November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024
Dear Country Dale Families,
I want to take a moment to say Thank You to Our Amazing School Community!
Every teacher, staff member, parent, and community partner makes our school a better place. I have been amazed at the amount of families that I have seen helping with planning events or taking the time to be at the event. The dedication of time and effort the staff puts in to ensure that every child is improving themselves in so many ways is outstanding.
Please take a moment to view pictures of our Cougar Assembly last Friday! Our School Buddy Officer, Officer Chrissey, and Board President Mike Spragg introduced themselves as they will visit us often throughout the year. Cougars of the Month were announced, and of course Mr. Blask had his head shaved. He is a brave man. Students were so engaged and having fun! Also, a few of our Stu Cru reps shared that we are hosting a Food Drive this week. There is always learning, kindness and fun happening at Country Dale.
Together, we create a place where we all belong, learn, and shine! Let’s keep making our school special—one smile, one helping hand, and one new discovery at a time. Thank you for being a part of the Country Dale family!
Warm regards,
Mrs. NIckel
As a reminder, the 2024-25 District Calendar can be found in PDF format here and linked into our district calendars on our website here. All of our calendars are able to be subscribed to! Follow the steps at the top of the District Calendar webpage for how to subscribe.
COUNTRY DALE FOOD DRIVE - 11/4 TO 11/8
Stu Cru will be assisting in collecting food items for the Muskego Food Pantry. Please show compassion and help those in need! Thank you.
CALLING ALL VETERANS!
Country Dale students are going to learn about veterans on November 11th, recognized as Veterans Day. We would love to personalize their learning by sharing about veterans that are connected to the Country Dale community.
If you are a veteran or a student's parent, grandparent, relative, or close adult who served in the military please fill out the quick form below. Thank you in advance!
Country Dale Family Veterans Survey
Please complete by Friday November 8th.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES THUR, NOV 14TH & THUR, NOV 21ST
Please click the CD Parent Teacher Conference Link for important information regarding conferences. We will be holding conferences on Thursday, November 14th and Thursday, November 21st. Sign up today to secure your time slot. Thank you.
This Tuesday, November 5th is the general election and as we have been sharing over the last few months, the $145M referendum question for Franklin Public Schools will be on the ballot. Below are links to any resources all about referendum work so you are informed before you vote!
www.franklin.k12.wi.us/franklinforward - our full website of resources
Referendum Question - the exact wording of the question you will see on the ballot
Tour Information (Virtually Tour FHS!) - our scheduled tours are complete, but contact information is on this page if you want to schedule a tour before Tuesday! OR - use the map we've created to see the spaces through photos and videos right on the map!
Videos - TMJ4 News Segments, CBS58 Construction Home Build Story, Current Needs videos -- they are all on this page.
FHS Project Phasing Video - this video explains how the project will move forward if the referendum passes and the ways that FHS will be impacted through construction.
Financial Information - Read up on the financial information we have on this page -OR- use the tax impact calculator to calculate how the referendum will impact you.
Voter Information - if you still need to register or have questions about returning absentee ballots, the information on this page and links to the city website will be helpful!
Frequently Asked Questions - We have worked hard to organize questions and answers we have received on this page. Look here for more information OR submit a question if you still have one!
COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION RECORDING
Below is a recording of the Community Information Sessions from October edited down to the 27-minute presentation. If you weren't able to join us or you know someone looking for what was presented, please direct them to this video (linked here) or displayed below.
CLICK ON THE MAP BELOW TO "LOOK" AROUND!
FINAL VOTING INFORMATION
All voting information can be found on our VOTING page here. Below are some highlights related to voting on Tuesday, November 5th:
November 5, 2024 from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Register to Vote at Your Polling Place. Voters can register to vote at their polling place on Election Day, November 5, 2024. Find your Polling Place here.
November 5, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. Deadline for Hospitalized Voters. Voters who are in a hospital may request a ballot be brought to them by an appointed agent if they are hospitalized in the 7 days preceding the election. Hospitalized electors may request an absentee ballot between October 29, 2024 and November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
November 5, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot. Military If a voter is in the military and away from home, then your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024.
November 5, 2024 @ 8:00 p.m. Deadline to Return Absentee Ballot. If you have already received an absentee ballot, you must return your absentee ballot by mail or delivery to your municipal clerk. Your ballot must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
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3-WEEK SABER PRE-SCHOOL BY FHS CHILD II DEVELOPMENT IN DEC
The Franklin High School Child Development II students will be sponsoring “Saber Pre-school” for children ages 3 to 5 on various days in December.
