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FRHS E-News
February 13, 2008
If you are no longer interested in receiving the news, send me an email at
FRHSnews@windstream.net with "Please Delete" in the subject line.
There are so many important items in the news right now. I decided to try
and spread them out through the week rather than send you a massive email. I
hope you haven't minded getting a newslletter everyday this week.
Weather permitting, I will be on the road again on Friday and not back until
late on Monday. Therefore there won't be any news this weekend and the
earliest I will get back in business is Tuesday sometime. As always don't
forget to check the school's website and the morning announcements to keep
up to date.
Mark your calendar.....
(New or updated items in blue)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14
What's happening:
Basketball Playoff tickets
on sale, athletic office, $4 students, $6 adults
Carnation Sale Delivery during homeroom
Data Match Results
on Sale, during all lunches, $1
Senior Recognition Night,
Swimming and Diving Team, 5:30 PM, Middle School Pool
Meetings:
Anime Club, after school, LGI (bring picture of
favorite anime couple, new members welcome)
Deadlines:
Senior Announcements orders
- DEADLINE
EXTENDED TO NEXT TUESDAY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
What's happening:
Basketball Playoff tickets
on sale, athletic office, $4 students, $6 adults
Data Match Results
on Sale, during all lunches, $1
Meetings:
PAWS for a Cause,
7AM, Counseling Center
Deadlines:
Applications for Ecuador
Trip (July 2008) Due
FR Excellence Award
Nominations Due
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
What's happening:
Valentine Cabaret,
7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM), cafeteria
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
What's happening:
School in session - Snow Make-Up Day
Meetings:
SNHS, after
school, room 119
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Meetings:
NHS, after
school, cafeteria
Deadlines:
Senior
Announcements orders are due, order packets are available in
the main office (samples are on display too)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
What's happening:
Spring Sport
Physicals
Student
Council Pizza Sale, after school, $1
per slice
Meetings:
NAHS Studio
Time, 2:30-4:00 PM, room 134
WIRC,
after school, library
School news....
(New or updated items'
titles are highlighted in blue)
SWIMMING AND DIVING
SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT
This Thursday the High School Swimming and Diving
Team will be celebrating our 18 seniors. The meet is against Gateway
High School and should be an exciting meet. A win for the Boy's team
will result in an outright section championship. Diving starts at 5pm
with the Seniors being recognized around 5:30 - 5:45pm. The Swim Meet
will follow.
Please consider coming out Thursday to cheer on these 18 great seniors!
JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE
MONTH
Congratulations to the
following students:
Senior - Brian
Vargesko
Junior - Elizabeth
Dillard
Sophomore - Maggie
Pysnick
Freshman - Ben Landis
DATE OF DAYTIME OPEN
HOUSE ANNOUNCED
The date for Day-time Open House will be
Tuesday, February 26th. Registration will be begin
at 7:15 AM.
All parents are welcome. We will extend this
opportunity if there is a two-hour delay as well. Make day is
Wednesday, February 27th.
FYI - I wanted to include an explanation for those
of you who may be unfamiliar with the Daytime Open House concept and
format.
The
daytime open house is just what it sounds like, an opportunity to go to
classes and observe. It is an unique and wonderful opportunity the FRHS
affords its parents. As far as I know, FR is the only high school in the
area that opens its doors and invites parents to spend time in
classrooms during the school day. Attending the open house does not
mean you have to go to your child's classes. You can: attend the same
classes, but during different periods, attend classes you may be
considering for your child next year, attend a class you find
interesting, or a subject you had in school to see how it has changed.
As with the nighttime open house, it is not a time to conference with
your child's teacher.
I have gone to the daytime open house for 5 years
and I have enjoyed the experience each time. I have done all of the
suggestions given above expect just going to a class to see how the
method of teaching a subject has changed since I took it in high
school. I have found the day to be very low key. I have never had a
teacher make an announcement of whose parent was visiting the class.
Basically I just came in the room, sat in the back and observed. If you
don't make a point of letting the students know whose parent you are, it
isn't an issue. The hardest part for me in some of classes was not
raising my hand and getting involved in the discussion!
If you are intrigued by the idea of attending
classes during the school day, please don't let your child's protests
stop you from attending. One parent told me her experience was that for
the first period or two the kids were a little uncomfortable, but by
lunch time those who had forbid their parents from coming wished they
hadn't made such a big deal out of it. At a PTO meeting once a parent
made the suggestion to ensure anonymity and to lesson your child's sense
of dread you could write only your first name on your visitor's tag. If
your child is really freaking out don't forget you can always attend
their classes during a different time in the day from their schedule.
On the day of the open house security
personnel will direct you to designated parking. When you enter the
building, you will be asked to present a photo ID and sign-in. You will
be given a visitor's tag. The master schedule for that day will be
posted so you can easily find the classes that interest you and maps
will be available to help you find your way. In previous years the
cafeteria was open for coffee and snacks throughout the day. You can
purchase lunch from the cafeteria or you can go off campus to eat.
Please remember the FR is a smoke free campus (not just the buildings).
I encourage you to give the daytime open house a
try. You really do get to experience what your child's day is like
everyday. It is kind of the reserve of Take Your Child to Work Day.
