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FRHS E-News
September 27, 2007
I have mix for you today of new items and some repeats. I hope you find something of interest.
 
Looking ahead this week.....
(New or updated items in blue)
 
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
    What's happening:
        Freshman Hoodie shirt signing and sale, all lunch periods, cafeteria
        Grade 11 Hearing Screenings, morning, Nurse's Office
        Homecoming Dance Tickets, on sale ($15), all lunch periods
        Make-up Health Screenings, afternoon, Nurse's Office
    Meetings:
        Habitat for Humanity, after school, room 115
        Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS), 2:30 PM, room 119
        Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PRSEF), 2:30 PM, room 119
        Rube Goldberg Machine Team, 2:30 PM, room 119
        Young Republicans, room 212
        
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
    What's happening:
        Freshman Hoodie shirt signing and sale, all lunch periods, cafeteria
        Homecoming Dance Tickets, on sale ($15), all lunch periods
    Meetings:
        Freshman Class Officer Candidates, before period 1, room 203
        Ski Club, LGI
       
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
    What's happening:
        Cow Patty Bingo, 11:00-4:00, FR Baseball field
       
School news....
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MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
The "Panther News Break" - the high school's morning announcement show is now posted daily on the Franklin Regional Website. Go to: http://www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/morningannouncements.asp
Click on the date to see the show for that day.
 
I strongly recommend you add this site to your favorites and get in to the habit of checking it daily. That way you and your child can always be informed about what is happening at school.
(ASB)
 
FYI - Please note that Counseling Center's morning announcements are written up on the Counseling Corner webpage. Go to: http://www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/counselingcorner.asp
(ASB)
 
ADVANCE TICKET SALES FOR THIS FRIDAY'S FOOTBALL GAME
Discounted student tickets ($2) to this Friday's football game will be sold in the Athletic Office until 1:00 PM on Friday. Student tickets at the gate will be $5.
(ASB)
 
HOMECOMING DANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Homecoming tickets went on sale Monday, September 24th during all lunch periods and will be on sale until Friday, October 5th. The tickets are $15 per student (make checks payable to FRHS Student Council). Students are not required to have a date for the dance and all grades are welcome. The dance will be held on Saturday, October 13th from 7PM to 10 PM in the high school gym. The dress is semi-formal and a professional photographer will available early in the evening to take pictures. Picture order forms will be available before the evening of the dance. 
(ASB, Based on morning announcement submitted by Mrs. Bryant)
 
CERTAIN NAHS MEMBERS NEED TO SEE MRS. MOZINA FRIDAY
 
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN THE FRESHMAN HOODIE

The Franklin Regional Cheerleading Boosters are sponsoring their annual freshmen signature �hoodie� sale for the �Class of 2011�.

 

The boosters will be in the cafeteria during all lunch periods on Friday, September 28th to gather the signatures and take orders for the "hoodie".  No purchase is necessary, but ALL freshmen are encouraged to sign the shirt.

 

The hoodie will be Carmel with "Class of 2011" on the front and back. A panther face and paws will also be on the back of the sweat shirt in navy. Within the panther's face and paws, is space for everyone in the Class of 2011 to sign their name. There is also the option to personalize a "hoodie" by adding embroidery on the hood. The goal is have each member of the Class of 2011 sign the shirt, with or without placing an order.

 

Order forms for the hoodie will be available at the time of the signing and also are in the school office. Payment is due with the orders. Order deadline is Tuesday, October 9th.

 

Any questions regarding the sale, please call Veronica at 724-327-1049.

(Veronica Gentile, 10/9)

 

CELL PHONE POLICY REMINDER
Cell phones cannot be used from the moment a student enters the building in the morning until the last bell rings at 2:18.
 
CHANNEL 19 SCHEDULE
Every weekday includes a replay of the Middle School and High School Morning Shows at 5:30 p.m
 
FOOD SERVICE WEBPAGE
Gives links to menus, prices, and nutritional information.
 
FRHS SPORTS SCHEDULE
Does not include club sports (hockey, lacrosse, and bowling) schedules.
 
FRHS E-NEWS ARCHIVE AVAILABLE
 
Counseling Center news...
(New or updated items' titles are highlighted in blue)
 
WCCC PROGRAMS
Information sessions for the Health Care Program and Graphic and Web Design Program
Held at WCCC on October 17, 2007.
 
