February 14, 2022
THIS WEEK- SPIRIT DAYS!
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP REMINDER
Safety and efficiency for families are so important to us at Southwood Glen. Thank you for reviewing the document above!
NO SCHOOL- FRIDAY AND MONDAY
School resumes Tuesday, 2/22.
ORDERING YEARBOOKS
Yearbook ordering is open now!
Yearbooks can be ordered online here:
https://orders.schoolandsportpics.com/ordering/with?key=PQ4KJFWJ
The yearbook sale will run until April 1st.
GOOD LUCK SABER JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS!
Please wish the Franklin Sabers Junior Cheerleaders congratulations and luck as they travel to Oshkosh this weekend (2/19) to compete against 9 of the best middle school teams in Wisconsin at the WACPC State Championship!
WI BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK
SORA ONLINE E-BOOK CHECK-OUT IS SOARING!
In the 2021 calendar year, Sora had over 1 million checkouts from the 200+ participating districts. Huge milestone! Franklin remained at the top with checkouts (and still is up there) with a whopping 42,024 checkouts last year. Thank you to the teachers who have helped to promote this! A special thanks to our ITL aides in our libraries for showing the students how to access the ebooks and magazines one on one, by class, small group, or just by walking down the hall talking to a student about ebooks. You are all wonderful and are helping the students to pursue their love of reading!
Here are the directions sheets for how to access materials in Sora:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT DAYS
ANNIE JR. MUSICAL
Leapin' Lizards! Come enjoy this Broadway classic with your family and friends as the irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved, award-winning musicals! Forte Theatre School students ages 10-18, including many Franklin Public Schools students, will bring this story to life on the FHS Saber Center stage March 4th-6th. Family fun for all ages! $12-$15. Get your tickets today!
REGISTER FOR FRANKLIN LITTLE LEAGUE 2022 SEASON
There may be a few inches of snow outside, but we're dreaming of sunny skies, chalked baselines, and green outfields! Aren't you?! Register at www.franklinll.org for baseball and softball ages 4-16. FLL is also looking for 14-16 year-olds for our FLL Jr/Sr Travel Baseball team. Register by February 28th to get the best pricing!
REGISTRATION FOR 22-23 IS NOW OPEN FOR NEW FAMILIES!
FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS HIRING
We are hiring for Food Service Workers ($15/hour starting wage and part time) and Bus Drivers ($21/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!
PTA MEETING
Our next meeting is Monday, February 14th @6:30 pm. The first grade teachers will be joining us!
EVENTS
“Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” Contest - We have 1 week remaining for our PTA-sponsored snowman contest. With the weather outside being less frightful than usual, we encourage you to get creative! Entries can be made through Friday, February 11th. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative, most classic, funniest, and most colorful! Click HERE to see the flier with all of the details.
- Knowledge-a-Thon - Southwood Glen will be holding its 14th annual Knowledge-A-Thon (KAT) in the month of February in their classrooms. Students will be showcasing their knowledge by completing quiz questions. Teachers help to tally the results and families help to gather pledges. The pledges raised will be used for educational tools to support our teachers and students. The top 3 classes that send in the most pledges by the due date of March 4th will win a prize! Pledge forms with additional information will be sent home, but can also be accessed HERE.
- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day (2/22) - We love to recognize all important helpers in our school community, including our school bus drivers! During the week of February 22nd-25th, we invite you to shower your bus drivers with notes, cards, drawings, and thank yous.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
- Our PTA delivers snacks to our staff to energize their day! Sign up HERE through A to Z Connect to help bring the cart around the building. Select a date and then you choose the time that works for you. Consider partnering with someone to get to know the school community!
A TO Z CONNECT
How to register:
Click on the button “Register/Login.”
If you are new to A to Z, click on the button “Create Account.” Proceed with the prompts provided.
If you have used A to Z before, click on the button “Create Account.” Simply use your previous login information and verify/update your family information.
You are now able to select your child’s teacher in order to connect with the class.
PTA Membership: Consider donating $10 to our PTA! All are welcome and your membership donation is appreciated. Look for the menu option titled “PTA Membership 2021-2022.”
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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
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