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FRHS E-News
February 24, 2008
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Mark your calendar.....
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MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 25
What's
happening:
Musical
Ticket Sales,
10:30 - 12:45,
Adults $8, Students
$5
Meetings:
Young Writers and
Poets, after
school, room 226
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 26
What's
happening:
Daytime Open
House
Musical
Ticket Sales,
10:30 - 12:45,
Adults $8, Students
$5
Meetings:
Lady Panther
Lacrosse Parents,
7:00 PM, HS library
Respectful School
Climate Forum,
2:30-3:45 PM, LGI
WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 27
What's
happening:
AMC 10 and AMC 12
Math Competition
(rescheduled due to
snow day on February
12th)
Student Council
Pizza Sale,
after school, $1 per
slice
Meetings:
NAHS Studio Time,
2:30-4:00 PM, room
134
Prom Committee,
after school
WIRC, after
school, library
Deadlines:
Musical
Ticket Sales,
10:30 - 12:45,
Adults $8, Students
$5 -
LAST DAY
THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 28
What's
happening:
Art
Classes field
trip to Andy
Warhol Museum
Bye Bye
Birdie,
auditorium
National
College Fair,
9:00 - 1:00 and
6:00 - 9:00,
Convention
Center,
Pittsburgh
FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 29
What's
happening:
Bye Bye Birdie
National College Fair
SATURDAY, MARCH 1
What's happening:
SAT @ Franklin Regional
Bye Bye Birdie
SUNDAY, MARCH 2
What's happening:
Bye Bye Birdie
MONDAY, MARCH 3
Meetings:
PTO, 9:00 AM, LGI
School news....
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highlighted in blue)
DAYTIME OPEN
HOUSE THIS TUESDAY
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.
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. Come when you can and stay as little or as long as you like.
BYE BYE BIRDIE
STREETSCAPE NOTICE
You don't have to worry about preparing dinner
before the musical! Bye Bye Birdie will be featuring our now famous
Streetscape again this year. Franklin not only has the incredible
set on stage, but also one in the hallway. Step in to the school and
back in time to a 1957 stroll down Main Street of Sweet Apple, Ohio.
Grab a hot dog, some popcorn, cheese pizza, Friday only, a Chick- Fil-A
sandwich, beverages and candy and wander down the street to watch a
hulahoop contest under the apple tree or have your picture taken in the
old fashion photo booth. The old "5 and 10 Store" will be open to
purchase small toys. Mugs, T-shirts and aprons will also be sold. You
have an opportunity to buy a candygram with a message on it for your
special actor and flowers are also for sale. Visit our bake goods
area for wonderful down home desserts. All of this will be available
before and after the show and during intermission. Plan to dine in
Sweet Apple, Ohio while at the show..
We are looking forward to seeing you at this
wonderful production and thank you for your support.
(The Franklin Regional Theater Guild)
WPIAL DIVING RESULTS
Saturday, February 23 at the WPIAL diving championship meet, your Franklin
Regional divers did a fantastic job. Freshman Jenna Zaldonis came in 24th
out of 36th girls. The other three divers qualified for the PIAA
meet at
Congratulations to all of these fine student athletes and thank you to each
of them for representing Franklin Regional so honorably.
(Gary Guadagnino, FR Varsity Diving Coach)
HOCKEY REPORT
The Franklin Regional Junior Varsity ice hockey team defeated the Plum Mustangs, 12-1, at the Center Ice Arena on Friday night, raising their season record to 10-4-2. Justin Carter, Jordan Sirianni, and Lucas Chiala each had a hat trick, while Jack Gurrentz scored twice and David Russo scored once for the Panthers. Goaltender Attila Balazsi stopped 10 of 11 shots as the Panthers outshot the Mustangs, 32 to 11. Luke Stickel had four assists, while Justin Carter and Anthony Talamo each had two assists during the game. Mackenzie McGuire, Jordan Sirianni, and David Russo also had assists for the Panthers. Next, the JV squad will play away against Somerset on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Game time is at 8:25 P.M. The Varsity plays away against Canevin in a battle for first place in the PIHL AA Division on Monday, February 25, 2008. Game time is 6:40 P.M.
