by McKenna Gnas | Apr 23, 2023 | Archive, Community, News
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10:00 AM to noon, the Franklin Public Library (FPL) will be hosting two events in the parking lot. The events are an Arbor Day Celebration and a Citywide Cleanup.
The Arbor Day Celebration is the City of Franklin and the Franklin Environmental Commission handing out free tree samplings while supplies last in a first come, first serve manner. Children present will be given drawings and wildflower seed packets if asked.
The Citywide Cleanup is a “Great American Cleanup Day” where participants and the Franklin Public Works Department (FPW) work together to clean up trash around Franklin. Trash bags will be available use, but participants are asked to bring gloves and pre-register by contacting the FPW by calling (414) 425-2592. If you can’t call, you can pre-register at the library on the day of the event. After this event, you will be given a token of appreciation.
by McKenna Gnas | Apr 21, 2023 | Community, Featured, News, School
Relay for Life is a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. All money raised goes to research, detection, prevention, education, and patient support. This is an FHS student-led event on Friday, May 5, 2023, starting at 5:30 PM and ending at 10:30 PM, at Franklin High School. Watch this website for a final schedule of when events take place.
Anyone can participate in this event ranging from students, staff, and the community. Everyone and anyone is welcome. Relay for Life especially invites and encourages cancer survivors and caregivers to participate so they may honor and celebrate you. There will be water and baked goods available for a small donation to ACS.
Relay for Life encourages you to donate to this cause if you can for the American Cancer Society. You can do that through your own personal donation, asking friends and family to donate, or purchasing raffle tickets or other items on the day of the event.
There have been 7 established teams that have raised an estimated amount of $7,621.12 (April 21). If you sign up through the ACS website with FHS while raising $100 or more, you will receive a 2023 T-Shirt. The goal of this event is to raise $20,000 or more in donations.
This year’s theme is Give Cancer the Boot! Many activities will be present for all ages and planned around the theme. There will be activity stations with games, coloring, a photo booth, and much more.
If you are not able to make it to this event, there are other opportunities to be involved or donate. This weekend, April 22 and April 23, Kendra Scott in Brookfield, will donate a portion of all sales to the FHS Relay for Life! What you have to do is mention FHS Relay at the check out or use the code GIVEBACK-DROLM when shopping online.
Thursday, April 27, Ricardo’s Pizza in the Village of Greendale, will donate 15% of all sales including dine in, carry out, and gift card sales. Just mention FHS Relay for Life at the check out.
If you have any questions about the event, you can contact Diane Gilroy by emailing diane.gilroy@franklin.k12.wi.us or calling (414) 817-5552.
by McKenna Gnas | Apr 19, 2023 | Clubs, Column, Community, News, School
Since June 8, 2022, we haven’t posted anything until this moment. With the web page fully updated and revised by an FHS programming teacher, Mr. Hust, we are able to get back to posting about anything. We’ve come up with more categories that can help inform students, staff, and families of what is going on in our school and community.
The new categories created are academics, art, and creative writing. Soon enough, a google form will be created where students and teachers can submit work that can be featured in the art and creative writing categories.
The Saber Slate was created to provide a way for students to express their opinions, ideas, and creativity, help shape perspectives and identity, and improve writing and vocab. We strive to help students be comfortable with voicing their work and opinions for others to see.
We will be meeting in the Saber Center Commons every Wednesday after school around 2:50 until 3:30. This may change, so please watch for updates. If you are thinking of joining, please fill out this Google Form.
If you have any questions, you can email jessica.kelly@franklin.k12.wi.us or mckenna.gnas@franklinsabers.org
by Reilly Jaworski | Feb 7, 2022 | News
A whole day of roses, chocolates, movies coated in about five layers of tackiness, and widespread feelings of romance or dread depending on your circumstance. Valentine’s Day is a well-known holiday, but that’s not such universal knowledge, is how the infamous holiday came to be.
While legends of the holiday’s inspiration vary, they are all centered on one main figure: someone by the title of Saint Valentine. One story claims that Valentine was a priest in Rome during the third century. Emperor Claudius II instituted a rule that single men were better soldiers than those who had wives and family. So, he banned marriage. Valentine, not liking one bit of Claudius’ new craze, continued performing secret marriages for young lovers. When Valentine’s actions were found out by Claudius, he was sentenced to death. So, according to this story, Valentine’s last moments weren’t particularly fortunate. But, chin up, he does have a pretty cool holiday named after him. Viva la hopeless romanticism!
Our next gruesome story indicates that Valentine was killed after helping Christians escape the clutches of harsh Roman prisons. I don’t like this theory as much. Not incredibly romantic, so in light of the holiday at hand, we’ll move on.
Our last story is slightly less tragic, not at all idyllic, and pathetically romantic. It also happens to be my favorite rendition of Valentine’s history. The tale goes that while in prison, Valentine wrote the first actual “valentine” note before his death to a girl that he was in love with, who was, scandalously, the jailor’s daughter. Quite the affair. The letter is believed to have ended with, “From your Valentine,” a phrase that has carried over into today’s lexicon.
