December 5, 2022
One of the special things about Southwood Glen is the connection among our students and the way our fifth graders show care and kindness to our younger students. One way this happens is through our Fifth-Grade/Kindergarten buddies. Here are a few pictures from last week of an activity our Fifth-Graders and Kindergarten buddies did together. I love seeing how much our students enjoy these connections and how that contributes to our positive school culture.
Yours in education,
Bridget Mowbray
WEATHER AND RECESS
Wisconsin weather is upon us! Please make sure your son/daughter is dressed appropriately for the cold weather with hats, gloves, scarves, boots and snow pants. Snow pants and boots are required to be worn in order for students to play in the snow. However, this being Wisconsin, it can become warm and sunny by noontime. Please remind your child if they choose to remove their jacket during recess they are to be tied around their waist and not left on the playground. Please label your child's coat, hat, boots, & mittens with their name.
The decision to have an outdoor or indoor recess is based on both the wind speed and temperature at 11:30 am. All students are required to go outside for recess daily unless the windchill is below zero or it is raining. If it is an outside recess day, all students must go outdoors.
5TH GRADE- FOREST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
We can’t believe it, but it is almost time for our 5th grade students to choose their classes for the 2023-2024 school year!
A virtual presentation with an introduction to Forest Park Middle School will be made available to all parents on January 10th. A school counselor will be visiting each elementary school in the days following to speak with students about middle school courses. Registration in PowerSchool will open on January 13th.
As a family, we encourage you to have conversations with your student(s) about their hopes for middle school. Our middle school classes are one of many ways for students to begin exploring their interests and learning more about themselves. We will continue to include transition information in our weekly bulletin for families. As always, if you ever have a question, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
SOUTHWOOD GLEN: SUNDAY STORYTIME
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN!
Registration opens at noon 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.
4K-5TH GRADE WINTER ACTIVITY DAY ON SAT 12/10
The FHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) student group is sponsoring, organizing and running an event for 4K through 5th grade students on Saturday, December 10th at Franklin High School. Winter activity themed stations, activities, crafts, games and snacks will be offered. Parents can drop their children off for the 1-4pm event! See the associated flyer for more details and click on the flyer to head to the online registration information form.**
**Please note that both the online registration information form AND the online $15 Ticket Spricket form need to be completed per child attending the event. The Ticket Spricket form is linked at the end of the registration form. Reach out to Advisor Lauren Zomboracz with any questions!
PTA MEETINGS
Our November meeting was held on November 14th. Click HERE to read the minutes for the meeting and to view the presentation about writing from 4th Grade.
- There will be no December meeting. Join us and the 3rd grade teachers for our next meeting on Monday, January 9th at 6:30pm in the Southwood Glen library.
NEWSLETTER
The November edition of the PTA Newsletter includes a feature article about Southwood Glen’s 30th and great parent resources!
EVENTS
Supply Drive - Our annual supply drive for teachers and staff will take place from November 25th through December 7th. Ideas for supplies are compiled into this Amazon Wish List. Items from the list will be sent to our hospitality chair. You may also donate items directly to the school.
Billy Sims BBQ Dining Night - On Tuesday, December 13th, let yourself take a break from the holiday to-do list and enjoy some delicious lunch or dinner. From 11am to 8pm, you may dine-in or get carry-out, order online, and even utilize the drive-thru. The only method that will not count towards our dining night is using a third party delivery, such as DoorDash. Our Southwood Glen PTA will receive a portion of the day’s sales from this great community partner! See this FLIER or the Facebook event page for details!
- Staff Winter Luncheon - The PTA is treating the staff to a winter wonderland luncheon on Friday, December 16th! Volunteers may contribute supplies via the Amazon Wish List or provide assistance or dessert (see sign-up in A to Z Connect).
SPIRITWEAR SALE
Whether you are new to Southwood Glen, need new sizes, or could use a shirt for blue shirt day, 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.
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/