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Friday, December 1st - Saturday, December 9th: The Little Mermaid (Volunteer here!)

Saturday, December 2nd, 10:00am, Glendoveer Golf Course: Boys Cross Country National Championship Race

Wednesday, December 6th, 6:00 - 8:00pm: Discover Franklin (sign up to help here!)

Thursday, December 7th, 6:30pm, Online: Rose Festival Court Q&A Session

Tuesday, December 12th, Aux Gym: FHS Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, December 14th, Time TBD, Library: FAFSA/Senior College Night

Thursday, December 14th, 7:00pm, Auditorium: FHS Bands Winter Concert

Monday, December 18th - Friday, December 22nd: Make-Up Instructional Days

Tuesday, December 19th: Last Day to Donate to FHS Gives Back

Hello Franklin Families,

I am so grateful to be back together in the building again! It has been a bittersweet return with the knowledge of having to say good-bye to one of our beloved students, Moon Bryce. We are devastated by this loss as it weighs heavily on our community. Our hearts are with Moon's family and friends. FHS school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists are available to support students. Please see other resources below for how students and families can be supported at this time.

By phone after hours supports

The Trauma Intervention Program warmline provides emotional aid and practical support and resources for anyone in the community who has experienced a traumatic event 503.940.7997 (This is a 24-hour number.)

Written Resources

Tips for Grieving Teens (English)

How to Help a Grieving Teen (English)

Consejos para apoyar a un adolescente en duelo (español)

Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief (English)

Ayuda para los adolescentes con duelo traumático (español)

The routine of school has brought a level of comfort and wellbeing to our community. Teachers are underway reconnecting with students and preparing Q1 grades. Students are busy once again with academics, extra-curricular activities, and socializing with friends. Communication is still forthcoming for what the calendar will look like for the rest of the 1st semester. Dates have been rescheduled for our school performances, such as the Little Mermaid, and other events. Be sure to check Trivory to access any changes or additions to the school calendar. To add the Trivory app go to www.trivory.com/franklin

Join me in congratulating the Franklin Boys Cross Country Team and their coaches for winning the 2023 State Championship! We are so proud of you! They will compete in Nationals tomorrow at 10:00am at Glendoveer Golf Course. We are making plans for celebrating this amazing accomplishment and will share more details soon.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Thank you,

Dr. Z

After two postponements, the cast and crew of The Little Mermaid are thrilled to be opening this weekend! There are shows from Friday, December 1st through Saturday, December 9th (with a 2:00pm matinee performance on Sunday, December 3rd).

Please support all the students who have worked so hard on this amazing show and get your tickets here!

If you want to help make these performances run smoothly for our talented actors & crew, please review the volunteer sign-ups here. All jobs are front of house and very easy, rewarding gigs!

FHS Gives Back is an annual fundraising event put on by Franklin's student leadership, in the form of a friendly grade-level competition. Now through December 19th, families are encouraged to give back to their community through a variety of donation opportunities:

• Amazon Wish List
• Monetary Donations via SchoolPay
• Physical Items in the Grade-Level Bins in the Main Hall*

*Suggested physical donations include: unopened & unused toiletries, gently-used or new toys, gently-used or new clothes (winter jackets, hats, scarves, etc.), gently-used or new household cleaning items (cleaning supplies, blankets, etc.), unopened & unused food (canned goods, soups, non-perishables).

You can check @fhs.leadership on Instagram for more info.

As a reminder, there are several trained support staff at Franklin who are available to all students who need a caring adult to talk to. Please feel free to save the photo above for your reference.

In response to Google Workspace security breaches experienced by school districts across the country, OTIS is restricting access to PPS student accounts to US IP addresses. This means that students traveling outside of the United States will be unable to login to or access their PPS Gmail, Google Drive, or any other Google service. Students who are traveling abroad and need to maintain access to Google resources for legitimate educational purposes may request a temporary exemption for the duration of their travel by contacting support@pps.net.

The Franklin Red Cross Club blood drive from last month has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 12th during the school day in the auxiliary gym. If you were signed up for the original date, all time slots will be transferred to the same time on December 12th.

If you were signed up for the previous date and need to change or cancel your appointment, please fill out this form.

If you haven't had a chance to sign up and would like to, please fill out this form.

