October 1, 2024

Starting this week, K-5th grade students will be participating in a Student Engagement Survey. It asks students to respond to questions in areas related to environment, learning, and relationships. Information from this survey is used by teachers and administrators to identify areas of improvement related to the student experience and to support our school-wide improvement goals.

Additionally, I want to shout out the PTO and thank all students and families who have sent emails and earned Golden Tickets! This year the PTO is working to help us replace the Westside playground. Not only that, the PTO wants to fence the area in and continue all of our other programs, events, and efforts around the school to make Robinwood the best place to learn!

The fundraiser will conclude on Friday, October 4th with our Jaguar Jog! The goal of the jog this year is for classes to collectively run as many laps as they can to win class rewards such as pajama day, stuffed animal day, suckers for the entire class, and a popsicle party. There will be one winning class per grade level and a special incentive for our 4k students who participate in the jog.

Go Robinwood Jaguars!

Lydia Sesing

Principal

As a reminder, the 2024-25 District Calendar can be found in PDF format here and linked into our district calendars on our website here. All of our calendars are able to be subscribed to! Follow the steps at the top of the District Calendar webpage for how to subscribe.

Parent notification

During the week of Sept 30 - Oct 4 your student will be participating in a Student Engagement Survey. This survey was written by the district and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. It asks students to respond to questions in areas related to environment, learning, and relationships. Information from this survey is used by teachers and administrators to identify areas of improvement related to the student experience. If you have questions about the survey, please contact Lydia Sesing, Robinwood Principal

Please join us for a fundraiser at Cafe Zupas on Wednesday October 9th from 4pm-9pm. Please see the flyer below for further details:

The state of Wisconsin, our local communities, and our District are seeing an increase (4 cases) in individuals diagnosed with pertussis, more commonly known as “Whooping Cough.” Our FPS nursing team and District administration are working together closely and in regular communication with the Franklin Health Department at this time.

Pertussis is a respiratory infection caused by bacteria that can be transmitted from person to person through airborne saliva droplets. Pertussis is treated with 5 days of antibiotics. Early symptoms include running nose and cough that can progress into violent fits of coughing or vomiting, generally not responsive to cough medications. The pertussis cough can be severe and last for weeks or months. Anyone can get pertussis, but it can be very dangerous for infants and people with weakened immune systems.

Pertussis is a vaccine preventable disease, so please make sure your family members are up-to-date with pertussis vaccinations. Pertussis vaccines are recommended and available for children, adolescents, and adults. Please note, even if your child is up to date on their immunizations, it is possible to get Pertussis so if your child is coughing please contact your child’s healthcare provider.

Please protect yourself and others against Pertussis and various germs by these daily actions:

• Washing hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol based hand sanitizer.

• Cover all coughs and sneezes with a tissue and if tissue is not available, cough into your shirtsleeve. Always wash your hands after coughing or sneezing.

• Avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes.

• Keep all ill family members home from work or school.

• Contact your health care provider if you have any questions or if symptoms worsen.

For more information please see the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Pertussis webpage and their 9/19/24 Press Release.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students and families as healthy as possible.

We are proud to share the next (2) connected events in this years 2024-25 "Family Information Series" for Franklin Public Schools caregivers. Mark your calendars for these events and please share with friends and family locally as these events are open to non-FPS caregivers as well!

• Part 1 is a screening of the documentary "Childhood 2.0" at the FHS Saber Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, October 21st @ 6pm. This will be followed by a panel discussion led by Katey McPherson, Child Advocate & Education Consultant.
• Part 2 is a session led by Katey on how to teach and support the "iGeneration" of students.

Click on the flyer below to see more details and we hope to see you there!

NOTE: Our partners in the Pewaukee Schools are also hosting these same events one day after each of ours. Here is a link to their flyer with details if you want to help share with friends and family in the area.

As we begin a new school year, our core value of well-being remains a priority as we work to serve students and families in our community. Our Student Services staff, composed of our school psychologists, counselors, social workers, nurses, and other specialized staff, continue to promote positive mental health by providing comprehensive support to our students. In addition, we want to remind you of the onsite partnership we have with Clinical Psychology Associates (CPA). CPA has established counseling clinics with a team of five therapists working at Franklin High School, Forest Park Middle School, Pleasant View Elementary, and Country Dale Elementary. All students and families within our district have access to these services.

Clinical Psychology Associates also has an outpatient location in Oak Creek, providing another convenient way for families to receive therapeutic services if an off-site location is preferred, while still benefiting from the collaborative partnership with the district. For more information please see our website. Appointments are scheduled directly with CPA staff by calling or texting (262) 251-1112.

The photographer will return to Robinwood on Tuesday, October 22, to take pictures of the students and staff that missed having their picture taken on picture day. Ordering information will be given out at the time of pictures.

They will also do retakes for those students whose pictures did not turn out the first time. If your child needs a picture retake, the complete package needs to be in their hand at the time their photograph is taken. New packages will not be received unless the original package is returned.

Picture packets will be coming about a week before retakes. At that time parents will also receive an email with a photo proof to look at and view.

Please contact customer service with any questions at 262-780-2901 or customerservice@schoolandsportpics.com

Please click here to see Robinwood Pictures

Earlier this week was National Voter Registration Day, which is the single largest day that new voters register. If you are not yet registered to vote -OR- if you are interested in absentee ballot voting, here are some details to share:

If you are not registered to vote and you are eligible, there is still time!

