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SFES Communicator – October 2017

Tuesday, October 31st, 2017
October, 2017
Greetings!
Each year our school counseling department brings awareness to National Bully Prevention Month in October. This year, awareness was brought to the attention to SFES in a variety of ways. Staff and students throughout the district were encouraged to wear black each Wednesday of the month. SFES families received a letter home about “What bullying is and is not” (please see link below). Mrs. Humski (grades 4K-2 School Counselor) and Ms. Stanke (grades 3-5 School Counselor) incorporated bullying lessons into their weekly CAPSS classes and made weekly announcements related to bully prevention skills. Finally, SFES students created a school wide mural encouraging and reminding each other to do something kind and to brighten up someone’s day. Staff and students wore bright colors the last Friday of October to remind each other of this positive message!
Sincerely,

Lynn Bub
Elementary Principal
 

Fire Prevention Week

VISIT FROM SFFD
Members of the Sheboygan Falls Fire Department made a special visit to our students during fire prevention week. Students were given the opportunity to see inside of a fire truck, feel what it is like to spray water from the fire hose, learn about the special equipment and gear that firefighters wear, and review the importance of having a family plan in case of a fire emergency. Special thanks to the Sheboygan Falls Fire Department for providing this experience for our students.
Learning Experiences

FLEXIBLE SEATING
Students in Mr. Oetjen’s class are benefiting from flexible seating options courtesy of generous donors from DonorsChoose. This project was created to provide the students with flexible seating options to help fit their needs as learners.
LEARNING AND GROWING
Fourth graders in Mrs. Dippel’s and Mrs. Grunwald’s class explore
math and writing through collaborative work. During Math Daily 3 in Mrs. Grunwald’s class, students took on the role of teaching their peers. In Mrs. Dippel’s class, students
took a stroll around SFES to make
observations. They were on the look out to put the words went, said, and looked to bed with other word choices.

APPLE ORCHARD FUN
The kindergarten classes went to Dutter’s Gibbsville Orchard. They learned about how the apples grow, when they are picked and how they get the apples ready to sell. The children also got to pick their own apple and see the apple orchard while taking a wagon ride. They loved it!
A Note from Our Nurses

According to the CDC, 40% of Children aged 5-17 miss 3 or more school days in a year due to illness or injury. Overall, nearly 22 million school days are lost each year due to colds alone, and 38 million school days are lost due to the flu.

To Stay healthy, parents should:
-keep your children home if they are sick
-teach your children to how to properly wash their hands
-offer children a diet rich in fruits and vegtables
-avoid caffeine and sugary foods

HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
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 onNovember 13, 2017, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the SFMS library.

Community and staff members interested in participating should contact Director of Instruction Mary Lofy Blahnik at District Office 920-467-7893 or via email at  [email protected] 

Important Dates for your Calendar
November 1-8 Scholastic Book Fair (Falcon Families/PTO)
November 2 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:45-7:30
November 4 Vendor Fair (Falcon Families/PTO)
November 7 Parent Teacher Conferences 3:45-6:30pm
November 10 End of 1st Quarter
November 13-17 American Education Week
November 13 Falcon Families/PTO Meeting 7:15
November 23-26 Thanksgiving Break
School District of Sheboygan Falls
Elementary School 
1 Alfred Miley Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085  
Phone: 920-467-7820 

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SFES Communicator – September 2017

Monday, September 18th, 2017
September, 2017
Greetings!
ABC, Chika, Chika, Boom, Boom – Welcome back to school!
Our first couple weeks have been busy at SFES! Students and teachers have been connecting and jumping back into learning. Whether learning about expected behaviors, classroom routines or even new parking procedures, students, staff and families alike are ‘launching’ into another year of learning and growing at SFES.

Sincerely,

Lynn Bub
Elementary Principal

Launching with Expected Behaviors

ZERO VOICE LINES
The Kindergarten students practiced using level zero voices indicating they are ready to enter the building after recess.
EXPECTED AND UNEXPECTED

Ms. Johnson tours her first grade students on the first day of school to remind them of expected hallway behaviors and how to find the office if they need assistance during the day. All SFES students reviewed expected behaviors for the hallway, playground, cafeteria, and bus. Many thanks for our school counselors, Mrs. Humski and Ms. Stanke for preparing these lessons for our students.
A Note from Our Nurses

We all know that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is also the meal that many students skip. Studies show that students especially teenagers who eat breakfast are more attentive in class, have more energy, and are less likely to be overweight than their peers who don’t eat breakfast. So, grab some cereal, yogurt, a piece of fruit, protein bar, or a peanut butter sandwich and have the best learning possible this school year!
Please view the September update from the Sheboygan County Health Department.
Learning Experiences

BUILDING STAMINA
The first few weeks of school are distinct from the rest of the school year. Teachers are working hard to build classroom routines, as well as building their students’ stamina.
As students get back into the routine of school, they should be able to have increased stamina toward working independently in reading, math, and classroom center time.
BOOK-A-DAY CHALLENGE
Mrs. Bub reading to classes as part of Mrs. Bub and Mrs. Pound’s #classroombookaday challenge.  Every day this school year, Mrs. Bub, Mrs. Pound or a special guest, will read a book to one of the SFES classrooms.
IN MEMORY OF FORMER MUSIC TEACHER
Thanks to all who donated to the Kerrie Levenduski Memorial fund last school year.  Kerrie loved her smiley faces and had them all over her classroom.  We were able to purchase four of these ukuleles in her memory.  They will be available to students that want to practice, but can’t afford their own instrument.

