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AUGUST 28, 2023
LAST CALL! BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT AT MILKMEN GAME THIS THURS 8/31
Join staff, friends and family as we get ready to kick off another great school year this Thursday, August 31st at 6:35pm. Help us celebrate the winners of the Excellent Educator Awards, get your picture with Seymour Saber, meet up with your school PTO/A reps, play some games, and have a great time! A percentage of tickets bought only through this link benefit the Franklin Educational Foundation.
Dear Families,
This will be a busy first week back for staff as we get ready to kick off the 2023-24 school year. We're so excited to welcome 4K families on Tuesday at 3:00 for our 4K preview and all families on Wednesday. We look forward to seeing you all soon and starting a new year of learning together.
Here's a link to information for families (also sent by email last Friday). Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Wishing you and your families a wonderful last week of summer vacation,
Bridget Mowbray
OPEN HOUSE- THIS WEDNESDAY!
Families and students are welcome to meet their teacher and bring any school supplies they may want to bring before school starts.
4K PREVIEW NIGHT- THIS TUESDAY!
Our 4K teacher will review a presentation as well as answer any specific questions regarding the day to day routines and procedures. Though we are very eager to meet your student, we advise that your 4K student not attend. We invite you to attend our district's elementary open house on Wednesday, August 30th from 5:30pm -7pm where you and your child can tour the classroom and meet the teacher together.
A MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Please click here for a message from our school psychologist, Mrs. Johnston!
SCHOOL DROP OFF AND PICK UP
There have been a few changes this year to our drop off and pick up procedures. Please click here to view the information as well as 2 helpful maps!
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS/ SUPPLY KITS
If you ordered a school supply kit last school year, they will be delivered to your child's classroom.
**School supply kits have already been ordered. If you are interested in ordering for next school year, be on the lookout for more information from our PTA in Spring.
CLASSROOM SNACKS
Please remember to pack daily snacks for your students. Snacks allowed in classrooms must follow the District Wellness Policy, meaning that your student may choose to bring in fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, or yogurts unless teacher or nurse discretion warrants further limitations. Specific examples include fresh fruit, applesauce pouches, fruit cups, raisins, carrots, celery, peppers, string cheese, cheese cubes, deli meats, and meat sticks.
New this year: Pretzels, popcorn, and goldfish crackers are also approved snacks. As we have many students with peanut and tree nuts allergies in all buildings, snacks that contain nut products (e.g. peanut butter pretzels) will not be permitted in classrooms. Some safe brands to consider for added snack options include Skinny Pop, Annie's, Snyder's, Smartfood, Pepperidge Farm, and Pretzel Crisps.
PICTURE DAY- 9/19
Pictures can be ordered online here:
https://orders.schoolandsportpics.com/ordering
Use the drop down menu to select Southwood Glen
**No paper ordering forms will be handed out, please order online**
MEDICATIONS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
If your student will require ANY (over the counter or prescription) medication for the 23-24 school year please fill out the Request to Administer Medication form (found here or on our district website) and have it signed by your physician.
All medication can then be dropped off at school in its original container along with this form. Please feel free to drop off medication in the Southwood Glen office at Open House or before the start of school.
ATTENTION 4K & KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES
4K & Kindergarten students will be picked up and dropped off with other elementary students at a designated stop. A parent or designee must assume responsibility for the child at the stop when dropped off.
If parents would like to designate a person other than themselves, they can send an email to heidi.engel@franklin.k12.wi.us
In regards to same day notification (this should only be done for emergencies), please call GoRiteway Busing at 414-571-9001 so they can pass along the information to the bus driver.
FHS ATHLETIC EVENTS REMINDER FOR YOUNGER FANS
As a reminder for our high school athletic events, students from the elementary and middle school attending any FHS athletic events must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/caregiver. Students that come to the event without an accompanying parent/guardian/caregiver will not be admitted to the event. Students who need redirection regarding their behavior at any FHS athletic events will be brought back to their parent/guardian/caregiver. Thank you for helping us do what we can to keep our events enjoyable for all fans and focused on the athletic endeavors of our players.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL POPSICLE PLAYDATE- TONIGHT!
See flyer below!
SOUTHWOOD GLEN PTA WELCOME INFO
Click here for important PTA information for this upcoming school year!
FAMILY FUN RUN IN FRANKLIN WOODS SAT 9/9
The third annual Franklin Woods Family Fun Run will take place on Saturday, September 9th at 9:00 (9/9 at 9!) starting at Kayla's Park. Enjoy treats, music, games and more and enjoy quality time with your Franklin neighbors. Registration is $10 a person / $40 per family and all donations benefit the Franklin Educational Foundation. Sign up today!
FALL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SAT 9/16
Looking to clean out those kids' closets and earn a little cash? Register today to be a seller at our semi-annual children's consignment sale at Forest Park Middle School. This past Spring we had a record amount of sellers and buyers and are expecting similar turnouts this Fall. For more information on SELLING or VOLUNTEERING for this event, check out our website.
AFTER SCHOOL THEATER CLASSES
Sing! Dance! Act! Join Character Kids for a fun-filled after school theater class at Southwood Glen on Thursdays, 4 - 5 pm. Our fall session runs September 28th - November 30th (8 weeks, no class 11/16 or 11/23). Students will explore the world of theater while playing creative drama games, learning stage skills and practicing a group song or scene from a popular Broadway musical. Parents are invited to a special performance on the last day of class. Click here for more info or to register.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
All past newsletters are stored on our website here
Email: Stephanie.genke@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/southwood-glen-elementary-school
Location: 9090 South 35th Street, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132, USA
Phone: 414-761-1181
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SouthwoodGlenFPS/posts/