MAY 16, 2022
5th GRADE ACTIVITY NIGHT
5th Grade Activity Night is on Friday, May 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Forest Park Middle School!
Admission is $5, and there will be many fun activities such as basketball, volleyball, arts and crafts, an inflatable obstacle course, dancing, and more! Concessions will also be sold throughout the night.
We are also looking for parent volunteers to help at this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Karisa Stiglitz at karisa.stiglitz@franklin.k12.wi.us.
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.
FPS BOARD OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES NEW SUPERINTENDENT
On behalf of the FPS Board of Education, please see this communication that was sent to all families last Wednesday night announcing our new Superintendent, Mrs. Annalee Bennin. Welcome, Mrs. Bennin! Mrs. Bennin will begin her role with the district, effective July 1st.
22-23 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 1st.
Discover the Magic of SPANISH! Registration is now open for 2022/23!
Register by 6/1 to take $15 off your tuition during our early bird event!
Linked here is the 22/23 Early Bird Registration Flier.
SABER CENTER COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
MOVING OR TRANSFERRING?
If you know that you will be moving in the next few months or attending a different school next year please let the office know as soon as possible. It truly helps with our planning for next year. Please click here for the form and email it to Debra.Niestrom@franklin.k12.wi.us.
ATTENDANCE REMINDER
SPRING CARNIVAL
Spring Carnival was so much fun! Thanks to everyone that attended and a special thanks to the many teachers, staff and parents who stepped in to lend a helping hand!
Please feel free to share your pictures and let us know your favorite part(s) of the event in our Facebook Group.
SCHOOL SUPPLY BOXES
This year, PTO has teamed up with SchoolToolBox.com to offer families prepacked school supply boxes for the 2022-23 school year.
Avoid the chaos of school supply shopping and out-of-stock issues by getting nearly everything your Ben Franklin student(s) need in just a few clicks! And it will be delivered right to your door.
Customize boxes as needed by removing items, adding on optional items, or increasing quantities.
Please allow 10-14 days for processing & shipping. Free shipping for orders $75+ otherwise $9.99. (If you won't reach the minimum to ship for free, combine with a friend :)
Each order supports Feed My Starving Children. One meal is provided for every box purchased.
Information about how to order - coming soon!
END-OF-THE-YEAR ICE CREAM SOCIAL & YEARBOOK SIGNING
Thursday, June 2nd at Ben Franklin. Join us right after school until 6pm.
WHAT DOES PTO DO?
If you are interested in learning more about PTO and what we do, watch for our next meeting date to be announced. This summer we will be planning events and setting goals for the 2022-23 school year. All parents/caregivers are welcome! If you have any questions, please send us a message at bfpto53132@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY SCREENING: “KIDS IN CRISIS”
We invite the community to join us on Tuesday, May 24 for a free screening of the documentary Kids in Crisis: You're Not Alone at the Oak Creek Performing Arts & Education Center. After the screening, stick around for a Q&A with an expert panel including one of the students featured in the documentary. Click the associated image for more details.
REC YOUTH BASEBALL OFFERINGS
It’s that time of the year to play baseball with the Franklin Recreation Department! Come and join us for our summer T-Ball (ages 4-5) and Coach Pitch (ages 6-8) leagues. These are great programs which teach the basics of baseball/softball within a fun, laid back environment. The deadline to register is Tuesday, May 17th so sign up today to secure a spot!
REC SOCCER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM THIS SUMMER
The Community Education & Recreation Department is proud to partner with Challenger Sports to offer soccer opportunities for our youth ages 3-14 this summer. Challenger Sports runs over 3,500 professionally staffed summer camps and year-round coaching programs for players of all ages and abilities. In addition to helping develop your child’s core soccer skills and understanding of the game, Challenger's camp philosophy encourages children to: become independent learners; to develop socially; and to better understand the meaning of respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. Our innovative curriculum will engage, educate and entertain your child and will make this one of their most treasured soccer memories. Click here to register
STUDENT AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LAUNCHED
As we communicated with all families last Monday, Franklin Public Schools has entered a partnership with Advocate Aurora Health Care to provide counseling options for students and families on a variety of topics. The well-being of our students and families is paramount in helping us to be a better community. The Student and Family Assistance Program (SFAP) is operating now and is available to all students and members of their households within our district AT NO COST and offers up to (4) free one-hour sessions with a licensed counselor per issue on a variety of topics related to mental health. Please click here to read our original communication that contains the phone number to begin your services, a flier with more information and an informational video.
UMPS BOWLING FUNDRAISER EVENT
Saturday, May 21, 2022, the Franklin United Music Parents organization (UMPS) is hosting a 9 Pin Tap Bowling Fundraiser at Root River. $15 per bowler gets you 3 games plus your bowling shoe rental. Cash prizes and a 50/50 raffle are also part of the event. The registration deadline is this coming Sunday, May 15th. Go to this link for all details or if you want to volunteer to help.
SUMMER YOUTH MUSICAL - FROZEN JR AUDITIONS
Forte Theatre Company is holding auditions for their summer youth musical production, Frozen Jr! Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, this enchanting show will bring Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life on the Saber Center stage!
Auditions: May 24th & 25th, 4-6 pm (please sign up for one 15 min time slot)
Audition location: FHS Choir Room
Ages: 10-18
Callbacks: Thursday, May 26th, 4-8 pm
Rehearsals: June 28th thru July 28th
Performances: August 5th - 7th at the FHS Saber Center
More info at www.fortetheatrecompany.org/youth-musical-summer-2022COVID-19 UPDATES
- CASES: We continue to ask families to please be diligent in keeping your children home when they are experiencing symptoms or are sick. Please continue to report any symptoms or sickness through the online absence reporting form process.
- TESTING FOR AT SCHOOL STUDENTS & STAFF ONLY: Students and their family members who are at home and need access to testing are recommended to visit a community testing site. For more information, please visit the Summit Clinical Labs website or the DHS Community Testing page here. Students or staff who are present at school and in need of access to testing can be tested in their building through the ongoing partnership between FPS and Summit Clinical Labs. For more information about testing, click here.
- As shared in this update from the March 11th Newsletter, we will resume publishing dashboard updates if the Milwaukee County rating moves to high.
FHS CULTURE FEST EVENT THIS THURS 5/19
We have not been able to hold an in-person Culture Fest since early March of 2020. We are very proud to share that event is back. This Thursday, May 19th from 5:30-7:30 at Franklin High School. Come experience food, performances, activities and cultural presentations. This would be a great family event to attend! Listed below is a tentative schedule of events:
Planned Performances (East side of Main Commons):
Bomba 5:45
Palestinien Dance Group 6:00
Ojibwe 6:10
Bharatantyam: 6:30
Irish Dancing: 6:45
Milwaukee African Dance 7:05
Jazz Band: Performance in Saber Center 7-8
*Note that this schedule is tentative and might go through minor revisions.
Check out the student-designed poster and please contact Mr. Andrew Levin at andrew.levin@franklin.k12.wi.us with any questions or if you want to be involved
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 opened online Monday, April 25th at the registration website here!
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.
KIDS CLUB 22-23 REGISTRATION OPEN
Kids Club registration is open for next year. 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.
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!
SCHOOL INFORMATION
All past newsletters are stored on our website here
Parents, Guardians, and Staff are set to automatically receive our District and Building Newsletters. If you are a community member that would like to receive any of our newsletters, please complete our SUBSCRIBE FORM.
Email: Susan.Behrens@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/ben-franklin-elementary-school
Location: 7620 S 83rd St, Franklin, WI 53132, USA
Phone: 414-529-8270
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenFranklinElemFPS/posts