Westmoreland Communications

FRHS E-NEWS

Monday July 21, 2008

Welcome to FRHS E-news… the “unofficial” newsletter distributed independently by the members of the PTO. This newsletter is provided as a service to the senior high parents and other community members who want to stay informed about general information about the school. As an ad hoc newsletter, we cannot always guarantee the accuracy of the newsletter, but we try to verify the information and provide useful and timely school news and other interesting community info throughout the year. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.  To contact me please send email to FRHSnews@comcast.net. 

Thank you! Darlene H. Skupien                                                                                                                                                                         .

PTO News… Chairpersons Needed!

The PTO is recruiting parents to head up several annual senior events.  We’re hoping to fill these positions as soon as possible (by August 1^st).  If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact Penny Holden at holden3@comcast.net.  We need Chairpersons for the following events:

      Senior Breakfast

      Senior Barbeque

      PSSA Breakfast

Booster News…

The FR Soccer Boosters are sponsoring the 6th Annual  Beat The Heat 5K Run/Walk

on Saturday, August 16, 2008   Registration begins 7:00 AM.  Race begins 8:00 AM.

 The Race Starts and ends at Sloan Elementary School.

 ONLINE REGISTRATION from www.murrysvilleonline.com/frsoccer/

 Early Entry Fee: $15  After August 11: $20

 Last year the race had over 300 participants.  Novice and experienced runners and walkers are welcome.

Contact for this event is race coordinator: Fred Settino at 412-352-7961

School Calendar - 2008-2009

August
20-22            Staff Development/Clerical
25                 First Day for Students

September
1                    Labor Day - No School for Students and Teachers

October
13                  Staff Development Day - No School for Students
28                  End of First Nine Weeks

November
7                   Professional Development/Elementary Parent Conferences
                       No School for Elementary and Secondary Students
27-28           Thanksgiving Recess

December
1                   Thanksgiving Recess
2                   Classes Resume
22-31            Winter Recess - No School

January           
1-2               Winter Recess (Continued)
5                   Classes Resume
19                 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Snow Make-Up Day #1) - No School
                               for Students & Teachers
21                 End of Second Nine Weeks

February
16                President's Day - No School for Students & Teachers   
                           (Snow Make-up Day #2)

March
27                End of Third Nine Weeks

April
9-13            Spring Break (April 9th - Snow Make-Up Day #3)                 
13               Professional Development - No School for Students
14               Classes Resume
24               Prom - Act 80 P.M. - SHS Only
                     
May                                                                                                                   
25               Memorial Day - No School for Students and Teachers

June
5                Last Day for Students (Early Dismissal)/End of Fourth Nine Weeks/
                  Graduation

Other Important Dates:

·         Monday, July 14-Monday August 4 - Senior Parking Pass Applications will be available for pick up.  Eligible seniors may pick up the application, follow the directions and return completed applications/Senior Year Dues by Friday, August 8th to be registered for the Lottery for Parking.

·         August 1, 2008- 10:00 AM-11:00 New Student Orientation

·         August 4-8 - Band Camp

·         August 8 - Senior Parking Pass Applications are due

·         August 11- WPIAL start for Fall Sports

·         August 15 - Senior Names are posted for those who will obtain a parking pass. Unfortunately, we are limited in space on campus so we use a lottery system, not first come/first served.

·         August 15 - Updated schedules and SRHS mailing will be sent to all students with PTO insert and other important information

·         August 19-25   - Seniors who were selected for a parking pass may pick up the pass for parking on campus in the designated spot.

·         August 25, 2008 - 1st Day for Students!!!!  Welcome Back!!!

·         September 1, 2008 - Labor Day...No School

·         September 2, 2008 - Picture Day!  Smile!

·         September 25 - Open House (Program begins in auditorium at 6 PM...6:30 starts the classroom visits)

·         October 23 - Homecoming Bonfire

·         October 24 - Homecoming Game

·         October 25 - Homecoming Dance

·         October 28 - End of 1st quarter

Please send your news, comments, list updates and tidbits to FRHSnews@comcast.net.

Have a great day!

Darlene Skupien