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Message from the Principals

Welcome Back to School!   We are back in full swing at the Middle School! Students are participating in their classes, extra-curriculars, and athletics. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with our students again in support of their academic, social, and emotional learning. It is going to be a great year!   On Tuesday, October 19th and Thursday, October 28th, families will have the opportunity to participate in parent/teacher conferences. For this school year, families will have the option to choose to meet with their child’s teacher either via phone conference, Google Meet, or face-to-face. Communication regarding how to sign-up will be sent out via Infinite Campus. Please feel free to contact the Middle School office for further information or with questions.   Sincerely, Amanda Pound, SFMS Principal Ryan Zak, SFMS Associate Principal

Welcome Mr. Zak!

I can’t believe the first month of school has come and gone. I am thankful to be part of the learning community of Sheboygan Falls and appreciate the patience, support, and commitment for student success from the staff and community. I look forward to continuing in building positive relationships with students and parents as the year progresses! I am also hoping that this beautiful fall weather continues, if you have any concerns or questions please don’t hesitate to reach out!    Have a great October, Mr. Zak

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

Cross Country and Volleyball in Action

Our Middle School athletes are back at it! Cross country and girls volleyball are in the full swing participating in home and away games and meets.

Monday Mindful Moments

Monday Mindful Moments is an opportunity for students to practice being in the present and learn to recognize what is happening in the moment with themselves. Each week the 5th grade students meet with Mrs. Lorge for 15 minutes to practice a focusing or mindfulness activity and go over a positive thought or affirmation for the week. This is a moment of calm, silence, and awareness. Students are invited to revisit the positive thought or affirmation throughout the week as a reminder that they are strong and can get through the challenges they face.

Fall Harvest for STEM Students

Last May, the current 6th grade students planted a variety of vegetables, flowers, and herbs, after starting them as seeds in the STEM lab. Students were able to harvest some of the veggies (despite the Japanese beetle invasion!), and they have been used in our school lunch program. One example is the tomatoes added to the salads. And, this year’s 5th grade students will be planting the garden beds as part of their spring agriculture unit.

October Youth and Family Resource Guide

Please see HERE or click the banner below for October Youth and Family opportunities.

Odds and Ends …

Staff displaying their school spirit during Homecoming Week on jersey day!   District attorney Joel Urmansky and a representative from Safe Harbor spoke to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students regarding the dangers of cyberbullying and sending inappropriate text messages.

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:  Call your Primary Care Provider and ask if they test in the office CVS.com Walgreens.com Prevea.com Home test kits sold at CVS / Walgreens / Walmart (recommend calling for availability) National Guard testing on Wednesdays at the Falls ADRC (note that this is available TODAY until 6:00)

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