The Bolt

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Saturday, October 5th, 7:00-10:00pm, Cafeteria: Homecoming Dance

Wednesday, October 9th, 11:45am-1:00pm, Auditorium: Think Out Loud Author Lecture with Amy Tan

Thursday, October 10th, 5:00-11:00pm: Lightning Bands Play-a-Thon Fundraiser

Friday, October 11th: NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, October 16th: All 8 Class Periods

Wednesday, October 16th, 3:30-5:30pm, Room M-222: Dia de los Muertos Event

Thursday, October 17th: School Photo Retakes

Thursday, October 17th, 6:00-8:00pm, Cafeteria: Senior College and Career Night

Thursday, October 17th, 6:30pm, Library: PTSA General Meeting (FHS Teacher-Librarian Ayn Frazee will be speaking about Artificial Intelligence)

Thursday, October 24th, 6:00-7:30pm, Auditorium: Fall Choir Concert

Monday, October 28th, 9:30am-1:30pm, Marshall Campus: Franklin's Shift at the PTA Clothing Center

Wednesday, October 30th. 6:00-8:00pm, Cafeteria: SUN Harvest Festival

Thursday, October 31st: PTSA Wreath Sale Orders DUE

Dear Franklin Students and Families,

We are in the midst of the Homecoming spirit this week. We had a fun game last night and our Lightning played a great game, but did not manage to secure the win this time. Tonight is the Homecoming dance which you can read more about below. Students who are attending should already have their tickets. We will not be selling them at the door. Be sure to bring your student ID as well to enter the dance. Thank you to the ASB leadership students and their teacher Ms. Humphreys for all your hard work in planning all the activities!

We are so excited to host legendary author Amy Tan this week along with OPB's Think Out Loud program! Students can sign up for an in-school field trip to attend the lecture which will be recorded live. Thank you to our amazing teacher librarian Ms. Frazee for making this significant event happen for our students and staff!

There are so many other upcoming events in the next few weeks such as the Franklin Lightning Band Play-a-Thon on Thursday, we hope you will tune in!

Have a great weekend!

Thank you,

Dr. Z

The Associated Student Body (ASB) is proud to be hosting the first dance of the year on Saturday, October 5th, from 7:00-10:00pm. This year's Homecoming theme is Masquerade and ticket sales ended this past week. No tickets will be sold at the door.

There will be no re-entry at the dance, and doors will close for entry at 9:00pm. Every attendee needs to bring their student ID in order to enter. No big bags will be allowed, and all small bags/purses will be checked. Entry will be on the east side of the building by the cafeteria. If students are bringing a guest from another school, they should arrive together, and both should have their student ID.

Adult chaperones are still needed to help at the dance! Please consider signing up for a 1.5 hour shift here.

The first issue of The Post is in classrooms and online now!

The Post is Franklin's student-led newspaper and is a consistently-great read. You can subscribe to all 7 issues of The Post on SchoolPay if you want to receive a copy in the mail, and subscriptions can be purchased for out-of-town family as well.

Please support these hard-working student journalists!

Each year the Franklin Band Community comes together to play music for 6 continuous hours to raise money for our band program. This year's play-a-thon is Thursday, October 10th, from 5:00-11:00pm. The event will be live-streamed throughout the performances. Please click here to connect with the live stream and donate to the band!

Jenifer Bird, ELD (English Language Development) Teacher, would like volunteer support during her third period class (A Days, 12:19-1:51pm). Jenifer is looking for a regular volunteer to ensure students are working on their computers rather than engaging in other activities, while she is working with other students. Please contact Jenifer at jbird1@pps.net to discuss the specifics of this volunteer opportunity.

Mark your calendars, the Franklin fall musical is coming soon! Mean Girls will be performed:

• Friday, November 8th, 7:00pm
• Saturday, November 9th, 7:00pm
• Sunday, November 10th, 2:00pm (note the earlier matinee time)
• Thursday, November 14th, 7:00pm
• Friday, November 15th, 7:00pm
• Saturday, November 16th, 7:00pm

Tickets will go on sale to the public next week! Check the FHS website, Trivory, and next week's issue of The Bolt for the ticket link.

Legendary author Amy Tan, who has written iconic works such as The Joy Luck Club, The Bonesetter's Daughter, The Kitchen God's Wife, as well as her newest non-fiction book The Backyard Bird Chronicles and many others will be speaking to students in the Franklin Auditorium on Wednesday, October 9th during the school day. Several language arts and science classes will be joining her for the lecture, which will be recorded live by OPB's Think Out Loud and broadcast from 12:00-1:00pm. Students can pick up a permission slip to attend the in-school lecture in the library if their class isn't already attending.

Parents, if you and your student would like to attend the evening lecture hosted by Literary Arts at the Arlene Schnitzer Auditorium on Wednesday, October 9th from 7:30-9:00pm, Ms. Frazee has a limited number of FREE tickets to this sold out event. Tickets are general admission, doors open at 6:30pm. Please email Ms. Frazee if you are interested in attending. .

The PTSA is excited to announce the kick-off of our annual wreath and poinsettia sale, one of our largest and longest-running fundraisers. Take a look at what's available here, spread the word to your friends and neighbors, and be sure to place your orders by Thursday, October 31st!

