March / April - Forward State Testing (More Details Below)

Thursday, March 7th - Parent / Teacher Conferences

Thursday, March 14th - Title One Family Day

Thursday, March 14th - Saturday, March 16th - Matilda Jr. (Details Below)

Week of March 25th - Spring Break (No School)

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, March 18th! 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.

During the month of February the Middle School conducted a medical hold drill.  An example of a medical hold could be for an injury, an allergic reaction, or possibly someone not feeling good.  Staff and students continued teaching and learning while the short “medical hold” was performed.  Next month the Middle School will conduct our spring ALICE drill.  More information on this will be coming soon.

Wisconsin State Assessments take place during March and April.  Similar to the prior years, the Middle School will run a modified schedule to accommodate testing schedules.  In addition, the students will be provided a light breakfast before taking the assessments in the morning.  Testing dates are as follows: 

You can also find FAQ's from the State HERE (Forward Exam FAQ's)

More information will be forthcoming from the Middle School as the testing dates approach.  Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 

Families are invited to come and join the Middle School for the Title One Family day on Thursday, March 14th.  This is an opportunity for families to visit their students' homeroom classroom and to learn more about the SFMS learning community and the resources available for families to support learning at home. More information can be found HERE.

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.

5th Grade Science Students practiced their egg drop with launch pads they created.

5th Grade Students kicked off their new ELA unit with a “book tasting” where they enjoyed themed snacks and previewed the novel for this unit of study.  

Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. Online threats and mean, aggressive, or rude texts, tweets, posts, or messages all count, as does posting personal information, pictures, or videos designed to hurt or embarrass someone else.  According to the Pew Research Center, "nearly half of U.S. Teens have been bullied or harassed online, with physical appearance being seen as a relatively common reason why."  Older teen girls are especially likely to report being targeted by online abuse overall and because of their appearance.

For further information, visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website:

https://dpi.wi.gov/internet-safety/cyberbullying

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

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.