CARDINAL CONNECTIONS
January 9, 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
Cardinal Parents, Students, and Staff:
"Don't be upset by the results you didn't get from the work you didn't do."
Not sure how or when some people got the idea that results should come easily. To be successful in almost any meaningful task requires hard work. We are all capable of high levels of success if we're willing to put in the work. Whether it's school, relationships, careers, sports, or any other personal goal, we need to be willing to put in the time and effort required in order to achieve our goals. If we're not willing to do that, then we don't have anyone to be upset with but ourselves.
Let's do this! Cardinal Strong!
- Jan 9: How many languages do you speak and what are they?
- Jan 10: What is the biggest problem in the world today?
- Jan 11: What is your dream car?
- Jan 12: Who is the most intelligent person you know personally?
- Jan 13: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which animal would it be?
T Mobile Tech Experience!
On November 3rd, we had the opportunity to take 28 ladies from Franklin Pierce to T-Mobile's Technology experience through the IGNITE (Inspiring Girls Now In Technology Evolution) Worldwide program.
On this field trip, students were greeted with music, drones, cameras, and amazing T-Mobile ambassadors who welcomed them to a day of technology. Students learned about robotics, 5G technology, hydroponics, how remote electronic arms can be used for surgical procedures, and so much more. Here is a LINK that documents our day.
Hey, Cards!
2nd Semester Schedule Changes: January 30 is the start of 2nd semester. Be aware that your schedule for 2nd semester may change for a variety of reasons including semester-length classes, classroom space, teacher schedule changes, failed courses, and unmet graduation requirements. All students will receive a copy of their 2nd semester schedule before January 30.
Grad Ads and Yearbooks: Hey Cards and Families! Want a page dedicated to your senior cardinal in the yearbook? Buy a grad ad and have a memory that lasts forever in the yearbook! There are limited pages so reserve a spot before it's too late! Grad ads are $200. See video instructions HERE.
FPS Board of Directors Opening: The FPS Board of Directors is seeking applicants to represent our area. Applicants must be a resident of Franklin Pierce Schools District 3. Applications will be accepted through 1/31/23 at 4 pm. To learn more about this position, the District 3 boundaries and how to apply, visit www.fpschools.org/boardvacancy.
Countdown to Finals Week! Semester 1 ends on January 26. Final Exams will be on January 23 through January 26. Be ready!
GENERAL INFO:
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 this week is BABAB. View our full A/B calendar HERE.
2023 GRADUATION Info HERE. Seniors, start marking your calendar and letting people know that your graduation day is coming!
Current COVID Guidelines can be found HERE.
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.
Tuffy Tribune!
Staff Spotlight:
Name: Janelle Gard
My Role at FPHS: Math teacher and Junior Class ASB advisor
Favorite Hobbies: traveling, reading, and all things Disney related.
Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Favorite Quote: “I want adventure in the great wide somewhere.”
Staff Spotlight:
Name: Dominique Ellerson
My Role at FPHS: Pierce College’s Legacy Scholars Engagement Manager
Favorite Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with family and keeping up to date on my favorite shows.
Favorite Book: The Giver – Lois Lowry, it was the first novel I truly enjoyed.
Favorite Quote: “Reach for the stars because the worst that can happen is you’ll fall on the moon” – Patricia Cody (Great Grandmother)
What's your "E" (Enrollment, Enlistment, or Employment) after high school?
Learn about some career options in the entertainment industry.
Social Justice, Equity, and Anti-Racist Resources:
In the video below: Learn more about Three Kings Day.
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!
Sportsmanship reminder to all sports fans: This is a reminder about good sportsmanship for our fans. If you are attending an FP sporting event, your role as a fan is to support our team. We should only be cheering for the Cardinals and never cheering against the other team, the other team’s fans, or the officials. The official statement in the SPSL 2A handbook is, “Show pride, class, spirit, and respect. Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat. Enjoy the game and promote good sportsmanship. Please keep your comments positive, let the players play, coaches coach, and the officials officiate.” Repeated displays of poor sportsmanship will result in exclusion from sporting events.
- FP Spirit Gear Still Available Stop by the Cashier's Office during your lunches, before school, or after school to pick up your FP spirit gear. T Shirts and Sweatshirts are still available. Also, be on the lookout for your chance to own a Franklin Pierce football jersey of your own. Football will be selling used Jerseys for fans to have and wear when supporting ALL of our teams.
Cardinal Connections!
Community Art Class: Artist Trading Cards!
Community Art students have been creating Mixed Media ATC’s. Later this month they will be exchanging some with Tacoma high school students. Look at what some of our talented FPHS students have created!
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.
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. Please, do not park in the drop-off and pick-up zones between 7:30am and 3pm. The drop-off and pick-up zones will be the same for 2022-23 as they were for the end of 2021-22.
- 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