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FRHS E-News
April 21, 2008

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Mark your calendar.....
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TUESDAY, APRIL 22
    What is happening:
        Field and Track Senior recognition, 3:45 PM, stadium
        Key Club Cereal and Cereal Bar Food Drive
        Prom Safety Days
    Meetings:
        Photography Club, after school, bring contest photos
 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
    What is happening:
        Key Club Cereal and Cereal Bar Food Drive
        Prom Safety Days
    Meetings:
        Soccer Boosters, 7PM, HS Cafeteria
 
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
    What is happening:
        Key Club Cereal and Cereal Bar Food Drive
        Prom Safety Days
        Softball Senior Day, 3:15 PM, Softball Field
 
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
    What is happening:
        Key Club Cereal and Cereal Bar Food Drive
       Early Dismissal
       Prom
 
PTO news...
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FRHS E-NEWS
I'm still looking for someone to take over the newsletter. It is a service that is appreciated by many families and it is a great way to help from the comfort of your own home and computer desk.  Please contact Anne Brendel at FRHSnews@windstream.net with your questions.
 
FRHS E-NEWS ARCHIVE
 
Good news...
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MATHLETES
Our team did a great job at the finals, earning a second place prize.  Only one school in western PA - North Allegheny, scored higher.
(Kip D. Boggs II)
 
School news....
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TRACK AND FIELD SENIOR RECOGNITION
The HS Varsity Track & Field Team will be recognizing it's seniors before the home meet on Tuesday, April 22 at 3:45.
(April Jeroski)
 
SOCCER BOOSTER MEETING
The Franklin Regional Soccer Boosters general meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 7 PM in the high school cafeteria.  This is open to all parents of this year's middle and high school players, as well as any 6th grade parents that would be interested in playing middle school soccer in the fall.  The agenda will be to approve the budget for next year, approval of new bylaws, elect a few new people to the board, discussion of fundraising, and finally, the coaches will talk about plans for the coming year.
 
SOFTBALL SENIOR DAY
FR Lady Panthers Softball will hold their Senior Day on Thursday, April 24 before their home game against Southmoreland.  Festivities will take place starting at 3:15pm at the Varsity Softball Field.  Seniors being recognized are : Erin Cline, Olivia Colangelo, Andrea Elcock, Janet Smith.
(Nancy Stynchula)
 
FRANKLIN REGIONAL LACROSSE BOYS SENIOR NIGHT, MAY 8TH
The senior boys lacrosse players will be honored during a special ceremony at Senior Night on Thursday, May 8th.  Students as well as the entire community are invited to attend the ceremony at approximately 7:00 pm at the Franklin Regional High school Stadium Field.  Immediately following,  the FR Lacrosse seniors will play their last home Varsity game against Butler at 8:00 pm.  Everyone is invited to come out and see them play!
 
PROM PICTURES
Prom picture order forms are available in the main office.
 
SENIOR CLASS TRIP
The senior class trip is scheduled for Friday, May 30th. Forms will be accepted until May 2 and should be turned in to Ms. Giron in room 225.  If you student needs a form they should see Ms. Giron.
 
POWDERPUFF GAME
The annual Caring Team Powderpuff football game (where junior girls take on the senior girls) has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st. Any junior or senior girl who wishes to participate MUST attend 1 of the 3 clinics, have and wear a mouth guard, submit the needed permission slip and sell 3 tickets to the game. 
 
Permission slips (gold for juniors, blue for seniors) and Powderpuff rules (a green sheet) are available from Mr. McLaughlin in room 210.
 
2008 Powderpuff game shirts with name and number on back may be ordered for $15. The shirt is not required to play in the game.  If a student is interested in ordering a shirt she should see Mr. McLaughlin in room 210 to place her order. A check made out to Caring Team must be submitted no later than May 2nd for the shirt.
 
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. 
 
SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS AND DELAY PROCEDURES
 
FOOD SERVICE WEBPAGE
Gives links to menus, prices, and nutritional information.
 
