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SFMS Messenger – April 2016

Friday, April 15th, 2016
Dates and Events
April 18
-Jazz Concert MS/HS Jazz Ensembles-7pm
-HS Aud
April 21
-Kalahari 8th grade Band Festival-
WI Dells
May 2
-PTO Meeting 6pm MS library
May 9
-6-8 Choir Dress Rehersal 7:55-9:45am-HS
-6-8 Choir Spring Concert-7pm -HS
May 13
-Student Council Dance~ 3:15-5:15
May 14
Color Run @ SFES
May 16
-6-8 Band Spring Concert Rehersal 7:55-9:45am-HS
-6-8 Bands Spring Concert-7pm -HS
May 20
-Jazz in the Park-MS/HS Jazz Ensambles- Settlers’ Park
2016-2017 Open House
Open House for grades 5-8 will be held on Tuesday, August 30th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. It will include a speaker and time for students to visit with teachers, counselors and administration.
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Earth Day Celebration – A Waste Free Lunch
SFMS will be celebrating Earth Day with a waste free lunch. As a middle school our goal will be to help reduce the amount of trash that goes into the landfill, and even work on reducing the amount of food that goes in the trash as well. This will be an entire school effort from the kitchen staff right to our students that we hope to continue after Earth Day. Menu for that day is Corn Dogs, not pre-boated (count out 6), mashed potatoes, gravy and carrots/ dip, watermelon/ mango and Dirt cake. There will not be extra containers to put ketchup and dip in. Just place the condiments on your tray with the food you’re using it on.  Click here for a few ideas to help you pack your own waste free lunch.

 Hoops, Music, Cheers and More
SFMS ROCKS, both on the court and off.  Whether a player, spectator, musician or someone else, everyone seemed to have a good time at this year’s annual student-staff basketball game.
 
                Go women!                              Men’s turn!            Jammin’ & Jazzin’                     Cheering Section
 
        Rock on                                 Keeping the beat

Band Questions Answered
Parents of 5th graders, do you have questions about how to choose an instrument, where to get an instrument, what band all entails, or just about band in general?  If so, you are not alone.  Frequently asked band questions should be a big help to you.  Check out this link today!

Tar Wars
School Nurse Mary Raml presented Tar Wars to the 5th grade classes.  Tar Wars is a tobacco-free education program for kids from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Through a variety of fun activities the students learned about the high financial and health cost of using tobacco products.  They learned that tobacco companies spend millions of dollars each day trying to get them hooked on tobacco and nicotine products.  The students received parent information to take home.

Preparing for Business Expo
Grade 7 students have been receiving advice from business people in the area through Junior Achievement as they prepare for their annual Business Expo in the Middle School gym Friday, April 29.  Shoppers are welcome anytime between 8:15 and 9:45 a.m.  Sign in at the gym lobby doors.

Musical Notes
Fifty-two SFMS musicians recently performed at the annual WSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival Saturday, March 7 at Kiel HS. Forty-three instrumental and vocal selections including solos, duets, larger like-instrument ensembles, show choir and jazz ensemble performed for adjudication. Students earned 2 starred 1st place ratings, 31 – 1st ratings, 9 – 2nd ratings, and 1 – 3rd rating. Congratulations to all of our performers!

Project-Based Learning Experience in READ 180
The READ 180 eighth graders are currently involved in a project-based learning experience.  After completing their “Creatures of the Deep” workshop, collaborative teams chose topics to extend their learning while focusing on a specific audience. Some chosen audience members include: classroom teachers, instructional aides, related studies instructors and other classrooms. As students use Google Drive to create an infographics presentation, they are challenged when considering appropriate information, vocabulary, and images. Understanding their audience’s interests, background, and in some cases, personality is key to creating an effective presentation. Through this project-based learning experience, students will exercise 21st Century skills which include: Information Literacy, Media Literacy, Communication and Collaboration, and Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

SNAC

We now have a middle school SNAC- Student Nutrition Advisory Committee. They have been meeting once a month from 2nd quarter on. These students have looked at ways to assist with input from students to kitchen, ways to improve services and food choices.

The SNAC recently did some testing with our New Seasoning Stations we have set up in each school. Students can add flavor to their vegetables, potatoes or whatever they would like without adding salt. The SNAC committee thought the number one seasoning was Garlic / Herb -it tasted great on all vegetables, rather like the seasoning on Sun Chips. Coming in number 2 was the Veggie Seasoning. It was also good on all the vegetables and had a little dill taste. It was felt that Mrs. Dash was a little strong. The boys felt we needed to offer a seasoning with a little heat, so new this coming year will be a Cajun and Sriracha seasoning.
In addition to testing seasonings, the SNAC group have planned a meal that will be used in May.
SNAC group

Food Service Request
Spring Cleaning or cleaning out some one’s home? Have old or mismatched forks & spoons? If so, send them to school! We prefer to use the “real stuff” instead of plastic for a better dining experience. We also feel this will save the landfills from all the plastic. This is part of an Earth Day recycling event.  If you have any old silverware you are willing to share with our cafeteria, it can be dropped off in the office of any of our schools.

Garden to Fork
 Did you know that our school district has its own garden and hoop houses? We use the produce throughout the year on our serving lines and our culinary classes also use in their classrooms and caterings that they offer. In the High School our first few months we didn’t have to purchase much produce outside of the school district, we purchased from the garden on the grounds. This was also enjoyed in the Middle and Elementary Schools too. We also prep the produce in the summer for the freezer and are able to add to our recipes that we make during the year. The meals incorporate fresh, locally grown ingredients whenever possible. Students and parents will be able to note when we are using locally grown produce with the special notation on the menu and also noted right on the
serving line. Our students take much pride in producing Garden to Fork produce for everyone.

