September 23, 2024

Over the last few weeks, we focused on building strong relationships with our students and will continue to do so throughout the school year. We are truly off to a great start! Last week we also began ensuring safety preparedness through practical drills and beginning to focus on our academics.

We prepared by conducting a lock down drill and an evacuation drill. These are two essential drills to help everyone understand the procedures in case of an emergency. I am proud to report that students displayed ROARing expectations throughout both drills, asked great questions before and after the drills, and felt safe throughout the process.

Additionally, we kicked off spirit week today with a comfy day! Students from all Franklin schools are able to participate in the five themed days of Franklin High School’s homecoming week. Below is a reminder of the spirit days to come. Please note, Wednesday September 25th is also picture day.

Looking forward to letting our spirit shine!!

Mon, Sept 23

- Comfy Day

Tues, Sept 24

- Spirit Wear Day - Senior citizens vs Toddler Day

Wed, Sept 25

- Spirit Wear Day - Beach vs Biker Day

- Picture Day

Thurs, Sept 26

- Spirit Wear Day - BBQ Dad vs Soccer Mom Day

Fri, Sept 27

- Spirit Wear Day - Saber Pride Day

Warm Regards

Lydia Sesing

Principal

Dress up to support the Homecoming Spirit Week

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.

Parent notification

During the week of Sept 30 - Oct 4 your student will be participating in a Student Engagement Survey. This survey was written by the district and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. It asks students to respond to questions in areas related to environment, learning, and relationships. Information from this survey is used by teachers and administrators to identify areas of improvement related to the student experience. If you have questions about the survey, please contact Lydia Sesing, Robinwood Principal

The state of Wisconsin, our local communities, and our District are seeing an increase (4 cases) in individuals diagnosed with pertussis, more commonly known as “Whooping Cough.” Our FPS nursing team and District administration are working together closely and in regular communication with the Franklin Health Department at this time.

Pertussis is a respiratory infection caused by bacteria that can be transmitted from person to person through airborne saliva droplets. Pertussis is treated with 5 days of antibiotics. Early symptoms include running nose and cough that can progress into violent fits of coughing or vomiting, generally not responsive to cough medications. The pertussis cough can be severe and last for weeks or months. Anyone can get pertussis, but it can be very dangerous for infants and people with weakened immune systems.

Pertussis is a vaccine preventable disease, so please make sure your family members are up-to-date with pertussis vaccinations. Pertussis vaccines are recommended and available for children, adolescents, and adults. Please note, even if your child is up to date on their immunizations, it is possible to get Pertussis so if your child is coughing please contact your child’s healthcare provider.

Please protect yourself and others against Pertussis and various germs by these daily actions:

• Washing hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol based hand sanitizer.

• Cover all coughs and sneezes with a tissue and if tissue is not available, cough into your shirtsleeve. Always wash your hands after coughing or sneezing.

• Avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes.

• Keep all ill family members home from work or school.

• Contact your health care provider if you have any questions or if symptoms worsen.

For more information please see the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Pertussis webpage and their 9/19/24 Press Release.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students and families as healthy as possible.

We are proud to share the next (2) connected events in this years 2024-25 "Family Information Series" for Franklin Public Schools caregivers. Mark your calendars for these events and please share with friends and family locally as these events are open to non-FPS caregivers as well!

• Part 1 is a screening of the documentary "Childhood 2.0" at the FHS Saber Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, October 21st @ 6pm. This will be followed by a panel discussion led by Katey McPherson, Child Advocate & Education Consultant.
• Part 2 is a session led by Katey on how to teach and support the "iGeneration" of students.

Click on the flyer below to see more details and we hope to see you there!

NOTE: Our partners in the Pewaukee Schools are also hosting these same events one day after each of ours. Here is a link to their flyer with details if you want to help share with friends and family in the area.

As we begin a new school year, our core value of well-being remains a priority as we work to serve students and families in our community. Our Student Services staff, composed of our school psychologists, counselors, social workers, nurses, and other specialized staff, continue to promote positive mental health by providing comprehensive support to our students. In addition, we want to remind you of the onsite partnership we have with Clinical Psychology Associates (CPA). CPA has established counseling clinics with a team of five therapists working at Franklin High School, Forest Park Middle School, Pleasant View Elementary, and Country Dale Elementary. All students and families within our district have access to these services.

Clinical Psychology Associates also has an outpatient location in Oak Creek, providing another convenient way for families to receive therapeutic services if an off-site location is preferred, while still benefiting from the collaborative partnership with the district. For more information please see our website. Appointments are scheduled directly with CPA staff by calling or texting (262) 251-1112.

Elementary General Music Concerts

Grade K5, 2, 4 Mon April 28th, 2025 6:30pm @ FHS Saber Center for the Performing Arts

Grade 1, 3, 5 Tues April 29th, 2025 6:30pm @ FHS Saber Center for the Performing Arts

Keep watching the RW Newsletter - more information to follow.

We are very excited to welcome Robinwood's new staff members. Please click here.

