*Sheboygan Falls Middle School Announcements*
*December 10th *
* “B” Day*
Thursday, December 11th: 7th Grade Boys Basketball dismiss at 2:40; depart
at 2:45
Thursday, December 11th : 8th Grade Boys basketball will be at the
Elementary School due to gym availability.
Thursday, December 11th : Dance team will be dancing over at the ES to
dance at the games.
“FBLA will meet in Mr. Shircel’s room Thursday during lunch to discuss the
regional competition.”
5th Grade speaking parts for the December in our Town will meet Wednesday,
December 10 during Falcon Time.
We are now accepting new show choir members. Girls interested in joining
show choir can meet us at door 12 on Friday 7:15 am.
Coming soon Glee Club for boys. We are going to meet on Wednesdays before
school at7:15 am also meeting at door 12 but beginning in the new year
– January 7th. See you then!!!!
Rainbow Kids provides peer support to Children and Adults Grieving a Loss
from a Difficult Life Event. If you know of any families who can use our
program (free), please keep reading for our upcoming winter/spring
sessions. Thank you for your continuous support!
St. John’s UCC (Tuesdays) Salem UCC
1248 Lincoln Ave. 217 Salem Dr.
Sheboygan, WI Plymouth, WI
Start date: February 2, 2015 Start date: February 5, 2015
Also, if you are aware of any high school students (age 16+) who are
looking for volunteer work working with kids, I may be able to help out.
Having them help out in our support groups has been very beneficial to the
program. Plus, they get some experience. Thank you!
Michele Hemb
Executive Director
Rainbow Kids
Phone (920) 452-2838
Fax (920) 208-4382
*Just a reminder to save those soda tabs!* There will be a collection
later in the school year.
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Elementary School gym is not available
on Dec. 16th for the 7th grade basketball games. We have decided that all
4 games will be held here at the Middle School with the following schedule:
3:30 – 7th B team
4:30 – 7th A team
5:30 – 8th B team
6:30 – 8th A team
Due to all games being played at the elementary school, *concessions for
the Dec. 11basketball game have been cancelled.* Charlie L., Mercedes R.,
and Teresa, thank you for signing up to help, but we won’t need you that
night.
**The Sheboygan Falls Varsity Dance Team will be holding a Dance Mini-Camp
on the afternoon of Thursday, January 8. Girls will learn a routine and
perform at the JV basketball halftime that night. The cost is $25 in
advance or $30 at the door and includes a T-shirt, Poms, and Dinner!
Registration forms have been sent home and additional forms are available
in the office. Forms must be returned to the school office by Friday,
December 19 to receive the discounted price.* *
*Good Teen Hygiene*
*Showering.* “Most elementary school kids don’t shower every day, and they
don’t need to,” says Tanya Remer Altmann, MD*, *a pediatrician and author
of *Mommy Calls* and *The Wonder Years.* But she says that once puberty
hits, daily showering becomes essential. Use a mild soap and concentrate on
the face, hands, feet, underarms, groin and bottom. Washing under the
fingernails is key, too.
*Washing hair.* Some teens may prefer to skip days to prevent their hair
from drying out. Others may want to wash their hair daily — especially if
they have oily hair, which can both look greasy and aggravate acne.
*Using deodorant or antiperspirant.* Kids have always had plenty of working
sweat glands. But when puberty hits, the glands become more active and the
chemical composition of the sweat changes, causing it to smell stronger.
When you (or others) begin to notice it, using deodorant or an
antiperspirant should become part of your daily hygiene.
Keep in mind that many self-conscious teens have a skewed perception of how
much they’re sweating. “I see a lot of teens who are convinced that they’re
sweating a lot more than all their friends, even though they’re perfectly
normal,” says Altmann.
*Changing clothes.* Before puberty, kids might have gotten away with
wearing the same shirt — or even the same underwear and same socks — day
after day without anyone noticing. After puberty, that won’t fly. Along
with showering, wearing clean clothes each day is an important part of teen
hygiene.
*Maintaining good oral health.* Teens can get pretty lax about their oral
hygiene. But brushing and flossing are crucial, especially if they’re
drinking coffee and sugary, acidic sodas and sports drinks. It’s not only
about tooth decay. Bad oral hygiene leads to bad breath — and that’s
something that no teen wants, Altmann tells WebMD.
*The Nutcracker fieldtrip is “Full” at this time.*
“Students – please remember to keep yours elf safe and never walk across
ice, especially in River Park, when walking to and from school.” ~Thank
you, Officer Hall
*This week is Computer Science Education Week and to celebrate, we are
going to participate in the Hour of Code on Thursday. You, along with
57,000 other classes worldwide, will be playing programming games. Located
on the district website is linkto the Hour of Code games if you want to get
a head start.* I would suggest an iPad or laptop/chromebook.
