September 13, 2021
CD Bulletin
A MESSAGE FROM MRS. LAPLANT
It's been a great start to the school year. We really appreciate everyone's patience as we fine-tune our arrival and drop-off procedures. We have about 100 more students in person this year than we did last year so that does account for some of the delays you've been experiencing.
If you drop your children off at school in the morning, please pull up as close as possible to the car in front of you. If your children are able, you may allow them to begin unloading before you reach the corner of the parent drop-off line. This will help us keep things moving.
While I do expect delays to continue through next week, I am hopeful that as our students and families become more familiar with our routines that we will be able to get everyone in and out in a more timely manner. Again, thank you all so much for your patience.
COUNTRY DALE PICTURE DAY-TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14
When: Tuesday, September 14
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.
Pictures can be ordered online. Click here.
Use the drop-down menu to select "Country Dale"
Use this coupon code to save 10% off of your order if placed prior to picture day:
Fall100367COUNTRY DALE PICTURE DAY FOR VIRTUAL STUDENTS
When: Tuesday, September 14
Where: Country Dale School – Multi-purpose room
Time: 8:15 am to 9:15 am
Virtual families are welcome to have their children’s photo taken during our staff time frame. Families and students should check-in at the office.
If you are not available to come from 8:15 am to 9:15 am, families can schedule an individual appointment with School & Sports Pics at (414) (262) 780-2901 2020 S Calhoun Rd, New Berlin, WI 53151.
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.
Pictures can be ordered online. Click here.
Use the drop-down menu to select "Country Dale"
Use this coupon code to save 10% off of your order if placed prior to picture day:
Fall100367
SABER MARCHING BAND INVITE THIS SATURDAY
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.
GOOGLE UPDATES RESTRICTIONS FOR 4K-12 ACCOUNTS
As of September 1, Google changed their access to some of their Google services for all 4K-12 education Google accounts. Students in FPS started to see the effects of these new restrictions this week. Google has implemented these restrictions to protect student privacy and security and to restrict content designated as over 18.
The new restrictions enforce Google's Safe Search feature and limit YouTube access to videos categorized for education and appropriate for under 18. More details from Google can be found here.
LUNCH MENU UPDATES & SWAPPED ITEMS
FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS HIRING
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 Bus Drivers ($21/hour starting wage, other bonuses, paid training through First Student in Muskego).
Click on the images below to go right to the postings and join a great team!
VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS IN SCHOOL
In regards to visitors or volunteers, any person entering any school building during the school day when children are present for school is required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. Masks should be worn at all times when in the building, and the visitor/volunteer should limit direct contact with others and maintain social distance (6 feet or more) when able.
Visitors and volunteers who are outdoors during the school day where students are present are required to wear a mask unless they have been vaccinated. Visitors or volunteers in the building after school, in locations where students are not present, are not required to wear a mask.
BUS REMINDERS
Bus Reminders
Bus Driver Shortage: Please review this document that we shared on August 31 with all families to make you aware of how a bus driver shortage could impact our bus routes and how we will communicate this with you in the event we can not secure a driver for your child’s route.
Bus Riders Wear Masks: Any individual on a school bus (or any public transportation) is federally required to wear a mask. Please make sure your student has a mask before heading to the bus. Even if students are choosing not to wear a mask while at school, a mask must be worn on the bus at all times. Thank you.
Need a Bus Change or Addition? If you have any additions or changes needed for the busing of your child, please use this Bus Change or Addition Form.
COUNTRY DALE PARENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURE
If you plan on dropping off or picking up your child from Country Dale, please read this important information regarding our procedure. Family name cards are being sent home with the youngest or only child. 4K students will be receiving their name cards during their "Getting to Know You Day". Click for Country Dale Parent Drop Off and Pick Up Procedure.
ATTENDANCE REMINDER
EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
FEF CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE AT FPMS
Come shop our huge selection of clothes, toys, bikes, nursery items, and more on September 18th at Forest Park Middle School. Doors open at 8:30 am. After 12:30 pm most items are 1/2 off! Items donated from the sale benefit area nonprofits and charities. For more information, check our website at FranklinEducationalFoundation.org .
