FHS Principal's Newsletter 5/12/23
Compiled by the PTSA
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Important Upcoming Dates
Saturday, May 13th, 7:00-10:00pm, The Aerie at Eagle Landing: Senior Prom
Thursday, May 18th, 7:00pm, Auditorium: FHS Bands Awards Concert
Tuesday, May 23rd, 6:00-8:00pm, Library: Community Violence Prevention & Summer Safety Forum
Wednesday, May 24th, 2:30-3:30pm, Gym: Senior Recognition Assembly
Wednesday, May 24th, 3:30-5:30pm: May Fete Carnival
Thursday, May 25th, 4:00pm, Clinton Park: ASB Kickball Tournament Final Game
Monday, May 29th: Memorial Day/NO SCHOOL
Thursday, June 1st: Last Day for Seniors
Franklin Student and Families,
May is Mental Health Month. After living amid a pandemic these past few years many people are experiencing the stress associated with the adjustment of life; we are also faced with many societal issues that arise that can have a significant impact on our mental well being. Since 1949 mental health has become a priority in our society and May is used as the month to focus and engage. As shared in Mental Health America “mental health refers to our emotional and social well-being and impacts how we think, feel, and behave. It plays a role in connecting with others, making decisions, handling stress, and many other aspects of daily life. Everyone has mental health, and it deserves your attention just as much as your physical health does.”
Let’s commit to being Franklin STRONG by being thoughtful as we check in on one another as well as ourselves.
Franklin STRONG,
Chris Frazier
NEW: PTSA Spring Appeal
The Franklin PTSA has sent a community wide appeal letter to our families and partners. The Franklin PTSA serves as an integral partner in our school as they directly support our school programs and activities. The financial assistance provided by our PTSA allows Franklin staff to further extend opportunities and services to our students and provides our students with the high school experience in which they deserve. We thank you for your consideration.
A message from Franklin PTSA:
Hello Franklin Families!
It appears spring is finally, well, springing. We hope this letter finds you well and excited for the final months of school. We are writing because FHS needs your help. The PTSA is requesting donations to support our students. Your donation would help purchase items for
classrooms, finance the principal’s discretionary fund, fulfill teacher requests, add to library resources, steady educator morale, show staff our appreciation and enable overall student enrichment. Your donation will help the PTSA support a learning environment where our students can thrive and reach their full potential. We understand the commitment this donation requires. However, every donation, even $10 or $20, is an investment in the future of students and education at our school.
Your donation can double thanks to The Caplener Group’s offer to match the first $1,000.00 that we receive. This local realtor has been a long-time supporter of Franklin, and The Caplener Group renews their commitment to keeping Franklin STRONG along with the rest of our community. Your donation is greatly appreciated, and don’t forget, tax deductible. Make online donations HERE (https://franklin-high-school-ptsa.square.site/), drop off cash/check donations made out to FHS PTSA at the main office or mail them to: Franklin High School PTSA, 5405 SE Woodward St., Portland, OR 97206.
If your company matches donations, please reach out to them as well. Thank you for being part of the FHS team. Go Lightning!
Sincerely,
FHS PTSA
NEW: Senior Prom Expectations
On Saturday, May 13th we are excited to host our Senior Prom at The Aerie at Eagle Landing. This will be a momentous occasion as we celebrate our seniors and their guests with “An Evening with the Stars”. Our ASB Leadership has worked extremely hard to create a night our students will not forget.
Franklin Senior Prom - “An Evening with the Stars”
Saturday, May 13th
7:00pm -10:00pm
The Aerie at Eagle Landing
10220 SE Causey Avenue
Happy Valley, OR 97086
In an effort to support this event and create the safest conditions we want to provide our students and families with details and expectations for the evening. All PPS and Franklin High School policies apply to student behavior at prom.
This event requires a pre-purchased prom ticket, tickets are not for purchase at the door.
Guest passes were due on May 9th. Guests not on the list are not permitted to attend.
Non-Franklin guests must arrive and depart with their Franklin host student.
Attendees must bring their student ID and ticket for entrance.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Doors close for arrivals at 9:00pm; students and guests no longer allowed entrance.
There is no re-entry; anyone who leaves the dance for any reason will not be readmitted.
Students will be expected to check their bags, purses, and coats at the coat check station.
Light refreshments will be provided. No outside food/drink.
