety and specific games, check out Common Sense Media.
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If you have a 4th grader, please review THIS upcoming Team Talks information from Britne Lorge.
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Returning from Virtual Learning?
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Heidenreiter Bus Service is requesting that if your child is returning from virtual learning and will be taking the bus, please contact the bus company at 467-2651. They need to be contacted at least one school day before the child expects to ride so that they can adjust the seating charts and route logs. Thank you!
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2021-2022 Open Enrollment
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The inter-district public school Open Enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside or to remain in their current district in the event that they move out of the district before the start of the 2021-2022 school year (Moving? See HERE for more information on remaining in District through the school year). Open Enrollment will allow student(s) to continue attending school in the School District of Sheboygan Falls. Please call Mara Nack at 920-467-7893 for additional information or check the Department of Public Instruction Website at: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment (also check the 2021-2022 Open Enrollment Regular Application Period Brochure).
There is no tuition cost for students participating in the Open Enrollment program, but parents are responsible for transporting their student(s) to and from school.
The open enrollment period for the 2021-2022 school year is from February 1, 2021 until 4:00 p.m., April 30, 2021.
Applications must be done on the DPI (Department of Public Instruction) website at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment. A link to this site will also be available on the school web site during the application period at: www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us. The DPI website will be active from February 1, 2021 until 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2021.
If you anticipate a possible move out of the School District of Sheboygan Falls, please complete the Open Enrollment application as soon as possible. You have the right to cancel your application at any time and are not bound to enrollment. If you are currently attending under a Tuition Waiver, you will need to complete an Open Enrollment application for the upcoming school year.
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