September 27, 2021
Picture Retake Day
Pre-orders are not done for retakes. Instead, orders can be placed afterwards - your student will be sent home with their ordering info at the time of pictures.
New Yearbook Ordering Site!
This year, yearbooks can be ordered ONLINE ONLY through Josten's. If you place your order by 9/17 you will receive free icons on your book! Prices will increase after November 5th, so be sure to order early.
Please visit the yearbook website for more information or reach out to fhsyearbook@franklinsabers.org with questions.
Yearbook Senior Pictures & Ads
New this year, senior pictures will be submitted directly to the Josten's website (follow this link: https://images.jostens.com/416204368). Senior pictures are due by November 6th and must be submitted to this link in order to be included in the yearbook. If your photographer is submitting your portrait, please make sure to share this info with them, as it is a different process than previous years.
Senior baby ads will be created on the Josten's website by following these instructions. 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 $50 and the deadline is February 10th.
Please visit the yearbook website for more information or reach out to fhsyearbook@franklinsabers.org with questions.
2021 Homecoming Information
The Homecoming Dance is scheduled for Saturday, Oct 9 from 7:30 - 10pm. Ticket sales begin on Monday, Oct 4. Dance tickets are $10 per person (cash and check only!) and are sold in the office from 7:00 am - 7:15 am, during lunches, and 2:35 - 3:30 pm. Ticket sales are open to all FHS students who meet the requirements. Click here for more information about Homecoming and ticket sales.
Winter Athletics Registration is Open!
Hey, Hey, Hey... check out the students who have been showing Saber Pride this week!
Parent Teacher Conferences
The High School will again be conducting Parent Teacher Conferences digitally/virtually by appointment. If you are unable to meet or need to meet with a teacher in person, please reach out to that teacher to set up a meeting.
Our conferences are meant to offer time for brief conversations regarding your student's progress. If you require a more lengthy discussion regarding your student or are unable to meet within the time and space available, please email or call the teacher and arrange a mutual time to meet. Every day is an opportunity to connect. Never hesitate to reach out. We will be sharing the sign up links on 9/29.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Interested in Attending a Service Academy?
Do you know students interested in attending a service academy? The admissions process and academic requirements are unique for service academies. Please attend this session to learn more about the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), one of the five federal service academies that include West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, and Coast Guard academies.
Date: Sept. 28, 2021
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Who: All interested students
What: Virtual question and answer session with some of our outstanding Midshipmen. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about the admissions process and what it’s really like to attend USMMA.
To register for the session, please use the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpcOytqDksH9TFhXtxZ-QVZeNUK0TiEI4R
Wisconsin Education Fair (WEF) - Oct 14th!
ECCP & SCN Applications Due by Oct 1
The deadline for spring ECCP & SCN courses is Oct 1, 2021. Applications can be sent via email to your assigned School Counselor and our Principal, Mr. Michael Vuolo OR in person to the Student Services Office. Please reference these resources to learn more:
ECCP Courses - strategies and resources to select ECCP courses even when a course schedule isn’t yet available.
ECCP Applications - the UW and WAICU applications are fillable pdfs for easy electronic transmission.
Start College Now Applications for the spring term are also due by Oct 1.
Please reach out to your assigned school counselor if you have any questions.
ASVAB Test 2021
Franklin HIgh School will be offering the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test on Wednesday, October 20th at 7:20am to all interested students in grades 11 and 12. This is a 3 hour test that can serve as the “entrance” exam for the military. The ASVAB also has an excellent career exploration piece that is great for all students even if they are not interested in the military. The test is open to all juniors and seniors. Students should consider taking this test if they are interested in the military or if they want to experience a different career exploration tool. This is also a great opportunity to practice test taking skills! There is no cost to take the ASVAB. Students will receive an email with a registration link on Tuesday, September 28th. Please see Mrs Gilroy in Student Services with any questions.
Bus Reminders
Bus Driver Shortage: Please review this document that we shared on August 31 with all families to make you aware of how a bus driver shortage could impact our bus routes and how we will communicate this with you in the event we can not secure a driver for your child’s route.
Bus Riders Wear Masks: Any individual on a school bus (or any public transportation) is federally required to wear a mask. Please make sure your student has a mask before heading to the bus. Even if students are choosing not to wear a mask while at school, a mask must be worn on the bus at all times. Thank you.
Need a Bus Change or Addition? If you have any additions or changes needed for the busing of your child, please use this Bus Change or Addition Form.
Bus Drivers Needed: We are continuing to support First Student in their recruiting efforts. First Student provides $20/hour starting pay, a $1500 sign-on bonus, paid CDL training, 20-hours a week guaranteed with extra hours available, a child ride-along program, and no experience necessary. If you are interested in a career with First Student or know someone who may be, please pass along this opportunity. All hiring information for bus drivers is here.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Opportunity for Parents & Community Members
As part of a School-Based Mental Health Grant we received as a district, we are excited to offer a Fall and Winter opportunity to train parents and community members in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA). During the YMHFA course, participants develop an understanding of the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, 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 online course followed by a 4.5 hour in-person session with a district trainer on Friday, November 19th from 12-4:30pm. If you do not have access to needed technology for the online self-paced portion, arrangements can be made to provide you with a device and/or internet access. The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 19th. Please complete this survey to indicate your interest in participating. A confirmation email will be sent to finalize your enrollment in the course and next steps.
Franklin Public Schools is Hiring
We are hiring for Food Service Workers ($15/hour starting wage, full and part time), Kids Club Workers (working with students before and after school), and Bus Drivers ($21/hour starting wage, other bonuses, paid training through First Student in Muskego).
Click on the images below to go right to the postings and join a great team!
CATCH UP ON DISTRICT NEWS
Please be sure to read the newest District Newsletter that comes out now every Friday. You can access all the issues here.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
All past newsletters are stored on our website here
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