*Attention 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball Players:* December has arrived
which means the start of your season is only a month away! Please sign-up
in the office if you plan on playing this year. Then, before you leave for
winter break, make sure your fee has been paid, you’ve taken care of the
physical exam, and you and your parents have signed the athletic code,
parent permission, and concussion forms.
*ACTION ROOM NEWS!*
*ORNAMENT MAKING WORKSHOP Continues…!* Students who *began their first*
ornament for our soldiers, as well as those who are interested, but have
not yet begun an ornament, should come to the ACTION Room on Weds. 12/10
during their lunch/recess period. Those who have *begun their second*
ornament, should come to ACTION Room on Thurs. 12/11 during the
lunch/recess period.
*YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW! *Be sure to order your 2014/2015 yearbook by
January 16th at the “early bird” price of $22.00. Go to our MS website
under Forms for Families to order online or to print off an order form.
Parents and Grandparents! Holiday Gift Certificates are available…
contact Mrs. Fiorini to receive a certificate to put under the tree this
year.
*YEARBOOK STAFF…* Please mark your planner for Monday, December
22nd for our Holiday Celebration from 3:15 to 4:15PM in the ACTION Room.
*SPELLING BEE!*** Grade level BEES will be held in LA classes between,
Dec. 15th – 22nd. If you are interested in reviewing a word list, please
pick one up from the ACTION Room bulletin board or see Mrs. Fiorini.
*NUTCRACKER Field Trip is FULL! *The participation list can be found on the
ACTION Room bulletin board, as well as outside the music room and ACTION
Room classrooms.
***TALENT SHOW! ***It’s your turn to take to the stage and share your
talents with the community. If you are interested in participating in the
Talent Show on Friday, January 16th at 6:30PM, pick up an Info & Permission
Slip from the ACTION Room bulletin board, or from Mrs. Fiorini or Mrs.
Charbonneau.
*Holiday contests are here: *Student Council is sponsoring two holiday
contests again this year. The door decorating contest will be done with
your Wednesday Falcon Time. Doors can be decorated in any holiday/winter
theme. The contest starts on Wednesday, December 3. Doors need to be
completed by Thursday, December 18 and they will be judged on Friday,
December 19. Winning doors will be announced on Monday, December 22.
There will also be an *ugly sweater contest* on Tuesday, December
16. So, raid those closets or attics and wear the ugliest sweater you can
find on the 16th.
*SFMS Band “Special Ensembles” Calendar*
*Day/Date*
*Time*
*Ensemble*
Thursday, December 11
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, December 16
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Jump Start for Jazz
Thursday, December 18
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, December 23
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, December 23
*SFMS Lunch Performances*
5th/6th & 7th/8th
Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, January 6
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Jump Start for Jazz
Thursday, January 8
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Jazz Ensemble
*Student Council Meeting days: 3:15-3:45*
Dec. 15
Jan. 5
Jan. 19
Feb. 2
Feb. 16
No meeting March 2 due to no school for students
March 16
March 30 (this is the fifth Monday, but we will meet)
No meeting April 6 due to Easter break)
April 20
May 5
May 18
June 1 (bust-up party)
*Wellness Tip*
What you drink is as important as what you eat. Many beverages contain
added sugars and offer little or no nutrients, while others may provide
nutrients but too much fat and too many calories. Check food labels for
added sugar and calories! Water is best!!
Parents can check out the latest edition of the Tid Bit Times at
http://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/December%202014%20Tidbit%20Times.pdf
Calendar of Events 2014-2015
*December*
11 Boys Basketball 7 at Two Rivers/8 Home-ES
*Revised Schedule for Technology Team
Building Event in gym*
12 Mid-Quarter Grades Due at 3:45 p.m.
15 6-12 Bands Dress Rehearsal – 7:55-9:45 a.m. –
HS
6-12 Bands Concert – 7:00 p.m. – HS
16 Boys Basketball 7 Home/8 Home both against Kiel
*7th grade at MS Gym/8th grade at MS Gym*
17 Preview Concert for 8th Grade students – 8:00
a.m. – MS Aud.
“Newsies” Encore Fieldtrip to Chicago
19 7th Grade Business Expo – 7:55-11:00 am
22 5th Grade Winter Program – 12:00 – MS Aud.
*JANUARY*
5 Friends of SFMS meeting – 6:00 p.m. – MS
Library
12 Spanish Placement Test for 8th graders.
13 Spanish Placement Test for 8th graders.
Girls Basketball 7 at Manitowoc
Washington/8 Home
15 Girls Basketball Bye
16 MS Talent Show – 6:30 p.m. – MS Auditorium
20 Girls Basketball 7 at Kiel/8 at Kiel
22 Girls Basketball 7 at Two Rivers/8 Home
26 Second Quarter Grades Due 3:45 p.m.
27 Girls Basketball 7 Home/8 Home – Both against
Plymouth
*7th grade at ES Gym/8th grade at MS Gym*
29 Girls Basketball 7 at Manitowoc Wilson/8 Home
30 Aerospace Engineers Visit – 8th Gr. Science
classes