During checkout, you can select to pick up your order from a home very close to school (we will email you the exact address the week prior) on Tuesday, November 26th between 3:00-6:00pm (this is a conference day), or you can opt for porch delivery by a PTSA volunteer on Tuesday, November 26th.

Even if you're not interested in making a purchase for yourself, please consider donating to an FHS family who could use a little extra holiday cheer this year. Once again we are partnering with SUN to purchase extra wreaths & poinsettias for families from our own community who might need a little boost this holiday season. SUN will deliver the items to families in early December. Thank you for your generosity, and as always we thank SUN for doing such important work.

Becoming a member of the Franklin High School PTSA connects you to a powerful network of parents, teachers, and students working together to support our school community. PTSA members play a vital role in advocating for our students, helping to ensure they receive the resources and support they need to thrive.

As part of the National PTA, your membership also helps fund important lobbying efforts that push for adequate school funding, stronger educational policies, and a brighter future for all students across the country.

Join now, and you’ll be entered into a raffle to win a holiday wreath or poinsettia — perfect for getting into the festive spirit! We’ll raffle off one item for every additional 20 new members that join us through October 28th.

Make a difference in our students' lives today by joining the Franklin High School PTSA!

The Franklin PTSA would like to extend a huge thank you to Dr. Tinkle and Belmont Family Dentistry for becoming our newest 2024-2025 sponsor! Every dollar brought in from sponsorship is turned right back around and invested in Franklin students and staff! We encourage all FHS families to show your appreciation to Belmont Family Dentistry the next time you're looking for a new dentist.

Each year every local PTA is tasked with sending volunteers on two dates to staff the Clothing Center, located at the Marshall campus, 3905 SE 91st, Room B-60. Franklin's dates are Monday, October 28th and Thursday, March 20th.

Please consider signing up for all or part of the October 28th shift here!

So far this year, the Clothing Center has been very busy, and anyone that would like to help kids shop or help sort donations can head to Marshall campus on a Monday or Thursday school day from 9:30-1:30pm. Even a couple hours worth of help would be very appreciated!

The Clothing Center is currently looking for donations of the following items:

• teen-adult sized gently worn/new sweatshirts, hoodies, and warm coats
• boys pants, joggers, and jeans, sized 4-14

Donations can be dropped off at any PPS school for PONY delivery. Please label the box/bag: PTA Clothing Center @ Marshall Campus. You can also bring donations directly to the Clothing Center on Monday or Thursday school days from 9:30am-1:00pm.

Your PTSA is proud to be kicking off one of our favorite traditions: Educator Spotlight. Now that school has been in session for about a month, we would love your nominations for any person in the Franklin building who is excelling at their job and making a positive difference in the the lives of those around them.

Prior to each of our general meetings, we will randomly choose two educators to spotlight, and invite them to join us and tell us a bit about themselves. It is always the highlight of each meeting, and helps to remind us of all the hard work that's being done inside the building every day. We would love to hear from you!

SUN is collaborating with our partner program, Latino Network, and our very own Latino Club to host a community altar for Dia de los Muertos. You are all welcome to attend the after school event on Wednesday, October 16th, in Room M-222 to learn about the history of Dia de los Muertos (also known as Day of the Dead), and learn to make papel picado and marigold flowers.

We are also inviting everyone in the community to submit a photo of your loved ones that have passed so they can be added to the altar. This will be visible for all on November 1st in M-222's glass casing.

Senior families, it is time to order your graduation cap and gown from Josten's. Every graduate needs a cap and gown in order to participate in the commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 3rd, and that package can be ordered from Josten's for $35. Of course, there are many other fun accessories for you to choose from, and those can all be found here.

Class of 2025, if you want to submit a senior portrait for the yearbook, you've still got time! The deadline will be Friday, February 14th. We will share the submission link once it is available.

The Franklin College and Career Center will be hosting a Senior Night Event on October 17th, from 6:00-8:00pm in the cafeteria.

This event will include various workshops and support for students and families around the college application and FAFSA process:

• College essay writing workshop led by a University of Oregon admissions representative
• Financial Aid Workshop
• FSA ID
• Portland Community College Admissions Representatives
• Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program
• Pathway to Trades and Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship programs.
• Career Exploration

Class of 2025, it's time to submit a request for your high school 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. Using your PPS email, please complete the Diploma Submission Form.

We must receive your Diploma Submission no later than December 13, 2024. If no submission is received, your full legal name from Synergy (first, middle, and last) will be used and printed onto your 2025 Diploma.

Note: There is no cost for your diploma. Every senior who completes all graduation requirements is awarded a diploma by the school.

Please click the link below to read FAB's latest newsletter!

Volunteers are needed in concessions and for tickets sales all fall. Please consider signing up for a shift or two and get volunteer credit for your favorite team!

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.

We run items in The Bolt family newsletter for two weeks unless there is a good

reason to run them longer. To submit an item, fill out this form by 4pm on Thursday.

You can find past issues of The Bolt on the FHS website or on our Smore homepage.

There is a lot going on at Franklin. Make sure to download Trivory, bookmark the

FHS website, and follow the PTSA Facebook page for the latest information.