October 1, 2024

Dear Families,

As we embrace the month of November, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for our incredible school community—our students, families, and dedicated staff. Our students bring joy and curiosity to each day, inspiring us all to learn and grow alongside them. Our families provide unwavering support, fostering a nurturing environment that helps our students succeed both in and out of the classroom. And to our staff, who bring patience, creativity, and commitment to their work each day—you are the heart of this school, and your impact on our students is immeasurable. Together, we create a community where everyone can thrive, and for that, I am truly grateful. Thank you for all you do to make our school a wonderful place to learn, connect, and grow.

Warm regards,

Bridget Mowbray

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.

Absentee/Retake Picture day is scheduled for 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

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

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!

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!

Can't make it to the final Community Information Session? Check out our "virtual tour" of the FHS spaces by clicking on the map below! Short videos and 360 videos are clickable at each location right from your phone and will better explain the areas we hope to address through the referendum.

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.

• 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

• Follow us on Facebook at Southwood Glen PTA.

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!

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.

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.

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.

While our Community Ed & Rec Winter/Spring Guide isn’t out yet (and won’t be for a little bit) we do have an early offering we want to share with families for youth (K-5th) Chess sessions that will be starting mid-December. CLICK HERE for the chess page with all the details.

All past newsletters are stored on our website here

Email: Stephanie.genke@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/southwood-glen-elementary-school
Location: 9090 South 35th Street, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132, USA
Phone: 414-761-1181
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