THE GRANTONIAN

Grant student's Nick Normington and Isaiah Carter made a schoolwide announcement today. A weekly announcement celebrating Black History Month will be made every Friday during the month of February. Today they took a moment to celebrate Charlie Sifford. Born in 1922 he was a pioneering African American professional golfer and one of the most significant figures in sports history, particularly in Black history. Often referred to as the "Jackie Robinson of Golf," Sifford broke the color barrier in a sport that had been predominantly exclusive to white players.

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sifford began playing golf as a child, but his talent was initially constrained by the racial segregation of the era. He encountered significant challenges due to racism, but in 1952, after years of perseverance, he became the first African American to earn a PGA Tour card. Sifford made many major contributions to Black history, such as breaking racial barriers and paving the way for future African American golfers by confronting the racial restrictions in golf. Sifford won two PGA Tour titles, including the 1967 Long Beach Open and the 1969 Greater Hartford Open, becoming the first Black golfer to win a PGA Tour event.

Sifford’s perseverance and achievements laid the groundwork for other Black golfers. Sifford’s contributions extend beyond golf, his career symbolized the fight for equality and the power of breaking down racial barriers in American sports. His induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2004 was a testament to his profound impact on both golf and Black history.

As a reminder, please be courteous to our neighbors. Be mindful of where you are parking. Do not block driveways, park in marked five minute parking spaces, or in no parking areas. In addition, the staff parking lot is for staff only. Students parking in the lot risk being towed. Also, please clean up after yourself. Do not leave trash in our neighbors lawns or on the sidewalks. Thank you.

Grant's Annual Musical Production is Once Upon a Mattress this year! We have 50 cast members, 20+ musicians and 20+ technicians working on this hilarious classic musical, a retelling of the fairytale "The Princess and the Pea".

All seats are reserved and tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, February 13th, 2 weeks before opening night. Do not miss this show!

A hearty congratulations to our Jazz Bands for their performances at Clark College this past Saturday. Jazz III played on Friday and took 2nd place and the outstanding Rhythm Section award for the AA division. On Saturday, Jazz II and Jazz I both took 2nd place in the finals of the AAA and AAAA divisions. We were the only school from Oregon in any of the finals. The students below also received outstanding soloist awards:

Jazz I

Xander Buck, sr

Zia Doughty, jr

Sasha Burns, sr

Jazz II

Sari Isreb, jr

Reed Bevan, jr

Jazz III

Daniel Gerber, so

Zach Hillenbrand, fr

On a more personal note, I was recently inducted into Yamaha’s 2025 “40 Under 40” cohort celebrating excellence in music education. I wanted to thank you all for your support of my vision and students over the last 4 years. The recognition we’ve achieved is in large part due to your willingness to trust me and support the program’s needs as we build something really special here at Grant.

If you’d like to read more about it, here’s the link:

https://hub.yamaha.com/music-educators/40-under-40/2025/mccurdy-christopher/

Congratulations to our art students who have been honored this year at the Western Regional Scholastic Art Awards!!

You can see their work in this slide show!

Silver Key Portfolios: Kelsey Fawcett, Callan Fenger, Thalia Sterner, Evelyn Wang

Gold Key: Arlo Stultz-Bruggeman, Mia Thrower, Posie Jarvis, Evelyn Wang

Silver Key: Indiya Hutasangkas, Jackson Netherwood-Imig, Ya El Siegel, Evelyn Wang

Honorable Mention: Georgia Riddell, Georgia Parsons, Lex Light, Iris Fox, Ya El Siegel, Evelyn Wang

We have some super talents at this school!

***Late March we will find out if any of our gold winners

advanced to earn a National Scholastic Art Award.

This past weekend Grant hosted the Regional Thespian Competition for the first time in over 30 years! We hosted 400 theatre students from over 35 high schools. Grant theatre and dance students did amazing! We will be sending 25 students to the State Festival in April, the most students we have sent to State in almost 20 years! Below are our State Qualifying students and Regional Finalists:

Regional Finalists

Solo Acting: Jay Culhane, Gio Calandrella, Jolee Ray, Alexos Carabas

Duo Dramatic Acting: Lexi Harrington & Cora Landford-Crick, Faire Soule-Reeves & Maya Lacy

Solo Music: Maya Lacy

State Qualifying Students (GOING TO STATE COMPETITION IN APRIL!)

