October 1, 2024

November 11, 2024

Dear Families,

We recently gathered as a school community for our "Grow and Glow" assembly to celebrate students and classes who showed exceptional behavior, responsibility, and kindness over the past month. During the assembly, we also took time to learn about different types of conflict: disagreement, rude moments, mean moments, and bullying. Together, we discussed examples of each, helping students understand how to recognize and respond to these situations in positive ways. The students did a fantastic job participating, and we’re proud of their efforts. We will continue to focus on treating one another with kindness and respect every day.

Warm regards,
Bridget Mowbray

Tomorrow- Picture Make-Up/Retakes

Absentee/Retake Picture day is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12th. If your child has not had a picture taken already, it will be taken then. Please let your child's teacher know they need their picture taken. Ordering information will be given out at the time of pictures.

If a picture was already taken, but a retake is needed, please let your child's teacher know so your child can be sent for pictures. Please return the original picture package to the photographer at the time of pictures. The same package will be ordered with the new image. New packages will not be received unless the original package is returned.

Please contact School and Sport Pics Customer Service with any questions 262-780-2901 or customerservice@schoolandsportpics.com

ON-SITE THERAPY CLINICS AVAILABLE WITH CPA

School is underway and kids are learning, growing and adjusting to a new routine and expectations. Paying attention to your child’s emotional well-being is a focus of the student services staff of Franklin Public Schools. For more information on mental health in children see HERE.

If you feel your child might benefit from further support, FPS has partnered with Clinical Psychology Associates (CPA), who has established counseling clinics in Pleasant View and Country Dale Elementary Schools available to provide further support and establish a process of therapy. All children in Franklin elementary schools have access to these services. For more information, please see our website. Appointments are scheduled directly with CPA staff by calling or texting (262) 251-1112.

THIS WEEK- PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE INFO AND SIGNUP

If you have not signed up for a conference time, please do so as soon as possible.

We will be having Parent/Teacher Conferences for 4K through 5th grade on Thursday, November 14th and Thursday, November 21st from 4:30-8:00pm. We look forward to having you sign up for a 15 minute time slot on one of these dates.

Please click here to find the link for your student's teacher.

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

THANK YOU, FRANKLIN!

As shared with families, staff, and the community, the referendum to update and expand Franklin High School and to deal with maintenance needs at FHS and the five elementary schools passed successfully on Tuesday. Below is a “thank you” video from Franklin Public Schools for the continued support of our students, staff and schools.

PTA MEETINGS

Our next meeting will be held Thursday December 5th at 6:30pm in the Library. Childcare will be provided!
Click HERE to view the minutes from our November Meeting.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Book Fair (Nov 11-14th) info linked HERE

Volunteer Sign Up HERE

Pasta Dinner (Nov 14th from 5-7pm) - Place your orders HERE
Conferences (Nov 14th and Nov 21st)

You can find the sign up HERE to donate items for Teacher dinners

Snack Cart sign up is linked HERE

GIVEBACKS

This is our NEW Membership hub!

How to register:

Go to https://swg.givebacks.com/
Under PTA Store is where you can purchase a “Local Unit” which will donate $10 towards your membership

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Follow us on Facebook at Southwood Glen PTA.

AFTER SCHOOL THEATER CLASSES - WINTER SESSION

Join Character Kids for our fun-filled After School Theater Classes at Southwood Glen! The Winter Session runs Thursdays, 4-5 pm, December 12 - March 6 (11 weeks, no class 12/26 or 1/2). 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.

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.

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.