A Message from the Principals
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Dear Families,
As the second semester is already a couple of weeks underway, it’s a great time to slow down and reflect on the current school year. Reflecting on all aspects of school has been a focus this year for both students and staff. With parent teacher conferences coming up, February is a great time for families to reach out to the staff and reflect together with the students on how the first half of the school year has gone and create goals for the remainder of this school year.
The month of February is also a great time to show each other gratitude. Staff at SFMS have made it a point to create “gratitude grams” which recognize students for the positive things that are happening throughout the school day. After receiving the gratitude gram, students follow up by writing an appreciation note to a different staff member. By the end of the school year, every student will receive a positive note and show appreciation for things happening everyday at the Middle School.
As always, feel free to contact the main office with any questions or concerns as we continue to progress through the school year.
Sincerely,
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A Message from Superintendent Annalee Bennin
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The opportunity to message our families is always an exciting time. It allows purposeful time to reflect on all the amazing opportunities and learning that is taking place in our schools and also those times that have challenged us. Each day our team works hard to ensure each child’s social and emotional wellbeing is cared for so they have the best opportunity to access their learning. We ensure they have relationships with someone in the building so they know they are cared for and appreciated. Please reach out if your child isn’t feeling connected with school, it is our job to ensure they do and partner with you in that process.
As the lead learner in the district, I continue to enjoy scheduled visits to each of our schools and spending time beside your children learning and experiencing their everyday life at school. This allows me to celebrate everything that is going on each day thanks to our amazing educators, food service staff, custodial crews and everyone that makes the district operate. Below are a few pictures of our students in action and the opportunities they experience every day.
I also want to leave you with a great quote that our family lives by, that I hope also finds a way to your family. It is what we ultimately want when you have your family talks around the dinner table, during the car ride, at bedtime or whenever you get a moment as a family to slow down, talk and reflect.
“Parents say they want kids to be caring, but pay more attention to achievement. Ironically, kids raised to be kind are more successful in school and work (& happier too). We shouldn’t just ask kids what they accomplished. We should also ask who they helped — and who helped them.” – Adam Grant
With Gratitude,
Annalee Bennin
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High School Musical is coming!
The Middle School will be presenting High School Musical, Jr. this spring. Come enjoy a great, live performance!
Save the date:
Thursday, March 17th – 7pm
Friday, March 18th – 7pm
Saturday, March 19th – 2pm / 7 pm
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Saturday, February 19th: The Wisconsin Singers are coming to Sheboygan Falls! Come see a great show featuring opening performances by our SFHS Jazz Show Choir and the Middle School students. The performance is on Saturday, February 19th at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at any of the Sheboygan Falls school offices, the Falls Piggly Wiggly, online at www.wisconsinsingers.com/sheboyganfalls or by calling the Wisconsin Singers box office at 608.886.6801. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the show. Hope to see you there!
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Saturday, February 26th: Solo and Ensemble Music Festival
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Eighth grade STEM students were able to participate in Project Mini Grill, a Middle Xchool metal work opportunity within Project Grill (which is offered at the High School level). Thank you to our sponsors, Bemis Manufacturing and HUI for supporting us!
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Congratulations! Due to their performance on the district-level online test, Brooke Y. is moving on to the Badger State Spelling Bee competition.
The Badger State Spelling Bee will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Madison Area Technical College.
Congratulations again to Brooke on this great achievement!
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5th Grade students working on their measuring skills!
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PE Fun! 7th Grade students build up a sweat through dance!
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2022-2023 Open Enrollment
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The inter-district public school Open Enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside or to remain in their current district in the event that they move out of the district before the start of the 2022-2023 school year (Moving? See HERE for more information on remaining in District through the school year). Open Enrollment will allow student(s) to continue attending school in the School District of Sheboygan Falls. Please call Mara Nack at 920-467-7893 for additional information or check the Department of Public Instruction Website at: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment (also check the 2022-2023 Open Enrollment Regular Application Period Brochure).
There is no tuition cost for students participating in the Open Enrollment program, but parents are responsible for transporting their student(s) to and from school.
The open enrollment period for the 2022-2023 school year is from February 7th, 2022 until 4:00 p.m., April 29th, 2022.
Applications must be done on the DPI (Department of Public Instruction) website at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment. A link to this site will also be available on the school web site during the application period at: www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us. The DPI website will be active from February 7th, 2022 until 4:00 p.m. on April 29th, 2022.
If you anticipate a possible move out of the School District of Sheboygan Falls, please complete the Open Enrollment application as soon as possible. You have the right to cancel your application at any time and are not bound to enrollment. If you are currently attending under a Tuition Waiver, you will need to complete an Open Enrollment application for the upcoming school year.
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District and Related Employment Opportunities
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Looking for part-time work? Full-time work? Flexibility?
The District and Related Organizations have some great opportunities!
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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 –
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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.
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HEIDENREITER BUS SERVICE: Heidenreiter Bus Service has opportunities for school bus drivers. Find more information HERE.
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February Youth and Family Resource Guide
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Please see HERE for February Youth and Family opportunities.
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Dare to Dream Theatre Opportunities
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Dare to Dream Theatre is a youth theatre company rooted in education and dedicated to bringing joy to children while helping them find and share their voices with the world. They serve the community through multi-generational theatrical experiences, highlighting growth and learning at all levels of development. They have a few upcoming opportunities including a production of Winnie the Pooh, see HERE for audition details. in addition, they offer workshops (details HERE).
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A Message from the Nurses
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Reminder that free COVID-19 testing is available for all staff, students and household members, located in a kiosk behind the high school as detailed HERE. And, note that we have rapid tests again!
For your awareness, we are no longer sending out classroom exposure emails. To view the current status of COVID in our buildings, please view the dashboard on our website HERE.
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