The Falcon Flash
Winter is coming!
Principal's Message
We have had a great December. Our musicians recently performed in the Winter Parade in downtown Waterford! The weather was great and all of the practice paid off. Thanks to all of our music teachers for their efforts in making certain our Fox River musicians were ready to go. Don't forget to join us for our Winter Choral Concert on Tuesday, December 17, and our Winter instrumental Concert on Thursday, December 19. Both performances begin at 6:30PM in the Fox River Gymnasium. Please check out an excerpt from the instrumental concert: In Their Words. Thanks to Mrs. Nelson for including the voices of our students! We hope to see you there!
One of our goals for our culture team at Fox River is to Create a school environment that cultivates a community of courage. As 7th graders, students at Fox River have the opportunity to attend the Courage Retreat. Therefore, the majority of our students have participated in the retreat, and have had time to reflect on what courage means to them. After we return from winter break, we will all participate in an afternoon of courage related speakers, activities, and connections to our courage retreat.
The construction on the new edition is on schedule, mostly (see photos below).The entire structure for the addition has been erected. Concrete floors have been poured in several areas, HVAC is beginning to be installed, electric is being pulled, and it is beginning to look like a school! Please take a moment to click the link to explore the pictures of the process.
As it gets colder, please remember to send coats, hats, and gloves to school with your student. If the windchill remains above zero, students do participate in recess!
Here at Fox River we have a Leadership Team that guides our direction by exploring data and setting goals. Most recently, we have begun to establish a goal for the second semester that will continue to bring self-reflection into the classroom, provide purpose behind every lesson, and a chance for students to describe expectations that are reachable, yet provide an opportunity for growth! We believe that consistency throughout every classroom will create a richer learning environment for all students.
Have a Happy Holiday break,
Jason
Fox River Construction Photos
Take a look inside: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1y6fgsVdslcesqWcwua_snBpVle9L7GCd?usp=sharing
Reminders from the Front Office
Thank you for remembering to call your child in when they will be out of school or arriving late. The safety of our students is of primary importance to us.
Click Me: Fox River Teaching and Learning
FOX RIVER STUDENT SERVICES TEAM
The Fox River Middle School Student Services Team works together to support the academic, social, emotional, and career needs of your child. We offer all students at Fox River a comprehensive program including classroom lessons, individual meetings, academic and social/emotional support, and collaborative work with your child’s teachers, administration, and outside resources if necessary. Please feel free to contact any of us directly regarding your child. We look forward to working with you!
Student Services Update:
Academic and Career Planning (ACP) conferences are underway with all eighth grade families. The conferences allow families an opportunity to meet with Ms. Ennis and Mrs. Underly (ACP teacher) to discuss the transition into high school and to begin looking ahead to life after high school. So far the response from families has been great! There are still spots available for parents of eighth graders to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ea9a62da2fe3-8thgrade
Community Resource: Student & Family Assistance Program (SFAP)
Waterford Graded School District has a partnership with Aurora Health Care to provide families with beginning counseling services. This service is 6 free sessions. Please visit Aurora.org/EAP or call 800-236-3231 for more information. The SFAP can assist with:
Stress or Depression - Money Management
Relationship Issues - Legal Issues
Alcohol & Drug use/abuse - Other personal concerns
Parents United: Parent Resource
The mission of Parents United is to present timely and relevant information in a neutral forum for parents and professionals who work with children. The lectures and presentations offered each school year provide links, knowledge and networking to the community for the ultimate benefit of our students. Free for Waterford families. Check out the link to see a calendar of events. http://parentsunitedwi.org/events/
Fox River Athletics
Basketball
The boys basketball season has wrapped up and ended with an 8th grade vs staff basketball game! All of the 7th and 8th grade boys improved greatly, in both basketball skills and teamwork. Thank you to all of the coaches, players, and parent support!
Winter Sports
https://www.waterford.k12.wi.us/o/fox-river-middle/page/fox-river-athletics--2
PBIS Updates!
PBIS
Throughout the month of December, Fox River students have a goal they are working on meeting. If they, as a whole, receive 15 or less write ups for disruption, they will earn an incentive the day before break!
As a staff we strive for consistent expectations throughout Fox River. Staff are working on a consistent strategy of re-teaching our expectations in each class. We even have the kids involved to help us remember. We not only have our Falcon Code across the school, but classrooms also have matrices that align with our overall behaviors.
The Falcon Code
All Settings
Be Responsible
Be on time
Appropriate volume
Appropriate dress, follow dress code
Notify staff about unsafe situations
Maintain clean and organized locker and materials
Be honest
Promptly pick up and drop off computer in Block 5
Be Respectful
Personal Space
Good manners
Treat school property with care
Take pride in our school
Be Prepared
Always have materials
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
This year, due to construction, we will be hosting 8th Grade Promotion in May. The promotion will begin at 6:00PM on May 21, 2020.
More details to come!
Thursday, May 21, 2020, 06:00 PM
Fox River Middle School, West Main Street, Waterford, WI, USA
Fox River Middle School
Email: BakerL@Waterford.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.waterford.k12.wi.us/
Location: 921 West Main Street, Waterford, WI, USA
Phone: 262-514-8240