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FRHS E-News
May 26, 2008
Happy Memorial Day. At least the rain held off until later in the day. I am
sorry for the HUGE lag in my delivery of the news. I know you don't want to
hear my excuses, so I won't bore you.
Finals start Thursday and Friday is Step-up Day for the 9-11 graders. Next
week there are three more days of finals (Monday through Wednesday) and
Thursday and Friday are half days. Then it is SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER!
Mark your calendar.....
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TUESDAY, MAY 27
What is happening:
No School
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
What is happening:
Relay for Life team "Hope for
Tomorrow" Driving Lessons Raffle Ticket Sales, lunch periods,
$1/1 ticket or $3/5 tickets
Meetings:
Habitat for Humanity, after school, room
108 (electing officers)
Key Club, after school, room 234
Photography Club, 2:20 PM (discuss plans
for next year)
Young Democrats, after school, room 202
(electing officers)
THURSDAY, MAY 29
What is happening:
Track and Field Post Banquet Pizza Party,
cafeteria, 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Finals, Periods 1&2
Relay for Life team "Hope for Tomorrow" Driving Lessons Raffle
Ticket Sales, lunch periods, $1/1 ticket or $3/5 tickets
Meetings:
Trip to Spain informational meeting,
7 PM, high school library (students and parents
invited)
FRIDAY, MAY 30
What is happening:
Senior Class Trip
Step Up Day
Relay for Life, begins at noon,
stadium
SATURDAY, MAY 31
What is happening:
Relay for Life, ends at noon, stadium
Deadlines:
Camp Soles Registration Due
MONDAY, JUNE 2
What is happening:
Finals, periods 3&4
School Board Committee-of-the-whole Meeting,
7:30 PM, Administration Conference Room
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
What is happening:
Finals, periods 8&9
Senior Banquet (Dinner Dance), Gateway
Clipper
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
What is happening:
Finals, periods 5, 6, & 7
Fall Sports Physicals, Middle School Nurse's office, times posted
in schools
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
What is happening:
Senior Breakfast
Graduation Practice
Transition Day, early dismissal grades 9-12
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
What is happening:
Last day of School
Optional Graduation Practice
Early Dismissal
Graduation
End of 4th nine weeks
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
What is happening:
SAT and SAT Subject test
at FRHS
Hard
to Recycle Items Collection Event, 8:30-noon,
Murrysville Municipal Building Parking Lot
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
What is happening:
Kennywood Picnic
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
What is happening:
ACT test at neighboring schools
FRIDAY, JUNE 18
What is happening:
Fall Sports Physicals, Middle School
Nurse's office, times posted in schools
Good news....
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highlighted in blue)
YEARBOOK AWARD
This
year's Quill has been named into Walsworth Publishing Company's Gallery of
Excellence. Less than two percent of the company's yearbooks are selected
for the award. As a winner, the Quill will be a
featured book at national, state and local conventions. Walsworth will use
the book in their magazine and design spreads, too.
(Ms.
Giron)
STUDENT COUNCIL
OFFICERS
Congratulation to the following students who will be
serving as officers for Student Council for the 2008-2009 school year:
Co-presidents: Kayla Clair and Rachel Conlangelo
Vice
President: Katie Easterling
Secretary: Caroline Stuart
Treasurer: Jordan Sirianni
Public
Relations & School Store CEOs: Eric Tarosky and Doug
Komandt
PTO news...
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blue)
E-NEWS HAS A NEW EDITOR
I am very happy to report the Darlene Skupien has graciously volunteered
to take over the E-news. The transition will take place over the
summer. Watch your email for updates. Please thank Darlene if you see
her out and about town!
FRHS E-NEWS
ARCHIVE
School
news....
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highlighted in blue)
LIBRARY NOTICE
Important Library Announcement: Students please
return overdue books and pay off your library debts as soon as possible.
Report cards will not be issued to students with outstanding debts or
unreturned books. Students are free to hold on to books they are using for
an ongoing projects but those books should be renewed if they are overdue.
Thanks!
