FHS Principal's Newsletter 11/11/22

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Friday, November 11th-Saturday, November 12th: Last Chance to See Mamma Mia!

Saturday, November 12th, 2:00pm: Fall Grounds Clean-Up Day

Tuesday, November 15th, 6:00pm, Cafeteria: Black Parent Night

Thursday, November 17th, 4:00pm, Cafeteria: ASB Fall Art Sale

NEW DATE: Thursday, November 17th, 6:30pm: ASB Olympics

Saturday, November 19th, 12:00-2:00pm, Cafeteria: Latino FAFSA/College Event

Monday, November 21st-Friday, November 25th: NO SCHOOL

Monday, November 21st: In-Person Conferences in the Gyms (no appointment needed)

Tuesday, November 22nd: Virtual Conferences (by appointment only)

Tuesday, November 22nd: PTSA Wreath Sale Deliveries

Franklin Families and Students,

This Sunday, November 13th is World Kindness Day, an opportunity to be unapologetically considerate and thoughtful to others. It is a day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself and to the world. World Kindness Day serves as a reminder that regardless of our personal situation or circumstances, our values, beliefs, or points of view, that kindness and compassion can always be shown to others and is always welcomed when received. At Franklin we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive community that honors and respects the dignity of all persons; through kindness and understanding this can be achieved. World Kindness Day aligns beautifully with our Franklin STRONG values as we hold one another accountable for being Thoughtful, Respectful, Neighborly, and Generous, it should be who we are, not what we do. What the world needs now is more kindness; we can never have too much.

Franklin STRONG,

Chris Frazier

At Franklin we believe that the role of conferences is to further the relationships and engagement of our families and students. This year’s conferences will take place Monday, November 21st and Tuesday, November 22nd. We ask that students attend conferences along with their parents or guardians. Each conference will be up to 10 minutes in length. Please know that you may contact our teachers by email at any time throughout the year and are not limited to these conference times.

• Monday, 11/21: In-person, in the gyms, NO appointment needed
• Tuesday, 11/22: Virtual, by appointment ONLY

For in-person conferences on Monday, 11/21:

• Families and students can arrive and walk into the gym building to speak with the teachers. No appointments are needed (see schedule below).

For virtual, by appointment ONLY conferences on Tuesday, 11/22:

• Starting Saturday, 11/12, online conference scheduling will be open to families to make their own virtual appointments with teachers at myconferencetime.com/franklinhs.

• For families with Interpretation Services, Conferences can be scheduled for 20 minutes as needed.

We look forward to connecting with families and working in partnership to support our students’ academic and social-emotional success.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Monday 11/21(In-person, in the gyms, NO appointment needed)

• Conferences 8:30am-12:00pm
• Staff Lunch 12:00-1:00pm
• Conferences 1:00-4:30pm
• Staff Dinner 4:30-5:30pm
• Conferences 5:30-7:45pm

Tuesday 11/22 (Virtual, by appointment ONLY)

• Conferences 8:30am-12:00pm
• Staff Lunch 12:00-1:00pm
• Conferences 1:00-4:30pm
• Staff Dinner 4:30-5:30pm
• Conferences 5:30-7:45pm

• Virtual Conference Sign Up begins Saturday, November 12th at myconferencetime.com/franklinhs. Virtual scheduling window closes Monday, November 21st at 7:30pm.

• Prior to scheduling, please have your student’s schedule with their teacher’s names found through ParentVue. Contact Sorena Dibble with questions about ParentVue.

• If you need help signing up for a VIRTUAL conference, watch this video.

• For questions on virtual scheduling through MyConferenceTime, please contact Nicci Kaufman by email or at: 503-916-5140 ext. 84347

• For questions about Interpretation Services, please contact Jill Register by email or at 503-916-5140 ext. 84347

Last week we officially ended the first quarter of the school year. The end of Quarter One signifies the halfway mark of the semester. Next week report cards will be mailed home to families. The Quarter One grades show the progress of the student for the first nine weeks of school.

The Quarter Two (end of semester) grades show student progress for the first 18 weeks of school. Quarter Two grades are the permanent grades that will be posted on a student's academic transcript. The PPS District Calendar can be found HERE.

End of Quarter One: November 3rd

End of Quarter Two: January 26th

FHS Gives Back is live! Donations will be collected in the class-specific bins in the main hall until December 16th.

This is a day set aside to raise awareness for the Transgender communities and the threat of violence faced by gender variant people. The Franklin Sexuality and Gender Alliance is hosting an event to honor this Day. Please join us on November 18th during tutorial in the courtyard as we place a flag for every Transgender life that has been lost so far in 2022. The SAGA thanks you for supporting your fellow students and colleagues.

A Message from Portland Public Schools

Dear PPS Families,

There has been a surge in pediatric respiratory illnesses other than COVID-19 such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), rhinovirus/enterovirus, and influenza around the country this fall. Health departments in other states have seen children presenting with multiple respiratory illnesses. According to the Oregon Health Authority, rates of respiratory disease are currently relatively low in our state, but that could change based on the arrival of winter weather, and any increase in rates has the potential to overwhelm our hospital system.

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. Costco Pharmacy will hold a COVID-19 Clinic for PPS families and staff on Wednesday, 11/16/2022 from 3:00-7:00pm at the Prophet Education Services Center, 501 N. Dixon Street, Portland.

• 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 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.

