THE GRANTONIAN

This past Sunday, I joined with fellow educators, parents, students, and filmmakers to watch a screening of the final episode of a four-part documentary series called Citizen Nation. Citizen Nation "follows teenagers from across America as they face off in the nation's premier civics competition. Culminating in a championship showdown in the nation's capital, high school students with diverse personal and political backgrounds grapple with critical questions about democracy."

In tonight's final episode, members of our Grant High School Constitution team, under the direction of social studies teacher Angela DiPasquale, are featured prominently. It's no secret that I'm a huge longtime fan of the We the People Constitution program/competition. Watching the series only increased my appreciation for not only the program, but also the students, teachers, and other individuals that take part in it. The concluding episode airs tonight on PBS at 9:00 pm. Though I recommend watching the first three episodes, it's not required in order to enjoy tonight's concluding installment in the series. The full documentary can also be streamed on Amazon Prime, YouTube, or PBS. So, grab a box of popcorn and enjoy this engaging documentary.

James McGee, Principal

Grant High School

Students from Accounting and Personal Finance and Student Store visited Deloitte in the Pearl District! Our students were part of the inaugural nationwide Deloitte MADE day, where students in over 30 states participated in an event focused on making accounting more diverse and equitable (MADE).

Students enjoyed the experience, traveling by public transit to the Pearl District near the iconic Powell’s Books. They had a fantastic time exploring Deloitte’s vibrant workspace, learning about the different career paths available, and asking thoughtful questions to the panel.

I’m incredibly proud of their curiosity and grateful to Mary Shaw and Ricardo Perez at Deloitte for making this valuable experience possible!

Ms. Shelah S. Kelso

Accounting & Personal Finance Teacher & Student Store Internship (CTE)

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

The next scheduled Principal's Coffee Talk is Wednesday, November 13th at 8:45am. Check in at the main office.

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.

It’s always a great day to be a General, but this last week our Fall Sports programs shined bright.

Both our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams qualified for the State Meet at Lane Community College on Saturday, November 9th. Representing the Generals Boys team will be; Noah DuVivier (10th at Districts), Grady Gilkey, Colton Hasser, Liam Paulson, Nathaniel Rumberger (4th at Districts), and Wynton Martinez-Plachta.And representing the Generals Girls team will be; Amelia Campbell (2nd at Districts), Malaika DechetWetzel, Ingrid Jacobs, Sofia Kimura, Reese Lange, Ada Siemens, and Marina Streich. Good luck to our Generals Cross Country Teams on Saturday!

On Saturday, November 2nd we had a packed day on the campus of Grant High School. Our Boys Soccer team took down Lake Oswego with a gutty 1-0 victory in the Grant Bowl and they continue their playoff journey Tuesday, November 5th at Delta Park at 6pm as they take on the West Linn Lions in the second round of the OSAA State Playoffs.

During the second game of the day, the Girls Soccer team hosted South Salem the Grant Bowl.They scored early and cruised to a 4-0 win over the visiting Saxons. Our Generals will face Lake Oswego in the second round of the OSAA State Playoffs on Wednesday, November 6th at Delta Park at 430pm. Tickets can be purchased at osaa.org/tickets, we will also have a cash option at the gate.

Rounding out the full day of Generals action, the Volleyball team hosted Sheldon in the second round of the OSAA State Playoff. This was the first time hosting a second round game in program history, and the game did not disappoint. It came down to match point multiple times during the 4th set, but the Generals rallied back to win 28-26 and forced a deciding 5th set. Finding themselves down 12-13 in the 5th, our Generals reeled off 3 straight points to secure victory and punch their ticket to the OSAA Volleyball Final Eight site! This is the first time in program history that Grant Volleyball has qualified for the State Tournament, and the first PIL team to make it to the final site since 2005! The Generals take on Jesuit in the Quarterfinals on Friday, November 8th at Forest Grove High School at 8am. Tickets can be purchased at osaa.org/tickets.

We hope to see you out there this week to cheer on our Generals, as they continue their run in the state tournaments.

GO GENERALS!

