APRIL 19, 2022
REMINDER-THE K-5 SPRING CONCERT IS COMING UP! MARK YOUR CALENDARS
As we get further into spring, we wanted to remind you about the concert events for grades 1, 3, and 5 at the Saber Center this year. By offering this event, we hope to present a larger scope for families so they can experience the progress and growth across the grade levels. Therefore, grades K, 2, and 4 will not have a spring concert event this year.
Please mark your calendars for the following event later this spring:
BF Wednesday, April 27 - Grades 1, 3, 5 @ 6:30 pm at the Saber Center
5th GRADE FAMILIES
We are excited to have the 5th grade students come to Forest Park Middle School in May for a transition program. During this time, students will hear information about athletics and activities, practice reading a schedule, practice opening a locker, and receive a tour of the building. 5th graders will be at the middle school from about 9:30-11 on Monday, May 9th.
CATCH UP ON DISTRICT NEWS
Please be sure to read the newest District Newsletter that comes out now every Friday. You can access all the issues here.
ATTENDANCE REMINDER
NEXT PTO MEETING
Please join us tonight from 6:30 - 7:45 pm in the Ben Franklin School Library. See you there!
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JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP
Join our private Ben Franklin PTO Facebook Group to connect with other families and get the latest and greatest info!
SPRING/SUMMER REC GUIDE IS OUT!
The Community Education & Recreation Guide for Spring/Summer is available online! Click here for the Spring/Summer guide. Registration opens online Monday, April 25th at the registration website here! Make sure you already have an account created to help your registration process to run smoothly.
FRANKLIN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION & ECO CLUB SHOE DRIVE
The FEF and FHS Eco Club are hosting this year’s SHOE DRIVE to collect shoes that can be repurposed so they don’t end up in landfills. The dropoff will be available at Franklin High School on Saturday, April 30th and Sunday May 1st from 11a-1pm. Mark your calendars and collect your items! Click on the banner below for more information
FRANKLIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT BIKE RODEO!
The City of Franklin Health Department is hosting a “Bike Rodeo” on Saturday, June 4 from 9am-11:15am by appointment only (allow one hour). Participants will receive a free helmet, a free bike safety check, a certificate of completion, a free bike license (Franklin residents only) and get to ride through an obstacle course! Online registration for this event will open NEXT MONDAY, APRIL 25th. Make sure you have a Franklin Community & Education Recreation Department account created for recreation programming signups. Visit https://franklinwi.myrec.com to create an account if you don’t have one yet. Click on the attached flyer for more information about how to register.
KIDS CAMP SUMMER OFFERINGS
The Community Education & Recreation Department will once again be offering Kids Camp this summer for children who have completed 5K through those entering 6th grade. Click here or on the image to view all details. Registration opens next Wednesday, April 13th.
If your child is enrolled in FPS Summer Learning and wants to attend Kids Camp, there is a bus to Ben Franklin for Camp after FPS Summer Learning ends around noon. Kids Camp is also offered on Fridays if you are looking for options for your child since there is no FPS Summer Learning on Fridays.
SABER PRESCHOOL MAY 2-19
The Franklin High School Child Development 2 students will be sponsoring Saber Preschool Monday through Thursday from Monday, May 2nd through Thursday, May 19th from 9am to 10:15am. Saber Preschool is designed for children ages 3 to 5 who are toilet trained and ready to experience a supportive and enriching preschool environment including storytime, large/small group activities, free time, songs, and other fun activities. 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 Preschool program offers a truly excellent experience for both our big and small students.
Tuition will be $15 to cover the cost of materials and snacks for the 3 weeks. Pre-registration is required. Click here to make a Google Doc COPY of the form OR Click here for a PDF version that you can download or print.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Linda Krause at 414-817-3629 or at linda.krause@franklin.k12.wi.us
FRANKLIN SPRING SPRINT 2 MILE RUN/WALK
KIDS CLUB EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Save $10 on your 2022-23 annual Kids Club membership fee if you register online between April 1 and May 2. For more information please see the Kids Club website by clicking here or contact Shana Gagliardo, Recreation Coordinator at shana.gagliardo@franklin.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.
COVID-19 ON-SITE TESTING UPDATES
FPS continues to partner with Summit Clinical Labs to offer On-Site COVID-19 Testing. However, beginning today (Tuesday, April 19th), testing is available at all buildings for students or staff only. If a student requires testing, we will work with the tester from Summit labs to come test the student during the hours of 7:30a-3:30p on school days. If family members require testing, please visit the Summit Clinical Labs website or the DHS Community Testing page here for information and locations where testing is available. This updated document contains all current testing information.
LOOKING FOR ATHLETICS SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION?
Check out this Summer Camps Athletics page on our website that houses all the known and upcoming summer camp offerings including youth football, volleyball, basketball, and wrestling!
YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH MAY 31ST
Registration is open for the next season of Franklin Sabers Youth Football. Please register for the grade level your child will be in for the 22-23 school year.
2nd Through 5th Grade for Fall 22-23 register at http://franklinjuniorfootball.com
- 6th Through 8th Grade for Fall 22-23 register at http://franklinyouthfootball.org
REGISTRATION FOR 22-23 IS NOW OPEN FOR NEW FAMILIES!
Our registration is now open for next school year for new families to the district and next year’s 4K. You can find all the necessary details on our website here. Please note that students already enrolled in our schools do not have to have a new registration completed. You may utilize the “Create Account” and “Forgot Password” buttons on the registration page to complete your registration or gain access if you have created an account in the past. Please help us share that registration is open with any new families to the area or those with younger children that would be entering 4K or 5K!
FPS HIRING OPPORTUNITIES
We are hiring for Food Service Workers ($15/hour starting wage, full and part-time), Kids Club Workers (working with students before and after school), and Custodial Aides ($17/hour starting wage, full and part-time).
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Location: 7620 S 83rd St, Franklin, WI 53132, USA
Phone: 414-529-8270
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