School Closing Announcement
Monday, January 19th is supposed to be a holiday for the teachers and students. However, it is also scheduled as the first snow make-up day. In the event school is cancelled due to cold or snow tomorrow (Thursday, January 15th) or Friday (January 16th), school will be in session on Monday, January 19th. Good website for school closings: http://www.wpxi.com/closings/index.html
Don’t Forget the Food Bank
Students in the Sr. High Life Skills class will continue to work at the Food Bank on Thursdays, so if anyone has any additional donations during the school year, we’d be happy to deliver them. Items can be dropped off in room 126 at the Sr. High or call/email Judy Polczynski (x5126) to arrange for pick-up.
Breakfast of Champions – Volunteers Needed
The next Breakfast of Champions will be held Thursday morning February 12 at 6:30. The committee is looking for volunteers to help with the following:
Address Invitations -- 6 people (this will take 2-3 hours) Set up--6-8 people (this will take about 1 1/2 hours on the 11th) Pick Up Food at 6 am the morning of the breakfast -- 6 people Serve that morning/clean up -- 4 people Sign in Students -- 4 people
If you're interested in helping with this fun event contact Nancy Eldridge at 724-325-7538 or eldridgenf@comcast.net
Relay for Life Update
Due to the weather the Relay for Life meeting was cancelled on 1/14. It has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, January 21st at 7 PM. This meeting is for anyone who is a team captain or who may be interested in being a team captain.The meeting will be held at Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church fellowship hall (4600 Old William Penn Highway) at 7 PM. In the case of inclement weather please check the relay website at www.relayforlife.org/pamurrysville for updates. Also we will follow the schools alerts- if they cancel evening activities we will too! Hope to see you there!!
FRANKLIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT EXCELLENCE AWARD
In its pursuit of excellence, the Franklin Regional School District will once again recognize those individuals or groups whose efforts on behalf of the students embody excellence. Many times individuals experience excellence in action, but do not have the time or take the opportunity to properly thank those responsible. The Franklin Regional Excellence Award provides the avenue to acknowledge the efforts of those dedicated to the students in our school district. Nomination forms are available in the office of each school building in the District, or on the District web site – www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us.
Nominations will be accepted at the Administration Office, located in the Heritage Elementary School building, beginning January 20th through February 13th.It takes only a little of your time to make a nomination. Any member of the school community, students, too, may nominate an individual (student, volunteer, staff, administrator or member of the community at large) or group for this recognition. Don’t let this opportunity to recognize excellence go by without your participation.
Karen A. Cadwell
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/
School Board/Director of Instructional Services and
Public Relations
Franklin Regional School District
3210 School Road
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456, x7613
kcadwell@franklinregional.k12.pa.us
MUSICAL PARENTS: DEADLINE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE!
The deadline to order T-shirts, hoodies, aprons, mugs, flowers and DVDs is this week! We will extend the deadline to next week, but the orders MUST be in by 1/22. If you do not have an order form contact me at jamrachko@windstream.net or Deb Scheinert at FRStagemom@aol.com. Thanks! Alicia Mrachko - President, FRHS Theater Guild jamrachko@windstream.net 724-554-3653
ATTENTION ALL “FOOTLOOSE” PARTICIPANTS (cast, orchestra, crew, and parents):
In the case of inclement weather or changes in rehearsal schedules, it is necessary that we have a valid email address on file for you so that we can contact you in a timely fashion. Please forward your email address (and one for your parents, if they wish to receive separate notification) as soon as possible to the Musical staff at: info@frhsmusical.com . Thank you for your cooperation. Rona Watts www.frhsmusical.com Cell: 412.370.7652 Home: 724.327.1151
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING THE MARDIS GRAS DANCE: Tickets will only be on sale until Wednesday, January 21st. We will need a definite count that day to be able to make decisions concerning the dance and the number of chaperones needed. If we don't have enough interest, the dance will be cancelled. If you plan on attending, please purchase tickets soon.
Students participating in the English Festival are reminded to get their books and begin reading, if they have not already done so. Your next book should be finished by the week of January 26!
Spring sport physicals will be held in the Middle School nurse's office on Wednesday, January 21st. Please see the large yellow signs for specific sport times. The fee is $20.00. Please see the nurse to obtain the blue physical form which must be signed by a parent before the exam can be completed. If you participated in a fall or winter sport, you must complete a green recertification form. ALL student athletes must have a completed blue physician form OR a green recertification form on file with the nurse prior to the start of the season in order to participate.
ATTENTION SENIOR INTERNS: First semester interns will be meeting in the LGI during periods eight and nine next Tuesday and Wednesday. Attendance at both meetings is mandatory and you must be ready to present your power point presentation. Second semester interns will be meeting in the LGI during periods eight and nine next Thursday and Friday. Attendance is mandatory and internship placements will begin on Monday, January 26. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Seighman in Room 219.
