*Sheboygan Falls Middle School Announcements*
*December 8th *
* “B” Day*
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
**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.
*We now have over 50 vendors at the SFMS Craft Fair* this Saturday, Dec. 6,
from 9-3 at the middle school. There will be something for everyone, young
and old. So while you’re out at Main Street Memories stop in at the middle
school and have some fun shopping!
*The Nutcracker fieldtrip is “Full” at this time.*
“Students – please remember to keep yourself 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!* Come to the ACTION Room on Mon. 12/8 and Tues.
12/9
during your lunch/recess period to make candy filled ornaments. Make one
for a soldier overseas and one to give as a gift! Pick up your lunch and
bring it with you at the start of the L/R period.
*EDIBLE ENGINEERING WINNERS! *Congratulations to our school winners; The
Fishy World (Sarah S, Audrey R and Carly S)
Fisherman’s Paradise (Mackenzie D, Brooke D and Savanna R)
Winter Cabin (Gwen M, McKenzie S and Madison S)
The Great Castle (Lila H, Paige G and Kyleigh P)
These edible creations are now on display at the Waelderhaus in Kohler
through the end of December. Stop by to see the great display and vote for
your favorites! Also, be sure to admire the remaining edible creations,
The Candy Castle, Countryside, Winter Wonderland and Sugar School in our
cafeteria.
*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 calendars. There will* NOT *be a
meeting on Monday, December 8th. 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.
*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.
*Student Council Members: * December 11 basketball concessions – Mercedes
R., Charlie L., and Teresa D.; December 16 basketball concessions – Summer
S., Rachel L., and Hannah L.
Students – please practice responsible, Above the Line behaviors when you
have food outside. All trash should be placed in the trash cans. Inside the
school, please remember to place trash in the trash cans and recycling in
the recycle bins. Thank you, Ms. Markofski
PARENTS – WE ARE LOOKING FOR ENERGIZED PEOPLE WANTING TO WORK AS SUBS IN
ALL THE KITCHENS. PLEASE CONTACT AMY LAWRENCE AT 467-7880 IF INTERESTED.
STUDENTS – NEED A QUICK SNACK PRIOR TO PRACTICE OR GAME? “FALCON PACKS”,
BAGGED ITEMS OF YOUR CHOICE, CAN BE ORDERED FROM THE KITCHEN IN ADVANCED BY
GOING TO THE SDSF WEBSITE AND LOOK UNDER FORMS.
We are in need of newspaper & plastic containers with lids (like
cottage-cheese size containers) in the Art Room. Thank you for all your
kind donations!
*SFMS Band “Special Ensembles” Calendar*
*Day/Date*
*Time*
*Ensemble*
Tuesday, December 9
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Jump Start for Jazz
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
*Show Choir*
12/8 – 7:15 am – HS
12/8 – 6:40 pm – Report to Cafeteria
*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*
8 6-12 Choirs Dress Rehearsal – 7:55-9:45 a.m.
– HS
6-12 Winter Choir Concert – 7:00 p.m. – HS
Boys Basketball Bye
11 Boys Basketball 7 at Two Rivers/8 Home
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 ES 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.