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FRHS E-News
May 6, 2008
Lots of important news today! Finals schedule, Kennywood tickets and more!
I will be out of town all next week. If you have anything that needs to go
for next week or early the following week, please get your article to me
ASAP. I plan on sending out at least one more newsletter this week before I
leave.
Since it is such a busy time of the year I STRONGLY urge all of you to take
advantage of the school's website and check the morning announcements and
counseling center sites daily.
Mark your calendar.....
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
What is happening:
AP
Calculus Test
Pet
Supplies Collection Drive,
donation boxes in all English and
Art classrooms and Counseling Center
Student Council's Canned Food Drive
and Gift Basket Raffle,
during lunch periods
Meetings:
Cheerleading, Competition Squad,
information about tryouts, 4:30 PM,
HS cafeteria
NAHS
studio time, 2:30 - 4:00 PM,
room 134
THURSDAY, MAY 8
What is happening:
AP
English Lit Test
Pet
Supplies Collection Drive,
donation boxes in all English and
Art classrooms and Counseling Center
Senior
Night Boy Lacrosse, 7:15,
stadium
Student Council's Canned Food Drive
and Gift Basket Raffle,
during lunch periods
Meetings:
Anime
Club, after school, LGI (will
be electing officers for next year)
French
Trip 2009, 6:45 PM, room 116
Thespians, 2:30 PM (will be
electing officers and fall play)
FRIDAY, MAY 9
What is happening:
AP US
History Test
AP
Studio Art Portfolios Due
AP
European History Test
Pet
Supplies Collection Drive,
donation boxes in all English and
Art classrooms and Counseling Center
Student Council's Canned Food Drive
and Gift Basket Raffle,
during lunch periods
Deadlines:
ACT
Regular Registration deadline
for June 14 test (at neighboring
schools)
PTO news...
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blue)
SENIOR BREAKFAST PARENT
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS!: Thursday,
June 5, is the date for the Senior Breakfast.
It is held in the open area between the Gym and the Auditorium prior to
their practice for Graduation. We have been given a small budget which
will only cover the regular hot meal offerings provided by the school
cafeteria (breakfast sandwich, bacon, sausage, egg scramble). In years
past, the Senior Class parents have volunteered to make the breakfast
special. So, we are asking for donations from Senior parents to enhance
the school offering. Please let me know if you wish to participate by
baking (or buying) breakfasts breads, rolls, bagels, muffins, fruit,
which is especially popular, or any other item which you feel you may
wish to provide for this breakfast. You may also wish to help that day
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LAST MEETING Mark your calendars now... our last meeting of the year is Monday, May 19th at 9:00AM. Hope to see you there!
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School
news....
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highlighted in blue)
SAT REGULAR REGISTRATION
DEADLINE TODAY
Today is the
regular registration deadline for the June 7th SAT, which is administered at
Franklin Regional. To register for either the SAT or the SAT Subject tests
go to
www.collegeboard.com. FRHS CEEB code - 3945
AP EXAM REMINDERS
The fee for each AP Exam is $84. Payment is due on test
day. Payment may be in CASH or CHECK (made out to Franklin Regional School
District). A student will be charged $20 for any exam that they ordered but
did not use.
APRIL ISSUE OF HIGH
SCHOOL NEWSLETTER POSTED ONLINE
The April issue of the High School Newsletter has been
posted to
http://www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/highschoolnewsletter.asp.
The newsletter includes the 2008 Finals schedule including Step-up day on
Friday, May 30th. The special bus schedule for finals week is also
explained.
FUNDRAISER FOR
WESTMORELAND COUNTY FOOD BANK
The Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser for the
food bank. From May 7th through May 13th during all three lunch periods if a
student donates 2 canned goods or $2 he or she will receive one ticket and
one chance to win one of three baskets. There is a Pittsburgh theme basket,
a Date Night Basket, and a basket with an iPOD Shuffle and gift cards to
choose from.
KENNYWOOD TICKET SALES
Kennywood tickets will be on sale Tuesday, May 13th at
7:45 AM in the front lobby. The price for each Funday Pass is $19. Cash or
Money Orders ONLY.
