Nov 25, 2024
Hello Robinwood Families,
Last week we provided home resources from 2nd Step, our core social-emotional learning (SEL) school resource. With the short week, we wanted to provide additional resources that you can use. 2nd Step provides several books that address various social-emotional learning (SEL) topics. If you are struggling with a particular skill at home, the following book lists may help you talk about it with your child.
Kindergarten thru 2nd Grade Book List
Additionally, I wanted to share how grateful we are for our entire community. It’s the shared commitment, kindness, and passion of each individual that creates a place where we can all grow, learn, and thrive together and provide the best support for our students to be successful. Thank you!
If you would like to share your own gratitude for a particular person in our school community, please fill out this form and I will send it their way.
Finally,
A few books about gratitude that you can share with your child(ren):
-Bear Says Thanks (Karma Wilson)
-The THANKFUL Book (Todd Parr)
-Grateful Ninja (Mary Nhin)
-A Little Thankful Spot (Diane Alber)
-Gratitude is my Superpower (Alicia Ortego)
Thank you for being such an amazing part of our community,
Warm regards,
Lydia Sesing
FPS EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS ON DISTRICT STATE REPORT CARD
On Tuesday, November 19th, the Wisconsin Department of Instruction released the 2023-24 State Report Cards for all public schools and districts, publicly funded charter schools and private schools participating in a parental choice program.
Of note for this year: There have been scoring changes made by the State to better reflect student performance. These scoring adjustments will allow for student achievement to be comparable to last year. This one year scoring change only applies to the 2023-24 Report Cards. DPI has shared this “What’s New for the 2023-2024 Report Cards” resource to support understanding of the latest updates.
We are very proud of the work across the district to help Franklin Public Schools to be recognized as “Exceeds Expectations”!
The report card for Robinwood is here
For more details and to view the FPS district and school report cards, please visit this page here. Thank you to our students, staff and family/community members for their support of student learning in Franklin Public Schools.
Thank you,
Dr. Jessica Moe, Assistant Superintendent for Continuous Improvement
Franklin Public Schools
BUS SAFETY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
Now that we have officially had our first snowfall of the season, we want to review basic bus safety rules and winter safety tips and we encourage you to review these with your children.
Be at stop on time: Students are expected to be at their assigned stop 5 minutes prior to their assigned time. We do ask for a 5 minute window both before the students are assigned time and after the assigned time for transportation to arrive. If we are notified that a bus will be late 10 minutes or more we will do our best to notify all families that this will affect.
Allow enough time: When roads, walkways and driveways are slippery or snow covered, rushing to get to your stop on time can actually slow you down. Encourage your children to leave a few minutes earlier than usual and take their time to get to their stop. This can help to avoid falls on the slick pavement.
Bundle Up: Students need to keep warm while at their stop. But they also need to be able to hear and see their surroundings. Be sure that their vision or hearing is not impeded by winter or other accessories.
Electronic Devices, Put Away: Not looking where you are walking is dangerous whether there is snow and ice or not. Watch your step and take it slow.
Give Grace: Snow and icy roads can slow the buses down which may affect pickup and drop off times. Drivers may need to take extra time while getting to a stop so we ask for some patience and grace when waiting for a bus. This is a great reason to utilize the Here Comes the Bus app (iOS App Store or Google Play) for the Go Riteway routes! Note that the first time use code for FPS is 30112.
FPS SCHOOL CLOSURES INFO
In the event we have inclement weather, the information below is helpful for parents and students to understand in regards to FPS School closures. This information is also housed on our website here
How are closures determined?
When inclement weather is approaching or evident, we work to make a school closure determination and communicate this to families by 6 am at the latest. When our local weather authorities begin discussing the possibility of severe weather, FPS District Administrator Annalee Bennin will consult with various sources about the impact potential weather may have on the ability to hold school. These sources include National Weather Service updates (Milwaukee/Sullivan Office), road condition reports, and conversations with other area superintendents.
