November 29th, 2023

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This time of year goes by so quickly, it is a good reminder to slow down and share appreciation for all of the wonderful things that are taking place on a daily basis at the Middle School!  We hope you have been able to hear from your students all of the engaging activities that have taken place.  Follow our social media pages as well to see first hand the teaching and learning that is taking place. 

We appreciate family connections, and we are always looking to improve our engagement with our families.  

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please to not hesitate to reach out to the main office. 

Ryan Zak, SFMS Principal

Lindsey Schreurs, SFMS Associate Principal

Wednesday, November 29th: Tour and Talk at SFES (6:00 PM) (Details Below)

Monday, December 4th: MS (7th-8th Grade) / HS Winter Choir Concert @ 7pm in HS Auditorium

Tuesday, December 5th: Falcon Families Dine and Donate @ Texas Roadhouse

Tuesday, December 5th: Tour and Talk at SFES (6:00 PM) (Details Below)

Thursday, December 7th: Tour and Talk at SFHS (6:00 PM) (Details Below)

Monday, December 11th: MS / HS Winter Band Concert @ 7pm in HS Auditorium

Thursday, December 21st: 6th Grade Band / Choir Concert @ 7pm in MS

Friday, December 22nd: Mini-Concert for MS

Saturday, December 23rd – Monday, January 1st: Winter Break / No School

Tuesday, January 2nd: School Resumes

JOIN US FOR A TOUR AND COMMUNITY CONVERSATION!

Join us for a tour of our schools and a discussion about creating facilities that align with our promise to Expect the Exceptional in Sheboygan Falls. The School District recently completed a facilities study of our buildings and sites, join us to walk through the High School and / or the Elementary School and engage in a conversation about the study results.

The District is offering opportunities to see both the High School and Elementary School; each meeting will be identical. Tours will start at 6pm at the main entrances, followed by small group discussions. We hope you can make one of each! Remaining tour options include the following –

Wednesday, November 29th: Sheboygan Falls Elementary School @ 6:00 PM

Tuesday, December 5th: Sheboygan Falls Elementary School @ 6:00 PM

Thursday, December 7th: Sheboygan Falls High School @ 6:00 PM

Please RSVP so we can staff the “tours & talks” appropriately. You can RSVP by scanning the QR code above or sending an e-mail to [email protected].

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, December 18th! 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.

Safety Update

The Middle School took advantage of the warm weather in the middle of November and completed a fire drill. Students have done a great job this year at following expectations and taking all of our drills seriously.

A lot has been happening through our School Counseling Programming during the months of October and November! Mrs. Renzelmann and Mrs. Lorge have been dropping into the classrooms to do their monthly School Counseling lessons with students. Academic Career Planning has kicked off full force for ALL students, and Social Emotional Learning has been highlighted throughout the past several months as well. Please click on the School Counseling News Link to learn more! 

As communicated earlier this month and as we get closer to potential inclement weather, we would like to reiterate our plan in case of a school cancellation. See HERE for details.

“Check out” library news HERE.

The Middle School celebrated Veteran’s Day by learning from Veterans from the Sheboygan Falls Community.  Students learned about the different branches of the service and the importance of serving the country.  

Lego League finished Runner-Up at their first meet of the year…

Off to sectionals! 

All students in PE were able to learn about and

practice different sports from across the world.

6th Grade math students working in the lab to find the perfect ratio. 

6th grade science students having fun in science class

working on their “magic” potions.

7th grade students in FCS made homemade macaroni and cheese … YUM!

8th Grade STEM students took a field trip to Ariens in Brillion.

Middle School staff learned about restorative practices and

the importance of relationships during professional development. 

According to the CDC, E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. middle and high school students.

• In 2022, about 1 in 10 or 2.55 million U.S. middle and high school students used e-cigarettes at least once in the past 30 days, including 3.3% of middle school students and 14.1% of high school students.

Disposable e-cigarettes are the most commonly used device type among U.S. middle and high school students who vape. Vaping can have health risks for youth. Most vapes have nicotine in them, which is highly addictive. Nicotine use in adolescence:

• Can harm brain development, which continues until about age 25.
• Can impact attention, learning, mood, and impulse control.
• May increase risk for future addiction to other drugs.

Nurse Amber and Nurse Deanna both frequently see several kids who make themselves ill via vaping, and some who also become addicted. It is important for you to talk about this topic at home with your children!

Cold and flu season is here once again. Here are a few friendly reminders of ways to stay healthy and protect yourself and others from getting sick.  

• If you and/or your child is sick, especially with a fever, stay home to avoid putting others at risk.  
• Remind kids to cover coughs and sneezes and avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread easily this way.  
• Wash your hands often!  Washing with soap and water removes germs, including respiratory viruses, from your hands. Hand sanitizers are also effective for reducing the spread of illness.  
• If you or your family members have symptoms of COVID, you can obtain free test kits available at many pharmacies.  

Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday season!

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.