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SFMS Messenger – February 2019
February 2019
From the Principal
Dear SFMS Families,
 
Our students have been busy rehearsing for their upcoming performances of
School House Rock Live Jr! It features students in grades 5-8. Songs include “Conjunction Junction” and “I’m Just A Bill”, as well as many more. Performances are at Sheboygan Falls Middle School from March 14th-16th. Stop by the office to purchase your tickets. All tickets are $5.00. Sheboygan Falls students and children 4 and under get in for free.
 
Please come and support Music in your Schools Month, and join us for a music that is sure to get your toes tapping.
 
Sincerely,
Amanda Pound
Interim Middle School Principal
 
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) regional competition took place on Saturday, February 16, 2019, in Menomonee Falls. Ben earned a fifth place medal for his elevator speech.
 
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Students in Mrs. Schreurs’ physical education classes learned a new game called Spikeball. Students progressed through 3 levels of partner skill challenges at their own speed…chose whether to use a hula hoop, large net or small and also a choice between large and small ball. At the end of class students moved their plicker magnet to record their progress. The kids did awesome!
 
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The Falcon Way
From the Behavior Team….
 
Each quarter, our students focus on working on expected behaviors. We would like to continue to partner with you at home as a way to connect to school. We have been focusing on Aggressive Behaviors and our Acceptable Use Policy (using technology appropriately). 
 
Some quick tips and reminders you can go over with your child are: 
 
Always keep your hands and feet to yourself. It is never ok to solve problems using aggressive behaviors. Please encourage your child to use their words or other problem solving strategies instead of putting their hands on another person, even if they need to walk away and try to problem solve when they are calm.
 
Remind students that technology is to be used as a tool. If your child has a cell phone which they bring to school, please remind them that this is considered a home tool. Home tools, like a cell phone, should be put in their locker at the start of the day and should not come out until the end of the day. If your child needs to contact a parent or guardian during the day, they should ask a teacher to use their phone. Students should NEVER use social media or take pictures during the day. Having your phone out during the day could result in a referral or having your phone put in the office. Chromebooks are considered school tools. They should only be used for school purposes and to increase learning. Teachers and staff have the right to restrict use of the Chromebooks if they are not being used for learning purposes.
 
Remember… A cell phone is a home tool and the Chromebook is a school tool. 
 
Thank you for reviewing these rules with your child/children.
A Note from the Nurse
It is estimated that 51 million school hours are lost each year due to oral health issues. Oral Health concerns are the most common chronic disease in school aged children. Discomfort and self consciousness caused by oral health disease interferes with the students ability to learn. Everyone should see their dentist 1-2 times per year. Please contact your nurses if you need help obtaining dental care. Did you know that your students can have their teeth checked while here at school through Lakeshore Dental. They are scheduled to visit our school district the week of 2/25/19. Call your nurses for details!
 
Please click on the link from the Sheboygan County Health Department to learn more about National Nutrition Month!
Upcoming Forward Exam Dates
Wisconsin Students in Grades 3 through 8 and Grade 10 will be participating in the Forward assessment during the weeks of March 18 – May 3 testing window. At SFMS:
  • Grade 5 will take the exam April 11,16,18 and, 23;
  • Grade 6 will take April 12,17,24, and 25;
  • Grade 7 will take on April 12,17, 24, and 25; and
  • Grade 8 will take on March 19, 20, 21 and April 11,16,18, and 23. 
Exams are broken into sessions or smaller chunks of time for completion.
 
The Forward assessment tests students in the areas of reading and math for grades 3-8. Grade 4 and 8 students are also tested in Social Studies and Science.  It is very important that your son or daughter be in school during this time. Students not in school on the scheduled testing days will be scheduled for a make-up test prior to the close of the testing window.
 
The Forward assessment measures the knowledge and skills your student should have acquired by the time they reach each grade level. Their performance on the assessment will not affect any of their current grades. Please encourage your son or daughter to take the test seriously and do the best they can. The results of these tests will be used to help school staff make determinations or placement in classes to best support your child. The results for each grade are also reported on our school report card.  
Calendar of Events
 
MARCH
 
5                           Wrestling at home – 4:00 p.m.
7                           Wrestling at Brillion – 4:00 p.m.
9                           MS Solo and Ensemble – Kiel MS
11                         Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00 p.m.
12                         Wrestling Conference Tournament at New Holstein – 4:00 p.m.
12-18                    Book Fair
14                         MS Play Performance for 5/6 – 1:00 p.m. – Middle School
                             MS Play – 7:00 p.m. – MS Auditorium
15                         MS Play Performance for 7/8 – 1:00 p.m. – Middle School
                             MS Play & Art Show – 7:00 p.m. – Middle School
16                         MS Play & Art Show – 1:00 p.m. – Middle School
MS Play & Art Show – 7:00 p.m. – Middle School
18-22 Wisconsin Forward Exam Testing Begins for 8th Grade Only
25-29                    No School – Spring Break
 
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