If schools are closed, all after-school activities, including athletic competitions, practices and FPS Community Education & Recreation activities, will be canceled unless otherwise communicated. Please know that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We will always make decisions out of caution and, at the same time, communicate with you as early as possible.
How can families and staff expect to receive information about closures?
The following are the ways we communicate the closing and where you can expect to see information:
Parents and Staff will be sent an email, phone call and text message alert.
Students will be sent an email at their @franklinsabers.org account (4K, 5K, & up through 12th grade)
Closing information will be posted to our district and school webpages (in the “News” feeds).
Closing information will be posted to our district social media channels (be sure to like or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram if you don’t already!).
Closing information will be shared with local media outlets so that our information is included in the weather updates that occur via local news online and on TV (CBS58, FOX6, TMJ4, WISN12)
How do closures impact school days?
The state of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires a minimum number of instructional minutes during the school year. Our current school calendar allows for one School Closure day across the district. If we were to see subsequent closure days, FHS will need to adjust scheduling for the remainder of the school year in order to meet DPI requirements. If we experience more than three school closures at the elementary and middle school level we will communicate around further adjustments that may need to be made. Outlined below is what families can expect:
Closure #1 - 4K-12 no school, no virtual learning
Closure #2-3 - 4K-8th - No school, no virtual learning
9-12th grade - HS will communicate adjustments to accommodate instructional minutes per DPIClosure #4+ - The district will communicate any further changes that may need to take place district wide
TRADITION HERE AT ROBINWOOD
In order to showcase the many cultures that make up our Robinwood Family, we will again be displaying a Cultural Tree in the lobby outside of the library. We are asking interested families to donate a decoration to be placed on the tree. This item can be either purchased or handmade. It should however depict a part of your culture or native country. Please place any decorations in a bag with a note as to what holiday and country they represent. We will then label the items with a tag stating that information. These items will not be returned, they will be kept to be reused in following years.
LOST & FOUND
Please click here to see pictures of the items in our lost and found. We will be purging lost and found items more often so it’s important for children to keep close tabs on their belongings. It is also suggested that if possible, student items be labeled with the first and last name on it so that we can get it back to the student if it becomes lost. All items not picked up after 2 weeks will be donated.
PTO UPDATES
Spirit Wear
The Robinwood Spirit Wear Store is open again and offering new items, including Sabers gear! Orders will be accepted through 12/1 and will be delivered to Robinwood before winter break.
Click here to order spirit wear!
Art Room Organization
Click here to help organize the art room on 12/3
Holiday Shop & Bake Sale
The Holiday Shop and bake sale will be open on 12/10 and 12/11 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Students will be able to shop for friends and family. Shopping and wrapping assistance is available to keep gifts a surprise for grownups. Click here to volunteer at the Holiday Shop or to donate baked goods.
Christmas Carnival of Lights
Join us Nov 25-27, Dec 2-5, or Dec 9-12 to ensure your visit directly supports our organization.
Best of all, 25% of ticket sales for general admission car passes and the Golf Cart Holiday Train will go directly to our cause! To contribute, purchase your tickets at wichristmascarnival.com and use our special promo code: RESLIGHTS24
Popcorn Friday - Volunteers Needed
The next popcorn Friday will be December 6, right after we return from Thanksgiving break. We need parent volunteers to help us pop popcorn! Sign up to volunteer here.
Teacher Wish Lists and Favorites
Click here for a collection of Robinwood classroom wish lists and staff’s
PTO Meeting Minutes
Thank you to those who attended the PTO Meeting on 11/20! Minutes from the meeting can be found here. Next meeting will be January 29 at 6:30.
Recess Duty Volunteers
Exciting news! We’re launching a new volunteer opportunity where parents can help with recess duty throughout the week. Stay tuned for more sign up information—your assistance will make a huge difference!
Mark your calendar
November 25-27, December 2-5, 9-12 - Christmas Carnival of Lights fundraiser
December 3 - Art Room organization
December 6 - Popcorn Friday
December 10 & 11 - 5:30-7:30pm Holiday Shop
January 12- Robinwood Day at Wisconsin Herd (more info coming soon!)
