Daily Bulletin
Welcome to Franklin Pierce High School's Daily Bulletin page. The Daily Bulletin is read to students over the intercom during first period every day. Posted here daily as well, bulletins are generally retained on the site for two to three weeks.
April 6-10
March 30 - April 3
March 23-27
March 16-20
March 9-13
FRIDAY
Today is Cardinal Connections.
March is Women’s History month and today we are recognizing Susan LaFlesche. Susan LaFlesche, also known as Susan LaFlesche Picotte, was a Native American physician and reformer in the late 19th-century. She is widely recognized as the first Native American to earn a medical degree. As a reformer, she campaigned for public health and for the formal, legal allotment of land to members of the Omaha tribe.
Key Club meeting is cancelled for today. Again, Key Club is cancelled for today. Stay updated and get volunteer opportunity announcements on our social media pages.
Attention PIC members! Due to school closure and the need to minimize possible exposure, the performance fieldtrip scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled. Relay the message to your parents and PIC members from Ford Middle School. Don’t forget — do not attend the Tausala Night tomorrow! Remember to practice healthy habits ,and we will see you back on April 27th! Be safe and make good choices!
Are you thinking about electives you might want to take next year? Here are some more options to consider:
Are you interested in learning how to draw or paint or practice getting better at skills you already have? Want to experience new art mediums — oil pastels, watercolor, charcoal, collage, and more? If you love being creative, expressing yourself, and working with your hands, sign up for Visual Art and Design. No experience necessary, just a love for art!
Also great for everyone from aspiring artists to hands-on learners: Glass Art. Working with glass takes creativity, patience and precision, and the results are worth it. Learn skills such as cutting glass, grinding, soldering, grouting, and fusion. Express your creativity by designing your own unique projects. Register for Glass Art to earn .5 credits that will count for both CTE and art. And if you’ve already taken Stained Glass or Glass Art and are ready to make more complex projects such large stained-glass windows and mosaics, register for Advanced Glass Art to take that next step!
Interested in science and medicine? Maybe our series of biomed classes are for you. In Biomedical Science, you will be engaged in activities that include dissecting a sheep’s heart and exploring concepts of biology and medicine to determine what factors led to the death of a fictional person. In this class, you can earn a dual credit, lab credit, and a health credit. In Medical Interventions, you delve into activities like designing a prosthetic arm as you follow the life of a fictitious family and investigate how to prevent, diagnose and treat disease. You can earn a dual credit for this class. In Biomedical Innovations, you build on the knowledge and skills you gained from previous courses to design your own innovative solutions to the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century.
And finally . . . do you like sports? Do you like learning about injuries, how to fix them and how to help people? Want a chance to earn a varsity letter in sports medicine? Then Sports Medicine is the class for you! Earn free college credit and get first aid and CPR certified.
- Take home your laptops, chargers and any course materials you may need for the next 6 weeks.
- Check your school emails regularly and check the district and FPHS web pages for information and updates.
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The exact way this will occur is still being planned, so keep an eye on your email and the websites for updates and information.
- Remember this can be a great opportunity to get caught up on schoolwork. Resources will be available on Canvas, and teachers will be available via email.
- Be sure to clean out your PE locker before you leave, as if you were going to summer break.
THURSDAY
Today and tomorrow are Cardinal Connections.
March is Women’s History month and today we are recognizing Marguerite Higgins. Marguerite Higgins was a reporter and war correspondent for the New York Herald Tribune during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. She advanced the cause of equal access for female war correspondents. In 1951, she was the first woman to receive a Pulitzer Prize for Foreign Correspondence, awarded for her coverage of the Korean War.
Have you noticed the inspirational quotes by well-known women posted around the school, along with #fpWHAM (franklin pierce Women’s History & Appreciation Month)? Here’s the deal: show your respect for these influential women by taking a picture of yourself with the posted quote and tagging it on Instagram with #fpWHAM. One posted picture wins you a piece of candy, while five or more pictures wins you a shirt, so go out there and snap a few pictures!
If you had 98% attendance for the month of February, there will be cotton candy in the Commons for you today! Be sure to come see if your name is on the list and get your cotton candy!
Attention students! With registration coming up the end of this month, you will definitely want to check out the Electives Fair, which is taking place during lunches today in the Corrigan Room. Come take a look at all the opportunities we offer.
And speaking of electives . . . here is an option to consider: Interested in learning how to draw or paint or practice getting better at skills you already have? Want to experience new art mediums — oil pastels, watercolor, charcoal, collage, and more? If you love being creative, expressing yourself, and working with your hands, sign up for Visual Art and Design. No experience necessary, just a love for art!
There will be an Adventure Club meeting after school today in Mr. Horak’s room,1203. New permission slips will be available for an upcoming hike.
