THE GRANTONIAN

The next scheduled Principal's Coffee Talk is Wednesday, December 18th at 8:45am in the Lower Commons. Check in at the main office.

Grant's Performing Arts Department is excited for the return of Grantasia!, a holiday extravaganza featuring over 500 student performers from Band, Choir, Dance, Orchestra, and Tech Theatre, along with artwork from students in the Visual Arts Department. The show runs two nights, December 18th and 19th, and starts at 7:00 pm with doors opening at 6:30. Come early to hear student jazz combos in the Upper Commons and to check out all of the merch tables.

Tickets for the show can be purchased HERE and will go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 13th at 6:00 pm. Both shows are expected to sell out so act fast! The public is also invited to a free open dress rehearsal of the entire show on Tuesday, December 17th, starting at 4:30 pm in the auditorium. This is a great way to see the show for free and to alleviate some of the pressure of getting tickets for the evening shows.

Thanks for supporting Grant's Performing Arts students – see you at the show!

This is a reminder that you can complete the Successful Schools Survey online using the link provided below. Please complete one survey per household. If you have more than one student at PPS, we ask that you complete the survey considering the experiences of your eldest child.

The survey will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete and is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Somali, Vietnamese and Chinese.

https://surveys.panoramaed.com/portlandor/fall24family

Thank you!

Our Robotics team students had a fantastic field trip to Daimler. It was an incredible opportunity for them to learn about the future of freight transport, specifically autonomous and electric trucks. Our students were able to tour the Daimler plant and witness firsthand how these impressive vehicles are built.

Student leaders organized a field trip to the Bodecker Foundation for racial affinity groups that included the Black Student Union, Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, Indigenous Peoples Student Union, Middle Eastern North African Student Alliance and MECHA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán).

We again had a fantastic day at our festival this past weekend. All three of our big bands competed in the festival and all represented Grant well with excellent performances.

Both Jazz III and Jazz II competed in the HS Intermediate division, winning 3rd and 1st respectively out of 15 schools, many of whom were bringing their top bands. Jazz Ensemble competed in the HS Advanced division and won the top sight reading award as well as winning the competition category overall with 1st place. This is a huge moment for the jazz program as a whole, showing a true system of education paying off.

Below are our outstanding soloists for the day:

Jazz III

Daniel Gerber, trombone

Jazz II

Reed Bevan, trumpet

Jazz I

Ezra Tselnik, trombone

Xander Buck, saxophone

Charles Williams, drums

Thank you for your continued support of Grant band!

Sue, I'll send you some pics here soon.

If a student wants any pre-high school credit, earned from a PPS middle school, removed from their transcript, they must complete the required paperwork before the end of the first semester of their freshman year.

See your counselor for more information or download and print out this form and return it to the counseling office before the end of the 1st Semester of your Freshman (9th grade) year.

Pre 9th Grade Credit Removal form Click Here

Dear Grant Students and Families,

To ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff, we are reinforcing the following entrance policy.

• Upon arrival, students must enter the main building through the front doors unless their first class is in the Art Building or Hollyrood.

• Late arrivals (after the bell) must sign in at the main office. Signing in ensures student safety and accountability in case of an emergency.

• Side entrances throughout the rest of the day: Students must show their PPS IDs to be "buzzed in”. Front office entry is required otherwise.

• Doors must remain secured all day. Propping doors open or admitting others is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action.

Given the high volume of people on campus at any given time, we are working to implement measures that control building access and mitigate potential risks. It is crucial that students understand the reasoning behind these necessary security directives.

We ask that parents and families reinforce our expectations by discussing the importance of safety and reassuring students that these measures are in place solely to ensure student and staff well-being at Grant High School.

Thank you for your continued support,

Grant High School Administration

Whether you are new to Grant or a returning family, we look forward to the year ahead.

As our sports and student activities get underway, we wanted to share information on how you can make purchases or donations to support our incredible school!

