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OCTOBER 30, 2023
FPS SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION
As we begin to move into the winter months, we want to share with you how the district plans to handle School Closures if needed for any reason including, most commonly, “Snow/Cold Days.” The state of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires a minimum number of instructional minutes during the school year. Our current school calendar allows for one School Closure day across the district.
If we were to see subsequent closure days, FHS will need to adjust scheduling for the remainder of the school year in order to meet DPI requirements. If we experience more than three school closures at the elementary and middle school level we will communicate around further adjustments that may need to be made. Outlined below is what families can expect:
Closure #1 - 4K-12 no school, no virtual learning
Closure #2-3 - 4K-8th - No school, no virtual learning
9-12th grade - HS will communicate adjustments to accommodate instructional minutes per DPIClosure #4+ - The district will communicate any further changes that may need to take place district wide
Dear Families,
Last week our fifth graders traveled to First Stage in Milwaukee for a whole class field trip to see the play The Forgotten Girl. Prior to the performance, an actor from First Stage visited and our students had the opportunity to talk about the play's plot and story arc and act out different scenes from the play. First Stage will return this week to fifth grade for a post-show lesson. Students have really enjoyed this unique learning experience.
Yours in education,
Bridget Mowbray
VISITOR AND VOLUNTEER PROCESS
As a reminder, if anyone is visiting our schools as a VISITOR or VOLUNTEER, this page on the Franklin website outlines the parameters for how individuals can enter our buildings. This page also includes the steps to follow for being a volunteer, including a background check. Individuals are encouraged to complete these steps early as the process can sometimes take a day or two for completion. We are very grateful for anyone who volunteers with us and helps in being part of a better community!
WINTER APPAREL DRIVE
Please see the info below about the Lion Leadership Blue Team's Winter Apparel Drive to support Street Angels. (NOTE: Street Angels accepts adult sizes only.) Thank you!!
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN UP
Please click here for information regarding sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 9th and November 16th.
(NEW!) REPORT CARDS WILL BE IN POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL
As we approach the end of the 1st Quarter (November 8th for FPMS & FHS) and 1st Trimester (November 30th for all Elementary schools), we want to make parents/guardians aware of how report cards will work this year. Beginning with this first grading term of the year, all report cards will now be fully viewable in PowerSchool. As the first term ends for your child, you can expect to receive an email (and text message) with directions on how to access your child’s report card. We look forward to making this move to report cards being all digital.
Please note that you will receive communication from your school sometime after the term ends when report cards are available. This allows time for teachers to get all final term grades and comments in.
OCTOBER SPIRIT DAYS
Please see below for our upcoming spirit days!
PTA MEETINGS
Our next meeting will be Monday, November 13th. Childcare will be provided.
- Click HERE to view the October minutes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Scholastic Book Fair (11/6-11/9) Click HERE for more information
Pasta Dinner (11/9) Click HERE for more information
Parent/Teacher Conferences (11/9)
Drew Burgoyne - Meteorologist Presentation (Grades 2-5th Only)
Parent/Teacher Conferences (11/16)
- Spirit Wear! Another store will be available in Nov. Date to come!
NEWSLETTER
For our November issue, click HERE.
A TO Z CONNECT
Register to stay connected with our P.T.A. news and events, as well as the Southwood Glen community. Through the directory we are able to provide online ticket sales and registration for our events. The directory also offers access to family contact information (optional) for party and playdate planning! You can even sign up to be a member of the PTA through our online directory.
How to register:
Click on the button “Register/Login.”
If you are new to A to Z, click on the button “Create Account.” Proceed with the prompts provided.
If you have used A to Z before, simply use your previous login information and verify/update your family information.
You are now able to select your child’s teacher in order to connect with the class.
P.T.A. Membership - Consider donating $10 to our PTA! This membership donation provides our P.T.A. access to the National P.T.A. resources and supports our secure online directory. This donation also helps to fund student experiences and teacher requests. All are welcome and your membership donation is appreciated. Memberships can be purchased in A to Z connect. Look for the menu option titled PTA Membership 2023-2024.
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
- Follow us on Facebook at Southwood Glen PTA.
SEEKING SITE SUPERVISOR FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Look to make some extra cash? The Franklin Rec Dept is looking for a Site Supervisor for our Youth Basketball League this winter. Job duties would entail:
Set up/take down of courts
General game management
Acting as the point of contact for parents during the day
NO reffing is required
Games will run Saturdays, Dec 9th - Feb 10 (No games Dec 23 and 30) from 8:30am-3pm at Southwood Glen Elementary. Pay is $20/hour. Please email Leah Voss if interested!
AFTER SCHOOL THEATRE CLASSES
Sing! Dance! Act! In this after school class, students will learn the basics of acting, singing and musical theater dance while having a lot of fun! Our next 8-week session at Southwood Glen runs Mondays, 4:00-5:00 pm, December 7th - February 1st (no class 12/28). Students will explore new stage skills, theatre games and showcase material, so new and returning students are welcome! Focus is put on developing imagination, social skills and a positive self image through the performing arts. Learn more at www.characterkidsdrama.com.
FREE 4-PART WEBINAR: THINGS WE WISH GROWN UPS KNEW
Your AAH Student and Family Assistance Program is proud to present a free 4-part webinar series, Things We Wish Grown Ups Knew, highlighting current trends of school-aged children that impact both their academic and home-life. Please see attached flyer with descriptions for each webinar, and please share with your district families!
Please Note: All presentations will be on Tuesdays, offered at both 12:00pm –12:30pm and 6:30pm –7:00pm. Families can register for single presentations OR the entire series! These webinars will not be recorded, to preserve confidentiality of attendees.
COMING IN NOVEMBER: Let Me Do It By Myself. I Need Help!
Presented by She’Leah Fisher, MS, NCC, LPC
This presentation will focus on the developmental stages of children. Knowing these stages can help families understand when to allow age-appropriate independence and when to offer support.
Click on either of the above times OR email EAP.LiveWellBeWell@aah.org to register.
As always, to access our free, confidential SFAP services, parents &/or legal guardians can call us at 800.236.3231.
NEW EVENT TICKET INFORMATION PAGE
With many local districts changing their ticketing policies for athletic events (i.e. online sales only, have to buy tickets before a certain time, using an online ticket vendor different from our Ticket Spicket site), we felt it was important to better organize where families, staff, and community members can find up to date ticketing information.
This page on our website (www.franklin.k12.wi.us/tickets) contains links to where we host tickets for our home athletic events, Saber Center performances, and upcoming WIAA Playoff events. We share this with you so you have one place to look when you have ticketing questions. We will do our best to update this page as we receive updates from those we partner with for events and happenings.