September 12, 2022
Dear Families,
We had our first safety drill last week. All staff and students exited the building for the fire drill following the exit route they'd practiced as a class. This week we'll have another safety drill and will practice walking to our safe haven. For this reason, we ask that you send your child in comfortable walking shoes this week. After completing the safe haven drill, we'll send a message to families.
Yours in education,
Bridget
FROM THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
As I previously shared, I am on maternity leave as of today. In my absence Patti Kies will be filling in. Patti has served as both a special education teacher and a school psychologist, so she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this role. She is looking forward to working with the SWG students and families, as I have told her how wonderful you all are!
As for my return, I have restructured my maternity leave and plan to return 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) from October through March. Patti will continue to support SWG on Mondays and Thursdays when I am at home with my daughter. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Patti with any questions or concerns about your student. Patti can be contacted by email (patricia.kies@franklin.k12.wi.us) or phone (414-304-3425). I will reach out again in October when I return!
Thank you,
Jacki Johnston
School Psychologist
TOMORROW- PICTURE DAY
Pictures can be ordered online here:
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Use the drop down menu to select Southwood Glen *NO ACCESS KEY IS REQUIRED*
Use this coupon code to save 10% off of your order if placed prior to picture day:
Fall100374
PARENT DROP OFF/PICK UP REMINDERS
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.
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF SPANISH!
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
SABER MARCHING BAND INVITE SAT 9/17 @ FHS
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!
FEF FALL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE ON SEPT 17TH
FRANKLIN YOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS SEPT 12-15
Franklin Youth Girls Basketball tryouts for the 2022-23 season will take place September 12th-15th. The schedule and locations for 4th-8th grade girls tryouts can be found here.
Please save time by registering in advance at www.sabersgirlsbasketball.com (tab for Youth > Tryouts) or you can register at the door the night of your tryout. For questions regarding tryouts or the youth girls’ program, please send an email to saberscoachmike@gmail.com.
PTA MEETINGS
Our P.T.A. meets the second Monday of every month from 6:30-7:55 pm in the Southwood Glen library. All parents/caregivers are welcome!
- Our first meeting is TONIGHT, Monday, September 12th. Childcare will be provided.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Culver’s Fundraiser - On Wednesday, September 21st from 4-9pm, take a break from all of the back-to-school routines and enjoy some warm food and cool custard prepared for you! A part of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to our PTA!
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/