Solo Acting: Olon Davis, Ellie Farell

Group Acting: Sonja Seidman, Ella Addy, Maya Lacy

Duo Comedic Acting: Cormac McStay, Aedan Cole

Solo Music: Sonja Seidman, Ella Addy

Musical Theatre Dance

Adeline Nistler, Audrey Steifvater, Caden Williams, Chloe Williams, Cora Lanford-Crick, Kate Crowell, Luci Weaver, Makena Rich, Marley Barth, Maya Otsuka, Mirabel Kotamarti, Olive Bancroft Lucas, Phoebe Jacobs, Rina Tchivandja, Tsiyone Wolday, Winnie Keane

Technical Theatre Portfolios

Helen Cruz-Uribe Bandstra

Charlie Pitchford

What: Learn how to screen print with a DIY screen printing set-up that can be done from home with a paper stencil. Participants will be provided with DIY tips for darkroom-less printing and then print their own tote and tea towels.

Open to all makers. Artists under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult. We will be using exacto knives.

When: Thurs., Feb 27th. 6:30pm-8:00pm

Where:

Grant High School

2245 NE 36th Ave. PDX

Rm A105 (Arts Building behind the main building of the school).

What to bring: Bring ideas or printouts for stencils that you can cut by hand. The class will provide supplies + a simple tote and two towels to screen print during the workshop.

Sign-up: Reserve your spot with a $40 (+ $8 supply fee) on Schoolpay. 100% of the funds will support supplies for our classroom.

Schoolpay link: https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Grant-HS-Screen-Printing-Workshop-/SkIeOu

The overall purpose of the PTA is to make EVERY child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for ALL children. During this chaotic time, please be kind, stay in community with neighbors, and help those around you who may be impacted or struggling. Community engagement is a powerful and actionable way to make a positive impact.

● Upcoming Meetings: We have a Meeting on February 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM via Zoom

(All are welcome):

Topic: The Future of the Grant HS PTA - A discussion of how to move forward

Time: February 11, 2025, 6:30 PM

Via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342020575?pwd=eQELJoySWYFbdLodtMwEDLOxo07tOQ.1

Meeting ID: 853 4202 0575

Passcode: 683572

Students who fail a graduation requirement class should consider the spring session of Evening Scholars.

• Classes will meet once per week from February 24th - June 3rd for 13 weeks.
• There will be no classes the week of March 24th- March 28th for Spring Break.
• Registration will open the first week of February (hopefully on 2/3).
• Students must meet with their counselor to enroll in classes.
• All classes are in-person and attendance is required.
• Each class meets from 5:00 - 8:00pm.
• A variety of classes will be held across 3 locations:
• Benson High School: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
• Franklin High School: Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Roosevelt High School: Mondays and Wednesdays

Cultural Ambassador Opportunity for March 2025 Japanese Student Short-Term Program Pacific International Academy (PIA) is a nonprofit organization located on the campus of the University of Portland. We specialize in providing intensive English instruction and facilitating intercultural exchange for international students.

In March 2025, we will be hosting a group of Japanese junior and high school students and are seeking American high school students to serve as cultural ambassadors during their visit. The program will take place from March 24 to March 28, 2025. Ideal candidates are students who are enthusiastic about cultural exchange, outgoing, and eager to engage with our Japanese guests in English. Ambassadors will assist teachers in the classroom and lead small group activities designed to foster cultural exchange and support language learning.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity or would like more information, please contact Miwako Murakami, Program Coordinator at PIA, at miwako@piaschools.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you need a new T-Shirt? Do you love Grant Magazine? If so, we are selling shirts that will benefit our program. We worked locally with NightOwl and this shirt will give you the chance to show off how much you love reading Grant Magazine as the shirt features some of our recent magazine covers. Thank you for your support of student journalism!