MEETING
FOR SPANISH STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS
There will be a meeting for any students interested in going to Spain for 10 days next summer on Thursday, May 29th. The meeting will be at 7:00 PM in the high school library. Students who are currently enrolled in Spanish II, III or IV and their parents are welcome to attend. Students should see Ms. Wills in room 130 or Mr. Stanczak in room 124 for additional information.
CLASS OF 2008 SENIOR
YEARBOOK PICTURES
Viglione Photography is the official Senior
Photographer for the Class of 2009. In order for a senior to have their
senior picture in the yearbook, he or she must be photographed by
Viglione at their studio. Please call Viglione Photography at
724-387-2092 to schedule a photo session. Any student who has been
photographed must make their selection by September 15th for inclusion
in the yearbook.
FYI - Information from
Viglione's was directly to your home, thus eliminating the "student
delivery problem". Viglione does offer expanded picture options and
packages, but you not under any obligation to purchase them. You are
free to get your senior's picture taken at any other photographer of
your choosing for their "official" senior picture. (You know the one you
give to family and friends, display on the mantel or office and carry in
your wallet.) HOWEVER if your child wants to be in the yearbook they
MUST get their photo taken at Viglione.
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)
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.
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
FYI - Please note the article about the
bus schedule on page four of the newsletter. The buses will be picking up
the high school kids after they finish their elementary school runs. The
delay is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, but students should allow for
at least a 10 minute safety faction in order not to miss the and
consequently their finals.
Also each teacher has posted in their
rooms the schedule for review sessions. If your child feigns complete
ignorance you should email the teacher to confirm the date and time of any
review session offered.
Don't forget your child needs a note to
leave early if they don't have an exam in the afternoon.
POWDERPUFF GAME VIDEO ON
SALE
PowderPuff Football Game DVDs are on sale for $10 each.
Contact Mr. McLaughlin in room 210 to order your copy. All profits will go
to the Caring Team.
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)
Ways to help.....
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CAMP SOLES
Students in the Life Skills Class are
planning their annual trek to Camp Soles for a few days of
relaxation with their friends from other special needs classes
around the county. High School and College-aged students are needed
to act as buddies for the campers. Everyone stays in cabins and
great meals are served by the camp staff. Activities including
swimming, boating, field sports, campfires, fishing, horseback
riding, archery, arts & crafts, hiking and the ever popular shaving
cream battle! This year's camping trip is scheduled for June
25-28. Information packets are on the counter in the main office
and also posted outside Room 126. Registration forms are due by May
31.
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. 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.
Community news...
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MURRYSVILLE PLAYGROUND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Attention Students:
Love to work with kids? Did you
attend the playground program when you were younger? Would you
like to volunteer? If you have completed 8th grade, you are
welcome to call the Recreation Department at 724-327-2100, Ext.
115 and leave a message with your name, grade, age, address,
telephone number and days you will be able to volunteer. When
you call, please speak clearly so we can get the correct
information. The last day to sign up is June 10th. All
volunteers must attend the training date June 14th, 6:00 - 8:30
p.m. at the Murrysville Community Center.
Senior Volunteers are a select group of high school students that are interested in volunteering at the playground program. Interested students must apply for this volunteer opportunity. Please submit a letter of interest stating why you would make a good senior volunteer. Staff is looking for past experience and qualifications, as well as two references that are not related and not playground staff. Applications must be received by June 2 and successful applicants will be notified by June 9.
COLLECTION EVENT FOR HARD TO RECYCLE
ITEMS
On Saturday June 7, 2008 from
8:30am to 12:00pm an event will be held at the Murrysville
Municipal Building on Sardis Rd. The collection event will be
for a number of hard to recycle items such as tires, vehicle
batteries, Freon containing appliances, and electronic devices.
All of these items pose a hazard to the
environment and should not be placed in a landfill. There will
be small collection fees associated with this event and members
of the Westmoreland Cleanways Organization will
receive discounts.
For more information log onto the website @ www.westmorelandcleanways.org
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Anne Brendel
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