Color Run May 14
Early bird registration extended to April 18

The SFES Falcon Families are already getting great response on our upcoming Color Run May 14.  With that said, we have decided to extend the early bird registrations, which includes a FREE t-shirt, to Monday April 18th. The walk/run will be a 1 mile loop at the elementary school allowing families to walk the loop 1-3 times.  Color fun will be had by one and all.  If you have any further questions please contact Berta Lentz.
School District of Sheboygan Falls Non-discrimination Statement
The School District of Sheboygan Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
 

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SFMS Messenger – March 2016

Tuesday, March 1st, 2016
Dates and Events
March 1
-PTO Meeting 6pm MS library
-Wrestling Sheboygan Falls & Valders @ Kiel
March 3
-Wrestling Plymouth & New Holstein @ Sheboygan Falls
March 4
10:30-2:30 8th Grade to First Stage Theatre
March 5
-MS Solo and Ensemble Festival
-Wrestling Two Rivers & Mishicot @ Sheboygan Falls
March 8
– Wrestling Manitowoc & Sheboygan Falls @ New Holstein
March 10
-MS Play 7:00pm- MS Aud.
-MS Play Performance for 5/6- 1:00pm- MS Aud
March 11
-MS Play & Art Show-7pm -MS Aud.
-MS Play Performance for 7/8 -1:00pm- MS Aud
March 12
-MS Play & Art Show- 1pm-MS Aud
-MS Play & Art Show- 7pm-MS Aud.
March 14
-Wrestling Mishicot & Plymouth @ Sheboygan Falls
March 15
-Parent/Teacher Conferences 4pm-7pm
March 17
-Wrestling Conference Tournament at Plymouth 4pm
March 18
-Grade 6 School Concert for grades 5&6
March 21
-Grade 6 Band Concert-7:30pm- MS Aud
-Grade 6 Choral Concert- 7pm -MS Aud
March 24
-NO SCHOOL
March 25
-NO SCHOOL
March 28
-NO SCHOOL
April 11
-FBLA State Conference
April 12
-Grade 5 to J.A. Biz Town
-FBLA State Conference
April 18
-Jazz Concert-MS/HS Jazz Ensembles-7pm -HS Aud
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Middle School Parent/Teacher Spring Conference
MS Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, from 4pm-7pm. These will be scheduled online. You can go to the school website to schedule. There’s a link to this page on the Family Resources page of the web site.

Summer Learning Made Fun
Summer School Materials are Available
Summer school registration has begun. Please look for the Summer School Course Guide that was sent home in Friday folders. Summer school will occur June 13th through July 1st from 8:00 AM to 12:00 P.M. Click here for the online course guide and registration form.

National Geographic Bee 2016
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2016 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHAMPION ~ NOAH W! Noah has completed the online qualification test for a chance to attend the State level bee. CONGRATULATIONS also to all of the finalists on your achievements. The school level finalists included  Alex B., Andrew K., Wayne H., Noah W., Dustin K., and Noah H.

Lion King Performances
Can You Feel the Love Tonight!  It is time for The Lion King Kids at SFMS! The dates are March 10 at 7:00 pm; March 11 at 7:00 pm and March 12 at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm.  Tickets are $3.00 for students and seniors and $5.00 for adults.  Children under 5 are free.  There will be alternate casts, so please check with cast members to see what shows they are in.  Tickets can be purchased at the middle school office. For questions phone 467-7880.  Don’t miss this exciting event!

Community Friends
Even though Veterans Day seems far in the past, there are 2 people that we would like to thank for their service and commitment to SFMS.  Greg and Lynnette Rakun have provided the sound system for our program to honor local veteranss the past couple of years.  This is a big undertaking as it means bringing in speakers, control panel, microphones and other equipment the day before the program.  Greg works with the students on sound checks and continues to monitor every aspect of sound the day of the event.  Thank you Greg and Lynnette, for being such caring friends!

5th Grade Gets “Biz”zy
Fifth graders are busy experiencing Free Enterprise during one of Junior Achievement’s Biz Town lessons. We have been fortunate to once again have volunteer Cynthia Roeck from Cleveland State Bank teach us financial literacy. All students need to be able to write their first and last names in cursive in order to sign their checks and credit card receipts at Biz Town. Please be on the lookout for a paper announcing an opportunity to help out the fifth graders Biz Town experience as a ‘Mystery Worker’.  Our trip to Biz Town in Milwaukee is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12th. We are appreciative of the support of the fifth grade parents. This is the first year we actually have more volunteers than we are able to take along.

Read 180 “Poet-Tree”
Students in our classroom have been challenged this year to read poems, memorize them, and present them to their classmates.  This has been a great activity that encourages strong fluency and presentation skills.  Some of the students’ favorites have come from Shel Silverstein whose books include: Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, and Every Thing On It and Jack Prelutsky’s poems from My Dog May Be a Genius and Something Big Has Been Here.  When a student has chosen to accept this challenge, they are acknowledged by a seasonal cut-out that displays their name and the poem they have memorized.  This is then displayed on our classroom “Poet-Tree.”

WPS Visits 8th Grade
Ms. Huenink’s student participates in the natural gas safety program presented by WPS.

Musical Notes

Grade 5 students had the opportunity to learn more about the wind instruments of the band at our 3rd annual “Band Demo Day for Wind Instruments”.  Local musicians shared interesting facts about their instrument as well as performed short songs for the students. The program opened and closed with a band arrangement of music from “Star Wars”. After the presentation students were able to try both woodwind and brass instruments and reflect on the experience.


MS Band and Choir students have been busy preparing for the annual Wisconsin School Music Association District Solo & Ensemble Festival. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2016 between 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Kiel High School.

