FPHS Parent and Student Memo
May 31, 2021
Franklin Pierce High School
FPS District Equity Statement
AREAS OF FOCUS AND IMPROVEMENT:
- Equity and Social Justice
- Improved Instruction
- Family and Community Engagement
Our Equity Team would like to partner with our parents and students to fulfill our mission to support our students, staff, and families by identifying and dismantling systems that perpetuate, exacerbate, or produce inequities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. If you would like to collaborate with us, please let us know HERE. If you want to learn more about our commitment to EQUITY and ANTI-RACISM, feel free to contact any of our FPHS Equity Team members: Hartley, Marzano, Wright, Laban, Hackney, Apelu, Brist, Call, Chapman, Detweiler, Fineman, Goodrum, Inman, Kaunda, B. Lee, Martin, Plaskett, Quill, Roscoe, Scroger, Shoopman, Washam, C. Lee, McNeil, Lovell, Wacker, Tracy, and T. Johnson.
Dear Parents and Students,
Summer School: Summer School Registration is here! We will be offering four different summer school classes in-person and we will have openings for online APEX courses as well. The four in-person courses are Biology, Algebra 1/2 , Geometry and English 9. Please be sure to register HERE right away. You will be contacted in the next three weeks to let you know about your summer school placement.
5th Annual Grad Parade! We're back! Seniors, sign up HERE or below to attend. We have limited bus capacity, so please sign up asap!
The end of the year is rapidly approaching. The last day for on-track Seniors is June 11. The last day of school for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders is June 22nd.
Finals Week is June 14 - 18. Make sure you are READY!
- Looking ahead to Memorial Day weekend. We have no school on Friday, May 28 or Monday, May 31, so periods 4, 5, and 6 will only meet once one week, and periods 1, 2, and 3 will only meet once the next week.
Make sure you're following us on Social Media: FPHS Facebook page; FPHS Twitter page; FPHS Instagram page.
Visit HERE to view previous Parent and Student Memos.
Please, make sure you have all the info below. We miss you and wish you all the very best. Stay safe and be well!
Hey, Seniors!
- Graduation Info: Find Senior Info and Grad Info HERE. A few items: due to limited seating capacity at the Fairgrounds, each graduating Senior will receive 6 complimentary guest tickets. No additional tickets are available for sale. Family/guest groups of 6 will be seated together and socially distanced from the next group. Masks are required for all guests and graduates. We have not yet received the grad tickets from the Fairgrounds, but we will let you know as soon as they come in. Large signs, balloons, noise makers, air horns, etc. are not permitted in the Fairgrounds. At the end of the graduation ceremony, all graduates and guests will need to exit the fairgrounds immediately and meet up outside for photos, etc. Gatherings and photos after the graduation ceremony will not be permitted inside the Fairgrounds. We're excited and grateful to be able to host a live graduation this year. We've been given permission to do so because we are agreeing to follow all of the Covid Safety Guidelines from the state, Health Department, and WA State Fairgrounds. Thank you for helping us stay safe and for following these guidelines. Note: Graduation will also be live streamed for those guests who are unable to attend in person. More details to follow.
- Distinguished Portfolio Essays due: April 19
- Graduation Eligibility Walk List Posted: In the foyer by the Main Office. Updated weekly. As Seniors are added to the Walk List, they are receiving their Graduation Signs and a "special" treat. Way to go!
- Senior Exit Interviews due: May 19
- Senior Day! June 2
- Last day for on-track Seniors: June 11
- Graduation Rehearsal (required): June 15, 9am, WA State Fairgrounds. We have 2021 FPHS Graduation masks for each graduating senior. Masks will be handed out at rehearsals to be worn at graduation.
- Graduation Parade: June 15, 10:30am. Sign up HERE to attend.
- Graduation: June 17, 6pm, WA State Fairgrounds
ALL DATES AND EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON GUIDELINES FROM THE TPC HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
2021 Senior Fitness Challenge!
Can Seniors decorate their graduation caps?
CAP DECORATIONS
- Not required.
- Decorated caps SHOULD express gratitude toward loved ones, recognition for the university or career path you’re pursuing, inspirational quote, recognition of your culture, and other creative, positive messages or images that represent YOU.
- Decorated caps MUST NOT contain any references to drugs, alcohol, weapons, sex, gangs, violence, hate groups, obscenities, profanities, vulgarities, or defamation of others.
- Suggestion: Do not write, paint, or draw directly onto your cap. Instead, trace your cap onto scrapbooking paper or cardboard and decorate that.
