December 19th Announcements

*Sheboygan Falls Middle School*

*Student Announcements*

*12/19/2016*

*“A”*

If you are interested in performing in the talent show, please turn in your
permission slip to Mrs. Charbonneau by January 3rd. We will need *10 acts* in
order to make the talent show happen. If you do not have a permission
slip, please stop by! Thanks, Mrs. Charbonneau

YEARBOOK STAFF MEETING TOMORROW, TUES. THE 27TH, FROM 3:15-4:15

Attention Families: The Sheboygan County Health & Human Services Department
is hosting a free Trauma-Informed Parenting Workshop this spring. The
workshop provides participants the knowledge and skills needed to
effectively care for and support children who have experienced trauma.
Please contact Katy Pruitt (920-459-3235 <(920)%20459-3235>;
[email protected]) or Nancy Carey (920-459-3256
<(920)%20459-3256>; [email protected]) for more information.

The evidence-based, family-skill building Strengthening Families Program
for ages 10-14 will be held at Generations in Plymouth beginning January 5,
2017. Space is limited with registration required by December 22, 2016.
For more information
sheboygan.uwex.edu/files/2016/12/SFP-Flier-Jan_Feb-2017-session.pdf

The meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 20th from 3:15 to 4:15.

Drumming Workshop – a drumming workshop with Mr. Jahmes Finlayson in room
119. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from
7:55-11:00. Please see Mrs. Charbonneau for a pass.

*WHAT’S POPPING IN THE ACTION ROOM?*

*Board Game Cafe~ Tues. 12/20*. Pick up your lunch and join us in the ACTON
Room during the entire recess/lunch period.

*PARENTS…*The ACTION Room is opening a BOARD GAME CAFE and is looking for
gently used, middle school student appropriate board games, card games,
etc.

*HOLIDAY WORKSHOP~ *Come to the ACTION Room during the entire recess/lunch
period on *Mon. 12/19** and Thurs. 12/22 *to craft a small holiday gift.
Pick up your lunch and bring it with you. SIGN UP on the ACTION Room
bulletin board by Friday, 12/16.

* COMING SOON!*

*SCRIPPS NATIONAL** SPELLING BEE! *The classroom rounds for
the Scripps National Spelling Bee will be held between Dec. 12th and Jan.
6th in all ELA/Integrated classrooms. The final grade level, school
championship and regional qualifying rounds will be held in the ACTION Room
during the week of Jan. 9th. Students can pick up a list of words to study
from their ELA/Integrated teacher or from the ACTION Room bulletin board.
Students can also prepare by visiting Word Central!
and Spell It!
. Kids can download the
app Quizzitive- A Merriam and Webster Word Game for additional practice and
fun! Parents can also Sign Up for Free WORD CLUB
for additional practice at
home.

*NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE! * The classroom rounds for the National
Geographic Bee will be held in January, with the final grade level and
school level bees to follow in the ACTION Room in early February. Students
can prepare by visiting the National Geographic Study Corner
.

There will be no school starting Monday, December 26th through Monday,
January 2nd. School will resume Tuesday, January 3rd. Please note that
there will not be an early release time on Friday, December 23rd. School
will end at the usual 3:14 pm time. Have an enjoyable holiday break!

Dear Parents and Students,

If your child is missing something? Please feel free to come and check the
Lost and Found.

It is located outside the cafeteria. This will be kept there until the week
of the 19th.

At that time all unclaimed items will be cleaned and donated.

Thank You!

Sheboygan Falls Middle School students will have the opportunity to
participate in the annual *Talent Fest on Friday, January 13th, 2017, at
6:30PM in the middle school auditorium.* Students interested in
participating in the Talent Fest should begin to think about what type of
performance they wish to display. Students may perform in only one act
(unless it is a larger school organized ensemble), which can be either a
solo or group performance. Types of performances presented in the past
include singing, dancing, musical presentations, short skits, juggling, or
any act that displays a student’s talent. Now is the time to determine if
you wish to participate, in what way, and with whom. Performances will be
limited to 2 minutes. Students who elect to sing must be prepared to do so
without singing over the voice on a cd. Singers should include the name of
song they will perform on the permission slip and Mrs. Charbonneau will
provide a cd of the music for you to practice with. Parents, please assist
your child in assuring that the performance, music and lyrics, and costumes
are appropriate for our middle school audience. A printed copy of the
lyrics to music to be played or sung must be brought to the first rehearsal.

