
#WeAreSFSD second and third grade students at Willow Glen have been putting their engineering skills to the test! Inspired by the new playground, students designed and created their own playground equipment for beanie babies out of recycled materials. Here are some of the finished products alongside the real deal. You tell us how they measured up! ⬇️




It's never too early to learn life skills through dramatic play. #WeAreSFSD





#WeAreSFSD K4 student refined their tumbling skills in gym class.


Exciting news for families! Registration for our Summer Academy session will open on March 17th! Our Recreation Camp registration is open NOW! Secure your spot today and get ready for a summer full of fun and learning! #WeAreSFSD
https://www.stfrancisschools.org/page/sf-recreation


🎶 March is Music in Our Schools Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible impact of music education! 🎵🎤🎷 A huge shoutout to our amazing #WeAreSFSD music teachers—Beth Lewis, Sarah Dunmire, Kristie Otto—for sharing their passion, talent, and dedication with our students every day. 🎼👏 Thank you for inspiring the next generation of musicians! 🎶


The Milwaukee Flyers soared into Willow Glen, and what an unforgettable experience it was! #WeAreSFSD





We’re thrilled to have Farmer Joel Salatin present for a hands-on homesteading workshop AND the premiere showing of The Biggest Little Farm at #WeAreSFSD! 🎬
Saturday, March 1 from Noon-4pm.
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1109149448859?aff=oddtdtcreator
🎥 Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcQKWkpPB3U
More about The Lunatic Farmer:
https://www.angel.com/watch/shared/904b525e-f06e-4d1c-99eb-ce2b5b6abaad?fbclid=IwY2xjawIq7uRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHf5h-kirjryeWhftcQAORCHYbq_PG5Etek_Ns8Rk9Chb5sa1rPRyB4vhWg_aem_8QEW3IYrlqzoNI-uSW5ejQ


Shout out to #WeAreSFSD Willow Glen art teacher Mrs. Easton! She always does an incredible job teaching students how to be creative, explore tools, and teaches fine motor skills. ❤️🎨




#WeAreSFSD had some visitors for the 100th day! Do these senior citizens look familiar to you?






K4, K5, and 1st grade Fun and Games Clubs got into the Valentine's spirit by making Love Bugs. ❤️🐞#WeAreSFSD


Little learners, big adventures! 📚✨ Early Childhood and K4 have a wonderful time during #WeAreSFSD library time with Mrs. MacAvaney, exploring stories and sparking imaginations. 📖❤️


⭐️ Parents Night Out! ⭐️
Sign up for the Parennt's Night Out hosted by #WeAreSFSD National Honor Society on February 28th from 5:30 - 8:00 below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9rxT5blc2FUwSXPWevhZyVO77kVLPare_XQXmmaUNKzPkcg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawIQnoJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeCoNLo6ajXw-KumLLiIzYp3j-HySXSFTuigaY7C_vPrwRx02lpUlns8MA_aem_sgiLo4p2xQY2W4ldeUGGPA


What an amazing night at #WeAreSFSD's first Stargazing Night! 🌠 Despite some clouds, everyone enjoyed a stellar presentation by Matthew Ryno from The Milwaukee Astronomical Society. Thanks to the PTO for the hot cocoa and treats, and to the NHS students for helping with planet prints on t-shirts. Plus, we unveiled our new telescopes, which are available for checkout! Huge shout out to Mrs. MacAvaney for a brilliant event. Stay tuned for more "out of this world" updates from SFSD! 🌟🔭








We are excited to welcome Officer Pikulik as our new #WeAreSFSD School Resource Officer (SRO)! 👮🏼♀️👍🏻


Willow Glen students finished off with festive fun - a party in the gym as part of their first-trimester celebration! #WeAreSFSD





The "Many Songs, One Voice" concert showcased #WeAreSFSD 2nd and 3rd graders performing multicultural music, dance, puppetry, and poetry, highlighting global expressions and concluding with a message of unity and peace.



Second graders in Mrs. Magyar's class had a great time as they gobbled up the story "A Turkey for Thanksgiving"! After the tale, these little #WeAreSFSD artists put their creative wings to work and crafted their very own turkeys. Talk about a flock of talent! 🦃





#WeAreSFSD Early Childhood students are having a blast discovering the wonders of spider webs! 🕸️✨



Superheroes, supervillains, skeletons, princesses, dinosaurs, aliens, and axolotls...oh my! 🦖👑🦸🏻♂️
Despite the windy weather, this year's Harvest Day parade was a smashing success! Countless smiles and unforgettable memories filled the day. #WeAreSFSD








What a wonderful evening celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our vibrant community! From the delicious cuisines to the captivating traditions, it was a true journey around the world right here at #WeAreSFSD's Willow Glen. 🌎💫
We were thrilled to showcase the diverse heritages of Mexico, Canada, Germany, Palestine, Menomonee Nation, Oneida Nation, Philippines, Sweden, Ukraine, Ireland, Poland, China, USA (African-American, Chinatown, Eastern Europe), and Italy. Each culture added a beautiful thread to our community's story. 🍲🎶
A heartfelt thank you to all the families, staff, and students who came together to make this event a resounding success! 🎉 Special appreciation to Ms. Williams for her vision and dedication in starting this amazing tradition. Here's to many more years of celebrating our diversity! 👏❤️









