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Announcements: May 1, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS
(*) Indicates new informationFootball-If you are interested in playing football at Francis Howell North, please plan to attend a meeting on Monday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. in our Commons. 5/1Janes

*JV/Varsity baseball is cancelled for today. The varsity is rescheduled for tomorrow @ FHN 4:15. JV is rescheduled for 5/10 @ FHC 4:15. 5/1 Janes

*STUDENTS WILL NOT BE CALLED FROM A CLASSTO ACCEPT DELIVERIES SUCH AS BOOKS, HOMEWORK, LUNCH, MONEY, OR TO SPEAK WITH A PARENT/RELATIVE, ETC. WE CANNOT DISRUPT CLASSES FOR THESE REASONS. STUDENTS MUST PICK THESE ITEMS UP DURING PASSING PERIODS. WE WILL CALL STUDENT NAMES OVER THE INTERCOM DURING PASSING PERIODS NOTIFYING THEM THEY HAVE A DELIVERY IN THE MAIN OFFICE.  2011-2012 PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK.

*Final Exam Exemption Applications-There are only 3more days to get your forms filled out and turned in to Mrs. Hood in Office 23. The deadline to turn the forms in is May 4th by 3:00 p.m. 5/4 Hood

*Herff Jones will be here on tomorrow  and Thursday  during lunches to distribute caps and gowns . 5/3 Jarvis

The Science Club is offering two $500.00 scholarships to graduating seniors. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance office. The deadline for submittal is Friday May 4th. 5/4 Kelly

Scholarships – We have many families that unfortunately can not afford to send their student to the All-Knighter.  We have budgeted money for some All-Knighter scholarships but do not have enough to cover the entire need.  We do not want to turn away any student who wishes to spend graduation night in a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment.  If you would like to make a donation to help these students it would be greatly appreciated.  Scholarship needs/awards are determined by the guidance office and are handled with confidentiality.  Please send donations to the FHN office in an envelope marked All-Knighter. 5/4 Lavezzi

Calling all Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors: There will be a meeting on Monday May 7th in room 135 for any student wanting to run for a class officer position. Students can attend the meetingeither before school at 7:00, or after school at 2:30; students MUST attend one or the other. No exceptions. 5/7 Smith

Cardinal Straight A tickets are here. If you had a 3.5 or better at the end of the first semester come see Ms. Jarvis in the main office before or after school to pick up your tickets. 5/10 Jarvis

The class of 2012 is looking forward to their up coming Allknighter.  In order to make this night a success for our students we are seeking donations.  Donated items can be:

Monetary (to assist with the cost of the event)

Gift cards    (from local businesses)

Door prizes and gifts for the graduates

Goods or services

All donations will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you for helping us make the Allknighter of 2012 memorable. Please contact Susan Pirrone with any questions and to make arrangements to drop off donations.  (314) 853-1119 5/24 Jeppesen

PLEASE-We know it’s warm weather, but we don’t want to see……Clothing (or the lack of clothing) that is:

  • Off the shoulders
  • Strapless
  • Bare Backs
  • Low Cut (showing breast)
  • High Cut (showing butt cheeks)
  • and no “A” tank-shirts for the guys. 5/24 Dr. Jones

                                       Math Tutoring for 2011-2012

  • Tutoring is held before school Monday through Friday from 6:25 to 7:10 in room 205.
  • Tutoring is held after school Monday from 2:30 to 3:30 in room 205.
  • Tutoring is held after school Tuesday and Friday from 2:30 to 3:30 in room 207.
  • Tutoring is held after school Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in room 224
  • Math tutoring is also available during Wednesday Home room time as well– see your math teacher.
  • Volunteer peer tutors and paid tutors can be located by contacting the Guidance office at 851-5099.

Spanish Tutoring is now available!  Come in for some extra help today!

Day / time / teacher/ room number

Monday 2:30pm:  Mossinghoff Rm. 203
Tuesday 6:45am:  Heaton Rm. 222,
Tuesday 2:30pm:  Johnson Rm. 202
Wednesday 6:45am:  Berberich Rm. 213
Wednesday Homeroom:  Santos Rm. 227
Thursday 6:45am:  Berberich Rm. 227
Thursday 2:30 pm:  Johnson Rm. 202
Friday 6:45am:  Santos Rm. 227
Friday 2:30pm:  Mossinghoff Rm. 203

DETENTION STUDY HALL

ROOM 218

Detention study hall may be assigned by teachers or principals.

