SFES Communicator – February 14, 2020
February 14th, 2020
February 14, 2020
Upcoming Events
February
18 Super Hero Dress Up Day! For our earned celebration through Pennies for Patients–dress as any admired hero (every day heroes count)!
20 Winter Songfest (HS Auditorium) for Grade 2 (11:00) and Grade 4 (11:30)
22 Wisconsin Singers @ SFHS 7:00 pm
 
March
5 Optional Spring Parent Teacher Conferences (sign-up here)
21 – 29 Spring Break (No School)
Pennies for Patients Service Learning …
A Success
A huge thank you to our students, families and staff for a successful service learning project. We raised over $3,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society with our spare change! Students earned a crazy sock day, a super hero dress up day (coming up Tuesday, February 18), and can look forward to Principal Karaoke in March. 
What a fun way to help others and learn about citizenship!
4K Open House
Our 4K Open House was a success! Thanks to all who attended. If you missed the yummy food, free book, and play time, you can still learn how to join us for 4K in the fall. Please call our office at 920-467-7820 so we can reserve your spot. More information is available on our website HERE.
Tidbit Times
It’s National Heart Awareness AND Kid’s Oral Health Month! To learn more, c
lick here for the February Tidbit Times Newsletter.
Notice to Parents Who are Moving out of the District
If you are anticipating a move or moving out of the Sheboygan Falls District during the current school year, your student can continue attending school in Sheboygan Falls. Please contact your building office, or the district office, to receive DPI Form PI-9419-B – Request for Tuition Waiver Due to Move, for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. 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 for the remainder of this school year. An open enrollment application or alternate open enrollment application will then need to be completed for the 2020-2021 school year and beyond. Please call Julie Hahn at 467-7893 if you have any questions regarding tuition waivers or open enrollment.
Message from the Principals
SFES families,
 
Our students are SO excited that we earned enough money through Pennies for Patients to experience Principal Karaoke this spring. Mrs. Bub and Mrs. Hyde have some special ideas in store for this celebration, so watch for photos after spring break. Thanks to our families for helping our students see the importance of community and supporting causes that help others!
 
Lynn Bub, SFES Principal
Shelley Hyde, SFES Associate Principal
 

 

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SFES Communicator – January 31, 2020
January 31st, 2020
January 31, 2020
Upcoming Events
February
11 Open House for 4K 5:00-6:30 pm
10-14 Pennies for Patients Service Learning Project
20 Winter Songfest (HS Auditorium) for Grade 2 (11:00) and Grade 4 (11:30)
22 Wisconsin Singers @ SFHS 7:00 pm
Teachers on Scavenger Hunt
For our professional development this month, teachers spent time learning about the Social-Emotional Competencies. We were able to practice communication skills, relationship-building, and trust. Take a look for your teacher participating in this experiential learning!
Pennies for Patients Service Learning
During the week of February 10-14, 2020, Sheboygan Falls Elementary School will be participating in Pennies for Patients, a service-learning program that helps raise critical funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the world’s largest nonprofit fighting blood cancer.
Many in our building know someone affected by Leukemia or Lymphoma, and Pennies for Patients is a small way for us to show our support for finding a cure. Every penny counts! Check out more information here.
A Message from Our School Nurses
Coronavirus isn’t rare. In fact, seasonal coronavirus activity typically increases in Wisconsin this time of year, along with influenza and other respiratory viruses. Attention is heightened in this outbreak because it is a novel, or new, form of the virus.
 
“We know people are wondering what to do to protect themselves and their families from this virus. Our best advice is to follow the same steps for avoiding colds and flu, including staying home when you’re sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and frequently washing hands,” Ayers said.
 
People who are planning a trip to China should keep an eye on news reports and be aware of this rapidly changing situation. People who have returned from China and are feeling sick should contact their health care provider and let them know about the travel and symptoms before going to a clinic, office, or emergency room.
 
DHS is providing updates on 2019 novel coronavirus, including case counts, on our 
Outbreaks and Investigations webpage
. It will be updated by 2 p.m. each afternoon.
 
Because we are still in flu season and the flu is also a serious respiratory disease, we continue to encourage everyone to get a flu shot, if you are able. 
 
