September 16, 2024

Hello Country Dale Family!

Last week we focused on continuing to build strong relationships with our students, ensuring safety preparedness through practical drills, and beginning to focus on our academics.

Creating a positive and inclusive environment begins with understanding and connecting with our students. Over the past week, teachers and staff have been engaging in activities that help foster these relationships, from icebreakers in the classroom to one-on-one conversations. We encourage families to continue this connection at home by asking their children about their experiences and new friendships.

Safety is always a top priority. Last week, we conducted our first lock down drill of the year. This drill is essential to help everyone understand the procedures in case of an emergency. We’re proud of how smoothly everything went and will continue throughout the year to ensure our students and staff are well-prepared.

Please take time to talk with your children about the importance of this drill, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you for your continued support in creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone!

Warm regards,

When: Tuesday, September 17th

Time: during the school day

School Pics is no longer sending home order forms for parents to fill out and return with their students. All orders will only be placed online.

If you are unable to make it this day, our Make-Up/Retake Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th. If you are unable to make it on either of these days, please contact the School and Sport Pic New Berlin office at 262-780-2901 to set up an appointment.

Pictures can be ordered online. School & Sports Pics order link.

Use the drop-down menu to select "Country Dale". NO ACCESS KEY IS REQUIRED

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.

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.

COUNTRY DALE'S OPEN DONATION

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 on Thursday, September 19th from 5pm-8pm in partnership with the Indian Community School. You can see the flyer below and 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!

Join us THIS Friday, September 20th at 6:30 pm in the Country Dale Gym This FREE event will include fun, low-key, interactive games perfect for the entire family! Winners will receive bronze, silver and gold medals!

Country Dale’s one-and-only Mr. Blask will be your host for the evening. Click here for details from Mr. Blask.

We still need a few volunteers to help Mr. Blask with setting up, passing out medals, and putting away equipment. Sign up here to volunteer. We hope to see you there!

What is the schedule?

9:15 am - 10:00 am is 5th grade

10:00 am to 10:45 am is 4K morning classes

10:45 an to 11:30 am is kindergarten

11:30 am to 12:15 pm is 1st grade

1:15 pm to 2:00 pm is 2nd grade

2:00 pm to 2:45 pm is 3rd grade and 4K afternoon classes

2:45 pm to 3:30 pm is 4th grade

Can I volunteer?

--Yes! We need volunteers to help run the lap stations and snack tables. We are requesting that volunteers commit to either the AM or PM sessions (9:00-12:15 or 1:00-3:30) or for the full day. Please fill out THIS FORM if you are interested in volunteering and helping out.

Spectators are welcome this year! All will need to check into the office and have a background check completed ahead of time.

IMPORTANT -- All volunteers and spectators MUST have completed a background check through the school office prior to the event. LINK HERE.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Fri. 9/20 - Family Olympics, 6:30 PM

Fri. 10/4 - Cougar Chase, school day

Tues. 10/8 - PTO meeting, 5:30 PM

Wed. 10/30 - Trunk or Treat, 6:30 - 8 PM

10/28 - 11/1 - Scholastic Book Fair

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Join us on 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!

Come explore the wonderful world of theater with Character Kids! This fun-filled after school class takes place at Country Dale on Wednesdays, 4-5 pm, September 18th-December 4th (11 weeks, no class 11/27). Students will play theater games, learn stage skills and explore popular Broadway musicals while developing imagination, social skills and confidence. Parents are invited to a special performance on the last day of class! Visit our website for more info or to register.

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Email: terese.tubbs@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/country-dale-elementary-school
Location: 7380 South North Cape Road, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132, USA
Phone: 414-529-8240
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/CountryDaleElementary/posts/