January 2, 2023
CD Bulletin
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CD LOST AND FOUND
5TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT
We can’t believe it, but it is almost time for our 5th-grade students to choose their classes for the 2023-2024 school year!
A virtual presentation with an introduction to Forest Park Middle School will be made available to all parents on January 10th. A school counselor will be visiting each elementary school in the days following to speak with students about middle school courses. Registration in PowerSchool will open on January 13th.
As a family, we encourage you to have conversations with your student(s) about their hopes for middle school. Our middle school classes are one of many ways for students to begin exploring their interests and learning more about themselves. We will continue to include transition information in our weekly bulletin for families. As always, if you ever have a question, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN!
Registration opened on Monday, December 5th for the 2023-24 school year 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.
Please note that any student that is already attending Franklin Public Schools DOES NOT need to register for next school year as a new student. This includes students already in Preschool Speech, Early Childhood, and 4K. All parents/guardians will be required to review your student’s data during our summer Back-To-School Online Check-In process. Any family who knows a student will not be returning for the next school year should notify your school’s main office staff.
PTO NEWS AND EVENTS
STAFF “FAVORITE THINGS”
The attached link is a list of the Country Dale staff’s “favorite things” in case you would like to use as a reference for your holiday shopping. Staff Favorite Things
We will send out again when we have more updates from the staff as well. We will not be sending a Scrip order for gift cards at this time.
STAFF SNACKS
The PTO is introducing a new idea to show staff appreciation on a more frequent basis! Families can sign up to bring in a small treat for teachers and staff on this SignUpGenius link. Snacks can be anything from homemade cookies or bars, bagels, soft drinks, coffee, candy, donuts, or anything else you might be thinking of. This does not need to be a meal by any means, just a small way to say we appreciate you! There are two slots available for each week, and you may bring in your treats in the morning when it is convenient for you.
MOVIE NIGHT
Join us for our first movie night of the year on January 13th, 2023! We will be watching Lyle, Lyle Crocodile!
GYM JAM
4th and 5th grade students, save the date for Gym Jam on Friday, February 10th! A fun open gym night with candy concessions and a glow stick party! This is a drop off event and we will need about 10 volunteers for supervision. Volunteer sign-up is coming soon.
CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The PTO needs your help with the Spring Carnival! Please reach out to Leah Palmer at leahpalmer16@gmail.com you are able to help make this years carnival a success for our families! A formal signup will be coming after the holidays.
TREASURER IN TRAINING
We are in search of a new PTO treasurer as Katie Delemont has been serving for many, many years and per our by-laws, we need to vote on a new person. If you would be interested in learning more, please contact Leah Palmer or Katie Delemont directly. leahpalmer16@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
1/10/2023 - PTO Meeting @ 5:30 Come join us at the PTO meeting! 5:30 in the Art Room. All parents and ideas are welcome!
1/13/2023 - Movie Night @ 6:00 Lyle Lyle Crocodile
AFTER SCHOOL THEATER CLASSES
Sing! Dance! Act! Join Character Kids for a fun-filled after-school theater class at Country Dale on Wednesdays, 4 - 5 pm. This session runs from January 25th - March 15th (8 wks). Students will learn the basics of acting, singing and musical theater dance while having a lot of fun! Come play theatre games, explore stage skills and learn a group song or scene from a popular Broadway musical. The curriculum changes each session, so new and returning students are welcome! 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!
K-6th DANCE CLINIC WITH FHS VARSITY DANCE!
Attention dancers in K-6th grade - come sign up to learn a dance routine from the State Champion Franklin Varsity Dance Team and have an opportunity to perform at halftime during the Franklin Basketball game at FHS on Friday, January 20th. The clinic begins at 5:30 pm with the game starting at 7 and the girls will perform at halftime. Dancers should dress in comfortable gym attire. The cost for the event is $35 per participant ($25 for an additional sibling) and all proceeds are for team fundraising for items such as transportation, costumes and competitions. Registration includes pizza, a cookie, juice, a t-shirt, a bow and Poms.
Click here to fill out the registration form and please register by the end of the day on Tuesday, January 10th. If you have any questions, please email lynn77magner@hotmail.com
REC DEPT: MAD SCIENCE AND CHESS CLUB OFFERINGS FOR YOUTH
Looking for something fun and educational for your child(ren) to participate in before or after school? Registration is now open for Mad Science classes and Chess Club. Sessions begin in January. For more information and to register please click on Mad Science or Chess Club.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
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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
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