8/26/24

As we return to school next week, I would like to (re)share with you what we mean by Saber Pride at Franklin High School. 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. Our staff will certainly be engaging our students in conversations about classroom expectations, learning for the upcoming year, and important habits and skills. 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 to great final days of summer, preparation, and kick off for this school year!

With Saber Pride,

Mr. Vuolo

In an effort to help our freshmen and new students enjoy a smooth transition to Franklin High School, we will again be running an alternate schedule for the first day. On Tuesday, September 3rd, only freshmen, and new students will be in attendance while returning sophomores, juniors and seniors will not report until Wednesday, September 4th.

Buses: Buses will pick up and drop off students at their normally scheduled times and at their normally scheduled locations.

Lunch: All students will have lunch together from 11:00 - 11:30. Hot lunch will be available to students.

Materials/Supplies: Students should bring their student ID, chromebook, and a writing utensil. No additional school supplies are necessary for the first day. It is also recommended that students dress in comfortable clothing as they will be moving around our high school campus throughout the day and will be engaging in activities that require moderate movement.

Schedule:

7:20-7:40 Freshmen and new students report to the Saber Center for the Performing Arts for a welcome with administrators, teachers and counselors.

7:40-11:00 Freshman will meet their Advisor and spend the morning with their Advisory community. We will structure the morning to provide Freshmen with a clear overview of our FHS values , beliefs, and support student learning. New students in grades 10-12 will participate in a modified morning schedule where they will attend relevant sessions and learn pertinent information about FHS from counselors. Each morning session will provide information and activities to help students prepare for their journey as a FHS student. The session focus and schedule of events are as follows:

• Welcome to Advisory

• A Day in the Life of a New FHS Student

• Activities and Athletics

• Navigating Lunch Time

• Saber Pride

• Saber Spirit

• FHS Perspectives

• Chromebook Camp

11:00 – 11:30 Lunch in the Cafeteria

11:35 – 2:34 Shortened schedule

All students will follow their individual schedules for eighteen-minute classes. Teachers will discuss their course and any needed information students will need for the first class day.

Afternoon Schedule Run

1(A) 11:35-11:53

2(A) 11:58-12:16

3(A) 12:21-12:39

4(A) 12:44-1:02

1(B) 1:07-1:25

2(B) 1:30-1:48

3(B) 1:53-2:11

4(B) 2:16-2:34

This year, Franklin Public Schools is partnering with various other organizations to put together a “Parent Series” of topics that may be of interest for parents in our community to learn about. The first event focuses on “Artificial Intelligence” and will take place on Thursday, September 19th from 5pm-8pm in partnership with the Indian Community School. You can see the flyer below and click here or on the flyer to pre-register. Dinner is provided by That’s Amore for anyone who pre-registers. Childcare will be available for non-school aged children and a supervised Open Gym is available for students in 4K-2nd Grade. Keep an eye out in future newsletters for our October and later events!

Pre-SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

Franklin HIgh School sophomores and juniors will have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT test on Tuesday, October 15th beginning at 7:15am at Franklin High School. The cost for this optional test is $18. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. This year’s test is digital/online (only format offered from PSAT).

Deadline to sign up for the PSAT is September 13th!

What is the PSAT (Pre-SAT) / NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)?

An on line test that:

• Assesses academic skill levels and college and career readiness

• Prepares students for college admissions testing

• Provides access to college planning resources

• Allows Juniors to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program

• Connects students with colleges and universities

• Offers suggestions for improvement of academic skills on college admissions tests

Students will receive more information and may sign up for this optional test by filling out the form that will be sent to their FHS email during the first week of school. Registration will not be considered complete until the form is filled out and the $18 fee is turned in to the Student Services office. The required fee can be cash or check made payable to Franklin High School and turned in no later than September 16th. If your child qualifies for Free/Reduced lunch please reach out to Student Services for a fee waiver.

Please check out the PSAT/NMSQT website or contact your child’s school counselor for additional information about the test.

This page contains contact information and summer hours for when our offices are open to the public.

Summer Hours: Currently the District is operating under summer hours whereby the ECC District Office and all schools are open 7am to 3:30pm Monday through Thursday to the public. All buildings are closed to the public on Fridays (unless there is a special program occurring through Community & Rec).