Purchase Shirts HERE

* SCHOLARSHIPS - Please remind your students that applications for our scholarships (and we have 4 of them totaling $9,500) are due by Sunday, February 2nd at 10PM.

* SCHOLARSHIPS - As stated, we have 4 scholarships and the total comes to $9,500, with each of them having a different focus area.

1. Trade School - $1,500

2. Community College - $2,000

3. 4-Year University or College - $3,000

4. Elaine A. David Memorial Scholarship for Healthcare Fields - $3,000

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.

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 with in 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 - Tiffani 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)

Grant will be offering Boys Volleyball this spring as a club sport. If you are interested, it is an available option to sign up on Arbiter Sports.

We are in need of a Varsity and JV coach for this team. These are volunteer positions, we will need the coaches to go through the PPS background check process and OSAA coaches clearance process.

Any interested applicants can email oholling@pps.net for more information.

Monday February 10th

Wrestling Novice Districts @ Grant 5pm

Tuesday February 11th

Boys Basketball v Benson Frosh/JV 500pm, Varsity 630pm

Girls Basketball @ Benson JV 500pm, Varsity 630pm. JV2 v Lake Oswego 630pm @ Grant

Wednesday February 12th

Swimming JV Districts @ Dishman Pool 600pm

Thursday February 13th

Boys Basketball JV2 v Century 430pm

Friday February 14th

Girls Basketball v McDaniel JV 500pm, Varsity 630pm, JV2 v South Salem 500pm

Boys Basketball @ McDaniel Frosh/JV 500pm, Varsity 630pm

Wrestling @ PIL District Tournament @ Lincoln 500pm

Swimming @ PIL District Preliminary Meet @ Dishman Pool 600pm

Saturday February 15th

Wrestling @ PIL District Tournament @ Lincoln

Swimming @ PIL District Preliminary Meet @ Dishman Pool

Cheer @ OSAA State Competition @ Oregon City High School

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

February 8th - Salem Pavilion (OE Classic)

February 15th - Oregon City (State)

February 7th game has been canceled.

Scholarship Writing Workshop: Saturday, February 8th at 10 AM at PCC Cascade

The Black United Fund of Oregon, in collaboration with the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is hosting a free in-person Scholarship Writing Workshop at PCC Cascade (Terrell Hall, Room 200, 5624 N Borthwick Ave, Portland, OR 97217) this Saturday! Learn how to use ONE essay for all of your college and scholarship applications, along with a system to apply to multiple scholarships at a time. This event will be hosted in person for two and a half hours. Use this link to register!

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

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, College Coordinator, at msnell@pps.net if you have any questions.

OSAC & ASPIRE FAFSA/ORSAA Student Workshops: Multiple Days & Times

Students and parents/guardians can attend these workshops and get individual help on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA).

• Tuesday, February 11 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Click to join.

• Thursday, February 20 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Click to join.

• Thursday, February 27 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. Click to join.

Understanding the College Admissions Process for Students & Families of 9th, 10th, & 11th Graders: Wednesday, February 12th at 7:00 PM at Benson High School Auditorium

This in-person event is open to all members of the Portland community and is an excellent opportunity for students and families to learn how to navigate the college admissions process. Attendees will have a chance to meet with deans and directors of admissions from prestigious liberal arts colleges, including Bates, Davidson, Oberlin, Occidental, and Smith Colleges.

Portland USA Gap Year Fair 2025: Wednesday, February 12th at 6:00 PM at Cleveland High School

Don't miss the opportunity to meet gap year program providers, counselors, and alumni from all over the world. Join us to get the most up-to-date information about exploring gap year options. Whether you're dreaming of Spanish language immersion in Costa Rica, rock climbing in the American Southwest, or pursuing a virtual internship from the comfort of your living room, there are so many gap year options to choose from! Both gap year program providers and counselors will be available to speak with you directly and answer any questions you might have, like:

• Who takes a gap year?

• What gap year experiences might be the right fit for me?

• When should I start planning my gap year?

• Where can I go during my gap year?

• Why are so many students taking gap time now?