Winter Sports Registration is OPEN!! We offer Wrestling (Boys and Girls), Swimming (Boys and Girls), Boys Basketball and Girls Basketball. Head to our athletics website www.grantathletics.com click the clearance tab to find the link to FamilyID and a link to the sports physical form. All student-athletes must be registered in FamilyID and have a valid sports physical (good for 2 years from exam date and must be on current physical form updated in 2023) to be cleaned by our office and able to participate on the first day November 18th. For registration questions please contact the athletic office.

For Winter Sports Preseason Questions please contact the program head coaches

Wrestling - Warren McPherson wmcpherson@pps.net

Swimming - Raina Schutz raschutz@pps.net

Boys Basketball - Sean Brownhill sbrownhill@pps.net

Girls Basketball - Mary Beth Snell msnell@pps.net

OSAA Playoffs are fast approaching! Match-ups for Volleyball and Boys and Girls Soccer will be set later this week. More information will be sent out regarding those contests.

Registration is now open for the NE PDX Snowboard Team!!! If you are interested in joining the team, get your information sent it by November 8th. Please visit the website for more information: NE PDX SNOWBOARD TEAM - REGISTRATION

San Diego State University Virtual Out-of-State Prospective Student Presentation: Wednesday, November 6th at 5 PM. Students and families are invited to attend a Virtual Out-of-State Prospective Student Presentation to learn more about SDSU's admission requirements, the application process, living in San Diego, and what life is like as an SDSU student. RSVP by Tuesday, November 5th on the Virtual Out-of-State Prospective Student Presentation web page.

Coalition for College Event - Completing the FAFSA: Tuesday, December 3rd at 5:00 PM

Not sure where to begin with the FAFSA? Confused by the process or unfamiliar with certain terms? In this session, admissions and financial aid experts from Coalition schools will share tips to better prepare you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Bring along your questions and get answers to confidently fill out the FAFSA. Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from Berea College, Bowdoin College, and Northwestern University.

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.

COLLEGE VISITS

We host several college visits per week at Grant. 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.

• Texas A & M University-College Station: Tuesday, 11/05/2024 at 11:41 AM - Virtual

• Oregon State University: Tuesday, 11/05/2024 at 3:00 in the South Forum

• Maine College of Art & Design: Tuesday, 11/05/2024 at 3:00 PMin the College & Career Center

• Southern Oregon University: Wednesday, 11/06/2024 at 11:41 AM in the College & Career Center

• Carroll College: Thursday, 11/07/2024 at 11:41 AM in the College & Career Center

• Lewis & Clark College: Thursday, 11/07/2024 at 3:00 PM in the College & Career Center

• Montana State University: Friday, 11/08/2024 at 11:40 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:

• The Skanner Foundation Scholarship: Deadline November 1st

• Pettable Mental Health Importance Scholarship: Deadline November 1st

• Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards: Deadline November 3rd

• Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship Deadline November 5th

• Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship: Deadline November 12th at 11:59 pm

• Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship: Deadline November 15th

• HeySunday Laundry Detergent Sheets Eco-Warrior Scholarship: Deadline November 20th

• Learner’s Tutoring Annual Women in STEM Scholarship: Deadline November 20th

• Common App Scholarship: Deadline November 30th

• Otto Memorial Scholarship: Deadline November 30th

• PrimePutt Putting Mat Women in Golf Annual Scholarship: Deadline December 1st

• Dell Scholars Program: Deadline December 1st

• The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship: Deadline December 5th at 5:00 pm

• Dedication to Education $2,000 Scholarship: Deadline December 7th at 11:59 pm

• Reach For Your Peak Scholarship 2024: Deadline December 8th at 11:59 pm

• The Coolidge Scholarship: Deadline December 11th at 5:00 pm

• Forté Future Leaders Scholarship: Deadline December 13th

• BURGER KING℠ Scholars Program: Deadline December 16th

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

PORTLAND BOOK FESTIVAL - Saturday, November 2nd

The Portland Book Festival is a daylong event that features author discussions, pop-up readings, and writing workshops for youth. The event will take place at the Portland Art Museum and neighboring venues in downtown Portland on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Students can stop by the library to pick up a FREE WRISTBAND!

The PSI program offers a 16-week comprehensive after-school course series, providing students with insights into the scientific process. They will have the unique opportunity to engage with research scientists from OHSU and other Portland research institutes. This is a semester-long program with an additional opportunity to be paired with a mentor for a summer research internship experience.

