*Sheboygan Falls Middle School*
*Student Announcements*
*1/10/2018*
*“B” Day*
The wrestling parent meeting will be this Thursday, January 11th at 6pm in
the HS cafeteria.
Makerspace Club will run on *Mondays and Thursdays after school until 4:30
pm beginning on Monday, Jan 22nd and wrapping up on Thursday, March 8th.*
There is a $15 fee for joining the club which will go towards the supplies
necessary for the projects the students will be working on. This club is an
excellent opportunity for students that love to tinker, create, problem
solve, and use their imagination. As a part of Makerspace Club, students
will have the option to work on free-choice projects, team challenges, or
guided projects each week. Open to all 5-8th graders Sign up in the office
before January 16th.
*Student Council Members *our next meeting is Monday, January 15. We need
to finalize the dance, discuss Valentines, and two members of the Falcon
Way team will be there to have their picture taken with us presenting them
with the proceeds from the craft fair.
Just a reminder to FBLA members-remember to get your permission slip to Ms.
Probst by Thursday morning so that you can join us as we take the drive
items to Project Angel Hugs.
Wrestling practice starts Monday, January 22nd. Practice will be in the
cafeteria 3:30-5. Please make sure all your paperwork and fees are paid in
order to start practice that 1st day.
Student Council is sponsoring the first dance of this year on Friday,
January 19, from 3:15-5:15. The theme is “Twins,” and students are
encouraged to dress accordingly. Tickets (wristbands) for the dance will
be sold for $1 to anyone with a signed permission slip at lunch on Wed.,
Thurs., and Fri. (January 17-19), and will also be available for purchase
right before the dance. Permissions slips will be handed out in your
Wednesday Falcon Time and there will be a limited number available on the
Student Council bulletin board across from the library. Kurty K’s DJ
Service will be spinning music for us and there will be pizza, soda, candy,
ice cream, and photos available for purchase.
8th Grade end of the year field trip planning: If any 8th grade parents
would like to help out with the planning process the 1st meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, January 16th at 6:30 pm at the Sheboygan Falls
Library. If you have any reason to contact someone regarding the trip you
can contact either Angela Scheibl at [email protected]
Or Alison Guttman at [email protected]
“Students and staff mark your calendars for January 20th 2018 for a FREE
ZUMBA/Zumba kids dance party. Grab a friend or family member ages 4 and
older and join us in moving and shaking our way to better health. The event
will be held at Sheboygan Falls Elementary School from 6:30-7:30pm. Door
prizes will be given out to a lucky few at the end of the event. Pick up
a registration form in the any of the 3 school offices. Hope to see you
there!”
Hello from the Lakeshore Community Healthcare, School Dental Program! This
dental program was utilized this past Fall in the Sheboygan Falls School
District.
Lakeshore Community Healthcare (LCHC) and the Sheboygan Falls School
District have partnered together to provide a dental clinic in the
elementary, middle, and high schools. This school program offers x-rays,
cleanings, exams, fillings, sealants and other dental services as needed,
for all students in the district who are NOT already established with
another dentist.
LCHC accepts private insurance and Medicaid/Badgercare. Help is available
for those students not covered by a dental insurance plan.
If you would like your child to take advantage of this opportunity, please
complete and return our bright green registration forms available in the
school offices or from the school nurses.
We plan to return for our clinic with the Sheboygan Falls schools starting
the week of March 19th. Please return completed forms to your child’s
teacher or to the school’s main office by March 1, 2017. If you have any
questions please call Clare Spaulding, LCHC School Dental Program
Coordinator, at 920-783-6633 <(920)%20783-6633>.
“Students and staff mark your calendars for January 20th 2018 for a FREE
ZUMBA/Zumba kids dance party. Grab a friend or family member ages 4 and
older and join us in moving and shaking our way to better health. The event
will be held at Sheboygan Falls Elementary School from 6:30-7:30pm. Door
prizes will be given out to a lucky few at the end of the event. Pick up
a registration form in the any of the 3 school offices. Hope to see you
there!”
Throughout the month of January, we are celebrating the New Year with the
theme, “New Year- New You”! Since it is a new year for all of us, it is a
time that we can all start fresh and make the most of the upcoming year. A
lot of people set New Year’s resolutions for this reason. Have you thought
about setting a New Year’s Resolution or goal for yourself? What is
something that you have wanted to do, but have never done? What is
something you want to do to improve yourself in someway? Take some time
this month to think about how you can become a better version of yourself!
New year means New You!
Sincerely,
Your School Counselors
Ms. Stanke & Mr. Uselding
The sun has come out at SFMS! Play auditions for Annie are January 15th
and 16th from 3:15-4:00 in the Middle School Auditorium. There will be a
sign-up sheet on the office window. All students must complete a
participation form, conclusion waiver, and hand in or pay online the $40
dollar fee prior to the first rehearsal Jan. 18th. No physical is
required. All of these forms need to be handed into the office. January 16th
@ 5pm there will be a parent meeting in the MS Auditorium. Thanks!
