*Sheboygan Falls Middle School*
*Student Announcements*
*12/6/2017*
*“A” Day*
Sheboygan Falls Middle School students will have the opportunity to
participate in the annual *Talent Fest on Friday, January 12th, 2018, 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 8th from 3:15-4:30PM*
*• Thursday, January 11th from 3:15-4:30PM*
The program begins at 6:30 PM in the auditorium, and will end at
approximately 8:00PM. Students should arrive at the auditorium at least 20
minutes prior to show time. The students must bring/wear their costume and
any props needed, unless they have elected to leave these items with
director after their final rehearsal date. Students must be seated in the
back of the auditorium, in show order, as predetermined by director.
*Students wishing to participate can pick up the forms outside Mrs.
Charbonneau’s room and return them to her no later than Jan. 2. Thanks!*
GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS: The start of your season is less than a month
away! Please sign up in the office ASAP and make sure you have all of the
necessary paperwork taken care of before the season starts on January 2nd.
Message from the Crossing Guard: For safety concerns could all students
please stay on the same side as the school when crossing by Blessed
Trinity. It is too hard when there are kids trying to cross on both sides
of the street when crossing Giddings Street. Thank you Box Tops Contest
Reminder: The contest ends Wednesday December 6th at the end of the day.
All box tops should be labeled with the Wednesday Falcon time teacher and
put into the box located in the office. The winner of the popcorn party
will be held before Christmas break. FBLA will meet in Ms. Probst’s room
(204) on Thursday at 3:15. Middle School students are starting puberty
and hormones are kicking in. At this time, hygiene needs can change
drastically. Please do not assume that your child understands these
changes and how to handle it.
Handwashing- Clean hands and fingernails are one of the best ways to
protect yourself and family from getting sick. Scrub for 20 seconds using
soap and water.
Showering/Bathing- Children need daily bathing/showering. They need to use
a mild soap and concentrate on their face, hands, feet, underarms, groin
and bottom. Faces should be washed twice daily.
Hair Washing- The frequency of hair washing depends on your child’s type of
hair and activity level. Children with oily hair may need to wash their
hair more frequently.
Underarm care- At this age, sweat glands become more active and may cause
an odor and more sweat. It is a good time to start thinking about using a
deodorant/antiperspirant.
Oral Hygiene- Brush teeth at least twice daily (and floss, too). This will
prevent tooth decay and bad breath.
Changing Clothes- Have your child wear a new set of clothing daily
(especially socks and underwear). This is an important part of hygiene.
Always remember your child’s own doctor is a great resource and you can
address any further questions.
References
www.cdc.gov/parents/children/healthy_children.html
www.cdc.gov/parents/teens/healthy_children.html
Additional Yearbook Staff Meeting next week Thursday, Dec. 7th, 3:15 to 4:15 in
Mrs. Mansker’s room. We will also meet Monday, Dec. 11th, same time, same
place.
Please join the Sheboygan Falls Middle School chapter of Future Business
Leaders of America (FBLA) on Wednesday, December 20th, for a fundraiser at
our local Buffalo Wild Wings, part of the proceeds from your bill will go
toward supporting our students. Thank you for your support!
*Nutcracker Attendees! * You are invited to participate in *An Introduction
to The Nutcracker* lunch and learn on Thursday, Dec. 7thin Mrs. Fiorini’s
room. Pick up your lunch at the start of your recess/lunch period, sign out
of the cafeteria, and come to Mrs. Fiorini’s classroom to learn the
background story of Clara, Fritz and Marie and other characters you’ll meet
at the ballet. *Learn What to Look For* during the performance that can
help you be successful in our *Nutcracker Trivia *lunch and learn on Monday,
Dec. 11th during the entire recess/lunch period. Same drill… Pick up your
lunch at the start of your recess/lunch period, sign out of the cafeteria,
and come to Mrs. Fiorini’s classroom.
The students will report to the auditorium at 9:15AM on Friday, December 8th
for a departure from school at 9:30AM sharp! We will travel by bus from
the middle school to downtown Milwaukee. We will return to the middle
school at approximately 2:45/3:00PM, at which time the students will report
to their scheduled class period. Students are to *pack a bag lunch and
beverage LABELED with their name* for this field trip, as we will be eating
in the Marcus lunchroom immediately after the performance, before returning
to school.
*SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE! *
The classroom rounds for the Scripps National Spelling Bee will be
completed by December 7th in all ELA/Integrated classrooms.
*Grade Level Competitions~ *
*Mon. 12/11 8:00AM**~ Grade 6 Classroom Round Winners!*
*Mon. 12/11 9:30AM**~ Grade 5 Classroom Round Winners!*
*Tues. 12/12** 8:00AM~ Grade 7 Classroom Round Winners!*
*Tues. 12/12 9:30AM**~ Grade 8 Classroom Round Winners!*
*School Championship Competition~*
*Thurs. 12/14 9:30AM** in Mrs. Fiorini’s ACTOIN Room.*
Students can pick up a list of words to study from their
ELA/Integrated teacher or from Mrs. Fiorini. Students can also prepare by
visiting Scripps Spelling Bee Study Link
can download the app Quizzitive- A Merriam and Webster Word Game for
additional practice and fun! Please direct questions to Mrs. Fiorini
An announcement from the Falcon Way! As promised, you will have an
opportunity to win a bonus prize this week Friday. Every time the Falcon
Way offers a bonus prize, the rule will/may be different, so please pay
attention! This week’s bonus prize will be a special treat made by the
high school culinary class. The bonus prize will be rewarded to ONE
7th/8th grade (Friday Falcon Time) class and ONE 5th/6th grade (Friday Falcon
Time) class. In order to participate in this bonus prize, Thursday Falcon
Time teachers will gather Falcon Feathers on Thursday. Your Falcon Time
class can gather as many or as few Falcon Feathers as they would like.
Teachers, put a rubber band around the feathers you collected. On the back
of one of the feathers, write your name (teachers’ name), room number,
amount of students in your class and amount of feathers you collected. The
feathers need to be turned in by the end of 5th or 6th hour Falcon Time on
Thursday (December 7th). The winning Falcon Time classes will be announced
during Friday (December 8th) morning announcement and your treat will be
provided to you to enjoy during your Falcon Time on Friday. Good Luck! In
addition to the Falcon Time winners, FOUR individual students will be
selected at random from the Falcon Feathers that were turned in, to select
a prize from Ms. Markofski’s office. The winners will be announced on
Friday as well. – The Falcon Way. Falcon Feathers should be turned into
the OFFICE on Thursday during 5th and 6th hour Falcon Time for those who
want to win a snack from the high school culinary department. Thank you!
Show Choir Rehearsal Schedule
Date
Time
Room
12/8
7:15
119
12/15
7:15
119
12/22
7:15
119
*SFMS Jazz Ensemble – Schedule*
All rehearsals are held in the MS Band Room 7:00-7:45 a.m.
December Schedule
Thurs Dec 7
Rhythm/Saxophone
Thurs Dec 14
Trumpet/Trombone
Tues Dec 19
Full Ensemble
Thurs Dec 21
Full Ensemble
Fri Dec 22
Jingles & Jazz
Lunch Performances
*Health Tip*
*Secondhand Smoke*:
Secondhand smoke increases your risk for asthma and pneumonia. It also
turns everyday colds into Bronchitis. This does not even take into account
the long term effects of smoking that can lead to cancer and emphysema.
Don’t allow anyone to smoke around yourself, your children, your home, or
your car. For more information on quitting smoking call the Free and Clear
Quit for Life Program at 1-800-462-5327 <(800)%20462-5327>.*Don’t wait for
the New Year, make it a resolution now to be smokefree!*
*DECEMBER*
11 6-12 Bands Dress Rehearsal – 7:55-9:45 a.m. – HS
6-12 Bands Concert – 7:00 p.m. – HS
12 Boys Basketball @ Kiel 7th & 8th
14 Boys Basketball @ Home against Plymouth
Team 200 Theater Field trip
15 Mid-Quarter
18 Student Council meeting 3:15-4pm
19 Boys Basketball 8th grade @ Manitowoc Washington/7th
grade @ Home
5th Grade Winter Program – 12:00 – MS Aud.
22 Preview Concert for 8th Grade students – 8:00 a.m. –
MS Aud.
25-Jan 1 Winter Break – No School