Please help spread the word to families you know with current 8th graders: Discover Franklin is coming up on Wednesday, December 6th from 6:00-8:00pm. See the photo above and the FHS website for more details. If you'd like to help pass out maps and be a friendly face to new families, please sign up here. Thanks!

Do you need a holiday gift for that friend or family member who has everything? A subscription to Franklin's student newspaper can be mailed anywhere nationally, and is the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates education and journalism. Purchase a subscription for yourself and anyone else here!

The Rose Festival Court is comprised of up to 15 outstanding students chosen from Portland metro-area high schools. The mission of the Rose Festival Court program is to provide scholarships for higher education, to promote community outreach and volunteerism, to offer networking and mentoring opportunities to outstanding young women in a program that perpetuates an appreciation for Rose Festival history and tradition.

Court members receive one-on-one mentorship with top female executives from presenting sponsor Unitus Community Credit Union, a $3,500 scholarship provided by The Randall Group valid for any accredited college, university or trade program, a complete travel wardrobe including shoes and accessories, and a lifetime of enduring friendships with their Rose Festival Court sisters.

Here is the link to sign-up for the Q&A session on December 7th.

Here is the link to the main application due January 5th.

Here is the link to the recommendation form due January 5th.

Seniors, it’s time to submit a request for your 2024 Diploma! This is your opportunity to decide how you want your name to appear on your diploma. Visit the Senior Corner on the Franklin High School's Website. Under Important Dates and Deadlines look for the Diploma Submission link. Please complete the Diploma Submission Form before December 15, 2023.

As previously planned, Franklin's 2024 commencement is set for Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:30pm at Providence Park.

The 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest is open to high school seniors attending Portland schools or residing within Portland city limits. Scholarships to help defray the cost of college tuition and books will be awarded to winning essay writers. See above photo for more details.

• Submission Deadline: 5:00pm on Thursday, January 4th.
• Theme: Continuing the Dream: Moving Toward Unity, Justice, and Peace.

The Franklin SUN School is looking for non-perishable food donations to support their Backpack Program and to stretch their budget in order to support families until June. If you are able, please consider donating:

• Non-Perishable Food Items (see photo below for details)
• Grocery Store Gift Cards
• Monetary Donations via SchoolPay

The Franklin Lightning Boys Cross Country team is ranked 14th in the nation and is running as "Southeast Portland" in the Nike Cross Country National Championship Race on Saturday, December 2nd at 10:00am at Glendoveer Golf Course in NE Portland. Come cheer on the boys or watch from home (with a paid account) as they represent FHS!

Congrats, good luck, and GO LIGHTNING!

We are excited to kick off the Winter Sports Season, with games starting this week. Below are a

few reminders for our spectators for this upcoming season.

No Large Bags or Backpacks

Admission: Ticket booth will open an hour before the varsity contests begin.

• Basketball: Adults $6, Students $2
• Wrestling: Adults $3, Students $1
• Swimming: No Charge
• Athletics Passes: The PIL is offering athletics passes to be purchased this winter.

No Outside Food

No Re-Entry

Spectator Conduct: It is of the utmost importance that we conduct with the highest level of

sportsmanship towards visiting schools, athletes, fans, and officials. Please seek out event workers, administration, or security personnel to help resolve any concerns.

You can find more detailed information here. We are looking forward to seeing you in the stands this year.

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.

December 3, 2023 is International Day of People with Disabilities. Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations (UN) has outlined and reiterated its commitment to calling for the creation of inclusive, accessible and sustainable societies and communities – most notably with the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Over time, the UN has honed its focus on promoting the well-being and welfare of people living with disabilities, and in 1992 called for an international day of celebration for people living with disabilities to be held on December 3 each year.

We run items in The Bolt family newsletter for two weeks unless there is a good

reason to run them longer. To submit an item, email commfhsptsa@gmail.com or

fill out this form by 4pm on Thursday. You can find past issues of the Newsletter

on the FHS website or on our Smore homepage.

There is a lot going on at Franklin. Make sure to download Trivory, bookmark the

FHS website, and follow the PTSA Facebook page for the latest information.

Please link your Fred Meyer Rewards accounts to Franklin High School PTSA to

support us at no additional cost to you! You can also pick up a blue BottleDrop bag in the

main office if you would like to donate your bottle & can redemption money to the PTSA.

Thank you for considering!