Our classrooms and programs are robust and the price of supplying materials and ensuring safe and productive learning environments is costly; We would not be able to achieve this without your support.

REQUEST FOR GENERAL DONATION any amount is helpful

This year, as a school, we are tasked with doing more with less; staff, supplies, & funding. In light of this, we see that our greatest need right now is for general donations that can be used to provide:

• Course-specific and schoolwide supplies & equipment to our classrooms and support areas
• Student activities for enhanced learning, community building and engagement
• Student incentives
• Student events and celebrations
• Student support- Financial Assistance, Scholarship, 4-star Hunger Project, Support Groups

ASB STICKER

Purchase a $30 ASB sticker for your student's ID* which includes:

• Free and Fast entry to all regular season home games and
• Free and Fast entry to Homecoming Game and Dance
• Discounted Dance tickets
• All proceeds support our Student Activities.

*Your student must have the sticker on their ID for entrance. This can be picked up during lunch or after school at the Bookkeeper's Window in the hall near the main office.

YEARBOOK

Login to schoolpay to pre-purchase a $55 yearbook for your student before the price goes up to $65 after 11/30.

LIFETIME FITNESS CLASS UNIFORM

Uniforms are required for Lifetime Fitness (formerly known as PE 1-2) students, but they are not provided through district resources. This fee helps to cover the cost of PE T-Shirt, Shorts, Workbook, and other supplies.

CLASS DONATIONS

If you prefer to give directly to a classroom or department, you will find them listed here. You can expect further communications from your student's teachers at Back-to-School Night on September 18th from 6-8:30 PM.

Whether it’s staff in the classroom, office, cafeteria, health room or athletics, we care about your students and continue to be humbled by your support.

With gratitude,

Grant High School

GO GENERALS!

Student participation at sporting events and dances is highly encouraged and celebrated at Grant High School. To make attendance easier for our students, we offer an annual Associated Student Body (ASB) Sticker for $30 that provides for this school year:

• Free & Fast Admission to Homecoming Game/Dance
• Free & Fast Admission to Home Games (regular season only)
• Discounts to future dances

What are the benefits?

If your student plans to attend dances or any home games, the ASB sticker will save both money and time with a quick flash of their ID for admittance to games! All proceeds are used to support: student activities, classroom supplies and equipment, events, and students experiencing financial hardship.

Where can I purchase one for my student?

Purchase the 24/25 ASB sticker online and then we will have time during lunch and after school for your student to have it added to their brand-new GHS Student ID. To purchase in-person, you can also send your student in with cash or check.

Congratulations to Paige Nakada of our Girls Soccer team for earning the Oregonian/Oregon Live Girls Soccer Player of the Year! Paige is also competing this weekend in the 2024 High School All-American Game in Charleston, South Carolina.

Earning honors to coach the Girls West team at the All-American Game was Manolis Tjuanakis.

We also had some Generals on the All State Teams this Fall;

Girls Soccer

Paige Nakada - First Team

Nalani Soloman - First Team

Chloe Herkert - Second Team

Kate Ratanaproeksa - Second Team

Lucy Kapranos - Second Team

Boys Soccer

Darby Geller - First Team

Owen Bonnin - Second Team

Volleyball

An Roesinger - Second Team

Cecily Wagstaff - Second Team

Athletics Information for Grant and the PIL

No Backpack Policy: Per PPS policy, no backpacks are allowed while attending athletic events on district property.

Admission: We will charge admission to the following sports across the district: football, volleyball, wrestling, and boys’ and girls’ basketball.

How to Purchase Tickets:

This season, we will be offering digital ticketing through GoFan. You can pre-purchase tickets for all PIL-hosted events online through GoFan Tickets. Links for tickets to PPS athletic events will be available on the district athletic website and individual school's athletic websites. Above is the link to all Grant Games and Season Passes.

Fans can purchase tickets online through GoFan or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, are accepted. Student ASB stickers will also be honored this year.

