January 2, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
As we shared last week, we are continuing to mourn the loss of our Senior Ava Allen, Thursday, December 29th.
Please know that we continue to have resources available for students and staff. A variety of resources are included below for those that may be seeking additional support at this time.
Aurora Student and Family Assistance Program - accessible for all families; no insurance required. Call 1-800-236-3231 between 8am to 5pm M-F to schedule an appointment to talk to a counselor.
Onsite Counseling Clinics at Franklin Public Schools (Clinical Psychology Associates) - private counseling partnership with FPS. Call 262-975-0012 to get started. Please note these visits are at the family's expense.
Additional Community and Crisis Resources can be found here.
Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers from National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) guides caregivers as they reaffirm a sense of safety and well-being for youth.
If anyone has any information about this horrific event, please contact the South Milwaukee Police at 414-768-8060
If you or anyone you know needs help, we encourage you to please reach out and utilize these services.
Sincerely,
Mike Vuolo
FHS EXAMS
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM: SOS (SIGNS OF SUICIDE)
During the freshman Intro to PE Health sessions (January 4 and January 5, 2023), the School Social Worker and School Psychologist will teach students about mental health and how to seek support if they are worried about themselves or a peer. They are using a program called Signs of Suicide (SOS). The program teaches students about suicide prevention and encourages them to seek support.
Please read the family letter with more information regarding SOS.
YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY 1/18/23
THE SABER ROAR
Franklin High School's student newscast from 12/21, is our take on how the Grinch Saved Christmas with the help of the Santa Squad!! Enjoy!
CLICK LOGO for this week's issue!
Please note this was Ava's last performance on the Saber Roar. Ava was very proud to be a part of the Saber Roar.
SABER PRIDE
(click on the image to the left)
WINTER ATHLETIC SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the home Saber winter athletics events will be found online at our TicketSpicket link. All tickets are digital - no cash sales.
CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE FRANKLIN SABER TICKET SPICKET LINK
BADGER LEGENDS HELMET RAFFLE FOR ATHLETICS
BADGER LEGENDS HELMET RAFFLE - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Purchase a ticket to win a full size Riddell helmet with authenticated signatures by Wisconsin Badger legends and Future NFL Hall of Famers JJ Watt, Joe Thomas, and Russell Wilson!
Tickets are sold in the FHS office during school hours and at all home basketball and wrestling events this winter. All proceeds raised from the raffle will go towards the purchase of updated fitness training equipment for FHS Athletics.
Drawing to be held on February 3rd, 2023 during the Oak Creek basketball game. Tickets are $10 each or 6 tickets for $50.
If you are interested in donating towards the purchase of fitness equipment directly, please email Jordan Hein, Athletics and Activities Director at jordan.hein@franklin.k12.wi.us
In accordance with WI state statutes, raffle tickets must be sold in-person and cannot be emailed or mailed. Stop in the office or attend a home event to purchase!
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN!
Registration opened at noon on Monday, December 5th for the 2023-24 school year 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.
Please note that any student that is already attending Franklin Public Schools DOES NOT need to register for next school year as a new student. All parents/guardians will be required to review your student’s data during our summer Back-To-School Online Check-In process. Any family who knows a student will not be returning for the next school year should notify your school’s main office staff.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Sophomores with a 3.5 unweighted cumulative grade point will be invited to apply for membership in the Franklin High School National Honor Society at the end of the first semester. Interested students must submit their resume, 2 teacher evaluations, 1 community member evaluation, and document 20 hours of community service (forms will be provided).
Juniors interested in the National Honor Society must satisfy the same criteria and should contact Mr. Decker directly for application materials.
More information and answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the Franklin High School website under Activities & Athletics.
WEAC FUTURE TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
High school seniors who are planning to go into the field of education and whose parent(s) are a WEAC member, a WEAC retired member or who died while holding a WEAC membership are eligible to apply.
Click on the WEAC image for a link to the application.
YEARBOOKS
This year, yearbooks can be ordered ONLINE ONLY through Josten's.
Please visit the yearbook website for more information or reach out to fhsyearbook@franklinsabers.org with questions.
YEARBOOK SENIOR RECOGNITION (BABY) ADS
Senior baby ads will be created on the Josten's website by following these instructions and then clicking here. Ads will be 1/8 of a page and will be designed online by the person submitting the ad. Yearbook ads are to feature senior students only, and there is a limit of one ad per senior student. Each ad is $60 and the deadline is February 9th.
Please visit the yearbook website for more information or reach out to fhsyearbook@franklinsabers.org with questions.
HELPFUL LINKS FOR STUDENTS
Below are links to some helpful student resources!
Community Academic & Career Planning Opportunities
Community Resources for Families
FHS INFORMATION LINKS & TIPS!
CATCH UP ON DISTRICT NEWS
Please be sure to read the newest District Newsletter. You can access all the issues here.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
All past FHS Newsletters are stored on our website here
Email: Angela.Rios@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/franklin-high-school
Location: 8222 S 51st St, Franklin, WI 53132, USA
Phone: 414-423-4640
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinHighSchoolSabers
Twitter: @franklinsabers