January 25th, 2023

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Happy New Year!  It’s crazy to think that we are already past the halfway point of the school year.  It is a great time to pause for students, families, and staff to reflect on what is going well, what can be improved, and set a goal for the second half of the school year.  As a Middle School, the goal that we will continue from the beginning of the school year is creating positive relationships with all of our students!

The midpoint of the school year is also the time for the next round of I-ready assessments.  The growth is a good indicator of all the hard work the students and staff have been working towards this year.  A reminder that all students are expected to pass two math and two reading lessons from their personal myPath.  

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.

Ryan Zak, SFMS Principal

Lindsey Schreurs, SFMS Associate Principal

January 26th – Girls Basketball Home (7th Grade @ ES / 8th Grade @ MS)

January 30th – Girls Basketball @ Manitowoc Washington (7th / 8th Grade)

February 2nd – Girls Basketball Home (7th Grade @ ES/8th Grade @ MS)

February 9th – Girls Basketball @ Kiel (7th / 8th Grade)

February 13th – Girls Basketball Home (7th Grade @ ES/8th Grade @ MS)

February 16th – Girls Basketball @ Lake Country Academy (7th / 8th Grade)

February 17th – Staff Professional Development / NO School for Students

February 25th – Middle School Solo and Ensemble Festival @ Kiel HS

Come support some of our Falls kiddos in the upcoming The Jungle Book Kids performance ~

In the month of January, the Middle School practiced a full medical response drill.  The drill includes our district nurses and our medical response team at the Middle School.  This drill consists of a scenario that takes place with the appropriate team members coming to assist.  An example could be a “bee sting” outside at the playground, causing a student to receive medical attention.  

Congratulations to the 8th Grade team whose winning entry was awarded 1st place in the Waelderhaus Great Gingerbread Village Contest!

The Kohler Foundation’s award is granted to the schools of winning teams to help support participation in school enrichment opportunities for all students.

8th Grade Band students rehearsed with the HS Wind Ensemble for the annual 8th Grade / HS Pep Band performance at the Tuesday, January 24th HS Boys Basketball game.

6th Grade Social Studies students visited China using Class VR, viewing such sites as the Great Wall and the Terracotta Soldiers.

MS students enjoyed a performance by the HS Jazz Ensemble and Show Choir. 8th Grade students stayed for a Q&A Session to learn about HS opportunities.

5th Grade STEM students are using what they learned about coding in Code.org lessons to program Cue Bots!

5th through 8th Grade students competed in the Middle School Spelling Bee, spelling words such as maneuverable and preternaturally!

Congratulations to our top spellers: Siena (1st Place), Deena (2nd Place), and Van (3rd Place)!

8th Grade STEM students completed Mini Grills. This is part of the SFHS Project Grill Program, exposing Middle School students to manufacturing / metal fabrication (measuring, drilling, bending, and riveting).

Thanks to Bemis Manufacturing and HUI for their sponsorship!

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.