FHS Principal's Newsletter 3/10/23

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Saturday, March 11th, 9:00am-4:00pm, Library: OBOB Competition

NEW TIME Wednesday, March 15th, 7:15pm, Gym: ASB Olympics

Thursday, March 16th, 7:00pm, Auditorium: Spring Instrumental Concert

Saturday, March 18th, 1:00-3:00pm: Spring Community Cares Day

Tuesday, March 21st, 6:30-8:30pm, Room M-223 and M-224: Suicide Prevention Training

Wednesday, March 22nd: SAT Day (for all 11th graders)

Thursday, March 23rd, 9:30am-1:30pm: Franklin's Shift at the PTA Clothing Center

Monday, March 27th-Friday, March 31st: Spring Break/NO SCHOOL

Franklin Families and Students,

This has been a trying week for our community. Many events transpired that created both moments of concern and reflection. We recognize that the canceling of classes brings about many questions. However, our district and school leadership take these matters seriously, and will always try to do what is best for both students and staff. As modeled by other schools in similar situations, our staff used the day to be in community, to heal, to plan, and prepare ourselves for the return of school Monday. Our plan is to return on Monday in a unified effort to support the needs of our students.

Our Franklin Beliefs call us to Maximize Relationships; to do this, we must be compassionate in validating students’ lived experiences in order to provide opportunities for restorative growth. We understand that all of our students were impacted this week, and therefore as a staff we will provide time, space, and resources; allowing our collective community to once again come together. We recognize that together is the only way we will make it through.

Your understanding and support is needed and appreciated.

Franklin STRONG,

Chris Frazier

Principal

On Tuesday, March 21st, 6:30-8:30 pm: Lines for Life will offer a 2 hour Suicide Prevention Training for Parents/Caregivers (70 person limit)

WHAT: Learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope and how to get help and save a life

WHERE: FHS Classrooms M-223 and M-224

WHO: Any interested FHS Parent/Guardian

RSVP: Please RSVP here for planning purposes

Questions? Email Holly Vaughn-Edmonds, School Social Worker

Congratulations to the 2023 Franklin High School Rose Festival Court! These outstanding candidates were selected by the Portland Rose Festival Association :

• Sariah Albers, junior
• Abi Crowe, senior
• Scarlett Judson, senior

The representatives virtually gave their speeches to the student body on March 1st and an after-school assembly was held on March 8th where Abi Crowe was crowned by 2022 Princess Megan Bathurst.

Cheer Abi on at the Rose Festival Queen’s Coronation on June 9th at 11:00am as Princess Abi represents Franklin High School on the Portland Rose Festival Court.

Congratulations Princess Abi!

On Saturday, March 4th at the Clackamas County Courthouse the mock trial teams had an outstanding day at their regional tournament. The maroon team turned in an incredible performance, winning their trials and the first tournament bid to state! We want to congratulate Mr. Halberg and the FHS Mock Trial Maroon Team:

• Hazel Allen
• Kaela Babasin
• Brillig Branstrom
• Phebe Doukas
• Charlie Gullung
• Owen Pollack
• Fina Sabatini
• Stella Schumock
• Sydney Smith
• Bella Walker

Please wish this team the best of luck as they represent Franklin on Saturday, March 11th at Mock Trial State Competition at the Multnomah County Courthouse.

Congratulations to the following Choir students on their performances at the PIL District Solo an Ensemble Contest last weekend. They all represented Franklin in an exceptionally mature manner. Bravo!!

• Brian Gardner: Tenor (1st Place)
• Sylvia Glazier: Soprano
• Anna Gunderson: Alto (5th Place)
• Bella Lambertus: Alto
• Cass Marshall: Mezzo
• Freya Maher: Alto (Superior Rating/State 2nd Alt)
• Toby Moore: Baritone
• Georgia Newman: Alto
• Crea Sisco: Soprano (Superior Rating/State)

Franklin Vocal Duet: Superior Rating/State 1st Alt

(Audrey Peters & Freya Maher)

Franklin Fresh Aire Vocal Ensemble: Superior Rating/State 3rd Alt

(Sebastian Brown, Amelia Dusevoir, Brian Gardner, Sylvia Glazier, Anna Gunderson, Ariel Hogan, Bella Lambertus, Freya Maher, Cass Marshall, Georgia Newman, Crea Sisco)

Tuesday, April 4th, 6:00-8:30 pm: Social and Emotional Wellness Night for BIPOC Families

WHAT: Meet, eat and mingle at a Resource Fair with our Community Partners (6:00-6:45 pm); Gather, discuss and learn in affinity spaces from presenters about how to support wellness in our communities. Black/African, Latino, Asian American (Mandarin, Cantonese,Vietnamese), Pacific Islander, and Native American spaces offered

WHERE: FHS Main Hallway, Cafeteria, Break Out Spaces Provided That Evening

WHO: Any BIPOC-identified FHS family

RSVP: Please RSVP here for planning purposes

Questions? Email Holly Vaughn-Edmonds, School Social Worker

The Performing Arts Department of Franklin High School is thrilled to present Arts Alive 2023! Arts Alive is a stunning blend of dance, music, theater and visual arts. We are proud to showcase these students who step up, take a risk and give us their all on stage. Tickets for April 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th can be purchased here.

Any member of the community can receive two free tickets to their show of their choice by volunteering to help put this massive production on. Win, win!

On Wednesday, March 22nd, all 11th graders will take the SAT in the gym. 9th, 10th and 12th graders will participate in college & career and/or social emotional learning activities. This is not an A Day or a B Day. All students will be released at 1:30pm.