Beginning the first week of school in September, FHS will return to school year hours,

Mon-Fri 7AM-3PM

If you have completed the Back to School Check-in and applied for parking, we will start handing out parking tags on Thursday, August 22nd at the high school office. To pick up your parking tag, Back to School Check-in must be completed, you will need to have all fees paid and no outstanding detentions. Your account will be charged for parking and it is preferred, but not required, that you pay for the entire year ($200). You may pay online or bring in a check (payable to Franklin High School), cash or card when picking up your tag. You will also need to bring in your current driver license and proof of insurance for the car we have on file. Expired insurance cards will prohibit you from obtaining your tag.

Tags will only be sold on the following dates/times.

Thursday, August 22nd from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm

Monday, August 26th from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm

Tuesday, August 27th from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm

Wednesday, August 28th from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm

Thursday, August 29th, from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm

Tuesday, September 3rd, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm

**Beginning on Wednesday, September 4th, parking tags will be sold after school only! If you have not taken care of the process before your first day of school, you are not allowed to park on school grounds and can be ticketed.**

Student parking spots are numbered and are selected randomly by picking a number. You will need to decide which student lot you prefer to park in and that is where you will park for the entire school year. We are selling tags for the south lot (Student Lot A) which is on the Saber Center end of the building, and the north lot (Student Lot B) which is on the pool end of the building. After you decide on which lot to park in, you will be picking a number from a bucket (no trading) and this will be your spot for the entire school year.

If you have not completed Back to School Check In, please have your parents sign into the Powerschool Parent Portal to access and finish this required process. Please do not come in for a tag until this process is done. Paper parking applications (https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/franklin-high-school/student-information/parking) will be accepted only if you did not apply for parking during the Back to School Check-in process.

As we shared in our final newsletters in June, going into the 2024-25 School Year, our Food Service platform has transitioned to a new platform called SchoolCafe. Please note that all remaining balances from last school year have been moved over to SchoolCafe for this year! $$$

Below are (2) handouts that explain the following:

1. Handout 1 (1 page) - Get the App for your smartphone so you can deposit money in your child(ren)'s account(s)

2. Handout 2 (2 pages) Directions on how to create accounts for your students so you can add money, set up automatic payments, and set up low balance alerts.

You can get started with creating your account by going to https://family.schoolcafe.com/FPS and utilize the directions linked above or pictured below.

If after following the directions above, you have any questions, please contact:

Jessica Christensen, Food Service Manager

jessica.christensen@franklin.k12.wi.us

(414)-423-4656

As shared above, Franklin Public Schools now utilizes School Cafe for lunch purchases, menu planning and free/reduced applications. We have updated our website HERE with all of the Free & Reduced Lunch information for the 2024-25 details and that information is also below and this specific spot on our Lunch page explains what to do for Free & Reduced Lunch

All Free and Reduced Lunch applications must be submitted online after August 1st for the upcoming school year. Any families that qualified for free/reduced lunch in the 2023-24 school year (last school year) should apply for new benefits yearly. Last year’s benefits will expire after October 16, 2024. Once approved, you will be notified. Please direct any questions regarding free/reduced lunch or fee waivers to FPS Auxiliary Services Coordinator Heidi Engel (414-525-7634) or heidi.engel@franklin.k12.wi.us Please note that the district office will be closed on Fridays through August 30th.

All SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS for next year are all updated and on our website here.

Please help your child prepare their chromebook for the first day of school! All incoming grades 5K-12 should have a chromebook at home unless it went in for repair over the summer. Please see the nearby handout (and linked here) for things to take care of before heading to school for the first day!

Over the summer, Franklin Public Schools communicated a few times about the Franklin School Board’s decision to move forward with putting a referendum question on the November 5th general election ballot. The recent Summer District Newsletter here has lots of information and updates to review including results from the spring Community Survey, the adjusted scope of the $145M referendum, project focus, October community sharing sessions and tours at FHS, financial information including tax impact, voting information and a phasing video of the projects planned for FHS if the referendum passes.

All of this information is housed on our Franklin Forward website here. Thank you for being informed and please plan to vote on November 5th!

If your child will require ANY (over the counter or prescription) medication for the upcoming school year, please fill out the Request to Administer Medication form found on our district website and have it signed by your healthcare provider.

This form can either be:

1. scanned and emailed to nurses@franklin.k12.wi.us

2. This form can be turned into your school's main office.

In addition, all medication can be dropped off at school in its original container.

Please see the chart below for the state required immunizations for your child(ren) as they enter the grade levels listed.