Keeping Safety in Mind

NEW PROCEDURES FOR MORNING DROP OFF & AFTER-SCHOOL PICK UP

Many thanks to families for helping us with our two new procedures to help make our parking lots safe for students.  Modeling safe behavior in using the cross walk is much appreciated!
In case you missed our video that describes the two different procedures, check it out on our YouTube channel:  SFES Parent Drop Off and Pick Up
Important Dates for your Calendar
September 21 Picture Re-Take Day
September 29 4K Family Football Night
September 19 Back to School Bingo (Falcon Families/PTO))
September 30 Color Run (Falcon Families/PTO); 9AM Registration/10AM Run Begins @ HIGH SCHOOL
October 19 & 20 No School for Students
November 1-8 Book Fair (Falcon Families/PTO)
November 2 Parent Teacher Conferences 3:45-7:30pm
November 4 Vendor Fair (Falcon Families/PTO)
November 7 Parent Teacher Conferences 3:45-6:30pm
November 10 End of 1st Quarter
School District of Sheboygan Falls
Elementary School 
1 Alfred Miley Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085  
Phone: 920-467-7820 

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SFES Communicator – May 2017

Tuesday, May 16th, 2017
May, 2017
Greetings!
It is hard to believe that the school year is winding down! For both students and staff members, the year has been focused on learning through experiences.  In Mrs. Loehr’s class (see above photo), students made language, writing, and social gains through the implementation of visual and prompting tools in her classroom because of district-wide learning that a district autism team had shared with staff.  Research tells us that these practices help all children understand expectations and feel confident in their school jobs!

As you will read throughout this newsletter, students have been engaged in learning experiences beyond the classroom and into the community. Our students have been participating in the ABC Countdown to celebrate our year of learning and to help us finish strong.  We are Falcons!

Finally, as a reminder, with summer school starting soon (June 12th), so does construction on the new middle school. Please be mindful that SFES will be impacted too. Throughout the summer, there will be limited access with parking lot changes and the closure of Alfred Miley. All families will have access to the elementary school by using Greenwiew Drive.
Sincerely,

Lynn Bub
Elementary Principal

Community Farm Visit

A Trip to Hanke Farm
The fourth grade students visited Hanke Farm this month. Part of the fourth grade Social Studies curriculum is the study of Wisconsin.  One of the many reasons Wisconsin is so unique is because of the local goods and services that are produced here. Students learned about the goods produced on the farm on and where these products can be found within our community and throughout Wisconsin.  An opportunity to get up-close and personal on the farm enhances learning!
A Note about Fidgets

Students at SFES have access to fidgets within the classroom when necessary. Teachers have taken the time to review fidget expectations so that they are not a distraction to those students who choose not to access them. We have also had teachers such as Mrs. Kluth and Mrs. Koene utilize outside organizations such as DonorsChose.org in order to add further classroom options.
Recently, we have seen an increase in the number of students who have brought fidget spinners from home into the school environment. Unfortunately, these spinners have become more of a distraction within our learning environments. At this time, we are recommending that students keep their fidget spinners at home. They are welcome to use one of the many fidget options within their classroom if they are feeling one would assist with focus and learning. For more information on fidgets in the classroom, please view the link below.
Groundbreaking Set for June 1, 2017

Groundbreaking for the new
Sheboygan Falls Middle School
Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 12 Noon
Gather in front of the
Sheboygan Falls Elementary School
1 Alfred Miley Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085
Since November, when the community supported a referendum to build a new middle school, many details and plans have been finalized. The time has come to put the shovel in the ground and proceed with the project.
Groundbreaking Activities

Welcome and comments

Reading of winning student essay

Sixth-grade band performance

Groundbreaking ceremony
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Julie Hahn at [email protected]. Thank you!
Fine Arts Fest

Special Thanks to Mrs. Haines, Mr. Hoes, and Mrs. Stowers

If you have visited SFES lately, you might have noticed the beautiful artwork throughout our learning spaces. This artwork was on display for Fine Arts Fest that was held on April 27th. From singing to dancing, the audience got the opportunity to experience the diverse talents of our SFES students. Prior to the start of the talent show, students, family and friends could view living museum performances or view various artwork displayed throughout the school. Many thanks to Mrs. Haines, Mr. Hoes, and Mrs. Stowers for providing our students with this opportunity to showcase their talents.

