April 24th, 2024

A Message from the Principals

We are fast approaching the midpoint of the fourth quarter already, which is crazy to think about! Although summer is on the horizon we do have a lot of teaching and learning to take place as we wrap up the year and finish strong. With state testing completed, students will finish their end of the year I-ready assessments in May.

Thank you families for the support in taking the assessments seriously, we look forward to reviewing the data and growth that students made over the school year!

Ryan Zak, SFMS Principal

Lindsey Schreurs, SFMS Associate Principal

Facility Needs Survey

Dear Families,

Over the last several months, the Sheboygan Falls School Board has been evaluating our School District’s facility needs and has started investigating possible solutions as the next step in our long-range facility plan.

Now, we are seeking your input! We invite you to take a survey to learn more about the District’s needs, consider preliminary solutions, and contribute feedback to guide our next steps.

The survey is available from now through Monday, May 6th, 2024. It is completely anonymous and takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. You can take it online at http://www.sdsfsurvey.org.

If you would prefer a paper copy, you may pick one up at any of our school offices or call 920-467-7893.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at ztpethan@sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us or 920-467-7893. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Sincerely,

Zach Pethan

District Administrator

Mark Your Calendars

Thursday, May 2nd: 5th Grade Informance (12:00 pm)

Monday, May 6th: Choir Concert (7 pm)

Monday, May 13th: Band Concert (7 pm)

Friday, May 17th: Jazz in the Park (5 pm)

Monday, May 20th: 5th Grade Band Fitting (3:15-7 pm)

Friday, May 24th - Monday, May 27th: No School (Memorial Day Weekend)

Friday, May 31st: MS Carnival

Wednesday, June 5th: 8th Grade Recognition

Board of Education Updates

The School District of Sheboygan Falls holds its monthly regular board meetings on the third Monday of the month at 6:00 pm. Come join us on Monday, May 20th! You can find more information about upcoming meetings, your Board Members and more HERE.

Can't make It? You can view the Board Agendas and Minutes at BoardDocs.com HERE.

Safety Update

For the month of April, we practiced a tornado drill as part of Tornado Awareness Month.

Counselor's Corner

SFMS Life Lately

REMINDER: 2024-25 Open Enrollment

The inter-district public school Open Enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside or to remain in their current district in the event that they move out of the district before the start of the 2024-25 school year (Moving? See HERE for more information on remaining in the District through the school year). Open Enrollment will allow student(s) to continue attending school in the School District of Sheboygan Falls. Please call Lisa Berg at 920-467-7893 for additional information or check the Department of Public Instruction Website at: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment (also check the 2024-25 Open Enrollment Regular Application Period Brochure).

There is no tuition cost for students participating in the Open Enrollment program, but parents are responsible for transporting their student(s) to and from school.

The open enrollment period for the 2024-25 school year is from February 5th until 4:00 p.m. on April 30th, 2024.

Applications must be done on the DPI (Department of Public Instruction) website at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment. A link to this site will also be available on the school web site during the application period at: www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us. The DPI website will be active from February 5th until 4:00 p.m. on April 30th, 2024.

If you anticipate a possible move out of the School District of Sheboygan Falls, please complete the Open Enrollment application as soon as possible. You have the right to cancel your application at any time and are not bound to enrollment. If you are currently attending under a Tuition Waiver, you will need to complete an Open Enrollment application for the upcoming school year.

A Message from the Nurses

Warmer weather brings a lot of joy, but it is also a time that many people experience cold-like symptoms due to higher pollen levels. We are already seeing a lot of students who report itchy/sore throats, runny noses, and itchy/watery eyes. The chart below can be used to help you figure out what your child is experiencing and to decide which medications will help relieve their symptoms.

Asthma symptoms are often triggered in spring as well. According to the CDC, exposure to pollen has been linked to asthma attacks and increases in hospital admissions for respiratory illness. If you are concerned about your child's symptoms, talk to their doctor to determine treatment options.

Amber Silva, RN, BSN and Deanna Timler, RN, BSN

District and Related Employment Opportunities

Looking for part-time work? Full-time work? Flexibility?

The District and Related Organizations have some great opportunities!

SCHOOL DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunities within the School District can be found using the below links. Note that if you are looking for flexibility, we are actively seeking Substitute Teacher positions which can be found under the Certified Positions.

Certified Positions - https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3472

Assistants / Aides - https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3472

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SHEBOYGAN COUNTY: Afterschool program fees are waived for children of parents who work at the Boys & Girls Club! If you are interested in part-time work, your child can be enrolled in the afterschool program for FREE while you work for the Club. Learn more about available opportunities or apply at www.ThePositivePlace.com/careers.