September 16th, 2024

September 16th 2024

Forest Park Families,

Map Testing: This week, students will take the MAP assessment in Reading and Math. Students will take this assessment two more times this school year. Each house team should be sending out more specifics regarding your students MAP testing schedule. If you have any questions, please reach out to your students' house teachers. Your student will have an opportunity to set MAP goals and track their progress over the school year. Ask your student about their goals and the ways they reach their goals this year.

Daily Agendas: If you are seeking more information regarding the day to day classroom learning, please check out the daily agendas. Daily Agendas can be found on students' Google Classrooms and linked to the signature line of staff member’s emails.

Cell phone Update: From our AP’s Mr. Brandes and Mr. Karolewicz

As we start the new year, we are using our morning announcements to share our expectations around cell phone use in our building. We have communicated to students that phones can be used during lunch and when directed by a teacher in the classroom. All other phone use is prohibited throughout the school day, including passing periods.

While phones allow us instant access to our friends and family members, in the school environment, they unfortunately can also be a vehicle for distractions, inappropriate communication, peer conflict, bullying, harassment and activities that make our school less safe and welcoming for our students. Please know that we will continue to expect students to adhere to these expectations throughout the year. We will also prioritize the instruction of appropriate behavior as it relates to technology. In addition, we will also instruct students to learn self-regulation skills that can transfer to a number of life situations. We believe that our expectations around phones as well as our instruction around regulation skills will make Forest Park Middle School a safer and more welcoming place for our students. Creating and maintaining safe and welcoming places for our students is our ultimate priority. We ask for your support and partnership in sharing this message with your students. We also want you to understand the purpose for these expectations. We thank you for your efforts and support.

Ms. Rosienski

Principal

jenna.rosienski@franklin.k12.wi.us

Student Council - Applications Open Now!

The form to apply for Student Council will open TODAY Monday, September 16th, and will close on Friday, September 20th at 3:00 p.m. Please use this link to apply. All applicants will be notified via

email if they were chosen as a representative by Tuesday September 24th.

All Student Council Representatives must be committed to attending monthly meetings as well as

helping at Student Council-sponsored events and activities. Monthly meetings will take place on

Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:35 a.m. in the Student Commons at FPMS. A list of meeting dates is

below. Please only apply for the Student Council if you can attend these meetings.

Meeting dates (Fridays):

September 27th
October 18th
November 22nd
December 13th
January 31st
February 21st
March 14th
April 25th
May 30th
**Activity Night - May Date TBD**
June 6th

Yearbook Club Accepting Applications

Applications for Yearbook Club are now open!

Please have your child read through this application letter before applying for Yearbook Club. Applications will be open until Thursday, September 19 at 3:00 pm. You can also find the application link on the Athletics and Activities website.

Parent Drop Off/Pick Up Update

Beginning Monday, September 16th we will no longer be using cones to direct parents/guardians during our morning student drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures. We want to remind everyone that both traffic patterns will remain the same even though the cones will be going away. Please take a look at the following video for a refresher. Thank you for your cooperation!

Donations Needed!

Forest Park's school social worker, Audrey Rudersdorf, is collecting donations to help support students and families in need. Click on the flyer to learn more about what items we are collecting. If you have any questions, please reach out to Audrey at audrey.rudersdorf@franklin.k12.wi.us.

Athletics & Activities - Cheer Start This Week!

Forest Park is proud to offer a variety of athletic and activity opportunities for our students!

Please visit Forest Park's website HERE to learn more about athletic offerings and to get information on how to sign up online. Participating in any athletic offerings (including tryouts and practices) at Forest Park requires a valid and signed physical form to be uploaded to your student's online registration (we do NOT accept paper copies of physical forms!).

Cheer will begin this week. Any student that wants to join cheer must be registered online with a current/valid physical form uploaded to their online registration.

Information about activities/clubs will be available soon. Registration for all activities (clubs) happens either at the first meeting or through a separate online sign up system. Information on how to sign up for activities will be shared with families as they start up throughout the year. Visit Forest Park's website HERE to learn more about activity offerings.

If there are questions regarding activities and athletics, please contact Brian Karolewicz at 414-525-7590 or brian.karolewicz@franklin.k12.wi.us.

Go Wildcats!

Last Chance For School Pictures - Thursday September 26th!

On Thursday September 26th, School and Sport Pics will be back at Forest Park to take any remaining student photos during the regular school day.