Make A Difference
During the school’s Make a Difference activities, students will be involved in many “pay it forward” activities. As part of the fun, students are encouraged to dress up:
Monday, March 21 -Wear mismatched clothes & shoes, “I may look ridiculous today, but I’m Making a Difference!”
Tuesday, March 22 -Wear sunglasses, “Shine bright and Make a Difference!”
Wednesday, March 23-Wear your clothes inside out, “Inside & Out, I’m Dedicated to Making a Difference”

WATCH FOR  Strengthening Community. Supporting Our Heroes.
The School District of Sheboygan Falls and members of Chamber-Main Street have joined together to sponsor a community fundraiser to demonstrate support for local families who have suffered from fire tragedy and to support our firefighters for their selfless efforts to protect us all.
The School District of Sheboygan Falls Make a Difference event starts March 21 and focuses on “paying it forward” to our community. As part of Make A Difference, we may see various activities to support this effort. Local Businesses and other groups will continue the activities through July 3. Efforts are under construction as we get the word out.
Also, on March 23, Firehouse Restaurant is donating a portion of their proceeds that day to support the fundraiser. Again, more information is in the works – we will send more details soon!
School District of Sheboygan Falls Non-discrimination Statement
The School District of Sheboygan Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
 

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SFMS Messenger – February 2016

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016
Dates and Events
February 2
– Milwaukee Art Museum 8th Grade Art Students
– Girls Basketball 7th at Home; 8th at Two Rivers
February 4
-Girls Basketball 7th & 8th at New Holstein
February 9
-Girls Basketball 7th & 8th @ home vs. Kiel
February 11
-Girls Basketball 7th Home; 8th @ New Holstein
February 16
-Girls Basketball 7th @ Manitowoc Washington; 8th @ Home
February 18
-Girls Basketball 7th & 8th @ Plymouth
February 19 & 22
-No School for Students
February 23
-Wrestling Sheboygan Falls & Reedsville @ Two Rivers
February 25
-MS Band Festival Ensembles Recital-6:30pm – MS Aud.
March 1
-PTO Meeting 6pm MS library
-Wrestling Sheboygan Falls & Valders @ Kiel
March 3
-Wrestling Plymouth & New Holstein @ Sheboygan Falls
March 4
10:30-2:30 8th Grade to First Stage Theatre
Inclement Weather
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Community Conversations
Come and dialog with use about welcoming new families to the district!

Third Session
March 1
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Nondiscrimination NoticeWeather Related Closings
February 2016

Musical Notes
 Liz S. – flute, Keegen K. – trumpet, Rachel L. – trombone, Kevin R. – trombone, and Andrew K. – percussion will be participating in the WYBDA 2016 Youth Band on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Lakeland College. The performance is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. and is open to the public.  As a special treat, the Lakeland College Concert Band will perform on the same concert as the Youth Band.
The Wisconsin Youth Band Directors Association (WYBDA) Youth Band is a bi-annual honors band that is offered to WYBDA-member directors and their students. The ensemble is a full concert band that consists of top musicians from throughout the state of Wisconsin.

News from the 5th Grade
After watching the movie Selma, Lord, Selma, fifth grade students in Mrs. Powers and Ms. Marx’s homerooms worked together to create pictures on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day depicting how we people of different races all fit together. The project was completed by adding a ‘frame’ of MLK, Jr. quotes.
Fifth graders in the house of Mrs. Athrop, Mrs. Meyer & Mrs. Scharrer practiced math concepts on creations in Makerspace.

 Grade 6 Happenings
UGLY SWEATER CONTEST 2015
Mackenzie, Ty, and Emily sport their finest for the Ugly Sweater Contest. Ty claimed first place, perhaps with the help of some clashing green shoes!
EGYPTIAN MUMMIFICATION
 
Students in Mr. Debbink’s sixth grade class studied Egyptian mummification with the help of some volunteers.

Book Clubs in Read 180 

This year in Read 180 we are offering students a chance to interact with their peers in book clubs.  Book clubs give students a chance to question, analyze, and reflect on the different texts they are reading.  The students bring discussion questions and their thoughts about the plot and characters to each meeting to really lead the discussion. Let’s see what the students have to say:
Alexis says, “Book club meetings are a fun way to communicate with others. They also help me get a better look on the story.”
Elizabeth also replied, “It means talking about the book and getting out your ideas and questions.”

Grade 8 Learning through Service
The eighth grade class is planning a service-centered learning activity in coordination with the food drive sponsored by SFMS Student Council. From January 27- February 24 we will be asking for donations from students in grades 5-8 and staff with a focus on canned goods.
On March 23, the 8th grade class will then be participating in a team building “canstruction” activity. Please see canstruction.org to read more about this project and see possible ideas of what the students will be building. After each Falcon Time class has built their structure, administration will judge their “canstructions.” The “canstructions” will be left up over the lunch hour so all students will be able to see what their donations helped create. Students will take down their creations, package up all the can goods, and walk them to the food pantry.

Internet Safety
One of the most important responsibilities our district has is to keep our students safe. In this day and age Internet safety is a major concern for schools and parents, so

we wanted to share the curriculum we have in place to teach students how to be safe and appropriate in the online environment.
Provided below is the SFSD K-12 online safety curriculum as well as resources for families to learn more about age appropriate Internet usage and best practices.

Nurse Notes
Parents are encouraged to access the January edition of the Tidbit Times sponsored by the local Public Health Dept. The January edition deals with the HPV vaccine and encouraging students to set New Year’s resolutions.

From the District
NOTICE TO PARENTS WHO ARE MOVING OUT OF THE DISTRICT
If you are anticipating a move out of the Sheboygan Falls District during the current school year, your student(s) can continue attending school in Sheboygan Falls.  Please contact your building office or the district office to receive a “Tuition Waiver Form”.  Completion of this form will enable your child to continue attending school in the Sheboygan Falls District even though you no longer live within the District boundaries.  Please call Mary Blaha, Director of Business Services or Julie Hahn, Administrative Assistant at 467-7893 if you have any questions regarding tuition waivers.
School District of Sheboygan Falls Non-discrimination Statement
The School District of Sheboygan Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
 

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SFMS Messenger – December 2015

