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FRHS E-News
April 29, 2008
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Mark your calendar.....
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
What is happening:
Blood Drive, old gym
Band leaves for Kentucky Derby Parade
Baseball Senior Night, Haymaker Field
Key Club Cereal and Cereal Bar Food Drive
Meetings:
NAHS studio time, 2:30 - 4:00 PM, room 134
THURSDAY, MAY 1
What is happening:
AP Studio Art Student Work Exhibition, periods 8-9, auditorium lobby
Meetings:
Basketball Boosters, 7:30 PM, high school library
Deadlines:
Key Club Cereal and Cereal Bar Food Drive - LAST DAY
FRIDAY, MAY 2
What is happening:
AP Studio Art Student Work Exhibition, periods 1-6, auditorium lobby
Deadlines:
Senior Class trip forms and money are due
Powderpuff game shirt orders due
SATURDAY, MAY 3
What is happening:
SAT at neighboring schools
Track and Field Special Olympics
SUNDAY, MAY 4
National Teacher Appreciation Week
MONDAY, MAY 5
What is happening:
AP US Gov Test
Night of the Stars rehearsal, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Meetings:
School Board Committee-of-the-Whole, 7:30 PM, Administration Conference Room
TUESDAY, MAY 6
What is happening:
AP Computer Science Test
Meetings:
Relay for Life Club, after school, room 115
Deadlines:
SAT Regular Registration deadline for June 7 test (held at FRHS)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
What is happening:
AP Calculus Test
Senior Night Boy Lacrosse, 7:15, stadium
Meetings:
NAHS studio time, 2:30 - 4:00 PM, room 134
THURSDAY, MAY 8
What is happening:
AP English Lit Test
Meetings:
French Trip 2009, 6:45 PM, room 116
FRIDAY, MAY 9
What is happening:
AP US History Test
AP Studio Art Portfolios Due
AP European History Test
Deadlines:
ACT Regular Registration deadline for June 14 test (at neighboring schools)
PTO news...
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FRHS E-NEWS
I am not above groveling... PLEASE consider giving your time to this
much appreciated service to the school, parents and students.
Ideally my replacement will be a parent of a freshmen or sophomore.
He or she will bring a fresh perspective to the position. When I
took over the job my daughter had just finished her freshman year
and I essentially knew nothing about the high school and had a
minimal knowledge of how to send and read email. It was the
on-the-job training which helped me ask the needed questions and
share what I learned with the vast ranks of clueless parents just
like myself who were struggling to get a handle on the opportunities
for parents and students alike at the high school.
You will have the support of the PTO board and the school's
administration and Judy Polczynski has graciously offered to
continue forwarding all the announcements to whomever volunteers to
take on the job. And I will be around for another year. My son
doesn't graduate until next spring. Plus you will have five years of
sample newsletters for your reference. Don't forget you get to set
your own schedule. Send the news out when it is conveninient to you:
morning, afternoon or evening.
Once again I ask you to consider stepping forward. It is a great way
to help from the comfort of your own home and computer desk.
FRHS E-NEWS ARCHIVE
School
news....
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BLOOD DRIVE
The Student Council sponsored Blood Drive will take place
in the Old Gym on Wednesday, April 30th. Students participating should have
received their reminder from their first period teachers. Student are asked
to remember to bring identification and to arrive at their scheduled times.
Students are reminded in order to give blood successfully
they should drink plenty of fluids the day BEFORE the blood drive. Also they
must eat a full breakfast the day of the drive so that they are will
nourished and hydrated.
BASKETBALL BOOSTER
MEETING
FR Boys Basketball Boosters will be having a meeting on
Thursday, May 1st at 7:30pm in the FRHS Library. Primary focus is on
electing 1-2 new members to the Executive Board and planning for summer/
off-season activities.
(Bill Kear)
TELEPHONES USED FOR
MUSICAL
Telephones that were loaned for the Bye Bye Birdie
production can now be returned, if you want them back, please contact
Deb Scheinert at 412 491-0062 for pick-up information.
ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP
Rotary Club scholarship applications due this coming
Friday. This $1,000 scholarship has very few applicants to date.
PROM PICTURES
Go to
http://www.yourmurrysville.com/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=1686 to
see some pictures from the prom.
AP STUDIO ART STUDENT
EXHIBITION
The AP Studio Art students will be having a special
in-school exhibition of their work that will be on display in the auditorium
lobby from Thursday, May 1, periods 8-9 to Friday, May 2 up to period 7. All
are encourages to stop by and enjoy their best works.
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.
GRADUATION DVD
This year the FRHS
Media Department will be filming the Graduation Ceremony. The DVD copies of
the event will be sold for $20 each. All profits will benefit the Media
Department. If you would to order a DVD, you can find the order form on the
FRHS website. All orders must be received by June 1, 2008.
(Becky Magness)
BASEBALL SENIOR
RECOGNITION
The Franklin Regional Baseball
Boosters will honor their senior players after
the final home game of the season on Wednesday, April 30, at Haymaker Field.
The varsity team's record is 11-1. The Junior
High Team along with the Junior Varsity Team will participate in the
post-game ceremony. A picnic will be held after
the game for all three teams. The public is welcome to attend. Come support
your Panther!!
(Cindy Franceschelli)
POWDERPUFF SHIRT ORDERS
Friday May 2nd is
the last day to submit your $15 payment if a player wants an official game
day shirt. The check should be made out to the Caring Team and be placed in
an envelope with grade level and name marked the
outside. All orders should be submitted to Mr. McLaughlin in room 210.
