May 2, 2022
5TH GRADE FOREST PARK VISIT
SG CONCERT LAST WEEK
BUCKS SPIRIT DAY!
SPIRIT WEEK AND TrIMESTER 3 ASSEMBLY/CELEBRATION
FRANKLIN SABER ROBOTICS LEGO LEAGUE INFO NIGHT FOR PREK-8TH GRADERS
SABER CENTER COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
FRANKLIN CULTURE FEST IS BACK!
COVID-19 ON-SITE TESTING UPDATES
CASES ON THE UPTICK: We have been experiencing more positive COVID-19 cases this week amongst students and staff across the district. This is consistent with what is being seen in and around the community. We 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.
TESTING CHANGES: Walk-in on-site testing through FPS is no longer available for students and their family members. Students and their family members who are at home and need access to testing are recommended to visit a community testing site. For more information, please visit the Summit Clinical Labs website or the DHS Community Testing page here. Students who are present at school and in need of access to testing can be tested in their building through the ongoing partnership between FPS and Summit Clinical Labs. For more information about testing, click here.
As shared in this update from the March 11th Newsletter, we will resume publishing dashboard updates if the Milwaukee County rating moves to high.
SPRING/SUMMER REC GUIDE IS OUT!
FPS IS ADDING TEXT MESSAGING
As we shared last week, this coming Tuesday sometime around 4:30pm or shortly after, we will send a test text message to our parents and guardians so we can begin using the text message feature of our messaging system. This will only be used for time sensitive situations (school is called off, an alert related to a bus incident, a building situation to keep families informed about, upcoming event details, etc). Parents and guardians will receive a message from this service that explains steps to take should you choose to opt out. Since this is our first time using this feature, we anticipate that some parents or guardians may not receive the message for various reasons so we will follow up with a phone call and email with next steps to follow if you do not receive the message. That phone call and email will come to parents and guardians around 5:30pm on Tuesday. Thank you for your patience as we work through adding this new feature.
Note for staff: We are still working to add staff contact information for this feature.
UW MILWAUKEE OFFERS 2-WEEK SUMMER EXPLORATION CAMP
The Mini-Courses Summer Exploration Camp is a two-week academic enrichment program that reinforces middle school students’ reading, writing, math, and science skills. The two-week camp includes a math and science component one week, and a reading and writing component the other week. To learn more about this program, please click here or on the accompanying flier.
JUNIOR SABER VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION BEGINNING SOON
Junior Saber Volleyball will return this fall with registration opening up May 1st. Junior Saber Volleyball offers those athletes entering 5th-8th grades in the fall of 2022 (2022-2023 school year) the opportunity to learn the sport of volleyball and compete against other schools in the area. The program runs from mid-August until the end of October.
Information on the program, including match and practice information, can be found in the short handout HERE.
On May 1st you can register by completing the form HERE.
Any questions or if you would like to be placed on the program's contact list please reach out!
FRANKLIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT BIKE RODEO!
KIDS CLUB EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Save $10 on your 2022-23 annual Kids Club membership fee if you register online between April 1 and May 2. 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.
KIDS 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 opens next 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.
FRANKLIN SPRING SPRINT 2 MILE RUN/WALK
Click the accompanying flyer for all details and click here for registration for this event taking place on Saturday, May 14th.
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
- 6th Through 8th Grade for Fall 22-23 register at http://franklinyouthfootball.org
LOOKING FOR ATHLETICS SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION?
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 Custodial Aides ($17/hour starting wage, full and part-time).
REGISTRATION FOR 22-23 IS NOW OPEN FOR NEW FAMILIES!
PTA MEETINGS
Our last meeting was held on Monday, April 11th. Here are the minutes from the meeting: PTA Meeting Minutes April 2022
Our next, and last, meeting of the year is Monday, May 9th @6:30 pm. Important agenda items include decisions on how we will spend our earnings, planning for next year, and a presentation from Denise Ryan, our ESL teacher. Childcare will be provided for those attending in person. We are again providing the option to listen in via Zoom! You can use the chat feature to share your ideas and questions.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9568626249?pwd=R2dTY2tHbXZISm9IYk5NbDZLUmlPUT09
Meeting ID: 956 862 6249
Passcode: 641381
EVENTS
- Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - Our annual event is being hosted THIS WEEK! We look forward to honoring our teachers and staff with a Garden Party Theme! Each day of the week has a different way to engage and show our appreciation. Click the image below to enlarge.
VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP
- Are you looking for a way to channel your talents? Consider volunteering to help lead an event for next school year! We invite you to share with us what you are most interested in or what your talents are, and we will find a great fit!
- Community building within our Southwood Glen family is most important to us. We would love to hear your new ideas for bringing our family together! Please reach out to a board member or email us at swgvolunteers@gmail.com.
SPIRITWEAR SALE
Summer on the mind? Looking for warmer-weather gear? 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.
A TO Z CONNECT
Register to stay connected with our PTA news and events, as well as the Southwood Glen community. Through this online platform you can register for fun events, search for volunteer opportunities, and sign up for PTA membership.
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.
Consider donating $10 to our PTA! 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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SouthwoodGlenFPS/posts/