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
Dates and Events
December 15
Boys gr. 8 basketball at Manitowoc Wilson
Boys gr. 7 basketball at Home vs.Manitowoc Wilson @ MS
December 17
Team 213 Quarterly Outing- Movie & Pizza
December 21
5th gr. Winter Program 12:00 MS Auditorium
December 23
Preview Concert for 8th grade Students 8am MS Auditorium
December 24
Winter Break: NO SCHOOL until 1-4-16
January 4, 2016
Classes Resume
PTO Meeting 6pm MS library
January 8
Student Council MS Dance~ 3:15-5:15
January 11
Freshman Spanish placement testing 1st & 2nd hour
January 12
Freshmen Spanish placement testing 1st & 2nd hour
Girls Basketball- Bye
January 14
Girls Basketball 7th & 8th grade at Kiel
January 15
MS Talent Show- 6:30pm MS Auditorium
January 18
FRESHMAN CURRICULUM
NIGHT @ HS
January 19
Girls Basketball 7th @ Two Rivers; 8th grade @ Home
January 21
Girls Basketball 7th & 8th grade Home vs. Plymouth
January 22
NO SCHOOL for Students/Professional Development for Staff
January 26
Girls Basketball 7th @ Manitowoc Wilson; 8th grade @ home
January 28
Girls Basketball~Bye
Inclement Weather
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Report It
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Experience the Exceptional?
Do you have a positive story to tell about our schools? We would love to hear from you. New this year, we are collecting your stories about our staff and schools. Find a form to submit your entry here.
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Second Session
January 12
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Nondiscrimination Notice

Weather Related Closings
December 2015

From the Principal
Happy Holidays Middle School Families! Thank you for your partnership ensuring your child is in school and doing their very best each and every day. Now, sit back and enjoy a fun-filled holiday greeting from the middle school office staff. Just click on the link below.
Ms. Markofski

Holiday Wishes from the Middle School Office

Board Seeks Community Input
The School District of Sheboygan Falls is seeking district residents to volunteer for a Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC). The role of the committee is to provide meaningful input to the Sheboygan Falls Board of Education as the Board analyzes  potential solutions for the Sheboygan Falls Middle School. The committee will also provide specific input on the district-wide, long-range capital replacement priorities. It is anticipated that the committee will meet no more than six (6) times between January and April 2016.  Read more.

Smiles for Life

A new program has come to our district! Smiles 4 Life, Inc. is a non-profit organization that will be offering preventative dental services including oral screenings, cleanings, fluoride varnish applications, and dental sealants right at school for students Early Childhood through grade 12!

Smiles 4 Life held the first visit at Sheboygan Falls Middle School on Tuesday, December 8. The next scheduled visit will be Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Forms can be found in every district school office or at the links below. Completed forms can be returned to any school office, scanned and emailed back to [email protected], or faxed to Smiles 4 Life at 262-347-4449.

More Questions? Call Smiles 4 Life at 262-896-9891, or visit us on the web at www.smiles4lifedental.org

Exploring Natural Disasters in Read 180 
           
The Read 180 sixth graders have been exploring natural disasters and their effects on regions and individuals.  Mr. Cody Klatt, our guest speaker, added to our knowledge by presenting information on extreme weather and photography.
The students were also involved in writing narrative paragraphs that told a personal story of when they have experienced unique weather conditions.  We focused on creating tantalizing first sentence “hooks” to draw a reader in.  Here are a few:
I remember when I was two, I experienced really harsh weather. The storm was more wind than rain. ~ Joe R.
Did you ever get that feeling of not knowing if a loved one was going to die?  Well, I did. ~ Emma A.
When I was deer hunting, it started to snow, and it became a blizzard.  I felt cold and I had a hard time seeing. ~ Jared S.
Have you ever experienced a really bad storm that caused it to hail? I felt a little scared because I was outside when it started to hail and thunder. ~ Kylie G.
I remember three weeks ago there was a severe thunderstorm at night. The thunderstorm surprised me because it came out of nowhere. ~ Jake S.

News from the 5th Grade
                
Fifth grade worked hard to complete their Falcon Time door decoration entries early so that they are able to participate in Poetry Palooza Dec. 11 through Dec.18. Poetry Palooza is a celebration of poetry that will be held during Falcon Time. Students partner up, collaboratively select a poem, and after lots of planning and practice, recite it expressively to their peers in a cafe-type setting while sharing a special treat. Poetry Palooza coincides with the Action Room sponsored winter/holiday poetry contest, which invites students to submit original poetry for entry in a national contest. Details on that are available on the Action Room bulletin board.

Musical Notes

Thank you to all of the students who participated in all of the December Musical Festivities.  They contributed greatly to the holiday spirit in Sheboygan Falls.

Students caroling for Mainstreet Memories.
The 50 middle school music students enjoyed the “Nutcracker” this year presented by the Milwaukee Ballet.  Thank you to Mrs. Fiorini for setting this up through the enrichment program.
Coming up in January is the Talent Show on January 15, 2016. Students can pick up a slip from the Enrichment board outside the Library.
The general music students will be working with a Master Drummer on January 19th as they make curriculum connections to their drumming unit and global studies.
Auditions for the middle school musical “The Lion King” will take place in January.  Watch the announcements for exact times and sign-ups.

Falcon Time Enrichment
This year about twenty 5th & 6th graders are participating in enrichment STEM projects & problem solving activities during Falcon time. Students have been part of engineering teams that design solutions & problem solve when faced with engineering challenges.
One of the first projects asked students to research & investigate different types of shapes including shapes contained in famous, tall structures. Students learned how shapes affect the construction & architecture of buildings. Teams of students were asked to design structures using only two shapes & three shapes on a 12 inch base.
Another small project involved students constructing a structure to hold an egg two feet above the ground using only 4 sheets of paper.
Students are presently designing parachutes centering around three different variables (type of material, length of strings and size of canopy).
In January teams of students may be designing houses to be lifted or flown using balloons, just like in the movie “UP”.

