October 17, 2022
Dear Families,
October is National Fire Safety Month, and the 4K students are doing their part to learn about fire safety and spread the word. Our students in 4K have been busy learning through play as they set up a firehouse and heroically help keep eachother safe. This is an excellent example of the classroom environment supporting learning through exploration and living our mission of a better place to learn.
Yours in education,
Bridget Mowbray
ATTENDANCE & ABSENCE POLICY INFORMATION
We want to make sure everyone understands the current status of how absences are handled in Franklin Public Schools per our Board Policy 5100 around Student Attendance.
Per Board Policy, students can be excused for up to 10 days during the school year. Excused absences include if a child is sick or a parent reports a student out of school for any variety of reasons. As a student nears 10 cumulative absences, families can expect communication from Franklin Public Schools to ensure that you are notified of the total number of absences and to outline what occurs past 10 days of absence in a school calendar year.
When it comes to illness…
Please share any documentation from your child's health care provider if/when available so that our district nursing staff can plan for the child's timeline to return to school and that the child’s absences are coded appropriately.
If your child is not physically well enough for school for more than 10 days during the school year, please work with our district nursing staff to develop and implement a plan to meet the child’s health needs to ensure that the child is present as often as possible.
Unexcused absences are noted when there is no parent/guardian communication or documentation around a student absence. We must follow up on Unexcused Absences, and if habitual, this follow up could lead to building level staff and/or administration exploring truancy measures.
In addition, below is a copy of the communicable disease decision tree we shared with all families earlier in the year. Please continue to use this to help you and your family decide if your child is well enough to attend school. Thank you for your help and understanding related to absences.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
It's time to schedule your student's Parent/Teacher Conference!
Parent/Teacher Conferences this year will be on November 2nd and November 10th from 4:30pm- 8:00pm.
To sign up, please click here to find your student's teachers link.
COAT REMINDER
If you need assistance with getting a coat for your student, please let the office know.
LAST WEEK FOR SOCK COLLECTION!
SOUTHWOOD GLEN SKI/SNOWBOARD CLUB
SOUTHWOOD GLEN: SUNDAY STORYTIME
PICTURES SENT HOME 10/5
If you ordered pictures after picture day, they will be sent home.
For any questions or concerns regarding pictures, please contact School and Sport Pics directly at 262-780-2901 or customerservice@schoolandsportpics.com.
PICTURE RETAKE DAY
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
UPCOMING GIRL SCOUT EVENTS
BUY TICKETS NOW FOR “EDUCATE IN STYLE” STUDENT FASHION SHOW SUN 11/12
The Franklin Education Foundation is proud to once again host the student fashion show! With almost 30 FHS sports, clubs and activities represented, you will not want to miss this fantastic event! Doors open at 6pm at the Saber Center for the Arts for food, silent auction, shopping and fun followed by 45 FHS students showcasing the latest fashions while raising funds for great causes! Half of all proceeds raised by the groups go toward supporting foundation grants, scholarships and student emergency funding. The group that raises the most funds keeps 100% of the proceeds for their group! You can read more details, book your tickets, and donate online to your favorite organization here or by clicking on the image below!
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY YOUTH RACE FOR 4K-8TH GRADERS ON TUES 10/25!
SPOOKFEST AT FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ON SAT 10/29
FRANKLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY "FALL FEST" SAT 10/22
CITY OF FRANKLIN TRICK-OR-TREATING IS SUN 10/30
PTA MEETINGS
- Our October meeting was held last week on October 10th. Click HERE to read the minutes for the meeting and to view the presentation from Mrs. Ruffing (4K).
- Our next meeting will be Monday, November 14th at 6:30pm. 4th grade teachers will be presenting. Childcare will be provided.
NEWSLETTER
- The October edition of the PTA Newsletter was recently published. Read all about Southwood Glen’s 30th Birthday and our fundraising goal for the year that relates to this special occasion!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Scholastic Book Fair - Students and parents will get to visit the book fair the week of November 7th-10th. Students will shop with their class during the school day. Your child’s teacher will share with you which day of the week is their selected shopping day. Parents can shop the book fair the evening of Thursday, November 10th. Swing by before or after your parent-teacher conference or when you pick up your drive-thru pasta dinner!
- Drive-Thru Pasta Dinner - That’s Amore’ is once again offering up their amazing pasta dinners for our Southwood Glen families on Thursday, November 10th from 4:30-7:00pm! Multiple options are available with generous portions at a great price! Orders must be placed via A to Z Connect by Friday, November 4th. Click HERE to view the flier for more details.
A TO Z CONNECT
Register to stay connected with our PTA 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, along with sign-ups for volunteer opportunities. 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.
Register at southwoodglenpta.membershiptoolkit.com.
PTA Membership - Consider donating $10 to our PTA! This membership donation provides our PTA access to the National PTA 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 2022-2023.
All paid memberships will be entered into a drawing for spiritwear at our November meeting!
SPIRITWEAR SALE
- Whether you are new to Southwood Glen, need new sizes, or could use a shirt for blue shirt day, our Southwood Glen spiritwear online store can be found HERE and is open continuously. Items can be shipped to your home or picked up in Racine.
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
- Follow us on Facebook at Southwood Glen PTA.
- Email us at swgvolunteers@gmail.com
SCHOOL INFORMATION
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SouthwoodGlenFPS/posts/