Hello MS Families,

The 2025-26 school year is underway! It is an exciting time for the students and staff as we have been busy creating relationships and acclimating students. Staff have been working hard to help students have a positive transition into the new academic year by practicing routines and frequently reviewing expectations.

As we are now in the swing of things, please remember to take advantage of the opportunities all families have to stay up to date on students' academic progress. You can track recorded “grades” on Infinite Campus via the parent portal. Parents can also log into Canvas as an “observer” to view materials and assignments that teachers post on their Canvas class page. If you have any questions about logging into these systems, please contact the office.

Parent / Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, October 16th and Tuesday, October 21st. Be on the lookout for a sign-up link to be sent soon. 

Thank you for your support, and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Ryan Zak, SFMS Principal

Lindsey Schreurs, SFMS Associate Principal

Friday, September 26th: No School for Students (Staff Professional Development Day)

Thursday, October 16th: Picture Re-Take Day

Thursday, October 16th / Tuesday, October 21st: Parent / Teacher Conferences (More Information Coming Soon!)

Friday, October 17th: No School for Students (Staff Professional Development Day)

Friday, October 24th: Clubs Day

Friday, October 31st: End of First Quarter

Board of Education Updates

The School District of Sheboygan Falls will hold its next monthly regular board meeting on Monday, October 27th at 6:00 pm. Please join us! 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 September, the Middle School students and staff worked through our fall ALICE drill.  The staff and students spent time going over the learning portion of the different components of ALICE, followed by a specific scenario for students and staff to respond to accordingly.  

Sleep is so important for your child’s development.  Not getting enough sleep can have a negative impact on a child’s performance at school and their mental health. It can also be associated with obesity.  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children between 6 and 13 years old get 9-11 hours of sleep a night. Teens aged 14-17 years should aim for 8-10 hours per night.  

Studies show that the quality and the consistency of an adolescent’s sleep is just as important to their overall health as the amount. Using a screen can affect the quality of your child’s sleep by making them more alert and raising their heart rate, especially if your child is playing an action-packed video game or watching something intense. This can make it harder for them to fall asleep. The type of light given off by screens can also disrupt the production of a sleep hormone called melatonin.

Here are some tips to help your child get a good night’s sleep:

• Avoid using screens one hour before bed. 

• Keep to a consistent bedtime schedule and routine, and don’t let digital media or phones interfere with this time. 

• Make evening screen time a family activity (ideally ending at least an hour before bedtime). Choose relaxing or funny programs to watch together instead of action-packed video games and movies that can raise your child’s heart rate and make it harder for them to fall asleep. 

Stay healthy,

Deanna Timler, RN, BSN

Interested in what's happening at the other schools? Take a look at the Elementary and High School newsletters:

Elementary School Communicator

High School Falconer

And, check out these other ways to keep connected!

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.