• Register Online: Wed, October 16th by 11:59 p.m. CDT
  
• Register by mail (postmarked by): Wed, October 16th
• Register In-person at voting location on Election Day: Tues, November 5th

Absentee ballot deadlines

• Request ballot (received by): Fri, October 31st by 5pm CDT
• Return ballot by mail (received by): Tues, November 5th by 8pm CST
• Return ballot in person: Tues, November 5th by 8pm CST
  
  
• From the City of Franklin website (here): Absentee voting in the City Clerk's office is restricted to the 2 weeks before an Election and ends at the close of business the Friday before an Election. In-person absentee voting at the City Clerk's Office for the November 5, 2024 Fall General Election will be available weekdays Tuesday, October 22, 2024, through Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, November 1, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.

Our VOTING page has more voter information details

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

VIRTUALLY SEE THE SPACES OF NEED!

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. NEWLY ADDED are 360 photos where you can click and drag around to see a room.

CLICK ON THE MAP BELOW TO LOOK AROUND!

Our first PTO meeting of the year was September 25. THANK YOU to everyone who attended.
We loved hearing your feedback and ideas! Meeting notes can be found on the PTO website.
Next meeting is October 30!

Robinwood Raiser
Our Robinwood Raiser is still going strong with an inspiring kick-off assembly, hundreds of
golden tickets, thousands in donations, and amazing raffle prizes! The last raffle is Tuesday, Oct
1st. Our goal is $75,000 for upgrading our westside playground. All funds above the PTO’s
annual activity costs will go towards this project. [See the proposed playground here.]

Jaguar Jog Updates
The Robinwood Raiser will conclude with the Jaguar Jog on Oct 4th. Students will run laps, and
the class with the most laps per grade wins a prize! Based on feedback from the PTO meeting,
we’ve added class colors (see below), fun laps (e.g., bubbles, dance), and will count laps using
tallies on a name tag instead of wrist bands.

Popcorn for Jog
The volunteer sign-up for the day of the Jog is now full - THANK YOU! We still need volunteers

to help make popcorn the day before (Oct 3). Click here to sign up.

Class Colors for Jog
Students should wear their class color for the jog! See below:
Uciechowski - 4K - Blue

Eifler - K - Green
Bily - K - Orange
Davis - K - Yellow
Hyatt - 1st - Blue
Reed - 1st - Red/Pink
Shadoski - 1st - Purple
Suchla - 2nd - Blue
Yanke - 2nd - Green
Ruid - 2nd - Orange
Wehse - 3rd - Red/Pink
Simatic - 3rd - Purple
McDermott - 3rd - Yellow
Imhoff - 4th - Yellow
Schmidt - 4th - Blue
Sanders - 4th - Green
Krumenacher - 5th - Orange
Celeste - 5th - Red/Pink
Radovanovic - 5th - Purple

Fill the Fridge
Let’s show the Robinwood Staff how much we appreciate them all year long! During the month
of October, we are asking 5th grade families to help stock the staff lounge with snacks and
drinks. Donations can be dropped off in the school office all month long. Some popular
favorites are: Diet Coke, sparkling water, ready to drink coffee, popcorn and any sweet treat.
Ask your teacher what their favorite is!

Are you in the Robinwood family directory?? New Robinwood PTO website with
announcements, PTO meeting notes, events calendar, and a brand new directory! Use code
TM3QXU to sign up for an account and add your family to the directory.

Website: https://robinwood.ptboard.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RobinwoodPTO

Email: RobinwoodJaguarsPTO@gmail.com

See the infographic for this month's Box Tops updates. For more Box Tops information, click here.

She Loves Me is part of Forte’s MAINSTAGE season, featuring adult, professional actors from throughout the Milwaukee area and we are super proud to host them at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts! Featuring a score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (“Fiddler on the Roof”) and a book by Joe Masteroff (“Cabaret”), “She Loves Me” follows two feuding clerks in a 1930s European parfumerie who unwittingly fall in love as anonymous romantic pen pals. Based on the story that led to the films “Shop Around the Corner” & “You’ve Got Mail,” "She Loves Me" is an endearing romantic comedy you won't want to miss! Tickets on Sale Now here!

Show your music pride and support our music students by purchasing a yard sign and 40% of all proceeds will benefit the 2025 FHS Music Department Performance Tour in New York.

FHS band, choir, and orchestra students will have the opportunity to travel to New York in March to perform at various venues, work with clinicians, and take in the sights and sounds of New York while deepening their connections with their classmates and educators. Thank you for your support!

• On Sale: September 23 to October 7, 2024 at https://fhsumps.weebly.com/store

• Cost: $20 + $1 processing fee

• Pick-Up:
  Wednesday, October 16 from 7pm-9pm at FHS Sullivan Stadium
  Wednesday, October 23 from 6:30pm-8pm at the Saber Center (6th Grade Band "Informance")
  Monday, November 11 from 7pm-8pm at FHS Library (UMPS Meeting)

The Franklin Recreation basketball program for 2nd through 8th grades will be closing registration on October 18th. Spots are limited based on the number of volunteer coaches. Practices begin the week of November 18th with games on Saturdays starting December 14th. REGISTER HERE.

Franklin Public Schools hosts screenings for 3-year-old children on language, cognition, social-emotional, adaptive, and physical development. This program combines a play-based observational screening of children with community information for parents to learn more about child and family-related services in our area. If you know a friend, family member or neighbor in the community with a 3-year-old, please help us by sending them this information! Click here for the informational flyer and click here for a detailed brochure.

Whether you're a pro, or just getting started, the FEF Charity Pickleball Tourney will be an event you won't want to miss! All proceeds go to support grants, scholarships and student assistance funding through the Educational Foundation. Matches begin at 8 am on Sat 10/26 and will end by 4 pm in the FPMS gym (wood floors). Brackets will include competitive and recreational play. FPS staff and High school students 14 and above can play at a discounted rate! Click here for more and to register!

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