January 30, 2023
CD Bulletin
HEALTH SCREENINGS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1st
The Franklin Health Department will be conducting vision, hearing, and height and weight screenings at your child’s school. Results will be mailed directly to the parents. All children in kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grades will be screened on Wednesday, February 1st.
Any concerned parent of a child in 4K, 1st, 3rd, or 5th grade may request a screening for his/her child. All parent requests must be made prior to the day of screening through the child’s teacher or office staff.
Please click here for the letter from the Franklin Health Department.
CATCH UP ON DISTRICT NEWS
Miss the last District Newsletter? Be sure to catch up on district happenings! You can access the archive of all District Newsletters here.
As a reminder, the 2023-24 District Calendar can be found in PDF format here and linked into our district calendars on our website here. All of our calendars are able to be subscribed to! Follow the steps at the top of the District Calendar webpage for how to subscribe.
CD STAFF AWARD WINNERS FOR DECEMBER!
The following staff members were recognized as the Country Dale Staff Award winners in the month of December for doing amazing things to make Country Dale the best school ever: Mrs. Pritzl, Ms. Ryan, Ms. Lewicki, Mrs. Carney, Ms. Jenna, Mrs. Snead, and Mrs. June.
Recognize a Country Dale Staff Member!
If you would like to nominate a staff member for the month of January you may do so below!
CD STUDENT ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN!
Registration opened on Monday, December 5th for the 2023-24 school year 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.
Please note that any student that is already attending Franklin Public Schools DOES NOT need to register for next school year as a new student. This includes students already in Preschool Speech, Early Childhood, and 4K. All parents/guardians will be required to review your student’s data during our summer Back-To-School Online Check-In process. Any family who knows a student will not be returning for the next school year should notify your school’s main office staff.
PASTRIES WITH PARENTS - FEBRUARY 9th & 10th - 8:30 AM
Pastries with Parents is a time for students to enjoy a pastry and coffee or juice before school with their parents/guardians. We will have two days for families to choose from. Last names A - M should come Thursday, Feb. 9th and last names N - Z should come Friday, February 10th. (If the other day works better for your family, it is okay to switch). We will begin serving at 8:30 AM. Parents/Guardians must leave the school by 9:00 AM. A few volunteers will be needed for set-up. Sign up here.
GYM JAM - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 6 - 8 PM
Be sure to register your 4th or 5th grade student for Gym Jam no later than February 3rd. Registration is required. Gym Jam Registration This is a drop-off event and students are expected to follow the Cougar Code. Admission is $1 at the door and concessions will be available.
SPRING CARNIVAL - FRIDAY, MARCH 10th
TREASURER IN TRAINING
We are in search of a new PTO treasurer as Katie Delemont has been serving for many, many years and per our by-laws, we need to vote on a new person. If you would be interested in learning more, please contact Leah Palmer or Katie Delemont directly. leahpalmer16@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
2/9/23 - Pastries with Parents, 8:30 AM
2/10/23 - Pastries with Parents, 8:30 AM
2/10/23 - Gym Jam, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
2/14/23 - PTO Meeting, 5:30 PM
3/10/23 - Spring Carnival 5:30 - 8:30 PM
LOOKING TO GET SOME NEW YOUTH SHOES?
Parents of children ages 3 to 7! As spring gets closer and you start to look for that next pair of shoes for your child, please review this handout that gives important information to consider in relation to stability and motor skills.
UPCOMING FRANKLIN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION HAPPENINGS
The Franklin Educational Foundation is kicking off the new year with many upcoming opportunities for you to support staff, students and Franklin Public Schools as a whole. All of our fundraiser events directly give back to classrooms, student scholarships and educator grants. Click on any of the opportunities below to learn more about these upcoming events or visit our website here for the newest information.
FRANKLIN LACROSSE GEARING UP!
Franklin Lacrosse Club is looking for 1st-8th grade girls and boys to join our Spring 2023 season. Indoor practices start in mid February at the Milwaukee Yard twice weekly until spring break. Outdoor practice and games begin in April with the season closing in early June. Check out our flyer for more information including a $25 off coupon code and register at www.franklinlacrosseclub.org/register
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)
COMMUNITY & REC DEPT UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS
As the winter months drag on, your Community Education & Recreation Department wants to highlight a few opportunities available to your family:
The next session of Glee Club (ages 6-12) and Theater (ages 6-12) begins Thursday, February 2nd. Both classes will run on Thursdays for 6 weeks at FHS. Spots are still available! Register ASAP for these fun and creative classes. See this webpage for more information and other activities being offered by the Rec Department.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
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Email: terese.tubbs@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/country-dale-elementary-school
Location: 7380 South North Cape Road, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132, USA
Phone: 414-529-8240
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