• Does taking a gap year before college affect your admission chances?

• How can I afford a gap year?

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.

• School of Visual Arts, NYC: Monday, 2/10 at 11:41 AM in the College & Career Center

• Corban University: Monday, 02/10 at 3:00 PM in the College & Career Center

• University of Utah: Thursday, 02/20 at 12:05 PM in the College & Career Center

• Western Washington University: Friday, 2/28 at 12:05 PM 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 scholarships with upcoming deadlines:

• AOPA Flight Training Scholarship: Deadline February 7th

• Dream Big Scholarship: Deadline February 11th

• Davidson Fellows: Deadline February 12th

• Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarships: Deadline February 14th

• Foundation for Rural Service Scholarships: Deadline February 14th

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Deadline February 15th

• Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship: Deadline February 15th

• Sister Adele Scholarship: Deadline February 16th

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

• Point Community College Scholarship: Deadline February 20th

• Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship: Deadline February 20th

• Lounge Lizard Scholarship: Deadline February 25th

• ciee Study Abroad Scholarships: Deadline February 26th

• AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities: Deadline February 28th

• College Board Opportunity Scholarship: Deadline February 28th

• Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship: Deadline February 28th

• IHS Scholarship: Deadline February 28th

• TheDream.US National Scholarship: Deadline February 28th

• Loprinzi Scholarship - Multnomah Athletic Foundation: Deadline March 1st

• Oregon ACTE Scholarship: Deadline March 1st

• ACS Scholars Program: Deadline March 1st

• COSA Scholarships: Deadline March 1st

• PCC Future Connect Scholarship: Deadline March 1st

• Horatio Alger Scholarship: Deadline March 1st

• Oregon 4-H Scholarships: Deadline March 1st

• Portland Japanese American Community Scholarship: Deadline March 1st

• Oregon Seed Council Scholarships: Deadline March 1st

• Portland Japanese American Community Scholarship: Deadline March 1st

• Tall Clubs International Scholarship: Deadline March 1st

• Foundation 649 Scholarship: Deadline March 1st

• OSAC Scholarships: Final Deadline March 3rd

• Oregon Community Foundation Scholarships: Deadline March 3rd

• Dr. Ernest Hartzog Founder’s Scholarship

• Oregon College Savings Plan’s Diversity in Leadership Scholarship

• Pence Contractors Diversity in Leadership Scholarship

• Thornton Scholarship

• Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship: Deadline March 3rd

• The Ford Family Foundation Scholarships: Deadline March 3rd

• Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship: Deadline March 3rd

• 2025 Academic and Arts Scholarship Awards for African American Students: Deadline March 4th

• Chime Scholarship: Deadline March 7th

Career Exploration and Paying Jobs

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. Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering - Summer mentorship program: the ASE Mentorship Program is accepting applications from interested freshmen, sophomores or juniors. Workshops on how to write a compelling Cover Letter and ace the Interview are happening so don't delay. Also, you need 2 letters of recommendation so you need to ask now for those. Application deadline: March 7th.

3. 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 rafflle tickets, participate in hands-on activities and get a free lunch.

  Please RSVP to attend HERE: tinyurl.com/2025YIF

• 4. Sophomores and Juniors interested in Healthcare? Adventist Health Portland is now accepting applications for their Spring 2025 session of Student Healthcare Leaders. This is a free after school internship that introduces you to the amazing amount of career opportunities available in healthcare. Evening meals, uniforms and supplies are provided. The session details can be found on the Now Accepting Applications page of their website. The application can be found here. Session starts on Wednesday, April 16. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 21st.

• 5. Summer jobs - NOW is the time to look for a paying summer job. Opportunities at Portland Parks and Recreation, Oaks Park, OMSI and Grace Arts Camp. If interested, stop by the College and Career Center and ask for Ms. Kokes

Books that have been overdue for more than six weeks are marked as LOST. Currently, there are over 900 library books that are overdue, as well as hundreds of textbooks and classroom novels. When a book is marked LOST, a fine will appear on a student's record. The fine will be erased once a "lost" book has been returned. The library is asking that ALL students make every effort to bring in their "LOST" items over the next few weeks.

