SFHS Falconer – March 25, 2021

 

March 25, 2021
 
Dear SFHS Falcon Families,
 
As we approach the end of the 3rd Quarter, I would like to send a thank you to the SFHS school community for their support. We would not have the success that we enjoy here if it weren’t for supportive parents and families. I also need to make you aware of what is coming up during the last quarter of the school year. We will be having our state-mandated ACT Aspire and Forward testing throughout the month of April for our 9th and 10th graders. For more information on testing and testing dates, please refer to the IC Messenger you received on April 18regarding the specific test dates for your child. We have already completed the 11th grade testing, the ACT, in early March.
 
It is extremely important that our students participate fully in the testing process. The state requires 95% participation for us to be considered a passing school. The data is also very important for our teachers to be able to reflect and make changes where necessary. If you could make the next few months free of interruptions, that would help us out considerably. We really appreciate your help in getting through this very busy time of the year.
 
Please also help us ensure classroom success for the remainder of the school year by encouraging your student with their day-to-day academic work. As always, we thank you for your support and encouragement! 
 
Go Falcons!
 
Principal
Sheboygan Falls High School
A Message from Superintendent Bennin
As you may have heard, the CDC released new updates last week around operational strategies for K-12 schools. The Wisconsin Department of Health has also adopted the CDC updated guidance. 
 
Due to our District’s ongoing dedication to mitigating the spread through practices such as wearing facial coverings, sanitizing our hands, physically distancing when possible, and additional cleaning strategies, we are able to safely adjust some of our practices for contact tracing and physical distancing using the new guidelines.  
 
Masks will continue to be worn by students and staff at school. If/When the Governor’s Emergency Order is lifted (currently expires 4.5.21), we will continue to mask under BOE policy Dress and Grooming (po5511). 
 
If your family travels for Spring break, or at any time, please continue to monitor for symptoms and keep your child home if symptomatic. Contact either Nurse Lisa Hackbarth or Nurse Amber Silva for the next best steps. In addition, you can find the decision tree HERE.
 
THANK YOU for all your efforts to get us to this point in the school year and to FINISH STRONG! It has been the efforts of each of us that has kept each other safe and learning in person.  
 
Make it a great day!
Annalee Bennin
Upcoming Dates and Information
We have the opportunity to welcome back Lakeshore Community Health Care for our School Dental Program. They will be arriving on campus the week of April 19, 2021. This is a cost effective and convenient way to keep your children’s gums and teeth healthy and clean. You must pre-register your child. Contact your school Nurse with any questions!
Lisa Hackbarth BSN, RN 920-467-7880 ext. 4232   
Amber Silva BSN,RN 920-467-7820 ext. 5102
 
Yearbooks are still available! There is a limited supply left, so be sure to order your yearbook soon! Yearbooks can be ordered at yearbookforever.com. Contact Ms. Enright at [email protected] with any questions.
Academic & Career Planning (ACP) Information from Your Counselors:
 
Adulting 101 – This past week, all juniors and seniors chose at least 2 virtual presentations that showcase information that is important to know as an adult in our society. These presentations will be every Monday in April during Enhancement and will include presentation on Taxes, General Car Maintenance, Budgeting, Credit/Debt & Investing, Insurance and Financing Higher Education.
 
SFHS Credentials: April 9 is the deadline for seniors to verify SFHS Credentials with their counselor. For more information on SFHS Credentials, click here or seniors can access this information and checklist on their ACP Canvas Page.
 
Explore Your Future: All Sophomores will be participating in a virtual career event the week of April 12 during Enhancement – more information to come!
 
Xello: Parents – ask to see your child’s Xello page to investigate more about careers and everything we have done this year with Academic and Career Planning (ACP)!
The Addams Family
 
Congratulations to everyone involved with the Addams Family Musical this year! What a great performance!
FBLA is State Bound
FBLA is State Bound! Three students from the Management Information Systems Team have qualified during Phase 1 of State Testing to compete as finalists! They will create a presentation, record and submit to the judges. Virtual state is April 12. Well done, Team!
Winter Athletics
 
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 May 10, 2021, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the library at 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]
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.