Message from the Principals
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The end of quarter two and the first semester is upon us. Parents have the ability to access Infinite Campus and view their child’s grades. Take a moment to do so and don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions. If you need assistance, please contact the office and we will guide you through or connect you to the appropriate staff member.
To learn how to download the mobile app or to access the parent portal of Infinite Campus, please click on the link below from our district website:
Finally, a reminder that students do not have school on Friday, January 21st. Our new quarter and semester starts on Monday, January 24th.
Sincerely,
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A Message from Superintendent Annalee Bennin
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I want to take a second and say “THANK YOU”. As the calendar turns to the new year and many think about goal setting, I always push to think about “gratitudes”. Who and what am I grateful for and do they know? This year, I am grateful for our wonderful community and all of our staff. We have been asked to do things or have grace in moments that we could never have imagined two years ago. We have probed our noses more than the average toddler and started to consider it a norm. We have learned to express ourselves not only by what comes out of our mouth, but by the design of what covers our mouth. We can debate what works and what does not…if the pandemic has improved or if it will ever end…where is the quickest testing location and what does the test tell me…the list could go on, but we have not let it.
As a COMMUNITY we have pushed through and because of that our children have learned how to be resilient through our example. How to offer grace in times of struggle. How to support our neighbors when they are in need. They have also continued to learn academically and socially among their peers. They have been able to access school counselors when the world got heavy and work through what is on their mind. They have been able to find the athletics and co/extracurriculars that allow them an outlet from everything they cannot control in the world.
Thank you for being their rock, for being our rock, and for trusting your child(ren) to us each and every day. It is not easy work, but it is important for us to meet your needs and ensure your children are safe and learning! Keep being a proud Falcon, reach out to myself or school administration when you have a concern, and lean on each other to be the best community and learning organization we can be.
With warm regards,
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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Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education
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We are excited to announce that twenty-seven school districts are partnering with Channel 5 to recognize exceptional school employees in a program called the “Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education” awards. This program is similar to the “Golden Apple” and “Shining Stars” programs in Green Bay and the Fox Valley.
This program allows parents, students, community members, and staff to nominate deserving school employees in the following categories:
- Innovation in Work (How has the employee demonstrated innovation in his/her work area?)
- Culture Creator in the Work Environment (How has the employee gone above and beyond in creating a positive school culture?)
- Social / Emotional Well-Being (How has the employee impacted the social/emotional well-being of students and/or the school environment?)
- Community Involvement (How has the employee positively impacted the community?)
- Student Connection (In what ways has the employee built positive relationships with students?)
Nominations need to be submitted by February 4, 2022. Following the submission deadline, a panel of judges will review each nomination to determine finalists. These finalists will then be asked to elaborate on the work outlined in the nomination. The judges will then select the award recipients in each of the five categories.
The awards show ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Kiel Area School District Performing Arts Center. The program will be live streamed on Channel 5’s, WeAreGreenBay.com website.
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Congratulations to our Spelling Bee finalists!
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Torturous, incorrigibles, and gargantuan! Fortuitous, parenthetic, and topologically! These words can be hard enough to say, let alone spell! However, several of our students did just that during the Sheboygan Falls Middle School Spelling Bee. In December, students participated in classroom spelling bees, with the top 2 spellers from each classroom moving on to the grade-level bees held after winter break. Three finalists from each grade then went on to compete in the middle school bee on January 7th.
We want to give congratulations to our 2021-2022 SFMS Spelling Bee winner – 8th grader Brooke Y. Brooke will move on to the regional spelling bee held January 26th. Thank you to everyone who participated in the classroom bees, grade-level bees, and our grade-level finalists. From 5th grade, the finalists were Judah H., Van M., and Madison F. From 6th grade, the finalists were L V., Skylar M., and Logan R. From 7th grade, the finalists were Siena M., Susanna P., and Isaac H. From 8th grade, the finalists were Mia W., Brooke Y., and Ereka K. Congratulations to all, and good luck Brooke!
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INDOOR RECESS: When the weather is not cooperating, indoor recess is a must. It might not always be ideal, but our students make the best of it. We have games, drawing, cards, and much more for them to choose from!
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December brought music, sweet live music!
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Cookie Time!
Students made sugar cookies from start to finish!
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Indoor Soccer Skills Camp
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The Sheboygan Falls FC is hosting an Indoor Soccer Skills Camp this winter for Grades 1-8, beginning February 9th. Check out the details HERE.
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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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January Youth and Family Resource Guide
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Please see HERE for January Youth and Family opportunities.
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What do I do if I test COVID-19 Positive?
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Updated COVID-19 Return to School Plan
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REMINDER: As communicated last week Friday, January 7th, with the recommendation of CDC and the county health department, effective Monday, we changed the required quarantine times for positive cases and household contacts. While students and staff may return at day six if symptom free, they MUST mask (days 6-10). Families that do not wish to mask can continue to quarantine for 10 days.
If your child is out with symptoms, please be sure to email or bring along you negative test results before returning to school. This will prevent your student from being asked to sit in the office while we confirm results.
Remember that free COVID-19 testing is available for all staff, students and household members. It is located in a kiosk behind the high school.
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