October 17, 2022
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
We have had a busy October thus far with our Robinwood Rush, tornado safety procedures and homecoming spirit week! As we look to the end of October and early November conferences are coming up!
Conferences
Please make sure to connect with your child’s teacher to check in on the school year thus far. Family/school communication is a wonderful strategy to ensure a positive educational experience. Every day is an opportunity to connect. Never hesitate to reach out!
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 families near 10 cumulative absences, they can expect a communication from Franklin Public Schools outlining 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.
VETERANS DAY BULLETIN BOARD
Robinwood will be celebrating Veterans Days with a bulletin board by the office. If you have a picture of a family member in uniform that we could have please send it to Debra.Niestrom@franklin.k12.wi.us. We'll need the following information to be displayed with the photo:
Information:
Name of Student related to veteran:
How are they related to student:
Name of veteran
Branch of the military:
If served in a war time, name of war:
Or if they are currently serving
Together we can make Veteran’s day a remembered and valued holiday for our younger generations!
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN UP
PICTURE RETAKE DAY, Wednesday 10/26/22
At this time Picture Packets have not been received yet.
If your child has not had a picture taken already, it will be taken on Wednesday, 10/26/22. Ordering information will be given out at the time of pictures.
If a picture was already taken, but a retake is needed, please let your teacher know so your child can be sent for pictures. Please return the original picture package to the photographer at the time of pictures. The same package will be ordered with the new image. New packages will not be received until the original package is returned.
Please contact customer service with any questions at 262-780-2901 or customerservice@schoolandsportpics.com
PANERA FUNDRAISER WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
ATTENDANCE REMINDER
ROBINWOOD PICTURES
Please click here for Robinwood Pictures. See all the RW Rush Photos in the Robinwood Pictures.
A Big Thank You to the Franklin Fire Department for training our 2nd Graders in Fire Safety. Please click here to see the pictures.
LOST & FOUND
ROBINWOOD RUSH UPDATE
Please click here for the Rush Finale information.
Robinwood would like to give a Big Thank you to all the Volunteers who helped organize the RW Rush. A special Shout Out to Corinne Azzaline and Amy Winters for the many hours of preparation to ensure the success of of our Robinwood Rush!!!
AMAZON SMILE
BOX TOPS
Robinwood’s Current Earnings: $135.50
Each Box Tops is worth 10¢ for Robinwood and really add up, and the more people that participate, the bigger the impact we
can make. Please become a Robinwood School Supporter and download the Box Tops app today! Click here to learn how.
For a great Box Tops 101 video, click here
FRANKLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY "FALL FEST" SAT 10/22
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY YOUTH RACE FOR 4K-8TH GRADERS ON TUES 10/25!
Attention 4K through 8th graders! The FHS cross country teams invite you to join us for a youth cross country race at Franklin High School on Tuesday, October 25th. The race begins on the high school upper fields. $5 entry fee, which includes a t-shirt. The race distance is 1 mile and awards will be given for the top two in each age. The registration/payment link is here: tinyurl.com/fhsXCyouth
UPCOMING GIRL SCOUT EVENTS
SPOOKFEST AT FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ON SAT 10/29
The FHS Class of ‘25 and ‘26 are collaborating to host SpookFest, a Halloween themed event for kids, that will take place on Saturday, October 29th from 1pm to 3pm in the Main Commons of Franklin High School. We will be offering Halloween themed games, crafts, a Trick-or-Treat treasure hunt, costume contest and more! Admission is $5 per child and adults are free with a registered child and you can register online using this link. Fall treats will also be on sale for an additional cost.
CITY OF FRANKLIN TRICK-OR-TREATING IS SUN 10/30
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
As part of the School-Based Mental Health Grant we received as a district, we are excited to offer a Fall and Spring opportunity to train parents, guardians and community members in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA). Our first training opportunity will occur on December 6th from 4:00-8:30 PM. During the YMHFA course, participants develop an understanding of the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in youth, the importance of early intervention, and how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Participants will engage in a 2-hour self-paced course followed by a 4.5 hour in-person session with a district trainer. If you are interested in engaging in this Fall training, please complete this form no later than November 4th. A confirmation email will be sent to finalize your enrollment in the course and next steps. Please note this is the same course we offered last year, so please only sign up if you have not yet been certified.
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!
SCHOOL INFORMATION
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Email: Debra.Niestrom@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/robinwood-elementary-school
Location: 10705 West Robinwood Lane, Franklin, WI, USA
Phone: 414-529-8255
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RobinwoodFPS