*Sheboygan Falls Middle School Announcements*
*October 3rd *
* “B” Day*
*7th & 8th GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYERS:* The countdown to the start of
the season has officially begun! The first practice is Monday, October 27.
Please sign-up in the office and make sure you have all of your paperwork
taken care of BEFORE the first practice. You may need to schedule a
physical exam … don’t let it go until the last minute! If your paperwork
has not been completed, you will not practice. We look forward to seeing
you on the court. Coaches Pfister, Bohman, and Schuren
Attention Students: The Food service needs input on a Pizza Hut survey. If
you could go onto the school website in staff portal and click on the Pizza
Hut link and complete a short survey by Wednesday, October 8th. It is
greatly appreciated!
*We will have ice cream Friday again today, *but unfortunately the fudge
bars that we ordered did not come in. So, we’re back to the choices we had
the first week of ice cream: ice cream sandwich, orange dream bar,
firecracker popsicle.
*ATTENTION! ANYONE INTERESTED IN BEING ON THE 7th and 8th GRADE DANCE
TEAM:* You
must sign up in the main office by *Monday October 6th**! *There will be a
*MANDATORY* Parent and Dancer meeting on Tuesday October 7th in the middle
school cafeteria at 6PM! Any questions, please ask Ms. Stanke.
*Good Morning from the Library** – The following students have books to
pick up today: Alaric H, Julia H, Merrick K, Rianna K, Claire P, Elizabeth
S and Malivon X. Just a reminder, we will have a whiteboard with names
right outside the library door. That board will have the names of students
who have requested books that need to be picked up. The names will ONLY be
on the board for 2 days: and then the books will be re-shelved. If you
have requested books – please check the board daily.*
We were impressed with your anti bullying posters! It was very difficult
for our judges to choose only three winners. We hope that your commitment
to our bully awareness month doesn’t end with just making posters. Don’t
forget about dressing in black on Wednesdays to help us “blackout bullying”
at SFMS and everywhere. And more importantly, commit daily to living the
examples you so perfectly put to paper on your posters (check out that
alliteration!!)! Follow the wise words you used to create those fantastic
creations. Take the time to seek them out around the school and learn from
each one of the posters. And now for the winning posters!! In third
place, Ms. Hake & Ms. Wolf’s combined Falcon Time (located outside room
209). In second place, Anika S & Mrs. Haag’s Falcon Time (located
at the bottom of the ramp going to the 5/6 wing). And in first place,
Mrs. Traas’s Falcon Time (located outside room 114). Congratulations to
our winners as well as everyone else for their fantastic posters!!! Winning
rooms, we will deliver your prizes on Friday!!!
Thank you, Ms. Stanke & Mr. U.
Attention Fifth & Sixth Grade Students – as of Oct. 1st, the tire swing is
off
limits to fifth graders for one week. This is due to extreme below the
line behaviors and several injuries. -Ms. Markofski
Attention Students – This is friendly reminder that all children must leave
school grounds at the end of the school day. The playground is available
for the public again at 4pm. Thank you for your cooperation, Ms. Markofski
On October 8th , 8th graders will eat first and then have recess
Bully Slogans:
Your words have power-use them wisely.
*The annual Veterans Day program* will be held on Tuesday, November 11, at
the Middle School. Students – we need your participation to make this
event memorable for the men and women who have served our country in the
Armed Forces. If you have a skit to perform, an essay to read or some
other idea to show respect to our veterans for the service they gave,
please let your teacher or Ms. Samse know. I am counting on you to make
this program a success. Ideas from parents are welcome too!
SFMS Boys 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Team, as well as SFMS Dance Team
and Individual Photos. Tuesday, November 11th in the gym beginning at 3:30PM.
Bring your uniform and your photo order form, given to you by your coach.
SFMS Cross Country and SFMS Volleyball Team and Individual Photos in MS gym
on October 21st at 3:30PM. Bring uniforms and order forms, provided to you
by your coach.
*Spirit Week *is Oct. 6 – 10. Spirit Week is a fun way to show your school
spirit and build community. Here are the events for the week so you can
start planning your wardrobe:
– Monday is “Fandom Day” – Everyone is a fan of something, whether it is
Harry Potter, One Direction, or Aaron Rodgers. Wear something on
Monday that will show what you are a fan of.
– Tuesday is “Twin Day” – Find a friend who will dress just like you.
– Wednesday is “Lounge Day” – Wear sweatpants and a sweatshirt or even
pajama bottoms and a t-shirt. Don’t forget the slippers.
– Thursday is “Flamboyant Day” – Sparkle and shine! Get out that neon or
those rhinestones, or mix and match. Wear something that stands out.
– Friday is “Falcon-wear Day” – Show you support for the Falcon homecoming
game that night by wearing anything purple and gold.
*Falcon wear can still be purchased on-line at My Locker*
1. Visit shop.mylocker.net
2. Enter locker # ix099
3. Use promo code EjmAyS7Z *( you’ll receive $10 off)*
Promo Code Expires 11/30/2014
*Student Council Members: *This Friday is October 3. Members selling ice
cream at lunch for 5th grade throughout October are Abbe G., Lily C., and
Maddy M.; and for 6th grade are Kevin R. and Rachel L.
Also, we need two Student Council members to recite the pledge on
Monday mornings in October. Please see Mrs. Powers if you are interested.
Lakeshore Lanes 7th & 8th Grade Bowling Program : Parent Mtg Oct.13th at
6pm, @ Windjammer Banquet Hall inside Lakeshore Lanes.
*CALLING ALL DANCERS!!!! *Do you enjoy dancing and want to learn more? Join
the *Sheboygan Falls 7th and 8th grade Dance Team! *You may sign up in the
main office now UNTIL FRIDAY OCTOBER 3rd! Make sure to pick up your
necessary paperwork and Mandatory Meeting flyer.
Questions: Please ask Ms. Stanke 🙂
The votes are in and have been tallied for THE FALCON WAY MOVIE NIGHT! The
movie chosen by the students of Sheboygan Falls Middle School is Matilda.
Matilda will be shown in the auditorium after school today, Friday, October
3rd from 3:30 -5:00. There is no fee to attend this event. There will be
popcorn, beverages, and snacks sold for a small fee. Permission slips are
available this week and are located in the school office. Permission slips
can be turned in to the school office any time this week OR you can bring
your permission slip along to be turned in before the movie begins. We hope
to see you all there!
*Future Falconettes Dance Mini-Camp for girls in Grades 5-8:*
*The Sheboygan Falls Varsity Dance Team will be holding a Dance Mini-Camp
on the afternoon of Friday, October 17. Girls will learn a routine and
perform at the football halftime that night. The cost is $25 in advance or
$30 at the door and includes a T-shirt, Poms, and Pizza! Registration
forms have been sent home and additional forms are available in the
office. Forms must be returned to the school office by Wednesday, October
1 to receive the discounted price..* “*No payment is due until check-in
on October 17.”*
Attention Parents & Students in Grades 6-8: it’s that time of year again!
I will start running interaction groups next month. If you are interested
in one of the groups explained below, stop in the office and get a form to
fill out (or print it from the blog on my website). Forms are due
back by October
3rd. Thank you, Mr.U.
Registration is open now for Expanding Your Horizons 2014, a 6-8th grade
girls STEM conference!
“Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) is a one-day conference held at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison for around 400 middle school aged (6-8th
grade) girls. As part of a small group, each girl attends three career
sessions as well as the opening session and closing activity. Registration
is currently open for student participants for the 2014 conference which
will take place on November 8, 2014 at UW-Madison.
EYH helps girls learn about the wide range of career options for women in
science, technology, engineering and math. Through hands-on workshops and
visits to work places, they find out what it’s like to work in different
careers. Student participants interact with professional women who work in
a variety of fields and meet other girls who share their interests.
For more information on the conference, registration fees, and to view the
registration forms please see our website:http://eyh.wisc.edu/parents.htm.
A limited number of scholarships are available.
For more information please e-mail [email protected] or call
608-262-4932.
Keep up with what’s going on in our Art Room and see student artwork!
Follow the Sheboygan Falls Art happenings on Twitter and Instagram. If you
are old enough for an account, here’s where to find us:
*Twitter:* @FallsArt
*Instagram:* fallsvisualarts
*Music News*
Solo try-outs for 7th grade will be this week during recess.
Show Choir girls will rehearse with Ms. Jessica from 11:00-!1:30 on Oct.
2 and Oct. 3.