Hey Cards, did you know you can buy an FP Tweet and give someone shout out in the yearbook? FP Tweets can be up to 280 characters, including letters, spaces and punctuation. They sell for $5, which should be paid to the bookkeeper. Once you have paid, bring your receipt to Ms. Rice in room 804 to complete your submission and get a “Go to the Front of the Line” lunch line pass.
The yearbook will be going on sale again for a limited time, beginning Monday, March 16th, and ending Friday, April 3rd. Cost of the yearbook is still $55, paid to the bookkeeper. The price will go up when the yearbook goes back on sale at the end of the year, so this would be a good time to buy your copy!
WEDNESDAY
Today is Learning Lab in your advisory classes. No Wednesday early release this week, and no Choice Learning. Again, everyone will go to their advisories for Learning Lab today. Tomorrow will be Cardinal Connections.
March is Women’s History month and today we are recognizing Toni Ko. Toni Ko, a first-generation Korean immigrant, has made a name for herself in the business world. Thanks to her work ethic and business savvy, Ko was recently named one of Forbes’ richest self-made women. Ko continues to be an inspiration to female entrepreneurs. Her advice to women is: “Stand your ground! Don’t let people, your surroundings, or events intimidate you. Speak up, speak loudly, and be demanding of what you want.”
Have you noticed the inspirational quotes by well-known women posted around the school, along with #fpWHAM (franklin pierce Women’s History & Appreciation Month)? Here’s the deal: show your respect for these influential women by taking a picture of yourself with the posted quote and tagging it on Instagram with #fpWHAM. One posted picture wins you a piece of candy, while five or more pictures wins you a shirt, so go out there and snap a few pictures!
And the primary results are in . . . 40% of our students voted yesterday in our mock primary election. The FPHS republican nominee is Donald Trump. Bernie Sanders won the FPHS Democratic party nomination with 59% of the vote, followed by Joe Biden with 18%, Mike Bloomberg with 9% and Andrew Yang with 4%. Thank you all for your participation!
Attention students! With registration coming up the end of this month, you will definitely want to check out the Electives Fair, which is taking place during lunches today and tomorrow in the Corrigan Room. Come check it out, and see all the opportunities we offer.
And speaking of electives . . . here are some options to consider: Engineering Design takes you down the tracks of 3-D sketching, 3-D computer aided design (CAD) and 3-D modeling. Program 3-D printers and create models that you personally design and hold in your hand — like puzzle blocks, dice, your own personal legos — it’s just plain cool! Plus, you can earn dual college credit and the job market will be looking to hire you. And then, there is Aerospace — the final frontier — where we, the voyagers of U.S.S. Cardinal Aerospace, manufacture metal and carbon fiber, venture into new worlds braving tools and materials that make loud noises, and travel beyond the bounds of the classroom to voyage into the backyards of Toray and Boeing. We gain skills and use them to boldly go where no one has gone before. We let them pay for college . . . Join Picard Kurbis in IED and AE!
Hey Cards, did you know you can buy an FP Tweet and give someone shout out in the yearbook? FP Tweets can be up to 280 characters, including letters, spaces and punctuation. They sell for $5, which should be paid to the bookkeeper. Once you have paid, bring your receipt to Ms. Rice in room 804 to complete your submission and get a “Go to the Front of the Line” lunch line pass.
The yearbook will be going on sale again for a limited time, beginning Monday, March 16th, and ending Friday, April 3rd. Cost of the yearbook is still $55, paid to the bookkeeper. The price will go up when the yearbook goes back on sale at the end of the year, so this would be a good time to buy your copy!
TUESDAY
Today is Cardinal Connections; tomorrow will be Learning Lab. No Wednesday early release this week.
March is Women’s History month and today we are recognizing Hedy Lamarr. A 40s movie actress, Hedy Lamarr wasn’t just a movie star — she was also an inventor. Hoping to find a way to contribute to the war effort during World War II, Lamarr developed a radio-controlled torpedo device which used “frequency hopping” to prevent the signals to the torpedoes from being jammed. While the technology wasn’t adopted for WWII, it was used in subsequent conflicts.
Happy Primary Election Day, Cardinals. Students, if you are 16 and older, you may register to vote in Pierce County as a future voter! When you turn 18, Pierce County Elections will send you your voting ballot in the mail. You can pre-register online or fill out a paper application. Stop by the library with any questions and we will help with the registration process. Let your voices be heard — power to the polls!
And Cardinals . . . don’t forget to vote in our FPHS mock primary election today. First period teachers should be passing out ballots even as we speak. If you choose to vote, you will select Republican or Democrat, then choose a candidate from the party you selected. Once you have voted, fold the ballot and drop it off in a ballot box by 3:30 today. Ballot boxes are located in all history teachers' classrooms, the Cafeteria, and the main office. Tomorrow we will announce the results. Happy voting!