Tips to Prepare for 4-Year Old Kindergarten
 
We are looking forward to meeting and welcoming our incoming 4K and brand new 5K families at our Open House! Please RSVP by February 6th if you will be joining us for dinner (920-467-7820). See more information below and here.
Notice to Parents Who are Moving out of the District
If you are anticipating a move or moving out of the Sheboygan Falls District during the current school year, your student can continue attending school in Sheboygan Falls. Please contact your building office, or the district office, to receive DPI Form PI-9419-B – Request for Tuition Waiver Due to Move, for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. 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 for the remainder of this school year. An open enrollment application or alternate open enrollment application will then need to be completed for the 2020-2021 school year and beyond. Please call Julie Hahn at 467-7893 if you have any questions regarding tuition waivers or open enrollment.
Message from the Principals
Dear SFES families,
 
As we celebrate the new year (and our days start to get longer again), our thoughts turn to spring. Hopefully, the groundhog can give us some good news, but if not, please do continue to send winter outerwear with your child(ren) each day. 
Play is truly the work of childhood!
You can help by making sure your child has what they need to get outside, move their bodies, and practice their social skills. 
 
Thanks, always, for your partnership.
 
Lynn Bub, SFES Principal
Shelley Hyde, SFES Associate Principal
 

 

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SFES Communicator – January 17, 2020
January 21st, 2020
January 17, 2020
Upcoming Events
January
20 Inservice day for teachers, no school for students 
 
February
5 Principal for the Day Activity
11 Open House for 4K 5:00-6:30 pm.
10-14 Pennies for Patients Service Learning Project
District Launches New App
We are excited to announce the launch of the “Sheboygan Falls School Dist” app by SchoolInfoApp which is now available for iOS™, Android™, and Windows™ devices. The app enables parents, students, and staff to stay connected and informed about what’s happening at the District level, as well as all three of our schools.
Families will still need to use Infinite Campus to make lunch payments and grades, as well as Canvas to view student work. Both of these applications are linked at the bottom of our new app.
 
More information about our app, as well as helpful hints can be found on our website:
 
The SFSDconnect app that was previously being used will be discontinued.
Crossing Guard Appreciation
Thank you to our amazing crossing guards, Ms. Tina and Ms. Chelsea that support the students of the Sheboygan Falls School District. 
Reminder
SNOW! The snow has finally arrived and seems to be staying for awhile. With that in mind, a few things to remind all families. First of all, drop off time is at 7:30 am. There is no supervision prior to 7:30 and students should not be out in front of Door #3 waiting for it to open as they are starting to play in the snow mounds outside. This can be very slippery and dangerous, especially as there is no supervision.
 
The cones have been picked up at this time due to the plow coming through the parking lot. Please know, that although they are removed at this time, that is still a designed walking path and cars should not pull forward into the loop from the parking lot.
Click here for the Tidbit Times Newsletter and learn more about Safety in the Snow.
Notice to Parents Who are Moving out of the District
If you are anticipating a move or moving out of the Sheboygan Falls District during the current school year, your student can continue attending school in Sheboygan Falls. Please contact your building office, or the district office, to receive DPI Form PI-9419-B – Request for Tuition Waiver Due to Move, for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. 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 for the remainder of this school year. An open enrollment application or alternate open enrollment application will then need to be completed for the 2020-2021 school year and beyond. Please call Julie Hahn at 467-7893 if you have any questions regarding tuition waivers or open enrollment.
We are Hiring
School District of Sheboygan Falls is seeking applications for a weekend pool custodial position: 6 hours per weekend/Year Round. 
 
Duties include pool area cleaning. Starting date: February 9, 2020
Starting pay rate: $15.21/hr.
 
Job applications can be found on our website:  
https://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/employment/custodial-positions
 
Applications can be sent to: Kevin Dulmes, Facilities Manager, 220 Amherst Avenue, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
Message from the Principals
Dear SFES families,
 
Principal and Associate Principal for the Day is almost here! Mrs. Bub and Mrs. Hyde are very thrilled that they will have some extra help in the office on February 5th. Many exciting tasks are planned. Hopefully, you’re child will come home with something to share about the day.
 
Lynn Bub, SFES Principal
Shelley Hyde, SFES Associate Principal
 

 

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SFES Communicator – December 16, 2019
December 16th, 2019

 
December 16, 2019
Upcoming Events
December 19: All School Family Holiday Sing-Along, 6:00 PM, SFES Gymnasium
(Don’t forget your jammies and be ready to sing)
December 20: Students and staff wear Christmas sweater and/or jammies
December 23-January 1: Winter Break (return to school on January 2)
January 9: Falcon Families (formerly PTO) meeting, SFES Library 6:15pm
Tidbit Times
Click here for the Tidbit Times Newsletter and learn more about Safety in the Snow.
Kindness Elves
Mrs. Koehl’s class is enjoying “Kindness Elves” this December to help them be more kind and thoughtful during this festive time of year. Yesterday the “Kindness Elves” asked the students to read to a Kindergarten class. Mrs. Kluz’s class graciously accepted our invitation! What an excellent opportunity for the 4th graders to read and work with a wonderful group of Kindergarteners!
 
Inspire Sheboygan County Externship
Eleven district teachers recently took part in an externship at American Orthodontics in Sheboygan. Check out their feedback below.
 
I really enjoyed having the opportunity to visit AO. It allowed me to experience how the problem-solving skills that we teach in the classroom are applied in a real-world setting. Thanks again AO!
~ Mr. Perkovich
 
It was a validating experience for me, as a lot of the skills they are looking for in their employees are pieces we are teaching and embedding through our social skill instruction (problem-solving, communication, responsibility, time management, etc.).
-Ms.Weiss
Date Set for Required 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 on January 20, 2020, from 4 to 5 pm in the District Office inside 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]
Notice to parents who are moving out of the district
If you are anticipating a move or moving out of the Sheboygan Falls District during the current school year, your student can continue attending school in Sheboygan Falls. Please contact your building office, or the district office, to receive DPI Form PI-9419-B – Request for Tuition Waiver Due to Move, for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. 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 for the remainder of this school year. An open enrollment application or alternate open enrollment application will then need to be completed for the 2020-2021 school year and beyond. Please call Julie Hahn at 467-7893 if you have any questions regarding tuition waivers or open enrollment.
Nurses’ Notes
Battery Caution
A friendly reminder to keep children and pets safe this holiday season: double check that the batteries in your ornaments/holiday decorations are secured with a screw. If accidentally ingested, these “button-batteries” cannot simply “be passed” due to the injuries the battery acid can do if they leak internally.
more
 
Flu
As we go into winter break, the school nurses want to share that we expect the flu season to really start to roll-in when we return in January. For those of you who like data, take a peek at the most recent WI flu data:
Please talk to you children about good handwashing and covering your coughs to prevent the spread of flu. If you haven’t gotten your flu shots, over break would be a great time!!
Search Firm Seeks Input
The School District of Sheboygan Falls Board of Education has selected McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development to assist them in the important task of selecting superintendent candidates for the board to interview.
 
Parents are invited to give valuable input into determining the qualities of the next Superintendent. We would appreciate it if you would take time from your busy schedule to meet with the consultants on Tuesday, January 7th at 6:00 p.m. at the Sheboygan Falls Middle School Library, 2 Alfred W. Miley Avenue in Sheboygan Falls.
 
You input is very important to us, we hope you will attend! This meeting is open to any patron who wishes to provide input.
 
Sincerely,
 
Dr. Brian Hanes,
Lead Consultant
McPherson & Jacobson, LLC
Message from the Principals
Dear SFES families,
 
With this season of snuggling in, we would like to encourage everyone to continue reading over the winter holiday break! Read a menu, a favorite magazine, play a board game with directions, or read a recipe! Spending time reading with children in your daily life sets them up for a lifetime of this important skill. Have a wonderful break!
 
Lynn Bub, SFES Principal
Shelley Hyde, SFES Associate Principal
 

 

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SFES Communicator – November 22, 2019
November 22nd, 2019
November 22, 2019
Upcoming Events
November 28-29:
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
 
December 4:
All District Pajama Day (wellness focus on healthy sleep habits)
December 7:
Main Street Memories & Middle School Craft Fair to be held at SFES
December 19:
All School Family Holiday Sing-Along, 6:00 PM, ES Library
Title I Family Engagement
Thanks to our family members who were able to join us for Title I Family Week. We’d like to share the presentation with all families, as well as all of the fun photos from this event.
Main Street Memories “Festival of Lights”
From the Nurse
As the cold weather is upon us and we are indoors with each other and our families please remember some important health tips. 
 