*Traveling Basketball – 5th-8th Grade*
· Skill Evaluation/Signup Day is Sunday, October 12th – visit Rec
Department website for times
· Registration forms can be found at the SF Aquatic Center and Middle
School Office.
· Registration forms, concussion forms and fees will be turned in at the
Skill Evaluation/Signup Day (you do not have to turn them in to the Rec
Department)
· Each participant must fill out a youth concussion form and submit it
along with the registration form.
· There will be a *MANDATORY parent & player meeting for 5th-8th
graders* playing traveling basketball this
year on Sunday, October 26th @ 1:00pm in the HS Auditorium. This will give
us an opportunity to lay out the Sheboygan Falls Youth Basketball program’s
philosophy and answer parent questions/concerns.
All Recreation Basketball information is also available on our website:
www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/recdept (Homepage)
www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/recdept/traveling-basketball-league.cfm
(Basketball)
*Rec Department Fitness Classes*
Rec Department to offer Yoga
The Rec Department will be offering classes this fall. A drop-in
Gentle/Restorative yoga class will be held at Midwest Power Yoga in
downtown Sheboygan Falls beginning on October 21st. More information can
be found online at:
http://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/recdept/adult-enrichment-exercise.cfm
The Red Cross is planning to offer two (2) Babysitter’s Training Courses
in the next two (2) months (participants would sign up for one (1) class)
Saturday, October 25th
The classes will be held at the Red Cross building located at 2032 Erie
Avenue in Sheboygan. They will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Due to
scholarship funds, the classes will be FREE! Persons interested in the
course should call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or go online at
www.redcross.org to register. They must use the following coupon code when
registering to get the class for free: P325UWSHEBOYGAN0615 This course is
designed for children approximately 11 years of age or older. Participants
will learn the responsibilities of a babysitter, how to prevent accidents,
how to handle emergencies, some basic first aid, infant care skills, and
more. If anyone has any questions please have them contact our office at
920-457-7739. Thank you
*Softball Clinics: UW Whitewater* Hitting clinic Feb 21st & Pitching
Clinic Feb 28th
*Mini Muskies Basketball Camp:* Grades k-8 October 18th, 25th, Nov. 1,
Nov.15th
*Come to MS office to pick up forms for camp*
*School Sports: *In MS, you need to have on file 3 forms to do school
sports: Concussion form, Parent/Athletic Code of Conduct, and a physical.
The Concussion & code of conduct forms are good for one school year, the
physical is good for two years from the date of physical. They get handed
into the MS office.
Boys Basketball- grades 7 & 8 (end of Oct)
Girls Basketball- grades 7 & 8 (starts January)
Wrestling- grades 5-8 (starts end of February)
Track – grades 7& 8 (starts in April)
*Wellness Tip from the Nurse:*
School bus safety tips from your school nurse.
• Wait for the bus, with no horsing around, wait for the bus to stop before
approaching it from the curb.
• Do not move around on the bus.
• Check to see that no other traffic is coming before crossing the street.
• Make sure you walk where you can see the bus driver (which means the
driver will be able to see you, too).
*Calendar of Events 2014-2015*
*OCTOBER*
3 Falcon Way Family Movie Night 3:30-5
*7th grade at ES Gym/8th grade at MS Gym*
Cross Country at Slinger
6 Volleyball 7 Home/8 Home – Both against
Manitowoc Washington
Student Council Meeting in art room 3:15-4:00
Oct. 6 – 10 Spirit Week
*7th grade at ES Gym/8th grade at MS Gym*
Mid-quarter grades due at 3:45 p.m.
9 Volleyball Bye
Cross Country at Campbellsport – 4:00 p.m.
13 Volleyball 7 at Two Rivers/8 Home
6th Grade Chorus Concert – 7:00 p.m. – MS
Aud.
6th Grade Band Concert – 7:30 p.m. – MS Aud.
16 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 – 8:00
Book Fair
17 7th Grade School Concert for grades 5-7 – MS
Aud.
Book Fair
20 Volleyball 7 Home/8 Home – Both against Kiel
*7th grade at ES Gym/8th grade at MS Gym*
Student Council Meeting in art room 3:15-4:00
7th Grade Band/Chorus Concert – 7:00 p.m. –
MS Aud.
Book Fair
21 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 – 7:30
Book Fair