CHANNEL 19 SCHEDULE
 
Ways to help.....
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK AND FIELD MEET
This year's Special Olympics Track and Field meet is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd. It will be held at Latrobe Stadium. Student volunteers are needed to act as "buddies" for athletes from Franklin Regional and other schools in Westmoreland County. Bus transportation and a tailgate lunch will be provided. Informational packets  and registration forms are stacked on the counter in the main office. Volunteers need to register by April 24th so that t-shirts can be ordered for all participants.  Students should see Mrs. Polczynski in room 126 if they have any questions. 
 
The Special Olympics committee is looking for high school and adult volunteers to help with timing, measuring, distributing medals, etc. If you are interested in any of these jobs, please contact Kelly Miller directly at 724-837-9465.
 
KEY CLUB CEREAL AND CEREAL BAR FOOD DRIVE
The Key Club is sponsoring a cereal drive for the Murrysville Food Pantry. We will be collecting cereal and cereal bars to pass out at the May Food Bank. 

We would like students to bring donations to Mrs. Koury's room(234). She will track which 1st period class they are in. The class donating the most over 25 boxes will win a donuts for a morning of the teacher's choice. Here is where we need your help... This is a very worthwhile cause. Please encourage you child to participate. Donations from teachers will count toward the class total. 

The food bank clients live right here in the Murrysville/Delmont/Export area. Mrs. Koury works at the Food Bank most months and has seen a lot of former FR students who are now on their own. The Westmoreland food bank supplies the food to this area, but does not provide many products that these people would like to have like cereal, toothpaste, shampoo, etc. That's why you see frequent food drives from various organizations.
 
The leading first period classes will be announced on the announcements. The drive started Monday and will end May 1st.
 
Items for sale and fundraisers...
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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)
 
2ND ANNUAL STEELER BASKETBALL GAME

Mark your calendars for a FUN community evening.

 
DATE: Saturday, April 26, 2007
LOCATION: Franklin Regional High School Gym
TIME: Vendor show begins @ 6:00 P.M. includes: Beijo purses, cut picture frames, make-up, candles, jewelry, gourmet candy, Steeler memorabilia, temporary tattoo booth and MUCH, MUCH more! 
GAME TIME: BASKETBALL @ 8:00 P.M.
This event is a Franklin Regional Band Fundraiser. The FR Sax Quartet will be performing the National Anthem before the game.
 
Tickets are on sale at the Giant Eagle Customer Service window for $7.00.
(Bonnie Mallit)
 
FLOWER SALE
The FR Lacrosse Club is sponsoring their annual spring Flower Sale. Orders are being taken through May 1st and flowers are from Daugherty's Greenhouse. Contact any team member for more details or if you are interested in ordering directly contact Kathy Groll  (kathy.groll@comcast.net) and she can send you an order form. Plants being offered include: Impatients, Petunias, Marigolds, Pansies, Dahlias, Begonias, Ageratum, Snapdragons, Salvia, Zinnias, Coleus, Geraniums, and Wave Petunias.
 
Order forms and the payment are due by May 1st (Thursday) and flower pick up the following week. Just in time for Mother's Day!
 
The forms and the payment can be mailed to:
Kathy Groll
3554 North Hills Road
Murrysville, PA 15668
 
Questions? contact:
kathy.groll@comcast .net
724-561-7163
 
The pick up dates are:
Monday May 5
Wednesday May 7
Friday May 9
Times are 12 Noon to 1 PM and 4PM to 7 PM at Daugherty's Greenhouse on Saltsburg Road, Murrysville
 
POTTERY SALE
We would like to invite all of you to see some pottery works by Jim McDowell, our guest artist, who brought in some of his pieces which are on display in the showcase between the two bathrooms to the left of the library.  All of the pieces are for sale (at good prices) and he is donating 25% to the NAHS account to put towards our permanent collection and field trips.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the pieces, please see one of the art teachers.  The sale will go on until April 25th (Fri).   
(HS Art Department)
 
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)
 
FRANKLIN REGIONAL 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)
 
FRANKLIN REGIONAL 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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MONDAY, APRIL 28
    NHS Rehearsal
    Night of the Stars Rehearsal
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
    Science PSSA, Grade 11
    NHS Induction Ceremony
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
    Blood Drive
SATURDAY, MAY 3
    SAT at neighboring schools

Have a great day!
 
Anne Brendel
FRHS E-News
 
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