Enrichment Opportunities

Work with Mrs. Anzia
Mrs. Anzia’s 4th Grade Enrichment group is focusing on analyzing famous historical figures based on various character traits that these individuals possessed as they “Dared to Dream” the impossible.  The students are being asked to research and write a character analysis of the person of their choosing by determining character traits and providing proof of those character traits.  Students are highly engaged in learning about these individuals and are consistently finding ways to “Dare to Dream” themselves!
Learning Experiences

LOST AND FOUND
Our lost and found is growing!

Is your child missing glasses, winter coat, hat, gloves, sweatshirt, swimsuit and more?  Please check in at the elementary office to check out our lost & found table so we can get these items returned to the correct owner before May 26.
MUSICAL EXPERIENCES
Students at SFES are growing as percussionists with our Adaptive Music Musician in Residence, Mr. Jim.  Mr. Jim comes from Madison to work with inclusive music classrooms to build drum circles. This opportunity
comes from a grant through the Very Special Arts organization.
KINDERGARTEN FARM VISIT
The kindergarten had the opportunity to visit the Wedepohl farm in Sheboygan Falls. Students had the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning within in our own community. Students participated in several centers surrounding the farm experience.

Save the Date

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR
The registration date for the 2017-18 school year has been set for July 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please note that registration is just ONE day this summer and will take place at the high school. Registration notifications, forms, and payments will all be done through Infinite Campus and convenience fees are waived during July and August. If online registration and fee payment are completed prior to this date, the only thing that will have to done at registration will be to have your student photographed and pick up schedules/teacher assignments.
Students unable to attend registration days will be able to make up photos in September after school starts. The first day of school is September 5.
Kindred Heart Families

Kindred Heart Families, Inc. a 501(3) non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to making sure that every child in the Wisconsin foster care system has more than just their basic medical and food needs met. Kindred Heart Families, Inc. is striving to make every child in foster and kinship care feel valued, comforted and loved.

We are holding our first annual Family FunFest on May 27th. Family FunFest is a benefit to raise money for Kindred Heart Families, Inc. many foster children programs. Our Family FunFest will have Children Games, a Bounce House, a Vendor and Craft Market, and a Brat Fry.

Thank you for your consideration. For more information, please contact Mary Ann at[email protected].
Open Enrollment Notice
Please click here for Open Enrollment information for the School District of Sheboygan Falls.

Boys and Girls Club Offerings

Boys and Girls Club Summer Programming
The Boys and Girls Club is offering activities for SFES students. Please view the flyer for more information.
Important Dates for your Calendar
May 18-19               Musician In Residence
May 20                    Color Run
May 25                    Field Day (swim suits, dry clothes, closed toes shoes and a towel!)
May 26-29               Memorial Day Weekend (no school Friday, May 26 & Monday, May 29)
May 30                    Rockin’ Recess
June 1                     4K Last Bash, 5:30-7:00 PM
June 8                     Last Day of School, 11:00 AM Release
June 12                   Summer School Starts
June 12                   Alfred Miley access closed – Use Greenview Drive to access SFES
School District of Sheboygan Falls
Elementary School 
1 Alfred Miley Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085  
Phone: 920-467-7820

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SFES Communicator – April 2017

Tuesday, April 11th, 2017
April, 2017
There are exciting things happening at SFES as we shift our lens to the experience our students have each day. First graders in Mr. Hoes class had a chance to experience the jungle as they worked on their related artwork. They created their Bengal tiger and rare white tiger artworks during class. As students were creating, Mr. Hoes played jungle music, provided photograph models, and created a construction paper jungle to give students inspiration on their journey! Students experienced what it would be like to be a tiger and inhabit a jungle complete with surrounding vines, a dimly lit tree canopy, and some thumping jungle music! The tigers never looked better….they were GRRRRRRRRReat! These experiences are what SFES staff members are striving to create for our students. Continue to watch for more universally designed experiences at SFES!

Sincerely,

Lynn Bub
Elementary Principal

Donors Choose

Donors Chose Mrs. Koene!
DonorsChoose.org is an organization that provides teachers with the opportunity to request resources from donors for their students in order to provide experiences within the classroom. Anyone can donate to a project. As of today, four of the projects that Mrs. Koene has submitted have been fully funded. The projects that Mrs. Koene has submitted range from providing fidgets and flexible seating options for students to asking for donors to purchase books to be used for a summer reading incentive program. For more information about DonorsChoose.org or to view one of Mrs. Koene’s fully-funded projects, please follow the link here.
Spring Newsletter

The District Office will be sending out a district-wide newsletter to our community.  It includes stories about how we deliver on our mission, vision and commitments. In addition, it includes middle school construction updates.  In case you do not receive it in your mailbox at your residence, you can also check it out online at the district website:

http://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/district/district-press-releases.cfm
A Calm Start