FHS needs your help to spread mulch, prune bushes, and provide general maintenance for our campus grounds. This is a great way to contribute to your community and log those volunteer hours! Please bring your own gloves, shovels, and pruners if you have some! Saturday, March 18th, meet at the circle drive by the gym - come for an hour or stay longer, any help is appreciated.

Parents, community members, and students are welcome. Please contact parent volunteer Hannah Kramer with any questions.

Many Italian students are determined to fulfill their dream of being an exchange student in the US and living with an American family for a semester or school year. Ergon Student Exchange only admits strongly motivated, responsible, and respectful students. They are fully vaccinated and will meet all US entry regulations. They carry a $2 million insurance which also covers Covid-related expenses.

To complete the cultural exchange, your son or daughter will enjoy an all-expense paid Italian vacation to visit the family of your Italian student in the summer of 2024, and Ergon sponsors the flight! To learn more, please visit www.ergon-se.org or email info@ergon-se.org. Thank you!

• Spring Community Cares Day (Grounds Clean-Up): March 18th
• Franklin's Shift at the PTA Clothing Center: March 23rd
• Arts Alive: Ongoing through April 29th
• Plant Sale Pick-Up Day: May 3rd
• Staff Appreciation Week: May 8th-12th (keep checking back because this will be updated)

We are thrilled to announce the kick-off of our second annual PTSA Plant Sale! Last year was a huge success, and we're slightly expanding offerings this year. All proceeds directly benefit the students & staff at FHS, through grants and budget line items.

Here are the details:

• Orders Due: Tuesday, April 11th
• Pick-Up Date: Wednesday, May 3rd, 11:30am-4:00pm
• Place your Orders Here (and please consider making a donation for every staff member to receive a plant)
• Sign Up to Help on Pick-Up Day Here

Please help us spread the word to your neighbors & friends. We will also be having a sale for the public from 4:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, May 3rd at the main entrance of the school for people who would rather see the products in person (stock will be limited!).

Volunteers are needed for Franklin's turn at the PTA Clothing Center located at Marshall Campus (Room B-60) on Thursday, March 23rd.

This helpful service exists only because of wonderful volunteers like you! We're looking for 5-6 people to help sort donations or be a "personal shopper" for families who are selecting clothing. The hours are from 9:30am to 1:30pm (you are welcome to work a partial shift if needed, but please note that in the comments). Thank you!

Congratulations to our FHS Story Slam winners, Guhar Noori and Osmond Gillette, both 9th graders, who represented Franklin at the city-wide slam hosted by Lincoln this past week. Their stories were simply amazing. If you weren't able to make it in person, the event was recorded and we'll be sure to share the link here when it's available.

Franklin High School's Battle of the Books team, The Puppy Pirates, will compete against nine other teams from our region this Saturday, March 11th from 9-4 in the Franklin Library. Feel free to come and watch battles, or if you are an OBOB enthusiast and would like to volunteer, please let me know!

This year's Everybody Reads book is A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. The event with Ruth Ozeki will take place on Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Keller Auditorium in downtown Portland. (This is a change from past years, when it has been at the Schnitzer.) Any student can attend the evening event for free. Ruth Ozeki will also be speaking at the FHS Library during 6th period the same day - several classes have arranged to come down for the lecture for an in school field trip!

FREE YOUTH TICKETS: Through our ‘Students to the Schnitz’ initiative, ALL youth with a valid high school ID can claim FREE tickets to this evening event. Order online by entering promo code YOUTH before making a seating selection, or call Portland’5 Box Office at 503-248-4335 to both purchase tickets and claim free youth tickets over the phone.

SAVE THE DATE! Our 2023 student Poetry Slam will take place on Thursday, April 13th in the library at 6pm. Refreshments will be served alongside heartbreaking, mind melting, spirit moving, original spoken word student poetry.

As a community we will share, highlight, or introduce a concept or topic related to our climate and equity work. This section will allow us to learn, use common language and create an opportunity to discuss climate and equity related topics; allowing us to collectively grow as a school community.

March has been recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. In 1987 President Ronald Reagan issued a public proclamation urging Americans to provide individuals with developmental disabilities “the encouragement and opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential.”

At Franklin High School we honor and respect all persons with the mission of helping all students achieve their full potential.

Franklin is looking for a Head Cheer Coach. If you are interested or know someone that is seeking to gain experience as a coach or wants to pursue a cheer coaching career here is a wonderful opportunity.

Please have them apply on the PPS website PPS Employment. Job ID #25691

Interested candidates can also contact Franklin Athletic Director Matt York.

Because game schedules are subject to frequent, often last-minute changes, we don't publish them in this newsletter. Please bookmark this page to have easy access to up-to-date game info.

We ask that all families and students be mindful of the PPS Communicable Disease protocols as we look to keep our students and staff healthy during the winter.

PPS takes these steps to ensure healthy school environments so that in-person learning can continue. In accordance with CDC guidance, we are also urging families to take steps to protect themselves and minimize the spread of communicable diseases in our schools. Such precautions include:

• Keeping your student home when they are sick
• Making sure your student gets a flu shot
• Keeping your student up-to-date on the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters.
• Masking - people with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask
• Washing your hands and avoiding touching your face
  
  

If your student presents symptoms of respiratory illness, including coughing, sneezing, runny nose, fever, or shortness of breath, please contact your health care provider right away.

You can also use the Self-Screening Tool to monitor symptoms or consult with your school nurse for your student’s return to school date.

The health and well-being of our students and staff is extremely important to us. We are keeping close track of the trends in our state and on the local level. PPS will continue to take all the steps necessary to maintain a healthy environment for our students and staff in the coming months.

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