Activities

Forest Park Activities

Registration for all Forest Park activities happens in person at the first meeting or through an online sign up system created by the advisor of that club. Sign up instructions will be shared in the weekly bulletin with all Forest Park families.

All clubs are open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.

Each club charges a $25 participate fee. This is added to the student's PowerSchool account 1-2 weeks after the club begins. This fee is expected to be paid within 1 week of being posted to your student's account. This can be paid online in PowerSchool or the student can drop off cash or check in the main office. Students that do not pay this fee on time will be temporarily suspended from the club until the fee is paid.

Once a student has paid for 3 sports/clubs (total of $75), any other $25 sport/club fees will be waived for that school year. Once a family has paid for $150 worth of athletic/activity fees, any additional sport/club fees would be waived for that year.

Anime Club

Name of Club: Anime Club

Description of Club: Hello and Welcome to Forest Park’s Anime Club. What is Anime Club? It is a place for you to meet with other students who are interested in Japanese anime to socialize, read manga, watch anime shows, and create anime artwork. This is an opportunity for you to spend time with other students who love anime, just like you!

Advisor: Ellen Montenero (ellen.montenero@franklin.k12.wi.us)

Start Date: Oct

End Date: May

Open To: All students in 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade

Link to Meeting Dates/Calendar: Please check the welcome letter for our list of meetings dates. Families must complete this permission slip in order to participate in Anime Club.

Art Club

ART CLUB: Please fill in THIS form to sign up for the 2024 - 2025 FPMS Art Club. We will be limiting each class to the first 30 sign ups. If you sign up after the first 30, you will be put on a waitlist and contacted by Mr. Korb, Mrs. McGilton, or Ms. Krembs. We have a lot of great after school art making opportunities lined up starting with the ART CLUB T-SHIRT design.

Art Club meetings:

8th Grade will meet on TUESDAYS

7th Grade will meet on WEDNESDAYS

6th Grade will meet on THURSDAYS

Description of Club: Art Club is a place for you to create artwork for yourself, the school, and the community. This is an opportunity for you to learn how to make new things that you would not be able to in class. It is a place to create artwork for the school to view and also for you to make something and take it home with you. It is also a place to create artwork that the community can admire at different district events.

Open To: The first 30 students in each grade (6th, 7th, and 8th) to sign up. Sign ups will take place online and info on how to sign up will be shared when available.

Forms and Fees: To join art club, you will need to pay the $25 activity fee along with the $10 supply fee (total of $35). These will be added to your PowerSchool account after the first meeting. It is expected that these fees are paid as soon as possible in order for the advisors to provide the needed materials for the club. If your fees are not paid by a certain date, you will be out of the club.

Attendance Policy: Like all activities, you may only miss two dates, otherwise, you will be considered out of the club.

Best Buddies

Name of Club: Best Buddies

Description of Club: Forest Park's Best Buddies promotes creating friendships with peers and making connections within our school community. We facilitate friendships between people with and without developmental disabilities to improve the quality and level of inclusion in our building.

Advisors: Kim Maas (kimberly.maas@franklin.k12.wi.us) and Jen Lemberger (jennifer.lemberger@franklin.k12.wi.us)

Start Date: October

End Date: May

Open To: All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders

Link to Meeting Dates/ Calendar: Coming soon!

Important Information: We will hold an after school informational meeting for students in October. Our Match Party is also in October, and is scheduled later in the evening as parents/guardians are encouraged to come and receive more information about Best Buddies Wisconsin. Our first official meeting will be in November. Dates coming once the school year begins!

See this video for more info on Best Buddies!

Pop Strings

Name of Club: Pop Strings

Description of Club: Pop Strings is an extracurricular activity open to any orchestra student looking to continue their musical journey! It’s a great way to meet new friends from other classes and to improve your skills on your instrument. 8-Bit Strings focuses on music from video games, movies, and popular artists.

Advisor: Rebekah Stege: rebekah.stege@franklin.k12.wi.us

Start Date: October/November

End Date: May

Open To: Students currently enrolled in Orchestra 6, 7, or 8. Please fill out this form if you are interested in joining.

Link to Meeting Dates/ Calendar:

Other Information: Rehearsal starts at 7:00 am, so please arrive between 6:45 am and 6:55 am to ensure we start on time. Students arriving before 7:00 am may be dropped off outside of the music wing using the bus loop. Please use the entrance by the flagpole.

Drama

Name of Club: Drama Club

Description of Club: Students work together as cast and crew to present a performance at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts. Actors audition and then rehearse learning skills in performance, character development and team building. Tech Crew attends work days and technical rehearsals/performances learning skills in design, lights, sound, painting and stage management.

Advisor: Erika Navin (erika.navin@franklin.k12.wi.us)

Start Date: September

Crew Information Session: -----

Performance Date: ----

Open To: All students in 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade

Important Information: Please visit the Drama Club Website to find more detailed information about practices and tech crew.

Forensics

Name of Club: Forensics

Description of Club: Are you interested in creating a commercial, telling a story, making things up on the spot, persuading an audience, or acting in the spotlight? Then, forensics is for you! Forensics is a club focused on improving public speaking skills through fun individual or group competitions. Find out more information at the student informational meeting after school on December 10th, 2024 followed by a brief parent meeting at 4:00.