If your student needs to have their photo taken, they must be signed up using this form HERE. Students with entries on this form will be given a pass with a specific appointment time to have their photo taken on our re-take day, September 26th. This appointment time will happen during the regular school day. Students will show their teacher their pass at the time of their photo appointment to be allowed to leave class to have their photo completed. If you have questions about signing up, please email Betsy at betsy.halat@franklin.k12.wi.us.

For any student that is unable to get their photo taken during this last opportunity at school, you can call School And Sport Pics to set up a time to go to their studio to have your photo taken. School And Sport Pics can be reached at 262-780-2901.

Pictures can be ordered online here:

https://orders.schoolandsportpics.com/ordering

Use the drop down menu to select your school name

If you have any questions about school photos, please email School and Sport Pics directly at customerservice@schoolandsportpics.com.

Comedian Etta May Performing THIS Friday 9/20 - Get Tix Now!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Join us THIS Friday, September 20, for a night of clean, Southern-style, Saber Center comedy featuring Etta May, winner of the prestigious American Comedy Award "Female Comic of the Year," and Carollynn Xavier, better known as the viral sensation the "Recovering Californian."

Etta May with special guest Carollynn Xavier
Friday, September 20 | 7 p.m.
Purchase tickets: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/ticket-purchasing-information
Group discounts are available!

(New Date & Time) Forte Youth Production "Oliver! Jr" Auditions Now In Oct

Through our continued partnership with Forte Theatre, we are pleased to share that Forte Youth Productions is holding auditions for their next youth musical production, "Oliver! Jr" that will be taking place at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts in late January and early February! This adaptation of the classic novel & award-winning musical springs to life with some of the most memorable characters & songs to ever grace the stage!

Auditions for grades 6th-12th: Mon 10/14 & Tues 10/15 (NEW DATES) 6-8pm (please sign up for one 15 min time slot)
Audition location: FHS Choir Room
Callbacks: Sat 10/19 12p-5p (NEW DATE & TIME)
Rehearsals: Mon 11/25 - Thurs 1/30/25 (no rehearsals during holiday breaks)
Performances: Fri 1/31/25 to Sun 2/2/25 at the FHS Saber Center
More info at https://www.fortetheatrecompany.org/oliver-jr

* If you aren't available for auditions, but would still like to be considered, please contact us at randall@fortetheatrecompany.org

This THURS 9/19! “Artificial Intelligence” Family Info Session

This year, Franklin Public Schools is partnering with various other organizations to put together a “Parent Series” of topics that may be of interest for parents in our community to learn about. The first event focuses on “Artificial Intelligence” and will take place this Thursday, September 19th from 5pm-8pm in partnership with the Indian Community School. You can click here or on the flyer to pre-register. Dinner is provided by That’s Amore for anyone who pre-registers. Childcare will be available for non-school aged children and a supervised Open Gym is available for students in 4K-2nd Grade. Keep an eye out in future newsletters for our October and later events!

Referendum Vote On November 5th!

Over the summer, Franklin Public Schools communicated a few times about the Franklin School Board’s decision to move forward with putting a referendum question on the November 5th general election ballot. The recent Summer District Newsletter here has lots of information and updates to review including results from the spring Community Survey, the adjusted scope of the $145M referendum, project focus, October community sharing sessions and tours at FHS, financial information including tax impact, voting information and a phasing video of the projects planned for FHS if the referendum passes.

All of this information is housed on our Franklin Forward website here. Thank you for being informed and please plan to vote on November 5th!

UPCOMING FHS VISIT OPPORTUNITIES

As we move toward the November 5th referendum vote, we are offering the opportunities below to visit Franklin High School to see the spaces of need.

In addition, we are offering the following COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONS in October where you can hear from district leaders about the path to the referendum and also tour FHS following the presentation.

Can't make one of the dates above? Check out our "virtual tour" of the FHS spaces by clicking on the map below! Short videos are clickable at each location right from your phone and will better explain the areas we hope to address through the referendum.

One Day Alternate Bus Pass

If your student will be riding an alternate bus home with a friend due to an unforeseen circumstance, please complete THIS form by 11am on the on the date of this change. The bus company requires consent from both parents/guardians; in other words, one parent/guardian for each student must submit this form in order for us to make this change happen.Forms that are not completed by 11am on the date of the change run the risk of not being processed in time for dismissal. Bus drivers will not allow extra riders on a bus without proof of both parent and school approval.

If you are requesting a bus route change that will be for more than one day, please connect with Heidi at our district office by emailing her at heidi.engel@franklin.k12.wi.us.

If you have any questions, please call the Forest Park office at 414-529-8250.

Thank you!