August 21, 2023
OCTOBER 23, 2023
FPS SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION
As we begin to move into the winter months, we want to share with you how the district plans to handle School Closures if needed for any reason including, most commonly, “Snow/Cold Days.” The state of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires a minimum number of instructional minutes during the school year. Our current school calendar allows for one School Closure day across the district.
If we were to see subsequent closure days, FHS will need to adjust scheduling for the remainder of the school year in order to meet DPI requirements. If we experience more than three school closures at the elementary and middle school level we will communicate around further adjustments that may need to be made. Outlined below is what families can expect:
Closure #1 - 4K-12 no school, no virtual learning
Closure #2-3 - 4K-8th - No school, no virtual learning
9-12th grade - HS will communicate adjustments to accommodate instructional minutes per DPIClosure #4+ - The district will communicate any further changes that may need to take place district wide
Dear Families,
Last week was our first Fine Dining Friday (FDF) of the year. Students earned the this special lunch in the "Louie Lounge" that includes music, a disco ball, SWG wait staff, and the opportunity to bring a guest. Students earn tickets they use to enter into a drawing for FDF by showing respectful, responsible, and ready behavior in the lunchroom. Way to go, FDF students!
Yours in education,
Bridget Mowbray
NO SCHOOL 10/27
This is a reminder that there is no school this coming Friday, October 27th.
(NEW!) REPORT CARDS WILL BE IN POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL
As we approach the end of the 1st Quarter (November 8th for FPMS & FHS) and 1st Trimester (November 30th for all Elementary schools), we want to make parents/guardians aware of how report cards will work this year. Beginning with this first grading term of the year, all report cards will now be fully viewable in PowerSchool. As the first term ends for your child, you can expect to receive an email (and text message) with directions on how to access your child’s report card. We look forward to making this move to report cards being all digital.
Please note that you will receive communication from your school sometime after the term ends when report cards are available. This allows time for teachers to get all final term grades and comments in.
TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT WORLD EVENTS
In light of recent events taking place in the world, we understand that children may have questions or they might be looking for more understanding about what they hear is happening. We have pulled together these various resources for families that we thought might be helpful in how anyone approaches discussing tragic events with children.
- Coping with Violence (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
How to Talk To Children About What's Happening in Gaza & Israel Right Now (Newport Healthcare)
Resources in response to war (Family & Children’s Services)
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators (National Association of School Psychologists)
Talking to Children About War (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
Helpful resources in addressing a mass shooting (Children's Mental Health Network)
In addition, if you, your family or anyone you know needs any help of any kind at any time, our Student Services staff has put together this community list of resources that may be helpful for families to utilize.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN UP
Please click here for information regarding sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 9th and November 16th.
OCTOBER SPIRIT DAYS
Please see below for our upcoming spirit days!
SOUTHWOOD GLEN BUS APP AVAILABLE
We are excited to announce the “Here Comes The Bus App” is now available for Southwood Glen Elementary! Our partners at GO Riteway Transportation have made the app available to families to use for free. Please see this communication that gives you the details on how to get started!
The only instances where the Here Comes the Bus app will not work is:
4K AM Out (Route 51 Out)
4K PM IN (Route 51 In)
These are district buses and do not have the capability of utilizing the application.
PTA MEETINGS
Our next meeting will be Monday, November 13th. Childcare will be provided.
- Click HERE to view the October minutes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Scholastic Book Fair (11/6-11/9) Click HERE for more information
Pasta Dinner (11/9) Click HERE for more information
Parent/Teacher Conferences (11/9)
Drew Burgoyne - Meteorologist Presentation (Grades 2-5th Only)
Parent/Teacher Conferences (11/16)
- Spirit Wear! Another store will be available in Nov. Date to come!
NEWSLETTER
For our October 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.
FRANKLIN MUSIC PROGRAM SPIRITWEAR
Our K-12 music program is looking to foster engagement and a sense of belonging through our music community by offering a wide variety of spiritwear now through Sunday, October 29th at 11:59pm. Choose from a wide variety of apparel, and customize it for band, choir, orchestra, music, and more! You sizes are available for our youngest learners! Pay online! Orders will be delivered to each school, sorted by student, for distribution by mid-December.
NEW EVENT TICKET INFORMATION PAGE
With many local districts changing their ticketing policies for athletic events (i.e. online sales only, have to buy tickets before a certain time, using an online ticket vendor different from our Ticket Spicket site), we felt it was important to better organize where families, staff, and community members can find up to date ticketing information.
This page on our website (www.franklin.k12.wi.us/tickets) contains links to where we host tickets for our home athletic events, Saber Center performances, and upcoming WIAA Playoff events. We share this with you so you have one place to look when you have ticketing questions. We will do our best to update this page as we receive updates from those we partner with for events and happenings.
RED RIBBON WEEK OCT 23-31
DID YOU KNOW? Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started! This year’s theme is Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free. Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs.
STUDENTS HELPING TO KEEP HOMES SAFE
Our partners at the Franklin Fire Department will be doing some sessions with students about how to prevent household fires throughout the month of October. The sessions will be led by our Franklin Firefighters and Ricely Restaurant Group McDonald’s has partnered with us to offer a sweet treat for their learning! Students that help prevent household fires by completing the checklist on the flyer will receive a sweet treat! Accomplish those four tasks together and receive one free cone or cookie at the McDonald’s located at 7501 W Rawson Ave. Thank you for helping make our student's homes and families safe! Flyers will come home with the students so they can check off their items but you can also see the image here. Thank you to the FFD and Ricely for providing this opportunity to help teach our students about the importance of keeping their home safe!
SABER SPOOKFEST IS BACK ON SAT 10/28!
The FHS class of 2027 is hosting SpookFest, a Halloween themed event for kids, on Saturday, October 28th from 1-3pm in the main commons of FHS. We'll be offering Halloween games, crafts, indoor Trick or Treating, a costume contest, fall snacks, and more! We hope to see you there!