Parents are responsible for transportation.

Detention Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
6:30 to 7:15 6:30 to 7:15 6:30 to 7:15 6:30 to 7:15    X 1= 9-9:45
2:30 to 3:15 2:30 to 3:15       X 1=2:30 to 3:15    X 2= 9 to 10:30
2= 2:30 to 4:00 3= 9 to 11:15
No Detentions Early Release And Half Days 4= 9 to Noon

Failure to Serve Detentions

1st instance       Saturday 9-10:30 detention assigned

Loss of parking privilege warning

2nd instance      Full Saturday 9-noon detention assigned

Loss of parking privilege for 10 days

Subsequent      2 days In-School-Suspension and

Loss of parking privilege for 20 days

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to the following studentsas they have been selected students of the week for the week of April 30th.

  • Freshman –Brittany Sommer
  • Sophomore –Luke Ellison
  • Junior –Greg Lewis
  • Senior – Katherine Stepanek

5/4 Johnson

CONGRATULATIONS
FROM THE OFFICE
FHSD to Host Heroin and Prescription Drug Town Hall-In an effort to educate our community about the growing use of heroin and abuse of prescription drugs among youth in our area, the Francis Howell School District is hosting a town hall forum on Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Francis Howell Central High School, 5199 Highway N, Cottleville, MO 63304. The event is organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (NCADA) and local law enforcement agencies. Click here for more information. 5/8 Henry
Activities & Clubs
Chemistry Club – Our next meeting is today after school in room 184.  We will be practicing our “magic” for the Henderson Magic Show.  Please let me know by the end of the day Monday if you will be attending so I can get your “magic” ready! 5/1 Hill.*“Spanish Club meeting tomorrow in room 202 at 7:00 am. Bring $2 for Cinco de Mayo!” 5/2 Johnson

Attention Art Club members-There will be a meeting on Thursday after school in Mr. Leistner’s Room 160.  We will be painting our mural on the wall. 5/3 Leistner

*Science Club will have a meeting on Thursday at 7:00 a.m. in room 182-donuts provided. 5/3 Malkmus

FCA SENIOR KNIGHT – is rescheduled for THURSDAY, May 3, 2012. The FCA Senior Knight is Thursday, May 3 at 6 PM in the gym at Harvester Nazarene, 3115 McClay Rd. St. Peters, MO This is for all FCA students and their families – not just the seniors. We will have a POT LUCK DINNER @ 6 PM, we will provide Fried Chicken and we need every family to bring two side dishes.  We will have a Ceremony at 7 PM and a cake reception afterwards.  If you need more info, contact Susanna McFarland or Debbie McFarland @ 314.630.4242 or[email protected].  5/3 Warner

*Any girls interested in playing basketball for the 2012-2013 season, there will be an informational meeting in room 161 Study Hall/ISAP room on Friday May 4 at 7:00 am.  Please plan on attending even if you are undecided about playing or not and bring your friends. 5/4 Watson

Attention all volleyball players.  There will be a short informational meeting Friday, May 4th at 7:05 am in room 104.  Coach Yuede will be passing out summer workout  calendars and camp forms.  If you are unable to make the meeting, please stop by and see Coach Yuede in her office. 5/4 Yuede

You can get select sports announcements via text daily. Just text “follow fhnactivities” to 40404. Standard text rates apply. If you would like to stop receiving the text sports announcements for some reason, all you have to do is text “STOP” to 40404. You can also get select news announcements sent via text daily. Just text “follow fhntodaynews” to 40404. Standard text rates apply. If you would like to stop receiving the text announcements for some reason, all you have to do is text “STOP” to 40404. 5/5 Janes

*Calling all musicians!  The FHN Knightpride Marching Band is hosting an Ice Breaker for all students new to marching band.  Students are invited to bring their parents.  The event will be Saturday, May 12th, 11 am – 1 pm, in the FHN band room.  This informational event will begin with an orientation meeting for parents and recreation for the students.  Lunch will be served immediately following the meeting.  There will be time to meet our great staff and current band students and their parents.  No tryouts are required for marching band.  Color Guard tryouts will be held May 16-18 at North with more information to follow.  For any questions, please contact Mr. Moorman atjeffrey.moorman@fhsdschools.org or 636-851-5078 or Mardi House at [email protected] or 314-853-5418. 5/12 House

 

 To all of your parents and coaches, and any incoming 8th graders:

               *EXCEL SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY

High School Physicals

                                                                   Saturday, August 4, 2012

9 am to 12 noon

                                                                                      at

2982 Highway K, O’Fallon, MO 63368

(next to Madison’s Café)

636-978-9235

$30, includes an Excel t-shirt

We accept cash, personal check, debit or credit.

 

2012 Camp information is available on the activities website provided:

http://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net/activities/  Forms are also available in the main office. 5/24 Janes

PARENT NEWS
Bringing food to school for Students-due to district policy, you may only bring in food for your student. Thanks for your help in this matter.Parent Volunteers Needed to work at the All-Knighter!  Parents, please send in your volunteer forms and money ASAP.  We are filling the slots and jobs now!!  Forms available atfhntoday.com/allknighter and in the March newsletter.  Questions?  Please contact Kelley Hurrell [email protected]. 5/1 Hurrell

Pictures taken by Prestige Portraits at Prom are now available on-line.  Go to www.prestigeportraits-stl.com and enter the event password of 98197PM2. They will be available until May 14. 5/14 Kearns

Meetings – We have 2 meetings left, Mondays at 6:30 in room 160….  May 7, and May 21.  Please join us even if you haven’t been to a meeting before! 5/21 Stepanek

Decorations –   LOTS OF HELP NEEDED!!  Please mark your calenders and plan on helping transform our school into A HUGE GRADUATION CELEBRATION. Tues, May 29 thru Friday June 1st…daytime and evenings until we are done!!  Exact times to be announced later… 6/1 Stepanek

A reminder to parents of graduating seniors and graduating seniors: The administrators of FHN want to advise you of the consequeces of senior pranks which could result in students not walking at the graduation ceremony and/or not receiving their diploma. Please review your Code of Student Conduct handbook for more information. 6/2 Jones

*The class of 2012 is looking forward to their up coming Allknighter.  In order to make this night a success for our students we are seeking donations.  Donated items can be:

Monetary (to assist with the cost of the event)

Gift cards    (from local businesses)

Door prizes and gifts for the graduates

Goods or services

All donations will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you for helping us make the Allknighter of 2012 memorable.

Please contact Susan Pirrone with any questions and to make arrangements to drop off donations.  (314) 853-1119 5/24 Jeppesen

GUIDANCE NEWS
College Date Time Hour

Attention Seniors: 2012 Graduates need to complete the senior survey prior to May 11th. The survey must be completed to receive graduation tickets. The survey link is below. It takes just a few minutes to complete. You can complete the survey from any computer. https://www.research.net/s/ZBG3PSP 5/11 Woodrum

Summer School Forms for Enrichment and Credit Recovery are located in the guidance office. Credit Recovery forms for first session are due May 21, and second session are due June 11.Enrichment forms for both sessions are due May 21. Both programs are held at Saeger Middle School. The Transportationrequest form needs to be turned in prior to the registration deadline. 5/21 Woodrum

Several scholarships are available in the guidance office. 

There are deadlines that the scholarships need to be applied for.

Beta Sigma Psi Merit Scholarship                                                May 1

American Legion Auxiliary                                                         May 1

SigEp Balanced Man Scholarship                                                 May 1

Paul Mitchell Schools 2012 Scholarship Program                              May 1

Francis Howell North Science Dept. Scholarship                              May 4

Alpha Tau Omega (UMSL)                                                        May 18

Craig Martin “Nice Dream” Scholarship                                        May 25

Wise Choice                                                                          May 31

St. Louis Sportsmanship Schoarship                                            June 15

Par or Better Golf Organization of St. Louis                                  July 6

Laws of Life Contest                                                               Aug 31

Scholarship Experts(Scholarshipeexperts.com)                               Multiple

StudentScholarships.org                                                           Mutiple                                                                                  

Lindenwood Scholarships:

First Robotics Scholarship

Lindenwood U. MO Regional Science Olympiad Scholarship

Lindenwood Scholarship for A++Qualifyers

Please contact Lindenwood Adm for info on these scholarships.

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