September 20, 2021
ORDER YOUR PLEASANT VIEW SPIRIT WEAR!!
You can now purchase your items online in 3 easy steps:
1. Scan the QR code or go online to https://pvefall2021.itemorder.com/
2. Choose your items and add them to your cart
3. Securely checkout with your credit card
Online Store Deadline: Tuesday September 21st, 2021 (11:59pm CDT)
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN UP
Our Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 14th (Mrs. Sheskey will be on Wednesday, October 13th) and Tuesday, October 19th from 4:30-8:00 p.m. A link was emailed to parents on 9/13/21. Please click here to schedule.
MAPS TESTING GRADES 1-5
LUNCH MENU UPDATES & SWAPPED ITEMS
Our FPS Food Service Department is currently experiencing a number of changes in food supply offerings due to shortages or certain items. If you have a child that has certain dietary needs or restrictions, please review the online Nutrislice menu offerings for your building more closely so you can be aware of any food items that may have been swapped. Our Food Service staff is updating the menu daily with changes and they expect regular updates and food replacements for the foreseeable future.
FRANKLIN FUN RUN IS COMING!
Next week, Wednesday September 22nd, our very own Franklin High School Cross Country Team will be bringing back the annual Franklin Fun Run. This 1.1 mile race is open to any Franklin children 8th grade or younger. The run will be hosted at the Franklin High School Soccer Fields. Registration will occur before the run. Races will begin at 5:15 pm with the girls race, followed by boys at 5:40 pm and awards at 6:00 pm. Awards to the top 2 girls and boys in each of these divisions:
Kindergarten and under
1st/2nd grade
3rd/4th
5th/6th
7th/8th
Any questions, please contact Mrs. Challen at jennifer.challen@franklin.k12.wi.us
GOOGLE UPDATE RESTRICTIONS FOR 4K-12 ACCOUNTS
As of September 1, Google changed their access to some of their Google services for all 4K-12 education Google accounts. Students in FPS started to see the effects of these new restrictions this week. Google has implemented these restrictions to protect student privacy and security and to restrict content designated as over 18.
The new restrictions enforces Google's Safe Search feature and limits YouTube access to videos categorized for education and appropriate for under 18. More details from Google can be found here.
VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS IN SCHOOLS
In regards to visitors or volunteers, any person entering any school building during the school day when children are present for school is required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. Masks should be worn at all times when in the building, and the visitor/volunteer should limit direct contact with others and maintain social distance (6 feet or more) when able.
Visitors and volunteers who are outdoors during the school day where students are present are required to wear a mask unless they have been vaccinated. Visitors or volunteers in the building after school, in locations where students are not present, are not required to wear a mask.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT DAYS
FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS HIRING
We are hiring for Food Service Workers ($15/hour starting wage, full and part time), Kids Club Workers (working with students before and after school), and Bus Drivers ($20/hour starting wage, other bonuses, paid training through First Student in Muskego).
Click on the images below to go right to the postings and join a great team!
BUS REMINDERS
Bus Driver Shortage: Please review this document that we shared on August 31 with all families to make you aware of how a bus driver shortage could impact our bus routes and how we will communicate this with you in the event we can not secure a driver for your child’s route.
Bus Riders Wear Masks: Any individual on a school bus (or any public transportation) is federally required to wear a mask. Please make sure your student has a mask before heading to the bus. Even if students are choosing not to wear a mask while at school, a mask must be worn on the bus at all times. Thank you.
Need a Bus Change or Addition? If you have any additions or changes needed for the busing of your child, please use this Bus Change or Addition Form.
Bus Drivers Needed: We are continuing to support First Student in their recruiting efforts. First Student provides $21/hour starting pay, a $1500 sign-on bonus, paid CDL training, 20-hours a week guaranteed with extra hours available, a child ride-along program, and no experience necessary. If you are interested in a career with First Student or know someone who may be, please pass along this opportunity. All hiring information for bus drivers is here.
MESSAGE FROM PV'S PE TEAM
Thank you to those of you who have shared a picture of your student/s being active outside of school (this is a “before” picture, there are some great photos on the board now)! If you have not, please consider sending in a picture to have posted! It can be printed and dropped off to Mr. Morrissey, or emailed to anthony.morrissey@franklin.k12.wi.us.
LOST & FOUND
ABSENCE REPORTING
It is essential to note that student absences are now reported using THIS FORM. The Absence Reporting Form is also located as a button on the Pleasant View webpage and under the “Parents Information” section. This form will require you to enter your child’s six-digit student ID number and birthdate before you can report your child absent.
The Absence Reporting Form should be used to report ANY attendance change including late arrivals, early departures, and pre planned absences for both in-person and virtual students.
EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
Learning is Child’s Play is an inclusive playgroup for 3 year olds to promote sharing, turn-taking, and friendship skills facilitated by the Franklin Public School Early Childhood Staff at Ben Franklin Elementary. The program runs from October 6, 2021 to May 25, 2022. To see all details and the registration form, please view this flyer.
FUTURA SPANISH
In our ‘Vamos a Jugar’ and ‘Vamos a Acampar’ classes, students will explore sports, games, hobbies and the great outdoors. Using builder phrases, we will get the students speaking small sentences and phrases in class right from day one. Whether on the field, at the lake, or on the playground, your child will be able to use his or her new Spanish skills! Classes fill up fast –Register today, Don’t delay! Enroll online: www.FuturaAdventures.com
GIRL SCOUTS
Troop #14852 Girl Scout Daisy Troop is hosting a Join Girl Scouts Kindergarten Parents Night at Pleasant View Elementary Teachers Lounge on Tuesday, September 28th from 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm. Girl Scout's mission is to "build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place."
Parents are invited to attend Kindergarten Parents Meeting on September 28th to learn about the Girl Scouts.
Contact: Angie Arata at angiearata719@gmail.com or 414-732-7263 or Melissa Krische at melissakrische@gmail.com or 414-559-5502 for more information.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Earn Box Tops with Digital Receipts!
If you’re shopping online for groceries or get emailed receipts, you can still earn Box Tops for Pleasant View!! For more information, please visit https://www.boxtops4education.com/emailgroceryreceipts.
Scanning is easy!!
• download the Box Tops for Education app at the App Store
• Sign up for Free
• Enter Pleasant View Elementary School
• Start scanning! (Scan receipt within 14 days of purchase)
• For more information, please visit www.BTFE.com
***The next submission date is in October (before the 11/1/20 Box Tops expiration date), so don’t feel rushed to get physical Box Tops in before this school year ends. September is perfect! ***Please continue to scan your receipts within two weeks for digital-only items.
Coming soon…Pleasant View Pumpkin Farm Family Fun Day! Date to be announced next newsletter!
NEW SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT FORM
The District has joined “Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin” for threat or incident reporting. This takes the place of our previous “StopIt” reporting form. Click on this link to view the new form. You will notice as you start typing the name of your school, the choices for schools narrows so you can select your school. By selecting your school, this report goes to the principal or local law enforcement when needed. The video linked below gives a good overview of how “Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin” works and is good to review with your family.
Going forward, we will have a graphic for Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin at the bottom of each newsletter that you can click on for quick access to report incidents if needed. You can also add the Speak Up Speak Out App on your phone for quick reporting by utilizing these links: iOS | Android
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. If you know of any children in Franklin ages 2-18, there is a weekly signup form to pick up food while schools are closed.