September 26, 2022
Dear Families,
As we settle into a new school year, we want to communicate with you that we will continue to not permit visitors in the lunchroom.
While we understand that this may come as a disappointment for some, our staff appreciates your understanding with this matter and trust you will find other opportunities to spend time with your children outside of the school day.
Please look forward to other opportunities to visit or volunteer at our school this year. Our first event will be our annual fun run - Lappin' with the Lions! This will take place throughout the school day on October 7 and volunteers and spectators will be welcome.
Thank you,
Bridget Mowbray
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY
NEXT WEEK- WORLD DAY OF BULLYING PREVENTION ON OCTOBER 3RD!
The first Monday of every October is World Day of Bullying Prevention! On this day students, schools, and communities all over the world go BLUE together against bullying. It also kicks off National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month every October. Join us as we stand up against bullying and cyberbullying by having your student(s) wear a blue shirt on Monday 10/3! Starting on Wednesday November 2nd, we will acknowledge bullying prevention and awareness on the first Wednesday of every month throughout the school year by wearing a blue shirt.
In the spirit of being kind and bringing awareness to bullying prevention, check out our upcoming Kindness Spirit Week!!
ONLINE ABSENCE/ATTENDANCE FORM
As a reminder, when reporting a student absent for any reason (full day, arriving late, leaving early), please communicate this using the online absence/attendance form here. This is a NEW form this year so if you bookmarked or made a shortcut to the old form from last year, please update. If your child is out sick, the form will also collect information about the symptoms and sickness your child is experiencing so our nursing staff can respond with next steps. Thank you for taking the time to complete this form as it really helps to streamline our processes. The form is located on our website under Parent/Student Info as well as a big button on each school’s home page.
CITY OF FRANKLIN TRICK-OR-TREATING IS SUN 10/30
SOUTHBROOK CHURCH ACCESSIBLE TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT SUN 10/17
Our community partners at Southbrook Church are hosting a FREE accessible trick-or-treat event inside Southbrook Church on Sunday, October 16th from 2-3:30pm. All are encouraged to wear their fun (not scary) costumes and bring a bucket or bag for treats. Food will be served! Children ages 2-12 with developmental, physical, or emotional disabilities are invited to join us for a Trick-or-Treat event made just for them! (Siblings, family and friends are welcome to attend as well). Advance registration is requested HERE so we can plan accordingly for food and treats. The church has also created a Facebook Event here with all details if you would like to easily share with others.
FHS PARKING CONSIDERATIONS FOR FRI 10/7
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF SPANISH!- DEADLINE 10/11!
FORTE THEATRE PRESENTS: THE SOUND OF MUSIC
The hills are alive with the sound of music! Join Forte Theatre Company for their mainstage debut at the Saber Center - and one of the most beloved musicals of all time. In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. With music and lyrics by Rodgers & Hammerstein, a cast of some of Milwaukee's top professional talent and FPS students playing some of the VonTrapp children, this is a theatrical experience not to be missed!
October 7th - 16th / Fri & Sat @ 7 pm, Sun @ 2 pm
Saber Center for the Performing Arts
Click here for more info & tickets
3-YEAR-OLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT DAYS COMING UP
Franklin Public Schools hosts screenings for 3-year-old children on language, cognition, social-emotional, adaptive, and physical development. This program combines a play-based observational screening of children with a “Child Fair” for parents to learn more about child and family-related services in our area. Click here or the accompanying flier to learn more and to register!
PTA MEETINGS
Come join us for our next meeting on Monday, October 10th at 6:30pm! We will meet in the Southwood Glen library. Childcare will be provided.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Lappin’ with the Lions - Our favorite annual fundraiser will be held on Friday, October 7th during the school day. This is an opportunity for every student to work on their physical fitness, show school spirit, and contribute to a fundraising goal for school. Our goal this year is to raise $10,000. Pledge sheets were sent home last week. Pledges can be in the form of a designated amount per lap or a flat amount and can be paid through A to Z HERE or via a check. Volunteer opportunities will be shared in A to Z this week. Parent spectators will be welcomed to the spectator area! Please remember to sign in at the school office before moving to the spectator area.
- Fall Festival and Scarecrow Walk - All families are welcome at this student-favorite event on Friday, October 14th! You will find games, dancing, crafts, concessions, and the scarecrow walk. Interested in purchasing a frame to create a scarecrow? Need to purchase tickets? Want to meet families through volunteering? Check out A to Z HERE.
SPIRITWEAR SALE
Are you new to Southwood Glen? Did your children grow over the summer? Ready for some new looks? Our Southwood Glen spiritwear online store can be found HERE and is open continuously. Items can be shipped to your home or picked up in Racine.
NEWSLETTER
- For our September issue, click HERE.
A TO Z CONNECT
Register to stay connected with our P.T.A. news and events, as well as the Southwood Glen community. Through the directory we are able to provide online ticket sales and registration for our events. The directory also offers access to family contact information (optional) for party and playdate planning! You can even sign up to be a member of the PTA through our online directory.
How to register:
Click on the button “Register/Login.”
If you are new to A to Z, click on the button “Create Account.” Proceed with the prompts provided.
If you have used A to Z before, simply use your previous login information and verify/update your family information.
You are now able to select your child’s teacher in order to connect with the class.
P.T.A. Membership - Consider donating $10 to our PTA! This membership donation provides our P.T.A. access to the National P.T.A. resources and supports our secure online directory. This donation also helps to fund student experiences and teacher requests. All are welcome and your membership donation is appreciated. Memberships can be purchased in A to Z connect. Look for the menu option titled PTA Membership 2022-2023.
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
- Follow us on Facebook at Southwood Glen PTA.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
All past newsletters are stored on our website here
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SouthwoodGlenFPS/posts/