January 24th, 2024

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January marks the start of a new calendar year and also the halfway point of the school year.  There have been a lot of wonderful things that have taken place and we are proud of the students, staff, and families working together to grow academically, behaviorally, and socially at the Middle School. 

Similar to New Year resolutions, the second half of the year is a great time to set a goal for this new semester. Please take a moment to look over the progress that your child(ren) have made, and we challenge you to help set a goal for their academic performance.  As always please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated staff if you have any questions or concerns. 

Ryan Zak, SFMS Principal

Lindsey Schreurs, SFMS Associate Principal

Saturday, January 27th: Report Cards Available for Families via Infinite Campus

Thursday, February 1st: 7th and 8th Grade Band / Choir at Wisconsin Herd

Friday, February 23rd: No School for Students (Saff Inservice)

Saturday, February 24th: Solo & Ensemble

Board of Education Updates

The School District of Sheboygan Falls holds its monthly regular board meetings on the third Monday of the month at 6:00 pm. Come join us on Monday, February 19th! You can find more information about upcoming meetings, your Board Members and more HERE.

Can’t make It? You can view the Board Agendas and Minutes at BoardDocs.com HERE.

The Middle School conducted another fire drill this month. The students and staff practiced with different barriers in the way of the “normal” exits. Students and staff successfully completed the drill and reflected on the process.  

We are excited to announce that twenty-four 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 (FORM LINKED HERE) need to be submitted by February 5th, 2024. 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 18th, 2024 at the Kiel Area School District Performing Arts Center. The program will be live streamed on the Channel 5, WeAreGreenBay.com website.

To submit a nomination, scan the QR code or use the link above:

“Check out” library news HERE.

Please click on the School Counseling News Link to learn more about what is happening within Counseling at the Middle School! 

As communicated earlier last month and as we welcome winter in Wisconsin, we would like to reiterate our plan in case of a school cancellation. See HERE for details.

In addition, please note the following:

Any decision to close schools for all or any portion of a school day will be made as early as possible in order to afford parents the opportunity to make alternate child care or transportation plans. All closing announcements or early dismissals will be made on the school web page: www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us, an automated school message, and on the following area radio stations:

WXER 104.5/96.1 FM

WHBZ 106.5 FM

WHBL 1330 AM/101.5 FM

WBFM 93.7 FM   

We are also announcing school closings on the following television stations:

TODAY’S TMJ4

WFRV Local 5 News

WISN (Weather Watch 12)

WITI (FOX 6)

The school district, radio stations and television stations ask that NO individual phone calls for information be made. With the cooperation of everyone, the information can be relayed via the above sources, allowing everyone to be informed as quickly as possible. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

6th grade math students had hands-on experience working with production rates.  Students created snowflakes within a given time constraint and then had to figure out how their production rate would impact the amount to be produced within extended time frames.  

7th grade STEM students worked on their bridge models

as a part of their structural engineering unit.

MS pep band joined the HS during a recent boys basketball game! 

Makeup and Fashion Club had fun exploring new eye looks! 

MS Staff enjoyed ELF on the Shelf as the 2023 calendar year came to an end.

Did you know that the United States Department of Agriculture has a great website that provides information on proper nutrition guidelines for every age group? We sometimes hear from students that they are not eating breakfast or skipping lunch for various reasons. Sometimes they say they aren’t hungry. Others may be trying to lose weight due to peer pressure or sports expectations. Middle school students are no longer required to eat their lunch in 15 minutes. They have the option to stay in the commons for the entire 30 minutes lunch break, so they have plenty of time to eat a healthy lunch.

Check in with your children to ensure they are eating a balanced diet. The following websites have helpful tips and activities regarding nutrition.

teamnutrition.usda.gov

ChooseMyPlate.gov

Nurse Amber and Nurse Deanna

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. Learn more about available opportunities or apply at www.ThePositivePlace.com/careers.