Hey Cards, did you know you can buy an FP Tweet and give someone shout out in the yearbook? FP Tweets can be up to 280 characters, including letters, spaces and punctuation. They sell for $5, which should be paid to the bookkeeper. Once you have paid, bring your receipt to Ms. Rice in room 804 to complete your submission and get a “Go to the Front of the Line” lunch line pass.
And speaking of yearbook . . . the yearbook will be going on sale again for a limited time, beginning Monday, March 16th, and ending Friday, April 3rd. Cost of the yearbook is still $55, paid to the bookkeeper. The price will go up when the yearbook goes back on sale at the end of the year, so this would be a good time to buy your copy!
As you know, registration for next year is coming up the end of this month . . . and here are some options to consider: Engineering Design takes you down the tracks of 3-D sketching, 3-D computer aided design (CAD) and 3-D modeling. Program 3-D printers and create models that you personally design and hold in your hand — like puzzle blocks, dice, your own personal legos — it’s just plain cool! Plus, you can earn dual college credit and the job market will be looking to hire you. And then, there is Aerospace — the final frontier — where we, the voyagers of U.S.S. Cardinal Aerospace, manufacture metal and carbon fiber, venture into new worlds braving tools and materials that make loud noises, and travel beyond the bounds of the classroom to voyage into the backyards of Toray and Boeing. We gain skills and use them to boldly go where no one has gone before. We let them pay for college . . . Join Picard Kurbis in IED and AE!
MONDAY
Today is Learning Lab — remember, all students must be in their Learning Labs or Choice Learning locations on time. Tomorrow will be Cardinal Connections.
March is Women’s History month and today we are recognizing Susan B. Anthony. Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer and women’s right activist who played a pivotal role in the women’s suffrage movement. Born into a Quaker family committed to social equality, she collected anti-slavery petitions at the age of 17.
Some major Cardinal congratulations are in order for our music department. First, our own FP Drumline competed in the Lincoln Invitational Drumline Festival this weekend and took 2nd place!
Also this weekend, our vocal music program took 11 soloists and 7 ensembles from FP to the regional solo & ensemble contest. All of the students earned excellent and superior ratings for their performances. Our tenor/bass quartet (Luke Zagar, Isaac Hacker, Elvis Le, Chris Byrd) took FIRST PLACE in their category and will represent our school at the state solo & ensemble contest in Ellensburg next month! According to a long-time choir teacher in the region, this is the FIRST 1st place win for an FP vocal ensemble! Our large tenor-bass ensemble (Voicestra Men) won 2nd alternate for state, which is also a huge accomplishment in our region. Way to go Cardinals!
The GSA will meet today in room 1104. Please note the room change: we will be in 1104 today. Be there or be square!
Hey Cardinals! Stay Woke is a conference that focuses on the education, leadership, lives and issues impacting students of color. White students willing to develop their allyship skills and be in a place of advocacy and learning about racial justice are welcome to attend! This field trip takes place tomorrow from 8 am to 5 pm, and we still have a few spots remaining. You'll need to turn in a permission form before boarding the bus, which leaves at 7:50 am — the first students to turn in forms will get the remaining spots. And a reminder to all attendees! Grab your breakfast and head to the front of the school to board the bus. Dress comfortably, pack your water bottle and snacks. Lunch will be provided. See Mrs. Goodrum to pick up a permission form.
Did you know FPHS is holding mock primary elections this year? All students will get a ballot tomorrow during first period. If you choose to vote, you can fill out the ballot and drop it in a ballot box in the office, commons, one of the history teachers' classrooms or the courtyard after school. On Wednesday, the winner of the FPHS primary will be announced.
Hey Cards, did you know you can buy an FP Tweet and give someone shout out in the yearbook? FP Tweets can be up to 280 characters, including letters, spaces and punctuation. They sell for $5, which should be paid to the bookkeeper. Once you have paid, bring your receipt to Ms. Rice in room 804 to complete your submission and get a “Go to the Front of the Line” lunch line pass.
And speaking of yearbook . . . the yearbook will be going on sale again for a limited time, beginning Monday, March 16th, and ending Friday, April 3rd. Cost of the yearbook is still $55, paid to the bookkeeper. The price will go up when the yearbook goes back on sale at the end of the year, so this would be a good time to buy your copy!
As you know, registration for next year is coming up the end of this month . . . and here is something to consider. Have you ever wanted to know how to become stronger and healthier? Are you interested in being more toned or learning how to get to the next level of athletics? Come explore the world of personal training and fitness! Take Fitness Specialist and you can earn free college credit, get CPR and first aid certified and get your PE credit in a classroom/weight room hybrid class.