March 6, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Tomorrow, our Juniors will take the state mandated ACT test. The ACT is one measure of academic achievement. Our students have been learning and growing daily in their classes. That growth will continue beyond this exam.
Please encourage your student to do their best on the test and remember these points of information.
Bring your charged chromebook and your chromebook charger. The test will be administered online.
Bring your student ID or a state issued photo ID.
Focus on the task ahead of you. Students are not allowed access to a cell phone or any electronic communication (e.g. smart watches, wearables) for the duration of the test. Please do not bring devices into the testing rooms. Use of cell phone or electronic communication during the test (including breaks) will result in a disqualification of your score. You will not be able to access any reading materials or schoolwork throughout the duration of the test.
Take care of yourself. Get plenty of rest before the test and be sure to eat a good breakfast. We will have breakfast in the cafeteria starting at 7:00 AM.
Snacks will be provided.
Our students in grades 9, 10, 12 will be engaged in an asynchronous virtual day. Teachers will communicate learning expectations electronically.
Here is to a great week!
Sincerely,
Mike Vuolo
SPRING FORMAL
Good morning Sabers!
You're invited to the FHS Spring Formal!
Please join us on Friday March 10th for a night of dancing, games, and a raffle! The theme is Las Vegas and tickets are now on sale! Click here to purchase your tickets. If you are bringing a guest, they MUST have a guest form completed. You can find the guest form by clicking here, or stop by Ms. Sawicky to pick one up.
Just a reminder for this dance and for all dances at FHS - you must have all fees paid and all detention served to be eligible to attend.
FHS SABER CENTER PRESENTS: "ANYTHING GOES!"
It's delightful, delicious and de-lovely! This comedic musical features dancing, singing, and madcap antics aboard the S.S. American bound from New York to London. Billy Crocker is a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt, who is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy Number 13, "Moonface" Martin, aid Billy in his quest to win Hope. After disguises, ploys, confessions, mistaken identities, and marriage proposals, all done to the fantastic music of Cole Porter, how will everything work out? Who knows? Anything Goes!
Thurs, March 16 @ 6:00
Fri, March 17 & Sat, March 18 @ 7:00
Sun, March 19 @ 2:00
REMINDER: NEW DAILY BELL SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ACT TEST DAY TOMORROW, 3/7
Tomorrow, March 7th, Franklin High School Juniors will participate in the ACT exam. This is a state-required, accountability test and is administered to students attending public schools in Wisconsin. All Franklin High School Juniors will need to report to Franklin High School for this testing. Freshman, Sophomore, and Senior students will complete classwork at home through asynchronous virtual instruction. Students will receive further information from their teachers prior to March 7th.
The ACT assessment will be administered through an online platform. There will be no paper and pencil testing. Junior students will need to report to the high school with a fully charged and functional chromebook on Tuesday, March 7th.
Students engaging in testing will report to Franklin High School on Tuesday, March 7th at the regular start time and should be in their testing rooms by 7:20 a.m (test locations will be communicated in advance and posted in the building upon entry the day of the exam). A light breakfast will be available to all 11th grade students in the cafeteria from 7:00 a.m. to 7:20 a.m. Snacks will also be provided to examinees after the completion of the second test. A brief overview of the day can be found below.
Test Day Schedule
Time/Activity
7:00-7:20
Report to testing rooms
7:20
Students check in to testing rooms
(bring school ID)
7:45
Verbal instructions, begin testing
7:55-12:25
Testing
12:25-2:34
Student dismissal
On the day of the exam, examinees should be aware of the following:
A valid photo ID is required for testing.
Students should bring their chromebook & an approved calculator. Students will be provided with the ACT calculator policy during pre-registration.
Students may NOT be in possession of or use cell phones or any other electronic devices during testing or breaks.
Textbooks, dictionaries, scratch paper, reading materials, notes, backpacks, highlight pens, food or beverages, including water, are NOT allowed in the test room.
Thank you for your support. Please feel free to reach out to Franklin High School administration and student services staff with any questions.
LAST CALL FOR 2023 SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM REGISTRATION!
Similar to last year, this year’s Summer Learning Program will be a 4-day program Monday through Thursday. Offering a more condensed program helps us to properly staff the program and provide the flexibility for families and students to enjoy their summer while not missing out on the learning opportunities we offer. Registration is only open through this coming Sunday, March 12th @ 11:59pm. Please note that like last year, registration is NOT first-come-first serve. All information including our Summer Learning Registration Guide and the registration form(s) are on our Summer Learning Program webpage here!