Saber Pre-school is designed for children ages 3 to 5 who are toilet trained and ready to experience a supportive and enriching pre-school environment. The student teachers prepare daily lesson plans that not only provide opportunities for the Little Sabers to develop socially, but also to enhance their kindergarten readiness skills. The Saber Pre-school program offers a truly excellent experience for both our big and small students.
Class time will be from 9:00 to 10:15 am and tuition is $20 to cover the cost of materials and snacks for the entire 3 weeks. Saber Pre-school will include story time, large and small group activities, free time, songs and other fun activities. Pre-registration is required. Registration closes when we hit 25 participants or by Friday, November 15th at the latest. If you know someone who has a child ages 3-5, please help us by sharing this message to them!
CLICK HERE for the Informational Flyer | CLICK HERE to register
SUPPORTING THE “iGENERATION” OF STUDENTS - TUES 11/12
Our Family Information Series continues this year in November with a session that focuses on understanding the digital world that children are growing up in. These sessions are not only open to FPS families, but to neighboring communities as well so please share where appropriate.
How to Reach, Teach, & Support iGeneration Students: This session will be led by Katey McPherson, Child Advocate & Education Consultant and take place Forest Park Middle School in the Commons (map here) on Tuesday, November 12th @ 6pm.
Click here or on the flyer below to see more details and we hope to see you there!
In addition, this same session is also running in the Pewaukee Schools the day after ours. See their current flyer here for more details.
FRANKLIN MUSIC SPIRITWEAR SALE!
Our music program at ALL levels are offering Franklin Music branded spiritwear! The deadline to order is this Thursday, November 7th @ 11:59pm so order now! All purchases are processed online and items will be delivered to each school, sorted by student to bring home. Click on the flyer nearby OR this link to access the sale!
PTO MEETING - 11/12
Join us in person or virtually on Tuesday, November 12th at 5:30pm for our next PTO meeting. If you’re able to attend in person, we will be in the Country Dale Art Room (Room 1). Please feel free to bring any new ideas/suggestions, or just come to listen. Your support is always greatly appreciated! Look for the Zoom link next week to join us virtually!
SPIRIT WEAR SAMPLES
We will have a limited selection of Country Dale spirit wear samples at conferences at the PTO table. Stop on by to see us! Ordering will take place online through the end of November.
CONFERENCE MEALS FOR TEACHERS
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up on Thursday, November 14th and Thursday, November 21st. Since the teachers will be at school all day on Conference days, the PTO would like to provide them meals, and we need your help! We will be ordering from Little Cancun (taco dinner) and Crossroads (pizza). We will need volunteers to pick-up food, help set-up, drop off drinks, make/buy a dessert, and clean-up at the end. If you’re available to help us out in anyway, the sign-up link is here: Teacher Conference Meal Sign-Up As always, your help is greatly appreciated! If you aren’t available to help with Conferences Meals but you still want to show the staff your appreciation, don’t forget, we also have the Staff Snack Sign-Up.
PTO PARENT DIRECTORY
Scan the QR code, or click the link to sign up.
The Parent Directory is a way for you to connect with other Country Dale families. If you’re looking to set-up a playdate, or reach out to another parent/guardian, this is a great way to find their information as long as they’re in the directory too.
The PTO also utilizes this platform to communicate with you any important information. We typically only send out monthly newsletters, and notifications for upcoming events.
Our directory is safe and secure, as only those who join are able to see your information. All submissions must be approved by a board member. Only you can decide what information you want shared.
UPCOMING EVENTS 11/12 - PTO Meeting, 5:30pm 11/14 - Parent Teacher Conferences (meal sign-up) 11/21 - Parent Teacher Conferences (meal sign-up) 12/6 - Movie Night, 6:30pm (more information to come) 12/10 - PTO Meeting, 5:30pm
FHS FALL PLAY: “ALMOST, MAINE” 11/14-11/17
The FHS Fall Play is fast approaching with shows taking place Thurs 11/14 through Sun 11/17. For tickets and show information, please visit the Saber Center website here.
Show Description: Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.
AFTER SCHOOL THEATER CLASSES - WINTER SESSION
Join Character Kids for our fun-filled After School Theater Classes at Country Dale! The Winter Session runs Wednesdays, 4-5 pm, December 11 - March 5 (11 weeks, no class 12/25 or 1/1). Students will explore new stage skills, theater games and performance material at each session; so new and returning students are welcome! Parents are invited to a special performance on the last day of class. Focus is put on developing imagination, social skills and a positive self-image through the performing arts. Visit our website for more info or to register.
K-5TH WINTER/SPRING CHESS EARLY REGISTRATION - BEGINS MID-DECEMBER
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Email: terese.tubbs@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/country-dale-elementary-school
Location: 7380 South North Cape Road, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132, USA
Phone: 414-529-8240
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountryDaleElementary
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CountryDaleFPS