CARDINAL CONNECTIONS
May 22, 2023
Franklin Pierce High School Community Newsletter
FPS District Equity Statement
DISTRICT AREAS OF FOCUS AND IMPROVEMENT:
- Equity and Social Justice
- Improved Instruction
- Family and Community Partnership
What is the mission? Help all students prepare themselves for successful enrollment, enlistment, and/or employment beyond high school.
Cardinal Parents, Students, and Staff:
"Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up." - Rocky Balboa
There's an old expression that "when the going gets tough, the tough get going." We will always face obstacles and challenges. That's a guarantee. The world is full of doubters and haters. Those who are the most successful in life are the ones who refuse to let their challenges or obstacles defeat them, so channel your inner Rocky Balboa when the going gets tough and turn yourself into a champion.
Let's do this! Cardinal Strong!
- May 22: What app do you use every day?
- May 23: If you could change your name, what would you change it to?
- May 24: How do you and your friends make each other better?
- May 25: What’s the biggest problem in the world today, and what would you do to solve it?
- May 26: No School.
Hey, Cards!
No school on 5/26 and 5/29 in honor of Memorial Day.
Skills Center Students: Due to the 3.5 hour early release days for elementary schools next week, Transportation will not be able to provide Skills Center buses Monday through Thursday.
Panorama Spring Survey: Cardinal Fam, we would like to collect some feedback from all of you to help us continue to make improvements. Please, take a few minutes to complete a Spring Survey. Parent Survey HERE. Student Survey HERE.
Multicultural Assembly and Multicultural Night: Big thanks and kudos to all the students and staff who performed, participated, and organized the assembly and the evening event. Really great job! See some footage in the video above.
Senior Exit Interviews start Monday, May 15! This is a grad requirement. Seniors, make sure you have your time schedule and that you're prepared to present.
Sophomores and Juniors, if you are interested in RUNNING START next year, the time to apply at your college of choice is NOW. Please, contact your counselor asap.
Seniors, the Graduation Walk List is posted! If your name is on the list, CONGRATULATIONS! You are on track to graduate. If your name is not on the list, there is a graduation requirement missing and you are NOT on track to graduate or participate in the graduation ceremony. Contact your Counselor or Advisor immediately.
If you are interested in learning about how you can participate in a hands-on, in-person visit to several HBCUs, please see the flyer and videos below.
Enjoy the APRIL edition of the Tuffy Tribune! Great job, Cards!
Hey, Seniors!
May 15-25. Senior Exit Interviews
May 18: Grad Speaker Tryouts
May 30. Graduation tickets available for purchase; handicapped seating may be reserved
June 2. Last Day for on-track seniors
June 7. Senior Recognition Night
June 8. Grad Parade, 10:30 am. Seniors must sign up HERE!
June 8: Black Grad Celebration and Kente Sash Ceremony, PLU, 5pm
June 9. Graduation rehearsal, 3 pm
June 10. Graduation! Live link for Graduation Ceremony HERE.
June 12. Diplomas available for pickup from the bookkeeper after 9 am
The following items are prohibited at graduation per Fairgrounds rules: helium balloons, streamers, signs, banners, confetti cannons, and anything that blocks the view of other spectators.
GENERAL INFO:
Do you need your official transcripts? Use this LINK. Click on Transcript Request. Fill out all information. Transcripts are normally mailed out on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Parents, we have an FPHS Food and Hygiene Pantry available to help out families in need. Please, use this LINK to see available items.
Parent Volunteers: In order to be a volunteer, parents must complete an easy, online volunteer application HERE.
Every Monday: College and Career Day! Wear your college and career gear.
Every Friday: Cardinal Spirit Day! Wear your FPHS gear.
The schedule next week is BABA-. View our full A/B calendar HERE.
June 3: First Annual FPS Pow Wow!
2023 GRADUATION Info HERE. Seniors, start marking your calendar and letting people know that your graduation day is coming!
Click HERE to buy a yearbook.
Student immunization requirements can be found HERE.
Interested in learning about our FPHS clubs? Look HERE.
If you ever need to see our Daily Bulletin announcements, use this LINK. Running Start and Pierce County Skills Center students, please use this link to keep up to date with FPHS announcements.
Looking for a career with Franklin Pierce Schools? We have openings for teachers, para educators, bus drivers, custodians, guest teachers, sports trainer, and more! Get started HERE.
Visit HERE to view previous Parent and Student Memos.
Staff Spotlight:
Name: Dan Call
My Role at FPHS: Spanish Teacher, Ethnic Studies Teacher, Languages department chair, Latinos Unidos club advisor, Equity Team member, Bricoleur
Favorite Hobbies: Cooking, Running, Reading, Long Walks to the Taco Truck
Favorite Book: “The Name of the Rose”
Favorite Quote: “We cannot put off living until we are ready… Life is fired at us point blank.” – José Ortega y Gasset
Staff Spotlight:
Name: Richenda Schenk
My role at FPHS: Financial Coordinator
Favorite Hobbies: Hiking, kayaking, walking, reading, gardening, and family time (especially time with grand babies)
Favorite Book: Bible and ‘It’s not supposed to be this way”, Lysa Terkeurst
Favorite Quote: “Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones”
What's your "E" (Enrollment, Enlistment, or Employment) after high school?
Learn more about careers in real estate.
