Weekly Family Newsletter

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Wednesday, September 10th, 6:30pm, Library: PTSA General Meeting

Wednesday, September 17th, 6:00-8:30pm: Back-to-School Night

Thursday, September 18th, After School, Front Lawn: SUN Club Fair

Friday, September 26th, 5:30-9:00pm: Athletic Booster Tailgate Party

Friday, October 10th: NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, October 16th, 8:30am-1:00pm: Picture Retake Day (For students who ordered pictures, new ID cards will not be issued)

Thursday, October 30th & Friday, October 31st: NO SCHOOL

Dear Students and Families,

Last night was our first home football game. I’d like to share some spectator reminders for any sporting events at Franklin and all PPS schools:

• No backpacks or large bags are permitted.

• No outside food or drinks are allowed. Support our school concessions.

• No re-entry once you leave the game.

• PIL Single Game Ticket Prices

• Football Ticket Prices: Adults $7, Students $5

• Volleyball Ticket Prices: Adults $7, Students $5

• Soccer: No Charge

• XC: No Charge for league meets- offsite invitationals might charge admission

We hope you come out to cheer on The Lightning!

Next week we will have our first tutorial days on Thursday and Friday. Students, take advantage of this time to go meet with your teachers. Ask them for help and use this time to get caught up or get ahead on assignments and projects. Tutorial is at the end of the day from 2:54-3:34pm.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Thank you,

Dr. Z

Students have their first two Tutorial days on Thursday, September 11th & Friday, September 12th.

What is Tutorial? Tutorial is time set aside at the end of certain days for students to check in with teachers, get help, catch up on assignments, retake tests, etc. Teachers will communicate their availability and Tutorial location to students. Please encourage your students to use this time wisely and not treat it as an early release.

A/B Tutorial Schedule:

Period 1/5: 8:30-9:52am

Period 2/6: 9:59-11:25am

Lunch: 11:25-11:58am

Period 3/7: 12:03-1:25pm

Period 4/8: 1:32-2:54pm

Tutorial: 2:54-3:34pm

A Day = Periods 1-4

B Day = Periods 5-8

*2025-2026 A/B Calendar & Bell Schedule can be found here

Please click on this link to view the presentation shared during last week's Info Night.

Franklin families, if you drive your students to and from school, please pay very close attention and be very cautious! Woodward gets extremely congested with cars and pedestrians in the mornings and afternoons. Please remember that students are NOT to be dropped off or picked up in the staff parking lots; we suggest that you find a spot about a block away that you consistently use for dropping off and picking up. It will cause you less stress and it will help with congestion and make it safer for students arriving on foot. Thank you!

Hey Parents and Caregivers! Want to get involved at Franklin? The Franklin Site Council is seeking new parent/caregiver members. The Site Council is composed of students, teachers, caregivers and admin (typically two of each) from Franklin. We work together to support the goals of the school and the District's improvement plan for Franklin. We meet on the second Monday of each month for one hour in the afternoon. Want to learn more? Please reach out to Holly Cook (cookholly@gmail.com) for information.

Hi all! I'm Katie (they/them), the new school nurse at Franklin. The best way to contact me is by email at ksimeon@pps.net or by phone 503-916-5140, ext. 84352. As we get settled in, this is a reminder that if a student has a medical need or takes medication during the school day, including emergency medication, there are necessary forms to fill out. If you have access to a printer, you can find the forms here and bring them in. I'm excited for a great school year and looking forward to meeting those of you I haven't yet!

For your planning purposes, here is the tentative schedule for BTS Night on Wednesday, September 17th. More details and meeting locations will be coming soon.

Student Schedule Pick-Up in the Main Hall: Starting at 5:45pm

ELL Parent Meeting: 6:00-6:25pm

SPED Parent Meeting: 6:00-6:25pm

TAG Parent Meeting: 6:00-6:25pm

Principal’s Welcome for All Families in the Gym: 6:30pm

Class Rotations: 6:45-8:30pm

Community Care Day, hosted by the Franklin PTSA, was attended by over 75 students and family members on Saturday, August 16th. THANK YOU to everyone who came out and worked hard for 3 hours to get the Franklin campus spruced up for the new school year! Taking pride in our school makes a big difference. A special shout out to three Franklin sports teams and their coaches and parents for supplying the muscle to move 5 enormous piles of mulch: Football, Ultimate Frisbee, and Boys Soccer! Thanks also to Honl Tree Care (a Franklin family-owned business) for donating wood chips.

Families who can are asked to help contribute funds to classes and programs each year. Our operational budget does not cover all course supplies and costs, so we rely on contributions from families to enhance the classroom experience for students.

Classes that have optional contributions associated with them are listed on SchoolPay. Donations and payments for PE shirts (required for freshmen), athletic fees, event tickets, uniforms, library fees, sports passes, etc. can also be made through SchoolPay.

Counselors are still working hard to ensure students' schedules are complete and accurate. Please note students must attend all classes listed on StudentVue until your counselor confirms your schedule has been changed either in person or via email. All missed classes will be considered unexcused.

Counselors are almost at the end of the course change timeline:

• Week 3, September 8th-12th: 11th & 12th grade elective drop for TA/Study Hall only

All course drops made after September 12th will result in an automatic “WF” (equivalent to an F).

Attendance is taken for every class period that meets on a given day. Please plan to report and excuse all absences in the way that best suits you:

• Call the attendance office at 503-916-3543
• Email franklinattend@pps.net
• Have your student bring a note to the attendance office (located in the main office)
• For full-day absences, you can self-report on ParentVUE (this does not work for tardies or partial-day absences)

Locker requests can be made through this Google form. For future reference, it can be found in Trivory, under the Resources tab.

Every student and family member should download the Trivory app to their phones. We use Trivory to send out immediate important school information about activities, clubs and athletics. This is also a great resource for Tri-Met bus schedules and to see the daily bell schedule at your fingertips. Visit trivory.com/franklin to download the app today. Trivory is completely free and you can control your own notification preferences.

Have you wondered how your student can get involved in student government, clubs, music, theater, or sports? The first PTSA meeting of the year will focus on the many ways students can get involved at Franklin. Get your questions answered!

Please join us on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30pm in the library.

All parents/guardians, staff, and students are welcome. You do not need to be a PTSA member to join, but we encourage you to join here or make a donation here!

If your student is interested in starting a club at Franklin this year, please make sure they have the SUN Club Creation Workshop on their calendar: Thursday, September 4th, 3:34-4:30pm, in the Library.

SUN staff will help students figure out how to find a staff advisor, how to schedule club meetings, work through club ideas, and fill out the club creation form. All new and returning clubs must turn in a completed club creation form by September 15th in order to claim a table for the SUN Club Fair, which will be Thursday, September 18th, after school.

(Here is the club list from last year if you need some inspiration)

Franklin is very lucky to have an active SUN School that offers many key programs, including:

• 40+ student-led clubs
• Adult ESL Classes
• Free After School Snack Program
• Annual Harvest Gestical
• Tutoring Program
• Family Nights
• Affinity Groups
• 20+ community Partner Programs
• Community Movie Nights
• Volunteer Opportunities
• BIPOC Assembly
• College and Job Preparation
• Student Internships
• Resources and Support
• ...and much more!

To create an account to register for SUN participation, click here or read the information attached below.

We are excited for fall sports and with league play starting this week we anticipate an increase in spectator attendance. Below are a few reminders for our spectators when attending events on a PPS campus.

No Large Bag Policy: As per PPS policy, large bags/backpacks are not allowed inside the facility while attending events on PPS property. At park fields, this rule does not apply. Some school sites will be able to offer a bag check, while others, due to site location and other factors, will not. Please be prepared for both options as you travel through league games this year. In the preseason, many other conferences also have this policy and will not offer a bag check option.

Admission: We will be charging admission in the following sports across the district: Football and Volleyball in the fall, and Boys and Girls Basketball in the winter. We will not charge at the lower levels, however the ticket booth will open one hour before the varsity contest.

PIL Single Game Ticket Prices:
Football: Adults $7, Students $5
Volleyball: Adults $7, Students $5
Soccer: No charge
Cross-Country: No charge for league meets; offsite invitationals might charge admission

Athletics Passes: This year, the PIL is offering athletic passes to be purchased through Gofan.co. These passes are accepted at all league events. These passes do not get you into preseason games outside the PIL.

Outside Food: Outside food or drink will not be allowed at our athletic contests. Some sites will have concession stands open for food purchases.

No Re-Entry: Once a person enters the game, we are not allowing anyone to leave the event and return.
This policy is for both students and adults.

Spectator Conduct: It is of the utmost importance that we conduct ourselves with the highest level of sportsmanship towards visiting schools, athletes, fans, and officials. The PIL is seeking to provide the best experience possible for everyone that attends our athletic contests. What makes these events fun and enriches those participating is when all of us do our part regardless of the outcome. Should any concerns arise, please seek out event workers, administration, or security personnel to help resolve any issues. We appreciate your support in advance when attending athletic events.

Looking forward to seeing you in the stands this year.

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.

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.

Franklin Ultimate Frisbee club is a well established team in our community that plays through fall and spring in local leagues as well as tournaments across Oregon.

Franklin Ultimate’s JV coach is hosting a meeting with new players who want to check out what it’s all about on Wednesday, September 3rd from 4:00-5:00pm at Clinton Park lower area near the basketball court/softball diamond (look for frisbees flying). Meet and greet some current Franklin players, learn to throw, and play some introductory games. Please reach out to franklinultimatepdx@gmail.com if you’re interested in attending or have questions about our program, or just show up!

As we are a co-ed sport, female players are highly encouraged to join. We have JV and Varsity squads, a dedicated coaching staff, and we always have a lot of fun. Practices are Mondays and Thursdays and league games are Sundays in the Fall.

We’d love to meet you and introduce you to your new favorite sport!

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