{"id":284,"date":"2025-02-26T08:01:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T14:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teacher.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us\/sfes-communicator\/?p=284"},"modified":"2025-02-28T08:02:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T14:02:42","slug":"sfes-communicator-february-26-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/teacher.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us\/sfes-communicator\/2025\/02\/26\/sfes-communicator-february-26-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"SFES Communicator – February 26, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A Message from the Principals<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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February 26th, 2025<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Welcome from Jen & Jess! We are happy to serve SFES as the Interim Principal and Interim Associate Principal. February has been a busy month for our school. From conferences to assemblies, Valentine\u2019s Day parties, and concerts, our students and staff are working hard upholding our goal of Expecting the Exceptional. So many great things are happening inside and outside of our classrooms daily!<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for your partnership!<\/span><\/p>\n

Jen & Jess<\/p>\n

Jennifer Andrews<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, SFES Interim Principal<\/span><\/p>\n

Jess Beaudry<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, SFES Interim Associate Principal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SDSF News<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Interested in what’s happening at the other SDSF schools? Take a look at the Middle and High School newsletters:<\/p>\n

Middle School Messenger<\/a><\/p>\n

High School Falconer<\/a><\/p>\n

And, check out these other ways to keep connected!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mark Your Calendars<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Monday, March 10th: <\/span><\/strong>Deadline for Ordering Yearbook (More Information Below)<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, March 15th:<\/span><\/strong> Falcon Families Vendor Fair (More Information in Falcon Families News Below)<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, March 21st: <\/span><\/strong>End of 3rd Quarter<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday, March 24th – Friday, March 28th: <\/span><\/strong>No School (Spring Break)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Board of Education Updates<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The School District of Sheboygan Falls will hold its next monthly regular board meeting on <\/span>Monday, March 17th at 6:00 pm.<\/span><\/strong> Please join us! You can find more information about upcoming meetings, your Board Members and more <\/span>HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can’t make It? You can view the Board Agendas and Minutes at <\/span>BoardDocs.com HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Single Referendum Question Proposed to Address Critical Needs & School Improvements<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

As previously communicated, there will be a single referendum question on the April 1, 2025 ballot addressing the <\/span>most urgent space and critical capital improvement needs at the elementary school and the safety, aging building systems, and outdated, inefficient learning spaces at the high school.<\/p>\n

In direct response to voter feedback, the revised facilities plan has been reduced to a not-to-exceed total project cost of $70 million. The School Board has eliminated the second question proposed in November 2024, which included building a new auxiliary gym, new multi-sport field, and new track for $21.5 million. They have also reduced the first question focused on elementary and high school improvements by more than $8 million by removing space for childcare and further prioritizing projects at both buildings.<\/p>\n

The proposed $70 million project includes the highest-priority projects, focused on providing space at the Elementary School, investing in existing buildings, and improving learning environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For more information and to see the preliminary and conceptual site plans, check out this <\/span>APRIL 2025 REFERENDUM FACT SHEET<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

We also encourage you to stay up to date by visiting our <\/span>websit<\/span>e<\/span><\/strong><\/a> (which also includes the preliminary and conceptual site plans), following us on socials, <\/span>AND attending an upcoming informational session<\/span><\/strong>. <\/span>We are hosting Referendum Information Session & School Tours, and we want YOU to be part of the co<\/span>nversation! This is your chance to learn the facts, ask questions, and see firsthand the needs of Sheboygan Falls High School and Elementary School.<\/span><\/p>\n

Upcoming Sessions:<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong>\ud83d\udccd Tuesday, March 4 \u2013 6:30pm @ SF High School
\n\ud83d\udccd Tuesday, March 11 \u2013 6:30pm @ SF Elementary School
\n\ud83d\udccd Wednesday, March 12 \u2013 6:30pm @ SF High School
\n\ud83d\udccd Tuesday, March 18 \u2013 6:30pm @ SF Elementary School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Safety Update<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In February, our safety drill focused on evacuation and relocation. This type of drill could be used for a water break, electrical issue, or another mechanical malfunction.\u00a0 The drill consisted of the ES students walking over to the MS gym.\u00a0 Students and staff did a great job practicing this drill!<\/span><\/p>\n

We help students prepare for drills using this conversation <\/span>slide deck<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Family Engagement Updates<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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It was great to see so many families during our February 13th conferences. This was a good time for teachers and parents to check in on how their child is doing and also to learn how they can finish the year strong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We also had two amazing concerts on February 20th! 2nd and 4th graders demonstrated their musical talents on the High School stage under the direction of Mrs. Haines. So many families were in the audience representing SFES well! Bravo to all!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2025-26 Open Enrollment<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The inter-district public school Open Enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside or to remain in their current district in the event that they move out of the district before the start of the 2025-26 school year (Moving? See\u00a0<\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>for more information on remaining in the District through the school year).\u00a0Open Enrollment will allow student(s) to continue attending school in the School District of Sheboygan Falls. Please call Lisa Berg at 920-467-7893 for additional information or check the Department of Public Instruction Website at:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\/open-enrollment<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(also check the 2025-26 Open Enrollment Regular Application Period Brochure).<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no tuition cost for students participating in the Open Enrollment program, but parents are responsible for transporting their student(s) to and from school.<\/span><\/p>\n

The open enrollment period for the 2025-26 school year is from February 3rd until 4:00 p.m. on April 30th, 2025.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Applications must be done on the DPI (Department of Public Instruction) website at\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\/open-enrollment<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0A link to this site will also be available on the school web site during the application period at:\u00a0<\/span>www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0The DPI website will be active from February 3rd until 4:00 p.m. on April 30th, 2025.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you anticipate a possible move out of the School District of Sheboygan Falls, please complete the Open Enrollment application as soon as possible.\u00a0You have the right to cancel your application at any time and are not bound to enrollment.\u00a0If you are currently attending under a Tuition Waiver, you will need to complete an Open Enrollment application for the upcoming school year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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As the weather starts to get warmer, we are reminded that spring allergy season is just\u00a0around the corner.\u00a0 Cold symptoms are often similar to allergy symptoms.\u00a0 Below is a good reference to help determine whether symptoms are cold- or allergy-related which will assist in determining effective treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay healthy!<\/span><\/p>\n

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District and Related Em<\/span>ployment Opportunities<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Looking for part-time work? Full-time work? Flexibility?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The District and Related Organizations have some great opportunities!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES: <\/span><\/strong>Opportunities within the School District can be found using the below links. <\/span>Note that if you are looking for flexibility, we are actively seeking Substitute Teacher positions which can be found under the Certified Positions.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Certified Positions – <\/span>https:\/\/wecan.waspa.org\/Employer\/Vacancy\/PublicCertified\/3472<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistants \/ Aides – <\/span>https:\/\/wecan.waspa.org\/Employer\/Vacancy\/PublicSupport\/3472<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SHEBOYGAN COUNTY: <\/span><\/strong>Afterschool program fees are waived for children of parents who work at the Boys & Girls Club! If you are interested in part-time work, your child can be enrolled in the afterschool program for FREE while you work for the Club. Learn more about available opportunities or apply at\u00a0<\/span>www.ThePositivePlace.com\/careers<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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