We want to send our sincere thanks and appreciation to the parents, staff, alumni, partners and community members who have served or serve in our armed forces. We are grateful for your service and the protection of our liberties and freedom.

U.S. House Representatives from Oregon have announced that $48.4 million is being earmarked to help low-income families and people pay for heating costs and unpaid utility bills.

Individuals interested in applying for energy assistance can visit https://liheapch.acf.hhs.gov/ or call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) hotline toll-free at: 1-866-674-6327.

The 2023 Rose Festival Court Application is online now. If you are an interested junior or a senior, please come to one of the following Rose Festival Court Information Sessions:

• Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at 7:00pm
• Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at 7:00pm
• Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 7:00pm

Sign up here to receive the meeting link.

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 our own gloves, shovels and pruners if you have some. Meet at the circle drive by the gym at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 12th--come for an hour or the whole afternoon; any help is greatly appreciated. Parents, community members and students are welcome. Sign up here or just show up on the day of, and please contact volunteer Hannah Kramer with questions.

Franklin HS and The I AM Academy will be co-sponsoring a Black Family night. This night is dedicated to building community and sharing resources with Black families and students. Food will be served and raffle prizes will be available for attendees.

Black Family Night

Tuesday, November 15th

6:00-7:30pm

Cafeteria

Students have the opportunity to be recognized by a staff member for demonstrating Franklin STRONG values. Each week we will draw a name from the nomination box and the student will receive a gift card.

Please join us in congratulating this week's winner:

Kate Reed, 9th grade

Thank you so much for your continued support of promoting STRONG values within our community.

Our annual wreath, garland & poinsettia sale was a huge success--we got more orders than every before! Now we need help delivering! Items will be picked up at a home in the Mt. Tabor Neighborhood on Tuesday, November 22nd, and can be delivered at your own pace anytime Tuesday or Wednesday of that week. Please sign up here if you're able to help, thank you!

The PTSA has set up a BottleDrop fundraising account and we would love your help! There are two ways to support us through BottleDrop:

• You can pick up a blue bag in the main office that is pre-labeled with the PTSA's account info, fill that bag up with beverage containers and return it to any BottleDrop location (including most Fred Meyer & Safeway locations). Our account will automatically be credited.
• If you already have your own Bottle Drop account, you can search for Franklin High School PTSA and transfer funds to our account.

PPS Background Checks (required to be submitted every two years in order to volunteer)

PTSA Volunteer Interest Finder

Wreath Sale Deliveries

Fall Grounds Clean-Up Day

Ongoing College & Career Volunteer Opportunities

Class of 2023, it's time to order your diploma! This is your opportunity to decide how you want your name to appear on your diploma. Will it be your full name or just first and last? Parents or guardians may also have suggestions, so consider including them in this important decision. We must receive your Diploma Order no later than December 12, 2023. If no order is received, your full legal name from Synergy (first, middle, and last) will be used. Use this form to place your order (a PPS email is required to view this form).

*Other info pertaining to the Class of 2023 can always be found on the Senior Corner of the school website.

The Franklin College and Career center will be hosting a Latino FAFSA/College event on November 19th. This event will have translation services and support students and families in completing the FAFSA. We will be providing a meal for the families and will have our program partners on site from TRIO and Latino Network to assist.

Latino FAFSA/College Event

Saturday, November 19th

12:00-2:00pm

Cafeteria

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.

Franklin celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Franklin celebrates Native American Heritage Month. This is a school-wide celebration as we recognize and honor the contributions of Native Americans individuals to our country and our communities.

Showtimes:

• November 4th & 5th at 7:00pm
• November 6th at 2:00pm
• November 10th, 11th, & 12th at 7:00pm

Prices:

• $12 for Adults
• $8 for Students and Senior Citizens

Get your tickets here!

Please note the changes for next week's boys' and girls' basketball tryouts:

Monday, November 14th:

• Boys' Tryouts: 4:00-6:00pm, Main Gym
• Girls' Tryouts: 6:00-8:00pm, Main Gym

Tuesday, November 15th:

• Boys' Tryouts: 4:00-6:00pm, Main Gym
• Girls' Tryouts: 6:00-8:00pm, Main Gym

Wednesday, November 16th:

• Boys' Tryouts: 4:00-6:00pm, Main Gym
• Girls' Tryouts: 6:00-8:00pm, Main Gym

If your student is looking to stay active over the winter, please check out this slideshow put together by FHS swim coach, Erin Morris. Swim at Franklin is a no-cut, low-pressure, fun & supportive team sport.

Franklin girls basketball is right around the corner! Tryouts are November 14th-16th and everyone must be registered on FamilyID with an up to date sports physical. The Franklin coaching staff is excited for this upcoming season! Go Lightning!

*Please note that the tryout time has changed. Girls will try out Monday, November 14th through Wednesday, November 16th, 6:00-8:00pm.

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.

Below is the list of fliers approved by PPS for distribution directly to students.

• Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment, November 1st - January 15th

• Vibe of Portland Fall Classes

• Vibe of Portland 2022-23 Art Camps & Classes

• Multnomah Early Childhood Program 2022-23 (English) (Spanish)

• Portland Parks & Recreation Preschool 2022-2023 Registration

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reason to run them longer. To submit an item, email commfhsptsa@gmail.com or

fill out this form by 4pm on Thursday. You can find past issues of the Newsletter

under the PTSA tab on the FHS website or on our Smore homepage.

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