REMINDER: COMMUNITY ED & REC PLANNING
As shared recently, the FPS School Board is seeking feedback on a current plan to expand the Community Education & Recreation Department facilities. Details including preliminary plans are at our website at tinyurl.com/fpsrecplan. Please view all the details and offer your feedback before the FPS School Board next discusses this issue on March 22nd.
SABER PRIDE
(click on the image to the left)
SAVE THE DATE- PROM 2023: GATHERING IN THE ANCIENT GARDENS
Prom 2023: Gathering in the Ancient Gardens
Saturday, May 13th at Discovery World.
Dinner and dancing!
Information about purchasing tickets, the event timeline, and our guest policy will be available at a later date.
UW-VARSITY BAND ROCKS THE SABER CENTER!
GYMNASTICS EARNS WIAA STATE RUNNER UP
FRANKLIN VARSITY DANCE BRINGS HOME 2 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!
MOCK TRIAL TEAM AT STATE TOURNAMENT
MEAUX HITS 1000
BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONS
SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION
Spring sports begin TODAY! If your student is interested in a spring sport at FHS, make sure you register here .
Coaches can be reached via email to request other important information regarding tryouts or season schedules. You can find coaches contact information on our high school website under "Spring Sports".
ANNUAL GRIDIRON GOLF CLASSIC REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SUN 8/6
Registration is now open for our annual Gridiron Golf Classic on Sunday, August 6th benefiting our FHS Football Team! Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Click here for more.
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
As part of the School-Based Mental Health Grant we receive as a district, we are excited to offer another opportunity to train parents, guardians and community members in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA). Our next training opportunity will occur on Friday, April 14th from 11:30 AM-4:00 PM. During the YMHFA course, participants develop an understanding of the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in youth, the importance of early intervention, and how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Participants will engage in a 2-hour self-paced course followed by a 4.5 hour in-person session with a district trainer. If you are interested in engaging in this Fall training, please complete this form no later than Wednesday, March 15th. A confirmation email will be sent to finalize your enrollment in the course and next steps. Please note this is the same course that we have offered within the last year, so please only sign up if you have not yet been certified.
SPRING CRAFT FAIR AT FPMS
Come stop by our spring craft fair where we'll have 75+ unique vendors each with their own crafty creations! Held in the common area of Forest Park Middle School, come and enjoy a bite while shopping for one of a kind items. Whether you're scoring some new home décor, finding some fabulous new jewelry, stuffing Easter baskets, or buying some gourmet treats, there's something here for everyone!
Admissions: $3.00 or 2 for $5.00
Children under 12 free!
All proceeds will benefit the Franklin High School Marching Band to keep them marching forward into their upcoming seasons!
PARKING LOT REMINDER
FRANKLIN LITTLE LEAGUE UPDATES
It may be FREEZING outside, but we're dreaming of sunny skies and green grass...aren't you?! Registration for the 2023 season is now open - head to www.franklinll.org to register.
Sign up here if you are interested in training to be an umpire (must be 12 by May 1, 2023. We’re also running Winter clinics in partnership with the Rec Department- sign up here)
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)
TEACHERS ON CALL HIRING EVENT THIS WED 3/8
NOW HIRING exceptional substitute teachers! Are you wondering what being a substitute teacher all entails? Come join our virtual event to learn more about the process!
Teachers on Call is hosting a hiring event to welcome anyone interested in becoming a substitute teacher in districts throughout MN, WI, IA, and WA! This event is a virtual event, it is free and open to everyone.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
TIME: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
WHAT: An informal event to meet with our recruiting staff and learn more about Teachers On Call and the positions we offer!
REQUIREMENTS: Licensed through the state of Minnesota (requires bachelor’s degree or higher) Wisconsin (requires associates degree or higher) Iowa (Associates Degree or higher) or Washington (Bachelor’s Degree or higher) – if you are not licensed yet, still join! We can briefly go over the requirements to become a substitute in your state and send out some information for you to get started.
UPCOMING FRANKLIN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION HAPPENINGS
The Franklin Educational Foundation is kicking off the new year with many upcoming opportunities for you to support staff, students and Franklin Public Schools as a whole. All of our fundraiser events directly give back to classrooms, student scholarships and educator grants. Click on any of the opportunities below to learn more about these upcoming events or visit our website here for the newest information.
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.
FPS 2023-24 OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
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.
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.
FRANKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY WINTER-SPRING TEEN ACTIVITIES BOOKLET
Click here for the FPL Teen Winter-Spring Activity Booklet that offers plenty of volunteer opportunities and teen program information taking place at the Franklin Public Library now through May! Lots of great information and activities for your teens in grades 6-12!
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: susan.alton@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