We will have JV2 Basketball games at the same time as Varsity Contests, we will begin charging for our contests at 530pm, including the JV2 game if it is at the same time as a Varsity game.

Winter PIL Single Game Ticket Prices:

• Basketball: adults $7, students $5, senior citizens $5

• Wrestling: adults $7, students $5, senior citizens $5

• Swimming: no charge

Athletics Passes: This year, spectators can purchase athletics passes. These passes are accepted at all league events. These passes do not get you into preseason games outside the PIL.

• Winter PIL Pass: $90

Outside Food: Outside food and drink are not allowed in our athletic contests. Some sites will have concessions available for purchase.

Entry Point: We have one point of entry for our contests in our Gym. These are the gym doors on the east side of the gym. You will be directed to use those doors for entry.

No Re-Entry: Once a person enters a varsity game, they are not allowed to leave the event and then return. This policy is for both students and adults.

Spectator Conduct: It is of the utmost importance that we conduct ourselves with the highest level of sportsmanship towards visiting schools, athletes, fans, and officials. The PIL is seeking to provide the best experience possible for everyone who attends our athletic contests. What makes these events fun and enriching is when we all do our part regardless of the outcome. Should any concerns arise, please seek out event workers, administration, or security personnel for help. We appreciate your support in advance.

We cheer for our athletes, support our coaches, stay off the referees, and respect our opponents. Anyone unable to follow these guidelines may be asked to leave the gym or field.

Monday December 16th

Wrestling Novice @ Roosevelt 430pm

Tuesday December 17th

Girls Basketball v Tualatin JV2/JV 5pm, Varsity 630pm

Boys Basketball JV2 v Westview 630pm (Aux Gym)

Wednesday December 18th

Swimming @ PIL League Meet at Dishman Pool 630pm

Wrestling @ Wells v Wells & Cleveland 5pm

Friday December 20th

Boys Basketball v Barlow Frosh/JV 530pm, Varsity 7pm

Girls Wrestling @ Canby

Saturday December 21st

Girls Basketball Varsity @ Interstate Shootout @ Lake Oswego HS v Canby 1030am

Boys Wrestling @ Canby

Sunday December 22nd

Girls Basketball Varsity @ Interstate Shootout @ Lake Oswego HS v TBD

Monday December 23rd

Girls Basketball Varsity @ Interstate Shootout @ Lake Oswego HS v TBD

This team is for all high school students in the Portland area regardless of Nordic Skiing experience. The goal is to provide a fun introduction to modern Nordic skiing and training with opportunities to race in the state's league, OISRAN. Nordic skiing is excellent cross training over the winter for other sports. Plus, it gives a break from the grey of PDX winters! Practices to be conducted by the coaches from Teacup/Mt Hood Nordic on snow at Teacup Lake Nordic trails and additional dryland practices in the Portland area.

Interested?

Email Amy @ adechet@gmail.com or

Kelly @ kelly@teacupnordic.org.

We will also host an open house to ask questions and meet the coaches on Oct 28 between 7-8Pm at the Historic Overlook House 3839 N Melrose Dr, Portland, OR 97227

Military and Counter-Military Visit: Thursday, December 19th during Flex in the Library

Representatives from various military branches and counter-military organizations will be at Grant during Flex to talk with students. The visit will take place in the library. Stop by the College & Career Center for more information.

University of Montana Student Ambassador Visit: Thursday, December 19th at Lunch in the College & Career Center

Meet with a current University of Montana student to learn more about what it’s like to be a student at the University of Montana. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about the application and admission process, campus life, student services, and financial aid.

Free College Essay Online Workshops for Grant Students: Access until December 31st

We're excited to be partnering with College Essay Guy this year to offer students a number of useful college application resources, including virtual workshops on how to write personal statements. The How to Write A Personal Statement Boot Camp, The College Application + Supplemental Essays Crash Course, and the How to Answer the UC Personal Insight Questions Crash Course sessions were recorded and students can access the recordings until December 31st. How to register & access resources/recordings:

1. Go to this registration page: https://www.collegeessayguy.com/sub-ceg-live-students.

2. Enter your name and email, and select Grant High School from the School/Organization list.

3. You’re done! Put the dates and times in your calendar, and keep an eye on your email with the next steps and instructions for the assignments to complete and how to join the live events.