National Handwashing Week is December 1-7, 2019. This is so important for Infection Prevention. 
 
Follow these simple steps:
  • Wash or sanitize your hands upon entering the building. 
  • Always wash or sanitize your hands when dirty or before eating.
  • Do not cover you cough or sneeze with your hands.
  • Finally, remember to never touch your T zone (mucous membranes of the eyes, nose or mouth) This reduces your chances of getting sick from a respiratory or gastro-intestinal infection.
 
SPREAD THE WORD NOT THE GERMS!!!!!!!!!
 
First graders enjoyed a hands-on opportunity (pun intended) to learn about proper handwashing. Thanks, Nurse Amber, for spending this time with students talking about healthy habits.
We are Hiring
Job Title:
Playground/Lunchroom Supervisor for Elementary School
 
How to Apply:
 An application can be downloaded from the district website,
https://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/employment/support-staff-positions
 
Send application, resume, and references to: Mrs. Lynn Bub, 1 Alfred W. Miley Avenue, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085; or email to
[email protected]
.
Message from the Principals
Dear SFES families,
 
As Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, we wanted to let you know how grateful we are for your continued support and investment in Sheboygan Falls Elementary School. It was wonderful to see our families at Title I Week and first grade music informances. We look forward to seeing you at our All-School Holiday Sing-Along on December 19th.
 
Thanks for your assistance with our Virtual Learning Day trial on November 14. All Chromebooks were returned safely, and students were also successful in completing the homework that had been assigned. We feel we are prepared for a Virtual Learning Day, but hopeful we do not get weather that will require us to use one!
 
Lynn Bub, SFES Principal
Shelley Hyde, SFES Associate Principal
 

 

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SFES Communicator – November 1, 2019
November 1st, 2019
November 1, 2019
Upcoming Events
 
November 2: Falcon Families Vendor Fair & Book Fair, 9am-2pm, Gym & Cafeteria
November 3: Test of the Infinite Campus Alert System
November 4: 6:30pm Virtual Learning Day information session, MS Commons
November 6-12: Book Fair (Book Fair open during school hours and conferences)
November 7: 3:45-7:30pm Parent Conferences
November 7-9: SFHS Musical, 9 to 5
November 11: Veterans Day Program 8:30am at SFHS
November 12: 3:45-6:30pm Parent Conferences
November 14: Virtual Learning Day trial
November 14: 6:15pm Friends of Falcon Families Meeting in the library
November 15-22: Title I Family Day see more
November 28-29: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Our Notification System is back to Infinite Campus
System Alert test planned for November 3
School District of Sheboygan Falls is returning to Infinite Campus for its notification system.
 
The following information asks you to update your preferences in Infinite Campus to receive emergency notifications and also explains why we are making the request. 
 
How to update Infinite Campus preferences:
 
You are already part of Infinite Campus as a parent/guardian in this District. At registration, you would have selected your preferences, or settings, for receiving important notifications. However, to be sure everyone has their preferences up-to-date, please:
 
· Go into Infinite Campus Parent Portal and confirm that your notifications are correctly selected. Infinite Campus requires you to opt into receiving text messages, as some phone plans charge to receive texts.
 
· We have included a diagram to show you how to do that.
read more
 
Why is the District using Infinite Campus for emergency notifications?
 
Earlier this school year, the district informed parents/guardians that the District was switching to a new notification system. To make the change, we asked parents/guardians to create their preferences for notifications using Campus Suite. We made that request so that we could conduct a test of the new system. Unfortunately, the test demonstrated that the service is not as reliable as we would like it to be. We first tried to work with the company, but in the end, we determined that the fix was too far down the road for us to be comfortable. We decided to go back to Infinite Campus because the reliability of an emergency notification system is extremely important.
 
Finding the problems BEFORE actually needing to use the system is good news, yet we realize it may be confusing or it may be an inconvenience. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you to everyone who helped us test an alternative system, and thank you also for your cooperation to update Infinite Campus.
 
How do I know Infinite Campus is working?
 
We will run one additional test of Infinite Campus alert notification on Sunday, November 3 at noon. If you do not receive the test message, please check your notification settings again. You can also call the school office on Monday for assistance.  
November 4 Parent Session for Virtual Learning Days
Virtual Learning Days (VLD) can be used in the event of severe weather events (e.g., wind chill, snow, flooding) and illness epidemics. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction piloted VLD in districts throughout the state with great success. Given the weather forecasted for the upcoming winter,
the School District of Sheboygan Falls is preparing for the use of VLD.
 