There is no cost to students.

To apply, students must submit their applications and arrange for a teacher recommendation to be submitted by November 24th, 2024 11:59pm.

Detailed program information and the application forms can be found at: https://www.psiprogramohsu.com/

The opportunity to learn from mentors of this caliber is an amazing one. 50-55 students each year are accepted.

is Monday November 25th, 1-4:30pm.

Register Here. (high school students can register as "prospective PSU students")

The event will include:

Hosted Hands-On STEM Activities

A showcase of STEM opportunities via interactive tours of PSU science and engineering labs. Meet-and-greets with STEM professors and college students, including hearing from the Deans of PSU colleges.

This event is tailored for students in grades 9-12th. Chaperones and parents are welcome but not required for high school students. All ages are welcome but please note PSU is not able to accommodate students younger than 9th grade without a chaperone. Registration will close once capacity is reached.

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. Save the Date: Our next General Meeting will be November 12, 2024 @ 6:30pm in the GHS Library. Principal McGee will be there giving an update on what’s going on in the school. What topics would you like to explore as a group? Email me your ideas: grantptaboard@gmail.com.

● Promoting children’s health, well-being, and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement is a core PTA value. Oregon Schools have the 4th worst attendance statistics in the nation. Attendance correlates to future educational success in high school and beyond. As a PTA, how do we engage the community to help implement new strategies for increasing attendance?

Membership: Thank you for being one (or two) of the 118 people who became members this year. Your membership dollars go right back into the school in the form of Teacher Appreciation and Classroom Grants. The more members we have, the more we can support these two activities.

Hello Grant High School Seniors and Families of Seniors,

Here are the requirements and deadline for Senior Photo Submissions! We reserve the right to decline any photo submissions. Early submissions will have an opportunity to resubmit if declined. Questions? Please contact us at ybgranthigh@gmail.com.

DEADLINE FOR SENIOR PHOTO SUBMISSIONS IS NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Senior portrait photos must comply with the following specifications and restrictions and must be submitted digitally. Please take these photo specifications to your photographer so that you will have the correct pose and background for the senior portrait section of the yearbook.

Specifications

- Photo may be color or black and white

- Minimum dimensions: 2" tall x 1.5" wide (update: minimum 2.25”x1.75” is best)

-Portrait or full body photos accepted

- File format: JPEG or PNG

- Resolution: 300 ppi

Restrictions

- No selfies

- High quality cell phone photos are now acceptable.

- Cell phone photos must be high resolution and comply with all other requirements.

- No low resolution photos

- No distracting or inappropriate backgrounds

- No hats or sunglasses

- No outfits that do not follow the PPS dress code

Link to submit Senior Portraits

Specifications

- Photo may be color or black and white

- Minimum dimensions: 2" tall x 1.5" wide (update: minimum 2.25”x1.75” is best)

-Portrait or full body photos accepted

- File format: JPEG or PNG

- Resolution: 300 ppi

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.

Both the Upper and Lower Commons are serving lunch. The cold options and pizza are now served in the Lower Commons while the burrito bar and the daily entree are served in the Upper Commons.

Portland Public Schools Nutrition Services is happy to announce all students will be able to enjoy breakfast and lunch at no charge for the 2024-25 school year. This opportunity is made possible in part by the expansion of federal eligibility and additional funds allocated by the state’s Student Success Act.

Breakfast includes an entrée, choice of fruit, and milk. Lunch includes a choice of entrée, milk, and unlimited fruits and vegetables. Students must choose at least three foods, with one food being at least a 1/2 cup of fruit and/or a vegetable.

Due to this change in services, our kitchen teams will no longer be able to take cash or check payments. If students bring their lunch from home and want milk, they must may choose two other foods – such as a fruit and vegetable – at no charge. Milk can no longer be purchased separately.

A few more clarifications:

• Families do not need to submit a free and reduced-price meal application. All PPS students are automatically enrolled in this program.

• If you have questions about your student’s meal account, please visit our webpage for more information or contact our department for further support.

• This change has no impact on Title I funding.

Access to nutritious meals is a crucial component of student success and well-being, and we are thrilled to be able to take advantage of this opportunity on behalf of our students.

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