DRUG TESTING
KITS AVAILABLE
The Murrysville Po;ice Department is pleased
to announce the program, LEAD, Law Enforcement Against Drugs
Program. The program provides inexpensive drug and alcohol test
kits. These kits offer an outlet for parents to test their kids in
the privacy of their own home without the embarrassment of having to
buy them at a local pharmacy or hospital. The cost of the kits is
either $3.00 for alcohol tests or $4.00 for drug test kits. The
cost for peace of mind is priceless.
Kits can be purchased at the MPD or from
Officer Buzz at
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
Ways to help.....
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SUPPORT THE TROOPS
The National Honor Society asks you to please Support
the Troops! Donate non-perishable food items, games, and toiletries for the
troops overseas. Especially appreciated are beef jerky, men's stick
deodorant, and used DVDs. Boxes are in the Social Studies and English
classrooms or items can be delivered to Mrs. Burkett in room 214 or Ms.
White in room 226.
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 will end May 1st.
DONATE ITEMS TO PAL ANIMAL SHELTER
PAWS for a Cause is sponsoring a collection drive for
PAL Animal Shelter. The shelter is non-profit and is need of food and
supplies in order to care for homeless animals. Everyone is encouraged to
donate. There are collection boxes in every English classroom, Art
Classrooms and in the Counseling Center. Below is a list of items the
shelter is requesting.
Pet Supplies:
Dry Dog, Puppy, Cat and Kitten Food (please not
generic)
Cat Litter
Dog and Cat Shampoo
Dog Collars and leashes
Mops and brooms
Deodorizing Products
Odo-Ban (available at Sam's Club)
Dog treats (biscuits, cookies, etc.)
Pet toys
Baby Blankets (fleece)
Fluffy toilet seat covers (for Kittens)
Grooming Supplies
Office Supplies:
Printer Paper
Tablets
Colored Markers, 3-tab
Manila File Folders
Envelopes
Postage Stamps
NHS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HERITAGE
SCIENCE FAIR
New National Honor Society members can get a jump on
next year's service hours by helping out at the Heritage Science Fair this
Spring. Volunteers are needed for Wednesday, May 7th, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM
and Thursday, May 8th from 5:30 to 9:00 PM. Whole or partial shifts are
available. Students should see or email Mrs. Burkett in room 214 to sign up.
Items for sale
and fundraisers...
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updated items' titles are 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)
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
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)
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)
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)
SATURDAY, MAY 10
Chorus Music in the Parks
MONDAY, MAY 12
AP Biology Test
AP Physics Test
TUESDAY, MAY 13
AP Chemistry Test
AP Environment Science Test
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
AP English Language Test
THURSDAY, MAY 15
SAT Late Registration Deadline for June 7 test
FRIDAY, MAY 16
Chorus Concert
MONDAY, MAY 19
FRHS PTO Meeting
School Board Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
Guitar Recital
THURSDAY, MAY 22
Breakfast of Champions
Highest Honors with Distinction Banquet
FRIDAY, MAY 23
ACT Late Registration Deadline for June 14 test
MONDAY, MAY 26
No School
TUESDAY, MAY 27
No School
THURSDAY, MAY 29
Finals
FRIDAY, MAY 30
Senior Class Trip
Step Up Day
Relay for Life
SATURDAY, MAY 31
Relay for Life
MONDAY, JUNE 2
Finals
School Board Committee-of-the-whole Meeting
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
Finals
Senior Banquet
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
Finals
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
Senior Breakfast
Graduation Practice
Transition Day, early dismissal grades 9-12
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
Last day of School
Early Dismissal
Graduation
End of 4th nine weeks
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
SAT and SAT Subject test at FRHS
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Kennywood Picnic
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
ACT test at neighboring schools
It was brought to my attention that there were rumors spreading
through the school last week about the voting process for the
prom court. I looked into it to find out just what the actual
procedure involved.
The first step in the voting process is choosing the top 5
candidates (the Court) for each grade. The class sponsors get a
list of all the junior and senior girls and boys from the
counseling center and photocopy them as ballots. The list are
copied on color paper and counted by the sponsors to give each
homeroom teacher the proper number of ballots. The homeroom
teachers pass out the lists and students choose 5 girls and 5
boys from their class that they would like to see serve on the
prom court. The homeroom teacher immediately collect the ballots
and return them to the class sponsors. Because of the
pre-counted ballots it is not possible for students to vote more
than once or "stuff the ballot box".
The second step in the process is tallying the selections by
class. The members of the prom committee and the sponsors tally
the votes. Committee members who are juniors count the senior
ballots and likewise seniors on the committee count the junior
ballots. IF that isn't possible due to the make up of the
committee, then the boys count the girl ballots and the girls
count the boys ballots. The sponsors are present the entire time
during the ballot count.
The top 5 scorers in each grade are selected to serve on the
prom court. If there is a tie for 5th place there may be a 6th
member included. These students are then placed on a new
ballot. This ballot is a scantron form. The ballots are again
counted out by homeroom and distributed accordingly. The
homeroom teacher handout the ballots as before, collect them and
return them immediately to the sponsors. The sponsors then run
all of the scantron forms through the machine and get the final
winners. No members of the prom committee or any other students
are told the final outcome until the night of the prom.
I hope this shed some light on the matter and quells the rumors.
If you have any questions or comments about the voting process
the class sponsors welcome your input. You may contact either
Becky Magness (x5114) or Christine Trimnal (X5223).
Have a great day!
Anne Brendel
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