April 11, 2023
CD Bulletin
Dear Country Dale Families,
Our students in 3rd through 5th grade have been diligently engaged in the state Forward Exam for the last three weeks. Most students will complete all sessions by the end of next week. I want to thank our teaching staff for being so flexible with their schedules and attentiveness to this important assessment. Our students have also done an amazing job staying focused and energized throughout the process.
In addition to the Forward Exam, students have also been engaged in research clubs. Below you will see how 3rd grade students have been working collaboratively to learn more about animals.
CATCH UP ON DISTRICT NEWS
Miss the last District Newsletter? Be sure to catch up on district happenings! You can access the archive of all District Newsletters here.
As a reminder, the 2023-24 District Calendar can be found in PDF format here and linked into our district calendars on our website here. All of our calendars are able to be subscribed to! Follow the steps at the top of the District Calendar webpage for how to subscribe.
2023 SUMMER KIDS CAMP & 2023-24 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL KIDS CLUB REGISTRATIONS OPEN!
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.
2023-24 REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NEW FAMILIES
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.
MINUTE TO WIN IT AND CULVER'S NIGHT ON FRI. APRIL 14th
Friday, April 14th we'll have our 3rd annual virtual Minute to Win It PTO event. It's a PTO event from home. The shopping list is below, then all you need to do is log in to the Google Meet at 7 pm and let the fun commence!
If that's not enough no cooking is needed that Friday because it's Culver's Night! If you present this coupon when ordering Culver's on Forest Home and Hwy 100 then a portion of the proceeds will go to Country Dale.
Culver's and Game Night, what could be better?
Minute to Win It Shopping List - This is what is needed for the Minute to Win It Activities
Minute to Win It Google Meet Link - Sign on at 7 pm for the fun
Culver's Coupon for April 14th - Great food and money for Country Dale at the same time
See you (virtually) then!
SCIENCE FAIR AND BOOK FAIR FAMILY NIGHT-WED. APRIL 26th, 6 PM -8 PM
Science Fair and Book Fair Family Night - Wednesday, April 26th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
From robots and volcanos, to bacteria and slime, the Science Fair is a great time for families to share their love of science. Best of all, it's free! We also hope to have some community organizations represented at our event. Want to be a part of the presentation? Sign up to share your science discoveries. Parent and student projects are welcome! So start gathering your data, get your lab coat on, and come to the Science Fair! The link to sign up for your project is below. Sign up no later than Wednesday, April 12th. No late entries can be accepted.
Science Fair Registration (Students and parents)
* The Scholastic Book Fair will be open 6:00 - 7:30 PM during the science fair if we have enough volunteers. Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - APRIL 21ST - 28TH
Our Spring BOGO Book Fair is coming April 21-28th. Buy one book, get one of equal or lesser value for free! We need volunteers to make it happen! Sign up HERE by April 14th. Visit our book fair webpage to set up an Ewallet or preview the fair. Ewallets are highly encouraged and easy to set up! If you have a remaining Ewallet balance from the fall book fair, you will be able to use those funds.
STAFF SNACKS
Don’t forget that we still have our Staff Snacks sign-up going to bring occasional treats to the Country Dale staff. Sign up here!
MAY MEETING DATE CHANGE
Our May PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd instead of Tuesday, May 9th due to music concerts.
Upcoming Events
4/11/23 - PTO Meeting
4/14/23 - Virtual Minute to Win It & Culver’s Night
4/21 - 4/28/23 - Book Fair
4/26/23- Science Fair (Pending Volunteers)
5/2/23 - May PTO Meeting
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, and times along with a link to formally register. The following youth camps are currently scheduled: boys' basketball, girls' basketball, wrestling, boys' volleyball, girls' volleyball, and football.
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!
3-WEEK SABER PRE-SCHOOL FOR AGES 3-5 OFFERED IN MAY
The Franklin High School Child Development II students will be sponsoring “Saber Pre-school” for children ages 3 to 5 Mondays through Thursdays from Monday, May 1st through Thursday, May 18th.
Saber Pre-school is designed for children ages 3 to 5 who are toilet trained and ready to experience a supportive and enriching preschool environment. The student teachers prepare daily lesson plans that not only provide opportunities for the Little Sabers to develop socially but also to enhance their kindergarten readiness skills. The Saber Preschool program offers a truly excellent experience for both our big and small students.
Class time will be from 9:00 to 10:15 am and tuition is $15 to cover the cost of materials and snacks for the entire 3 weeks. Saber Pre-school will include story time, large and small group activities, free time, songs and other fun activities. Pre-registration is required. If you know someone who has a child ages 3-5, please help us by sharing this message with them!
Please click here to register and pay online
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Linda Krause at linda.krause@franklin.k12.wi.us or 414-817-3629.
INSPIRING HOPE & SUICIDE PREVENTION
Parents, Guardians, Community Members & Students from Franklin Public Schools, the School District of Greenfield and Whitnall School District are invited to this free suicide prevention event. This event will have a resource fair with community resources from national and local organizations to discuss mental health, suicide prevention, and overall well-being. It will also include “My Ascension” documentary viewing, and panel discussion centered around suicide prevention at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts (Franklin High School) on Tuesday, April 18th beginning at 5:30pm. Click here or on the flyer below to see a trailer “My Ascension” for the documentary that will be viewed and more information is available at www.myascension.us. For more information regarding suicide prevention please click here.
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.
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL PROGRAMS STARTING AT SPORTS COMPLEX
Our partners at the Milwaukee Sports Complex are starting up a “Volleytots” program. The programs offered are for ages 6-12 and they begin April 22nd. See the flyer below and click on it for more information.
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.
FORTE THEATRE PRESENTS: INTO THE WOODS
Journey into the woods with Forte Theatre Company's upcoming professional mainstage production. Performed at the beautiful Saber Center for the Performing Arts, you'll get to enjoy Milwaukee's top professional talent...right in your own backyard!
A childless baker and his wife endeavor to lift their family curse by journeying into the woods, where they encounter Rapunzel (and her witchly "mother"), Cinderella, Jack (of Beanstalk fame), Little Red Riding Hood and other classic fairy tale characters, and they all must learn the responsibility that comes with getting what you want. One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a Broadway classic you won’t want to miss!
Fri, April 14 @ 7 pm | Sat, April 15 @ 7 pm | Sun, April 16 @ 2 pm
Fri, April 21 @ 7 pm | Sat, April 22 @ 7 pm | Sun, April 23 @ 2 pm
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ($20-$30)
Running time approx. 2.5 hours w/ intermission.
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)
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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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