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November 11, 2024

November 11, 2024

November 11, 2024

Dear Country Dale Families,


Compassion: To care about others, treat them with kindness, and feel a strong desire to help people in need. Compassion is empathy in action.


Compassion is one of the character trait banners you may have noticed displayed in our hallway. Every month we will focus on a specific trait. In November we are focusing on compassion. One way we have shown this was through the Stu Cru Food Drive. We partnered with Victory of the Lamb and collected nonperishable food items to donate to the Muskego Food Pantry. And of course, our Country Dale families went above and beyond! Every day students brought in items knowing that they would be helping others in need. The students learned how important it is to give back, and that a small act of kindness can go a long way. They have inspired all of us with their excitement to help others and their belief in making a difference.


Warm regards,


Mrs. Nickel

50th DAY OF SCHOOL

Our school will be celebrating the 50th day of school on Wednesday, November 13th. To show our excitement about being 50 days smarter and commemorate this special day, your child is invited to dress up like we are in the 1950's.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES THUR, NOV 14TH & THUR, NOV 21ST

Please click the CD Parent Teacher Conference Link for important information regarding conferences. We will be holding conferences on Thursday, November 14th and Thursday, November 21st. Sign up today to secure your time slot. Thank you.

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.

Veteran's Day Connections

Happy Veterans Day! We have many veterans connected to the Country Dale Family. Please see this folder for some information about them. We are all very thankful for their service and proud they are part of our family!

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

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.

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.

FOLLOW COUNTRY DALE ELEMENTARY ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM

Stay up-to-date on all the exciting things happening at Country Dale! Like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to see our students hard at work inside the classroom and highlights from special events and field trips. Let’s connect and grow together!

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.

FPS Referendum - Thank You

PTO MEETING - 11/12

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12th at 5:30pm in the Country Dale Art Room (Room 1). Please feel free to bring any new ideas/suggestions, or just come to listen. Your support is always greatly appreciated!


Can’t make the meeting in person, but still want to hear what’s going on? Join us virtually via our Zoom link.

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85498730196

Meeting ID: 854 9873 0196

SPIRIT WEAR

New to Country Dale? Looking to update your current Country Dale apparel?


Our Country Dale Spirit Wear store is officially LIVE!


If you already know what you would like to purchase, go ahead and place your order online (click the link above or picture to the side). If you’re not quite sure what size you need or would like to take a look at the items before purchasing, we will have a table set up during both Conference days (November 14th and November 21st) with samples available.


The deadline to place your order is Monday, November 25th.

CONFERENCE MEALS FOR TEACHERS

Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up on Thursday, November 14th and Thursday, November 21st. Since the teachers will be at school all day on Conference days, the PTO would like to provide them meals, and we need your help! We will be ordering from Little Cancun (taco dinner) and Crossroads (pizza). We will need volunteers to pick-up food, help set-up, drop off drinks, make/buy a dessert, and clean-up at the end.


If you’re available to help us out in anyway, the sign-up link is here: Teacher Conference Meal Sign-Up

As always, your help is greatly appreciated!


If you aren’t available to help with Conferences Meals but you still want to show the staff your appreciation, don’t forget, we also have the Staff Snack Sign-Up.

PTO PARENT DIRECTORY

Scan the QR code, or click the link to sign up.


The Parent Directory is a way for you to connect with other Country Dale families. If you’re looking to set-up a playdate, or reach out to another parent/guardian, this is a great way to find their information as long as they’re in the directory too.


The PTO also utilizes this platform to communicate with you any important information. We typically only send out monthly newsletters, and notifications for upcoming events.


Our directory is safe and secure, as only those who join are able to see your information. All submissions must be approved by a board member. Only you can decide what information you want shared.

UPCOMING EVENTS

11/12 - PTO Meeting, 5:30pm

11/14 - Parent Teacher Conferences (meal sign-up)

11/21 - Parent Teacher Conferences (meal sign-up)

12/6 - Movie Night, 6:30pm (more information to come)

12/10 - PTO Meeting, 5:30pm

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.

AFTER SCHOOL THEATER CLASSES - WINTER SESSION

Join Character Kids for our fun-filled After School Theater Classes at Country Dale! The Winter Session runs Wednesdays, 4-5 pm, December 11 - March 5 (11 weeks, no class 12/25 or 1/1). 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.

Country Dale Elem Building

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Email: terese.tubbs@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/country-dale-elementary-school
Location: 7380 South North Cape Road, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132, USA
Phone: 414-529-8240
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Terese Tubbs
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