- Inappropriate or even “questionable” caps will not be allowed. We do not have replacement caps for you. No cap = No participation in the graduation ceremony.
Looking for a job?
- AA Asphalting, a local concrete and asphalt restoration company, has positions open to those students 18 and over who are interested in summer employment. There are currently openings for certified flaggers and laborers. Flaggers set up traffic zones, do traffic control, keep the jobsite clean etc. The hourly rate is $18.75, $19.00 if you have current CPR. Laborers load/unload the flatbeds, shovel, sweep, rake, set forms etc. They start at $21.05/hr. If any students are interested, please apply via the website: aaasphalting.com.
- The FP Farm is looking for students who enjoy outdoor work and are willing to learn new skills and engage with your community around food justice, food access. Students that have already participated in the farm program are encouraged to apply, but no previous experience is required. The Summer Crew is a critical piece of the farm community and is responsible for completing the on-the-ground work of feeding our community. You will have the opportunity to learn skills around food production, community/collective leadership, and represent the farm by leading volunteer groups, giving tours, and supporting our Fresh and Free farmers markets throughout the school district. This position is 20 hours per week from July 1 to Aug 26 and pays $15 per hour and offers .5 CTE or Elective credit. Applicants must be 16 or older to apply.
JUNE Culture Calendar
JUNE is ...
PRIDE MONTH: Learn more HERE.
- 6/1 SAMOA INDEPENDENCE DAY: Learn more HERE.
6/5 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Learn more HERE.
6/11 KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY: Learn more HERE.
6/14 FLAG DAY: Learn more HERE.
6;/19 JUNETEENTH: Learn more HERE.
6/20 FATHERS' DAY: Learn more HERE.
6/20 WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Learn more HERE.
Cardinal Character Trait for JUNE: JOY! Learn more HERE.
LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:
Family and Community Engagement
The Franklin Pierce High School Food & Hygiene Pantry is available for all students and their families.
Use this LINK to view our current food & hygiene pantry options. Please mark the items you need and staff will put together a bag or box. We will contact you when your bag is ready for pick up or delivery.
Additional ways to request items: You can request a paper copy of this form by contacting Bonita Lee at blee@fpschools.org or call 253-298-3837 to request items via phone.
Social Justice, Equity, and Anti-Racist Resources:
- Pride can mean many different things — and this month the LGBTQ+ community comes together to recognize and celebrate all of them.
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.
FPHS Club Info:
- Black Student Union: The BSU Meets every other Wednesday from 2:00pm-3:00pm. We are currently meeting on Zoom. If students are interested in joining a meeting, please email Blee@fpschools.org
- Latin@s Unid@s: Culture, resources, support, friends; Cultura, recursos, apoyo, amistad. We meet on Mondays at 1:55pm in room 404 or on Zoom. For more info, contact Mr. Call at dcall@fpschools.org.
- KPOP Club: FP Korean Club was formed so students at the high school can gather and have the opportunity to take part in learning the Korean language, Korean culture and KPOP dances. We will start meeting in person every Thursday starting April 1 in room 902 at 2:15pm.
- Pacific Islander Club (PIC): Welcome back! We will be meeting on Mondays from 2 - 4 pm in the Cafeteria. All are welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there.
- Mural Club: Advisor, Ms. Kaunda. Meeting on Thursdays at 1:50pm in room 1606 and via Zoom.
- Asian Student Association (ASA): meets Mondays in room 1601 and on Zoom. General member meetings are usually 1 and 3 week of the month. Officer meetings are 2 and 4 week of the month.
- Native Indigenous Culture Club (NICC): meets Tuesdays right after school (1:55pm) on ZOOM for 1 hour. If students are interested in joining they can contact Breanne Chapman bchapman@fpschools.org.
FOR MORE INFO, SEE THE CLUB FLYERS BELOW.
Fresh New FPHS Gear!
We are very excited to share with you all the new shirt designed to support our Native Indigenous Cultural Club. The link to order is HERE.
We need a minimum order of 12 shirts and all proceeds go toward the club.
Thank you for your support!
Yearbooks!
Please consider donating a yearbook to a senior in need! A yearbook is a special keepsake that lasts a lifetime...we want the Class of '21 to be able to look back on their senior year with a smile! Click the button below to donate.
A Few Reminders about Donating:
- Donations MUST be done on the Walsworth website (not through the bookkeeper).
- When asked who the homeroom teacher is, please enter YOUR NAME or simply leave it blank to remain anonymous.
- If you have a specific student in mind, you may enter their name. If you want to donate to any senior in need, just put "Donation" as the first & last name. Enter "12" as grade.
Cardinal Sports!
