CARDINAL CONNECTIONS
December 09, 2024
Franklin Pierce High School Community Newsletter
Email: bmarzano@fpschools.org
Website: https://franklinpiercehighschool.fpschools.org/
Location: 11002 18th Avenue East, Tacoma, WA 98445, USA
Phone: (253)298-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fphscards
Twitter: @FPHScards
WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONTHLY CULTURAL CALENDAR
IMPORTANT DATES
December 23 thru January 3---Winter Break-No School
January 20--Martin Luther King Jr. day-No School
January 23 & 24--3.5 Hour Early Release-1st Semester Grading Period Ends
January 27--Staff Professional Development Day-No School
COUNSELING CORNER
Host an International Exchange Student!
Looking for a way to make the world feel a little smaller? CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) is seeking host families for high school exchange students arriving in Fall 2025! Host families provide a loving home, meals, and support, while students bring their own spending money, insurance, and enthusiasm for a cultural exchange.
Highlights of Hosting:
- Students speak good English and have personal spending money.
- They attend the local high school and can use school transportation.
- Host durations are flexible: 8 weeks, a semester, or a full school year.
- $200 thank-you gift if you refer a family who hosts!
Meet a few students eager to come to the USA:
- Federico (Italy): A tech enthusiast who loves BMX, skiing, and exploring new cultures.
- Martina (Spain): An easygoing figure skater who loves children and learning new recipes.
- Ravi (Germany): An active basketball player who loves cooking and making people laugh.
Want to learn more or spread the word? Contact Juli Prskalo at jprskalo@ciee.org or call (458) 600-7706.
Visit ciee.org for details!
Parent Partnership Meeting!
Reunión de asociación de padres!
⛄WINTERFEST⛄
Rainbow over Franklin Pierce High School—a symbol of hope and possibility. Photo courtesy of Sharon Gold, Counseling Office Registration Coordinator.
Pierce County Library Recoures
🤝 Calling All Volunteers! Join the FPHS Family! 🤝
Franklin Pierce High School is looking for dedicated volunteers to make a difference in our school community. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to get more involved, we’d love to have your support!
Interested? Reach out to Bonita Lee at blee@fpschools.org or call 253-298-3837. Click the button below to learn more about becoming an approved volunteer through the district. Let’s work together to make this school year unforgettable for our students! 🌟