Donate to FSI Hurricane Recovery Fund
Good morning Franklin families,
I hope everyone has enjoyed a lovely break filled with people you love. Take today to rest up – the three weeks from now to winter break are a sprint! We have a lot of learning to do and there are many opportunities to get involved, be engaged, and support our students at athletic, social, and music events. I look forward to seeing many of you before the break!
This week gets us off to a rocking start with Spirit Week, Giving Tuesday, and Homecoming. We’ll also sneak in our rescheduled school pictures- so plan ahead. Students and staff are invited to join the fun with the following Spirit Week themes:
- Monday – Pajama Day
- Tuesday – Bolts Day – wear school gear and come cheer on our team!
- Wednesday -Dress Like a Teacher Day
- Thursday – Ugly Sweater Day
- Friday – Anything But a Cup Day
Please remember that school pictures are Thursday for high school students and Friday for middle school. Parents/families are responsible for determining what your student will wear for school pictures. We do not make those decisions on your behalf.
Friday evening our high school Prom Committee is hosting a movie night for middle school students and on Saturday high school students are invited to join us for the Homecoming Dance. More information is provided below for both events.
Giving Tuesday is this Tuesday!
Please join us this Tuesday in the annual global day of giving and gratitude. This year we are asking our broader community to help us as our region recovers from Hurricane Helene. As we move into the longer-term recovery efforts, schools play an important role in community resilience and recovery. Schools are essential as communities get back to work – both because we provide safe and engaging spaces for students and also because we are on the front lines. We are often the first responders, providing and connecting students and families with services and resources.
Our Stronger Together Hurricane Recovery Fund will help us fill the gaps in our educational program, ensuring we are able to provide transportation, meals, and engaging activities like field trips for our students. It will also help us meet the immediate needs of our students and staff – providing gift cards for food or gas, or replacing items lost in the floods.
Donate to FSI Hurricane Recovery Fund
If your family is in a position to give, please consider a larger contribution this year. If you experienced loss during the hurricane, perhaps you can share the donation link and information with your extended friends and family members who want to help WNC recover. Join us on Facebook or Instagram this Tuesday at 8 am, 10 am, noon, 2 pm, and 4 pm for live updates and to hear the stories of resilience from our community!
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinSchoolofInnovation
We are stronger together. Thank you for choosing Franklin and for working with us to create a great school community.
Upcoming Events
Spirit Week dress up days all week – see themes under Athletic News
Tues, Dec 3
- 5 – 6 pm: MS Bball (V) vs Trailblazers @ FSI
- 6:30 pm: HS Bball vs Trailblazers @ FSI
Thurs, Dec 5: High School Picture Day (including seniors)
- 7:30 pm: FSI Night Out for Sound of Music @ Asheville Community Theatre
Fri, Dec 6: Middle School Picture Day
- 3:30 – 5:45 pm: MS Movie Night – students may stay in the Community Room at dismissal until Movie Night begins. Please pick up promptly!
Sat, Dec 7: High School Homecoming Dance
- 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the Community Room
Keep up with our Community Calendar: FSI Community Calendar
Need to see the year at a glance? FSI 2024-25 Academic Calendar
Athletics News
MS (V) and HS basketball return to action on December 3rd by hosting the Trailblazers in a double header. MS tips off at 5:00 and HS will follow at approximately 6:30pm.
Homecoming 2024 & Spirit Week
Spirit Day Themes
Monday 12/2- Pajama Day
Tuesday 12/3- Bolts Day
Wednesday 12/4- Dress Like a Teacher Day
Thursday12/5- Ugly Sweater Day
Friday 12/6 – Anything But a Cup Day
The High School Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 7:00-9:00pm. Tickets for the dance will go on sale on November 25th. Ticket Prices: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
We are in need of some items (snacks, drinks and decorations) to make the Homecoming Dance fun and magical. Please click on the link to see what items are needed. We appreciate your help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F45A4A82BA5FE3-51704912-fsihomecoming
Parent Crew
Please help us celebrate and honor our wonderful teachers and school staff during this holiday season! If you are able to help, consider a donation to the Holiday Staff Giving Pool. Every contribution will be shared directly with our school staff!
Holiday Staff Giving Pool https://franklinschoolofinnovation.networkforgood.com/projects/240091-2024-staff-holiday-giving-pool
Sound of Music FSI Community Get-Together Dec 5
FSI students, families and staff are invited to attend Asheville Community Theatre’s performance of “The Sound of Music” on Thursday December 5 at 7:30. The cast and crew features several members of the Franklin community, Matt and Everett Leggat, Vivian, Nadia and Janice Kominski. Micah Usher is the presenting artist in the lobby gallery. “Pay what you can” tickets can be purchased at ACT.
This is a fun opportunity to support our community, enjoy live theatre, and hang out with other FSI families!
Middle School Movie Night Dec 6
Holiday Movie Event for Middle School!
The prom committee is hosting a holiday movie showing for FSI middle school students.
Date: Friday, December 6th
Time: 3:30 – 5:45
Tickets: $3
Snacks and drinks: $1
Movies: Home Alone and Elf
Questions? Email Gretchen Kehrberg, gkehrberg@thefsi.us
After School Clubs
MS Drama Club
The first meeting of the Middle School Drama Club will be held on Tuesday December 3rd from 3:30-4:30 in Ms. Lexa’s room, 178. At the meeting, we will read the play being produced and information about the rehearsal schedule will be provided. Auditions for the play will be the following week, Tuesday December 10 from 3:30-4:30. All middle school students are welcome to attend! Email elexa@thefsi.us with any questions.
We have updated our Club listing, which is also posted on our website. Many clubs are starting or resuming this week! You can check the listing and see which clubs are starting back up here: 2024 FSI Clubs. Please remember that students need to sign in to Beyond the Bell for after school clubs.
Reminders
Apply for Free/Reduced Lunch
We strongly encourage families to apply for free and reduced lunch. If your family is experiencing a loss of income due to the hurricane, you may qualify for free or reduced meals based on your current income. It is important to our school to collect this information for two reasons. First – it helps us support our families! We will use the free and reduced meal application for all school-based financial aid and scholarships, including meals as well as scholarships for field trips, Beyond the Bell services, and clubs.
Having accurate information about the number of families who qualify for free or reduced lunch also supports the school. Some sources of funding are based on this number.
You can apply for the free and reduced meal program at www.myschoolbucks.com or under the quick links through your My School Bucks app. If you have any issues, contact Tammey Harper at tharper@thefsi.us.
MANNA Packs for Kids
MANNA Packs for Kids is a take-home food program that provides a weekly bag of food to students. Bags will contain items such as proteins, fruits, vegetables, snacks and/or breakfast items.The “MANNA Packs for Kids” program’s mission is to serve those families with children who are experiencing economic difficulty and could use assistance in providing food when school meals are not an option. To join the program, please fill out the Manna Packs google form here.
