January 23, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
As we start our new semester, I would like to reshare with you what we mean by Saber Pride at Franklin High School (this message was originally shared in August!). For our students to be respectful, responsible, and engaged every day, is to give themselves the best opportunity to maximize the moments they have. Consider reflecting on or talking about how your student can demonstrate Saber Pride every moment of every day. When our scholars have and live Saber Pride, our pride of Sabers is stronger together. Vince Lombardi once said, "the quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." Our individual commitment to Saber Pride and one another is what will make Franklin High School a better place to learn, a better place to work and part of a better community.
Here is a great kick off to our second semester!
Sincerely,
Mike Vuolo
FORTE YOUTH PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS “THE MUSIC MAN JR!” THIS WEEKEND
There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian in this classic musical comedy. Filled with wit and warmth - as well as some of Broadway's most iconic songs - this is family entertainment at its best! This heartwarming stage adaptation features a fantastic cast of 10-18 year olds from throughout the Greater Milwaukee Area, including some young Franklin thespians! With a running time of 75 minutes, this is a great opportunity to introduce young ones to the magic of live theatre at our own Saber Center for the Performing Arts at Franklin High School! Get your tickets now for this weekend!
Friday, January 27 @ 7 pm
Saturday, January 28 @ 7 pm
Sunday, January 29 @ 2 pm
Click here for tickets that range from $12-$15
TEEN COOKIES & CANVAS EVENT AT FRANKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Join us for an afternoon of painting and cookies on Tuesday, January 31st from 4:30-5:30pm! Paint an original or recreate a favorite masterpiece. We provide canvas, paint, brushes and treats. This free program is open to grades 6-12. Registration is required. Please see the flyer for details on how to register!
THE SABER ROAR
Stories include:
Roar Store Rover
New Years Resolutions
SAGE
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Tribute to Ava Allen
SABER PRIDE
(click on the image to the left)
FHS VARSITY DANCE TEAM HAS FIRST PLACE FINISHES
Another stop on the journey complete! And the next stop….Regionals!! Ready to keep working!
1st Place Division 1 Pom
1st Place Division 1 Jazz
SKI TEAM REPORT
CONGRATS TO THE SABER GIRLS BOWLING TEAM FOR THEIR BIG WIN 1/14!
MOST OUTSTANDING WRESTLER
GYMNASTICS TEAM TAKES FIRST AT 2023 FROSTY INVITE
FORENSICS TEAM TOURNAMENT ACCOLADES
JAZZ ENSEMBLE INSPIRES ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
The FHS Jazz Ensemble shared joyful and energetic performances at ALL five elementary schools in the district on Friday! This concert tour is part of a plan providing experiences that expose, inform, encourage and inspire students through the performing ensembles (band, choir and orchestra) offered in FPS
The students and staff at each school were so gracious, supportive, and fun as they clapped and danced along to music selections performed by our HS students!
JAZZ CABARET 2023--MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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!
SOS PROGRAM 1/26 & 1/27 FOR FRESHMAN
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.
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: 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