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Announcements for 10/22/14

 

GUIDANCE NEWS
*FIRST QUARTER GRADES HAVE BEEN POSTED TO PARENT PORTAL.
Below is the High School Online backpack and District-wide eFlyers:

Attention Artists: National Portfolio Day is Sunday, October 26, 2014 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Washington University

Careers in Art and Financial Assistance Presentations

Steinberg Hall 11:00am to 12:00pm

Portfolio Reviews

Bixby, Steinberg, and Givens Halls

12:00 to 4:00pm 10/26 Woodrum
Attention Juniors wanting to attend Southeast Missouri State University!

KMOX/Southeast Missouri State University Student of Achievement Scholarship

Nominees must be a junior, cumulative GPA of 3.5, and have demonstrated leadership at FHN and in the community.

Submit a resume to Mrs. Woodrum for consideration by October 27, 2014. 10/27 Woodrum

College Date Time Hour
Southeran Il U Carbondale 10/22/14 9:30 a.m. 3rd
Millikin U 10/22/14 12:12 p.m. 6th
McKendree U 10/22/14 12:56 p.m. 7th
U of Alabama 10/23/14 8:20 a.m. 2nd
St. Charles Com College 10/23/14 9:15 a.m. 3rd
Bradley University 10/23/14 12:30 p.m. 6th
Missouri Western State U 10/23/14 1:30 p.m. 7th
Bradley University 10/23/14 12:30 p.m. 6th
Maryville U 10/28/14 9:15 a.m. 3rd
U of  Missouri-Columbia 10/30/14 8:20 a.m. 2nd
University of Central MO 10/30/14 9:15 a.m. 3rd

*Attention A+ Students and Parents: Please click on the following link to read an update and FAQ from the Missouri Department of Higher Education about a possible financial reduction to the A+ scholarship award for the Spring 2015 semester.  More details to follow as they become available. If you have questions, please contact MDHE. http://tinyurl.com/MDHELetter2

October 31- Professional Development Day

Students will not be in attendance on Friday, October 31st.  Teachers will engage in job-specific professional development with colleagues from around the district.  Most secondary staff members will be learning specific strategies related to the integration of argumentative writing into their content area.  Mathematics teachers are continuing to explore the 8 mathematical practices and how they apply to their new curriculum.   Our staff members continue to learn and evolve as we look for new ways to provide the best education possible for Francis Howell students.  10/31 Nichols

Lewis & Clark Career Center will be holding their Prospective Student Night onThursday, November 13th at 7pm.  Students and parents will be able to tour the facility & learn more about their programs.  The Lewis & Clark Career Center serves juniors and seniors in St. Charles County.  Students attend FHN for a half of a day and then they attend Lewis & Clark.  Programs of study are available in the following areas:

Auto Collision Repair, Auto Service Technology, Brick & Stone Masonry, Building Trades, Computer Information Systems, Computer Maintenance & Networking, Applied Retail & Business, Electrical Trades, Health Occupations, Health Related Occupations, Heating/Ventilation/AC, Power Equipment Repair, Welding, and Early Childhood Careers

Casey Lober, counselor from Lewis & Clark, will be presenting to Biology classes at FHN on October 29th.  All interested students will be able to make application between October 29th & December 15, 2014.

Quesstions?  Contact Mrs. Faulkner at [email protected]. 11/13 Faulkner

Subject: 2015 Black College Bus Tour

Dear Partner in Education,

Omicron Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, is writing to inform you about the 2015 Black College Bus Tour.

Omicron Eta

Omega Chapter provides an opportunity for high school students to visit a

number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities on our annual bus tour.

Our chapter strives to support college-bound high school students in the

fulfillment of their educational and career goals.

This tour is sponsored by Alpha

Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Omicron Eta Omega Chapter and the Ivy Foundation of St. Louis.

Please note the following regarding the 2015 Black College Bus Tour:

  • Dates: March 16-20, 2015

  • Eligible Participants: High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors that

    meet the eligibility criteria.

  • College Campus Tours: Tennessee State University, Alcorn State,

    Alabama State University, Tuskegee University, Jackson State University,

    and Fisk University.

