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SFHS Falconer – January 13, 2022

 
January 13, 2022
Dear SFHS Families,
 
As the first semester of the 2021-22 school year comes to a close, I would like to highlight a few upcoming dates. Final exams are scheduled for January 18th -20th, and there’s still time to finish the first semester on a strong note. A reminder that there are no classes for students on Friday, January 21st. At SFHS, course grades will be finalized by the teachers on Friday, January 28th – over one week after the conclusion of Final Exams.
 
I would like to thank our students, staff, and families for a great first half of the school year. Besides all of the impressive work happening inside our classrooms, we saw a lot of great achievements by our athletes and students in the performing arts students. I cannot wait to see what the second half of the year has in store for us!
 
Go Falcons!
 
Principal
Sheboygan Falls High School
A Message from Superintendent Annalee Bennin
I want to take a second and say “THANK YOU”.  As the calendar turns to the new year and many think about goal setting, I always push to think about “gratitudes”. Who and what am I grateful for and do they know? This year, I am grateful for our wonderful community and all of our staff. We have been asked to do things or have grace in moments that we could never have imagined two years ago. We have probed our noses more than the average toddler and started to consider it a norm. We have learned to express ourselves not only by what comes out of our mouth, but by the design of what covers our mouth. We can debate what works and what does not…if the pandemic has improved or if it will ever end…where is the quickest testing location and what does the test tell me…the list could go on, but we have not let it.  
 
As a COMMUNITY we have pushed through and because of that our children have learned how to be resilient through our example.  How to offer grace in times of struggle. How to support our neighbors when they are in need. They have also continued to learn academically and socially among their peers. They have been able to access school counselors when the world got heavy and work through what is on their mind. They have been able to find the athletics and co/extracurriculars that allow them an outlet from everything they cannot control in the world. 
 
Thank you for being their rock, for being our rock, and for trusting your child(ren) to us each and every day.  It is not easy work, but it is important for us to meet your needs and ensure your children are safe and learning! Keep being a proud Falcon, reach out to myself or school administration when you have a concern, and lean on each other to be the best community and learning organization we can be.  
 
With warm regards,
Annalee Bennin
Mark Your Calendars!
Upcoming Events:
January 18th -20th: Final Exams
January 20th: Last Day of Semester 1 / Quarter 2
January 21st: No School for Students
January 24th: First Day of Semester 2 / Quarter 3
December at SFHS
 
 
Several Kindness Club members went to the SFES to read and facilitate an activity that promotes kindness and empathy.
 
Science 9 learned about Work and Power, recently completing a Horsepower Lab Activity where students calculated the horsepower of various minute-to-win it games.
 
In Anatomy and Physiology, students learned about skin in the Integumentary System. Students learned when you need stitches and how to properly suture a wound using bananas!
 
Students in Housing and Interior Design recently designed a room – here is one of the shoebox contest winners.
Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education
 
We are excited to announce that twenty-seven school districts are partnering with Channel 5 to recognize exceptional school employees in a program called the “Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education” awards. This program is similar to the “Golden Apple” and “Shining Stars” programs in Green Bay and the Fox Valley.
 
 
This program allows parents, students, community members, and staff to nominate deserving school employees in the following categories:  
  • Innovation in Work (How has the employee demonstrated innovation in his/her work area?)
  • Culture Creator in the Work Environment (How has the employee gone above and beyond in creating a positive school culture?)
  • Social / Emotional Well-Being (How has the employee impacted the social/emotional well-being of students and/or the school environment?)
  • Community Involvement (How has the employee positively impacted the community?)
  • Student Connection (In what ways has the employee built positive relationships with students?) 
 
Nominations need to be submitted by February 4, 2022. Following the submission deadline, a panel of judges will review each nomination to determine finalists. These finalists will then be asked to elaborate on the work outlined in the nomination. The judges will then select the award recipients in each of the five categories.
 
The awards show ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Kiel Area School District Performing Arts Center. The program will be live streamed on Channel 5’s, WeAreGreenBay.com website.
Winter Athletics
 
District and Related Employment Opportunities
Looking for part-time work? Full-time work? Flexibility?
The District and Related Organizations have some great opportunities!
 
SCHOOL DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunities within the School District can be found using the below links. Note that if you are looking for flexibility, we are actively seeking Substitute Teacher positions which can be found under the Certified Positions.
 
Certified Positions –
 
Assistants / Aides –
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SHEBOYGAN COUNTY: 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. Current open positions include Site Coordinator and After School Activity Leader. Learn more or apply at www.ThePositivePlace.com/careers.
 
 
HEIDENREITER BUS SERVICE: Heidenreiter Bus Service has opportunities for school bus drivers. Find more information HERE.
January Youth and Family Resource Guide
Please see HERE for January Youth and Family opportunities.


What do I do if I test COVID-19 Positive?
Updated COVID-19 Return to School Plan
 
REMINDER: As communicated last week Friday, January 7th, with the recommendation of CDC and the county health department, effective Monday, we changed the required quarantine times for positive cases and household contacts. While students and staff may return at day six if symptom free, they MUST mask (days 6-10). Families that do not wish to mask can continue to quarantine for 10 days. 
 
If your child is out with symptoms, please be sure to email or bring along you negative test results before returning to school. This will prevent your student from being asked to sit in the office while we confirm results.
 
For reference, the parent communication that was sent is attached as well as the adjustments to our district Return to School Plan. 
 
Remember that free COVID-19 testing is available for all staff, students and household members. It is located in a kiosk behind the high school.