There are some changes in the musical rehearsal schedule for this weekend: For the rehearsal on Saturday, January 10th, we will be following the rehearsal schedule for January 17th. So, students in Mama Says, Dancing is not a Crime, Almost Paradise, and Holding Out for Hero need to be there at the appropriate time.
There will be no rehearsal for the full cast on Sunday, January 11th. Instead, we will be following the rehearsal schedule for January 18th. So, students in Let's Make Believe and Still Rockin' need to be there at the appropriate time.
ATTENTION STUDENTS: The snack room in the cafeteria is now open after school until 2:45 p.m.
Any student interested in playing varsity football next fall during the 2009 season should plan to attend a meeting in the cafeteria on Thursday, January 22 at 6:00 p.m
All students that signed up for the AMC math competition should see Mr. Boggs in Room 242 before the winter break for a permission slip and a description of the trip.
Any student interested in trying out for next year's Band front - Pantherettes, Majorettes, Silks, and Honor Guard - should see thetryout schedule posted in the Band Hall or on the Band's website: www.frband.com. Returning students and those auditioning for the first time are required to attend a mandatory meeting on February 3rd in the auditorium for more information.
Counseling Center News
College Preparation and Career Night: The Counseling Center will be hosting an informational session to anyone interested in learning more about the college preparation process and other career-related information. The program will take place in the high school auditorium on January 22, 2009 from 6:30 - 8:30p.m.
The Audubon Society for Western PA is proud to announce the 2009 Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who are interested in furthering their students in an environmentally-related field. For more information, please visit www.aswp.org.
Columbia University has announced their summer high school programs for 2009. They include pre-college courses for grades 9 - 12.If interested, please visit www.ce.columbia.edu/highschool
The Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board is sponsoring an "Outstanding Asian American Student" Award that will recognize outstanding junior and senior Asian-American students. Their committee will choose a winner based on academics, extra-curricular activities and community service achievements. If interested, please visit the Counseling Center for an application. Deadline is February 13,2009.
Attention all students interested in attending Northern Westmoreland Career and Technical Center: On February 22, 2009, the Counseling Center will be taking interested students to the NWCTC building for a tour of the facility. The bus will leave FR at 7:45 a.m. and return at 11:45a.m. If interested, please visit the Counseling Center for a permission form and further information.
NOTICE--NEW HIGH SCHOOL ABSENCE AND EARLY DISMISSAL PARENT EXCUSE FORMS: In order to expedite and increase the accuracy of our student attendance records, handwritten excuses will no longer be accepted. Beginning 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.
Sports News
Wrestling
Franklin Regional will be hosting the Section 1 championships on Wed. Jan 21st. (Varsity Event)
We will need to run a concession stand that evening. Four teams and numerous fans will be there. I would like to run two shifts of 5-7pm and 7-9pm.
Please - Junior High and Elementary Families sign up to run the concessions so varsity parents can watch their boys wrestle. If you can't help that night, please contact me about bringing food.
Varsity Parents - Please bring 24 large gatorade bottles (3 of the 8 packs) or a case of water or a case of pop. Also sign up to bring food if you can. You can visit our site at www.franklinwrestling.com .
We will need:
Taco Meat for walking tacos
Hot Sausage or meatballs for hoagies
Meat for sloppy joes
Haluski
Soup
Football
Any student interested in playing varsity football next fall during the 2009 season should plan to attend a meeting in the cafeteria on Thursday, January 22 at 6:00p.m.
Sports Pins
Sport pins are now available in the Athletic Office for any athlete who earned a first year letter during the fall sports season. Please come to the Athletic Office in the next few days to pick up your pin.
Hockey
The Franklin Regional Varsity ice hockey team tied West Allegheny 2-2 at the Center Ice Arena on Monday night, bringing their season record to 8-4-2. Steve Shirk and Ryan Crossey scored the Panther goals, with assists from Luke Stickel, Eugene Mack, Pat Coyne and Adam Baumgardner. James Orr stopped 26 shots on goal. Next, the Panthers face off against the Latrobe Wildcats at the Nevin Arena on Monday, January 26, 2009. Game time is at 9:15p.m.
FRHS Girls Basketball Raffles Hines Ward Jersey
On Thursday, Jan 29, Senior Night, the FRHS Girls basketball team will raffle off a signed Hines Ward jersey at the game. This will be in place of our 50-50 and tickets will be $5.00 a chance. No tickets will be sold prior to the game so come to cheer on the Lady Panthers and have a great chance to win the jersey which will be given away @ halftime.
T-Shirts For Sale
The Caring Team is selling T-shirts as a fundraiser. The shirts will be randomly sold at lunch times and if you wish to purchase a shirt, they are available in Adult sizes (S, M, L, XL, XXL) and are selling for $10.00 and can also be purchased in my room (238) during your free time. Thanks. Jeff Traphagen
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
