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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Drop-off/Pick-up Reminder for Student Safety:
A friendly reminder about drop-off and pick-up procedures at SFMS. We ask that when dropping off or picking up, that families keep our line moving. Please move your vehicle forward to the edge of the building (gym) when dropping off in the morning. We recognize that it is winter and that all of our students want curbside service, but by moving forward, you keep the line moving and drop off safe for all. Once you drop off or pick-up your student, remember that we are still in a school zone and that safety is our number one priority.
We recognize that the mornings and evenings are busy and fast paced. For the safety of all, be mindful of speed when leaving the drop-off/pick-up lane as you drive away. Also, the parking lot is not for driving up for drop-off or pick-up of your student. If you choose to use the parking lot, then please park your car so that your student can meet you in the appropriate location.
Students should always use the crosswalk for safety. When picking up at the end of the day and if you are using the drop-off/pick-up lane, the first cars to arrive need to pull all the way forward to the edge of the gym. This allows for more cars to safely enter the area. Again, our students enjoy curbside service, but a few extra steps taken will help us to ensure safety for all.
Finally, our staff members are doing their best to keep our students safe. Our safe practices as adults will reinforce this for our students. Please remember that if they ask or wave for you to move forward, it is because they are working to keep the line moving quickly and efficiently. Thank you for your attention to these procedures in the morning and evenings.
Sincerely,
SFMS Principal
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A Message from Our Nurses
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With cough and cold season upon us, we’d like to review what are considered COVID symptoms and therefore require your child to stay home:
ONE of the following: cough, trouble breathing, or loss of taste/smell
OR
TWO of the following: congestion, sore throat, fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue
We are asking that adults being tested for COVID to please have their children stay home, even if they are not showing symptoms, until test results are received.
Siblings of children being tested should also stay home.
If you are unsure if you or your child needs to be tested, PLEASE keep all household members home until you speak with a school nurse or your family physician.
Help us stay open, by keeping your sick child(ren) home.
Please work with a School Nurse who will help you determine what day it is safe for your child(ren) to return to school.
Amber Silva, BSN RN (920) 467-7820 x 5102
Lisa Hackbarth, BSN RN (920) 467-7880x 4232
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Sheboygan Falls Middle School celebrated WORLD READ ALOUD DAY! Ms. Falk and Ms. Fritz organized this event for our students and staff to participate in.
Here are some of the fun things we did to celebrate reading:
- Middle School Grade Levels were paired with an Elementary Grade level and MS students and recorded themselves reading aloud and shared it with their ES partners.
- Students and staff took a selfie of themselves reading their favorite book to a sibling, friend, parent, grandparent, pet, or stuffed animal. These were printed and posted around the school. Who is YOUR favorite read aloud partner?
- On Wednesday, Feb. 3 classrooms dropped everything and read aloud with their teachers or other special guests.
- Read Across America Game: Still ongoing, we are following an interactive map to Read Across America by March 2nd. Classes are working together to travel from a East Coast State of choice to a West Coast State of Choice.
Why is reading aloud SO important?
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Author Visits SFMS Virtually
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Ms. Fritz, our library media specialist, organized a virtual author visit for our MS students on January 15th. The author, Evan Wolkenstein is a Wisconsin native and has written a book called, Turtle Boy. Wolkenstein grew up in Mequon, WI and has just published his first novel, Turtle Boy which is a coming of age tale set in Horicon, WI that delves into bullying, compassion, and breaking out of one’s shell. Students had the opportunity to listen to him read an excerpt from his book, ask questions, and more!
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Mr. McKenna versus 8th Grade
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Mr. McKenna, physical education teacher, was challenged by some of his eighth grade students in badminton during their lunch period. Mr. McKenna offered to buy Jimmy Johns to any duo that can make him dive for it. It was a fun way to build community and relationships in addition to offering additional coaching to those who want to improve upon their badminton skills.
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Newsletter from SFMS Music Department
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Middle School Musicians and Families:
Although live performances have been put on hold right now, there are still many great things happening in the music department! There are extra opportunities for musicians including Solo & Ensemble, State Honors, and the MS Musical. For more information, see our newsletter HERE.
Mrs. Winkler (6th-8th Grade Band)
Mrs. Stowers (6th-8th Grade Choir)
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You Can Make a Difference!
Blood & Bone Marrow Drive
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Blood and bone marrow are in high demand with patients often waiting for these transfusions even when the need is dire! YOU can make a difference!
Blood Drive / Bone Marrow Drive
Friday, March 5, 2021
The Bull at Pinehurst Farms
The Manor, One Long Drive, Sheboygan Falls
1:00-6:00 pm
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Please use this LINK to sign up for an appointment – note that after school times are currently being held for our district and will be open to the public soon. Grab your appointment time now!
For anyone who wishes to be added to the Bone Marrow National Registry but is not able to attend the Blood Drive, there is also a virtual bone marrow swab drive happening. Click HERE to find out how you can participate.
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How Fast is Your Internet?
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DPI is collaborating with Measurement Lab (M-Lab) to collect data on internet connection speeds across Wisconsin. DPI will use M-Lab’s internet speed test data to create detailed reports and to provide maps of internet speeds across the state. These reports can help the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access and other broadband task groups target initiatives to improve internet speeds and performance.
You can help add to this data by testing your internet connection speeds. The URL to link to is https://speed.measurementlab.net/#/. Please take the speed test SEVERAL TIMES–the more Wisconsin data there is the more accurate picture we have about internet connection speeds across the state.
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2021-2022 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 2021-2022 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 2021-2022 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 2021-2022 school year is from February 1, 2021 until 4:00 p.m., April 30, 2021.
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 1, 2021 until 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2021.
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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Seeking Substitute Teachers
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The School District of Sheboygan Falls is actively seeking substitute teachers for immediate placement in classrooms.
In order to keep schools open for face to face learning, the District is seeking anyone with a teaching license or a bachelor’s degree to assist in filling open positions. Emergency licenses or permits may be granted to qualified applicants. You do not need a teaching license to substitute, as a bachelor’s degree qualifies you to be a substitute teacher.
Click here for more information on our website.
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