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 Important Dates to Remember for FRHS:  

·         February/March - think ahead to scheduling...

·         March 3 - Verification day at FRHS...to ensure that teachers are giving the "ok" to students' class choices for scheduling classes 

·         March 12 - 8th to 9th Tour and Academy Meeting 

·         March 16 - during this week and the following week, Math and Writing PSSA exams begin - special schedule

·         March 16- Terra Nova exams for 9th and 10th graders

·         Club Picture Day for Yearbook at FRHS!  (1 day only...no make-ups)

·         March 27 - End of 9 weeks

·         April 25 (Sat) - Prom

·         June 6 – Graduation

NOTICE-- HIGH SCHOOL ABSENCE AND EARLY DISMISSAL PARENT EXCUSE FORMS:  In order to expedite and increase the accuracy of our student attendance records, handwritten excuses are no longer accepted.  As of November 17, 2008, the following form must be used for absences and early dismissals.  http://www.FranklinRegional.k12.pa.us/highschool/stuff/absence form.doc.  Parents may access this form on our website and hard copies are also available in the high school front office.

The first day of of spring sports is  Monday March 2nd.  All athletes must have a completed blue PIAA physical form and/or a green Section 5 recertification on file with the nurse by Wednesday Feb 25th in order to be eligible.  Remember,  each sport season requires a form.  If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please see the nurse.

Attention all boys interested in playing lacrosse this Spring (9^th through 12^th) are invited to come to the stadium at 7:30 any or every evening this week for conditioning and to register for the sport.  We will not be collecting any booster fees (which supplement what the high school is paying for) until after the teams are set in mid-March. We are especially looking for 9^th graders so if you have any interest please give Lynda a call.  Any questions? Call Lynda Bradshaw at 724-327-0995

Congratulations to the Mock Trial Team who have qualified for the Westmoreland County Final of the Pennsylvania Mock Trial Competition.  The team beat Kiski Area High School, Valley High School, and Mount Pleasant High School in the playoffs and will meet Greensburg-Salem in the final tomorrow.  Greensburg-Salem are formidable opponents, they were runners up in the state last year, and were the state champions for the previous three years. Nonetheless, our team is confident that there will be a playoff for all the hard work they've put in preparing for the competition.

The Neff Company will be here on Tuesday, March 10, during all three periods to take orders from any student athlete who is interested in having a varsity jacket and has already earned a varsity letter in their sport. Jackets will be available to try on and total payment is required that day, by check or credit card.  Informational flyers are available in the Athletic Office.

"The Heart of Art" from March 2nd to the 13th.  We will be having a Chinese Art Auction.  All original art works have been donated by staff, students and community members.  There will be pottery, paintings, calligraphy and more available--any hand made items are okay to donate.  Money raised will be going towards the collection drive for the local volunteer fire departments.  Bid sheets will be posted on the bulletin board in the main office.  Last bids will be collected at 2:30 on the 13th.  All winners will be announced the following Monday.  Anyone wanting to donate a piece for the auction must have the piece to Mrs. Mozina by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26.

All students who have had athletic parking passes for winter sports need to return those passes by Friday, February 27th, so that they are available to the spring athletes beginning on March 2nd.  Even if you plan to do a spring sport, you still need to return the pass from your winter sport.

The Varsity Track Season will begin on Monday, March 2, after school. Students that plan on participating in the Varsity Track and Field program this spring, should stop by the new gym during your lunch period and pick up your packet from Mr. Visnick before the start of Track Season. 

The American Red Cross Club is sponsoring an Adult CPR training event on Saturday, March 7 at the Middle School Gym.  This certification course is offered at a special price of $10 and all ages are welcome.  Registration forms are available in the Counseling Center and are due by March 4th.

If you are trying out for next year's Pantherettes, Majorettes, or Silks and would like a copy of the try out music, please bring a blank CD to the Band Office this week.  On the CD, please put your name and the name of the group or groups for which you intend to try out.  The completed CD will be returned to you at the first rehearsal.

