SDMF Forward Together

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate the unknown timeframe of the COVID-19 situation. The SDMF will assess event cancellations and communicate information with you as soon as decisions are made. If you have questions about a specific school event, please call your child’s school.

Updates

SDMF Fully Virtual Instruction Interest Survey | April 22, 2021

The School District of Menomonee Falls is currently planning for the 2021-2022 school year. Given the encouraging vaccine distribution and data that supports our safety protocols and mitigation strategies are working to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in schools and classrooms, we anticipate a decreased interest in a fully-virtual instruction option next year.

Please take a moment to complete a brief survey on the possibility of a fully-virtual offering for the 2021-2022 school year. Click HERE to access the survey. The survey will close at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 3, 2021.

USDA Extends Free Meals Through June 2022 | April 22, 2021

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has extended free meals to all students through June 30, 2022. This means that all students in the School District of Menomonee Falls can receive both a breakfast and lunch meal every day at no cost. Please look for upcoming communication on summer feeding schedule beginning in June, as well as 2021-22 breakfast and lunch information.

CE&Rec

July 31, 2020 | Statewide Mask Mandate

Per Governor Evers' Executive Order 82, declaring a public health emergency, and corresponding Emergency Order 1 requiring face coverings in the state of Wisconsin through September 28, face coverings will be required for all individuals inside the Community Center and all School District of Menomonee Falls facilities.

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June 9, 2020 | CE & Rec Offers Limited Programming

We are excited to announce that we will be offering limited programming beginning July 6. Resident registration for summer programs begins on Sunday, June 14 at 9:00 PM. Non-resident registration begins Thursday, June 18 at 9:00 PM. In-person registration will not be available. Registration can be conveniently completed online or by outside dropbox. While our office remains closed, we do have staff available to answer phones and respond to questions.

Our team is working hard to provide a variety of programs to keep community members engaged while working within guidelines provided by the CDC, Department of Health Services (DHS) and Waukesha County Public Health. Not all programs that appeared in the Summer Activity Guide will take place. Please click here to see what programs are being offered. Some program decisions are still pending.

We encourage all to practice social distancing when possible, and recommend wearing face coverings when appropriate. The CE & Rec team will be working collaboratively with the Facilities team to increase the frequency of cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection of equipment, furniture, and supplies. We also ask that everyone follow basic hygiene practices, including but not limited to the following:

Frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands.
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, throw tissue in the trash, and clean hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer (if soap and water are not readily available).
Bring your own water bottle as drinking fountains may be unavailable.
If you currently have, or have had a fever in the last 7 days stay home.
If you are not feeling well stay home.

As we finalize plans, information regarding additional safety measures and modifications for some of our larger programs (Kids INC, Adult Sports Leagues, Youth Sports Leagues, Aquatics, etc.) will be shared throughout the next week.

Safety remains our top priority for program participants, staff, and the community. Follow our Facebook Page and visit our website for the latest information. Thank you for your patience and continued support!

May 22, 2020 | Falls Summer Academy

The School District of Menomonee Falls will offer virtual Falls Summer Academy courses from June 22, 2020 through July 24, 2020 (no school July 6-10, 2020).

At the elementary and middle school grade levels (going into grades 1-8), virtual courses are designed to provide support for students in math and/or reading.

Students eligible for the supportive courses will receive a letter from the school district with information about registration.

At the high school level, Falls Summer Academy virtual courses will be offered for 20th Century Wellness, credit recovery, online learning, Quest Summer Academy, AP Prep courses, and Study Skills for Life. Students eligible for credit recovery, online learning, Quest Summer Academy, AP Prep courses, and Study Skills for Life will receive registration information from the school district. Twentieth 20th Century Wellness course registration is open to appropriately-aged students living within the School District of Menomonee Falls or attending Menomonee Falls High School through open enrollment.

Online registration for all Falls Summer Academy courses will open on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 9 p.m. at fallsrec.org. Drop box, mail, or faxed registrations begin Monday, June 1, 2020 through Menomonee Falls CE & Recreation Department. Course registration will close on June 11, 2020.

Please check the Falls Summer Academy website for additional information. If you have questions about Falls Summer Academy 2020, please email Laura Alva Garcia at alvalau@sdmfschools.org.

The extended Safer at Home order in effect until May 26, 2020, or until a superseding order is issued, includes closing school buildings and associated grounds to students for instructional and extracurricular activities through June 30, 2020. Click here to read more!

Communication Archive

3.26.21 - MFHS End-of-Year Plans

1.29.21 - Mask Mandate Update

1.20.21 - SDMF Grades 6-12 Return to In-Person Instruction

1.11.21 - SDMF Grades 3-5 Return to In-Person Instruction

12.11.20 - Updated Quarantine Length

11.18.20 - Temporary Shift to Virtual Learning, Nov. 30-Dec.4

11.3.20 - Grades 3-8 Remain Hybrid

10.28.20 - Potential Return for Grades 3-8

10.9.20 - 4K-2 Return to In-Person Instruction

10.6.20 - Limiting Public Gatherings Exec. Order

9.11.20 - Reopening Guide

8.10.20 Board of Education Video

8.10.20 - Guiding Metrics

8.10.20 - SDMF Announces Hybrid Start to 2020-2021 School Year

7.28.20 - Instructional Models & Fully Virtual Registration

7.28.20 - Parent Presentation Q &A

7.28.20 - Parent Presentation Slides.