This is a drug and alcohol free event; students are expected to follow all PPS and FHS rules and expectations.
Seniors are still under the PPS 60 Day Rule policy; violations of the rule could impact participation at the graduation ceremony.
The event ends at 10:00pm and we ask all seniors and guests to exit at that time.
Students are expected to arrange transportation home within 15 minutes of the end of prom.
Students not conforming to these guidelines will be dismissed; families will also be notified.
This event will be staffed by Franklin administrators, staff, Campus Safety Associates and parent volunteers. Families are asked to have a conversation with your child and their guest regarding safe behaviors and expectations.
Senior Prom is the first celebratory event that we host which honors and celebrates the Class of 2023!! We look forward to an amazing evening and celebrating our Senior Stars.
NEW: TriMet Summer Passes for HS Students
Beginning next week, TriMet will be distributing free student summer transit passes to all PPS high school sites. The passes will be activated for unlimited use on TriMet, WES, C-Tran and the Portland Streetcar from June 1st until August 31st.
PPS administrators and students should know that students’ 2022-23 PPS ID/TriMet HOP cards will deactivate on June 16th, so those needing TriMet access over the summer will need to get a designated summer pass.
All PPS students are eligible for summer passes, but they are intended for those who are transit-dependent and will make use of them over the summer. It is recommended that PPS students keep their 2022-23 Student ID cards with them when using the summer passes on transit.
Please be on the lookout for more information regarding the distribution of summer passes for students.
NEW: Word is Bond Summer Leadership Program
Word is Bond works to empower young Black men across the Portland metro area.
Word is Bond just opened their application for their Rising Leaders 2023 Cohort! They are particularly focused on young Black men ages 15-16, though 15-18 are encouraged to apply. This program can provide an excellent opportunity for your students to develop their leadership skills and unlock their full potential.
The link to our UnApplication can be found here.
Rising Leaders 2023 takes place from June 19th through August 4th, 2023. Both cis gender and trans Black male youth are encouraged to apply.
UPDATED: Community Violence Prevention & Summer Safety Forum
On Tuesday, May 23rd Franklin High School and the Franklin PTSA will host a Community Violence Prevention & Summer Safety Forum.
This will be a panel-style forum with representatives from Portland Police Bureau, Office of Violence and Prevention, Portland Parks and Recreation, Tri-Met, PPS Youth Violence Prevention Team, PPS Security Services and PPS Emergency Management.
Each panelist will provide a short overview of the work they are doing to respond to and prevent gun violence and improve school/community safety and summer safety tips and resources. Time will be allowed near the end for curated questions from the audience. There will not be an open Q&A.
Franklin HS Community Violence Prevention & Summer Safety Forum
Date: Tuesday, May 23rd
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Franklin Library
Please RSVP & Submit Questions
*Interpretation language assistance for Spanish and Vietnamese
NEW: ASB Kickball Tournament
Once students have signed up, they will receive more information via email.
NEW: Great Success for Franklin HS Choirs and Singers
Franklin Students - Community Support-Everyday Heroes
I wanted to give thanks and praise to the unnamed Franklin students who assisted a neighbor on April 28th who was on a walk and experienced a medical emergency. The neighbor collapsed and adults and students rushed to her aide. Our students assisted in performing CPR rotations until the emergency medical teams arrived.
If anyone has additional information about this incident or knows the names of the students please contact Principal Frazier, as the family of the neighbor would like to extend their gratitude.
We need to celebrate and praise our students when they do the right thing.
Thank you for being Franklin STRONG!!
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Join us in spreading the word that mental health is something everyone should care about. Be intentional in using this month to focus on mental health and engage in awareness activities.
Torch Award Recipients
We are lucky to have you both at Franklin!!
Staff Appreciation Week Photos
NEW: ¿Por Qué No? Results
NEW: FHS Bands Awards Concert
Thursday, May 18th
7:00pm
Auditorium
$5 at the door
NEW: Family Resource Navigator (FRN) Advocacy
The FRN program won't be funded by the county next year but we are still advocating for them to keep the funding. We have put together letters in English and Spanish for families to inform them about where the program currently stands and a letter script to write to Multnomah County commissioners to offer their own testimonies.
We encourage Franklin families to write letters or get involved in the public hearings happening this month. If you write a letter, please share those with Genavie Reyes (@greyes@impactnw.org) and we will share them with the rest of the advocacy team to provide the Commissioners a stack of hard copy letters. If families write letters, we can collect those as well if they are not able to mail them or attend the public hearings.
