FPHS Parent and Student Memo
Nov 9, 2020
Franklin Pierce High School
Dear Parents and Students,
Reminder: No school this Wednesday, Nov 11, in honor of Veterans Day.
- To all those who have served and those who currently serve in the Armed Forces , we thank you for your service, commitment, and devotion to our country.
End of Quarter 1: Nov. 10. How are your grades? Check in with teachers during Office Hours and visit the HW Center daily for extra help.
IMPORTANT: Please, visit the following link regarding remote learning schedule changes for secondary schools beginning Nov. 23: https://www.fpschools.org/remote-learning/secondary-schedule-change (Note: This schedule change has also been coordinated with Pierce County Skills Center and these students will receive additional schedule information from PCSC shortly.)
Please, make sure you have all the info below. We miss you and wish you all the very best. Stay safe and be well!
Need help with time management or organization?
If you're noticing that managing asynchronous time has become a challenge, please use the Weekly Planner attachment below to organize your day. If you're organized and managing your time wisely, you should be finished with all of your schoolwork by 3pm each day. If you're using this planner and still not able to finish by 3pm, please contact your teachers or the HW Center for additional help.
Parents, need help checking your child's grades? Watch the video below.
November Culture Calendar
November is ...
- Native American Heritage Month. Learn more HERE.
- National Adoption Awareness Month. Learn more HERE.
- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more HERE.
- 11/1: Dia de los Muertos. Learn more HERE.
- 11/11: Veterans Day. Learn more HERE.
- 11/14: Diwali. Learn more HERE.
- 11/16: Dutch American Heritage Day. Learn more HERE.
- 11/26: Thanksgiving
Cardinal Character Trait for October: RESPONSIBILITY
Native American Heritage Month:
Resource: All My Relations Podcast: https://www.allmyrelationspodcast.com/
Some local, Native-Owned Businesses that we can all support this month:
- Native Owned Business on Etsy - Top Left Crafts: www.etsy.com/shop/TopLeftCrafts
- Artist & Jewelry maker Paige Pettibon of Plain to Sea: https://www.paigepettibon.com/
- Boo Balkan Designs: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Balkan-Designs-110348302367817/posts/
- Salish style: https://www.salishstyle.com/
A message from our Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, Ms. Bonita Lee:
Hello FP Community,
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. We are looking for staff members, students, and family members to participate in a short video by answering the following questions:
- How has pancreatic cancer affected you or your family member?
- What do you want to tell people about pancreatic cancer?
- What is the best way to support a person with pancreatic cancer (lived experience, please)?
- What are some of the signs of pancreatic cancer that led the individual to go to the doctor? Please send your videos to me by November 13th.
If you have a purple shirt, please wear it on November 20th and send me a picture so we can share it.
Did you know?
- The American Cancer Society says that the average lifetime risk of developing cancer of the pancreas in both men and women is 1 in 65.
- Most pancreatic cancers form at age-55 or older.
- Males are slightly more likely to develop pancreatic cancer.
If you have any questions, please reach out.
Sincerely,
Ms. Lee
Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
Please see this ONE time COVID-19 financial relief program available to immigrants in Washington State.
The Immigrant Relief Fund WA is providing direct cash payments to individuals who have not qualified for federal stimulus, etc. due to status and have been financially impacted by COVID.
SENIOR Yearbook Photos!
Hello Seniors!
This is a reminder from your FPHS Yearbook Crew that senior portraits are due by 12/1. Below are instructions on how to upload them online (do not send photos via email). Please, remember this is for seniors only. Underclassmen who want to submit photos will have the opportunity to do so at a later date. Thanks!COLLEGE CORNER:
Homework Center: Free Tutoring Daily
Hours:
- Monday through Friday: 9am - 11am and 12:30pm - 2:30pm.
- On Wednesdays, there is an additional hour available from 3pm to 4pm.
HW Center LINK.
Assessment Center!
FPHS Sports!!!
FPHS athletes and families,
There is still a lot to be decided in terms of how our interscholastic sports seasons are going to be formatted. As of right now there are no changes in athletic seasons from the initial modifications the WIAA made this summer. However, considerations are being made on potential new formats due to risk levels associated with each sport in association with Covid-19 case numbers. If changes happen we will notify our families through all outlets possible. You can also stay connected on most recent developments through these links provided by the Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association.
For the latest updates and information about 2020-21 high school sports, please visit the WIAA website HERE and watch the video from Mr. McNeil below.
For the most recent modified sport season calendar, visit HERE.
For some exciting news! There are now opportunities for your son or daughter to engage with FPHS coaches and take part in an organized conditioning program. See below for dates and times have been approved by the school district for a conditioning program.
In order for athletes to be able to participate in the conditioning program they will need to complete the following items prior to arrival.
- Register in Family ID (Covid-19 waiver included in registration)
- Have a current physical on file
It is important for athletes and families to note that spaces for these conditionings are limited based on capacity. Registrations will be approved on a first come first serve basis as long as athlete has a current physical and familyID registration is complete. A Microsoft Forms registrations will become an active live link on Franklin Pierce High School’s homes page on Tuesday at 3PM. https://franklinpiercehighschool.fpschools.org
Access this website and link to ensure you spot in the program.
If approved for the conditioning program. The following practices and guidelines will be in place on each day upon arrival:
Daily Screening
· All coaches, student-athletes and approved school personnel are required to complete an in-person COVID-19 Screening PRIOR to entrance to the training session.
· Temperature will be taken of each person attending the training session.
· Screening questions will be asked of each person attending the training session. This allows coaches to interact directly with the student-athlete.
· Any coach or student-athlete answering yes will not be allowed to enter the facility or practice. Contact parent/guardian immediately about next steps and pick-up from practice.
· No parents or spectators will be allowed at Fall Training in-person practices. Only coaches, student-athletes cleared for practice, athletic trainers, and approved school personnel will be permitted. Others are welcome to wait in their vehicle or return after practice for student pick-up.
· Coaches will receive training/instruction on all screening protocol prior to conducting any training session.
Other Requirements
· Cloth masks will be properly worn by student-athletes any time they are not participating in drills. Entering and exiting the facility, moving around the facility, occupying the sideline, etc. To the extent possible masks should be worn during training. All adults, coaches and school personnel will wear the KN95 masks provided by the district.
· Students will bring their own clothing, towels, and other personal equipment. Sharing of any equipment is NOT allowed.
· Everyone will bring their own container of water to drink. Sharing is NOT allowed. Water faucets will not be available to use.
· Gathering size meets TPCHD and State DOH guidelines. This number will depend on multiple criteria such as TPCHD metric status, State DOH Guidelines, WIAA guidelines for each sport, indoor or outdoor training, and capacity of the facility.
· Maintain distancing protocols per State DOH, WIAA and TPCHD guidelines.
· Practicing physical distancing of more than 6 feet is always required of all participants.
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.
- Information about GRADES and GRADING.
- Information about BUSES.
- District CALENDAR.
- Information about ATTENDANCE.
- How to access and use DORA.
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