4. Contact Ms. Snell, GH College Coordinator, at msnell@pps.net with any questions.

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Portland Black College Expo 2025: Saturday, January 16th at 2:00 PM

The National College Resource Foundation would like to extend this invitation to high school students to join us for the 1st Annual Portland Black College Expo! Meet with over 50 colleges. Get answers right on the spot. Get Educational Resources. EVERYONE is Welcome...it’s for students of ALL ages. Get Accepted on the SPOT - students must bring their transcripts and are welcome to bring ACT or SAT scores. Application fees are waived, so students can save hundreds. Scholarships will be offered on the spot! And we will be giving away CASH at the STAGE. Everyone has the opportunity to win CASH and prizes! Transportation will be provided for students, but you need to speak with Ms. Snell, the College Coordinator, in the College & Career Center to complete a field trip form.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We encourage students to start looking for scholarships now! The College & Career Center website has a running list of featured scholarships, as well as resources for finding additional scholarships. Below are a few scholarships with upcoming deadlines:

• BURGER KING℠ Scholars Program: Deadline December 16th

• The Science Ambassador Scholarship: Deadline December 16th at 11:59 pm CST

• RonranGlee Literary Scholarship: Deadline December 17th

• AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarship: Deadline December 31st

• Sean Carroll's Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship: Deadline December 31st

• Niche 2K No Essay College Scholarship: Deadline 31st

• Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship: December 31st

• Winter Wonderland Scholarship: Deadline December 31st

• Niche $5,000 Get Accepted to College Scholarship: Deadline December 31st

• AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship: Deadline December 31st at 11:59 PM (ET)

• Thiel Fellowship: Deadline December 31st

• Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship: Deadline January 1st

• "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship: Deadline January 2nd

• GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program: Deadline January 3rd

• Live Mas Taco Bell Foundation Scholarship: Deadline January 8th at 5 PM Pacific Time

• Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards: Deadline 9th

• Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: Deadline January 9th by 5 PM EST

• Pride Foundation Scholarships: Deadline January 10th at 5:00 PM (PT)

• APIA Scholarship Program: Deadline January 15th at 5 PM EST

• DEWALT Trades Scholarship: Deadline January 16

GAP Year Info, Career Exploration, Key Volunteer Opportunity, and Paying Jobs

1. GAP Year Information Session: Join us next Thursday, December 19th during FLEX in the South Form to learn more about taking a GAP Year with AmeriCorps/Oregon Serves, City Year Seattle, or learn how to create your own experience with our GAP Year Consultant.

2. Save the date: Future Educator Career Day at the University of Portland - save the date March 15th: Future Educators

3. Internships:

OHSU's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities application will open on December 2, 2024. Here is a flyer with information about the program. Must be 16 years of age to apply. Deadline is January 10th at 5 PM.

4. We could still use Volunteers in the Cafeteria - This a great chance to help your community (lessen the long lunch lines!), earn 1/2 of an elective credit, get some volunteer experience, mark off a CRLE (Career Related Learning Experience) and gain experience to put on your resume and that could help you get a job in a restaurant! If interested, email Ms. Kokes at mkokes@pps.net or stop by the College and Career Center, Room 128, south side of the building.

5. Looking for a paying job?

Fred Meyer Hollywood is hiring: Fred Meyer Jobs. Entry-level jobs for 16 and 17-year-olds are "Parcel Clerk" and/or "Courtesy Clerk."

GRANT MOVIE CLUB

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16th: FREE MOVIE TICKETS - The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Hollywood Theatre and Grant Movie Club present a screening of The Grand Budapest Hotel.

