SFMS 7th Grade Science
Congrats to Kelsie Hammond and Jasper Davidson for the "Above & Beyond" recognitions at the S-F Board Meeting on Monday evening. Ms. Hammond was recognized for her leadership with professional development activities, for organizing and leading the FES Cougar Way assemblies, and for all of her work tracking, documenting, and collaborating with her colleagues to provide literacy interventions and supports for students. Mr. Davidson was recognized for his hard work and diligence in responding to the needs of all staff members at S-F HS. Jasper comes in at all hours to set up and tear down events, locking & unlocking doors, covering areas of the building for his colleagues, and doing so just because the work needs to get done. We're grateful for all the work you do to make S-F work!
MS girls basketball today at North Fayette Valley (at Valley) 7th grade plays first 4:15 playing full game followed by 8th grade only playing 2 qtrs.
Boys wrestling first meet at Oelwein starting at 4:15.
The Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougar Basketball webstore is now open:
https://www.teamelitesports.com/SumnerFredericksburg
Store Close: 11/11
Orders Back: 11/27
Mr. Koch and some of his high school band members joined Mrs. Kurtz and her 7/8 band to help them practice for their upcoming Veterans Day assembly.
SFHS winter sports, parent and player meeting will be held on today at 6:00 PM in the SFHS Blue gym, sports specific breakout sessions at approximately 6:15 PM. This will include High School basketball, bowling, and wrestling for both boys and girls. Cheer will not be meeting tonight.
ATTENTION ALL 5TH & 6TH GRADE COUGARS:
Elite Basketball sign-up is now available for all Sumner-Fredericksburg 5th & 6th graders. Please use the link to sign up on the Google Form, deadline is TODAY! Games will take place between Jan. 4 and Feb. 8th. This is a recreational/developmental league for boys/girls SF teams in 5th-6th grades, prior basketball experience is not needed. The South Winn Park/Rec department will schedule for the league will be emailed the schedule out to all school contacts by Friday, December 27, 2024 along with rules and school host responsibilities. Each team will play two games per day and games will not start before 9:00 am.
You may contact Mike Quigley at quigleym@sfcougars.k12.ia.us if you have any questions regarding sign-up.
Payment can be made to Sumner-Fredericksburg Basketball (details are on the form).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp_zXbXlWCLIUTv2I5LHZLH93re4r3kbAv0-cN2TT0f1y4Ow/viewform
The Sumner Fredericksburg Wrestling webstore is now open:
https://www.teamelitesports.com/SumnerFredericksburg
Store Close: 11/10
Orders Back: 11/27
For high five Friday we had some very special guests. With Veterans Day on Monday we invited SSG Garrett Nix, SSG Eldon Naone, SFC Justin Smith, and SGT Whitney Smith. Not only did they give high fives, they also brought a Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle to show the kids. Students got to ask questions and learn a few things about the vehicle and the army. Thank you to all Veterans for your service!
SFHS winter sports, parent and player meeting will be held on November 10, at 6:00 PM in the SFHS Blue gym, sports specific breakout sessions at approximately 6:15 PM. This will include High School basketball, bowling, and wrestling for both boys and girls. Cheer will not be meeting and will have an alternative meeting time TBD.
Breakout session locations:
Boys basketball-Auditorium
Girls basketball-Student Center
Boys wrestling-Blue Gym
Girls wrestling-Blue Gym
B/G Bowling-Gold Gym
The Turkey Valley – Sumner Fredericksburg Trap Shooting Team will be holding meetings for the upcoming Spring 2025 season. Any student, grades 7 – 12, that would like to join the team for the Spring season or has questions about the team should attend one of the two meetings in November along with a parent. The first meeting will be November 17th at 6 PM at the Turkey Valley School and the second will be November 24th at the SF High School at 6PM. Any questions can be directed to the team email, tvtrapteam@gmail.com.
Kindergarteners at FES celebrated 50 days of school today. Mrs. Harkrader came dressed as a Pink Lady with a Fabulous Fifties shirt and had the room decorated in a 50s theme. The students did activities centered on the number 50 and listened to music from that decade...they even learned the Hand Jive! The day was topped off with Root Beer Floats. Thank you, Mrs. Harkrader, for being a rockin' Kindergarten teacher!
Senior: Chloe demonstrates true servant leadership by consistently going above and beyond in her responsibilities. She leads and trains her peers through the Lights in the Park initiative and offers tutoring support to both underclassmen and fellow students. Her strong sense of discipline and unwavering commitment are evident in everything she does.
Junior: Gabe is an engaged and proactive student who actively participates in class, asks clarifying questions, and stays aligned with expectations. He supports his classmates and contributes a positive energy to the classroom environment.
Sophomore: Braelyn is a dedicated leader and advocate known for her commitment to supporting others. Actively involved in multiple organizations, she takes on roles that allow her to inspire her peers and make a positive impact in her community.
Freshmen: Kale is a selfless individual who actively seeks to assist his peers. He goes above and beyond expectations, offering support through tutoring and encouragement during challenging times. His positive attitude and dedication create a supportive environment for those around him.
The Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougar Basketball webstore is now open:
https://www.teamelitesports.com/SumnerFredericksburg
Store Close: 11/11
Orders Back: 11/27
SFHS Student-Athletes of the Week: Owen Schoonover & Girls Cross Country team:
“Owen has stepped up in a big way for the Cougars this season, recording three interceptions over the last two games. His hard work, dedication, and commitment to the program have really shone through, proving what’s possible with commitment and effort.” -Coach Coyle
"Congratulations to Jaci Snyder, Ella Pitz, Sydney Zupke, Kendall Suckow, Rylee Shonka, Cami Judisch, and Rain Robertson for their 6th place finish at the State Cross Country meet! This team’s success is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and commitment to each other and the sport. Through countless hours of training and pushing beyond their comfort level, these athletes have shown what it takes to succeed at the highest level. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the way they represent Sumner-Fredericksburg with heart and determination." -Coach Jones
Congratulations to the Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougar Girls Cross Country team on their outstanding 6th place finish at the State XC Meet yesterday! Your hard work, determination, and team spirit have truly paid off, and we’re proud of all you’ve accomplished this season. Keep up the great work. Go Cougars!
SFHS winter sports, parent and player meeting will be held on November 10, at 6:00 PM in the SFHS Blue gym, sports specific breakout sessions at approximately 6:15 PM. This will include High School basketball, bowling, cheer, and wrestling for both boys and girls.
Breakout session locations:
Boys basketball-Auditorium
Girls basketball-Student Center
Boys wrestling-Blue Gym
Girls wrestling-Blue Gym
Cheerleading-Band Room
B/G Bowling-Gold Gym
Cougar Football will continue their postseason with a Friday night trip to Grundy Center. Game time is 7 PM. All tickets much be purchased at www.iahsaa.org/tickets
FES students earned a Cougar Way Reward today. The only person who was able to guess it before all the letters were revealed was Mrs. Boltz, so this one was tricky for the students to solve. Fourth-Graders are showing off their "Popcorn Hand."
Thank you to the Cougar Betterment Foundation and an anonymous donor for paying for the pep bus for our student fans to attend this Friday nights football game in Manson and the State Cross Country Meet in Fort Dodge tomorrow. Our students are lucky to have such fantastic support.