Although it’s likely we will never know the true history of the holiday, most of the stories are romantic, and all are a tad bit sad. If we can choose which one to believe is true, I’m going to stick to a more forgiving and romantic version, and leave out a bit of the gore.
Saint Valentine was an idealist in all of the possible histories he may have lived. When celebrating Valentine’s Day, we should remember to be optimistic, loving, and considerate people not just during the holiday, but moving forward.
by Ryan Withers | Dec 6, 2021 | News
Have you seen an increase in “Out of Stock” or “Supply Chain Issue” signage in public, or even inside Franklin High School? That would be due to the massive supply-chain issues going on worldwide, interrupting countries’ domestic and international concerns regarding the transport of commerce and other material. First, let’s explain what the term “supply chain” even means. Last year, near the start of the coronavirus pandemic you may remember talks about a “supply-chain” issue relating to PPE equipment and COVID-19 hospital supplies. A supply chain is practically a system that consists of multiple steps to get a “product or service” to a consumer, however, the steps involved within the chain can become interrupted due to a variety of factors. In this case across the duration of the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused nearly 750k deaths, it also has slowed economies on a worldwide scale, resulting in closed businesses, lost jobs, and vast supply-chain issues.
Supply-chain issues within the United States have also intensified due to the unprecedented unemployment rates caused by the pandemic. Employers and large corporations can’t find enough workers to work, thus businesses cannot run, trucks cannot be unloaded, and the economy we all know so well cannot function properly. Some corporations have even started raising base hourly wages for entry-level positions nationwide, nowadays entry-level fast-food workers can get paid up to fifteen dollars per hour, which is unheard of. Unfortunately, there is no one solution for supply chain issues. Some “temporary” solutions such as increased pay rates to incentivize those to work are strictly temporary and contribute to increased inflation (if every corporation begins doing so), which often leads to increased prices for daily items we consumers buy consistently.
According to Nick Vyas, an Executive Director for the Kendrick Global Supply Chain Management Institute at the University of Southern California, the current nationwide supply-chain dilemma may not be resolved for the next four to six months. The best thing we can do now is to “curb” our demand for goods, as continued demand with lesser supply will result in increased prices.
by Kush Bansal | Mar 1, 2021 | News
On March 9, the day will arrive in which all Juniors will have to take the standardized test, which may or may not even matter in a few years: the ACT. We’ve all heard the stories about how to “crack the ACT” or how to “beat the system”, but in reality it’s just a test which people cram for in the preceding weeks and then take. Yet, we see SO many students freak out about the pressures about getting the best score for college, which is understandable. That being said, this year the ACT will be done on our Chromebooks. Why? I have no clue. But it can be advantageous for many as an online test can be easier to cruise through, however, just because it’s online doesn’t mean it won’t be challenging. So if you’re here for guidance, you’ve come to the right place. This is the breakdown of the ACT and what you should do to prepare yourself.
What is the ACT? The ACT is a standardized test, similar to what the SAT is, in which students test themselves to see if they have met the proficiency goals required for the colleges they want to go to. Typically, colleges in Wisconsin want scores anywhere from 20-30, however, more competitive schools like Ivy Leagues and schools like MIT need an ACT score of at least 34.
What does the ACT look like? There is the English test which takes 45 Minutes and has 75 Questions. Then there’s the Math test which takes 60 Minutes and has 60 Questions. Then, students get a 15 minutes break. After their break, there is the Reading test which 35 Minutes and has 40 Questions. At last, there is the Science test which takes 35 Minutes and has 40 Questions. Then, the final test is the Writing test which is 40 minutes and DOES NOT factor into you composite score. The English, Math, Reading, and Science tests are ALL multiple choice while the Writing test is a short perspective essay that you have to write.
How is the ACT test scored? The English, Math, Reading, and Science tests are all scored on a scale of 1-36. Then, your composite score is all four scores added up and divided by 4. So, if you get a 31 in English, a 30 in Math, a 26 in Reading, and a 28 on Science, your composite score would be 28.75, which would be rounded up to a 29. You also have an Writing test which is scored on a scale of 1-6 by TWO graders. the scores from both graders are then added up and you get your writing score. So if both graders give a score of 4 for your Writing test, then you get an 8 on the Writing test. The score from the Writing test is not counted in your composite score.
How should you prepare for the ACT? Study everyday. Take at least one practice test a day to help you practice the skills needed to do well on the ACT. Pay attention in class when your teacher goes over the ACT material, as it can be very helpful for your prep. Ask questions, reach out to other people for tips, and stay committed. Lastly, don’t panic. Relax and don’t let the stress of the ACT overcome you. It’s just a test. While it is important, it is also important that you don’t uproot your whole life for the ACT. You can always retake the ACT. Put forth your best effort on test day and you will be fine.
