January 6, 2026

Hello Families,

We are in the heart of winter and hopefully everyone is feeling rested after some time off from school. Students will be taking their Winter instructional screeners (4K-4th- AIMs, and 5th grade MAP). Attached are the annual reminders that were sent in Fall that explain these instructional screeners that are given in Fall, Winter and Spring. Your child’s teacher will follow up with a communication once they are completed with the results.

Winter can also be a hard time for all individuals with the dark and cold so I am including some things to be mindful of in how you can best support your learner at home.

At home, some easy tips for supporting your child’s overall well being, which in turn positively impacts their engagement at school:

1. Sleep- there is nothing more important to your child’s growth and ability to engage during the day than getting enough sleep each night! Having a consistent bedtime and routine at bed time are essential for helping children unwind each night!

2. Physical activity and fresh air- whether it's an organized activity or just getting outside to play or go for a walk, the colder months can make it more difficult, but finding ways to bundle up and get outside are so important!

3. Reading - whether your child independently reads, you read aloud to them, they read aloud to you, you listen to an audio book...reading should be part of your child's daily at home routine! Trips to the Franklin Library or visiting other surrounding community libraries make for great outings during the cold months!

4. Screen Time - Limiting screen time on school nights helps children get better sleep, stay focused, and come to school ready to learn. Even small changes—like turning screens off an hour before bedtime—can support healthier routines and stronger learning habits.

Sincerely,

Ms. Imperiale, Principal

2025-26 DISTRICT CALENDAR

JANUARY

• Wednesday, January 7th - Blue Shirt Day 👕
• Friday, January 9th - Packer Day 🟡🟢
• Monday, January 19th - No School for Students (Staff Professional Development)
• Monday, January 26th - No School for Students - Records Day

Between 1/19 and 1/23 your student will be participating in a Student Engagement Survey. This survey was written by the district and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. It asks students to respond to questions in areas related to environment, learning, and relationships. Information from this survey is used by teachers and administrators to identify areas of improvement related to the student experience. If you have questions about the survey, please contact Ms. Imperiale.

We can’t believe it, but it is almost time for our 5th grade students to choose their classes for the 2026-2027 school year! Some important timelines to know:

• A virtual presentation with an introduction to Forest Park Middle School was made available to all parents on Friday, December 19th, just before Winter Break.

• A middle school counselor will be visiting each elementary school to speak with students about middle school courses the week of January 5th-9th.

• Registration in PowerSchool will open on Friday, January 9th.

As a family, we encourage you to have conversations with your student(s) about their hopes for middle school. Our middle school classes are one of many ways for students to begin exploring their interests and learning more about themselves. We will continue to include transition information in our weekly bulletin for families. As always, if you ever have a question, please don’t hesitate to reach out. See this communication from FPMS for more details and contact info.

School and Sport Pics will be at Pleasant View to take group and candid photos in each of the classrooms. As well as Panther Pride Team, Spelling Bee Participants and all Daisy/Brownies/Girl Scouts and Cub/Boy Scouts on Wednesday, January 21st during the morning and throughout lunch/recess. Mrs. Hajdasz will be helping coordinate student groups/photos. If your student has a badge or vest for scouting, please make sure they wear or bring them on 1/21 for their photos.

Click here to see snapshots taken of the students during this school year

DISTRICTWIDE 4K FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENT - MON 1/19!

We are hosting an all district 4K family engagement opportunity for our community. Join us at The Franklin Public Library, Monday, January 19th (no school that day) from 10-11:30am, to explore the wonderful children’s area and continue to develop our love of literacy! Stop by with your child(ren) anytime between 10:00-11:30. A guardian needs to stay with your child for the duration of this event.

In addition to current 4K families, we would like to extend an invitation to all prospective 4K eligible families for the 2026-27 school year to join us! There will be an opportunity to learn more about our 4K program and enroll for next school year at the event.

• When: Friday, January 19th

• Location: Franklin Public Library, 9151 West Loomis Road

• Time: 10:00-11:30 am

Though RSVP is not required, to help us better plan for the event, please complete this form by Friday, January 16th. In addition to current 4K families, we would like to extend an invitation to all prospective 4K eligible families to join us! There will be an opportunity to learn more about our 4K program and enroll at the event. Please share this with those you know that have 4K eligible children for the 2026-27 school year (4 years of age on or before September 1, 2026)

Join us at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday evening, January 17th @ 7pm for the FPMS Drama Club presentation of “It’s A Madhouse!” by Todd Wallinger. Forty-two Forest Park Middle School Students have been working hard on this Winter Play and it promises to be a great night of live theater and fun for the whole family! Get your tickets online here!

Show description:

Best-selling mystery author Byron Pembroke is dead, and his wildly dysfunctional family gathers on a dark and stormy night for the reading of his will—only to learn he left his entire fortune hidden in a single mysterious object to whoever finds it first. Before anyone can hatch a plan, the mansion is flooded with strangers seeking shelter from the storm, including ghost hunters, a nosy news crew, and a busload of obnoxious tourists. With everyone now in on the secret, a chaotic race begins to uncover the treasure—who will find it first?

Get ready for a high-energy, laugh-out-loud night the whole family will enjoy! The Zaniac – Alex Zerbe, a world-class prop comic entertainer, is coming to the Saber Center for the Performing Arts at Franklin High School on Friday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Alex Zerbe is no ordinary comedian. He is a two-time Guinness World Record holder, was voted Seattle’s Funniest Prop Comic, and has appeared on America’s Got Talent and Last Comic Standing. Known as a “human cartoon,” The Zaniac brings nonstop motion, physical comedy, and jaw-dropping skills to the stage.

With boundless energy, Alex races across the stage juggling bowling balls, spinning flaming torches, and even slicing vegetables in midair with a flying playing card. Audience volunteers become the stars of the show, walking away as heroes with unforgettable memories. His comedy is 100% clean, making this a perfect event for students, families, and community members of all ages.

Welcome back PV Families! We hope that you enjoyed a relaxing Winter Break full of fun, family and friends. We are looking forward to some of our fun winter events that are coming up. Take a look at what we have coming soon!

Mathnasium of Franklin is offering a FREE Parents Night Out this Friday (1/9; 5-7:30 PM). We wanted to share this with our families to take advantage of a great event in our area. This is not a PTO event.

Email franklinwi@mathnasium.com to RSVP

Order Online and pickup at the Greenfield Chipotle for this fundraiser using the Promo Code 4XK7EL3

Donuts with Grown-ups

Friday, January 30th

Doors open at 7:30 AM

Join your classmates and friends for a fun, FREE breakfast event! This event is fully funded and sponsored by the PV PTO.

**This year we are opening a Sensory-Safe room for families that would like to participate in a quiet environment. More details to come.

Register Here: pvpto.membershiptoolkit.com

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

Everybody wants to be a cat! You're invited to join the cast of this fun-filled musical experience! Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.

Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6-8 pm OR Wednesdays, 6-8 pm

Country Dale Elementary starting January 13th

* There will be two casts rehearsing on different days. Visit our website for full dates and details.

For students in grades 2nd-5th. All students who register are guaranteed a role in the show. Low pressure auditions will take place on the first day for role placement. Students do not need to prepare anything for the auditions. No previous experience necessary. Students MUST be available for the final performance date in order to enroll. Learn more or register at www.characterkidsdrama.com/musical-productions

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Phone: 414-423-4650
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