May 31, 2022
CD Bulletin
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.
COUNTRY DALE ABC COUNTDOWN - G FOR GRADE LEVEL RAINBOW DAY
Grade Level Colors!
4k-Red, 5k-Orange, 1-Yellow, 2-Green, 3-Blue, 4-Violet, 5-Rainbow
FPS TRANSPORTATION SURVEY
This past Wednesday, all families were sent an FPS Transportation Survey message. Please take the time to complete this survey once per child that was enrolled during this 2021-22 school year. This survey gives us data on who utilized our district transportation for state reports and the same survey also helps to communicate your bus riding needs for next year. Please click here to complete the survey before Friday, June 3rd at 11:59 pm.
Notes:
If your student is currently a senior, please select Graduate and Does Not Require Bussing for the 22-23 school year
LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE BACK
All elementary library books are due back on May 31st. Middle school and High school books are due back on June 3rd. Please look for any missing books in cars, under furniture, or in your child’s classroom and return them to school. Families will receive a bill over the summer for any library materials that are not returned. If items are found over the summer they can be returned to the ECC District Office and student accounts will be adjusted. If families would like to provide a replacement copy instead of paying for the item, the replacement copy may be sent to school in the fall. Thank you!
SUMMER E-BOOK READING OPTIONS
Wanting to read more this summer? Check out some eBooks from your school library - there are hundreds to choose from! We have many ebooks including readalongs, picture books, chapter books and non-fiction. Magazines and a collection of always available graphic novels were added recently. SORA also has a collection of Sweet Reads for summer that will be always available through August 17th. SORA can be accessed from any internet-connected device.
Go directly to the SORA ebook collection here
Students and staff can log in with their district login and password. SORA is the student app for accessing eBooks. Full directions for accessing eBooks are located here. See staff in the library if you have any questions. Happy summer reading!
MATH & LITERACY PARENT SUMMER RESOURCES
As we have shared the past few summers, Franklin Public Schools has compiled a list of resources to support students in the areas of math and literacy during the summer months.
K-8 Literacy Summer Parent Letter 2022 - please read this for details
FRANKLIN FAMILY WOODS RUN SAT, JUNE 25th!
How FUN is this? Free Franklin Family Fun Run on Saturday, June 25th. 5K, 1 mile and family-run to kick off the morning, beginning at Kayla's Park at 9 am. Register today and your name will be placed into a drawing for free Milkmen tickets! All monetary donations will go to support the Franklin Educational Foundation.
IMPORTANT IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 5th GRADE STUDENTS
Dear 5th grade parents:
The Student Immunization Law requires that all students entering the 6th grade receive a dose of the Tdap vaccine. This requirement can be waived only for health, religious or personal conviction reasons. To remain compliant with the law, you must provide the month, day, and year that your child received the required immunization on the attached Student Immunization Record, or select one of the waiver options prior to October 14, 2022 and return the form to your child's school. Failure to do so may result in exclusion from school in the event of a communicable disease outbreak. If you have any questions about how to obtain the required immunizations, please email nurses@franklin.k12.wi.us.
Next steps for families:
Have your child vaccinated with the Tdap vaccine if he or she has not already received the vaccine. Record the date of the immunization in the appropriate box on the Student Immunization Record, sign the form, and return it to your child’s school. To claim a waiver for health, religious, or personal conviction reasons, follow the instructions on the Student Immunization Record and return the signed form to your child’s school.
Please click here for the Immunization Fact Sheet for parents.
ABC COUNTDOWN CELEBRATION
FRANKLIN FIRST ROBOTICS 2022-23 SIGN UP NOW!
If you weren’t able to attend the Franklin FIRST Lego League Informational Meeting on May 11th, it’s not too late to learn about FIRST Robotics, and sign-up your child (or yourself as an adult volunteer) for the program.
Click here for the general overview that was shared prior to the informational meeting.
COUGAR FIELD DAY IS COMING!
Cougar Field Day will take place on Thursday June 9th this year. Please see this document if you would like more information or if you might be interested in volunteering with us!
COVID-19 UPDATES
We continue to ask families to please be diligent in keeping your children home when they are experiencing symptoms or are sick. Please continue to report any symptoms or sickness through the online absence reporting form process.
As a reminder, click here for more information about testing available in the District and the community if you need it.
KIDS CLUB 2022-23 REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Kids Club registration is open for next year. 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.
KID'S CAMP SUMMER OFFERINGS
The Community Education & Recreation Department will once again be offering Kids Camp this summer for children who have completed 5K through those entering 6th grade. Click here or on the image to view all details. Registration opened on Wednesday, April 13th.
If your child is enrolled in FPS Summer Learning and wants to attend Kids Camp, there is a bus to Ben Franklin for Camp after FPS Summer Learning ends around noon. Kids Camp is also offered on Fridays if you are looking for options for your child since there is no FPS Summer Learning on Fridays.
MOVING OR TRANSFERRING
If you know that you will be moving in the next few months or attending a different school next year please let the office know as soon as possible. It truly helps with our planning for next year. Please click here for the form and email it to terese.tubbs@franklin.k12.wi.us
22-23 SPANISH OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
The Community Education & Recreation Department is again partnering with Futura Adventures to offer Spanish course opportunities this fall. Currently, “Early Bird Registration” is going on if you’d like to take advantage and sign your child up before June 1st.
Discover the Magic of SPANISH! Registration is now open for 2022/23!
Register by 6/1 to take $15 off your tuition during our early bird event!
Linked here is the 22/23 Early Bird Registration Flier
YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH MAY 31st
Youth Football Registration Is Open Through May 31st.
Registration is open for the next season of Franklin Sabers Youth Football. Please register for the grade level your child will be in for the 22-23 school year.
2nd Through 5th Grade for Fall 22-23 register at http://franklinjuniorfootball.com
COUNTRY DALE LOST AND FOUND
Parent, please label your child's belongings so when items are misplaced we can return the items directly to the student. If you are missing items please click on the Lost and Found link and review the items currently here. If you see an item that is your child's, ask your child to come to the NEW Lost and Found area. We have relocated the Lost and Found to the short hallway by room 6.
ATTENDANCE REMINDER
Early Dismissal, Appointments and Changes to Regular Dismissal Schedule
Students may be excused during school hours for medical and dental appointments. Any early dismissal or late arrivals should be submitted using THIS FORM. Only emergency situations should be handled over the telephone. Thank you.
UPCOMING PTO EVENTS
- Save the date! Our ice cream social and yearbook signing will be Thursday, June 9th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Hope to see you there!
SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS FOR 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
Country Dale Families,
The 1st Day School Supplies link is open and ready to use. The teachers have submitted their lists for next year and you can purchase for your child today. Please make sure you select the grade your child is going into in the fall.
We are using this as a fundraiser, so a small portion of every box purchased helps to raise money for the school. The boxes will be delivered directly to your homes. The deadline to purchase is July 1st.
Here is the link to order your student’s kit: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=114644
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Katie Pallen: Katiempallen@gmail.com
PTO DIRECTORY
Our school is now using AtoZ Connect to bring you the best directory experience available. PTA memberships, directories, volunteer signups, communications, online store, and more will all run through the newly improved online software. The system is secure, easy to use, and free to families.
To access the new Country Dale Elementary School AtoZ Connect site, you will visit https://countrydalepto.membershiptoolkit.com/. Bookmark this site now!
You can also access the directory from your mobile device by downloading the mobile app, Membership Toolkit.
If you originally elected to be a part of the directory at the beginning of the school year, your information has already been provided and uploaded into the directory. Please verify this information is accurate and make any changes necessary. You can choose the information that is shared.
Our online directory can be found here: https://countrydalepto.membershiptoolkit.com/home
Questions? Contact us at admin@countrydalepto.org
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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