October 1, 2024

In addition to the in-person event mentioned above on Wed, January 22nd, our Aurora Student and Family Assistance Program is proud to also present this session virtually on Tuesday, January 28th at 12:00pm & 6:30pm. If you plan to attend, please click on either of the above times to register OR email EAP.LiveWellBeWell@aah.org to register. These webinars will not be recorded, to preserve confidentiality of attendees.

Dear Families,

As we navigate the busy drop-off and pick-up times at school, we kindly ask for your patience and caution. With many students on foot and sometimes slippery conditions, it can be challenging to see everyone clearly. Children can also be unpredictable, so it’s essential to remain extra vigilant when driving near the school. Please drive slowly, follow all traffic guidelines, and be mindful of crossing areas. Your careful attention helps ensure the safety of all our students.

Thank you for working with us to keep our school community safe!

Bridget Mowbray

As shared previously this school year, in the event we have inclement weather, we have detailed information on our website at this page that is helpful for parents and students to understand in regards to FPS School closures. Information covered on this page includes how closures are determined, how families & staff can expect to receive information about closures and the impact of closures on school days for the rest of the year.

The 2025-26 District Calendar was approved by the FPS School Board last week. The PDF of the calendar is here and it is also now linked up and populated on our District Calendars page here.

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our calendars on our webpage. This will help you to have events from the “FPS District Calendar” or for your building readily available on your device or app! Note that in order to have the days off of school for the district, you should be sure to subscribe to the “FPS District Calendar.”

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is open on our website here. Registration is for any new families to Franklin or new students looking to register for next year in 4K, 5K or up through 12th grade. If you have any friends or family in Franklin that plan to have children attend Franklin Public Schools next year, please pass this information along to them! Registering early helps to get all information in our system for planned communications. Please note that students already enrolled in our schools do not have to have a new registration completed. You may utilize the “Create Account” and “Forgot Password” buttons on the registration page to complete your registration or gain access if you have created an account in the past.

In addition, any family who knows a student will not be returning for the next school year should notify your school’s main office staff.

At the elementary level children are learning about their big emotions and how their peers, environment and academics can affect their responses. Developing the awareness of the impact of emotions on functioning is a valuable skill to create overall health and wellness.

If you feel your child might benefit from further support, FSD 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. More details about how to get started are on our website and here is an introduction to our elementary therapists:

Jessica Ramdohr (MS, SAC-IT, LPC-IT) She provides a warm, safe space for students to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. You can learn more about Jessica please see our website.

Alex Williams (MS, LPC-T, ATR-P) blends art making, talk therapy, and somatic therapy to create a unique approach. Alex believes everyone deserves a safe, compassionate, and non judgemental environment to foster growth and healing. You can learn more about Alex please see our website.

• 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 final District Newsletter of 2024 was sent out on December 19th, shortly before we headed into winter break! There was lots of information including the following:

• Resources around school safety & mental health

• Franklin Forward Project Updates, Planning & Timeline

• FPS 2025-26 District Calendar is Out!

• Upcoming Family Information Sessions

• FEF Excellent Educators Breakfast

• P.WATS's FHS "Gold Ride" Into Retirement

• FHS Teacher Helps Decorate White House for Holidays

• FHS 2025 Graduation Details Announced!

• FHS Student Home Build Feature

• Festival of Bands Gr 6-12 Sat 1/11

• Reminder: FPS School Closures Info

• Saber Center Upcoming Events!

Community announcements and much much more! Go here to check it all out and the first District Newsletter of 2025 will debut this Thursday!

Forest Park Middle School will be hosting the 4th annual Festival of Bands for grades 6-12 on Saturday, January 11th. Students will have the opportunity to work with renowned clinician Rick Tengowski throughout the day, culminating in a showcase performance demonstrating the progression from beginning band to advanced wind ensemble. Please join us at 4pm in the gym to celebrate the musicianship of the 6-12 grade band program! Students participating should look for information from your band teachers on practice schedules prior to 4pm.

Winter is almost here! Southwood Glen Families are invited to join the Ski and Snowboard Club at Crystal Ridge (formerly called The Rock Snowpark)! Registration is now open! We will meet on January 22nd, January 29th, February 5th, and February 12th (Wednesdays). Learning zones are intended for children ages 7 and up.

For more details and registration, please use the link below.

https://shop.crystalridge.com/groups/details?gc=SWGS25

Group Contact: michelle.jurvelin@gmail.com

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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