Weekly Family Newsletter

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Monday, March 30th: 60-Day Rule for Seniors Begins

Monday, March 30th: Last Day for PTSA Plant Sale Orders

Tuesday, March 31st, 10:45am: RESCHEDULED Lockdown Drill

Thursday, April 2nd, 6:30pm, Auditorium: Franklin Choir Spring Showcase

Friday, April 3rd, 8:00am-4:00pm: Dance at Franklin Middle School Camp

Friday, April 3rd: ADA Assistance at Graduation Questionnaire DUE for Seniors

Friday, April 3rd: NO SCHOOL

Monday, April 6th: NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, April 15th, 6:00-8:00pm, Library: Poetry Slam

Friday, April 24th-Saturday, May 2nd, 7:00pm, Auditorium: Arts Alive

Saturday, May 16th, 7:00-10:00pm, Aerie at Eagle Landing: Senior Prom

Friday, May 22nd, 2:36pm, Gym: Senior Recognition Assembly

Tuesday, June 2nd, 7:30pm, PSU Viking Pavilion: Class of 2026 Commencement (Livestream Link)

Dear Franklin Families & Students,

I hope you all had a restful spring break and found time to relax and re-energize as we head into the 4th quarter of the school year.

April 2nd is the end of the 3rd quarter and there will be tutorial on April 1st and 2nd. Students can check-in with teachers on projects and grades during that time. Report cards will be mailed out the following week.

March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and at Franklin we honor and love our transgender and gender expansive youth, educators and families every day. Click here to learn more about this important day.

We look forward to a strong finish to the school year. See you on Monday!
Dr. Z

Please be aware that there will be a lockdown drill taking place at Franklin on Tuesday, March 31st at approximately 10:45am. Note, this event has been rescheduled from earlier in the month. The purpose of this drill is to practice & learn what to do in the event of a real lockdown emergency. In an effort to make sure students and families are aware of what the drill will look like, and what students will be expected to do in case of a real emergency, teachers will share this slidedeck with their classes.

Please spread the word to your middle school friends & family about Dance at Franklin's final day camp of the year. On Friday, April 3rd from 8:00am-4:00pm, DAF Director Sonia Kellermann and current high school dancers will welcome middle schoolers to their beautiful studio for a full day of dancing! No experience is necessary, and DAF will provide all dance shoes for the day. You can learn more on our website and sign up here.

Congratulations to Jee Jee Chontso, who was just coronated as Franklin's Rose Festival Princess!

Jee Jee is a junior who is passionate about science, service, and celebrating community. She is involved with the Asian American Association and earned the Community Choice Away at the Build a Brain Neuroscience Competition. Jee Jee plans to attend a four-year university to prepare for medical school, with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. Outside the classroom, Jee Jee enjoys hiking, photography, and volunteering with youth and community programs, including time spent volunteering at OMSI where she loves inspiring young children to explore science. One of the moments she is most proud of in high school was performing a traditional Tibetan dance at the "My Story and My Community" event representing Franklin's AP Chinese program, sharing her culture and personal story on stage. Her favorite Rose Festival tradition in the Grand Floral Parade, where enjoys seeing the entire Portland community come together to celebrate the city.

Jee Jee had this message for the community: "Thank you to Franklin staff and students for all of their support.”

The OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union Academic All-State Program recognizes outstanding achievement in the classroom. This year ALL of Franklin's winter athletic teams were recognized for having combined team GPAs over 3.0.

• At 3.96 and 3.89 respectively, the Franklin girls' and boys' swim team had the highest GPAs of any 6A team in the state. Congratulations to the entire FHS swim program!
• With a combined GPA of 3.78, the Franklin cheer program had the 3rd highest GPA in 6A.
• At 3.83, Franklin's girls basketball team came in 8th in the state, in a very competitive bracket.
• Franklin boys wrestling was 4th in the state at 6A with a combined GPA of 3.35.
• Boys basketball and girls wrestling were also recognized with combined GPAs of 3.43 and 3.36, respectively.

Arts Alive is the culmination of a year of hard work in the performing arts departments at Franklin. It is a collaboration between Dance at Franklin, theater, choir, and band and tickets are available now!

Buy plants for Mother’s Day, your friends, teachers, and staff. It all supports the school! Pre-orders accepted through Monday, March 30th. Pick up orders on Wednesday, May 6th in front of Franklin. Order now at FHS-PTSA.org.

Please be sure to submit this ADA Assistance Questionnaire if any of your family members require ADA seating accommodations for the June 2nd graduation ceremony. If you have already provided us with this information via the Commencement Ticket Survey, there isn't any need to complete this survey. Deadline to submit is Friday, April 3rd.

Dear Class of 2026 Seniors and Families,

Please open and review the Class of 2026 Senior Letter and Calendar, as it contains valuable information regarding several important dates, senior prom, senior clearance, graduation & rehearsal, the 60 Day Rule, and more! The letter is attached as a PDF below as well.

The mission of the Franklin Athletic Boosters is to provide positive support to the sanctioned FHS and Franklin cluster youth athletic teams through community building, fundraising support, engaging alumni participation and raising the profile of all Franklin HS and youth athletic teams.

You can read all about the upcoming opportunities to get involved with FAB in their weekly newsletter here.

Because game schedules are subject to change, sometimes with short notice, we don't post them here. Please bookmark this page that is kept up to date. This information is also posted in Trivory for your convenience.

We are excited to share details about upcoming Oregon Area Health Education Center (AHEC) summer camps, which are designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of health care professionals!

Oregon AHEC is part of a nationwide system developed by Congress in 1971 that is committed to developing the next generation of health care professionals through education and workforce development. As part of that mission, we provide health care career exploration camps through our program office housed at Oregon Health & Science University and five regional centers. These immersive programs offer high school students a unique opportunity to:

• Engage in hands-on health care skill-building activities

• Explore various medical careers

• Meet and learn from health care professionals

• Gain employability skills and real-world experience

• Connect with peers who share a passion for health care

Whether students aspire to become nurses, physical therapists, dental hygienists or other health care professionals, AHEC summer camps provide the head start they need! With camps hosted across Oregon, students can find an exciting opportunity close to home or explore another region of the state.

Attached below are flyers with details about specific camps and how to apply. For more information, visit Oregon AHEC’s website.

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