(Tom
Talamo)
FR LADY PANTHERS LACROSSE
The next
Parent Meeting is Tuesday 2/26 at 7:00 PM in the HS
Library. We will review final preparations for the season including team
rules and procedures, and finalization of all volunteer positions for
the season. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend.
(John Bonaroti)
INTERESTED IN CREATING A MORE RESPECTFUL SCHOOL CLIMATE?
Are you
concerned about name-calling, put downs, harassment or generally
disrespectful, unkind behavior at Franklin Regional High School? Let's
do something about it! Come to a video showing and discussion with other
concerned students and adults on Tuesday, February 26th
at 2:30 PM in the LGI. Bring your ideas, questions and concerns. For
more information you may contact any of the following people: Mrs.
Babal, Mrs. Burns, Dr. Chunko, Mr. McClure, Ms. Miller, Ms. Mozina, Ms.
Poholsky, Mr. Rust, Ms. Schneider, Ms. Thomas, and Mr. Thompson.
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
Counseling
Center news...
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SCHOLARSHIP
Allegheny Force Football Club's Richard
Schneider Scholarship
$500 to an outstanding member of the local soccer
community. Criteria include academics, extra-curricular activities,
leadership positions, and community service. An essay is required
on the influence of soccer on the applicant's life. Applications
available in the Counseling Center.
Deadline: April 25, 2008.
Learn about this and many other
scholarship opportunities by going to
http://www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/counselingcorner.asp
Items for sale and
fundraisers...
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highlighted in blue)
Editor's note: I will run
fundraising announcements in the E-News about once a
week. If you are associated with a school related
organization and would like to advertise it in
the E-News please send me an article to
FRHSnews@windstream.net. I
have found the simpler the format the better. Often
when I copy more complicated items the original
formatting (fonts, spacing, colors, etc) doesn't
transfer well and I end up having to retype the
article. Please be sure to include a contact person
and an end date, so I know how long to run the
article.
(ASB)
FR WRESTLING
BOOSTER FUN RAISER
For the entire month of February D's Six Pax & Dogz
(4320 Northern Pike, Monroeville) will donate 20% of
your bill to the Wrestling Boosters when you present
your server with a FR Wrestling special coupon. D's
has a full menu of delicious items including the
authentic Chicago Dog and homemade 1919 Root Beer.
Anyone can present a coupon, but remember the coupon
must be presented to your server at the time of
service. Coupons will not be available at the store.
You can contact any member of
the wrestling team for coupons or I can send you two
as an attachment, simply email me at
FRHSnews@windstream.net with
"Wrestling Boosters" in the subject line.
FRANKLIN
REGIONAL THROW BLANKET
The FR Cross Country Boosters are selling Franklin
Regional throws. Made in the USA by Mill Street
Design, this beautiful all-cotton, Jacquard woven,
custom designed keepsake measures 48" x 68" and is
available for $45.00. It is preshrunk, colorfast and
machine washable. An actual throw is on display at
the entrance to the Middle School office. They make
great gifts. If you are interested in purchasing
one, please contact Mij Zidian at 724-733-9080 or
mzidian@yahoo.com.
(Mij Zidian)
STADIUM
SEATS
FR Lacrosse Club is selling their Stadium Seats for only $20.
They are great for all of your sporting events. If you are
interested please contact Mary Jo Owens 724-327-4003/
MaryJo@JimOwens.com
to get yours today!!
(Mary Jo Owens, 6/6)
MAGNETS
FR Lacrosse Club is selling 4 different kinds of magnets (FR, FR
Lax, Panther Head, Panther Paw) for $2.00 each. Great for
school lockers, cars, home, etc. If interested please contact
Mary Jo Owens
724-327-4003/maryjo@jimowens.com to get yours today.
(Mary Jo Owens, 6/6)
Looking ahead.....
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highlighted in blue)
FRIDAY, MARCH 7
ACT Registration Deadline
MONDAY, MARCH 10
First day of practice for
spring sports
THURSDAY, MARCH 13
8th and 9th Grade Orientation
Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
Senior Fashion Show
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
Spring Break begins
Have a great day!
Anne Brendel
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