Social Justice, Equity, and Anti-Racist Resources:
In the video below: Learn more about the Tourette's Syndrome Awareness Month.
The first step in ALLYSHIP is LISTENING.
The second step is BELIEVING.
The third step is ACTION. Get involved and create the positive change you want to see in the world.
CARDINAL SPORTS!
In spring sports:
- The Soccer Team is currently the 3rd seed in the WIAA State Tournament. They will play a quarterfinal game Saturday night at 5pm at FP Stadium.
- Fastpitch is playing in a state qualifying tournament today at the Regional Athletic Center in Lacey. The Cardinals will have to win 3 games to qualify for the state tournament.
- Our track teams are competing on Saturday at Renton Memorial Stadium. Individual athletes will be looking to qualify for their chance to compete in the State Championships next week at Mt Tahoma High School.
In other news:
- If you are a new student to FP this year and are planning to participate in sports next season you need to meet with Mr. Andrews in the athletics office to make sure you complete the eligibility process for new students.
- 2023 FALL ATHLETES- remember, your grades this semester will determine you eligibility for the start of fall sports next year. Make sure you are communicating with your teachers often if you are close on grades.
- Stay tuned for an update next week on FP Athletes selected to their respective All League Teams
HBCU Experience!
Routine Vaccines:
Summer break is just around the corner. Here is a local opportunity to get vaccines updated before the next school year begins.
Details:
- What: Community Vaccine Clinic (ages 4-18)
- When: May 25, 2023 11am-4pm
- Where: Acts Pharmacy and Healthcare Services, 1901 S Union Ave Building B Suite 2011, Tacoma, WA 98405. You may park close to entrance 9. There are additional parking spots at the back of the building close to entrance 12.
- Slots are limited. Pre-registration is highly encouraged and will be prioritized.
- Please use this LINK to register.
Daily Bell Schedules
Title 1, Part A
- What is Title 1? Title 1, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to states and school districts to meet the needs of educationally at-risk students. The goal of Title 1 is to provide extra instructional services and activities which support students identified as failing or most at risk of failing the state's challenging performance standards in mathematics, reading, and writing. The Title 1 program will provides students with extra educational assistance beyond the regular classroom. The program serves students in our five secondary schools who have demonstrated that extra assistance is needed. Learn more HERE.
- The FPHS Report Card can be found HERE.
- Learn more about state and national assessments HERE.
- Learn more about Guides and Resources for Parent and Family Engagement HERE.
- Learn how to file a Citizen Complaint HERE.
- Copies of the 2022-23 School/Parent Compact were distributed at the beginning of the year. If you missed it, you can see it HERE.
- You can find the FPHS Handbook HERE.
- You can find the FPHS Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Plan HERE.
Washington Youth Academy!
Do you need a fresh start?
Do you need more self-discipline?
The Washington Youth Academy might be right for you! Not only can you recover school credits quickly, the WYA will also help you focus on Academic Excellence, Leadership, Life Coping Skills, Job Skills, Community Service, Responsibility, Health and Hygiene, and Physical Fitness. The WYA is a FREE, residential school in Bremerton. Learn more HERE.
NEW Performing Arts Center!
We are very excited about our new Performance Arts Center! We are in eager anticipation of the day that we can fully showcase the talents of our band, orchestra, choir, drama programs, and so much more!
- Part of the "cost" for a new Performing Arts Center is going to be a little dust, a lot of change, and even a few inconveniences. Please, bear with us as we work through the "under construction" phase with an estimated completion date of the start of the 2023-24 school year.
- Student and Staff Parking: All staff and students must park together in the parking lot alongside 112th St. The section nearest the tennis courts is reserved for staff parking. The section nearest the stadium is reserved for student parking. Students and staff must drive all the way around the school to access the new student/staff parking lot. Please, do not cut through the drop-off and pick-up zone to park.
- AM student drop-off and PM student pick-up and zones. See updates above.
- Main Entrance: The former main entrance to the building is no longer accessible. The new main entrance is on the south end of the main building near the student pick-up and drop-off zone.
- Handicapped Parking has been relocated to the stalls in the drop-off zone nearest the new main entrance.
- Bicycle Parking has been relocated to the 1400 building (outside the band classroom).
- Pedestrians in the drop-off and pick-up zone should use the pedestrian walkway along the fence line.
- As with all construction projects, almost everything is subject to change. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Pierce County Skills Center:
Fall Newsletter HERE!
- PCSC Main Office: 253-800-4800.
Application Questions contact Paulla Hockaday - phockaday@bethelsd.org - 253.800.4800
Application links, in English and Spanish, can be found on our website. https://www.bethelsd.org/domain/4387
Resources
School Resources:
- District Website: https://www.fpschools.org/
- Franklin Pierce HS Website
- Attendance info HERE.
- IT Help Desk for Students and Parents: 253-298-4647, 7:30AM to 4PM. IT Website.
- Transportation Department website: 253-298-3865 or email to Transportation_Vendor@fpschools.org.
- Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
- Want to add Canvas to your phone? Android or iOS. Once you download the app, search "fpschools" to find our district.
- FPHS Facebook page.
- FPHS Twitter page.
- FPHS Instagram page.
- Information about GRADES and GRADING.
- Information about BUSES.
- How to access and use DORA.
COVID- 19 Resources:
- District Health Services Website
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
FPS COVID Dashboard HERE.
Community Resources:
- Financial Resources: https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus/financial-resources