We are thankful for those families who recently completed the survey that was sent out to check on home Internet access. The results indicate that our students should be successful connecting their 1:1 devices or using a home computer. If this is not the case, our staff will make every attempt to make an alternative activity available. 
 
If you would like to learn more about VLD, please read the document linked below. We are also offering an evening session for families and their caregivers to learn more. This event will take place on Monday, November 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
at the middle school commons area. In addition, on November 14, we will be assigned virtual homework for grades 1 through 8, as these students are normally not allowed to take their Chromebooks home. This should be a great opportunity for families to check connectivity with a school-issued device to your home network and report issues to their teachers.
 
Read the family handout for more information.
Mad Scientist Day
Three Cheers for 4th Grade Falcon Leaders!
Our Falcon Leaders are off to a great start! These fourth-grade students receive leadership lessons from our school counselors and have leadership tasks in our school community. We are so proud of their work and learning so far.
Children’s Book Festival Author Visit
We were fortunate to have a visit from Children’s Author Liesl Schurtliff, who specializes in fairytales and reader’s theater. The expressions on the faces of our students says it all. What an exciting and motivating visit!
Counselors’ Corner
School Counselors, teachers, and staff work to promote a safe, trusting, and positive school climate. We want our students to have good relationships with our staff, and feel like they have at least one trusted adult that they can go to if they are having a problem or concern.
 
During the week of November 18-22, your child’s teacher will be doing a Falcon Tool Lesson with their class about feeling connected in their school community. Students will learn about what it means to have a safe trusted adult at school, and also be given a survey to identify the adults in their school community that they consider and can identify as their safe trusted adults.  
We are Hiring
Job Title:
Playground/Lunchroom Supervisor for Elementary School
 
How to Apply:
 An application can be downloaded from the district website,
https://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/employment/support-staff-positions
 
Send application, resume, and references to: Mrs. Lynn Bub, 1 Alfred W. Miley Avenue, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085; or email to
[email protected].
Message from the Principals
As we head into winter, it is time to get out those winter play clothes! Our recess times are so important, as play is the true work of childhood. Children learn to get along, take turns, and solve small problems. We are so grateful for your partnership in supporting the healthy social development of each child.
 
Lynn Bub, SFES Principal
Shelley Hyde, SFES Associate Principal
 

 

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SFES Communicator – October 16, 2019
October 21st, 2019

 
October 16, 2019
Upcoming Events
October 22: 4K Field Trip to Spieker’s Pumpkin Farm
October 23: Child Development Day
October 25: No School for students
October 31: Halloween (before you purchase a costume, see School Celebration Link)
November 2: Falcon Families Vendor Fair, 9AM-2PM
November 7: 3:45-7:30
Parent Conferences (online link coming soon!)
November 12: 3:45-6:30: Parent Conferences (online link coming soon!)
Emotions Play a Role in Learning
CAST Researcher Ms. Alison Posey has worked with our district in our Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation and many of our staff are currently reading her book, Engage the Brain: How to design for learning that taps into the power of emotion.
Check out her blog, How Emotions Play a Critical Role in Learning and Attention
by reading more here.
Be the “I” in KIND
As we continue to celebrate National Bully Prevention and Awareness Month, we wanted to give you a glimpse at the awesome interactive mural that Art Teacher Mr. Hoes created to represent “Being the I in Kind”.
This is a reminder to students that each of them can make a difference in our school community by being kind and standing up for what is right. Each I adds up to a lot of us!
2019-2020 Youth Basketball League
2019-2020 Youth Basketball Leagues are forming.
 
If you are interested in having your child sign up please click here
for the registration form. League runs on Saturdays from December 7, 2019 thru March 21, 2020.
Message from the Principals
 
Kindergartners in Mrs. Schad’s classroom demonstrating their stamina and independence during reading time.
Building Expert Learners
Fall at the Elementary School has brought field trips, an author visit, safety prevention week, and the end of a successful launch of routines and procedures in the classroom and throughout the building. It sure is great to see our students develop their Expert Learning skills!
 
We are grateful to all families, staff, and students for being flexible through our adoption of PikMyKid.
 