It was Senior Night at the Center Ice Arena for the Franklin Regional Varsity ice hockey team.  The Varsity squad won their 12^th game of the season, defeating the South Park Eagles, 14-2, while outshooting the Eagles 56 to 9.  Eugene Mack got a hat trick and three assists, while Steve Shirk added a pair of goals and four assists. Pete Ellis had a hat trick and one assist, while Luke Stickel scored twice and had three assists during the game.  Chad White and Pat Coyne also scored two goals apiece for the Panthers.  Johnny Miller,  Anthony Talamo, Jack Gurrentz, Lucas Chiala, and Mike Adams each had two assists, while Shane Crossey and Jordan Sirianni each added one assist for the Panthers.

The last regular season game is away at the Belmont rink against Kitanning on Thursday, February 26, 2009.  Game time is at 8:15 P.M.  Stay tuned for PIHL playoff information as it becomes available. 

 FR Football Boosters  Tuesday, March 3 - 7:30 in the HS Library

 All parents of players are encouraged to attend, however, this  meeting is mandatory for all Middle School ( 7,8,9th grade )and new PARENTS. Please visit the Football Boosters website @ www.franklinregionalfootball.net for handouts and information. Thank you in advance! Amy M Ross FR Football Booster Website www.franklinregionalfootball.net

JUNIOR STATESMEN SUMMER SCHOOL FOR OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Georgetown – Princeton – Stanford – Yale  Visit www.jsa.org/summer

ALLEGHENY FORCE FOOTBAL CLUB  Richard Schneider Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to three outstanding members of the soccer community.  All High School seniors who plan to pursue a college degree are eligible to apply.  Applications available in the Counseling Center Application deadline April 20, 2009

PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME 2009 SCHOLAR-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP

Two (2) one-time scholarships of $1,000.00 each to graduating seniors in 2009. One to a female scholar athlete and one to a male scholar athlete. Must be nominated by, and receive application from your Guidance Counselor. Deadline -  April 7, 2009.

THE DENO CASTELLI CHARITABLE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

is offering scholarships to eligible students who have been accepted to an accredited college or university offering a four-year course of studies.  Please see Mrs. Smart  in the Counseling Center for an application and more information.  Applications must be returned to your counselor by April 10^th.

Heather Highlands Civic Association

Continuing Education Stipend Applications now available in the Counseling Center Deadline:  March 27^th

PEHSC

Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council 

Nationally there is a shortage of First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, and Paramedics.

The PEHSC, in cooperation with the Department of Health, Bureau of EMS, has created a new recruitment website in order to promote careers in EMS.  www.pa-ems.org “Serve and Save”  Questions? PEHSC 717-795-0740

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM/OPPORTUNITY

Carnegie Science Center offers a unique volunteer experience to individuals ages 14-18.

Volunteer during the school year to experience what it is like to be a Carnegie Science Center Staff member

Volunteer during the summer to provide science demonstrations throughout the museum!

Volunteer as an assistant with our summer camps!

Download an application packet at www.CarnegieScienceCenter.org  click on “Join Us”

Deadline for all positions is February 28, 2009

 Penn College of Technology – Open House

The FRHS E-News is an electronic newsletter distributed independently by the members of your PTO as a volunteer service to the community to keep you up-to-date and informed about what is happening at the senior high level. Occasionally, there are mistakes, but we make every attempt to verify and publish accurate information on a timely basis. If you have news you would like to have published, please send your information to me at FRHSnews@comcast.net.  Please remember, it would be helpful to have a minimum of a week lead time to publish the information. To subscribe/unsubscribe to the newsletter, please send email to the same address.

Thank you, Darlene H. Skupien, FRHS E-News Editor

Great Contact Information…

High school main phone number: 724-327-5456

Front Office secretaries:

Ms. Valerie Susa (x 5004)

Ms Marcia Ochs (x 5005)

Ms. Donna Baker (x5003)

www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool (main site for the high school)

www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/highschoolnewsletter.asp (school newsletter)

www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/frhsbellschedule.asp (schedule grid at a glance)

www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/ptolink.asp -- this is the PTO web page up and running. If you want to know who your PTO is, and what the PTO is planning, click on this link for the latest information!

The Sr. High Morning News Show can be viewed each evening at 5 p.m. on Channel 19 or at the following website:  http://www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us/highschool/hsmorningannouncements.asp

The FRHS E-News is archived courtesy of Murrysville Online. Please take a minute to tour the website even if you don’t need to view any of the back issues of the E-News. The site is full of great information:

 http://www.murrysvilleonline.com/FRHS-Enews-2008-2009/enews.htm