SENIOR FASHION SHOW - MORE SENIOR STUDENTS NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE All registration forms and slide show photos for the Senior Fashion Show scheduled for Wednesday, March 19 are now due in Mrs. Pianetti's office. Please encourage your child to take part in the show. It is not necessary to perform a skit or to be a part of a group. The Committee would like to go back to the original fashion show theme and encourage all seniors to take part as a model. Students can model casual wear (beach, country, sport, jeans, etc.) or formal wear. If there is not enough interest by February 15, the Fashion Show will be cancelled.
SLIDE SHOW: If your child plans on submitting photos, please be sure to mark the back of the photos with their name, phone number and homeroom so the return task is easier. Those without identification on back will not be returned. If photos are electronic, simply copy them to a CD for submittal. Place their photos/CD in a zip-lock baggie clearly marked with their name and submit them to Mrs. Pianetti in the school nurse�s office as soon as possible.
DVD: A DVD of the show and slide show will be prepared by Mrs. Magness� Media Class. Copies may be purchased for $20.00. If interested, please complete the DVD order form and return with your payment. Checks should be made payable to �THE PANTHER�.
Any questions,
please e-mail
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lists announcements and provides
a link to a video recording of the Panther News Break.
Lists Counseling Center's morning
announcements and more.
FOOD SERVICE WEBPAGE
Gives links to menus, prices, and nutritional information.
CHANNEL 19 SCHEDULE
FRHS E-NEWS ARCHIVE
Musical news....
(New or updated items' titles are
highlighted in blue)
REHEARSAL
SCHEDULE CHANGE
Attention to all
students in the musical. Due to the school cancellation, we will be
having rehearsal on Monday 2/18 from 2:45 - 6:00. Also the
rehearsal on 2/23 is changed to 8:30 to 3:00.
BYE BYE BIRDIE DEADLINES
The FRHS
Theatre Guild is offering various items for this year�s
production of �Bye Bye Birdie�. Order forms are available on the
�Tickets/ContactUs� page of the Musical web site:
www.frhsmusical.com
Due Dates:
Program Ads:
Due date extended to Feb. 15
Flowers: Feb. 13
Bake
Parents are
encouraged to get involved with the Musical production in
various ways including set construction, publicity, street
scene, and ticket sales. Please contact Cindy Boyd or Glori Law
if you would like more information:
cboyd@frhsmusical.com,
glaw@frhsmusical.com
Finally,
announcements and schedule changes will be posted promptly to
the web site. All members of the cast, orchestra & crew should
regularly check the �Rehearsals/Announcements� page on the web
site.
BYE BYE BIRDIE: LAST CALL
FOR PROGRAM ADS!
Ads will be
accepted for one final week, No ads can be accepted after
Friday, February 15th.
PARENTS: If you wish to place an ad in the
program book for your cast/orchestra/tech crew member and
you did not receive an ad packet, you may access one on the
"Tickets/ContactUs" page of the web site:
www.frhsmusical.com
FOR BUSINESS ADS: Please check the list of
businesses which have already purchased ads, or have been
approached, so that we can avoid over-soliciting them:
http://www.frhsmusical.com/BBBAdSalesSpreadsheet.htm.
Please check with Mrs. Watts for availability before selling
the covers or the centerfold pages:
rwatts@frhsmusical.com
Community news....
(New or updated items' titles are
highlighted in blue)
SAT PREP CLASS OFFERED THROUGH
MURRYSVILLE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
There are only six spaces
left in the �S.A.T. Math Prep Course� offered by the Murrysville Recreation
Department. This two-day course will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 (8
am - 4 pm) and Sunday, Feb. 24 (Noon - 4 pm) at the Municipal Meeting Room
(2nd floor next to Murrysville Library), Murrysville Municipal
Building, 4100 Sardis Road, Murrysville. The 12-hour course is designed to
help improve math scores for both PSAT and SAT as the students learn how to
work smarter, not harder. Each participant must bring his or her own
calculator and a lunch and two drinks for the Saturday class. Instructor,
Ronald R. Rometo, is a math instructor with the Sylvan Learning Center, an
adjunct faculty member with WCCC and a private tutor. He has a BA in
Mathematics and BS in Engineering. The fee of $100.00 which includes
textbook. To register go on line at
www.murrysvillegov.org and click fall recreation programs or go the
Murrysville Library or Murrysville Municipal Building for a registration
form.
COLLEGE TRANSITION SEMINAR
Attention Parents - If your child is in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and
interested in attending college, don't miss this FREE seminar
that will provide information to help make the transition from high school
to college, and their freshman year, a little less stressful. It will be
held on Saturday, March 15 from 10:00 - 1:00 at
Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Contact Angela Held at
rrrev1@juno.com or call 724-733-8303 to register or
for more information.
Looking ahead.....
(New or updated items' titles are
highlighted in blue)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Snowflake Dance
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Daytime Open House
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Bye Bye Birdie
National College Fair
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29
Bye Bye Birdie
National College Fair
SATURDAY, MARCH 1
SAT @ Franklin Regional
Bye Bye Birdie
SUNDAY, MARCH 2
Bye Bye Birdie
MONDAY, MARCH 3
FRHS PTO Meeting
Have a great day!
Anne Brendel
FRHS E-News
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