From the Counselors

Health Services Update
The nurses would like to share with you the latest TH!NK e-UPDATE.  This month has been full of tobacco prevention activities.  Community is at the very core of coalition work.  We accomplish so much together.  This holiday season let us remain grateful and hopeful that the future generation will be smoke free.  Each step we take is important.  Thank you for walking the tobacco prevention path with us!
School District of Sheboygan Falls Non-discrimination Statement
The School District of Sheboygan Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
 

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SFMS Messenger – November 2015

Friday, October 30th, 2015
Dates and Events
November 2
PTO Meeting 6pm MS library
November 3
boys basketball 7th & 8th home vs. Plymouth
Lego League 3:14-4:30
November 5
Boys Basketball Bye
Lego League 3:14-4:30
November 7
Lawrence Jazz Festival- HS/MS Jazz Ensembles
November 10
Boys Basketball 7th & 8th @ Two Rivers
Lego League 3:14-4:30
Veteran’s Day Program- 8:30 am in MS gym
November 12
Boys Basketball 7th & 8th Grades at Kiel
Lego League 3:14-4:30
November 16
Jazz Concert-MS/HS Jazz Ensembles- 7pm HS aud
November 17
Boys Basketball 7th & 8th grades Home
Lego League 3:14-4:30
November 19
Boys Basketball 7th @ Manitowoc Wilson;
8th @ Home
Lego League 3:14-4:30
November 20
Green & Gold Event
3:30-6:30 MS gym
November 23
Boys Basketball 7th at home vs. Kiel (ES)
8th home vs Kiel (MS)
November 24
Boys Basketball 7th & 8th grades at Plymouth
Lego League 3:14-4:30
November 26
Thanksgiving: NO SCHOOL
November 27
Thanksgiving Break: NO SCHOOL
December 1
Boys Basketball 7th @ Manitowoc Washington; 8th @ home
December 3
Boys Basketball~Bye
December 5
SFMS 4th Annual Craft Fair
December 7
6-12 Choirs Dress Rehearsal 7:55-9:45am HS Aud.
6-12 Winter Choir Concert 7pm HS
December 8
Boys Basketball 7th @ Two Rivers; 8th @ Home
December 14
6-12 Band Concert 7pm HS
6-12 Bands Dress Rehearsal-7:55-9:45am HS Aud.
December 15
Boys Basketball 8th @ Manitowoc Wilson
7th @ Home vs. Manitowoc Wilson @ MS
Inclement Weather
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Safe Schools Alert Information
Experience the Exceptional?
Do you have a positive story to tell about our schools? We would love to hear from you. New this year, we are collecting your stories about our staff and schools. Find a form to submit your entry here.
Twitter
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Community Conversations
Second Session
January 12
Quick Links
All Things Official
Tuition Waiver Information

Nondiscrimination Notice

Weather Related Closings
Nov/Dec 2015

Honoring our Veterans
The students and staff of Sheboygan Falls Middle School will again be honoring local veterans at their annual Veterans Day program.  This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, beginning outside at 8:30 a.m. with the traditional flag raising and gun salute. The program will continue in the school gym.  Refreshments for the veterans will follow the program in the school cafeteria.  All veterans and patriotic citizens are welcome to attend.

A Glimpse at the Past
The fifth grade classes recently participated in the “Trades & Occupation of the 1860’s in Sheboygan County” program at the Sheboygan County Historical Museum.


Learning to be a cobbler
Using a draw knife and schnitzel bunk

Buying land for $1.25 an acre
Tools of the 1860’s

Sixth grade guest visitor

“Archaeologist” Marta Barkov, a member of the Russian team that found the remains of the Romanov family, visited Ms. Tetschlag’s and Mr. Debbink’s classrooms to discuss how they went about excavating the site near Yekaterinburg. She answered students’ questions about archaeology and the Russian family that was executed. The students are learning about primary artifacts.
Marta claimed to have a “twin” sister working at Sheboygan Falls Middle School, Literacy Specialist Heidi Kressin.

Making sense of decimals
Sixth graders model adding decimals using diagrams and manipulatives.
  

Winners of Lion’s International Peace Poster Contest
Congratulations to the seventh graders who placed first, second and third in the Lions’ Club “International Peace Poster” Contest!

Read 180 room hosts guest speakers
        
The Read 180 eighth graders appreciated Officer Hall’s time and talent as he discussed the work he does with criminal investigations to supplement our study of crime lab science.  We learned a career such as this requires excellent communication, observation and writing skills.
        
Celebrity Reader, Technology Support Specialist, Mrs. Schafer, read to the eighth graders:  Middle School, Get Me Out of Here!

 

Celebrity Reader, Fifth Grade Teacher, Mrs. Scharrer, read to the sixth graders: Late for School!

Eighth grade beach restoration project
On October 19 the eighth grade class worked in cooperation with the Alliance for the Great Lakes, YMCA, and community partners on a beach restoration project at Deland Park in Sheboygan.  The ultimate goal was the planting of 10,000 new plants to help with erosion and create a natural dune system. This project allowed our students to extend their learning beyond the classroom walls.
School District of Sheboygan Falls Non-discrimination Statement
The School District of Sheboygan Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
 

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SFMS Messenger – October 2015

Thursday, October 1st, 2015
Dates and Events
October 6th
Community Conversations session at SFMS – more info in quick link below

October 9th

6th Grade Concerts – 7:00pm – MS Aud.
October 15th
Parent/Teacher Conferences
4:00 to 8:00 pm
October 16th
Book Fair –
MS Conference Room
October 19th
7th Grade Concerts – 7:00pm – MS Aud.
Book Fair –
MS Conference Room
October 20th
Parent/Teacher Conferences –
4:00 to 8:00 pm
Book Fair –
MS Conference Room
October 26th
5th Grade Field Trip -Historical Museum (Marx/Powers)
October 27th

5th Grade Field Trip -Historical Museum

(Athorp/Scharrer/Meyer)
Inclement Weather
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Report It
Safe Schools Alert Information
Experience the Exceptional?
Do you have a positive story to tell about our schools? We would love to hear from you. New this year, we are collecting your stories about our staff and schools. Find a form to submit your entry here.
Twitter
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Community Conversations
First session October 6
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Annual Reports
Annual Asbestos NotificationIndoor Environmental Quality Plan
October, 2015

A Video Message From Ms. Markofski
Innovation at the Middle School

As a new school year begins we focus on the School District of Sheboygan Falls Mission, Vision and Commitments to provide for the needs of every student.
One of our commitments is to be innovative, with that in mind please click below to watch a video message created using our makerspace green screen room.