The Annual Story Slam - Amazingly True Tales - will be held on Thursday, February 13th at 7 p.m. in the Grant Library.

This year's story theme is HELP! Come cheer on Grant's student story tellers at this FREE library event.

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.

Each student will be competing in one of two groups. Competitions will be held on Wednesday, February 12th, and Thursday, February 13th. Both competitions will begin at 4 p.m. and take place via Zoom.

Check the Grant Library Instagram account (grantlibrarypdx) this weekend for Zoom links!

Students who have signed up for the 3rd quarter book study should read up to page 104 for the first meeting (which will be held on Wednesday, February 12th in the SOUTH FORUM at lunch).

Join the GMC on Monday, February 10th in the SOUTH FORUM at lunch to discuss Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Little Women. Popcorn will be provided!

The next Principal's Coffee Talk is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12th, 8:45am to 9:30am in the Lower Commons. Check in at the main office.

Here is the Name Change Request for Yearbook.

Jennifer Siegel, CADC2, is the new Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Grant, here to support students in navigating substance use and recovery. Whether you need clear insights into substance use and abuse, help identifying sober skills, or support through screenings and assessments, Jennifer is available to assist you. She also can offer support groups, family consultations, and guidance for students returning from residential treatment, as well as help with discipline referrals to Insight and connections to helpful resources. If you’re looking for someone to listen, help you create a plan, and support you in developing sober skills, don’t hesitate to reach out. To schedule time with Jennifer, complete the self-referral form.

We understand that recent national discussions on immigration have raised concerns for many in our community. At Grant High School, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, regardless of background.

We want to reassure you that state laws prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials from interacting with students on school grounds or gaining personal information without a valid arrest warrant. Additionally, we uphold Oregon laws that protect individuals from being detained based solely on immigration status.

The safety and privacy of our students are our top priorities.We are committed to safeguarding educational records and ensuring that all students, regardless of their immigration status, feel safe and valued. Our school community strives to treat every individual with dignity, and we maintain policies that safeguard students from discrimination. We are committed to supporting each of our students with compassion and understanding.

We hope these resources will be helpful to you and your loved ones:

● This FAQ answers many questions about the steps Portland Public Schools will be taking to safeguard staff and students going forward.

● The Immigrant Legal Resource Center Little Red Card This card is meant to help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations. These can be printed out and carried on your person.

● Know Your Rights for Families/Students (Oregon ACLU)

● Immigrant Rights Resources One Pager

● PPS’s Office for Civil Rights offers support addressing discrimination, harassment, and bias-related concerns

● McKinney-Vento serves all students who do not have a fixed, regular or adequate living situation

● 211: Calls are answered 24/7 in 150 languages at 2-1-1 or email help@211.org. Community specialists help families with resources pertaining to housing, food, financial assistance, legal assistance organizations, English lessons, and more.

● Racial Equity Support Line. The Racial Equity Support Line is led and staffed by people with lived experience of racism: (503) 575-3764, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

We encourage all families to ensure that their emergency contacts are updated (including contacts outside of their immediate family) and to provide copies of power of attorney if they have them. Please connect with your child's school counselor to provide this information or if you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance.

Martin Alvarez, malvarezruberte@pps.net Sharitha McKenzie, smckenzie@pps.net

Tara De Leon Triplett, tdeleon@pps.net Jason Breaker, jbreaker@pps.net

Edith Guitron, eguitron@pps.net Amanda Jordan, ajordan@pps.net

Megan Schlicker, mschlicker@pps.net Holly Johnsen, hjohnsen@pps.net

Catrina Knoerzer, School Social Worker, cknoerzer@pps.net

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 Parents,

Immunization exclusion day is February 19th. If your student's immunizations are not up-to-date in their school record by exclusion day they will be sent home and not allowed to return until their record has been updated. You will receive a letter from the Oregon Health Department if your student's record is insufficient or incomplete, letters will be mailed February 5th. If you have any questions about your student's vaccination status or need assistance finding a medical provider please contact the school nurse.

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!

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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.

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