Please come out to support SFMS night at Culver’s. Just bring in this flyer
to any of the Sheboygan locations on January 24th from 4-8pm and 10% of the
bill goes towards the fundraiser. ..Family night flyer.docx
January Schedule for Jazz Band
Thurs Jan 11
Trumpet/Trombone
Tues Jan 16
Full Ensemble
Thurs Jan 18
Full Ensemble
Tues Jan 23
Full Ensemble
Tues Jan 23
10am-2pm
Generations Intergenerational Center Clinic/Concert
*Student Council Members – *Volunteers for this month are:
Pledge: week of January 8 – Maddy B. & Kelly M., week of January 15 – Timmy
Z. & Addie S., week of January 22 – Erin & Jordan.
Ice Cream Sales – 5th grade Madison T, Sammy L., & Piper V.; 6th grade –
Hailey L. & Megan G.; 7th grade – Keira K. & ?, 8th grade – Gretchen &
Mackenzie
*National Novel Writing Month Stories *
In our first Falcon Time rotation, a number of SFMS students participated
in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWirMo). They spent nearly two months
outlining, writing, and editing stories – or the opening chapters of larger
pieces they are expanding. Some of the students who participated in
National Novel Writing Month would like to share their work with you.
Below are two links; one is to a document containing excerpts from several
NaNoWriMo stories. The other link is to a survey. Once you have had the
chance to read these previews of your classmates’ work, the survey will
allow you to cast your vote in a number of categories – including most
interesting characters, most interesting story excerpt, and more! If you
would like to vote, please read the excerpts and respond to the story by
January 25.
Link to stories:
docs.google.com/document/d/19ZvvuobPz98CO_42pJQ5L9VqaXJ1FdY246MeE1BWYo8/edit?usp=sharing
Link to survey:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTx1_yrY7QgJ4gRBhVmyCTN3-I0S0V5-5ytGUVcNVvzcHnOA/viewform
January 22nd-26th Is Adult Crossing Guard Recognition Week. Students please
remember to thank your crossing guard!!!
*Attention 5th grade parents! *
The school nurses will start vision screenings on all 5th grade students
during the month of January. This is a free service provided to all
students in 5th grade. This screening is not to replace or substitute
professional eye exams. Parents and staff can refer students to the school
nurse at any time during the school year for any concerns regarding a
student’s vision and hearing.
On January 22nd, 2018 Sheboygan Falls Middle School will be having a
presentation on drug prevention and abuse. Parents are invited to attend as
well! All 5th and 6th grade students will recieve the presentation at
8:45-9:45am and all 7th and 8th grade students will recieve the
presentaiton at 10-11am. The presentation will take place in the Middle
School Auditorium. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Britne
Stanke (School Counselor, grades 3-5) via email at
[email protected] or by phone at 920-467-7880
<(920)%20467-7880>. We are very excited to have this educational
opportunity and experience for our students!
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;
*• 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.
*Health Tip:*
*Cold and Flu season is upon us!* How do I know the difference and how do I
protect myself and my family?
*Cold Symptoms*: fatigue, coughing, low fever, sore throat, sneezing, runny
nose, muscle aches and headache
*Flu symptoms: *weakness, fatigue, dry cough, chills, severe headache, eye
pain, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, and high fevers.
*Protection:* Wash your hands with soap and water, get your flu shot if you
are able, sanitize your cellphones, computers, and electronics, eat a
healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables,reduce stress through
meditation, and exercise regularly.
*Remember to cover your cough and keep your children home until they are
fever free for 24 hours without medications!*
*JANUARY*
11 Girls Basketball 8th Grade @ Home/7th Grade at Two
Rivers
12 MS Talent Show – 6:30 p.m. – MS Auditorium
15 Spanish placement test – 8th grade
Student council meeting 3:15-4
16 Spanish placement test – 8th grade
Girls Basketball @ Home against New Holstein
*7th grade at ES Gym/8th grade at MS Gym*
18 Spanish placement test make-up date
*Team 200 Outing – movies*
19 Spanish placement test make-up date
Middle School Dance
22 Lambert Family Program – 5th & 6th 8:45 am/7th & 8th
10:00 am
23 Girls Basketball @ Plymouth 7th & 8th
SFMS Jazz Ensemble Clinic & Concert – Plymouth
25 *Girls Basketball 7th & 8th Grade @ Home/7th @
3:45/8th @ 4:45*
26 No School (Professional Development for teachers)
29 Freshman Curriculum Night – SFHS – 5:30 p.m.
Second Quarter Grades Due 3:45 p.m.
Student council meeting 3:15-4
30 Girls Basketball @ Kiel 7th & 8th