SCHOLARSHIP NOTICE
Robert Morris University B. Kenneth Simon Free Enterprise Scholarship
 
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES VISITS THIS WEEK
You need to scroll down to see the listing of colleges visiting this week.
(ASB)
 
Good news....
SELECTED FOR THE SENIOR HIGH CHORAL FESTIVAL
Congratulations to the following students for being selected for the WCMEA (Westmoreland County Music Educator's Association) Senior High Choral Festival:
Chelsea Barnes
Brianne Holland
John Lora
Julie McDonald
Vineet Raghu
Rachel Schnorr
Dale Szalanczy
Aaron Wattenphul.
 
There will be a public performance on Friday, November 16th at 7:30PM at the Kiski Area High School.
(Mr. Rust)
 
PMEA DISTRICT 1 HONOR CHOIR FESTIVAL
Congratulations to Erin Devine for being selected of the PMEA District 1 Honor Choir Festival. A public performance will be held on Saturday, October 20th at 3:00 PM at the Derry Area High School.
(Mr. Rust)
 
QUALIFIED FOR WPIAL SINGLES TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Congratulations and best wishes to senior Kayllie Wang and Junior Alexandra Bailey, who both qualified to attend the WPIAL Singles Tennis Tournament this afternoon at North Allegheny tennis complex. Sixteen players from eight schools were represented in the section tournament last week. Kayllie and Alexandra placed in two of the top three spots. Kayllie won three individual matches to qualify as the #2 singles player while Alexandra won two matches then defeated the #1 singles player from Hempfield to guarantee a spot in the tournament and placed third in Section!
 
Alexandra and Kayllie - Good luck at today's WPIAL tennis tournament!
(Coach Fisher)
 
PTO news..
STUDENT DIRECTORY AND PTO MEMBERSHIP FORM
Just a quick reminder that the deadline to turn in your Student Directory form is next Friday, October 5th.
Membership donations are accepted anytime during the year.
(ASB)
 
Ways to help...
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WOOD SCRAPS NEEDED
The senior high art department is looking for scrap wood pieces to use for wood burning projects.  We can use any type of wood but it needs to be ½� to an inch thick (no 2x4�s).  Please contact Mrs. Mozina x.5134 or just drop off in the HS office with Mrs. Mozina�s name on it.
(Mrs. Mozina)
 
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 
We are looking for any community members who are either professional or amateur artists who wish to share their talents with our senior high art classes.  We have had local artists in the past sharing how to do glass beads, ribbon embroidery, polish egg painting, oil painting, jewelry design, stained glass and more.  Our students really enjoy seeing these presentations and we also have a grant to cover any expenses.  You may chose to come in just for a day to share your work or just for a few class periods, or maybe stay for a few days to work with the students on a project.  If you or someone you know would be interested please have them contact Mrs. Mozina at: 724-327-5456 x. 5134 or email at:  lmozina@franklinregional.k12.pa.us
(Mrs. Mozina)
 

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to serve on this committee.  Our Breakfast of Champions will be held February 8 and again May 22.  Although the first Breakfast is months away, it is important for us to get together now to begin our planning.  We don't meet a lot during the year, however, we will meet at the end of September.  If you are interested, contact Ellen Dillard, ebd57@comcast.net or 724-733-4512.
(Ellen Dillard)
 
ATTENTION ATHLETIC BOOSTER SPONSORS
I am requesting to have any athletic booster sponsors to contact me if you have a project or idea that would have anything that you may need art students to help you out.  Our National Art Honor Society high school students are looking for their community project ideas for this year.  We do have some limitations as far as what we are able to do, but we will try to work with you if possible.  Please contact:  Mrs. Lori Mozina at: lmozina@franlinregional.k12.pa.us (email is faster).  Phone me at x.5134 if you do not have email access.
(Mrs. Mozina)
 
OFFICE DEPOT DONATES TO SCHOOLS
5% Back to Schools Program: Office Depot will give the high school an Office Depot Merchandise Card worth 5% of all qualifying school supply purchases made during each program period. Computers, TVs, all technology items including PDAs, all furniture items and accessories, some bulk packaged products, ink and tone cartridges, gift cards, and purchases made to contract business account are not qualifying purchases. BUT that still leaves notebooks, index cards, pencils, pens, highlighters, filler paper, dividers, glue sticks, paper clips, erasers, rubber bands and many other items you typically purchase throughout the year!
 
If you shop at Office Depot please remember to ask the salesperson to apply your purchase towards the Back to School Program. I was told at the store that the program runs year round!
 