CROSS COUNTRY SIGNUPS
Any senior high student interested in running on the
cross country team next fall needs to sign up with Mr. Bullock or Mrs.
Bigenho ASAP to receive important information.
CARING TEAM ELECTIONS
Any junior or sophomore member of the Caring Team that
wishes to be consider for an officer position for next year should pick up
an officer prospectus in room 210 and return it by dismissal on Monday, May
12th.
POWDERPUFF PLAYER
REMINDER
Junior and senior girls planning on playing in this
year's game are reminded that they must attend 1 of the 3 football clinics
that will be held in the FRHS old gym on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of
next week. All players should check their green rules sheet for times.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
The final exam schedule is included in the latest edition
of the high school newsletter, FRHS Panther News. Available online at:
http://www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/highschoolnewsletter.asp
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
Senior Class news.....
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highlighted in blue)
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 (http://www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/).
All orders must be received by June 1, 2008.
(Becky Magness)
CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION
Commencement Caps and Gowns will be
distributed during all lunch periods in the Library on Tuesday, May
13th. All seniors are to pick up their cap and gown during their
lunch period.
Ways to help.....
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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. The collection drive will continue until Friday,
May 16th.
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
Relay for Life news.....
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highlighted in blue)
Paint Our Towns Purple House
Decoration Contest Deadline Extended
The Westmoreland Relay For Life at Murrysville committee has
extended the deadline in the Paint Our Towns Purple house decorating
contest. The new deadline for entries in May 21. For more
information or to enter a house in the contest, call 724-325-7157 or
send an email to
paintuspurple@aol.com.
Car Wash this Saturday
There will be
car wash on Saturday, May 10 at Murrysville Auto (across from
Bob's Inn) from 1-5 PM. All donations will go towards the Relay
for Life.
Driving
Lessons Raffle
Relay for Life team
"Hope for Tomorrow" is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a
package of FREE driving lessons. These lessons are being generously
donated by Janet Sherid. The package includes 6-hour "On the Road"
course and 30 hours of classroom Theory instruction. The value of the
package is $375.00. Upon completion of the "On the Road" course, the
student will receive a certificate that will allow them to receive a
DISCOUNT ON CAR INSURANCE RATES!!!!! Raffle tickets will be sold during
lunch periods at the high school between now and 5/12. Tickets are
$1.00/each or $3.00/5 tickets. Tickets can also be purchased from any
of the "Hope for Tomorrow" team members between now and 5/31. Tickets
will also be on sale at the concession stand at the Relay for Life event
at the FRHS stadium on 5/30-5/31. Drawing will take place at the end of
the Relay event. Please contact Cameron Louttit for more information:
724-733-9056 or
clouttit@comcast.net.
Tee Shirt
Sale
Heritage wants to "Give
Cancer the Boot". Once again, we are selling tee shirts to benefit
the American Cancer Society. If you are interested in ordering a
shirt or donating money to honor someone who has battled cancer you
may contact Gretchen Dondorf x7133 or Barb Calfe x7138. The order
form is on the Heritage web page. Thank you for your support!
2008 Limited Edition
Relay for Life Collector Basket
Relay For Life at
Light the Way to a Cure,
Luminaria Sale
Sponsor a luminaria candle in honor of
or in memory of a loved one. You are invited to attend and walk
the track during the luminaria ceremony held at 9:00 p.m. on May
30, 2008. Donations through luminaria sales will benefit the
programs of the American Cancer Society.
· Forms can be found in your school�s office or you can contact Kari Fisher at Ext. 3328 for additional forms and information.
· Please send the luminaria form, donation from the heart ($10.00 is recommended), and a picture of the person that you are honoring or remembering (including name, whether it is in honor of or in memory of, and any personal information that you might want to share) to Kari Fisher at Sloan Elementary School by May 23rd.
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
Food Bank Can Collection Drive - LAST
DAY
Girls Lacrosse Senior Recognition,
7 PM
Kennywood Ticket Sales
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
AP English Language Test
THURSDAY, MAY 15
SAT Late Registration Deadline for June 7 test
FRIDAY, MAY 16
Pet Supplies Collection Drive,
LAST DAY
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
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me an email at
FRHSnews@windstream.net with "Please Delete" in the
subject line.
Anne Brendel
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