SFHS Falconer – October 6, 2021

 

October 6, 2021
Dear SFHS Falcon Families,
 
Our school year is off to a great start! We are excited about the academic progress we have made, the re-introduction of our Enhancement period, and for the remainder of the school year. 
 
It’s hard to believe, but we are about halfway through Quarter 1 of the 2021-22 school year. As a result, we are asking you to make note of your child’s Quarter 1 grades. 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 January 21 are only an indication of course progress part-way through the semester.
 
If you have questions, I encourage you to check with your student about assignments, look on Infinite Campus or Canvas for details, and/or contact a teacher to discuss any concerns in more depth. 
 
Thank you for your active support of your student’s learning and of Sheboygan Falls High School. Please do not hesitate to contact me or others on staff to seek support, ask questions, or share ideas.
 
Go Falcons!
 
Principal
Sheboygan Falls High School
Update from Superintendent Bennin
It is October! Thank you for trusting your child(ren) to our district and staff everyday. I do not think we can thank you enough and also emphasize how important this responsibility is to us as a district. We have created a learning environment where we witness our learners and educators actively, inquisitively, and safely learning each day, despite a pandemic that is still looming. 
 
We thank you for your patience as we continue to balance a pandemic and also the importance for your children to be in school growing socially, emotionally, and academically. We appreciate the feedback that helps us to continually improve our practices and also the grace you offer us in these continually fluid times. 
 
We would also like to thank our supportive Board of Education and recognize them as this is School Board Appreciation week. As always, do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions or wonderings, we are always happy to hear from you and work with you to continually improve our district and create the destination district for our county.  
 
With Gratitude,
Annalee Bennin 
Upcoming Events and Announcements
 
Upcoming Events:
October 11th ~ Picture Retakes
October 12th ~ Student / Parent Robo Riot Team Informational Meeting (See Below)
October 13th ~ PSAT Testing (8am-12pm)
October 22nd ~ No School
November 4th – 6th ~ SFHS Musical Shrek (More Information Coming Soon)
November 5th ~ Last day of 1st quarter
 
Yearbooks are currently $50 and can be purchased at yearbookforever.com. Note that the price will increase on November 1st. Senior parents interested in purchasing a Senior tribute can do so at yearbookforever.com. The deadline to purchase a Senior tribute is October 31st.
Homecoming 2021
 
Fall Athletics
NOTE: An update from the WIAA regarding spectator behavior:
 
A spectator removed or ejected from an interscholastic athletic competition for flagrant harassment or unsportsmanlike conduct is suspended for no less than the next competitive event. The suspension will be served in the same sport at the same level of competition that the ejection occurred at. If the sports season is complete, the penalty will be applied in the next sport or sports season.
 
Please conduct yourselves in a positive manner by cheering for our team and not against the visitors as well as respecting officials. There is an official shortage in the state currently, part of the reason due to spectator harassment during competition. Please be aware of your actions and the ones around you to retain officials for our kids.
 
 
Congratulations, Mr. Brunner!
 
Congratulations to Mr. Brunner for recently receiving three awards from the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators!!! He was nominated by his Ag peers throughout the state. What an accomplishment!
October Youth and Family Resource Guide
Please see HERE or click the banner below for October Youth and Family opportunities.
Reminder: Masks on the Bus
 
A reminder that, as federally mandated, masks are required on the bus. Please remind your bus-riders that they should bring / wear a mask. While the bus drivers do have some extras, the supply is running low! Thank you for your cooperation!
From the Nurses …
Thank you to families keeping sick / symptomatic students home. We continue to ask you to monitor your child(ren) each morning and keep them home if they have symptoms.  If your child has a cough or two other symptoms combined, they will need a negative COVID test (or doctor’s note) in order to return prior to their 10 days of isolation. Messages that are left with questions about keeping your kids home may not be answered until the afternoon. While waiting, it is in your best interest to schedule a test / doctor appointment, and you can always cancel if deemed unnecessary.
Testing: this year we are accepting rapid tests. Send a picture of the home test kit once completed and email it to a nurse prior to returning: [email protected] and/or [email protected]
 
Alternatively, places you can go for testing: 
  1. Call your Primary Care Provider and ask if they test in the office
  2. CVS.com
  3. Walgreens.com
  4. Prevea.com
  5. Home test kits sold at CVS / Walgreens / Walmart (recommend calling for availability)
  6. National Guard testing on Wednesdays at the Falls ADRC (note that this is available TODAY until 6:00)