School Pictures will take place during the school day on Wednesday, September 25th. If you are unable to make it this day, our Make-Up/Retake Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22rd. If you are unable to make it on either of these days, please contact the School and Sport Pic New Berlin office at 262-780-2901 to set up an appointment.

Please click here to order your pictures online. School Pics is no longer sending home order forms for parents to fill out and return with their students. All orders will only be placed online.

Use the drop down menu to select your school name.

Please click here to see Robinwood Pictures

Earlier this week was National Voter Registration Day, which is the single largest day that new voters register. If you are not yet registered to vote -OR- if you are interested in absentee ballot voting, here are some details to share:

If you are not registered to vote and you are eligible, there is still time!

• Register Online: Wed, October 16th by 11:59 p.m. CDT
  
• Register by mail (postmarked by): Wed, October 16th
• Register In-person at voting location on Election Day: Tues, November 5th

Absentee ballot deadlines

• Request ballot (received by): Fri, October 31st by 5pm CDT
• Return ballot by mail (received by): Tues, November 5th by 8pm CST
• Return ballot in person: Tues, November 5th by 8pm CST
  
  
• From the City of Franklin website (here): Absentee voting in the City Clerk's office is restricted to the 2 weeks before an Election and ends at the close of business the Friday before an Election. In-person absentee voting at the City Clerk's Office for the November 5, 2024 Fall General Election will be available weekdays Tuesday, October 22, 2024, through Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, November 1, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.

Our VOTING page has more voter information details

As we move toward the November 5th referendum vote, we have two offerings NEXT WEEK to visit Franklin High School to see the spaces that are planned to be address through the passing of the referendum.

In addition, in October, we are offering the following COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONS where you can hear from district leaders about the path to the referendum and also tour FHS following the presentations.

VIRTUALLY SEE THE SPACES OF NEED!

Can't make one of the dates above? Check out our "virtual tour" of the FHS spaces by clicking on the map below! Short videos are clickable at each location right from your phone and will better explain the areas we hope to address through the referendum. NEWLY ADDED are 360 photos where you can click and drag around to see a room.

CLICK ON THE MAP BELOW TO LOOK AROUND!

PTO Meeting on September 25, 6:30-7:30 in Robinwood Library. Join us for the first PTO

meeting of the year! See flyer below for agenda.

Jaguar Jog Volunteer Sign Up
The Jaguar Jog is the conclusion of Robinwood’s biggest fundraising week! All students will have
an opportunity to run as many laps on the playground as they can in the allotted time. Each

grade level class to collectively run the most laps will win a class prize!

We need your help to make the jog happen! Click here to volunteer for the event on Friday, Oct

4 and click here to help make popcorn the day before (Oct 3).

Are you in the Robinwood family directory?? New Robinwood PTO website with
announcements, PTO meeting notes, events calendar, and a brand new directory! Use code
TM3QXU to sign up for an account and add your family to the directory.

Website: https://robinwood.ptboard.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RobinwoodPTO

Email: RobinwoodJaguarsPTO@gmail.com

See the infographic for this month's Box Tops updates. For more Box Tops information, click here.

She Loves Me is part of Forte’s MAINSTAGE season, featuring adult, professional actors from throughout the Milwaukee area and we are super proud to host them at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts! Featuring a score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (“Fiddler on the Roof”) and a book by Joe Masteroff (“Cabaret”), “She Loves Me” follows two feuding clerks in a 1930s European parfumerie who unwittingly fall in love as anonymous romantic pen pals. Based on the story that led to the films “Shop Around the Corner” & “You’ve Got Mail,” "She Loves Me" is an endearing romantic comedy you won't want to miss! Tickets on Sale Now here!

Show your music pride and support our music students by purchasing a yard sign and 40% of all proceeds will benefit the 2025 FHS Music Department Performance Tour in New York.

FHS band, choir, and orchestra students will have the opportunity to travel to New York in March to perform at various venues, work with clinicians, and take in the sights and sounds of New York while deepening their connections with their classmates and educators. Thank you for your support!

• On Sale: September 23 to October 7, 2024 at https://fhsumps.weebly.com/store

• Cost: $20 + $1 processing fee

• Pick-Up:
  Wednesday, October 16 from 7pm-9pm at FHS Sullivan Stadium
  Wednesday, October 23 from 6:30pm-8pm at the Saber Center (6th Grade Band "Informance")
  Monday, November 11 from 7pm-8pm at FHS Library (UMPS Meeting)

Whether you're a pro, or just getting started, the FEF Charity Pickleball Tourney will be an event you won't want to miss! All proceeds go to support grants, scholarships and student assistance funding through the Educational Foundation. Matches begin at 8 am on Sat 10/26 and will end by 4 pm in the FPMS gym (wood floors). Brackets will include competitive and recreational play. FPS staff and High school students 14 and above can play at a discounted rate! Click here for more and to register!

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Location: 10705 West Robinwood Lane, Franklin, WI, USA
Phone: 414-529-8255
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