March 20, 2023
KIDS CLUB 2023-24 REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 3!
Want a head start on planning for next school year? Save $10 on your 2023-24 annual Kids Club membership when our Early Bird Registration opens beginning April 3rd! The $10 discount is good if you register any time between April 3rd and April 30th! 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.
SPIRIT WEEK THIS WEEK: 3/20-3/24
SOUTHWOOD GLEN CONCERTS
WORK WITH FPS!
Franklin Public Schools has a variety of positions available that you can view at the links below:
Certified Staff (teaching positions, administration roles, substitutes, nurses)
- Support Staff (coaches, aides, custodial, food service, bus drivers, Rec Dept, Kids Club)
SOUTHWOOD GLEN: SUNDAY STORYTIME
2023 SUMMER KIDS CAMP & 2023-24 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL KIDS CLUB REGISTRATIONS OPEN ON MON 4/3
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 opens on Monday, April 3rd. Save $10 on membership by signing up between April 3rd and April 30th! Please contact Shana Gagliardo, Recreation Coordinator at shana.gagliardo@franklin.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.
2023-24 REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NEW FAMILIES
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.
PROFILE OF A GRADUATE SESSION ON TUES 3/21
As we shared in our District Newsletter a few weeks ago, The Franklin Public Schools Profile of a Graduate work represents our commitment to the development and growth of each student in the college, career, and life-ready skills they will need to be successful. The Profile of a Graduate provides transparency to all community stakeholders regarding the skills they can expect to see from every Franklin Public School graduate and promotes collective ownership of each student’s success. Finally, the profile will be used to drive change within our district through the alignment of beliefs, programming, and experiences that help students grow in these skills and dispositions.
Gathering input from our stakeholders is underway as part of our Profile of a Graduate district work including:
Spring 2022: Family survey feedback, team meetings to develop plan
January 2023: Survey feedback from grade 6-12 students, overview meetings with staff at each school building, small group meetings with high school students.
February 2023: Key Communicators Meeting : Share with about 50 internal and external stakeholders.
FRANKLIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT SEEKING PARENT FEEDBACK
The City of Franklin Health Department conducts a survey every few years about citizen desires for improvement within the city. We are following up on information from the last survey that shows parents are interested in social connection. We are collaborating with the Parent Network to create an event where families can share a meal while the children have supervised play so parents can discuss a variety of topics and connect.
Please take a minute to fill out the survey below. The survey asks your interest in participating in a Parent Cafés, best available time, and topic interested in. Your input is invaluable. Any participation is appreciated. Click here or on the image below to complete this minute-long survey.
FORTE THEATRE PRESENTS: INTO THE WOODS
Journey into the woods with Forte Theatre Company's upcoming professional mainstage production. Performed at the beautiful Saber Center for the Performing Arts, you'll get to enjoy Milwaukee's top professional talent...right in your own backyard!
A childless baker and his wife endeavor to lift their family curse by journeying into the woods, where they encounter Rapunzel (and her witchly "mother"), Cinderella, Jack (of Beanstalk fame), Little Red Riding Hood and other classic fairy tale characters, and they all must learn the responsibility that comes with getting what you want. One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a Broadway classic you won’t want to miss!
Fri, April 14 @ 7 pm | Sat, April 15 @ 7 pm | Sun, April 16 @ 2 pm
Fri, April 21 @ 7 pm | Sat, April 22 @ 7 pm | Sun, April 23 @ 2 pm
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ($20-$30)
Running time approx. 2.5 hours w/ intermission.
2023 FRANKLIN YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION
Franklin Youth Football serves students in grades 5th through 8th for the 2023-24 school year. Just recently, 5th grade was added to FYF’s umbrella, and we are excited to provide our incoming 5th graders with the ability to play teams in surrounding communities!
Registration is now open. For information about our program, you can view our website here. Please click this registration link when you are ready to register. Registration will be open until June 12th.
We look forward to a great upcoming season.
REMINDER: COMMUNITY ED & REC PLANNING
PTA MEETINGS
- Our March meeting was held on March 13th. Click HERE to read the minutes for the meeting and to view the presentation about writing from 1st grade.
- The next PTA meeting will be held on Monday, April 17th at 6:30pm in the Southwood Glen library. Kindergarten teachers will join us! Childcare is provided.
NEWSLETTER
- The February/March edition of the PTA Newsletter includes an article about Southwood Glen’s staff, information from the National PTA, and details about our officer elections.
EVENTS
Please remember to turn in your pledges! This can easily be done via A to Z Connect or a check (to Southwood Glen PTA) sent in to school.
- Does your child like to play games? Do they like to win prizes? Of course they do!!! Join us for game night this Tuesday, starting at 6:00pm in the Southwood Glen gym.
- Cousins Subs will be providing meals for purchase. If you missed the pre-order window, but would still like a meal (includes a sub, bag of chips, and a beverage), please email michelle.l.carini@gmail.com.
- Have you always dreamed about being Vanna White? A couple volunteer opportunities are still available in A to Z Connect!
OFFICER ELECTIONS
Officer elections will take place at the May PTA Meeting on Monday, May 8th. Officers have a front-row seat for determining the vision for our work and setting fundraising goals and priorities. They help to coordinate the work that we do and share leadership with our many event chairs and amazing volunteers. Officers typically serve a 2-year term.
Parents can share interest in an officer position or they may be nominated by someone else. Interest and nominations must be shared by the April PTA meeting (4/17). Interest and nominations can be shared in person at the meeting or via email at swgvolunteers@gmail.com. These will be shared with the school community at the meeting and in the meeting minutes. Elections will be held in May (per our bylaws).
Open positions include all board roles: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. We encourage you to reach out to any current board member for information about their position!
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.
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/