November 11th, 2024

Hello, Forest Park families!

It was wonderful to everyone that attended our November Parent/Teacher Conferences! Thank you for taking time to meet with our teachers and discuss your students' progress. I would encourage you to download the PowerSchool App so that you can stay up to date with your student's academics. Teachers should also have Google Classroom set up for you to check out the daily agenda and learning targets for the day. If you ever have questions, please reach out to your student's teachers.

Best Buddies: I’d like to shout out the efforts of our Best Buddies Group led by Ms. Greco, Mrs. Maas, and Mrs. Lemberger. At their last meeting, students were paired with their buddies and engaged in a pumpkin painting activity. As they got to know one another, students completed an “About Me” book. I look forward to watching these amazing relationships grow! Thank you to all who came and participated!

Update from our AP’s: In advisory, students now have the opportunity to brighten each other's day with handwritten, peer-to-peer shoutouts! This initiative encourages students to recognize and celebrate one another’s efforts, accomplishments, and positive qualities. These shoutouts are then delivered by our office staff, creating a supportive environment and fostering a strong sense of community. We’re excited to see our students engaging with each other in meaningful ways, building connections, and uplifting their peers.

We hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Jenna Rosienski

Principal

jenna.rosienski@franklin.k12.wi.us

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.

On-Site Therapy Clinics Available With CPA

Middle & High school is an important time of change and growth both academically and emotionally. Developing the awareness of the impact of emotions on functioning is a valuable skill to create overall health and wellness.

If you feel your student is struggling with difficulty managing their emotions such as; anxiety, stress, depressed mood, consider finding some support. Therapy can provide tools to help them better deal with the complications that can come along with this challenging time of life.

Clinical Psychology Associates (CPA) has established counseling clinics in Forest Park Middle School & Franklin High School available to provide further support and establish a process of therapy. For more information, please see our website. Appointments are scheduled directly with CPA staff by calling or texting (262) 251-1112.

7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts Start TODAY!

The 7th and 8th grade boys basketball tryouts will be held today Monday 11/11 and Wednesday 11/13 in the Forest Park Middle School gym.

The 8th grade tryouts will run from 3:30 to 4:30, 7th graders will try out from 4:30 to 5:30. Once teams have been selected, practice will be held on Thursday 11/14 and Friday 11/15 from 3:30 to 4:30.

Please reach out to Coach Smith (alexander.smith@franklin.k12.wi.us) or Coach Belan (robert.belan@franklin.k12.wi.us) if there are questions. Good luck to all participants.

Afterschool Sport/Activity Reminder From Our Nurses

Just a reminder: if your child is in an after-school sport or activity, they will not have access to any medication that is stored in the health room during that time. Please ensure that your child has the necessary medication with them if needed.

If you have any questions, please email our district nurse, Chong Yang, at chong.yang@franklin.k12.wi.us.

Athletics & Activities: Wrestling, Boys Basketball, Girls Volleyball, Track

If your student is interested in wrestling or boys basketball, please register them NOW as these sports have or will be starting. Any student that is interested in joining these sports can sign up online HERE. Registration for any sport requires an uploaded physical form.

Our next two sports that will be starting are Girls Volleyball for 7th and 8th grade girls (January) and Track for 7th and 8th graders (April). If you think your student would like to join either of these sports, please register them online HERE. Registration for any sport requires an uploaded physical form.

If there are questions regarding activities and athletics, please contact Brian Karolewicz at 414-525-7590 or brian.karolewicz@franklin.k12.wi.us or Karen Reader at karen.reader@franklin.k12.wi.us.

Go Wildcats!

Lost & Found

Our lost and found is OVERFLOWING with various student items that need to be claimed before Winter Break. Students are always welcome to check out the lost and found on their own to reclaim their things. Parents can also check the lost and found after school starting at 3:15pm Monday-Friday.

Please note that we have limited space to store found items and therefore must dispose of unclaimed items twice a year - once at the end of December and again in mid-June. If you think your student's item(s) may be in the lost and found, please check as soon as possible before the items are removed.

Stock Up On Forest Park Spirit Wear!

With the holidays right around the corner, now is a perfect time to order some Forest Park gear for your student, friends and family! There are endless options with the various items, plus a multitude of designs. You are sure to find something for everyone!

Click HERE to start shopping!

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 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.

3-Week Saber Pre-School By FHS Child II Development In December

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

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.

One Day Alternate Bus Pass

If your student will be riding an alternate bus home with a friend due to an unforeseen circumstance, please complete THIS form by 11am on the on the date of this change. The bus company requires consent from both parents/guardians; in other words, one parent/guardian for each student must submit this form in order for us to make this change happen.Forms that are not completed by 11am on the date of the change run the risk of not being processed in time for dismissal. Bus drivers will not allow extra riders on a bus without proof of both parent and school approval.

If you are requesting a bus route change that will be for more than one day, please connect with Heidi at our district office by emailing her at heidi.engel@franklin.k12.wi.us.

If you have any questions, please call the Forest Park office at 414-529-8250.

Thank you!