The Falcon Flash
Fall Newsletter
Principal's Message
It appears that Fall has arrived! As the temperature drops, please remember to send students to school with the appropriate clothing for recess. As much as we enjoy watching students huddle around each other during recess in order to keep warm, a fall coat would be a much better option. When students are warm, they go outside for recess, and they need to run around to get the wiggles out!
October is shaping up to be a great month. Basketball and Cross Country are both having great seasons and will finish up within the next week! All of our student-athletes have done a tremendous job representing Fox River! A big thank you to all of our coaches and their dedication to making sports possible!
Our Veteran's celebration will be November 12, 2021. It will be a little different this year. In the past, we hosted a significant assembly. We will not be hosting the assembly, instead we will be having small group speakers, virtual concerts, and memorial-like activities to educate our students about the bravery and service that our men and women have provided to our country over the years. More information to come.
Lastly, to end the month there will be no school for students on October 28 & 29. On October 27 & 28, Fox River will be hosting parent teacher conferences. As a family, you may choose a virtual or in-person conference. See below for more details.
Fall Conferences: October 27 & 28
Once requested conferences are scheduled, Skyward will open on October 19 for all other families who wishes to schedule a conference. All conferences are in 15 minute increments. If you do not wish to attend conferences, it is not a requirement, but we do encourage participation.
All conferences will be in -person. However, if you choose to schedule a virtual conference, please email the teacher directly to establish the virtual option.
A separate communication with a tutorial on how to schedule conferences and a reminder will be sent out later next week.
You may not schedule a conference until October 19. Skyward will then be available.
Photo Retake Day: Monday October 18
Classroom Updates: What's Happening Around Fox River?
PBIS--Donations Needed!
Beginning on October 22, 2021, the PBIS Team is ready to allow students to redeem their Falcon Feathers. Falcon Feathers are earned for positive behavior and can be redeemed for rewards. We are seeking your help to stock the Falcon Cart! If you are able to pick up and send one of the items needed with your child to the office, it would be greatly appreciated. Please click the Sign Up Genius link to see the items needed.
Items are needed in the office by October 21st.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A8AC2EA4FAC43-falcon
Thank-you for supporting this effort. We greatly appreciate all donations.
From the Front Office
Please ask your child to check the Lost-n-Found in the Commons - It’s growing daily.
Please continue to call your child in for absences/late arrivals.
WGSD Attendance Policy and Procedures
If you haven’t yet completed the on-line registration process, please log in through the District website link for Skyward Family Access to complete this process. Thank you.
Library Update
Library
A note from Fox River Library:
Scholastic Book Fair
Volunteers needed Oct. 27 & Oct. 28
We will be kicking off our first book fair of the year on Oct. 20, but we are in need of volunteers during parent/teacher conferences on Oct. 27 & Oct. 28.
Please consider signing up for an hour time slot.
Please note all volunteers must have a background check form on file in the office prior to volunteering & will need to wear a mask.
Thank you for supporting this beneficial fundraiser!
Any questions can be emailed to Mrs. Strobel
* Sign Up Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49AAAF2CABFE3-foxriver
* Volunteer forms located in the office & online under For Parents resources:
Volunteer & School Access Background Check
Fox River Middle School
Vision: Empower~Educate~Prepare
Mission: Fox River is on a mission to provide a positive, welcoming, and safe environment where all learners are engaged, valued, and challenged.
Mantra- Falcons Soar Together
Email: Klass@waterford.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.waterford.k12.wi.us/o/fox-river-middle
Location: 921 West Main Street, Waterford, WI, USA
Phone: 262-514-8240