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SFHS Falconer – February 5, 2021

 
February 5, 2021
Dear SFHS Falcon Families,
 
We are full swing into the 3rd Quarter and Semester II at SFHS. I encourage parents and students to take some time to discuss how the new semester has been going and make some goals to finish this quarter and semester strong. Late or missing homework can be a huge deterrent to success—now is the time to make sure our students stay on top of their work and do not get behind. 
 
We are asking you to make note of your child’s Quarter 3 grades to this point in Infinite Campus. At Sheboygan Falls High School, final grades and credits are only recorded at the end of each semester. Therefore, the grades at any point prior to June 4 (May 25 for Seniors) are only an indication of course progress part-way through the semester.
 
On a related note, I would like to invite you to our Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, February 22 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please look at the Upcoming Dates and Information section below for how to register for conferences. We look forward to working together for your child’s success.
 
Go Falcons!  
Principal
Sheboygan Falls High School
A Message from Our Nurses
 
With cough and cold season upon us, we’d like to review what are considered COVID symptoms and therefore require your child to stay home:
 
ONE of the following: cough, trouble breathing, or loss of taste/smell
 OR 
TWO of the following: congestion, sore throat, fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue
 
We are asking that adults being tested for COVID to please have their children stay home, even if they are not showing symptoms, until test results are received.
Siblings of children being tested should also stay home.
 
If you are unsure if you or your child needs to be tested, PLEASE keep all household members home until you speak with a school nurse or your family physician.
 
Help us stay open, by keeping your sick child(ren) home.
Please work with a School Nurse who will help you determine what day it is safe for your child(ren) to return to school.
 
 
Amber Silva, BSN RN (920) 467-7820 x 5102  
 
Lisa Hackbarth, BSN RN (920) 467-7880x 4232
Upcoming Dates and Information
February 15
Any interested 10th and 11th graders – Virtual Youth Apprentice Information Night from 5:30 – 7:30. Click here to register.
 
February 22
Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for February 22 from 4-7 p.m. Please click here to sign up.
 
February 26
No School for Students
 
March 5
Scholarship deadline for seniors is March 5th. Any seniors interested in applying for the Herbert V. Kohler or Ruth DeYoung Kohler Scholarship, the deadlines are quickly approaching – February 12th for HVK and March 1st for RDK. Click here to view list.
 
March 9
ACT Testing for all 11th graders at SFHS/Virtual Learning Day for 9, 10, and 12 graders.
 
March 11, 12, & 13 @ 7 p.m.
Musical – The Addams Family
The live audience will be limited to the family of the student in the cast, crew, and pit. A livestream will be available. 
 
Yearbooks are available while supplies last! Order one here.
 
State Testing Information for Grades 9, 10, & 11
 
Prom 2021
As the situation involving Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, Sheboygan Falls High School has been closely monitoring our local data and working with Sheboygan County Health Department. The health and safety of our students and chaperones will always be our number one priority. As you are aware, all matters pertaining to COVID-19 are very fluid, sometimes changing daily. 
 
We continue to remain hopeful of holding in-person events during the spring. We will continue to monitor and intend to communicate a final decision regarding Prom 2021 by March 1, 2021. As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding.
You Can Make a Difference!
Blood & Bone Marrow Drive
 
Blood and bone marrow are in high demand with patients often waiting for these transfusions even when the need is dire! YOU can make a difference!  
 
Blood Drive / Bone Marrow Drive
Friday, March 5, 2021
 
The Bull at Pinehurst Farms
The Manor, One Long Drive, Sheboygan Falls
1:00-6:00 pm
 
Please use this LINK to sign up for an appointment – note that after school times are currently being held for our district and will be open to the public soon. Grab your appointment time now!
 
For anyone who wishes to be added to the Bone Marrow National Registry but is not able to attend the Blood Drive, there is also a virtual bone marrow swab drive happening. Click HERE to find out how you can participate. 
How Fast is Your Internet?
DPI is collaborating with Measurement Lab (M-Lab) to collect data on internet connection speeds across Wisconsin. DPI will use M-Lab’s internet speed test data to create detailed reports and to provide maps of internet speeds across the state. These reports can help the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access and other broadband task groups target initiatives to improve internet speeds and performance.
 
You can help add to this data by testing your internet connection speeds. The URL to link to is https://speed.measurementlab.net/#/. Please take the speed test SEVERAL TIMES–the more Wisconsin data there is the more accurate picture we have about internet connection speeds across the state.
Winter Athletics
 
2021-2022 Open Enrollment
The inter-district public school Open Enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside or to remain in their current district in the event that they move out of the district before the start of the 2021-2022 school year (Moving? See HERE for more information on remaining in District through the school year). Open Enrollment will allow student(s) to continue attending school in the School District of Sheboygan Falls. Please call Mara Nack at 920-467-7893 for additional information or check the Department of Public Instruction Website at: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment (also check the 2021-2022 Open Enrollment Regular Application Period Brochure).
 
There is no tuition cost for students participating in the Open Enrollment program, but parents are responsible for transporting their student(s) to and from school.
 
The open enrollment period for the 2021-2022 school year is from February 1, 2021 until 4:00 p.m., April 30, 2021.  
 
Applications must be done on the DPI (Department of Public Instruction) website at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment. A link to this site will also be available on the school web site during the application period at: www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us. The DPI website will be active from February 1, 2021 until 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2021.  
 
If you anticipate a possible move out of the School District of Sheboygan Falls, please complete the Open Enrollment application as soon as possible. You have the right to cancel your application at any time and are not bound to enrollment. If you are currently attending under a Tuition Waiver, you will need to complete an Open Enrollment application for the upcoming school year.
 
Key Club Food Drive
SFHS Key Club held a food drive at the school as a competition between all of the homerooms. There were 231 items collected and donated to the Sheboygan County Food B. The winning class was Mr. Henney’s homeroom. Thanks to all who donated!
Seeking Substitute Teachers
The School District of Sheboygan Falls is actively seeking substitute teachers for immediate placement in classrooms.
 
In order to keep schools open for face to face learning, the District is seeking anyone with a teaching license or a bachelor’s degree to assist in filling open positions. Emergency licenses or permits may be granted to qualified applicants. You do not need a teaching license to substitute, as a bachelor’s degree qualifies you to be a substitute teacher.
 
For more information, please click here.