They can look up Franklin Regional High School or you can make live a little easier for them by giving them our school ID# - 70087330.
(ASB)
 
TARGET TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION
Target's program involves having a Target charge card.  We are not encouraging you get their credit card, however if you already have one, please register online at Target.com or by calling 1-800-316-6142 and name Franklin Regional High School as your school of choice. If you are registering online, click on �Take Charge of Education� (normally at the bottom of the page). Every time you make purchases at Target using your Target credit card the high school earns a 1% cash rebate. Cash purchases do not qualify. Target mails a rebate check to the school twice a year.  We currently have over 600 people signed up and in March the school received almost $600, which represented money earned from the previous six months.  A Target credit card holder does not have to have a child attending FRHS to designate it as their school of choice. If you know of anybody (FRHS parent, family, friends, or neighbors) who might be willing to participate in these programs please forward this notice to them.  Thanks!
(FRHS PTO)
 
FYI - If you already have a Target card, this would be a great time to name FRHS as your school of choice.  This is a year-round program.  Once you register you don't have to re-register, nor are there any program dates to keep track of in order to make sure your contributions count.
(ASB)
 
ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING
Annie Essay's and Judy Polcyznski's classes collect aluminum cans. The Life Skills classes uses the money earned to participate in functional and community base activities. 
 
Cans can be dropped off in the fenced-in collection bin behind the middle school. PLEASE DO NOT PLACE BAGS OR BOXES IN THE CAGE. If you have cans in a container, leave them beside the cage and the Life Skills students will take care of them. The collection and recycling program is an all-year activity.
 
Community news...
NEWLONSBURG OPEN GYM PROGRAM STARTS MONDAY
Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church (located near the high school on the corner of Old William Penn Highway and Tarr Hallow Road) is opening its doors to any 9th through 12th grade student on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 pm beginning October 1, 2007.  Come on in for an opportunity to play ball and meet other people!   
This open gym time is a part of Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church�s Recreational After School Ministry Program (RAM).  Other activities include snacks and devotions.  All RAM Volunteers have their Act 33 Clearances.  Please call Sarah Beres at 724-327-0061 if you have any questions.
(Sarah Beres)
 
Next week's calendar....
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 1
        Homecoming Dance Tickets on sale, all lunch periods, cafe
        Mathlete Team Try-outs, before and after school, room 242
        SNAP Bowling, 4:45-6:00, Miracle Lane, Monroeville
        School Board Committee-of-the-Whole, 7:30 PM, Administration Conference Room, Heritage School
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2
        Homecoming Dance Tickets on sale, all lunch periods, cafe
        Fantasy/Creative Writing Club, after school, library
        SAT Regular Registration Deadline for November 3rd SAT tests
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3
        Homecoming Dance Tickets on sale, all lunch periods, cafe
        NAHS Studio Time, 2:30 - 4:00, room 134
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4
        Homecoming Dance Tickets on sale, all lunch periods, cafe
        Caring Team, after school, room 210
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
        Homecoming Dance Tickets on sale, all lunch periods, cafe
        Student Directory Form - Deadline for inclusion
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
        SAT @ Franklin Regional
I hope those of you who were able to attend the Open House on Tuesday night enjoyed the chorus performance as much as I did! The Pippin song, "Corner of the Sky" has been one of my favorites since high school when I saw the show on Broadway. Congratulations to Mr. Rust and chorus for another job well done. I also enjoyed the Open House version of the Panther News Break. I think it was a great addition to introductory program in the auditorium and contained a lot of valuable information, particularly for freshman parents and I don't just mean the plug for the E-News. I thank the members of Student Council and NHS that were EVERYWHERE in the building and so eager to help parent who looked lost. I am sure for those new to the building and its rather unique room numbering scheme it was a great help.
 
I finished logging in all the new subscription requests collected at Open House and a few that were emailed to me recently. The newsletter is now being sent to 872 addresses! YEAH! That is 20 more than this time last year! That doesn't mean I can't add more to the list. The e-news isn't an exclusive club.. I say the more the merrier. Please continue doing the great job of spreading the word among your friends and neighbors. Let them in on your information source. All I need is a name, phone number (in case I have a problem with delivery), an email address (work, home or both), and if they don't mind, the grade level of their high school children (I try to keep track so I know how well any given grade level is represented).
 
Have a great day!
 
Anne Brendel
FRHS E-News
 
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