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Heading into the Final Stretch!
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Greetings!
Signs of spring are all around us and we find ourselves facing the “final stretch” to the end of another school year. If you are like the rest of us, you’re probably finding yourselves making the same statement over and over again; “I can’t believe how fast this school year has gone!” As unbelievable as it may seem, we are into the final quarter of the 2016-2017 school year!
The students have spent this school year making new friends, broadening their points of view, and preparing for life outside of school. While test scores and report cards are one measure of growth, they aren’t the only measure. This year students have been involved in many different outreach activities, reemphasizing the importance of giving back to our community. They have competed in academic, athletic, and fine arts competitions, developing collaborative skills that will benefit them in many different ways.
Enjoy the remainder of the year! Please do not hesitate to contact me or the staff as needed.
Sincerely,
Meloney Markofski, Principal
Sheboygan Falls Middle School
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DANCING FOR THE DOGS (CATS, RABBITS AND MORE)
As a community outreach, the Cast of 101 Dalmatians matched the donations that were donated at the art fair. These funds were then donated to the Sheboygan County Humane Society. Thank you for all of your commitment to the community and to help the pets at large.
SCHS Thank You
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Grade 5 Update
The fifth grade wing is full of ‘Mad Scientists’. Students have begun to work on their chemistry standards this final quarter. Students had the opportunity to observe and change matter. Several physical changes included changing the shape of matter, changing the state of matter, and mixing matter. They also watched and conducted their own experiments on chemical changes. Students recognized that chemical changes can not be undone easily and result in a new substance. There were lots of ‘ah ha’ moments as the students created these changes.
In writing, students have worked to argue their point on whether or not chocolate milk should be served in our school cafeterias. Many were amazed at the nutritional value of chocolate milk while others were amazed at the amount of sugar that students were consuming in a year from chocolate milk. They presented their research to Mr. Nikson, Ms. Markofski, and Mrs. Lawrenz.
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Mrs. Powers and Mrs. Miles fifth grade math class just wrapped up a unit on volume. They started by learning about one cubic unit and through this process, ended up creating real world situations! Students used the Makerspace to create models of skyscrapers, calculated volume of their models, converted their results to the volume of the actual skyscraper, and lastly presented their project to their class. Students enjoyed the hands on application of what they learned through out this unit!
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FURNITURE OF THE FUTURE PROVIDES FOCUS, FLEXIBILITY AND FUN!
To help the Sheboygan Falls Middle School Learning Community prepare for our new learning spaces, our Read 180 literacy classroom was chosen as one of the demonstration rooms to try out a variety of flexible furniture. Students and educators alike are finding the furniture comfortable and functional while providing the ability to adapt to many learning tasks.
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BEAT THE SUMMER SLIDE!
WHO? YOU! SFMS students going into grades 6 through 9!
WHAT? Access to Study Island! Study Island and your personalized NWEA Learning Path provides lessons and practice to keep your math, reading and language skills SHARP over the summer! You can also access many other academic areas you are interested in, such as social studies/history and science!
WHEN? Anytime! Participate on your own schedule between June 9th and July 27th, 2017!
WHERE? Anywhere you have an Internet connection! Access Study Island at the public library or on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer!
WHY? Beat the summer slide or summer learning loss! Research shows many students experience learning loss when they are not engaged in educational activities during the summer. Additionally, some score lower on standardized tests at the end of the summer vacation than they do on the same test at the beginning of summer vacation. Return to school on top of your game!
HOW? Use your personal Study Island login and password! All students have a login and password, which has been used in various classrooms throughout the school year. If you’re not sure what yours is, contact Mrs. Fiorini at [email protected].
TO PARTICIPATE… Login to Study Island and send Mrs. Fiorini a message saying you want to BEAT THE SUMMER SLIDE! Go to the message tab located at the top of your homepage and then click compose message.
ANYTHING ELSE? Yes! How about cool prizes? Student time and progress on their personalized NWEA Learning Paths will be monitored over the summer. Prizes will be awarded at the start of the new school year! For more info on using Study Island, go to the Help tab, then Training and Tutorials, and Videos. Questions? Email Mrs. Fiorini at [email protected]
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
When we think of good health, most people think first of their physical health. Physical illnesses are often easier to diagnose and treat than mental illnesses, yet mental health is a key factor in overall health. Mental Health Awareness Month in May offers many opportunities to highlight specific aspects of mental health. For more information, see below.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANNING (ACP)
Academic and Career Planning, or ACP, is a student-driven, adult-supported process in which students create and cultivate their own unique and information-based visions for post secondary success, obtained through self-exploration, career exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills.
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Tidbit Times
Summer Safety – see that article and more in the May Tidbit Times.
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May 16 – 6th Grade Marsh field trip
May 18 – 6th Grade to Marsh field trip
May 19 – 6th Grade fieldtrip to Marsh
Jazz in the Park- MS/HS Jazz Ensembles- Settlers’ Park
May 22 – 6th Grade to the Marsh fieldtrip
May 23 – 6th Grade to the Marsh fieldtrip
May 24 – 8th Grade Band- Band Festival at the Kalahari
May 25 – 6th Grade to the Marsh
May 26 – NO SCHOOL for Students or Staff
May 29 – HOLIDAY: No School for Students or Staff
May 30 – 5th Grade Band Parent Meeting -6:30pm-MS Aud.
JUNE
June 6 – 8th Grade Recognition- HS Auditorium
June 8 – LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS- Early Release- ES/11:00 MS/11:10 HS/11:15
JULY
July 25 – District Registration/Picture Day-HS Cafeteria- 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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| Groundbreaking set for June 1, 2017 |
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Groundbreaking for the new
Sheboygan Falls Middle School
Thursday, June 1, 2017
12 Noon
Gather in front of the
Sheboygan Falls Elementary School
1 Alfred Miley Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
Since November, when the community supported a referendum to build a new middle school, many details and plans have been finalized. The time has come to put the shovel in the ground and proceed with the project.
Groundbreaking Activities
Welcome and comments
Reading of winning student essay
Sixth-grade band performance
Groundbreaking ceremony
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