We look forward to seeing you at conferences in November,
 
Lynn Bub, SFES Principal
Shelley Hyde, SFES Associate Principal
 

 

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SFES Communicator: October 1, 2019
October 2nd, 2019

 
October 1, 2019
Message from the Principals
Welcome back!
As you might expect, this time of year finds our students and staff establishing school routines and setting goals for the year. We are off to a great start.
You can support at home by modeling enthusiasm for school, reading together, and supporting healthy sleep and eating habits. We are so fortunate to have your partnership in our learning community. Happy Fall! 
 
Lynn Bub, SFES Principal
Shelley Hyde, SFES Associate Principal
Spirit Day – Homecoming Friday
 
Fall Carnival
Falcon Families hosted the first Fall Carnival on September 20th. This included a Brat Fry, Chalk making, Ring Toss, and Lazer Tag. Thank you to all of the families and staff that came out to help and participate and raise money for the new playground equipment.
 
Counselor’s Corner
Hello, from Sheboygan Falls Elementary School Counselors! We are excited to be back for another wonderful school year with our students! We wanted to introduce ourselves and share some information about our School Counseling Program. 
The Sheboygan Falls School District Comprehensive School Counseling Program adheres to the philosophy that the School Counseling program is an essential and integral part of the overall education process. This program supports, facilitates and encourages classroom instruction and student achievement. Our counseling program is proactive and preventive in its focus.  
More specifically, our mission is to maximize the potential of all students, helping them to become caring, capable, connected, and confident members of society. The program addresses the personal/social, educational and career needs of all students. The program’s ultimate goal is for students to graduate with the competencies necessary to make self-directed, realistic and responsible decisions and to be successful contributors to society. 
We support student success through weekly classroom School Counseling classes, small groups, and individual counseling. We advocate for what is best for our students and provide support through communication and collaboration with staff and families. If you have any needs or concerns that arise this school year, please feel free to reach out to one of your Elementary School Counselors! 
 
Sincerely, 
Mrs. Humski & Mrs. Lorge
SFES Counselors – Investing in You!
 
Update from 4K
This week we received our first shipment of free books. Every month, each of the 4K students will go home with a free book thanks to some very generous partners in education. This months selection was The Gruffalo. Look at those excited readers. Thank you to all of our donors!! Happy reading 4K families!!
Falcon Leaders
This school year, the 4th grade Falcon Leaders have had some restructuring. You will see them around the building taking more of a leadership role in supporting students’ expected behaviors in the hallway and in the lunchroom. Watch for them outside to help greet in the morning and to help dismiss at pick up. We are so excited to watch these students grow as leaders.
PikMyKid
We are thrilled to have PikMyKid procedures up and running. The safety of our students is our number one priority. We have found that this new process has allowed for more secure procedures. Thank you for taking the time to be flexible as we make changes to best support all.
If you have any questions about the after school routine, please contact the office.
4K Family Football Night
On September 13, we kicked off our 4K family events for the year with a wonderful tradition: 4K family football night. Our 4K community shared a meal and then were treated to a Falcon Football win! Prizes and pom poms were the icing on the evening. We can’t wait for our next 4K family event!
 
Be Prepared – Emergency Test on October 6
 
The District has improved our parent and staff notification system in order to alert you of cancellations, emergencies, events, etc.  Though you have already signed up in Infinite Campus, we need you to indicate your preferences in the new system.
To do this, simply go to the
notification page
on our website and use the registration code Falcon.
 
Six easy steps: 
  1. Click on sign up at the bottom of the webpage. https://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/notifications
  2. Enter the registration code Falcon and your email or phone to get started.
  3. Verify using your phone or email and you will receive a verification code.
  4. Create a password for your account.
  5. Indicate if you would like to receive alerts on voice or text message, as well as email.
  6. Next click on “subscriptions” and confirm your demographics using the demographics tab. Go through each drop-down menu to indicate your alert preferences. 
 
The District will be testing our messaging system at NOON on Sunday, October 6, 2019.
The test will come from the same phone number and email address you are used to. If you only receive a message in Infinite Campus inbox, please let the office know at your school that you did not receive the test message on your phone or email as you had signed up to receive.
 
If you have questions, please contact Network Administrator Josh Schuren,
[email protected]
  
Safe Schools Alert
 
Have a concern about bullying or other unsafe behavior?
 