Welcome to Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus is our new Student Information System used to allow parents access to student grades and schedules. It is also used to alert parents with general announcements and emergency announcements such as snow days or school crises.
We are asking that if you have not set up your Parent Portal and checked your contact preferences, please do so using the URL link that was sent to your e-mail on Monday, September 14th.  If you did not receive the e-mail with the link, please contact the school office and they will assist you in setting up this account.  If you have already set up your parent portal account, you do not need to do anything else at this point.

Welcome Back!!!!
Students and Teachers Creating a Sense of Community

The teachers acted as “paparazzi” to photograph of our students before the first day of school.

The teachers then welcomed the students this year by having them enter on the red carpet to a presentation introducing the entire staff.

Falcon Cool Tools Raffle Winners
Teachers recently reviewed Cool Tools for behaviors in the hallways, in the cafeteria, on the bus and during safety drills.
8th Grade students practicing a bus evacuation.
Students were then entered into a raffle to win some very cool prizes.
Falcon Cool Tools Raffle Winners!!

Bully Prevention Awareness Month

Parents, please join us in celebrating Bully Prevention Awareness month by encouraging your children to follow the Falcon Way by being respectful and accepting of everyone!

Wednesday Oct. 7th: Falls is a Safe Place to be Yourself (dress different or wear mismatched clothes)Wednesday Oct. 14th: No Sweat, We Support Each Other (wear sweatpants & sweatshirts)

Wednesday Oct. 21st: Be a Team Player by Being Kind to Everybody (wear your favorite team clothes)

Wednesday Oct. 28th: Give Peace a Chance (wear “hippie clothes” tye dye shirts)

New from the Kitchen
The School Kitchens have now added a SEASON BAR -Seasonings you can add that have no MSG or Salt added to them.
Starting in October and through the year. All schools will have a day each month designated to a school wide birthday day!  We will be celebrating all birthdays in that month. But everyone eating lunch with us that day will get the birthday treat WG Rice Krispie bar.

Hands-on Project Based Learning in 5th Grade Science
Students in the 5th grade science classes are completing a project where they are creating a Terrarium. They have to make a lot of observations and predictions.

Learning about becoming a U.S. citizen

A BIG thank you to Food Service employee Ingrid Price for coming to our Read 180 room to share her experience with the naturalization process.  Her presentation helped us understand the journey one takes to become an American citizen. We are so glad she is part of our American, our Wisconsin and our Sheboygan Falls Middle School family!

Nurse Notes
Take Back Medication Day is Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.  This is a safe way to dispose of medications.  See flyer for locations.
School District of Sheboygan Falls Non-discrimination Statement
The School District of Sheboygan Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
 

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SFMS Messenger – Issue 3 – Spring 2015

Wednesday, April 8th, 2015
Dates and Events
April 13
MS/HS Jazz Ensembles-7pm-HS Aud
April 23
Kalahari 8th grade Band Festival- WI Dells
May 2
State Solo/Ensemble Festival- Cardinal Stritch
May 4
6-8 choir rehearsal- 7:55-9:45am- HS
6-8 choir Spring Concert-7pm HS Aud
Friends of SFMS meeting -6pm MS library
May 11
6-8 Band rehearsal- 7:55-9:45 am- HS
6-8 Band concert –
7 pm HS Aud
May 12
6th Grade Marsh Trip (Bohman)
May 14
6th Grade Marsh Trip (Hepp/Debbink)
MS Jazz Ensemble Performance at SFES- HS
May 15
6th Grade Marsh Trip (Hepp/Debbink)
Jazz in the Park- MS/HS
May 18
6th Grade Marsh Trip (Kaiser/Tetschlag)
May 19
6th Grade Marsh Trip (Kaiser/Tetschlag)
May 21
6th Grade Marsh Trip
(Bohman)
May 22
Built In Snow Day- NO SCHOOL if NO snow days used
May 25
NO SCHOOL
May 26
5th grade Band Parent meeting- 6:30pm- MS auditorium
June 4
8th grade Recognition HS auditorium
Last Day for 8th grade
June 5
LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS- Early Release- ES/11:00 MS/11:10 HS/11:15
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Issue: #3 Spring 2015

A note from Ms. Markofski, Principal

Dear Families and Friends of Sheboygan Falls Middle School,

Signs of spring are all around us and we find ourselves facing the “final stretch” to the end of another school year.  If you are like the rest of us, you’re probably finding yourselves making the same statement over and over again; “I can’t believe how fast this school year has gone!”  As unbelievable as it may seem, we are heading into the final quarter of the 2014-2015 school year!

The students have spent this school year making new friends, broadening their points of view, and preparing for life outside of school.  While test scores and report cards are one measure of growth, they aren’t the only measure.  This year students have been involved in many different outreach activities, reemphasizing the importance of giving back to our community.  They have competed in academic, athletic, and fine arts competitions, developing collaborative skills that will benefit them in many different ways.

Enjoy the remainder of the year!  Please do not hesitate to contact me or the staff as needed.

Sincerely,

Meloney Markofski

SFMS Principal

Summer School Registration
Just a reminder Parents and Students you can now sign up for Summer School classes.

We have exciting new course offerings this summer!

 

You can turn in registration forms to the Middle School office or register online at:

http://teacher.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/summerschool/student-parent-information/

 

Registration deadline is April 17.

Updates from grade 5
busy 5th graders
Biz Town, Falcon Time and field trips – so much awaits the 5th grade as we work our way toward the end of the year.  Follow the link below to see the 5th grade updates.

News from 6th grade
Sixth grade is marching right along, and rather swiftly, too! We are already into 4th quarter, spring parent-teacher conferences have come and gone, and everyone is anxiously waiting for spring to make itself known. With the onset of spring come many annual activities that 6th graders have been enjoying throughout the years. Our most exciting activity will be our outdoor experience at the Sheboygan Marsh.

Project-Based Learning Experience in READ 180

The READ 180 eighth graders are currently involved in a project-based learning experience. After completing their “Creatures of the Deep” workshop, collaborative teams chose topics to extend their learning while focusing on a specific audience.

“NOTES” from Band and Chorus
Sixty-one SFMS musicians recently performed at the annual WSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival held Saturday, March 7, at Riverview MS in Plymouth.

