April 17, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
As we have shared, the first Wednesday of every month we have Blue Shirt Day for our kindness initiative. When we give students our student engagement survey, one of the lowest positive responses is around the question: Students in my school care about each other’s feelings. “Be Kind” is a vision for a welcoming school culture, a culture of belonging, helping, empathy, compassion, understanding, and cooperation. While we work every day in our classes, activities, and athletics to be a little better than we were the day before, we also know we need to continue to get better at making Franklin High School a school where everyone, every day, knows they belong at FHS.
Our staff is committed to making FHS a better community and engaging our students in actions that promote positive behaviors and a culture of stepping up and taking action to realize the intent behind our kindness initiative.
Sincerely,
Mike Vuolo
TORNADO AND SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
April 17th-21st is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Severe weather can occur at any time and in any part of the country. Severe weather can include hazardous conditions produced by thunderstorms, including damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, flooding and flash flooding, and winter storms associated with freezing rain, sleet, snow, and strong winds.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes per year. The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed 28 tornadoes touched down in the state of Wisconsin during 2022.
In addition to preparedness and education this week, the State of Wisconsin is also conducting a statewide tornado drill on Thursday, April 20 at 1:45 pm and 6:45 pm. Everyone is encouraged to review emergency plans and the shelter-in-place locations (located on the Safety Maps at all entrances and near elevators/stairways). The drill will not include a mock tornado warning issued, which means there will be no test alerts sounded on NOAA Weather Radios. Some communities may still choose to test their outdoor warning sirens during the drill times.
All FPS elementary buildings will be conducting drills in conjunction with the statewide drill at 1:45PM.
Please review other information below and click on the image to see more severe weather information from the National Weather Service.
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.
OPEN ENROLLMENT: At the January 25, 2023 School Board Meeting, the FPS School Board approved (81) open enrollment seats for the 2023-24 school year. Online applications for open enrollment are accepted beginning Monday, February 6th through Friday, April 28, 2023 @ 4pm. For all other open enrollment information, please view our webpage here which includes the breakdown of open seats by grade level and directions to follow for those wishing to open enroll. For any questions, please contact Heidi Engel, FPS Auxiliary Service Coordinator by email or phone (414) 525-7634.
SABER PRIDE
(click on the image to the left)
IMPORTANT PROM 2023 INFORMATION
Prom 2023: Gathering in the Ancient Gardens
Saturday, May 13th at Discovery World.
Dinner and dancing!
Tickets for Prom 2023 will go on sale starting April 17th.
Ticket sales will end on April 28th at 3:30 pm.
Ticket sales will be conducted on TicketSpicket and will require an individual code to be able to purchase a ticket. More information will be sent closer to April 17th.
Cost
The cost will be $90 per ticket (includes a catered dinner from Bartolotta's)
Who can buy tickets?
Only juniors and seniors will be able to purchase tickets (sophomores or non-FHS guests must be guest of a FHS junior or senior)
What if I have detentions or unpaid fees?
Any students with unserved detentions or unpaid school fees are not eligible to attend. Please address unserved detentions or unpaid fees now before ticket sales begin. The FHS office will send reminders for those with unserved detentions or unpaid fees.
What about non-FHS guests?
Non-FHS guests must have this guest permission slip signed by home school and returned to FHS office before April 28th (no exceptions - plan ahead!)
SENIOR HONORS NIGHT
- Senior honor students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Class of 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
- Outstanding Seniors
- Selected scholarship winners
- Students of the Year selected by each FHS department
Students and families were sent an email notification about Honors Night. Students are requested to complete their Honors Student Biography Information form asap.
HEALTHCARE, HOSPITALITY, MANUFACTURING AND SEASONAL HIRING EVENT
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.
SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL
Franklin Noon Lions Club New Due Date 05/05/2023
Three $1000 scholarships to three Franklin High School graduating seniors. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college, technical, trade or vocational school involving a 2-YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM. for more information and application, please click HERE. All submissions will be turned in to Student Services or emailed to monica.bednar@franklin.k12.wi.us
Waterstone Bank Due 04/21/2023
Two Franklin Seniors will receive $500 to use at a 2 year tech or 4 year higher education institute. The Student has made the most of their high school years. Applications can be picked up in Student Services, or found here.
Don't forget to visit our Scholarship Hotsheet to see other scholarships that are available.
FRANKLIN BASEBALL FUNDRAISER
FHS SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER
UMPS FUNDRAISER
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!
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.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
Wed, Apr 19, 2023 Patriots' Day
Sat, Apr 22, 2023 Environmental Awareness Day (Earth Day)
(annually on April 22)
Sun, Apr 23, 2023 National School Library Week
(Librarian & Workers during this week)
Mon, Apr 24, 2023 After School Professionals Week
(last week April)
Wed, Apr 26, 2023 Administrative Professionals Day
(Wednesday during last full week of April)
Fri, Apr 28, 2023 Arbor Day
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.
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)
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