The SAFE SCHOOLS ALERT system allows you to quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns to school officials 24/7/365. Help us create a safer learning environment – to submit a tip, please use this website:
 
You can find a link in three places on our website:
1) quick link in the purple bar on our home page,
2) student resources page, or
3) family resources page.
 
You can also download the Safe Schools Alert app using the directions below.
Reminders from our School Nurses!
Please remember to make sure you to communicate your children’s immunizations to your school nurses. If you are new to the district, or have a student entering 4k, 5k,or 6th grade you need to provide a copy of updated immunization records. 
 
We also want to remind you of our policy of when not to send your children to school. This information is also on the district website and in the handbooks
 
Cold/Sore Throat/Cough:
A child with a severe cold and hacking cough should remain home and rest even though they may not have a fever. If your child complains of a sore throat and has no other symptoms he/she may go to school. If white spots can be seen in the back of the throat or a fever is present, keep the child home and call your physician
 
Stomach Ache/Vomiting/ Diarrhea:
Contact your doctor if your child has a stomach ache which is persistent enough to limit his/her activity. If vomiting occurs, keep your child at home until he/she can keep solid food down. A child with diarrhea should be kept home. Contact your doctor if improvement does not occur.
 
Fever:
A fever is a warning that all is not right. NO child with a fever of 100 degrees(without fever reducing agents) should be sent to school. Do not allow your child to return to school until he/she has been fever free for 24 hours.
 
Rash:
A rash may be the first sign of one of the many childhood’s illnesses, such as chicken pox. A rash may cover the entire body or may appear in only one area. Do not send your child with a rash to school until your physician has said it is safe to do so.
From our Partners @ Healthy Sheboygan County 2020
 
Have your voice heard! We need your input on Sheboygan County’s gaps in accessing mental and behavioral health care. Please take a brief 2-5 minutes to complete the survey attached, and give your input on what our community’s gaps are in accessing mental health and behavioral health care. Your voice matters!
 
 
Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 values your insight, and appreciates you taking your time to complete this. Please feel free to share widely!
 
Upcoming Events:
 
October 7-11: Fire Prevention Week
October 23: Child Development Day
October 25: No School for students
October 31: Halloween (before you purchase a costume, see
School Celebration Link
)
 

 

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SFES Communicator – May 2019
May 16th, 2019
May 2019
Message from the Principals
What an exciting year of learning it has been! We hope you will keep the learning going over summer in whatever way works for your family. Read those menus, books, and magazines together, do some measuring, counting or experimenting, and enjoy the different kinds of learning that summer brings. Check out these
Summer Reading Ideas
 
Let’s finish strong!
Lynn Bub, Principal
Shelley Hyde, Associate Principal
Pod-tacular Celebration Week
This year, we are excited to kick off the last week of school with a celebration of learning for each Pod, called Pod-tacular. Your child will have special activities during this time along with a video created just for them, of them. Please send your child to school wearing the specific pod color of the day as we celebrate and reminisce at the same time!
 
Remember, due to our snow days, June 7 is now a full day of school for our students!
PikMyKid
 
Coming 2019-2020 school year will be a new process to pick your child up from school. We will be working with PikMyKid to create new pick up procedures for your convenience. Prior to the start of the school year, PikMyKid will need to access family information such as, email, phone number, address, and students name. This information will allow us to get the system up and running in September. Look for more information this summer at and registration.
Music Performances – Tuneful, Beatful, Artful
Kudos to Stephanie Stowers and Sally Haines for trying some new approaches to student performance and opportunities for students to share their skills. On May 7th, the third grade held a folk dance “informance” to teach their families what they have learned about the purpose and techniques of folk dancing. Families got to participate and it was an enjoyable, educational evening.
 
On May 9 and 10, SFES again hosted Claudia Eliaza as musician in residence. More kudos to our music teachers for organizing this event for our students.
Counselor’s Corner
As summertime draws near, along with all of the fun activities that will occur, many students will have increased free time. During this free time, many kids will go online. We would like to provide you with some useful information about social media and internet awareness. It is important to keep an open dialogue with your
child about their activity online.
 
Here are some links that may be helpful:
 
Common Sense Media
(screen time)
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/screen-time
 
 
Middle School Preview Night
Calling ALL Incoming 5th Graders!
Middle School Parent and Student Night!
 
