MAY 22, 2023
BACK-TO-SCHOOL ONLINE CHECK-IN OPENS JUNE 1st!
As shared recently with all FPS families, our Back-To-School Online Check-in (BTSOC) for the 2023-24 school year will be opening up for all families on Thursday, June 1st around noon. This is a moved up timetable from the past when this would open in August. BTSOC asks parents and guardians to complete check-in activities such as updating your child(ren)’s emergency contacts, medical information, and transportation needs so we can verify they will be attending school with us for the fall and get everything ready for their return. Click here or on the associated image to view the details and to access the PARENT CHECKLIST that can help you plan for completing this process. Back-to-School Online Check-in needs to be completed between Thursday, June 1st and Monday, July 31st.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
During the week of 5/22/23 - 5/26/23 your student will be participating in a Student Engagement Survey. This survey was written by the district and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. It asks students to respond to questions in areas related to environment, learning, and relationships. Information from this survey is used by teachers and administrators to identify areas of improvement related to the student experience. If you have questions about the survey, please contact Dr. Bridget Mowbray.
5th GRADE FUTURE WILDCAT FIELD DAYS
This Thursday, May 25th and Friday, May 26th will be a special event for our current 5th grade class. Please see the description below, mark your calendars and plan for a fun event!
PLANNING FOR 5th GRADE FIELD DAYS HEALTH NEEDS
Please remember that the 5th grade students will be outside all day Thursday and Friday and will be very active. If your child has seasonal allergies or allergies that are triggered by things in the environment, please consider giving them any medications that they may take to keep them comfortable during outdoor play prior to sending them to school. For children with life threatening or severe allergies, also be sure that they have access to any essential medications, like epinephrine and/or benadryl.
Similarly, if your child has asthma that is triggered by exercise, warm air, pollen, etc., please ensure that they have access to their inhaler or any other medications that they might need. If your child needs any medications for field days that they do not currently have or receive at school, please complete a “Request to Administer Medication” form in partnership with their health care provider and bring both the completed form and the medication to the school office.
If you would like your child to be wearing any sunscreen or insect repellent, please apply those ointments before your child leaves home in the morning. Also, as the students will be very active, it will be a good idea to ensure that your child eats a healthy and substantial breakfast.
Thank you so much for your attention to keeping our 5th graders healthy for their fun-filled days!
MOVING OR TRANSFERRING
PTA MEETINGS
EVENTS
“Pop in to Play” - from 5:30-7:00 pm on Monday, June 5th - Join us for an all-school playdate to end the year! Popcorn and beverages will be provided by the PTA.
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.
FRANKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR GRADES 1-5
Click here or on the associated image to access the Franklin Public Library’s Summer Reading Program guide for all students in grades 1-5. Great options for programming and also easy for students to track their reading in the Beanstack app. Check it out! If you’d like a paper copy of the summer reading guide, you can either print from the link above or stop by the Franklin Public Library to pick one up!
SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS
Join Character Kids for a fun-filled summer of musical theater camps! From Encanto to Spongebob to a full musical production of Disney's The Jungle Book, there's something for everyone this summer! Character Kids Theatre Camps take place on the Southwood Glen Elementary stage in Franklin. No experience necessary. Offered in partnership with Franklin Community Ed & Rec, camps are 1/2 day and either one or two weeks long. All camps are for ages 7-11 (with the exception of Broadway Kids, which is for ages 4-6). Learn more or register at www.characterkidsdrama.com/camps. Play on!
FRANKLIN SABER ROBOTICS LEGO LEAGUE INFO NIGHT FOR PREK-8th GRADERS
Hot off their second consecutive trip to the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Texas, the Saber Robotics team is holding informational sessions to share about the FIRST Lego League as a great way to get involved with robotics in the future! Due to such a large audience last year, we have split the informational meeting into (2) nights to accommodate families from all buildings. Please note that BOTH information meetings will be held at the Franklin High School Library for the following audiences:
Tues, May 23rd @ FHS Library 7-8:30pm – Pleasant View, Southwood Glen, Forest Park Middle School
Wed, May 24th @ FHS Library 7-8:30pm – Ben Franklin, Robinwood, Country Dale
If you have a child in the PreK through 8th grade that is interested in legos, click here to read more about this meeting and plan to attend! You can also visit our website at FranklinFIRSTRobotics.org for more information, or to sign up for the program.
23-24 SPANISH OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
The Community Education & Recreation Department is again partnering with Futura Adventures to offer Spanish course opportunities this fall. Currently, “Early Bird Registration” is going on if you’d like to take advantage and sign your child up before June 4th. See the flyer for more details.
Discover the Magic of SPANISH! Registration is now open for 2023/24!
Register by 6/4 to take $15 off your tuition during our early bird event!
2023 SUMMER KIDS CAMP & 2023-24 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL KIDS CLUB REGISTRATIONS OPEN ON MON 4/3
2023 SUMMER KIDS CAMP & 2023-24 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL KIDS CLUB
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! 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!
2023-24 REGISTRATION
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
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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
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