School Schedule Reminder for winter weather…
Inclement Weather School Closing Announcements….
Parents and students are asked to listen to KDKA, WTAE, or WPXI for information in regards to school closings and delays. All information related to school closings and delays will also be posted to the districts’ web site www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us. Please follow the time schedule as announced for the Franklin Regional School District. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Linda Miller at 724-327-5456 EXT. 7625. Decisions regarding delays or cancellations will be initially made by 5:15 A.M.
ATHLETICS AND EVENING EVENTS
When Franklin Regional is closed due to inclement weather or road conditions, all athletic events and evening activities will be cancelled. If Franklin is scheduled to play in an away sporting event the decision to cancel the event is strictly up to the home team. Coaches will notify the players as to whether the away event has been cancelled or not.
Mark Your Calendar….
November
27-28 Thanksgiving Recess
December
1 Thanksgiving Recess
2 Classes Resume
4 ** HS only will have 10am start
6 Sat Testing
8 Holiday Band Concert SHS Aud. @ 7:30
11 SHS Chorus & Orchestra Concert SHS Aud. @ 7:30
13 ACT Test & Neighboring Schools
16 Gr. 11 Physicals
19 Holiday Telethon
22-31 Winter Recess - No School
January
1-2 Winter Recess (Continued)
5 Classes Resume
13 Guitar Recital 7:30 pm HS Aud
19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Snow Make-Up Day #1) – No School
for Students & Teachers
21 End of Second Nine Weeks
22 SHS College Search Seminar 6:30 SHS Aud
24 SAT Testing
28 SHS PTO Mtg 9:00 am
31 ACT Testing
Senior Announcements…
ATTENTION SENIORS! Senior clothing order forms are available in Room 225. All orders are due on Wednesday, November 26th.
Submit College Applications Before Thanksgiving Break
If you plan to have college applications and/or other information sent before the Thanksgiving break, you must submit all information to the Counseling Center by Monday, November 24th to allow appropriate time for counselor preparation
Counseling Center News…
Get to know your top college picks without stepping foot on campus. Learn about the best dorms, the school spirit, night life, Greek life, campus activities, and professors by watching streaming video! Visit http://www.collegeclicktv.com/ for streaming information and interviews.
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.
Pre-Register For College Fairs!!
Tired of filing out forms and waiting to meet with someone at college fairs? The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has introduced technology that will eliminate this problem. If you plan to attend the National College Fair (NCF) at the David L. Lawerence Convention Center on February 5th or 6th, 2009, or any other NCF, please visit www.gotomyncf.com and complete the pre-registration information. You will receive a barcode that will allow colleges/universities to quickly scan and retrieve your information in order to expedite your visit.
The AXA Achievement Community Scholarship is awarding up to $750,000 to students this year. Students demonstrating ambitious goal setting, drive, determination, ability to succeed in college, and respect for self, others, and the community, are encouraged to apply. Please visit www.axa-achievement.com to learn more about this opportunity. Deadline is 2-15-09.
The University of Michigan's College of Engineering has announced their 2008-2009 Geisinger Scholarship for non-Michigan residents. The scholarship is worth $80,000 over a four-year period if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and is enrolled full-time in the College of Engineering. Stop by the Counseling Center for more information. Deadline is January 16, 2009.
The Fire Chiefs Association of Westmoreland County is awarding two $250 Scholarships to dedicated volunteer firefighters. One male and one female, who must be a current Westmoreland County firefighter or a relative of a Westmoreland County firefighter, will be chosen. Applications are available in the Counseling Center. Deadline March 31, 2009.
Items For Sale and Fundraisers…
Any news for FRHS? You’re missing a great opportunity to get the news out!!!
Sports/Athletic Dept News…
There will be a meeting on Friday, November 21 at 2:30in the LGI room for any girl interested in playing lacrosse on the high school team this spring.
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.
Congratulations to all 9th to 12th grade boys who were selected yesterday for the 2008-2009 basketball team. There will be a parent informational meeting in the high school cafeteria this Saturday morning @ 9AM to start things off. First 9th grade game is Dec 5th against North Allegheny at home. The JV and Varsity will scrimmage Saturday AM with first home game December 16th against McKeesport
School News…
ATTENTION GUITAR AND PIANO PLAYERS: Auditions for the High School Jazz Band will take place on Monday, December 15th in the band Room. You must stop in the Band Room to pickup the required audition material. Copies can be found on the blue shelf just inside the Band Room doors.
National Art Honor Society will have work time on Tuesday the 25th, from 2:30 to 4pm. We will be working on murals and stained glass projects. lmozina@franklinregional.k12.pa.us
The students who were going to audition for the spring musical today after school must reschedule for either Friday or Monday after school.
There will be a mandatory meeting of the Photography Club on Tuesday the 25th of November at dismissal in room 136. All members should plan on attending to discuss the telethon plans.
Art Auction Postponed
We did not have enough donations for the Art Auction at this time, but plan on having it come early February (plan ahead for those Valentine’s Day gifts). This will give more time for those students and staff who wanted to make something especially for the Auction. We will continue to collect artwork for the Art Auction, and the money will still go to the Food Bank. If you would like to make a donation of any hand made items (jewelry, drawing, painting, cross-stitch, any art work), please see Mrs. Mozina in room 134.
PTO News…
Student Directories have been delivered to the students so please check with your kids backpack if you haven’t seen it yet. And, due to a miscommunication error with the printer, there are extra directories available. If you are interested in purchasing any: Please put $6, your name, and your first period Teachers name in an envelope in the PTO mailbox. Please direct any questions to Lael Simmons at laelsimmons@gmail.com
Community News…
Welcome to Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort!
With the recent snowfall and excellent snowmaking conditions, Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort plans to open the slopes for the season on Friday, November 28, 2008 and remain open through Sunday, November 30. Hours for the opening weekend will be 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The resort will close the slopes December 1 through December 5, and reopen Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. Skiers and snowboarders will receive a special gift from Hidden Valley, as there will be no charge for ski tickets.
While the newly-expanded snowmaking system has been operating and building a suitable base, the resort has chosen to delay opening by a week to complete the many projects and improvements for this winter season. In light of this delay, Hidden Valley is pleased to extend the free skiing offer to skiers and snowboarders from November 2008 to include the weekend of December 6 and 7, 2008. In addition to the free skiing, Hidden Valley will offer 90 minute group ski or snowboard lessons at no charge to guests age seven and older through December 19, 2008. The free lessons are subject to availability. To take advantage of this incredible offer from Hidden Valley, guests will be given a complimentary ski ticket at the ticket sales window. All guests must have a valid ski ticket while they enjoy the slopes. The resort’s rental shop will be offering their new fleet of Elan skis, Dalbello boots and Atomic snowboards at regular rates.
Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort extends this incredible early holiday gift to all winter sports enthusiasts. This is the perfect opportunity to rediscover affordable family fun and rediscover Hidden Valley.
Please continue to donate to the food bank….
Westmoreland County Food Bank
Louise Wilhelm • Volunteer Coordinator
100 Devonshire Drive • Delmont, PA 15626-1607
724.468.8660 x 13 • 724.468.5894
louise@westmorelandfood bank.org
www.westmorelandfoodbank.org
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
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