November 8, 2021
Leapin' Lizards! Forte Theatre Company announces auditions for their 2021-2022 youth musical, Annie Jr! Students ages 10-18 are invited to sign up for an audition slot on December 3rd or 4th. Rehearsals start in January. Performances are March 4-6th at the FHS Saber Center. More info can be found here. Questions? Call (414) 366-3634 or email brenda@fortetheatrecompany.org.
Interested in learning more about auditioning? Check out our new Audition Workshop on November 14th!
FALL FOOD DRIVE
We will be holding a Food Drive from Monday, November 15th through Friday, November 19th at Pleasant View for the food pantry at Faith Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Their food cupboard has been very busy during this pandemic. Faith Presbyterian feeds approximately 100 patrons each month and the need for assistance is clearly there. They’ve also increased the number of days the food pantry is open each month to help the community.
MASK REMINDERS
As we continue to require masks for students, please remember the following:
It’s a good idea to wash your child’s mask frequently, ideally daily if possible.
Please ensure that your child has a few masks to rotate throughout the average school week
Please send an extra mask in your child’s backpack in the event they need another mask
When choosing masks for your child, please look for masks that have 2 or more layers of breathable fabric, cover their nose and mouth, fit snugly across the sides of their face, and don’t have gaps.
COVID-19 VACCINES APPROVED FOR AGES 5-11
The COVID-19 vaccines for administration for ages 5-11 were approved last week. Franklin Public Schools is partnering with Life Change Pharmacy to hold two COVID-19 vaccine clinics Tuesday, November 9th, and Thursday, November 11th from 4:30p-7p in the Commons at Forest Park Middle School. We have a few open slots still open at this time. Please CLICK HERE to sign up. If you have multiple children that you would like to sign up for the clinic, you will need to complete a new form for each child. Please note that this is the first shot of a two shot series, so your child will also need to be able to attend a clinic three weeks later to receive their second vaccine. We will continue to look to offer more opportunities like this in the future.
In order for your child to be able to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in youth ages 5-11, the following must be completed:
Parent/guardian must review the Vaccine Information Fact Sheet
Questions 1-11 on the Vaccine Information Record form must be filled out
The Consent of Minor form must be signed
If you have any questions about whether or not to have your child vaccinated against COVID-19, please contact your child’s primary health care provider to discuss.
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!
LOST & FOUND *NEW*
We now have a coat/storage rack outside of the main office where lost and found will be placed. Students should check this location if they are missing an item. Photos will be placed in the newsletter on November 29th and any unclaimed items for November will be donated on Friday, December 3rd.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
All students are required to go outside for recess daily unless the windchill is below zero or it is raining. When the temperature is below 50 degrees students are required to wear jackets/coats. Please make sure your student is dressed properly 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. Classrooms stay together as a group on a designated area of the playground - if your child's classroom is assigned a grassy area, this makes snow pants and boots essential.
PLEASANT VIEW SNOW BAGS AVAILABLE
Pleasant View has snow bags available for $8.00 each. To purchase with a credit or debit card, please log into your students PowerSchool account, where they are listed in the school store. You may also send exact cash or check payable to Franklin Public Schools to the school office. These are great bags to hold snow pants, mittens, hats, boots, & any other winter gear. It even has a spot for your student's name. See photos below:
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.
NOVEMBER 16TH AT 6:30
PANERA DINE OUT NIGHT
Mark your calendars!!!
Join your friends for dinner at Panera Bread, Oak Creek on Thursday November 18th from 4-8! Don’t forget to grab bagels for breakfast too!!!
November’s dine-out night will feature our kindergartners! We are encouraging all kindergartners to meet their friends for dinner! Everyone is however welcome to join the fun!
Be sure to share the flyer (link below) to earn 20% for the Pleasant View PTO.
https://events.panerabread.com/attachment/4df8ffe4-dc60-4c8e-9486-b97c50ab4fe0/event_flyer.pdf
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.
AFTER SCHOOL THEATRE CLASSES BEGIN MID-NOVEMBER
Sing! Dance! Act! Join Character Kids for the next session of after school theatre classes starting in mid-November. Students will learn the basics of acting, singing and musical theatre dance while having a lot of fun! Parents are invited to a special performance on the last day of each session. Classes currently being offered at Robinwood (Mondays). Pleasantview (Tuesdays) and Country Dale (Wednesdays). Students do not need to attend the school where the class takes place. New and returning students are welcome! Focus is put on developing imagination, social skills and a positive self image through the performing arts. Click here for more info or to register.
www.characterkidsdrama.com "Building character...onstage and off."
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.