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FRHS E-News
May 8, 2008
I will not be sending out another newsletter until after 5/19th. 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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FRIDAY, MAY 9
What is happening:
AP US
History Test
AP
Studio Art Portfolios Due
AP
European History Test
NHS
Collection Drive for the
Troops, collection boxes in Social
Studies and English classrooms
Pet
Supplies Collection Drive,
donation boxes in all English and
Art classrooms and Counseling Center
Relay for Life
team "Hope for Tomorrow" Driving
Lessons Raffle Ticket Sales,
lunch periods, $1/1 ticket or $3/5
tickets
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)
Last
day for Ecuadorian exchange students
SATURDAY, MAY 10
What is happening:
Chorus Music in the Parks
MONDAY, MAY 12
What is happening:
AP
Biology Test
AP Physics Test
NHS
Collection Drive
for the
Troops, collection boxes in
Social Studies and English
classrooms
Pet Supplies Collection
Drive,
donation boxes in all
English and Art classrooms
and Counseling Center
Powderpuff Clinic,
old gym
Student
Council's Canned Food Drive
and Gift Basket Raffle,
during
lunch periods
Deadlines:
Relay
for Life team "Hope for
Tomorrow" Driving Lessons
Raffle Ticket Sales,
lunch
periods, $1/1 ticket or $3/5
tickets - LAST DAY DURING
SCHOOL
TUESDAY, MAY 13
What is happening:
AP
Chemistry Test
AP Environment Science
Test
Cap and
Gown Distribution,
during
lunch periods, library
Girls
Lacrosse Senior Recognition,
7 PM
Hockey
Tryouts, 5PM Grades 9-12
in fall eligible for tryout
Kennywood Ticket Sales,
7:45 AM
NHS
Collection Drive
for the
Troops, collection boxes in
Social Studies and English
classrooms
Pet Supplies Collection
Drive,
donation boxes in all
English and Art classrooms
and Counseling Center
Powderpuff Clinic,
old gym
Relay
for Life team "Hope for
Tomorrow" Driving Lessons
Raffle Ticket Sales,
lunch
periods, $1/1 ticket or $3/5
tickets
Deadlines:
Student Council's Canned
Food Drive and Gift Basket
Raffle,
during
lunch periods- LAST
DAY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
What is happening:
AP
English Language Test
Hockey Tryouts, 5pm
Grades 8-12 in fall eligible for
tryout
NHS
Collection Drive
for the
Troops, collection boxes in
Social Studies and English
classrooms
Pet Supplies
Collection Drive,
donation boxes in all
English and Art classrooms
and Counseling Center
Powderpuff Clinic,
old gym
Meetings:
Mock Trial Team 2008-2009,
2:30 - 3:15 PM, Library
NAHS Studio Time, 2:30 -
4:00 PM, room 134
Relay for Life Club,
after school, room 115
THURSDAY, MAY 15
What is happening:
NHS
Collection Drive
for the
Troops, collection boxes in
Social Studies and English
classrooms
Pet
Supplies Collection Drive,
donation
boxes in all English and Art
classrooms and Counseling Center
SAT Late Registration Deadline
for June 7 test
Meetings:
NHS new junior members,
2:30 PM, LGI
FRIDAY, MAY 16
What is happening:
Chorus Concert
Deadlines:
NHS
Collection Drive
for the
Troops, collection boxes in
Social Studies and English
classrooms
-
LAST DAY
Pet
Supplies Collection Drive,
donation
boxes in all English and Art
classrooms and Counseling Center
- LAST DAY
MONDAY, MAY 19
Meetings:
FRHS PTO Meeting,
9 AM,
auditorium
School
Board Meeting,
7:30 PM,
administration conference room
PTO news...
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blue)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Breakfast of Champions...Invitations for the May 22 Breakfast of
Champions will be addressed on Monday, May 12 at 8:30 am at Ellen
Dillard's house (3468 Treeline Drive). It will only take 2 hours. 6
parents are needed. Contact Ellen Dillard if you are available to
help.
Thank you! Ellen Dillard (724-733-4512)
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
(from
LAST MEETING Mark your calendars now... our last meeting of the year is Monday, May 19th at 9:00AM. Hope to see you there!
FRHS E-NEWS
ARCHIVE
School
news....
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highlighted in blue)
FALL SPORT PHYSICALS
Fall sports physicals will be offered at the Middle
School nurse's office on both June 4 and June 18, 2008. All student
athletes must have their physical exam on or after June, and prior to the
first practice date in August. The cost is $20 and the form may be picked
up at either the Senior High or Middle School offices. On June 4 the
physicals will be offered from 3:00 to 6:30 and on June 18 from 1:00 to
4:30. Schedules will be posted in both buildings for specific sports and
times.
(Sandy Perry)
NEW CLUB FORMING
FOR NEXT YEAR
A new club is in the works for next year! Anyone interested in more information on a Winter Silks group forming for next year may pick up a flyer in the front office.
FRANKLIN REGIONAL
HOCKEY TRYOUTS
Attention all potential ice hockey players!
Tryouts for the
2008-2009 Franklin Regional Hockey teams will take place at
Center Ice Arena, Delmont:
Varsity: Tuesday, May 13 at 5pm
Grades 9-12 in fall eligible for tryout
JV: Wednesday, May 14 at 5pm Grades
8-12 in fall eligible for tryout
Freshmen team: Wednesday, May 14 at
5pm Grades 6 - 9 in fall eligible for tryout
Registration beginning at 4pm. Players
should be on the ice at 5pm. A $50 non-refundable one-time tryout fee
is due prior to trying out. Please bring insurance card/info. New
players should have a copy of their birth certificate. Full hockey
equipment required. Please call if you are interested but missing some
equipment to skate.
Please go to FRHC website at
www.eteamz.com/frhockey or call Jim Orr at
724-733-4846 if you have any questions.
Come join the 2008 PIHL Section Winning
Varsity players and the PIHL Tier II JV Champion Hockey players. Hope
to see you on the ice!!
(Julie Russo)
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.
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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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.
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 FIRST AID STATION VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
Once again it is Relay time
and the first aid office is looking for volunteers.
The event takes place at
the Franklin Regional High School stadium on May 30 and
31. It runs from 12 noon on the 30th to 12 noon on the
31st.
Everyone is welcome to
step forward. All that is needed is some first aid
knowledge and good old fashioned common sense. All first
aid supplies will be provided.
We are looking to staff
the entire event from 12 noon till 12 noon in 2-4 hour
blocks starting with 11 am on the 30th till 11 am on the
31st. Of course any time that you can give to this
worthy event is greatly appreciated.
Our dearly missed friend
Joe Leftwich always called the first aid volunteers his
"guardian angels".
Please consider
volunteering your time so that we can help to make this
event safe for all.
Anyone interested can contact
Karen Sico at
anthonysico@alltel.net or phone 724-327-0158.
Looking ahead.....
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highlighted in blue)
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
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.
Anne Brendel
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