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SFMS Messenger – April 2019
April 2019
From the Principal
Dear SFMS Families,
 
Physical Education students recently concluded the Kids Heart Challenge which supports the American Heart Association. During the months of March and April PE students improved their basketball skills and also learned about heart disease and how they can maintain a healthy heart. 
A total of $5031 was raised to help support the mission of the AHA. A special recognition goes out to Autumn who raised $1025!  
Many thanks to our physical education staff, Mr. Baranek, Mr. Knecht, and Mrs. Schreurs for organizing this opportunity for our students!
 
Sincerely,
Amanda Pound
Interim Middle School Principal
Learning and Making Connections
Science Connections
In fifth grade science classes, students are working through three different experiments to identify a connection between them. These experiments require the students to be creative, think critically, and analyze data. At the conclusion of these experiments, the students are going to be diving into learning about how gravity works and the different variables that can affect it.
 
Math Connections
Students in Mrs. DuFoor’s sixth grade classes engaged in math experiments as part of an introduction activity to understanding of the use of variables within a math and science context. The use of this experiment puts the math into practice in a real-world situation.
Future Connections
 
Thank you, LTC, for the STEM experiences today! SFMS 8th grade students used a plasma cutter, changed a flat tire, escaped a closed trunk, tried hydraulic systems, viewed healthcare and informational technology, and explored career options.
 
Real World Connections
 
The fifth grade class visited BizTown this past Tuesday. Students were given an opportunity to learn about what it means to be a member of a community and economy. Each student had a unique job and were given specific responsibilities. Everyone had an exciting, busy, fun-filled day in the working realm at BizTown!
A Note from the Nurse
Reminder:
 
Are you up to date on your measles vaccination? From Jan to March of 2019, 387 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 15 states. This is the second highest number of cases reported in the US since measles was eliminated in 2000. Protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated!
Calendar of Events
 
April
15                          Track Meet at Plymouth – 4:00 p.m.
19                          No School – Students and Staff
22                          Jazz Concert – MS/HS Jazz Ensembles – 7:00 p.m. – HS Auditorium
23                          Track Meet at home – 4:00 p.m.
29                          Track Meet at Sheboygan South – 4:00 p.m.
 
May
 
3                          8th Grade STEM field trip to Kohler Company
6                          6-8 Chorus Spring Concert – 7:30 p.m. – MS
                            Track Meet at Mishicot – 4:00 p.m.
9                            7th Grade Business Expo
10                          8th grade Acuity field trip 10:15-1:15
13                          6th Grade to Sheboygan Marsh
                              6-8 Bands Spring Concert – 7:00 p.m. – MS
14                          6th Grade to Sheboygan Marsh
16                          6th Grade to Sheboygan Marsh
17                          6th Grade to Sheboygan Marsh
                              Jazz in the Park – MS/HS Jazz Ensembles – Settlers’ Park
20                          6th Grade to Sheboygan Marsh
21                          6th Grade to Sheboygan Marsh
                              5th Grade Concert
22                          8th Grade Band – Band Festival at the Kalahari
23                          8th grade art fieldtrip to Milwaukee art museum 9:20-2:00
24-27                    No School – Students and Staff
28                         5th Grade Band Parent Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – MS Auditorium
 
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