February 5 ,2024
February 26, 2024
Dear Families,
These young SWG artists were celebrated at Thursday evening's Franklin Fine Arts Night, an event that celebrates the Franklin Arts Program and our talented artists in our elementary schools, middle school and high school. Way to go Diart, Myla, Natalee, Tyler, Kingsten, Jade, Athena, Viviana, Khushal, Kaydence, Harper, and Juliette! And a huge shout out to Jessica Kritzer for creating such a wonderful art program at SWG!
Yours in education,
Bridget
MYSCHOOLBUCKS PROCESSING FEE INCREASE THURS 3/7
Please see this message from MySchoolBucks, our online payment portal for cafeteria payments, regarding an increase in their processing fees effective Thursday, March 7th:
We’re updating the program fee you pay at checkout in MySchoolBucks when funding your student’s meal account to $3.25 for each credit/debit card payment beginning on March 7th. Please note that if your district accepts e-checks, the program fee when paying by electronic check will be $2.75 per meal payment on the same date.
Due to rising payment processing interchange fees and increased operational costs, this adjustment to our per-transaction program fee for school meals is necessary to continue providing you with the best and most secure online payment experience.
If you would like to make changes to your saved payment methods or automatic payment settings, please log into your MySchoolBucks account. For questions, please call our support team at 855-832-5226.
SAVE THE DATE- SPRING CONCERT
See the information below to start planning for Southwood Glen's Spring Concerts!
FPS 2024-25 OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
At the January 24, 2024 School Board Meeting, the FPS School Board approved (139) open enrollment seats for the 2024-25 school year. Online applications for open enrollment are accepted beginning Monday, February 5th through Friday, April 30, 2024 @ 4pm. For all other open enrollment information, please view our webpage here which includes the breakdown of open seats by grade level and directions to follow for those wishing to open enroll. For any questions, please contact Heidi Engel, FPS Auxiliary Service Coordinator by email or phone (414) 525-7634.
PTA MEETINGS
Our next meeting will be Monday, March 11th. Childcare will be provided.
- Click HERE to view the February minutes.
NEWSLETTER
- For our February 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.
MARCH INTO SPRING CRAFT FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Franklin United Music Parents (UMPS) will be holding our March Into Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, March 9th from 9am to 3pm at Forest Park Middle School. There will be more than 90 vendors to shop from as well as a raffle, bake sale, concessions, and music. This is a tremendous fundraiser for our FHS Saber Marching Band and to make it a success we need volunteer help in several areas. Students are also encouraged to volunteer and can log volunteer hours accordingly. Areas to volunteer include:
Donations of Baked Goods for the Bake Sale
Vendor Registration, Lunches and Support
Admissions
Bake Sale
Concessions
Raffle
Set-Up/Tear-Down
For a description of volunteer roles and to sign-up, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/SpringCraftFairVolunteers2024
AFTER SCHOOL THEATER CLASSES @ SG
Join Spongebob, Patrick, and Sandy as they attempt to save Bikini Bottom from the volcanic eruption of Mount Humongous! In our spring session of After School Theater Classes, students will work on a mini-script of The SpongeBob Musical. This 8-week session at Southwood Glen runs Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 pm, April 11th - May 30th. Students will explore many of the zany characters from Bikini Bottom while singing and dancing to songs from this Broadway hit! 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. Learn more at https://www.characterkidsdrama.com/franklin-schools-registration.
REC YOUTH SOCCER SEEKING COACH
Our Community Education & Recreation Dept is looking for an adult to coach a youth soccer team. Ages needed are for the K4/K5 and 3rd/4th grade leagues. Practices are once a week on the night of your choice. Games are Saturday mornings at Robinwood from April 20th - June 1st. This is a paid position. Please contact Leah Voss (leah.voss@franklin.k12.wi.us) if you have any questions or are interested.
CHARACTER KIDS SPRING BREAK THEATER CAMP
Are you Broadway Bound? Join us for a special Spring Break camp March 25th - 28th! In this half day camp, students will learn the basics of acting, singing and musical theater dance while exploring songs and scenes from various Broadway musicals. Family and friends are invited to a special performance on the last day of camp! Learn More or Register Here
Dates: March 25 - 28 (Monday through Thursday)
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Anita's Dance Center (S63W13700 W Janesville Rd, Muskego, WI 53150)
Grades: 1st-5th
- Price: $120
SPRING CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE
Mark your calendar for March 16th for our semi-annual sale at FPMS. With over 120 consigners, we'll be selling everything from children's clothing, books, games, toys, baby items and more. We have a "Donation Hour" after the sale is closed for nonprofits and schools to "shop" the sale for free. Besides FPS schools, organizations that benefit from the sale are Kids Matter Inc., Street Angels Homeless Outreach, Next Door Milwaukee, Robyn's Nest at Children's Hospital, Ladies of Charity, Father Gene's, St. Vincent DePaul, and many MPS schools.