This special presentation is programmed and introduced by Grant Movie Club students.

Students can sign up for a FREE ticket here.

Deadline to sign up is SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH!

Mission: The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

● Upcoming Meetings: We have an Executive Board Meeting on December 10 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. Here’s the link if you would like to join all members are welcome. We will be reviewing classroom grants and upcoming Teacher Appreciation events.

Topic: Grant HS PTA Board Meeting

Time: Dec 10, 2024 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85417287416?pwd=SfCDjmv7FdtMnBI3aspb0OHaTlAlB7.1

Meeting ID: 854 1728 7416

Passcode: 111575

Winter Breakfast: The PTA will be serving breakfast to the staff on December 20. Can you volunteer to help set up at 7:00 AM? Here’s a SignUp Genius link to volunteer.

General Scholars: This newly revamped program could use some snack $$ donations. Students getting tutoring in core subjects directly from teachers on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons need some snacks to fuel their sessions. Consider clicking the link and helping them buy snacks:

https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/General-Scholars-Snack-Donations/Se15Vie

Here is the Name Change Request for Yearbook.

The purpose of this communication is to alert families about a troubling pattern of online cyber abuse, which targets youth aged 14-18, particularly males, referred to as Sextortion. Sextortion occurs when someone is coerced into sending explicit images and once those images are received, they are used to threaten and extort (usually for money). In most cases, the teen believes they are exchanging the images with a teen of a similar age - this is part of the scam. Recently, federal law enforcement warned schools to be on the lookout for warning signs so that we may have the opportunity to intervene in potentially dangerous situations before things go too far. Last week, Hulu released a powerful documentary called IMPACT X Nightline: Sextortion that serves as an urgent warning and call to action for parents. While we recommend the film, we do so with caution as teen suicide is discussed throughout - please take care when watching. Included here are links to information, tips, and resources we’ve gathered about protecting teens from harm by online predators. We hope it will encourage conversation at home and between teens within their peer groups. As always, we welcome your feedback. Report concerns to Safe Oregon using any of the following methods.

The Grant High School health room is located in room 197 near the main entrance. Please stop by, the health room staff will be happy to assist you.

School Nurse: Tegan Leipzig, RN, NCSN

Email: tleipzig@pps.net

Phone Number: 503-916-5160 x85197 (or option 5 in the phone menu)

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45am-3:45pm

School Nurse Website: https://www.pps.net/domain/4179

The school nurse works in the building every day and can assist students with any health needs or accommodations that are necessary to safely participate in school. Please contact your School Nurse if your student has a health condition that may require care during the school day.

School Health Assistant: Ty Harrell

Email: tharrell@mesd.k12.or.us

Phone number: 503-916-5160 x85190

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

The School Health Assistant works in the health room every day to assist students with their daily health needs. They are considered an unregulated assistive person (UAP), which means they do not have health-related licensure or certification. They provide care for ill and injured students, and administer medications. At the direction of the RN, the SHA performs interventions and delegated nursing procedures within the student's individualized health plan. Parents may be contacted by the School Health Assistant if their student becomes ill or injured during the school day.

The Portland Public Schools contractor Western Exterminator Company will be setting out rodent bait stations to a limited part of your campus. This letter is to inform you of this event and provide you with the proper notification as stated in the PPS Integrated Pest Management Plan, ORS 634.740(3).

Date of Application: 8/30/2024 - 12/30/2024

Target pest: Rodents

Location description: Along the school building and around dumpsters.

What prompted Application: Rodent activity

Chemical Description: Bell Laboratories Inc.

Fast Trac All Weather Blox

CAS# 63333-35-7

All products that we apply have been approved for use in Oregon school grounds by the State of Oregon. This state wide approval is based on the “low impact” characteristics of the product as designated by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Bell Schedule/School Calendar

Canvas Pairing Help

GHS Website

GHS Staff Roster

PPS Communications Tool

PPS District Calendar 2022-2023

Student Store Online Shopping