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SFMS Messenger: December 2017
December 2017

new middle school construction as of Dec 2
Greetings!
Happy Holidays SFMS Families!
I would like to wish everyone a joyous holiday season and thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child’s progress. Please continue to help foster the concept of having a “growth mindset” daily. Everyone makes mistakes and learn from their mistakes which is a part of learning and growing. Persistence and resilience are skills we hope to instill in all children.
As we continue to plan for our new surroundings and get ready for next school year, we are nearing the time to begin sharing our thoughts with all of you.  Please consider attending an informational meeting on February 15 at 6 pm in the middle school library to share your feedback. More details about the topics for discussion will be coming out after the holidays.
Sincerely,

Meloney Markofski, Principal 
Sheboygan Falls Middle School

Upcoming Events

On January 22, 2018, Sheboygan Falls Middle School will be having a presentation on drug prevention and abuse. Parents are invited to attend as well. All 5th and 6th grade students will attend the presentation from 8:45-9:45 am and all 7th and 8th grade students will attend the presentation from 10-11 am. The presentation will take place in the Middle School Auditorium. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Britne Stanke (School Counselor, grades 3-5) via email at [email protected].wi.us or by phone at 920-467-7880. We are very excited to have this educational opportunity and experience for our students.

 
EIGHTH GRADE SCIENCE
In January all eighth grade students will be sharing their Science Genius Time projects.  Each student selected a topic they are passionate about and they have spent the first semester researching and creating products that will teach others what they have learned.

 
FBLA IS ON THE MOVE
The Middle School FBLA group has been busy planning a number of service projects and fund raisers.  Please help them out by contributing to or attending one of the events listed below.
Project Angel Hugs is a charity based in Plymouth that serves the needs of children dealing with cancer. FBLA will be collecting items from the wish list for the Birthday Boxes they send out to patients throughout the year.  Our collection runs from December 11-21. Please check this Project Angel Hugs list for more information.
FBLA is holding a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings on December 20.  Print or show this  Buffalo Wild Wings ticket at the restaurant to benefit the group.
Culver’s Night is set for January 24, 2018 at the Washington Avenue location. Take this Culver’s Family Night flyer along to get a 10% donation of your order to FBLA.
Hands-on Learning

BUDDING SCIENTISTS
Fifth grade students studied plate tectonics. The students simulated convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries, as the lithosphere moved on top of the asthenosphere.

Students in Ms. Probst’s science/writing class have their published writing hanging throughout the building.  Parents are welcome to check out their students’ hard work!
MUMMY, WHERE ARE YOU?
Sixth graders in Miss T’s classroom practiced the art of mummification last week. The students are learning about the social class system and how it compares to today.
UP, UP AND AWAY
As part of our Academic and Career Planning (ACP) initiatives, the eighth graders recently went to Acuity to learn about college and career readiness.  They also had some time to ride the Ferris wheel.

NURSE NOTES
Check out the latest edition of December Tidbit Times for Winter Weather Tips and so much more!

Remember When 

The “Buy a Jeep” Campaign of 1943
There were many ways that citizens and schools could aid the  troops during World War II.  One way was through the buying of war bonds and stamps. This happened on a yearly basis at Sheboygan Falls High School. In 1945 alone, the school raised just over $3,000 for the war effort. In 1943, the U.S. government sponsored a war bond/stamp drive with the slogan, “Buy a Jeep.” For this campaign, schools would have a goal of $900 to purchase a new jeep for the army. The jeep would then be sent and displayed at the school before being shipped off to Europe.
Sheboygan Falls took this challenge and between January 27 and February 9, 1943, the student council encouraged the sale of war stamps and bonds. They met their goal and waited for the day to arrive to see what they purchased.
 In April of 1943, the U.S. government sent the jeep and students lined up along school street to catch a glimpse of the vehicle. Once it arrived, students clamored nearer to get a look at it. Students sat in the jeep, and posed for the yearbook staff. The jeep was then paraded through the city, citizens lining up along the way to get a glimpse at it. It was then shipped off to the U.S. army.
Sheboygan Falls High School was not the only area school involved in the campaign. According to various Sheboygan Press articles from February of 1943, Jefferson and Grant elementary schools in Sheboygan raised enough funds for three jeeps. Chilton High School also raised enough for a jeep. The Press writes that “this being a dairy community, the jeep will be christened with a bottle of milk.” (Sheboygan Press, 2/25/1943).

Important Dates For Your Calendar
December 19 – 5th Grade Winter Program 12 p.m. MS Auditorium
 Boys Basketball vs. Manitowoc Washington: gr. 8 @ Manitowoc Washington
gr. 7 @ Home MS
December 22 – Preview Concert for 8th Grade students- 8 a.m. MS Aud.
December 25 – HOLIDAY: No School for Students or Staff
December 26 through January 1, 2018  – Winter Break: NO SCHOOL
January 9  –  Girls Basketball at Manitowoc Washington: gr. 7 @ 3:45/ gr. 8 @4:45
January 11 – Girls Basketball vs. Two Rivers: gr. 8 @ SFMS
       gr. 7 @ Two Rivers
January 12 – MS Talent Show 6:30 p.m. MS Auditorium
January 15 – Spanish Placement Test- 8th Grade
January 16 – Girls Basketball vs. New Holstein: gr. 8 @ MS
   gr. 7 @ ES
     Spanish Placement Test- 8th Grade
January 18 – Spanish Placement Test make-up date
January 19 – MS Dance after school
                     Spanish Placement Test make-up date
January 22 – Lambert Family Program: gr. 5 & 6 @ 8:45 am
      gr. 7 & 8 10 am
January 23 – Girls Basketball @ Plymouth
     SFMS Jazz Ensemble Clinic & Concert- Plymouth
January 25 – Girls Basketball vs. Manitowoc Washington at HOME: gr. 7 (1 game) @ SFMS @ 3:45
   gr. 8 (1 game) @ SFMS @4:45
January 26 – NO SCHOOL for Students/Professional Development for Staff
January 29 – Freshman Curriculum Night- SFHS 5:30 pm
January 30 – Girls Basketball @ Kiel
School District of Sheboygan Falls
Sheboygan Falls Middle School 
101 School Street, Sheboygan Falls, WI  53085  |  Phone: 920-467-7880