Forty-three instrumental and vocal selections including solos, duets, larger like ­instrument ensembles, show choir and jazz ensemble performed for adjudication. Students earned thirty-six­ 1st place ratings and seven ­2nd place ratings. Congratulations to all of our performers!

There are many more events and activities planned in the  months ahead for the music department.

Counselors’ Corner
Everyone appreciates helpful hints when working with children. Click on the following link to see hints for parents that may help make life easier when dealing with your kids.

News from the School Nurses
About E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes are being marketed as a safe alternative to smoking. But they’re not because E-cigarettes are still putting nicotine – a highly addictive drug – into the body. Learn more about E-cigarettes and ways to keep your kids from using them at:
School District of Sheboygan Falls Non-discrimination Statement
The School District of Sheboygan Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
  

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SFMS Messenger – Issue 2 – February 2015

Tuesday, January 27th, 2015
Dates and Events
Tuesday, Jan 27
*Girls Basketball 7 & 8 at Plymouth
Thursday, Jan 29
*Girls Basketball 7 at Manitowoc Wilson/ 8 Home
Friday, Jan 30
*Aerospace Engineers Visit- 8th Gr. Science classes
Tuesday, Feb  3
*Girls Basketball Bye
Thursday, Feb 5
*Girls Basketball 7 Home /8 at Two Rivers
Monday, Feb 9
*7th & 8th grade vs. Manitowoc Wilson
Tuesday, Feb 10
*Girls Basketball 7 & 8 at New Holstein
Thursday, Feb 12
*Girls Basketball 7 & 8 Home vs. Kiel
Thursday, Feb 19
*Girls Basketball 7 & 8 vs. Plymouth
Tuesday, Feb 24
*Wrestling Sheboygan Falls & Reedsville at New Holstein
Thursday, Feb 26
*MS Bands Festival Ensembles Recital-6:30pm MS Aud.
Friday, Febr 27
*NO SCHOOL for Students or Staff
Monday, March 2
*NO SCHOOL for Students/Professional Development for Staff
Tuesday, March 3
*Wrestling Mishicot & Sheboygan Falls at Manitowoc
Wednesday, March 4
*Child Development Days 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 pm.
Thursday, March 5
*Wrestling Two Rivers & Mishicot at Sheboygan Falls
Saturday, March 7
*MS Solo & Ensemble Festival- Plymouth
Monday, March 9
 *Friends of SFMS meeting @ 6pm MS Library
Tuesday, March 10
*Wrestling Plymouth & Valders at Sheboygan Falls
Wednesday, March 11
*Child Development Days 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. MAKE-UP DAY
Thursday, March 12
*Wrestling Sheboygan Falls & Kiel at Valders
Tuesday, March 17
*Parent/Teacher Conferences 4pm-7pm
Thursday, March 19
*MS Play
Friday, March 20
*MS Play
*Wrestling Conference Tournament at Kiel-4pm
Saturday, March 21
*MS Play
Friday, March 27
*6th gr. school concert for grades 5 & 6
*Figureheads Program 9am MS Gym
Monday, March 30
*6th grade Band Concert-7:30pm MS auditorium
*6th grade Choral Concert-7pm MS Aud.
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Issue: #2 Winter 2015

A note from Mr. Nikson
Dear SFMS Parents:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our families for making my transition to the middle school a wonderful and rewarding one. I have enjoyed being part of all of the wonderful activities that have occurred at the middle school. The middle school is surely a busy place. I have been able to watch Jazz Ensemble and Choir concerts, take part in egg drops in science, help judge bullying posters, and watch Texting and Driving public service announcements just to name a few. I look forward to learning more about our students and how to best support them in their endeavours.

As always, communication is very important to the district and Sheboygan Falls Middle School. We have begun to utilize social media to help us communicate and highlight all of the great stuff your students are doing. You can follow us on Twitter @Sheb_Falls_Ms or Like us on Facebook (sheboyganfallsschools).

Have a wonderful winter and stay warm.

 

Sincerely,
Mike Nikson

SFMS Associate Principal

Counselors’ Corner
Mr. Uselding and Ms. Stanke like making life easier for parents.  In keeping with that, see the attached article entitled Communication Tips for Parents. It’s full of helpful hints to keep you and your kids talking.
Would your kids benefit from the Rainbow Kids program?  If so, check out the dates for the Winter/Spring sessions.

Celebrity Readers Visit READ 180

This year in Read 180, we are doing something we call “Celebrity Readers.” Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students place names of people in a container that they would like to have visit our classroom to share their favorite picture book or chapter book.
Typically, full picture books have been read and part of a chapter book has been shared. It has been a wonderful way for the people of our learning community to share their love of literacy with the students.

News from 5th grade
We want to thank you for partnering with us in the education of your child.  There are many great things happening in 5th grade.  Click the link below to look at lessons from each subject area, questions to ask your child, a list of upcoming events and even more photos.

News from 6th grade
It is amazing to think that we are already finished with half of the school year. Where does the time go? We have made it through the busy holiday season and now we have settled back into a regular routine and are ready for the second half of the year. Since we are already through half of the year, we have also gone through many school supplies. Please take this time to restock any items that have run out—pencils, pens, notebooks, folders, markers, glue, erasers, highlighters, etc. If anyone has concerns during these tough economic times, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher so we can help meet your child’s needs.

RtI, Falcon Time, and the ACTION room
What is RtI? FALCON TIME? The ACTION Room?
Each child is unique in the talents, interests and abilities they possess.  It is the Sheboygan Falls School District’s philosophy to meet the interests and abilities of ALL students through Response to Intervention (RtI). RtI provides a framework for achieving higher levels of academic and behavioral success for ALL students and is practiced by all teachers.  This occurs through differentiation and the adjustment of the curriculum and instructional practices based on the learning needs of students, throughout each day and in every classroom.

“NOTES” from Band and Chorus
From talent shows to concerts, recitals to festivals, Settler’s Park to Kalahari Resort there is much going on in the SFMS Music Department.  Click below to get all of the details.

News from the School Nurses

Looking for fun winter activities to do in and around the area? Check out this site from the Sheboygan County Activity and Nutrition Coalition for a long list of ideas.