Students wishing to participate must be willing to thoroughly prepare and
practice at home. Participants *must attend either* of the scheduled
rehearsal dates, as indicated below. Acts must be well prepared, polished,
and ready to perform at the two rehearsals. The rehearsal dates are;

• *Monday, January 9th from 3:15-4:30PM*

*• Thursday, January 12th from 3:15-4:30PM*

*Students wishing to participate must complete the permission slip and
performance sign-up sheet and return it to Mrs. Charbonneau by Tuesday,
January 3rd, 2017. Should you require further information regarding the
Talent Fest, please do not hesitate to contact us.*

*What’s the ugliest sweater you have?* Student Council is sponsoring an
ugly sweater contest. Wear your ugly sweater to school on Thursday,
December 22. We will take your picture at lunch. We have some cool props
you can use in the picture. Then we’ll vote for a winner in different
categories. We even have little trophies this year! Let’s get into the
holiday spirit with ugly sweaters!

*Attention Girls Basketball Players:* The start of your season is about a
month away! Please sign up in the office and make sure all of your
paperwork (physical exam, athletic code, parent permission, concussion, &
fee payment) has been completed before the first day of practice, January
3, 2017 (3:30-5 MS). There will be an *optional *parent meeting on Jan 3 at
4:45 to review the basketball packet provided the first day of practice and
answer any questions.

*Show Choir Schedule*

12/23 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

1/6 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

1/13 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

1/20 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

1/27 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

2/3 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

2/10 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

2/15 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

2/24 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

3/3 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

3/8 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

3/15 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

3/24 – Room 119 – 7:15 am

3/25 – Solo and Ensemble Festival – Sheboygan Falls

*SFMS Jazz Ensemble Dec/Jan Schedule*

All rehearsals are held in the MS Band Room 7:00-7:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec 20

Full Ensemble

Thursday, Dec 22

Full Ensemble

Friday, Dec 23

“Jingles and Jazz”

Lunch Concerts – SFMS Cafeteria

Thursday, Jan 5

Full Ensemble

Tuesday, Jan 10

Rhythm/Trumpet Sectional

Thursday, Jan 12

Full Ensemble

Tuesday, Jan 17

Saxophone/Trombone Sectional

Thursday, Jan 19

Full Ensemble

Tuesday, Jan 24

Rhythm/Trumpet Sectional

Thursday, Jan 26

Full Ensemble

Tuesday, Jan 31

Saxophone/Trombone Sectional

Thursday, Feb 2

Full Ensemble

*DECEMBER*

19 Student Council Meeting 3:15-4:00

20 5th Grade Winter Program – 12:00 – MS Aud.

23 Preview Concert for 8th Grade students – 8:00 a.m. –
MS Aud.

26-Jan 2 Winter Break – No School

*JANUARY*

10 Girls Basketball 8th Grade @ Home/7th Grade @ Two
Rivers

12 Girls Basketball at New Holstein 7th & 8th

13 MS Talent Show – 6:30 p.m. – MS Auditorium

16 Spanish placement test – 8th grade

17 Girls Basketball – Bye

Spanish placement test – 8th grade

19 Girls Basketball @ Home

*7th grade at ES Gym/8th grade at MS Gym*

Spanish placement test make-up date

20 Spanish placement test make-up date

23 No School (Professional Development for teachers)

24 Girls Basketball 7th Grade @ Home/8th Grade @
Manitowoc Washington

25 Second Quarter Grades Due 3:45 p.m.

26 Girls Basketball @ Home

*7th grade at ES Gym/8th grade at MS Gym*

30 Freshman Curriculum Night – SFHS – 5:30 p.m.

31 Girls Basketball 8th Grade @ Manitowoc Wilson/7th
Grade @ Home