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
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
See the infographic for this month's Box Tops updates. For more Box Tops information, click here.
We are so close to our $100 goal for November with $94.70 earned! So far, only 5 classes have earned a Stuffy Day though, so keep scanning and make sure to check your earnings to 'Give Credit' to your child's class! See below for the current leaderboard.
LAST CALL! 3-WEEK SABER PRE-SCHOOL BY FHS CHILD II DEVELOPMENT IN DEC
We still have a few spots available in the Franklin High School Child Development II student sponsored “Saber Pre-school” for children ages 3 to 5 on various days in December!
Saber Pre-school is designed for children ages 3 to 5 who are toilet trained and ready to experience a supportive and enriching pre-school environment. The student teachers prepare daily lesson plans that not only provide opportunities for the Little Sabers to develop socially, but also to enhance their kindergarten readiness skills. The Saber Pre-school program offers a truly excellent experience for both our big and small students.
Class time will be from 9:00 to 10:15 am and tuition is $20 to cover the cost of materials and snacks for the entire 3 weeks. Saber Pre-school will include story time, large and small group activities, free time, songs and other fun activities. Pre-registration is required. Registration closes when we hit 25 participants or by THIS Wednesday, November 27th at the latest. If you know someone who has a child ages 3-5, please help us by sharing this message to them!
CLICK HERE for the Informational Flyer | CLICK HERE to register
THE FPMS DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS “WHO KILLED ELVIS?” FRI 12/6
The Forest Park Middle School Drama Club presents the madcap mystery-comedy “Who Killed Elvis?”
When the Verelli family holds an Elvis impersonation contest for their newly renamed business, the “Elvis Ate Here” Inn, a host of star-struck Elvis fanatics shows up with the media in tow. Just what they needed to boost profits! Unfortunately, the Verellis get more than they bargained for. Order up for one “Heartbreak Hoagie,” some “Love Me Chicken Tenders” and an “All Shook Up Shake,” but who asked for two murders?!
Friday, December 6 @ 7:00 p.m.
Saber Center for the Performing Arts
Adults $8 | Student/Child $6
AFTER SCHOOL THEATER CLASSES - WINTER SESSION
Join Character Kids for our fun-filled After School Theater Classes at Robinwood! The Winter Session runs Mondays, 4-5 pm, December 9 - March 3 (10 weeks, no class 12/23, 12/30 or 1/20). Students will explore new stage skills, theater games and performance material at each session; so 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. Visit our website for more info or to register.
FHS FBLA HOSTING 4K-5th WINTER DAY 12/14
The FHS FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) club is sponsoring its THIRD annual WINTER ACTIVITY DAY for any Franklin Public Schools students in grades 4K-5th grade. The event will take place on Saturday, December 14th from 2pm-4pm in the FHS Main Commons. Need some extra time to shop? Let the kids enjoy snacks, crafts, activities and fun while you use the afternoon time to get ready for the holidays! The costs will be $15 for your first child, $10 if you have a second child and $5 for any additional children. If you are planning to have your children attend, please complete this REGISTRATION FORM before Friday, December 13th at noon. Payment (cash, check or card) will be accepted when you drop off your child(ren). If you have any questions, please reach out to student leader Kaitlyn Klinkowitz kaitlyn.klinkowitz@franklinsabers.org or advisor Lauren Zomboracz at lauren.zomboracz@franklin.k12.wi.us
ROBINWOOD SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB AT CRYSTAL RIDGE
Hi friends!
Robinwood is having a ski and snowboard club at Crystal Ridge.
We will meet for 4 weeks on Tuesdays.
January 7, 14, 21, 28
Our club will be featured in the yearbook too.
The information and sign up form are attached.
Please reach out to me with any questions.
It’s going to be a fun season!!
Rashel Walman
414-303-3723
Click the link below for all the details.
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Email: Debra.Niestrom@franklin.k12.wi.us
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Location: 10705 West Robinwood Lane, Franklin, WI, USA
Phone: 414-529-8255
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RobinwoodFPS