April 17, 2023
TORNADO AND SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
April 17th-21st is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Severe weather can occur at any time and in any part of the country. Severe weather can include hazardous conditions produced by thunderstorms, including damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, flooding and flash flooding, and winter storms associated with freezing rain, sleet, snow, and strong winds.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes per year. The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed 28 tornadoes touched down in the state of Wisconsin during 2022.
In addition to preparedness and education this week, the State of Wisconsin is also conducting a statewide tornado drill on Thursday, April 20 at 1:45 pm and 6:45 pm. Everyone is encouraged to review emergency plans and the shelter-in-place locations (located on the Safety Maps at all entrances and near elevators/stairways). The drill will not include a mock tornado warning issued, which means there will be no test alerts sounded on NOAA Weather Radios. Some communities may still choose to test their outdoor warning sirens during the drill times.
All FPS elementary buildings will be conducting drills in conjunction with the statewide drill at 1:45PM.
Please review other information below and click on the image to see more severe weather information from the National Weather Service.
5th GRADE FUTURE WILDCAT FIELD DAYS
As we shared recently with all 5th grade families, Thursday, May 25th and Friday, May 26th will be a special day for our current 5th grade class. Please see the description below, mark your calendars and plan for a fun event!
5th Grade Families
SOUTHWOOD GLEN CONCERTS
MOVING OR TRANSFERRING
SOUTHWOOD GLEN: SUNDAY STORYTIME
PTA MEETINGS
Our monthly meeting is TONIGHT, Monday, April 17th at 6:30pm in the Southwood Glen library. Nominations for board officers will be shared in advance of voting at our May meeting. The kindergarten teachers will also visit with us. Childcare is provided.
EVENTS
4th and 5th Grade Lock-in - Thursday, April 27th from 4:00-8:00pm
The PTA traditionally celebrates our upperclassmen with an evening locked in at Southwood Glen. Activities, entertainment, food, games, and socializing are all a part of the fun!
Click HERE to access the permission form. Forms are due Thursday, April 20th.
Volunteer opportunities are also available in A to Z - be sure to take a peek!
Sweet Basil Dining Night - Tuesday, April 25th, 3:00-8:00 pm
We are excited to partner with this local gem for our next dining night! Sweet Basil’s philosophy is simple: make everything from scratch and treat everyone like family, including our Southwood Glen community! We invite you to check out the event flier HERE and mark your calendars!
Culvers Dining Night - Monday, May 1st, 4:00-9:00pm. Our family favorite is back for the spring! Preview the event flier HERE and then check out what the flavor of the day will be.
NEWSLETTER
- The February/March edition of the PTA Newsletter includes an article about Southwood Glen’s staff, information from the National PTA, and details about our officer elections.
OFFICER ELECTIONS
Officer elections will take place at the May PTA Meeting on Monday, May 8th. Officers have a front-row seat for determining the vision for our work and setting fundraising goals and priorities. They help to coordinate the work that we do and share leadership with our many event chairs and amazing volunteers. Officers typically serve a 2-year term.
Parents can share interest in an officer position or they may be nominated by someone else. Interest and nominations must be shared by the April PTA meeting (4/17). Interest and nominations can be shared in person at the meeting or via email at swgvolunteers@gmail.com. These will be shared with the school community at the meeting and in the meeting minutes. Elections will be held in May (per our bylaws).
Open positions include all board roles: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. We encourage you to reach out to any current board member for information about their position!
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.
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)
2023 SUMMER KIDS CAMP & 2023-24 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL KIDS CLUB REGISTRATIONS OPEN ON MON 4/3
Our Community Education & Recreation Department has information out for both 2023 Summer Kids Camp and 2023-24 Before & After School Kids Club.
2023 Summer Kids Camp is for students that have completed 5K up through those entering 6th grade. You can view all 2023 Summer Kids Camp information here.
2023-24 Before & After School Kids Club Information is online here and registration is now open! Save $10 on membership by signing up before April 30th! Please contact Shana Gagliardo, Recreation Coordinator at shana.gagliardo@franklin.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.
SUMMER REC GUIDE IS ONLINE & REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Check out the Community Education & Recreation Summer Rec Guide which is online here. Registration is now open for all residents and non-residents. Make your summer plans now!
SWIM LESSONS OFFERED IN FRANKLIN & WHITNALL
Check out this flyer below for swim lessons being offered for ages 5+. Click on the flyer for more info.
2023 FRANKLIN YOUTH & JUNIOR FOOTBALL REGISTRATIONS
Franklin Youth Football serves students in grades 5th through 8th for the 2023-24 school year. Registration is now open. For information about our program, you can view our website here. Please click this registration link when you are ready to register. Registration will be open until June 12th.
Franklin Junior Football serves students entering grades 1-4 in September 2023. Register before June 15th. Visit franklinjuniorfootball.com for more information and to sign up!
2023-24 REGISTRATION & OPEN ENROLLMENT
Registration for the 2023-24 school year is open 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. Any family who knows a student will not be returning for the next school year should notify your school’s main office staff.
FHS YOUTH SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS - REGISTRATION OPEN!
Please visit the summer athletic camps page on the high school website to see the summer athletic camp offerings from our high school sports teams. On this page, you can find dates, times along with a link to formally register. The following youth camps are currently scheduled: boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling, boys volleyball, girls volleyball, football.
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/