THE GRANTONIAN

Tuesday, January 21 - All 8 periods

Wednesday, January 22 - Finals (1st, 2nd & 4th)

Thursday, January 23 - Finals (5th, 6th & 8th)

Friday, January 24 - Finals (3rd & 7th)

The Principal's Coffee Talk has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 22nd, 8:45am to 9:30am in the Lower Commons. Check in at the main office.

THANK YOU to the more than 15 people who came to hear about forecasting. Meeting minutes are pending and will be posted on the website next week.

PLEASE VOLUNTEER -----

○ Our date for the PTA Clothing Closet is January 23, from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Please volunteer for this great cause → SignUp

○ Please consider volunteering even if you can only spend a few hours.

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

Students from Grant Magazine, Introduction to Journalism and Intermediate Journalism attended the Oregon Journalism Education Association’s (OJEA) Fall Media at the University of Oregon in Eugene on December 9, 2024. Grant Magazine entered our most recent magazine issue in the on-site competition that included schools throughout the entire state.

As the conference came to a close at the award ceremony, Grant Magazine learned that we won Best in Show for our “Rats!” issue! I would like to take a moment to recognize all of the hard work that these students have put into this publication so far this year. Our next issue will be coming out in late January!

Encourage your student to bundle up and join Safe Routes to School as we walk and roll to school on National Winter Walk & Roll to School Day, February 5th, 2024. On this day, students all over the country put on their cold weather gear and brave the elements as a community.

If anyone is interested in joining Grant Magazine next year, the time to start thinking about that is NOW! Applications are available now through February 20, 2025. If you fear that you may be bored over the Winter Break, you might as well get a head start on your APPLICATION now!

Please email mdaniels@pps.net with any questions.

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.

Hello Generals Community,

Previous messaging was sent in regards to a new athletics registration platform through PlayOn Sports and rSchoolToday, moving away from Arbiter Sports (FamilyID).

Last week, Arbiter Sports acquired rSchoolToday, which allows our registration platform to return to what we've used in the previous years, which is Arbiter Sports.

The link to Arbiter Sports and our athletics registration platform can be found within the clearance tab.

Spring Sports Registration is now open.

Through the athletics office we offer the following sports in the spring; Track and Field, Baseball, Softball, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis, Girls Golf, and Boys Golf. Please follow this link to register for a spring sport. For more information in regards to pre-season workouts please reach out to the head coach.

Baseball - Matt Kabza - mkabza1@pps.net

Softball - Miranda Tamayo - mtamayo@pps.net

Track and Field - Kent Siebold ksiebold@pps.net

Boys Tennis - John Carolan - jcarolan@pps.net

Girls Tennis - Tiffany da Cunha - tidacunha@pps.net

Boys Golf - Aanen Trelstad - aatrelstad@pps.net

Girls Golf - Amanda Spanish - amspanish@pps.net

If you are interested in Club Lacrosse (Boys and Girls) Please see their websites for more information

https://www.granthslacrosse.com/ (Boys)

http://ggl.grantgirlslacrosse.org/ (Girls)

Monday January 20th

Boys Basketball Varsity v Lake Oswego @ Lincoln HS 530pm

Wednesday January 22nd

Boys Basketball JV2 v Sherwood 430pm Grant Aux

Unified Basketball v McDaniel 4pm

Friday January 24th

Girls Wrestling @ Wilsonville

Boys Basketball @ Franklin Frosh/JV 5pm, Varsity 630pm

Girls Basketball v Franklin JV 5pm, Varsity 630pm, JV2 v Central Catholic 5pm Grant Aux

Saturday January 25th

Boys Wrestling @ Wilsonville

Our Varsity Cheerleaders will once again be competing at the state level. Below are their upcoming events:

January 25th - David Douglas

February 1st - Lakeridge (Pacer Invitational)

February 8th - Salem Pavilion (OE Classic)

February 15th - Oregon City (State)

PCC Application & Financial Aid Support Sessions:

• January 23rd at PCC Southeast Campus from 6 to 8 PM

• February 6th at PCC Cascade Campus from 6 to 8 PM

Portland Community College is here to help PPS high school seniors get started with PCC. Want help applying for PCC? Have questions about your FAFSA or ORSAA? Come join us! Whether we’re on your definite list or your maybe list, we’re here to help. If you have a laptop or Chromebook, bring it with you. Some computers will be provided. Portland Community College staff will be on hand to provide help with:

• Applying to PCC

• Applying for PCC Future Connect (if eligible)

• Submitting the PCC Foundation Scholarship

• Completing the Oregon Promise Application

• Filing a FAFSA or ORSAA

• Submitting the OSAC Scholarship Application

Coalition for College Webinar: 10 Ways to Make Your Summer Count on Tuesday, January 28th at 5:00 PM

Make this summer the season of opportunity! In this panel discussion, you’ll hear from admissions counselors at Coalition member colleges as they share impactful ways to make the most of your summer with an eye toward strengthening your college application. Bring your questions and leave inspired and ready to plan your best summer yet! Featuring admissions counselors from: Babson College, Bucknell University, Davidson College, and Southern Methodist University.

FAFSA and ORSAA Completion Event at Grant High School on Monday, February 10th at 6:15 PM

Grant is hosting an in-person FAFSA and ORSAA Completion Night for seniors and their families. Seniors can work on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) with help from Grant staff and volunteers. Students and parents/guardians can register at bit.ly/GHS-FAFSA-2025. Space is limited and registration is required to attend. Students and one parent/guardian must create an FSA ID in advance of the event to participate. Please contact Mary Beth Snell, the College Coordinator, at msnell@pps.net if you have any questions.

Coalition for College Webinar: The Secrets of Financial Aid on Tuesday, February 25th at 5:00 PM

Planning for college can feel overwhelming, but understanding financial aid early makes all the difference. In this panel discussion, admissions counselors from Coalition member colleges will break down the basics of financial aid. Learn about key terms, essential forms like the FAFSA, and how the process works so you can prepare ahead of time. This session is perfect for those just starting on the college search process who are looking for tips on the best ways to make college affordable. Bring your questions and leave feeling confident about the steps you can take now to set yourself up for success. Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Ithaca College, Mount Holyoke College, Northwestern University, and University of South Carolina.

Coalition for College Webinar: Cracking the Code: Financial Aid Offers on Tuesday, April 8th at 5:00 PM

You’ve received your financial aid offers—now what? If you’re a senior weighing your college options, this session is designed for you. Join admissions and financial aid experts from Coalition member colleges to learn how to interpret your financial aid packages, compare costs, and ask the right questions to make the best decision for your future. Come along with your questions so that you can leave ready to take the next step in making your college decision. Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Reed College, Skidmore College, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Washington and Lee University.

COLLEGE VISITS

If students are going to miss class time to attend a visit, we recommend that they speak with their teacher in advance. They can also come to the College & Career Center to pick up a pass to attend the visit. The most updated list of visits is in MaiaLearning, where students can view and register for all upcoming college visits Under Events. Any students planning to attend a visit can RSVP in MaiaLearning -> Events -> Actions -> Attend.

Savannah College of Art and Design: Tuesday, January 21st at 11:41 AM in the College & Career Center

School of Visual Arts, NYC: Monday, February 10th at 11:41 AM in the College & Career Center

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:

• Willamette Valley Society of Women Engineers Scholarships: Deadline January 22nd

• National Eagle Scout Association Scholarship: Deadline January 31st

• Oregon FFA Scholarships: Deadline January 31st

• PCC Foundation Scholarships: Deadline February 1st

• Renaissance Scholars: Deadline February 1st

• Grieg Lodge Scholarship: Deadline February 1st

• Mente Summit Scholarship: Deadline February 1st

• Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission Scholarship: Deadline February 1st

• Abby's Closet 2025 Dreams Scholarship: Deadline February 2nd at 10:00 PM

• Al Forthan Scholarship: Deadline February 3rd

• Oregon ACTE Scholarship: Deadline February 5th

• AOPA Flight Training Scholarship: Deadline February 7th

• Dream Big Scholarship: Deadline February 11th

• OSAC Scholarships: Priority Deadline February 18th, Final Deadline March 3rd

Career Exploration:

