February 28th, 2024
A Message from the Principals
Happy (Almost) Spring!
We are so proud of the work and growth of our students and staff this school year. Highlights this year include increased student math confidence, which is a result of our second year of Bridges Math implementation, as well as increased oral language and background knowledge engagement through our all-school Interactive Read Alouds. Ask your child about these parts of their day and what they are learning!
Thank you for all you do to support our SFES community,
Lynn & Jen
Lynn Bub, SFES Principal
Jennifer Andrews, SFES Associate Principal
Mark Your Calendars
Friday, March 1st: Read Across America (Observed) / (SFES Pajama Day, Curl Up With a Good Book!)
Thursday, March 7th: Responsive Spring Parent Conferences
March 18th – 19th: Grades 3 and 4 Forward Testing (Reading and Writing)
Thursday, March 21st: 3rd Grade Dance Night (6:00 PM / ES Gym)
Week of March 25th: Spring Break, No School
More Upcoming Events ~
April 1st – 10th: Caan’s Flower Sale Sponsored by Falcon Families PTO Group
April 2nd – 4th: Grade 4 Forward Testing (Science and Social Studies)
April 9th – 18th: Grades 3 and 4 Forward Testing (Math – Various Times During this Window)
Thursday, April 25th: Grades 3 and 4 Talent Show (6:00 PM / 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, March 18th! 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.
Safety Update
Our building held a successful medical drill in February. While students did not have an active role in this particular drill, it was a great opportunity to review why we stay out of the hallways so medical professionals can get to the person that needs help. It was also an opportunity for our staff medical response team to practice accessing life-saving tools and steps in a medical emergency.
Our drill for March will be an ALICE-informed building safety drill, with a tornado drill scheduled for Tornado Awareness Month in April.
We help students prepare for drills using this conversation SLIDE DECK.
2024-25 Open Enrollment
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 2024-25 school year (Moving? See HERE for more information on remaining in the District through the school year). Open Enrollment will allow student(s) to continue attending school in the School District of Sheboygan Falls. Please call Lisa Berg 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 2024-25 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 2024-25 school year is from February 5th until 4:00 p.m. on April 30th, 2024.
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 5th until 4:00 p.m. on April 30th, 2024.
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.
Falcon Family News
SFES Life Lately
A Message from the Nurses – Cyberbullying Awareness
Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. Online threats and mean, aggressive, or rude texts, tweets, posts, or messages all count, as does posting personal information, pictures, or videos designed to hurt or embarrass someone else. According to the Pew Research Center, “nearly half of U.S. Teens have been bullied or harassed online, with physical appearance being seen as a relatively common reason why.” Older teen girls are especially likely to report being targeted by online abuse overall and because of their appearance.
For further information, visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website:
District and Related Employment Opportunities
Looking for part-time work? Full-time work? Flexibility?
The District and Related Organizations have some great opportunities!
SCHOOL DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunities within the School District can be found using the below links. Note that if you are looking for flexibility, we are actively seeking Substitute Teacher positions which can be found under the Certified Positions.
Certified Positions – https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3472
Assistants / Aides – https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3472
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.