    Attached you will find the flyer and application packet. We’ve also included our 2015 College Bound Scholarship application

    Please contact us at

    [email protected] should you have any questions.

    Thank you for allowing our chapter to support your efforts to serve young

    students. 3/20 Woodrum
    Air Force Academy Scholarships

    Junior year is when the Academy application process truly begins. Students will start by filling out the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire, which becomes available online March 1 every year.

    Students must submit their Pre-Candidate Questionnaire online between March 1 of their junior year and December 31 of their senior year.

    Between March 1 of their junior year and December 31 of their senior year, students must also request nominations from a designated nomination category.

    If a student is interested in seeing what life at the Academy is really like, they should consider applying to our Summer Seminar program. Designed for high school juniors during the summer before their senior year, this program is highly competitive with a limited number of spaces available.
                              Upcoming Deadlines
    Congressional Nomination Applications               31 Oct*

    Early Action Eligibility for Admission                        1 Nov

    Pre-Candidate Questionnaire                                    31 Dec

    Academy Application (not early eligibility)              31 Jan

    Latest Test Dates for SAT/ACT                              Feb

    www.academyadmissions.com

    1/31 Woodrum

     

    Students of the week
    Congratulations to the following students for being chosen students of the week for the week of Oct 20:
    Freshman-Emily Gao

    Sophomore-Amanda Orlando

    Juniors-Anne Wells

    Seniors-Josh Dunning

     

    Congratulations
    I hope everyone had a restful fall break.  Here are some weekly Celebrations!

    • Risa Takenaka finished 2nd in the MSHSAA Tennis Championships.  Risa finished the season with a 17-1 record.
    • Jessica Qian finishes 65th & Maleya Schmidt finishes 79th at the MSHSAA Golf Championship
    • Congrats to the 15 students from FHN who made it into Metro8 District choir! 11 also qualified to audition for all state! A new FHN record!
    • The Varsity football team beat Washington 24-20 on Friday night.  The Knights finished 5th in their district and will play on Oct. 24th at Ritenour at 7 pm
    • The FHN football coaches and players received a complimentary MSHSAA report from Fridays game.  “Outstanding sportsmanship by all players and coaches in a very close game. Thanks!!”
    • All District SB: A. Pauley 1st infield, E. Davis 2nd Pitcher, A. Allen 2nd infield, A. Baker 2nd outfield, A. Gowen 2nd outfield.
    • Congrats to the 2014 GAC South All-Conference Team. 1st team: Austine Pauley (inf) 2nd team: Alexis Allen (inf), Elizabeth Davis (pitcher)
    • Band travels to the University of Central Missouri this weekend for their final competition of the year
    • FHN will host The MSHSAA Class 4, District 6 Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday.  The Knights are seeded 2nd and will play on Wednesday at 6 pm.
    • FHN will host the MSHSAA Soccer districts on Oct. 28th & Oct. 30th.  The Knights will play at 7 pm on Oct. 28th.  FHN is the #2 seed and will play Hazelwood Central

    If your team or club would like to be included in the weekly updates, please [email protected]  by Monday morning of each week. 10/21 Janes
    *Yesterday afternoon the Boys Swimming & Diving team completed their regular season with a 69-52 point victory over McCluer High School. The boys finished with a 500 record over the last four meets. They will be competing at GAC’s next Tuesday through Thursday at the Rec-Plex. 10/21 Kelly

     

    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Seniors!!!!!!! Herff-Jones will be here on October 22nd to distribute information to Seniors for your Caps and Gowns for graduation during your Com Arts Classes in the auditorium. 10/22 Smith
    Red Ribbon information:Attached is the October newsletter from your neighborhood Team of Concern:

    For those who want to add a link on the e-news page for parent who want more information, I have copied a good resource about Red Ribbon Week.

    http://redribbon.org/pledge/

    Project   Awaken
    SAVE THE DATE! The Awaken Project is coming to Hollenbeck   Middle School on the evening of October 28!    Please join us at 6:30 PM in the HMS gymnasium as we welcome Joe   Richardson and Jeff Mozingo as they share the power of music as a   positive influence and the devastation of drug use on our society and   families. Amazing and Powerful! Every student and family should hear!    Make a positive choice in your life and don’t try drugs…NOT EVEN   ONCE!  For additional information about the Awaken Project, check   out their website: http://www.awakenproject.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZz17Nc0tUY

