April 24, 2023
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Tait and our students have been busy preparing for our spring music concerts on Tuesday (grades K, 2, and 4) and Wednesday (grades 1, 3, and 5) at the Saber Center. They're going to be great shows, and I look forward to seeing you there!
Yours in education,
Bridget Mowbray
IT'S CONCERT WEEK!
Please join us for a musical evening!
Tuesday, April 25, beginning at 6:30 PM featuring our Kindergarten, 2nd & 4th Grades.
Wednesday, April 26, beginning at 6:30 PM featuring our 1st, 3rd & 5th Grades.
Both concerts are at the Saber Center for Performing Arts - Franklin High School. Parents can click here for more information on concert details for your children.
5th GRADE FUTURE WILDCAT FIELD DAYS
As we shared recently with all 5th grade families, Thursday, May 25th and Friday, May 26th will be a special day for our current 5th grade class. Please see the description below, mark your calendars and plan for a fun event!
5th Grade Families
BOOK DRIVE
MOVING OR TRANSFERRING
SOUTHWOOD GLEN: SUNDAY STORYTIME
PTA MEETINGS
Our April meeting was held on April 17th. Click HERE to read the minutes for the meeting and to view the presentation from kindergarten. The minutes also share the nominees for the 2023-2025 PTA officers.
- The next PTA meeting will be held on Monday, May 8th at 6:30pm in the Southwood Glen library. Officer elections will take place and both our 5th grade teachers and our English Language Learners teacher will present. Childcare is provided.
EVENTS
Sweet Basil Dining Night - Tuesday, April 25th, 3:00-8:00 pm
We are excited to partner with this local gem for our next dining night! Sweet Basil’s philosophy is simple: make everything from scratch and treat everyone like family, including our Southwood Glen community! We invite you to check out the event flier HERE.
4th and 5th Grade Lock-in - Thursday, April 27th from 4:00-8:00pm
The PTA traditionally celebrates our upperclassmen with an evening locked in at Southwood Glen. Activities, entertainment, food, games, and socializing are all a part of the fun!
If you missed the sign-up date, click HERE to access the permission form and contact Heather Herling at heatherherling@gmail.com.
A few volunteer opportunities are still available in A to Z - be sure to take a peek!
Culvers Dining Night - Monday, May 1st, 4:00-9:00pm
Our family favorite is back for the spring! Preview the event flier HERE and then check out what the flavor of the day will be.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week - Monday, May 8th through Friday, May 12th
The time is here to spread some cheer! This national, annual event honors our education staff for their dedication and hard work that inspires our children to grow each and every day. We are continuing this year’s theme of celebrating the 30th (pearl) anniversary of Southwood Glen! Click HERE to preview the flier detailing the daily events throughout the week.
While Trapper Keepers might not actually be on anyone’s list in 2023, they were certainly a favorite back in 1992. To check out what is actually on each teacher’s wish list, click HERE to view our Linktree of wishlists. Wishlists will continue to be added as they are received, so check back often. Be sure to check out our general wishlist too that supports other building staff and items our PTA uses for events and celebrations as well.
For Thursday, we are encouraging students to create a thank-you page for their teachers. One paper copy will be sent home with each student this week. Need an additional copy? Click HERE!
- Volunteer opportunities for Friday’s luncheon can be found in A to Z Connect. We are in need to volunteers on hand for set-up, serving, and clean-up. Another way to volunteer is by providing some sweet treats!
OFFICER ELECTIONS
Officer elections will take place at the May PTA Meeting on Monday, May 8th at 6:30pm. All caregivers and teachers who are present at the meeting may vote. Nominations are:
President: Lauren Morrow, Sarah Mueller, and Scott Seymer
Vice-President: Lauren Morrow, Scott Seymer, Amber Zywicki
Secretary: Amber Zywicki
Treasurer: Michelle Carini
CONNECT WITH US
Register with A to Z Connect to locate event registrations, volunteer opportunities, and the directory. PTA Memberships (a donation of $10) can also be purchased here.
Follow us on Facebook at Southwood Glen PTA.
- Email us at swgvolunteers@gmail.com.
CULTURE FEST
Culture Fest is back once again and it is time to mark your calendars! Culture Fest takes place from 5p-8:30p on Friday, May 19th in the FHS Saber Center Lobby, cafeteria and main commons. This free event is filled with food, activities, and performances and this year's event will be bigger than ever before! From a K-pop dance group to a bomba performance, expect to travel the world through this event! Here are some other details:
To see pictures from the event last year, click here for the 2022 Culture Fest Album.
Check out the student-designed poster below and please contact Mai Alessaly at mai.alessaly@franklinsabers.org and Sruti Palla at sruti.palla@franklinsabers.org with any questions.
If you’d like to be involved in the event yourself, please contact us by Thursday, April 27th.
Hope to see you there! (No passport required).
WORK WITH FPS!
Franklin Public Schools has a variety of positions available that you can view at the links below:
Certified Staff (teaching positions, administration roles, substitutes, nurses)
- Support Staff (coaches, aides, custodial, food service, bus drivers, Rec Dept, Kids Club)
2023 SUMMER KIDS CAMP & 2023-24 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL KIDS CLUB REGISTRATIONS OPEN ON MON 4/3
Our Community Education & Recreation Department has information out for both 2023 Summer Kids Camp and 2023-24 Before & After School Kids Club.
2023 Summer Kids Camp is for students that have completed 5K up through those entering 6th grade. You can view all 2023 Summer Kids Camp information here.
2023-24 Before & After School Kids Club Information is online here and registration is now open! Save $10 on membership by signing up before April 30th! Please contact Shana Gagliardo, Recreation Coordinator at shana.gagliardo@franklin.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.
SUMMER REC GUIDE IS ONLINE & REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Check out the Community Education & Recreation Summer Rec Guide which is online here. Registration is now open for all residents and non-residents. Make your summer plans now!
SWIM LESSONS OFFERED IN FRANKLIN & WHITNALL
Check out this flyer below for swim lessons being offered for ages 5+. Click on the flyer for more info.
2023 FRANKLIN YOUTH & JUNIOR FOOTBALL REGISTRATIONS
Franklin Youth Football serves students in grades 5th through 8th for the 2023-24 school year. Registration is now open. For information about our program, you can view our website here. Please click this registration link when you are ready to register. Registration will be open until June 12th.
Franklin Junior Football serves students entering grades 1-4 in September 2023. Register before June 15th. Visit franklinjuniorfootball.com for more information and to sign up!
2023-24 REGISTRATION & OPEN ENROLLMENT
Registration for the 2023-24 school year is open on our website here. Registration is for any new families to Franklin or new students looking to register for next year in 4K, 5K or up through 12th grade. If you have any friends or family in Franklin that plan to have children attend Franklin Public Schools next year, please pass this information along to them! Registering early helps to get all information in our system for planned communications. Any family who knows a student will not be returning for the next school year should notify your school’s main office staff.
FHS YOUTH SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS - REGISTRATION OPEN!
Please visit the summer athletic camps page on the high school website to see the summer athletic camp offerings from our high school sports teams. On this page, you can find dates, times along with a link to formally register. The following youth camps are currently scheduled: boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling, boys volleyball, girls volleyball, football.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
All past newsletters are stored on our website here
Email: Stephanie.genke@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/southwood-glen-elementary-school
Location: 9090 South 35th Street, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132, USA
Phone: 414-761-1181
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SouthwoodGlenFPS/posts/