Take Time Thursdays

Every Thursday morning before school, students at SFES have the opportunity to participate in Take Time Thursday. In this program, students are introduced to stress management strategies such as movement breaks, art therapy, calming music techniques, deep breathing, and stretching of the body. The purpose of the Take Time Thursday program is to reduce stress, increase self-regulation, and enhance student performance and well-being. Special thanks to Mrs. Haines, Mrs. Humski, Mrs. Loehr, Mrs. Salzman, and Ms. Stanke for providing this opportunity for our students.
Learning Experiences

POLAR BEARS
Mrs. Thiel’s class has been learning about arctic animals
in the Scholastic Let’s Find 
Out periodical.
Mrs. Thiel’s class decided
that more people need to
know about the dangers that polar bears are facing
now and how that will impact their population in the future.
AUTISM AWARENESS
April is Autism Awareness Month! Students and staff across SFES dressed up as super heroes during the first week in April to bring awareness to autism.
UKULELE CLUB
Mrs. Haines’ fourth grade ukulele club regularly meets to learn more about ukulele music and to practice their ukuleles together. Students are busy preparing for the upcoming Fine Arts Festival where they plan to share their talents with our school community.
Reminder from Our Nurse

Health Tips on Nutrition from our Nurses:


1) Start with serving size
            Once you have a clear sense of what the listed serving size, think about how much you might eat in one setting and change the rest of the numbers to determine the actual calorie and nutrient amounts you will ingest.


2) Calories
             When you have calculated the actual number of calories you might consume in a serving, think about how that fits in with the rest of the calories you will take in that day as well as how many calories you might burn through physical activity.


3) Foods to Limit
              In general you want low numbers when it comes to fats (especially saturated and trans fat), cholesterol, sugar, and sodium.


4) Foods to Love
               Foods that are high in fiber and protein are smarter choices because they will leave you feeling fuller while providing energy. The minerals and vitamins help round out a healthy diet by protecting against disease while helping to maintain metabolism.


5) Keep it in Perspective
               The % DV (Daily Value) is the percent of each nutrient in a single serving in terms of the daily recommended amount, based upon consuming 2000 calories daily. Without this clue the rest of the numbers might not help that much as it can be hard to remember the recommendations on the average amounts a person should consume.
 
April Health Tips from the Sheboygan County Health Department:
 

Summer School Registration deadline April 18

Registration is now open!  If you are unable to complete registration online, please contact the school office for a paper version of the course guide and registration form.
Open Enrollment Notice
Please click here for Open Enrollment information for the School District of Sheboygan Falls.
Important Dates for your Calendar
April 13-17               Vacation
April 27                    Fine Arts Fest

Beginning the Conversation in the Community about Mental Health and Wellness


A Community Conversation was held in early March to open lines of communication with interested community members about mental health and wellness.
On Monday March 6, the District hosted “Think Haus,” an initiative of Lakeland University to engage in community conversations. The evening’s topic was mental health and wellness and the importance of information and community involvement in finding support for those affected. The event was held at the Sheboygan Falls Memorial Library and was open to the public.

Christie Gause-Bemis, a Department of Public Instruction education consultant, spoke with an interested crowd of approximately 30 community members. Ann Roy, director of student services, co-presented. Gause-Bemis underscored the importance of community involvement.

As more and more school districts and communities become increasingly aware of the need for more mental health services, the District is seeking to be proactive and open up lines of communication as it seeks community collaboration.
To guide its efforts, amongst other things, the District  completed the State of Wisconsin’s Mental Health Assessment of the District.  Using the results, a core committee of staff members, working with Ann Roy, have identified five core priorities for the District, including:
1.      Help all staff learn more about mental health, including mental illness and mental wellness.
2.      Identify and “map” system-wide resources that exist to address mental health issues.
3.      Provide opportunities for all students to learn more about mental health.
4.      Implement mental health wellness curriculum.
5.      Develop a clear and consistent referral process, including referral to outside resources.
Roy also presented to the Board of Education earlier in April about this topic. Roy presented these priorities and other detailed information to the Board of Education about the mental health issues affecting the schools. She explained the actions that have been taken already and discussed possible future actions. The presentation was intended to provide the Board with an in-depth look at this issue as the District plans its next steps.
School District of Sheboygan Falls
Elementary School 
1 Alfred Miley Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085  
Phone: 920-467-7820 

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SFES Communicator – March 2017

Thursday, March 2nd, 2017
March, 2017
On March 9th, parents have the opportunity to meet once again with teachers regarding their child’s progress. Although spring conferences may not be necessary for every student, please know that we are happy to share development progress at anytime. You are encouraged to reach out to your child’s teacher(s) and keep the lines of communication open as your child’s social, emotional, and academic success is important to us. We value you and your commitment to your’s child’s education here at Sheboygan Falls Elementary School. For more information, please use the link below.
Finally, in April, our third and fourth grade students will be taking the Wisconsin Forward Exam. This exam was designed with the intention to assess how well our SFES students are performing in relation to the WI Academic Standards. Students in third grade are assessed in Math and English/Language Arts (ELA) and students in fourth grade are assessed in Math, ELA, Social Students and Science. Throughout the month of March, our students will have the opportunity to try out the online features before taking the exam in April.  For more information, please view the brochure from the WI Department of Public Instruction.
Sincerely,
Lynn Bub
Elementary Principal
Spring Newsletter

The District Office will be sending out a district-wide newsletter to our community.  It includes stories about how we deliver on our mission, vision and commitments. In addition, it includes middle school construction updates.  In case you do not receive it in your mailbox at your residence, you can also check it out online at the district website:

http://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/district/district-press-releases.cfm
Connections to Curriculum

Third Grade visit to The Siberian Outpost

In February, third grade students visited the Siberian Outpost as part of their learning surrounding the Iditarod. Students learn about how to care for the sled dogs, mushing, and details about Jim’s Siberian Outpost business. Leading up to this field trip, students studied the Iditarod in their Science, Social Studies and Literacy classes.
Learning Experiences

AUTHOR VISIT
On February 7th, students at SFES were treated to a visit from author Marla McKenna. Ms. McKenna read her book, Mom’s Big Catch to our students in addition to speaking more about what it means to be an author.
WE COLLABORATE
Students in Mrs. Loehr’s Kindergarten classroom and students in Mrs. Grunwald’s 4th grade classroom collaborated on a Bookworm Gardens proposal. Together, students designed a space for Bookworm Gardens around the themes from the book, The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires. The winner will be chosen on March 15th.
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Congratulations to our SFES students for raising over $12,000 for Jump Rope for Heart sponsored by the American Heart Association. The students pictured raised the most money this year.
Reminder from Our Nurse

Flu Prevention
The power is in your hands to prevent the FLU!
Imagine how great it would be if you were never sick again from a respiratory infection such as the respiratory flu, common colds, pink eye, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, TB and more.
The 4 Principles of Hand Awareness:
1. WASH your hands when they are dirty and before eating.
2. DO NOT cough into your hands
3. DO NOT sneeze into your hands.
4. DO NOT put your fingers in your eyes, nose, or mouth

Summer School Online Registration 

Registration is now open!  If you are unable to complete registration online, please contact the school office for a paper version of the course guide and registration form.
Open Enrollment Notice
Please click here for Open Enrollment information for the School District of Sheboygan Falls.
Important Dates for your Calendar
March 9               Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30
March 13             Friends of Falcon Families (PTO) Meeting 6:15
March 21-29        aimsWEB Spring Screener
March 31             End of Third Quarter
School District of Sheboygan Falls
Elementary School 
1 Alfred Miley Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085  
Phone: 920-467-7820 

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SFES Communicator – February 2017

Monday, February 6th, 2017
February, 2017
Here at SFES, our teachers and staff members work hard to not only meet the academic needs of our students, but also their social and emotional needs, too. Throughout the year, Mrs. Humski and Ms. Stanke, our school counselors, have been developing lessons plans called ‘cool tools’ to help students learn about expected and unexpected behaviors. These ‘cool tools’ assist students in understanding the expectations for our learning spaces throughout the building including the playground areas.
SFES staff model the expected and unexpected language for students every day. When a teacher encounters a problem, they may say, “Your behavior was very unexpected, what choice could you have made?” Feel free to ask your child about expected and unexpected behaviors. This universal language can also be easily transferred from school to home.
Sincerely,
Lynn Bub
Elementary Principal
Middle School Building Construction Update

We are making good progress on the design phase for the new middle school. 
Middle School staff members have met with the architects to provide their input into the plans. Several school staff members have visited other school districts to view  new schools and gather input from those school leaders. We meet weekly with the architects to keep plans moving ahead.
The Board of Education is meeting February 6 to review the plans and provide more input. In March, based on the plans for the school, we will be selecting furnishings and equipment.
Our current timeline is:
Now-April: Architectural design
May/June-August 2018: Groundbreaking and construction
August 2018: Open new Middle School
Community Conversation
On January 23, the School District of Sheboygan Falls hosted an open Community Conversation for residents interested in learning more about how the School District will make its future decisions about the existing middle school.

Here is the  press release that you may have seen in The Falls News.
If you have any questions about the progress on the Middle School, questions about the existing middle school, or any other questions about our School District, please contact Superintendent Jean Born or any Board of Education member.  They welcome the opportunity to answer your questions.
Please stay tuned for plans about our groundbreaking, when the time comes!
Supporting Students

Our RtI Team

Response to Intervention (RtI) is a process that helps determine when students need extra support in literacy and math. Our team works with students and teachers on a daily basis to monitor student growth and development. Students who receive special supports may enter and exit this programming based on their personal need throughout their elementary experience. RtI can be for everyone. We are fortunate to have the expertise of Mrs. Salzman, Mrs. Reiter, Mrs. Anzia, and Mrs. Bisterfeldt on our RtI team.
Learning Experiences

MLK DAY
To recognize and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, students in Mrs. Grunwald’s class read the book, Martin’s BIG Words . Students then discussed the idea that the “big” words MLK used were not big in size, but big in importance. Students then brainstormed important words that represented what they dreamed of for the world. Then students completed a visual picture of their “dream” for the world.
4 K EXPLORES BEMIS
Scott Keuhn from Bemis Manufacturing visited Mrs. Adelman and Mrs. Schliewe’s 4K classes to introduce their students to the products that Bemis produces. Following Mr. Keuhn’s presentation, students connected their learning about manufacturing by participating in activities that focused on developing products. Mrs. Adelman and Mrs. Koene spent a week this summer at Bemis through our externship program.
MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
Students in third grade explored the properties of magnets. As a part of the engineering and design process, students across SFES regularly use a variety instructional materials to explore through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).
NAEP Assessment for Fourth Grade

Dear Fourth Grade Parents,
On February 15th, a group of randomly selected fourth graders will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Performance (NAEP) Assessment. This fourth grade group will represent thousands of other students across the country. Known as the ‘Nation’s Report Card’, NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students in the United States know and can do.  NAEP, administered by the National Center for Education Statistics of the U.S. Department of Education, assesses what students know and can do. The NAEP is different from our state assessment, because it provides a common measure of student achievement across the country. To learn more about NAEP, please visit the following links.

Trauma Informed Parenting

Sheboygan County Health and Human Services is offering a parent workshop on Trauma Informed Parenting on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from March 15th through May 10th. Please see the attached fliers for more information.

National School Counselor Week

STRESS LESS!
The School District of Sheboygan Falls will once again be celebrating National School Counselor Week during the week of Feb. 6-10. There will be daily announcements that include stress less tips for staff and students. Everyone will be encouraged to participate in different Stress Less activities throughout the week.  Stress is something that we all experience and it is important that we remember to take care of ourselves and our mental health. Here are some things that you can do to stress less:
  1. Focus on what you can control
  2. Go for a walk
  3. Color
  4. Talk about it
  5. Breath
  6. Look for opportunities in life’s challenges
  7. Dance it out
  8. Treat yourself
  9. Reminisce about good times
  10. Ask for a hug
  11. Go to bed earlier
  12. Smile
Take some time for yourselves! Thank you for your support! ~ Sheboygan Falls Elementary School Counseling Department

Summer School Registration Coming Soon

Save the Dates!
The elementary and middle school June session of summer school will run from June 12th – June 30th. Sessions run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Registration materials will be available in Infinite Campus early – mid March.
A summer school bus will provide pickup and drop-off at three designated locations again this summer.
Open Enrollment Notice
Please click here for Open Enrollment information for the School District of Sheboygan Falls.
Important Dates for your Calendar
February 6-10      Stress Less Week
February 7           Author Visit
February 7/8/9     Third Grade Siberian Outpost Trip
February 8           100th Day of School
February 9           4K Open House Event
February 15         NAEP Assessment (*selected 4th graders)
February 17        No School for Students/Professional Staff Inservice
February 21         Winter Song Fest – Kindergarten/2nd Grade
February 22         Winter Song Fest – 4th Grade
February 23         Winter Song Fest – 1st/3rd Grade
School District of Sheboygan Falls
Elementary School 
1 Alfred Miley Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085  
Phone: 920-467-7820 

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SFES Communicator – December 2016

Monday, December 19th, 2016
December, 2016
Literacy continues to be a focus for us this winter at SFES.  Students and teachers alike are enthusiastic about the writing pieces that we have added to our practice.  Research tells us that strong writing skills connects to reading skills and beyond!  Thanks for your partnership and support at home as you model enthusiasm for everyday literacy.
Sincerely,
Lynn Bub
Elementary Principal
Middle School Building Construction Update

As you are aware, the voters of the School District of Sheboygan Falls
overwhelmingly approved the November 8
referendum question to  build a new middle school on the site adjacent to theSheboygan Falls Elementary School.
What’s next?
Work has begun to detail plans for the new middle school. At a very high level, the general timeline for building the new middle school is:
Now-April: Architectural design
May/June-August 2018: Groundbreaking and construction
August 2018: Open new school
What happens to the existing middle school?
While the existing middle school will continue in use until the new school is opened, a critical part of that plan includes repurposing the current middle school building. First, the Board intends to offer the building for sale. If the building does not sell, it will be demolished and converted into green space. We know neighbors of the existing middle school, staff and others in the community may have questions about this process.
Therefore a Community Conversation, open to all, will be:
January 23, 2017, 6:30 p.m., Middle School Library
Topic: Process and plans for the existing Middle School
At the Community Conversation, we will share more information about the process the Board of Education will follow for the disposition of the existing Middle School and answer questions.
Learning Experiences

We Can Code

Students at SFES having been learning about computer programming during the past couple of months. Mr. Nikson, our Director of Instructional Technology, has been visiting classrooms to teach students about coding through the use of music. Students have been using applications such as Kodable and Bee Bots to experiment with coding in their classrooms.
Learning Beyond the Classroom

FRIENDSHIP FUN
Mrs. Pilgrim’s friendship lunch bunch had a fun time reading the story, Turkey Trouble and making their turkey crafts together. The students shared their funny reasons for saving the turkey such as by eating more bacon!
HELPING HANDS
Some fourth grade students presented Mrs. Bub with the option of helping to clean-up the lunch room as part of a service challenge. These students extended their challenge to their fellow classmates and therefore, developed a lunch room helper schedule.
CLASSROOM PARTNERS
The kindergarten students made gingerbread houses with their reading buddies from third grade. The third graders acted as building supervisors while the kindergarten students built their creations.
Note from our School Nurses

Dear Falcon Parents,
The Sheboygan Falls School District Nurses have been notified by the Health Department that there has been an increase of Pertussis in Sheboygan County. Although we do not have a case in our community, this is a good opportunity to review your immunization records and your child’s immunization records. The Center for Disease Control recommends that children, ages 11 and up (6th grade) and adults, should receive a Tdap booster. It not only gives a tetanus booster but gives a booster of acellular Pertussis.
Please read more about pertussis here:
Thank You and Have a Healthy Holiday Season,
Jessica Mattia-Barry RN,BSN and Lisa Hackbarth RN,BSN
Important Dates for your Calendar
December 20       4K Holiday Program – HS Auditorum – 6:00 PM
December 22       Holiday Sing-Along K5-4 – ES Gym – 6:00 PM
December 26-January 2         Winter Break
January 3             Back to School
January 9             Friends of SFES PTO Meeting – ES Library – 6:15
January 20           End of First Semester
January 21           PTO Swim Event – HS Pool
January 23           No School for Students
School District of Sheboygan Falls
Elementary School 
1 Alfred Miley Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085  
Phone: 920-467-7820 

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SFES Communicator – October 2016

Monday, October 31st, 2016
October, 2016
Greetings!
During the month of October, SFES students have been focusing on safety, literacy, and healthy relationships.  Special thanks to our fire department for a very special fire safety week. Read on to see more of our learning paths!
Sincerely,
Lynn Bub
Elementary Principal
Bully Prevention Month 

SFES Students Take Stand and Lend a Hand 

Students at Sheboygan Falls Elementary celebrated National Bully Prevention month in October. They participated in many learning opportunities about bullying such as, twice weekly announcements, CAPPS lessons, wearing black on Wednesdays, and participating in the “Take a Stand. Lend a Hand. Stop Bullying” mural that students added their hand-prints to pledge to be “Bully-Free.”
Learning Beyond the Classroom

AUTHOR VISIT
Author, Duncan Tonatiuh spoke with our 3rd and 4th graders on October 7th. He shared what it is like to be an author and illustrator.
FOSSIL FINDS
Students in Mr. Hoes’ class explored an archaeological dig site. They studied their findings and displayed them in their own Museum of Science and History.
COMMUNITY VISITS
The kindergarten students visited the apple orchard and discovered how the business operates. The students learned about how apples are picked, washed, stored,  and packaged for us to eat. Yum!

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REFERENDUM INFORMATION – NOVEMBER 8 BALLOT
The proposal
Build a new, 125,000 square foot, 550-student, grade 5-8 middle school on district-owned property, east of the elementary school, with flexible learning spaces and classrooms providing for technology integration, collaboration for small and large groups, and adaptable spaces for a variety of educational opportunities. The plan includes a controlled, main entrance/office area for safety and a two-court gym and cafeteria/commons with a performance stage between them which will be accessible from either area.  The plan will also be ADA compliant, address on-site traffic, and provide separate bus and car drop-off areas for student safety.
Important dates for your Calendar
November 3         Parent/teacher conference night
November 5         Falcons Families of SFES (PTO) Vendor Fair (including book fair)
November 7         Parent/teacher conference night (it was originally November 8, which is   election day)
November 14       Families of SFES (PTO) Meeting (6:15 PM, SFES Library)
*Our book fair is open during parent-conferences.  Stop by to get some early Holiday gift ideas that promote reading! 
November 18       Falcon Families of SFES Falcon Gear Fundraiser Orders Due
November 24-25  No school for students

EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Keeping students safe & families informed
On the afternoon of Wednesday, October 26, the district’s safety team and Sheboygan Falls Elementary School staff conducted a small scale reunification drill. The drill involved students and families who had voluntarily agreed to take part in the practice. Students were evacuated to a reunification site while parents received an automated message about the pickup location. Once parents arrived at the site, they were required to show a photo ID and were then reunified with their children. Following the drill, Safety Team members met to debrief the experience and make plans to better the protocol in the safety plan.  Please see the link below to read the Parent Emergency Guide and become familiar with the information provided.
School District of Sheboygan Falls
Elementary School 
1 Alfred Miley Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085  
Phone: 920-467-7820

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SFES Communicator – September 2016

Monday, September 26th, 2016
September, 2016
We’re off to a great start to the school year.  Be sure to ask your son/daughter about our launch!  The first 4-6 weeks of school, we spend time launching procedures by modeling, practicing, and building stamina.  Examples include launching academic work, like readers/writers workshop or math centers, and regular procedures like efficiently getting ready for lunch.  Taking this time to teach and practice helps students gain confidence and independence in their jobs at school.  It supports each student on their learning path!
Sincerely,
Lynn Bub
Elementary Principal
Starting early with Literacy

District partners with Memorial Library to promote 1,000 Books Program
Launched by the Sheboygan Falls Memorial Library, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is part of a national initiative designed to foster and strengthen per-literacy skills in young children. Although children generally learn to read after they start kindergarten, being exposed to books and especially having their parents or other adults read to them helps get them ready to read on their own.

Learn More

Launching everywhere!

PLAYGROUND
We’re working hard on “above the line” behavior at recess time.
HALLWAY
We’re working hard on “zero noise” voices while in the halls.
CLASSROOM
We’re working hard at being good group workers who use stamina to stay focused on the learning task.

REFERENDUM INFORMATION – NOVEMBER 8 BALLOT
The proposal
Build a new, 125,000 square foot, 550-student, grade 5-8 middle school on district-owned property, east of the elementary school, with flexible learning spaces and classrooms providing for technology integration, collaboration for small and large groups, and adaptable spaces for a variety of educational opportunities. The plan includes a controlled, main entrance/office area for safety and a two-court gym and cafeteria/commons with a performance stage between them which will be accessible from either area.  The plan will also be ADA compliant, address on-site traffic, and provide separate bus and car drop-off areas for student safety.
Important dates for your Calendar
September 27   Back to School BINGO Night sponsored by Falcon Families of SFES, 6 p.m.
October 20-21  No School for Students
November 3     Parent/teacher conference night
November 7     Parent/teacher conference night (it was originally November 8, which is election day).
School District of Sheboygan Falls
Elementary School 
1 Alfred Miley Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085  
Phone: 920-467-7820 

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SFES Communicator – May/June 2016

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Dates and Events
May 26 – Field Day
 

May 27 – May 30

Memorial Weekend
No school for students
June 7 – Last Day of School (Early Release 11:00 AM)
July 28 11:30-6:30
Registration @ SFHS
August 2 11:30-6:30
Registration @ SFHS
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  May/June 2016

SAVE THE DATE – Summer Registration
Registration going ONLINE
Registration dates are listed below and be held once again at Sheboygan Falls High School.  Please note that registration will be going almost entirely online this summer. Rather than printing all forms, you will be able to complete most information online through Parent Portal in Infinite Campus prior to arriving to Registration. If you have not already set up your Portal account, you will be receiving a reminder email from Infinite Campus to prompt you to do so.  Completing this now will help you prepare for the registration process in July.
July 28 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Registration and Photos @ SFHS
August 2 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Registration and Photos @ SFHS

STEAM Education
Rocketing into Science

The 4K students and their third grade buddies were able to launch rockets together. 4K just finished a two week unit on Space. Mr. Russell Hollman, a retired science teacher (and Mrs. Schliewe’s father) came to school and taught the children about rocket launching and how to stay safe.
 

Shake Rattle and Roll
Second Graders Use the Engineering Design Process

Mrs. Kamke’s second grade students used the Engineering Design Process to create a building that could withstand an earthquake (a pan of jello shaken by Mrs. Kamke). Students used marshmallows and toothpicks and of course their knowledge to create the structures.

Making the Air More Breathable
Celebrating Earth and Arbor Day

Fourth graders received free trees from the DNR to celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day. They were encouraged to plant the trees to help the environment.

Third Grade Connects with Japan
Third Graders reach out to learn about different cultures.
This picture was taken by third Grade students for their pen pal friends in Japan. This picture was sent to our friends along with our final letters to say thanks for sharing about their culture and their school, John O. Arnn Elementary School, near the Camp Zama facility in Japan.

Students learned much about their friends (favorite food, video game, color, sport, subject, etc), as well as topics being discussed in the classroom.  Despite the distance, it was fun to learn how much in common our students had with their friends in Japan.

Rockin’ Recess
An annual tradition @ SFES

Students had a fun lunch and recess on May 13.  In addition to a DJ playing dance music, there were also a variety of activities to get students moving!
 

Color Run May 14
Despite the chilly weather and gray skies, the Falcon Families had great response for the Color Run May 14, with over 300 runners and walkers. Many thanks to all involved in planning and volunteering for the event!

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.
School District of Sheboygan Falls Non-discrimination Statement
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.
 

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