All incoming fifth grade students and parents are invited to attend on Thursday, May 30, from 5-6pm. Parents and students will have an opportunity to get a tour of the Middle School, meet the fifth grade teachers and staff, and spend some time together learning about middle school!
More Information will be coming soon!
 
Any Questions: Please contact Mrs. Britne Lorge, School Counselor
@ 920.467.7820 or
[email protected]
Save the Date 19-20 Student Registration
The registration date for the 2019-2020 school year has been set for 
Tuesday, July 30th from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
 
Please note that registration is just ONE day 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 do at registration will be to have your student photographed and pick up schedules/teacher assignments.
 
Students unable to attend registration day will be able to make up photos in September after school starts.
From Our School Nurses
Auditions for Young Actors
 
Upcoming Events:
 
May 21: Falcon Families PTO Group Meeting, 6:15pm, ES Library
 
May 23: Field Day
 
May 30: Rockin’ Recess
 
June 3-7:
Pod-tacular Celebration (end-of-year dress-up days and activities as noted above)
 
June 10: Summer School starts
 
July 30: Registration for 2019-20 School Year
 

 

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SFES Communicator – April 2019
April 16th, 2019
April 2019
Message from the Principals
Happy Spring! While it is tempting to “wind down” at this time of the year, we know that the fourth quarter is when the magic happens. The biggest gains are made, the strongest connections forged, and the greatest confidence is built during this time. Thank you for partnering with us to make every moment just as important as the last. 
 
Let’s finish strong!
Lynn Bub, Principal
Shelley Hyde, Associate Principal
Week of the Young Child
April 8–12, 2019 is the Week of the Young Child. The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration hosted by NAEYC to spotlight early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities.
STEAM Night – Cardboard Carnival
Families were invited to come with designs and plans and use the Engineering Design Process to create their own carnival-style game. The last 30 minutes students and families were able to share games and try out others’ creations.
PikMyKid
We are working with PikMyKid, a software for streamlining parent-child matching for the car line at the end of the day. Our hope is to continue to increase safety and efficiency at the end of the school day during pick up. We are hoping to pilot the use of this software with a small group of families this spring and roll out in fall after bugs have been worked out.
Counselor’s Corner
What is It? Bullying, Teasing, Conflict, or a Mean Moment?
 
It’s no fun to have someone be mean to you. It hurts. But what exactly is it when someone is mean to you? The following is what students at SFES learned in their CAPSS (Career, Academic, Personal, Social Skills) class about mean behaviors.
 
Teasing is when everyone is having fun, no one is getting hurt and everyone is participating equally (i.e. a group of friends decide to give everyone silly nicknames).
 
Conflict is when nobody is having fun. Both sides are mad at each other. There is a possible solution to the disagreement.
 
Mean Moment is when someone is being hurt on purpose. It is an isolated event and doesn’t happen regularly. This is bucket-dipping.
 
Bullying is when the meanness happens over and over (repeatedly) and on purpose. It is one sided.
 
Check out the following website for some more information and games you can play with your child(ren) to learn more about bullying.
 
Middle School Preview Night
 
Calling ALL Incoming 5th Graders!
Middle School Parent and Student Night!
 
All incoming fifth grade students and parents are invited to attend on
Thursday May 30th from 5-6pm.
Parents and Students will have an opportunity to get a tour of the Middle School, meet the fifth grade teachers and staff, and spend some time together learning about middle school!
More Information will be coming soon!
 
Any Questions: Please contact Mrs. Britne Lorge, School Counselor
@ 920.467.7820 or
[email protected]
Falcon Families
If you are an Amazon customer, please consider signing up for smiles on your Amazon account. Some of the funds from purchases are donated to non-profits, and you can identify our school as a recipient. Falcon Families thanks you for considering!
 
 
Upcoming Events:
 
Apr. 11 – 18 Aimsweb Testing
 
Apr. 19 No School
 
Apr. 20 Playground Fundraising Brat Fry 9am – 6:30 pm
Click here if you are willing to donate your time
 
Apr. 24 Administrative Assistants Day
 
Apr. 25 Fine Arts Fest
 
May 7 Third Grade Folk Dancing Night, 6:00pm
 
May 13 Falcon Families PTO Group Meeting, 6:15pm, ES Library
 
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