1. Career Days organized by Portland Workforce Alliance - don't delay, these will go fast:

• Law Career Day at Tonkon Torp (Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025)
• Kaiser Permanente Career Day (Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025)
• OnPoint Community Credit Union Career Day (Friday, Feb. 21, 2025)
• Howard S. Wright Construction Career Day (Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025)
• Oregon Humane Society Career Day (Friday, Feb. 28, 2025)

2. Youth Infrastructure Fair - February 22, 10AM-2PM - McDaniel High School:

This event is hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Portland Professionals, in collaboration with PPS Career & Technical Education and College & Career Readiness Departments.

It celebrates National Engineers Week and Black History Month by providing youth with a hands-on introduction to the careers that play a vital role in building and keeping our cities running. A diverse range of industry professionals representing key sectors like water, electricity, transportation, and more will host interactive tables where students can learn through activities and discussions. As you navigate the fair, you will use “Infrastructure Passport” to record your journey, engage with volunteers, and complete the passport to earn prizes (STEM Kits, books, and more)

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, February 22nd

• Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Location: McDaniel High School

What students can expect:

• Career Exploration: Meet engineers and industry experts from diverse fields like water, electricity, transportation, architecture, and more. Students will gain valuable insights into these essential career pathways.

• Infrastructure Passport Game: Students will receive an “infrastructure passport” to guide them through the event. By completing the passport, they’ll earn raffle entries for exciting prizes!

• Prizes & Free Lunch: There will be fun raffles, hands-on activities, and a free lunch for all attendees!

Please RSVP to attend HERE: tinyurl.com/2025YIF (Registration encouraged to help gauge catering - there will be food!)

Congratulations to this year's Poetry Out Loud winner - Bena Rodecap - and runner-up - Gio Calandrella. These two students will represent Grant at the Poetry Out Loud Regional competition taking place on February 12th and 13th.

SIGN UP TO BE PART OF THIS YEAR'S STORY SLAM!

The 8th Annual Story Slam - Amazingly True Tales will be held on Thursday, February 13th @ 7 p.m. in the Grant Library. This year's story theme is HELP!. Any student who is interested in sharing a story at this year's slam, should fill out this registration form no later than Friday, February 7, 2025. For inspiration, check out last year's district-wide high school slam.

Students who would like to take part in a 4 week book study on Solito and attend a lecture with author Javier Zamora should sign up at the following link. Copies of Solito can be picked up in the library. First book club meeting will take place in the South Forum on Wednesday, February 12th, during lunch. Space is available for 25 students.

EVERYBODY READS!

This year’s selection for Multnomah County Library's Everybody Reads program is Solito by Javier Zamora. Literary Arts is sponsoring an evening lecture with the author on Tuesday, March 11th at 7:30 p.m. Any student who is interested in receiving and reading a FREE copy of the book can fill out this form.

Cognizart is accepting applications from visual & performing artists ages 10 to 18 to participate in the 31st Young Artists Debut! until February 3rd. The Young Artists Debut! offers fun and educational benefits, including the opportunity to showcase and refine creative talents, professional photos and videos of creative works, guidance from mentors, and honoraria. One winning artist will be selected as the first recipient of the Deveney Award, an honor which includes $1,000 to further artistic endeavors. Are there any artists you think would benefit from this program?

The full details on the program are on our website at: https://www.metroartsinc.org/young-artists-debut I greatly appreciate your help! Please let me know if you have any questions.

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.

Dear Grant Families,

Please remember to keep your student's home if they are ill. Schools tend to see an uptick in illnesses after winter break due to travel and indoor social gatherings. Please refer to the Communicable Disease Guidance (link below) if your student is ill and you're unsure when they should attend school. You can also reach out to the school nurse if you have any questions. Thank you and have a wonderful winter break!

Communicable Disease Guidance Chart - All Language Options

Meet Your Health Room Staff

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