Advisors: Kim Maas (kimberly.maas@franklin.k12.wi.us) and Haleigh Keske (haleigh.keske@franklin.k12.wi.us)

Start Date: December/January

End Date: March

Tournament Season is February-March with most meets on Saturdays.

Open To: All Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade

Link to Meeting Dates/ Calendar: Coming Soon!

Other Information: There will be an informational meeting before the season begins.

Pop Singers

Jazz Band

Name of Club: Jazz Band

Description: Jazz Band students study traditional Jazz literature from Dixieland, swing, to contemporary styles. Beginning improvisational techniques are learned. Rehearsals are held once a week before school.

Advisor: Chris Dunmire (chris.dunmire@franklin.k12.wi.us)

Website: FPMS Bands

When: October through May.

Open To: Students playing traditional "Big Band" Instruments. Participants must be enrolled in Band, Orchestra or Choir. An audition is required.

Outdoor Club

OUTDOOR CLUB: This club is for students who are interested in the outdoors. Topics may include: fishing, hunting, taxidermy, camping, biking, nature studies, environmental education, natural resources and conservation, community service, and other outdoor activities. Meetings will entail a variety of activities including: hands-on projects, discussions and demonstrations, videos, handouts, guest speakers, and field trips. This club will meet approximately twice per month and both boys and girls are welcome to join. Outdoor Club allows for 10 participants from both 6th and 7th grade and 20 participants from the 8th grade. Links for each grade are below:

Outdoor Club Sign up for 6th graders

Outdoor Club Sign up for 7th graders

Outdoor Club Sign up for 8th graders

Description: This club is for students who are interested in the outdoors. Topics may include: fishing, hunting, taxidermy, camping, biking, nature studies, environmental education, natural resources and conservation, community service, and other outdoor activities. Meetings will entail a variety of activities including: hands-on projects, discussions and demonstrations, videos, handouts, guest speakers, and field trips. This club will meet approximately twice per month and both boys and girls are welcome to join.

Advisor: Craig Adams (craig.adams@franklin.k12.wi.us)

When: October through June - Generally meets once a month after school until 4:30.

$25 club participation fee + $10 fee supply fee is required to join Outdoor Club.

SAGE

Name of Club: SAGE

Description: One of our goals at FPMS is to ensure that all students feel safe and connected. SAGE works to bring people of different sexual orientations and gender identities together in a safe environment to promote respect, friendship, and support. We will be planning activities that promote kindness and acceptance. Our mission is to create a safe space for students and staff. We are inviting ALL students to get involved in SAGE.

Advisors: Mindy Greco (melinda.greco@franklin.k12.wi.us), Ellen Montenero (ellen.montenero@franklin.k12.wi.us), and Bernadette Van Lith (bernadette.vanlith@franklin.k12.wi.us)

Meeting Dates:

COMING SOON!

Ski and Snowboarding club

Name of Club: Ski and Snowboarding

Description of Club: Ski and snowboard at Alpine Valley for a discounted price.

Advisors: Bill Zomboracz (william.zomboracz@franklin.k12.wi.us)

Start Date: December

End Date: January

Open To: All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and their families

For more information use this Link!

Club dates are:

Tuesday, December 3rd

Friday, December 13th

Tuesday, January 7th

Friday, January 17th

Tuesday, January 28th

Tuesday, February 4th

Makeup date is Tuesday February 11th.

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Any questions email Bill Zomboracz at william.zomboracz@franklin.k12.wi.us

Student Council

Name of Club: Student Council

Description of Club: Student Council is a group of leaders in our school who organize and execute fundraisers, as well as complete service project.

Advisor: Erin Szablewski (erin.szablewski@franklin.k12.wi.us)

Start Date: September

End Date: May

Open To: Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

The form to apply for Student Council will open Monday, September 16th, and will close on Friday, September 20th at 3:00 p.m. Please use this link to apply. All applicants will be notified via email if they were chosen as a representative by Tuesday September 24th.

All Student Council Representatives must be committed to attending monthly meetings as well as helping at Student Council-sponsored events and activities. Monthly meetings will take place on

Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:35 a.m. in the Student Commons at FPMS. A list of meeting dates is below. Please only apply for the Student Council if you can attend these meetings.

Meeting dates (Fridays):

September 27th
October 18th
November 22nd
December 13th
January 31st
February 21st
March 14th
April 25th
May 30th
**Activity Night - May Date TBD**
June 6th

Yearbook

Name of Club: Yearbook

Description of Club: Our yearbook is a student production. Students take pictures, and learn how to layout and publish a school yearbook. They meet approximately once a week after school.

Advisor: Karisa Stiglitz (karisa.stiglitz@franklin.k12.wi.us)

Start Date: October

End Date: March

Open To: Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

YEARBOOK APPLICATION LETTER: Students should fill out this application form if they are interested in being part of the FPMS Yearbook Club. Applications are open from Monday, September 16 - Thursday, September 19.

Change Club

Are you one of the students who wants to help the world, but doesn’t know where to start? That’s what the Change Club is for. Learn about how to help change the world by completing fun activities that range from word searches to art and writing! Meetings are from 3:15 to 4 every other Wednesday!

Advisor: Erin Krembs (erin.krembs@franklin.k12.wi.us)