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SFHS Falconer – March 2017
March 2017
Students of the Month
SFHS, in conjunction with the Sheboygan Falls Kiwanis club, is excited to recognize a senior student of the month.

The student selection is based on a student’s community service, work ethic pertaining to their academics, co-curricular activities, leadership, overall good student and an example in class/good attitude.

Our first two well deserving recipients for the month of January and February are:

January – Megan Austreng
Megan is this year’s Key Club President and has done an excellent job in working to energize the club. She has logged over 200 hours of community service. Her leadership and work ethic have benefited the club, our community and school greatly. She is an excellent student and involved in sound and lighting, FFA, National Honors Society, Community Service Club, Key Club, Wrestling Statistician and much more. Megan’s plans include completing a double major in Writing and Psychology with a minor in Gender and Ethnic Studies.

February – Aaron Rathke
Aaron has logged over 100 hours of community service through Boy Scouts, Habitat for Humanity and volunteer work at the library. He is an excellent student and involved in Youth Apprenticeship, soccer, student council, Spanish National Honors Society, National Honors Society, and Robotics. Aaron’s leadership is evident through being our Senior Class VP, Captain of CAD design, Senior Patrol Leader and an Eagle Scout. Aaron’s plan is to become an engineer.


Luke Goral
High School Principal
 
 
State Testing is Here!

Upcoming Assessments for SFHS:
  • Grade 9 – Aspire Testing
  • Grade 10 – Aspire Testing, Forward Testing, & Civics Testing
  • Grade 11- ACT and ACT WorkKeys
For a more detailed explanation of testing and upcoming dates of these exams, please go to:  State Testing Spring 2017
 What Happened @ SFHS in February 2017?

Science 9
Freshman Science took a field trip to the Spaceport in Sheboygan and experienced what it takes to be an astronaut as well as the rigors of space travel. Students also had an opportunity to learn from hands-on materials as well as observe some space equipment. This  was an excellent conclusion to our Space Science Unit!
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus students are learning about linear speed and angular speed in their Trigonometry Unit.  They are making “Trig Whips” to help them understand what these speeds represent.
Adventure Experience
The Adventure Experience classes were able to enjoy a few days of skiing with the little snow we still had remaining. Unfortunately the trip to Maywood had to get cancelled due to the warm weather and rain.

Athletics Update from Mr. Beschta
Please consider the following when encouraging your student to be an active participant in extra-curricular activities:  (Mayo Clinic study)
  • Children who specialize in single sport account for 50 percent of overuse injuries in young athletes according to pediatric orthopedic specialists.
  • A study by Ohio State University found that children who specialized early in a single sport led to higher rates of adult physical inactivity.  Those who commit to one sport at a young age are often the first to quit, and suffer a lifetime of consequences both mentally and physically.
  • In a study of 1,200 youth athletes, Dr. Neeru Jayanthi of Loyola University found that early specialization in a single sport is one of the strongest predictors of injury.  Athletes in the study who specialized were 70 to 93 percent more likely to be injured than children who played multiple sports.
  • Children who specialize early are at a far greater risk for burnout due to stress, decreased motivation, and lack of enjoyment.
  • Early sports specialization in female adolescents is associated with increased risk of anterior knee pain disorders including PFP, Osgood Schlatter, and Sinding Larsen-Johansson compared to multi-sport athletes, and may lead to higher rates of future ACL tears.

Encourage your student to be active, pursue multiple activities, and improve his/her abilities, both mentally and physically, by pursuing numerous activities and challenges!   Visit this link!

Senior Nights

Basketball Seniors
Wrestling Seniors
Dance Team Seniors
Robotics in Full Swing

CAPP Psychology Students Make Stress Balls to Relax

Course Payment Due

AP Testing – AP testing will be coming up in early May. The cost is $93 per test, checks made out to the School District of Sheboygan Falls. The deadline to turn in the payment to the counseling office is March 3, 2017. Mr. Koepsell visited all AP classes in early February with information on how to register.

Donors Choose Project

Mr. Lehto used the website DonorsChoose.org to raise funds for the READ 180 classroom. With the funds raised, he purchased some comfy furniture for students.

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:
Stay Updated
WAYS TO STAY INFORMED…
 
Be sure to check out daily announcements to stay on top of important dates and activities.
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Important deadlines for FAFSA, college information, and ACT can be found by following the School Counselors’ Twitter Feed SF COUNSELING or checking out their website.
Reminder to Parents:   Breakfast is served daily before school. If your family qualifies for free or reduced lunch, your child also qualifies for a free breakfast daily.
From the School Nurses:  Can sleep make your children smarter?
Open Enrollment Notice

Please click here for Open Enrollment information for the School District of Sheboygan Falls.
School District of Sheboygan Falls
Sheboygan Falls High School
220 Amherst Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085
Phone: 920-467-7890