SWING BACK INTO SPANISH
AFTER SCHOOL THEATRE CLASSES
Sing! Dance! Act! Join Character Kids for a fun-filled theatre class at Country Dale on Wednesdays, 4-5 pm, starting September 22nd! Students will learn the basics of acting, singing, and musical theatre dance through theatre games, skill-building exercises, and work on a group song or scene. 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. Click HERE for more info or to register.
COUNTRY DALE 1ST GRADE GIRL SCOUTS
CUB PACK 507
Cub Scout Pack 507 is kicking off its 2021-2022 Scouting year and looking for any boys and girls K5 to 5th grade interested in learning more about what Scouting has to offer! Please see the scout flyer or email pack507wi@gmail.com for more information.
FRANKLIN YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL CLUB
Tryouts for the Franklin Youth Boys Basketball Club (FYBBC) 2021-22 season will take place between September 12 – 16 per the following schedule:
Sunday, September 12 @ Franklin High School
6th grade 10:00 -11:30 am
7th grade 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
8th grade 1:30-3:00 pm
Monday, September 13 @ Forest Park Middle School
4th grade 5:45-7:00 pm
5th grade 7:15-8:45 pm
Tuesday, September 14 @ Forest Park Middle School
4th grade 5:45-7:15 pm
7th grade 7:30-9:00 pm
Wednesday, September 15 @ Forest Park Middle School
6th grade 5:45-7:15 pm
8th grade 7:30-9:00 pm
Thursday, September 16 @ Forest Park Middle School
5th grade 5:45-7:15 pm
Players will be expected at both tryout dates. Pre-registration for tryouts is mandatory and registration will close at 10 p.m. on Thursday, September 9th. Please visit their webpage here for online registration and contact information if you have questions.
FRANKLIN YOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Tryouts for Franklin Youth Girls Basketball’s 2021-2022 season will take place September 13th–16th. See
the schedule for each grade below:
4th Grade
Monday, September 13th from 6-7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
Wednesday, September 15th from 6-7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
5th Grade
Tuesday, September 14th from 6-7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
Thursday, September 16th from 6-7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
6th Grade
Monday, September 13th from 7:30-9:00 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
Wednesday, September 15th from 7:30-9:00 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
7th Grade
Tuesday, September 14th from 7:30-9:00 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
Thursday, September 16th from 7:30-9:00 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
8th Grade
Tuesday, September 14th from 6:00-7:30 pm at Forest Park Middle School (Gym 3)
Thursday, September 16th from 6:00-7:30 pm at Forest Park Middle School (Gym 3)
Players can either register in advance at www.juniorsabers.org (tab for Girls Basketball | Tryouts) or can
show up and register at the door on the night of tryouts. For questions regarding tryouts or the youth
girls’ program, please send an email to saberscoachmike@gmail.com
FRANKLIN POMS LITTLE GIRL CLINIC
Attention K-5th Girls - This year’s "Little Girls Clinic" is coming up! Learn a Pom routine from the State Champion Franklin Varsity Dance Team and PERFORM at halftime during the Franklin Varsity Football game on Friday, September 17th at 7:00 pm.
CLINIC INFORMATION:
WHEN: Friday, September 17, 2021
TIME: 5:00pm-8:00pm
WHERE: FHS Cafeteria (enter by Saber Center)
COST: $30 (additional siblings $25)
*Price includes a Pom t-shirt, set of poms and hair bow.
*Pizza, juice and a cookie will be served.
Click here to register and for contact information if you have questions!
COUNTRY DALE PTO DIRECTORY AND VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
Link:https://forms.gle/vUhZESboydNXTP8u9
We are looking for volunteers! Please take a moment to review the Volunteer Interest Form and complete it if you are interested in helping out with the various events around our school this year. Any questions, please reach out to any member of the PTO.
Link: https://forms.gle/ssm1CJZYA97dfBPg6
SCHOOL INFORMATION
All past newsletters are stored on our website here
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/