    10/28 Greer
    As part of the climate portion of our School Improvement Plan, the Admin Team will be hosting a Building Level After School Chat on October 29th.  We will discuss current celebrations, share data, and then provide time for some open Q & A.  This event is completely optional, but we would value as much input as we can gather.  We will also be providing snacks.  Please put us on your calendar for 10/29 from 2:30 until 3:30.  We will get you exact details on location on snacks to be served when we get closer to that day.  10/29 Steep
    FHSD Centennial Book Available for Purchase

    Get your copy of the Francis Howell School District book, Centennial: A Magnificent Journey. This book presents the 2014-2015, here and now, Francis Howell School District as a direct outcome of the efforts, and struggles of successive generations and key individuals committed to building something ever-better for children and youth. And, because great things don’t happen in a vacuum, the context of each historical era is provided. Click here to order your copy. 10/31 Henry
    The FHN All-Knighter Craft Fair is just a few weeks away, Nov. 8th.  Join in on the fun!  Please use the SignUpGenius link below to choose your shift.  Just a few hours of your time will help make this event a SUCCESS!!

    www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0C48A9A923A6FD0-2014 11/8 Springly
    Math Tutoring

    Available BEFORE School

    Monday through Friday

    6:30 – 7:15

    Room 205

    Available AFTER School

    2:30 – 3:30

    Tuesday & Thursday

    Room 203

    Monday & Friday

    Room 208
                                      

    SPANISH TUTORING SCHEDULE for 2014 – 2015 school year

                                   6:45 am Room # 2:30 pm Room #
    Monday Steffen 222
    Tuesday Johnson 202 Mossinghoff 213
    Wednesday Steffen 222 Santos

    (during   homeroom,

    not after   school)

    227
    Thursday Johnson 202 Mossinghoff 222
    Friday Santos 227

     

    Activities & Clubs
    The Varsity Volleyball teams will be collecting socks during District play, October 21stand 22nd.  The socks will be delivered to a neighborhood homeless shelter.  The sock collection is part of Kid President’s Socktober give back program. 10/22 Yuede
    *Spanish Club will meet this Thursday, October 23rd at 7 am in room 202 (Sr. Johnson). Make sure to bring $5 for your donut dues for the year! We’ll be discussing Trick or Treat Street plans.
    Starting this Thursday, October 23, 2014, Sign Language Club will be meeting EVERYThursday from 02:30 p.m. to 03:15 p.m. In Room 132.

    Make sure you get your pass from your principals secretary before you come to the meeting.  10/23 Smith
    Attention Art Club members – There will be a meeting Thurs. after school in Mr. Leistner’s Rm.160.  I have the Memory Project photos of the orphans and you will choose a photo.  If you’re doing Memory Project, you must come. 10/23 Leistner
    Winter Guard Auditions will be held Oct. 27, 28 and 29th from 6:00 to 8:30. 10/29 Moorman
    The Winter sports season is right around the corner.  Winter sports try-outs begin on November 3rd for Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball and Wrestling.  Girls’ swimming try-outs will be on Monday, November 10th at the Rec Plex 8:00 pm.
    Each student will need a MSHSAA physical completed and dated after February 1, 2014.  Students trying out for Basketball and wrestling will need to complete the online ImPact test with our certified trainer.  All try-out packets are available in the activities office.

    ImPact Test Dates:

    Tuesday, October 28th             3:30 pm – 4:30 pm        Room 49 (Tech hallway)

    Wednesday, October 29th         3:30 pm – 5:00 pm        Room 49 (Tech Hallway)   10/29 Janes
    Support our Fundraiser Francis Howell North FCA

    You purchase the Super Clean car wash. Auto Spa will Give $4 to our fundraiser. Use code 1005

    Auto Spa Speedy Wash
    7860 Mexico Rd. • St. Peters, MO

    2601 Old Muegge Rd. • St. Charles, MO

    6678 Mexico Rd. • St. Peters, MO
    Share with #AutoSpaSpeedy Not Combinable with other offers. 5/29 Hahn

    2014-15 Youth Spectator Guidelines

    All students and children currently enrolled in the eighth grade and younger must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult to be admitted to or remain at the event.  We expect students and children to remain under the supervision of the adult that they are attending the event with.
    Youth spectators as described above will not be admitted to the stadium without a designated adult.  ANY YOUTH SPECTATORS WITHOUT A DESIGNATED ADULT WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE THE STADIUM UNTIL THEIR PARENTS COME TO PICK THEM UP OR ACCOMPANY THEM INTO THE GAME.

    Accompanying adults are asked to maintain diligent supervision of those youth spectators for which they have assumed responsibility the entire contest.  Any youth spectators found to be without adult supervision will be returned to the adult(s) they came to game with.  If their adults are unable to be found, they will be held outside the stadium until a responsible adult comes to pick them up or accompany them back to the game.

    Sportsmanship/Cheering Expectations

    For the enjoyment of all, the following expectations for fans, players, and students will be enforced:

    • No student seating on the front row of the bleachers. No standing on the floor.
    • Continuous standing in designated areas only.
    • No profanity or implied profanity allowed.
    • No disrespectful chants including personal remarks directed at players and officials.
    • No singling out players by number or name on posters, signs, or chants.
    • No disrespectful behaviors to other fans, players, or cheerleaders.
    • Cheerleaders will not cross over half-court in basketball games.
    • Sportsmanship Banners will be displayed at all schools and appropriate expectations will be explained during public service announcements.
    • Cheer for your own team – Not against the other team!

    Pre-Game Activities

    • Must be school organized and approved.
    • No coolers.
    • Faculty members (coaches, sponsors, or administrators) must do all cooking unless it is provided by an outside source (vendor, food trucks, etc.)
    • Must be in a designated area set up by the Administration.

    Dress Code at Outside Events

    • Since a major part of Education Based Athletics is that we are an extension of the classroom, students will NOT be allowed to attend games without proper attire, students CANNOT be shirtless (males) or in sports bras (females) to wear body paint. Face paint is allowed along as the student’s identity is recognizable.

     

    PARENT NEWS
    Attention: Sophomore Parents or Parents Seeking ACT Information
    Thanks to everyone who attended the ACT presentation during parent/teacher conferences.  We are proud of our students for working so hard and taking the test seriously.  The Francis Howell School District was also pleased with our results.  We hope this practice exam will give you and your student valuable information to ensure they reach the score they need to enter the post-secondary path of their choice.  All results not claimed during conferences will be distributed to students on Wednesday, October 22nd.  10/22 Birch
    Attention: Freshmen Parents
    All 8th grade MAP result/score sheets from last year will be distributed to current freshmen students on Wednesday, October 22nd.  10/22 Birch
    If you need to report a student absence via e-mail you can do so by sending it to [email protected] or[email protected]. 10/24 Birch
    Students and Parents:  If you are having difficulty remembering all your passwords consider some of the following apps and/or computer programs created to help store passwords–

    Keeper Password Manager, My Passwords, Password Manager Free, and SecureSafe.  10/31 Birch
    All Knighter – If you are not receiving emails about All Knighter activities, please send an email to [email protected] to be added to the list.

    Baked Goods Needed – We need a lot of baked goods to sell during the FHN All Knighter Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8!  Feel free to pass this along to family, neighbors, and friends!!  Please bring items either Friday evening (11/7) or Saturday morning (11/8) individually packaged to sell.  We will price them for you.  Important: Include a note if the item contains nuts! These will be placed on a separate table for those with food allergies. 11/18 Schulze

     

    The Francis Howell School District has designated the following days, in the 2014-15 school calendar, as make up days, for snow or other inclement weather.  We ask that families, please avoid scheduling vacations or other events on these dates, so that your children will not have to miss school should we need to use these days for makeup. Thank you for your help in this matter.

    Snow Day Make Up   Date
    1 May 22, 2015
    2 March 9, 2015
    3 March 10, 2015
    4 March 11, 2105
    5 May 26, 2015
    6 May 27, 2015
    7 May 28, 2015
    8 May 29, 2015
    9 June 1, 2015
    10 June 2, 2015
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