FPHS Athletes and Families,
Thank you for the continuous support of our teams and our athletic department. Recent national and local news has created some confusion in regard to mask requirements. We would like to remind everybody that masks are still required at all times when attending athletic events at Franklin Pierce HS. This applies to both indoor and outdoor athletic events. If and when these guidelines change we will notify coaches, athletes, and families.
This last Tuesday the state of Washington and all of its counties were moved into phase 3. This has created changes basketball and wrestling. FPHS basketball teams were playing and were planning on continuing to play all of their home games at The Hub in Centralia. With the switch to phase 3 it opened up the opportunity for our schools to begin hosting events in our own gyms and facilities! Moving forward home basketball and home wrestling matches will be hosted at Franklin Pierce HS and the same goes for all of our league partners. Wrestling was planning on having matches in the stadium. With the move to phase 3 wrestling will now be able to host their home matches.
At Franklin Pierce HS we will be allowing 4 fans per rostered athlete. The athlete must be on the teams official roster. For visiting fan guidelines please refer to the fan regulations chart below when visiting one of the nine other league member schools. Schools are handling fans differently and some are beginning to charge admission once again in order to be able to attend.
Fan Regulations for Winter sports
Fans must social distance and wear masks at all 2A SPSL Schools.
Each School will have different forms of check in when you arrive so be prepared
Homework Center: Free Tutoring Daily
Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11am to 12pm and 2pm - 4pm.
- Wednesdays: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm.
HW Center LINK.
Assessment Center!
Assessment Updates:
State Testing
Washington State is currently working with the Biden administration to seek a waiver to "skip" state testing this year. If this does not get approved at the federal level, we will conduct the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) in Math and ELA as well as the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS). If this is the case, state assessments will be administered this Spring. We've also learned that assessments will have fewer questions and prompts than previous non-Covid years. More information to come.
College Board Testing
These exams include PSAT, SAT, and AP exams. In Fall, FPS decided not to offer PSAT or SAT due to Covid restrictions and College Board requirements. Recently, our region has moved to the moderate Covid phase which allows us to bring more students back in a variety of settings. We are reviewing our current safety protocols and testing guidelines to see how we can provide opportunities for students to access these assessments this Spring.
At this time, you can expect that students enrolled in AP courses will be taking the AP exam in Spring. Testing may take place remotely or in person. We are currently in the planning stage and will notify families as soon as our plan is set.
For all College Board exams, preparation materials and resources can be found on their website. https://www.collegeboard.org
Update on AP testing!!!
AP Exams are quickly approaching. All AP students received an email a few weeks ago asking them to choose between testing at home or testing at school. If a student did not complete the survey in the email, then it is assumed they will test on campus. Students are required to take their exam during the scheduled time; Please make sure your student is on time. It is important that students have accessed their college board online account BEFORE test day. If you are testing on campus on a Wednesday, please email Mrs. Plaskett (lplaskett@fpschools.org) by Tuesday, May 18 if you need to ride the bus. On the day of testing students will need to bring a fully charged school laptop, laptop charger, pencils, and a water bottle. It is important that students use their school laptop and not a personal one. All students testing on site for testing will receive a lunch. Please follow the AP exam link below to review testing dates and times. If you are scheduled for an afternoon exam (1PM) please make sure you have transportation arranged as the test could go until 4pm. Students are welcome to ride the activity bus home after afternoon testing. If you are testing on campus on a day your cohort is remote, please do not worry. You can be on campus for testing. More information will be provided to students next week. Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Plaskett-Rosario with questions.
Useful Links:
AP for Students/Families - 888-225-5427
Schedule:
Resources
School Resources:
- District Website: https://www.fpschools.org/
- Franklin Pierce HS Website
- FPS Remote Learning Website
- IT Help Desk for Students and Parents: 253-298-4647, 7:30AM to 4PM.
- Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
- FPS Breakfast and Lunch Program: www.fpschools.org/meals
- FPS Education Resources: https://www.fpschools.org/exended-closure-resources-and-information/closure-educational-resources
- 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.
- District CALENDAR.
- Information about ATTENDANCE.
- How to access and use DORA.
- Zoom Tutorial HERE.
COVID- 19 Resources:
- District Website: https://www.fpschools.org/
- Gov. Inslee's COVID-19 updates web page: https://www.governor.wa.gov/tags/covid-19-coronavirus
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Community Resources:
- District resources and partners: https://www.fpschools.org/departments/family-engagement-office/community-resources
- Check with your phone and internet provider: many providers are offering free and/or unlimited data, internet etc. during the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.
- Financial Resources: https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus/financial-resources