February 5 ,2024
February 20, 2024
Dear Families,
Valentine's Day reminds us to show appreciation and emphasize kindness. Our students certainly spread kindness last week, and continue to do so this month with a variety of kindness-themed events including a canned food drive, students and staff shoutouts, and a kindness tree to name a few. We appreciate all the kindness they bring to our school!
Yours in education,
Bridget Mowbray
SAVE THE DATE- SPRING CONCERT
See the information below to start planning for Southwood Glen's Spring Concerts!
CANNED FOOD DRIVE
In the spirit of spreading kindness, the Lion Leadership Purple Team has also organized a food drive throughout February to benefit the Hunger Task Force. We are collecting non-perishable canned foods, like peaches, pears, corn, and beans… just to name a few! Our school goal is 400 canned food donations, which is about equivalent to each SWG student bringing 1 item. Do you think we can do it!? We will be collecting donations in the designated boxes by the gym foyer and by the main office from February 5-23, 2024. We are excited to make a difference in our community and see if we can reach our goal!!
FPS 2024-25 OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
At the January 24, 2024 School Board Meeting, the FPS School Board approved (139) open enrollment seats for the 2024-25 school year. Online applications for open enrollment are accepted beginning Monday, February 5th through Friday, April 30, 2024 @ 4pm. For all other open enrollment information, please view our webpage here which includes the breakdown of open seats by grade level and directions to follow for those wishing to open enroll. For any questions, please contact Heidi Engel, FPS Auxiliary Service Coordinator by email or phone (414) 525-7634.
3-YEAR-OLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT DAYS COMING UP
Franklin Public Schools hosts screenings for 3-year-old children on language, cognition, social-emotional, adaptive, and physical development. This program combines a play-based observational screening of children with a “Child Fair” for parents to learn more about child and family-related services in our area. Click here or the accompanying flier to learn more and to register!
PTA MEETINGS
Our next meeting will be Monday, March 11th. Childcare will be provided.
- Click HERE to view the February minutes.
NEWSLETTER
- For our February 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.
K-12 FINE ARTS GALLERY NIGHT THURS 2/22
The 16th Annual K-12 Fine Arts Gallery Night will take place at Franklin High School THIS Thursday, February 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm. This is a family friendly event to have an ‘Art Experience’ and everyone is invited to attend! We ask that all students be supervised by an adult. There will be multiple student demonstrations on a variety of art media. A slide show highlighting student artwork will be available as well and students will be recognized by their teachers for their work. Come join us!
REC YOUTH VOLLEYBALL SEEKING COACH
Our Community Education & Recreation Dept is looking for an adult to coach a youth 5th/6th girls/boys Volleyball team. Practices are Wednesday nights at either 6p or 7p at Forest Park starting March 6th. Games are Saturdays April 6th through May 18th at Cudahy High School. This is a paid position. Please contact Leah Voss (leah.voss@franklin.k12.wi.us) if you have any questions or are interested.
VALENTINE’S VILLAGE EVENT ON FRI 2/23
Ms. Sawicky’s FHS Biomedical Innovation class is fundraising for a trip to the Science Museum. Join us on Friday, February 23rd from 5p-7p in the Franklin High School Main Commons for food, games, and fun! Tickets are $8 and can be purchased online by clicking here or clicking on the nearby flyer!
CHARACTER KIDS SPRING BREAK THEATER CAMP
Are you Broadway Bound? Join us for a special Spring Break camp March 25th - 28th! In this half day camp, students will learn the basics of acting, singing and musical theater dance while exploring songs and scenes from various Broadway musicals. Family and friends are invited to a special performance on the last day of camp! Learn More or Register Here
Dates: March 25 - 28 (Monday through Thursday)
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Anita's Dance Center (S63W13700 W Janesville Rd, Muskego, WI 53150)
Grades: 1st-5th
- Price: $120
SPRING CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE
Mark your calendar for March 16th for our semi-annual sale at FPMS. With over 120 consigners, we'll be selling everything from children's clothing, books, games, toys, baby items and more. We have a "Donation Hour" after the sale is closed for nonprofits and schools to "shop" the sale for free. Besides FPS schools, organizations that benefit from the sale are Kids Matter Inc., Street Angels Homeless Outreach, Next Door Milwaukee, Robyn's Nest at Children's Hospital, Ladies of Charity, Father Gene's, St. Vincent DePaul, and many MPS schools.
CELTIC ANGELS IRELAND 2/24
The first show in the new “Franklin Community Series” at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts is debuting in late February! Escape to Verdant Valleys and Heathery Highlands. Step back in time to the Land of Saints and Scholars. Lose yourself in the alluring Angels’ magical melodies Feel your heart pound to raucous rhythms of the champion Celtic Knights Dancers. Immerse yourself in Ireland’s infectious influences across the Wild Blue Ocean to the Amber Waves of Grain and Beyond. Headed by the powerhouse creative team direct from Ireland and featuring award winning Irish and World Champion Singers, Dancers and Musicians. Celtic Angels Ireland is a theatrical feast for all ages. Tickets and information are on our ticket information page here!