January 24th, 2024

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Welcome to Winter!

This time of year brings several themes that involve thinking about the experience of others, and our own well-being. February is Black History Month, Heart Health Awareness Month, and Friendship Month (our version of Valentine’s Day celebrations). 

As a school community, we encourage students to develop their self and social awareness, self-reflection and responsible decision-making (which are several of the social-emotional competencies). These are lifelong skills that you can support at home, too. We encourage you to have conversations about your safety plan and wellness choices as a family. Your engagement with your child’s growth and learning means the world to them! 

Thank you for your partnership in our school community,

Lynn & Jen

Lynn Bub, SFES Principal

Jennifer Andrews, SFES Associate Principal

Friday, January 26th: RSVP deadline for 4K Preview Night (Please RSVP HERE or call the office at 920-467-7820)

Saturday, January 27th: Report Cards Available for Families via Infinite Campus

Tuesday, January 30th: 4K Preview Night (SFES Cafeteria and 4K Wing, 5:00-6:30 PM)

Wednesday, February 21st: Falcon Families Dine and Donate at Qdoba

Friday, February 23rd: No School for Students (Staff Inservice)

REMINDER:

Mark Your Calendar – 4K Preview Night

Do you know a soon-to-be 4-Year Old Who is Ready for School?

We are in the beginning stages of planning for our newest group of 4-year old Kindergarten students who will join us in the fall of 2024. Our 4-year old kindergarten PREVIEW NIGHT is coming up on Tuesday, January 30th. We will have dinner for incoming 4K families served between 5:00 and 5:45 PM, with tours happening in our 4K area after dinner through 6:30 PM.  

If you have a child who will be 4 years old on or before September 1st, 2024, we’d love to have you come and take a look around! Please complete the Fall 2024 4K SURVEY OR call 920-467-7820 by Friday, January 26th if you will be attending on January 30th. If you can’t make it, but have a 4K’er joining us this next fall, please fill out the SURVEY so we can prepare to welcome your child next September. It is an exciting time to be a Falcon!

More Upcoming Events:

2nd Grade Concert – Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 @ 11:00 AM (HS Auditorium)

4th Grade Concert – Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 @ 11:30 AM (HS Auditorium)

3rd Grade Dance Night – Thursday, March 21st, 2024 @ 6:00 PM (ES Gym)

3rd-4th Grade Talent Show – Thursday, April 25th, 2024 @ 6:00 (ES Cafeteria)

Board of Education Updates

The School District of Sheboygan Falls holds its monthly regular board meetings on the third Monday of the month at 6:00 pm. Come join us on Monday, February 19th! You can find more information about upcoming meetings, your Board Members and more HERE.

Can’t make It? You can view the Board Agendas and Minutes at BoardDocs.com HERE.

We help students prepare for drills using this conversation SLIDE DECK. Students do a great job learning about where to go in an emergency and practicing making safe choices.  Our drill for February is a medical drill.  While students do not have an active role in this drill, they can learn their part in keeping hallways clear for medical professionals, and also think about their safety plan at home.  Have you talked about what to do in a medical emergency in your family?

We are excited to announce that twenty-four school districts are partnering with Channel 5 to recognize exceptional school employees in a program called the “Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education” awards. This program is similar to the “Golden Apple” and “Shining Stars” programs in Green Bay and the Fox Valley.

This program allows parents, students, community members, and staff to nominate deserving school employees in the following categories:  

• Innovation in work (How has the employee demonstrated innovation in his/her work area?)
• Culture creator in the work environment (How has the employee gone above and beyond in creating a positive school culture?)
• Social/emotional well being (How has the employee impacted the social/emotional well being of students and/or the school environment?)
• Community involvement (How has the employee positively impacted the community?)
• Student connection (In what ways has the employee built positive relationships with students?) 

NOMINATIONS (FORM LINKED HERE) need to be submitted by February 5th, 2024. Following the submission deadline, a panel of judges will review each nomination to determine finalists. These finalists will then be asked to elaborate on the work outlined in the nomination. The judges will then select the award recipients in each of the five categories.

The awards show ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at the Kiel Area School District Performing Arts Center. The program will be live streamed on the Channel 5, WeAreGreenBay.com website.

To submit a nomination, scan the QR code or use the link above:

“Check out” library news HERE.

As communicated last month and as we welcome winter in Wisconsin, we would like to reiterate our plan in case of a school cancellation. See HERE for details.

In addition, please note the following:

Any decision to close schools for all or any portion of a school day will be made as early as possible in order to afford parents the opportunity to make alternate child care or transportation plans. All closing announcements or early dismissals will be made on the school web page: www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us, an automated school message, and on the following area radio stations:

WXER 104.5/96.1 FM

WHBZ 106.5 FM

WHBL 1330 AM/101.5 FM

WBFM 93.7 FM   

We are also announcing school closings on the following television stations:

TODAY’S TMJ4

WFRV Local 5 News

WISN (Weather Watch 12)

WITI (FOX 6)

The school district, radio stations and television stations ask that NO individual phone calls for information be made. With the cooperation of everyone, the information can be relayed via the above sources, allowing everyone to be informed as quickly as possible. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

Did you know that the United States Department of Agriculture has a great website that provides information on proper nutrition guidelines for every age group?  We sometimes hear from students that they are not eating breakfast or skipping lunch for various reasons. Sometimes they say they aren’t hungry. Others may be trying to lose weight due to peer pressure or sports expectations. Check in with your children to ensure they are eating a balanced diet. The following websites have helpful tips and activities regarding nutrition.

teamnutrition.usda.gov

ChooseMyPlate.gov

Nurse Amber and Nurse Deanna

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SHEBOYGAN COUNTY: Afterschool program fees are waived for children of parents who work at the Boys & Girls Club! If you are interested in part-time work, your child can be enrolled in the afterschool program for FREE while you work for the Club. Learn more about available opportunities or apply at www.ThePositivePlace.com/careers.