• The Student Immunization Law requires that all students through grade 12 meet a minimum number of required immunizations prior to school entrance. To remain compliant with the law, the student immunization record must be completed by either claiming a waiver (Step 1, Step 4, and Step 5) or providing the dates of the required immunizations (Step 1, Step 2, and Step 5). Please email, fax, or drop off the completed waiver/record to your school's front office. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to nurses@franklin.k12.wi.us

Homecoming week will be here before we know it! Here's a preview so you can mark your calendars!

Monday, 9/23
- Powderpuff Semis- 3:15- Seniors v. Freshmen & Sophomores v. Juniors

Wednesday, 9/25
- Saber Parade-5:30pm
- Powderpuff Final- 6:15 pm

Thursday, 9/26
- FHS Pep Rally (closed to the public) during the school day

Friday, 9/27
- Student Section Pizza Party- 5:30 pm
- Homecoming Football Game vs. Racine Horlick - 7:00 pm

Saturday 9/28

- Dance at FPMS- 7:30 pm-10 pm

Gold Passes will be sold in the office Monday through Thursday, 8am to noon, in August, and at the Football games.

• Student- $50
• Adult- $60
• Family- $150

FHS Athletics is looking for founding-level sponsors for our Scoreboard Project. For more information, please contact Cordell Smith, the Athletic and Activities Director.

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.

More details will be provided at the time of invitation.

*It is encouraged to begin documenting your service hours as soon as possible.

Juniors interested in the National Honor Society must satisfy the same criteria and should contact Mr. Decker directly for application materials.

More information (including the Community Service Verification Form), guidelines for service hours, and answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the Franklin High School website under Activities & Athletics, where you will find this helpful slide deck: (NHS Info)

Through our continued partnership with Forte Theatre, we are pleased to share that Forte Youth Productions is holding auditions for their next youth musical production, Oliver! Jr that will be taking place at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts in late January and early February! This adaptation of the classic novel & award-winning musical springs to life with some of the most memorable characters & songs to ever grace the stage!

• Auditions for grades 6th-12th: Mon 9/9 & Tues 9/10 6-8pm (please sign up for one 15 min time slot)

• Audition location: FHS Choir Room

• Callbacks: Thurs 9/12 5p-8p

• Rehearsals: Mon 11/25 - Thurs 1/30/25 (no rehearsals during holiday breaks)

• Performances: Fri 1/31/25 to Sun 2/2/25 at the FHS Saber Center

• More info at https://www.fortetheatrecompany.org/oliver-jr

* If you aren't available for auditions, but would still like to be considered, please contact us at randall@fortetheatrecompany.org

The fourth annual Franklin Family Fun Run will take place on Saturday, September 7th at 9am at Froemming Park. Enjoy treats, music, games and more and enjoy quality time with your Franklin neighbors. All registrations and donations benefit the Franklin Educational Foundation. Sign up today!

She Loves Me is part of Forte’s MAINSTAGE season, featuring adult, professional actors from throughout the Milwaukee area and we are super proud to host them at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts! Featuring a score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (“Fiddler on the Roof”) and a book by Joe Masteroff (“Cabaret”), “She Loves Me” follows two feuding clerks in a 1930s European parfumerie who unwittingly fall in love as anonymous romantic pen pals. Based on the story that led to the films Shop Around the Corner & You’ve Got Mail, "She Loves Me" is an endearing romantic comedy you won't want to miss! Tickets on Sale Now here!

Our Community Education & Recreation Department has information out for 2024-25 Before & After School Kids Club.

2024-25 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL KIDS CLUB

CLICK HERE for all 2024-25 Kids Club Information.

• April 1-30: $35/Single; $45/Family non-refundable & guaranteed a spot.
• May 1-June 30: $50/Single; $60/Family non-refundable. Spots based on staffing projections.
• June 30-Aug 19: $70/Single; $80/Family non-refundable. Spots based on staffing projections.
• If questions, contact Shana Gagliardo at shana.gagliardo@franklin.k12.wi.us

Looking to clean out those kids' closets and earn a little cash? Register today to be a seller at our semi-annual children's consignment sale at Forest Park Middle School. This past Spring we had a record amount of sellers and buyers and are expecting similar turnouts this Fall. For more information on SELLING or VOLUNTEERING for this event, check out our website.

Below are links to some helpful student resources!

Hotsheet (scholarship info)

Community Academic & Career Planning Opportunities

Upcoming College Rep Visits

Community Resources for Families

Job Board

With all of the many activities and events happening at FHS, it is suggested that you become familiar with our website. Here are some ways you can find high school information.

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

Instagram: @FHSSABERS