These are the dates for the public hearings and you can find more information on their website: https://www.multco.us/budget-feedback
- May 17th 6 pm to 8 pm (in-person)
- May 31st 6 pm to 8 pm (hybrid)
Return Books and WIN
The prize wheel is BACK in action in the library. Any student who returns a book is eligible to spin and win. All books are due back by June 2nd, except for seniors who should return by May 26th.
AAPI Heritage Month
As a community we will share, highlight, or introduce a concept or topic related to our climate and equity work. This section will allow us to learn, use common language and create an opportunity to discuss climate and equity related topics; allowing us to collectively grow as a school community.
Franklin Celebrates Asian American & Pacific Island Heritage Month
May is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements, cultural contributions, and lived experiences of our Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, Asian American, Desi, and South Asian communities. If you'd like to learn more about AAPI Heritage Month and how you can participate, please view these slides: AAPI Heritage Month 2023.
NEW: Senior Recognition Assembly, May 24th
Presence of ALL graduating seniors is MANDATORY at 2:20pm in the Gym. Seniors should wear their cap & gown, and bring their yearbook for signing. This event is to recognize the accomplishments of seniors as notified by departments. It will be followed by:
- Important Graduation Information
- Senior Video
- Yearbook Signing
- Decision Day: What are your plans after high school (i.e., college, career, military, trades, gap, etc)?
UPDATED: Class of 2023 Important Dates
- April 3rd: 60-Day Rule In Effect
- April 11th: Senior Calendar & Packet Mailed Home
- April 24th: Ticket Sales begin for Senior Prom
- May 8th - 12th: Advanced Placement Testing Continues
AP exams at the DoubleTree Hotel are coming up in May! Click here for up-to-date information about AP testing with Portland Public Schools; email AdvancedPlacement@pps.net with any questions. You can also view your current AP exam schedule by logging into your College Board account.
- May 11, 2023: 2nd Senior Failure Notice
- May 13th, 7:00-10:00pm: Senior Prom
- May 24th, 2:20pm, Gym: Senior Recognition Assembly
Parents, you are invited! There will be a specific location in the gym for you to sit. Please arrive by 2:15. Seniors wear your cap & gown, and bring your yearbook for signing. Presence of ALL graduating seniors is MANDATORY at 2:20pm in the Gym. This event is to recognize the accomplishments of seniors as notified by departments. It will be followed by:
- Important Graduation Information
- Senior Video
- Yearbook Signing
- Decision Day: What are your plans after high school (i.e., college, career, military, trades, gap, etc)?
SENIOR CORNER: On Franklin’s website, there is a page called the Senior Corner. It contains the most up-to-date information regarding graduation announcements, diplomas, ordering graduation items, messages from counselors, and much, much more. This is such an exciting time for your graduating student! Along with all of the excitement, there are time-sensitive requests that will occur throughout this school year. Please visit the Senior Corner often!
Graduate Lawn Signs Available Now
Prom
Prom is coming up soon!
May 13th, 7:00-10:00pm
The Aerie at Eagle Landing
Tickets on sale in the main hall at lunch and after school through May 9th
$35 for one, $50 for two
Follow @fhs.leadership for information on tickets and other event news
Pick up a guest form from the VP office (M-132) and return it NO LATER than May 9th
Interested in Chaperoning? Find out more info and sign up here!
Game Schedules
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.
Summer Hosting Opportunity for Families
Portland-Metro Queer Prom
NAYA is organizing the Portland-Metro Queer Prom! The Event will take place Friday May 26th, 6:00-10:00pm. It is open to Queer/Trans/Questioning Youth attending high schools in the Portland-Metro area, and will be held at the Portland Art Museum Sunken Ballroom. Tickets are FREE FREE FREE but all guests must register first.
Please bring your student ID and have it ready to show, or you may be turned away. This is for your safety, which is our highest priority.
Allies are welcome if they are invited by a Queer/Trans/Questioning friend or date. All relationships and dates are welcome, including straight-appearing. Biphobia is not tolerated in this space.
This is an alcohol and drug free event and paraphernalia will not be allowed on site. No bullying, harassment or hate speech of any kind will be tolerated.
Questions? See Dr. Baber in S-027 during lunch or email at mbaber@pps.net.
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