The Lunch Line
By Amy Lawrenz, Food Service Director

With the start of 2015 our main goal in Food Service is Wellness! We can help you achieve your goals with all the healthy choices that are offered throughout the meals. Fresh fruit and vegetables are offered daily (and need to be a choice on your tray for a qualified meal). We have had the pleasure of being able to use our school grown tomatoes in a lot of our dishes. We also are able to offer fresh apples from Goedtke orchard! When ordering fruit and vegetables we always look for locally grown or at least from Wisconsin. Whole grain and less sodium are goals we are also looking at with each meal.
A reminder for all families, please keep your lunch accounts positive and, if you need help in anyway, please contact us. We are here to work with you. You can also apply for free/ reduced meals at any time throughout the year.
Don’t forget we offer breakfast, an after school Falcon pack for after school events and field trip lunches. We can also supply your student’s class with some healthy snacks for birthdays or other occasions. These forms can all be found on the district web page.
Community Conversations – Get Involved!
comm conv pic The School District’s first Community Conversations event took place on January 21. Read more…
 
Our next event is planned for February 18, 6:15-7:15p.m. at the middle school. Please consider attending!
School District of Sheboygan Falls Non-discrimination Statement
The School District of Sheboygan Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
 

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SFMS Messenger – Issue 1 – November 2014

Thursday, November 13th, 2014

Dates and Events
Nov. 13

5th Grade Field Trip to the Sheboygan Co. Museum (Miles/Powers)

Nov. 14

5th Grade Field Trip to the Sheboygan Co. Museum (Marx/Miles/Scharrer)

Nov. 17
Jazz Concert – 7:00 P.M. – High School Aud.
Nov. 21
Fundraiser Reward Activity – 3:30 to 6:30 P.M. – Middle School Gym
Nov. 27 – 28
No School Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 8
6-12 Winter Choir Concert – 7:00 P.M. – High School Aud.
Dec. 15 
6-12 Winter Band Concert – 7:00 P.M. – High School Aud.
Dec. 17
“Newsies” Encore Fieldtrip to Chicago
Dec.  19
7th Grade Business Expo
Dec. 22
5th Grade Winter Program – 12:00 P.M. – Middle School Aud.
Dec. 24 – Jan. 2
Winter Break – No School
Jan. 5
Friends of SFMS Meeting – 6:00 P.M. – Middle School Library
Jan. 16
MS Talent Show – 6:30 P.M. – Middle School Aud.
Jan. 22
End of 1st Semester
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Issue: #1 November/2014

Message from Ms. Markofski
Dear SFMS Parents,

Welcome back to a new and exciting school year. Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall parent/teacher conferences. We hope you enjoyed meeting your child’s teachers and visiting our classrooms to see where your child spends a good chunk of their day. A big thank you to SFMS PTO for providing a dinner option for families, as well as the teaching staff.
Parents have access to PowerSchool to view their child’s progress in all of his or her classes at any time. Please contact the main office if you have not yet logged in to PowerSchool. Your involvement in your child’s education sends a strong message to him or her about the importance of education. 
 
Last, please keep in mind that the teaching staff values open lines of communication. Please do contact them with questions, concerns, comments, etc. throughout the year. Together we can ensure they have a successful and enjoyable school year.
Sincerely,
Meloney Markofski
SFMS Principal

School Meals are Changing – New School Meal Requirements
You may have heard that there will be new requirements for school meals. The new requirements are great
news for our students! The new requirements will help Sheboygan Falls School District build on the work we are
already doing to provide more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthier entrees in our school cafeterias.
Some of the new requirements include:

  • Increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables
  • Reducing the sodium in meals over the next 10 years
  • Setting calorie limits for the first time
  • Increasing whole grains
  • Limiting the amount of meat/meat alternatives and grains

Additional articles of interest:

Fifth Grade is Off and Running!

We’ve figured out the big stuff:

  • Locker coms mastered – Check!
  • Understanding the block schedule rotation – Check!
  • Navigating the many halls at SFMS – Check!

Read More

News from the Sixth Grade
Math News:
As a parent, you play a key role in their math success. Ask questions of your child in their math practice. Have them explain how they solved the problem. Taking an active role, even if math isn’t your strength, will be beneficial to your child. If you need a resource, the math textbook can be found online at www.bigideasmath.com. Students were given their login(Last name First name) and password(SFSD2014) from their math teacher.Read More about Math, Social Studies and Language Arts

Read 180 & Sheboygan Falls 

Community Resources
Officer Hall’s visit to Read 180
Officer Doug Hall, the Sheboygan Falls District’s School Resource Officer, spoke to the eighth graders about criminal investigations to activate and extend their study of the current workshop for “Crime Lab Science.”
Ms. Price sharing her experiences.

Ms. Ingrid Price, one of our food service personnel, visited the sixth graders to share her experience of becoming an American citizen. This provided the students with greater understanding for their workshop for “The New Americans.”

Nurse Notes
Healthy Snacks and Talking About Ebola

Healthy Snacks
Kids love to snack and it can be a good way of getting nutritious food into their diet. Please check out the website “85 Snack Ideas for Kids” at http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/07/31/85-snacks-for-kids-and-adults/. The site offers some great idea for easy and wholesome snacks and even includes some recipes. Please consider using some of the ideas for school or afterschool snacks.

Talking to Kids About Ebola 

Talk about Ebola is all around and kids are hearing it too. If you have children or students asking questions about Ebola, here are some educational resources we’ve located explaining how Ebola is contracted, the risks of an outbreak, what is being done to treat Ebola patients, and how to talk to children about it. Here is a nicely written-for-kids article explaining Ebola in a non-scary way.

Read More

New Technology at the Middle School
New Makerspace

There is an exciting new opportunity for middle school teachers and students to participate in interactive group oriented learning activities. A new Makerspace has been created in the former Tech Ed. room next to Ms. McCabe’s computer lab. A wireless node was dropped in the room allowing for a world of possibilities.
School District of Sheboygan Falls Non-discrimination Statement
The School District of Sheboygan Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
 

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