7.19.20 - MFHS Athletics Postpones Summer Activities

6.22.20 - DPI Releases Education Forward Plan to Reopen Schools in Fall 2020

5.15.20 - Graduation Update

4.24.20 - CE & Rec. Programming Update

4.16.20 - School Closure Extended for 2019-2020 School Year

4.9.20 - Mental Health Resource Webpage/CE&Rec Information/Falls Summer Academy

4.3.20 - Cancellations/Professional Development Days/Voting Information...and more.

3.27.20 - MFHS Virtual Schedule Changed

3.24.20 - Stay at Home Order Issued By WI Governor Tony Evers

3.20.20 - SDMF Extends Free Breakfast and Lunch Program
3.17.20 - School Closure Indefinitely, Technology Student Support, & Free Meal Program
3.15.20 - School Closure & Family Update

3.14.20 - Free Breakfast & Lunch Available
3.13.20 - SDMF Schools Will Close for Three Weeks

Curriculum & Learning

45-Day Academic Report | December 7, 2020

Click on Curriculum and Learning Committee Meeting |45-Day Academic Report - December 7, 2020, and listen to SDMF leaders offer a high-level overview of our students' academic performance. during the COVID-19 pandemic. Superintendent Corey Golla shares, "Kids are learning and engaging. There is no indication of a large scale problem with the volume of our students. We are bridging our students effectively."

Facilities

Glossary of Terms

Active Cases: Individuals who have a confirmed positive COVID-19 diagnosis and have not considered recovered. This applies to any individual who has not completed the required 10-day isolation period which must also include being symptom free for 24-hours.

Quarantine: Strict isolation in order to prevent the spread of disease due to the presentation of symptoms consistent with the virus.

Isolation separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick.

Health & Safety Protocols

Quarantine FAQ

Click here to view the SDMF Health Protocols for the 2020-2021 school year, presented by SDMF District Nurses, Julie Italiano-Thomas RN, BSN and Pam Madrzak RN.

Learn important information about:

SDMF mitigation efforts
Tips to prepare your child for school
Mask safety
Daily Home Screening
What to do when a child becomes ill at school
Process when a student comes into contact with or tests positive for COVID-19
Difference between quarantine and isolation
Important role of Health aides and Health Room guidelines
Medications at school
Health conditions
Additional Resources

Updated Quarantine Length | December 11, 2020

The Center of Disease Control and the Waukesha County Health Department have updated the guidance regarding the quarantine period for those with direct contact to a positive COVID-19 case. You can read more about this new guidance on the CDC’s website here.

The new CDC guidelines state that quarantine for a direct COVID contact can end after Day 10 without a test if the individual displays no symptoms during that time. The SDMF has reviewed the new CDC guidelines and will utilize the 10-day quarantine length, as we feel thedata demonstrates the level of risk for developing symptoms decreases after day 10.

Reporting a Positive COVID-19 Result

To report a positive COVID-19 result or for questions specific to exposure, quarantine or isolation, please email Covid-sdmf@sdmfschools.org and our school nurses will follow-up with you.

Each case of COVID-19 is unique; however, the process to investigate is consistent. When the District is notified of a positive COVID-19 case, the Waukesha County Health Department is notified. To maintain confidentiality and respect an individual's privacy, it is our practice to communicate directly with the individuals exposed to someone with a positive COVID-19 test. Unless there is a suspected outbreak we will not communicate individual cases to the entire school or district. The District takes all workplace guidance regarding COVID-19 exposure and contact tracing protocols from the Waukesha County Health Department.

Should My Child Report to School?

School Nutrition

On August 31, 2020, the USDA announced that all kids would receive free meals through December 31, 2020, or until funding is exhausted. However, on October 9, 2020, the USDA extended free meals fora ll students through June 30, 2021. Therefore, the School District of Menomonee Falls has made both breakfast and lunch meals available at no cost to all children age 18 and younger regardless of free/reduced lunch status. A child does not need to be a resident of Menomonee Falls to receive a meal, nor do they need to be enrolled in the district as a student.

Click here for more information and for meal pick-up times and locations.

August 21 | School Nutrition 2020-2021 Changes

Please click here to read the changes to the School Nutrition Breakfast and Lunch meal programs for the 2020-2021 school year. For instructions on how to set up a School Nutrition Wordware account, or add funds to FeeZee, please click here. SDMF also offers the Nutrislice app, for students to who want to order food ahead of time. Please click here for more information about the Nutrislice app. Visit the SDFM School Nutrition website for additional information.

As COVID-19 concerns continue to evolve around the world, we will consistently monitor the situation and take direction from the Waukesha County Health and Human Services Department and the CDC. Waukesha County Health and Human Services Department currently identifies Visit the CDC webpage for additional information about COVID-19.

We will continue to provide families and staff with updates on COVID-19, and share additional information or guidelines provided by public health officials. Thank you for your support and partnership as we work together to maintain a healthy learning environment.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends the following ways to minimize the spread of respiratory viruses.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. If you use a tissue, throw it in the trash.
Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces