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    12-12 Announcements

    ANNOUNCEMENTS
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    An app for Campus Portal is now available for parents and students to check grades on mobile devices.  The directions to accessing the app are as follows:Step 1-Download the App-Download the Infinite Campus Mobile Portal application from any of the following app stores:  Available on the AppStore, get it on Google play, or Available at amazonappstore for Android.

    Step 2-Launch the App and Enter in the District ID-select settings, enter your District ID:HRMBNC, Select Go.

    Step3-Enter Portal Account to Sign In-Enter your Camus Portal username and password, Select Go/Sign in.

    It’s Santa Gram time again!!!  Woohoo!  FCCLA Santa Grams will be on sale beginning Monday December 10th through Friday December 14th.  The cost is $1.00 each and includes a personal holiday greeting and bag of holiday treats to be delivered 1st or 7th hour on Monday December 17th. Don’t miss out and let your friends know you are thinking of them this Holiday season!!!12/14 Just

    Missouri Tri-County Regional Science and Engineering Fair

    The Missouri Tri-County Regional Science and Engineering Fair (MTRSEF) will be held at St. Charles Community College in the College Center Building on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Registration for MTRSEF will be available online by the Building Science Fair Representative and will begin after February 1 and close on February 13. Students in grades K-8 are invited to have their project judged at the fair in one of four categories: Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry and Applied Consumer Science. Student in grades 9-12 are invited to have their project judged in one of four categories: Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Computer Science. Students will be judged on creativity and scientific thought. Click here to read more. 12/21 Henry

    *FHN offers the OPTIONAL INTERVENTION FORMAT to be held on half-day final exam days on Thursday, December 20th and Friday, December 21st.  As a part of this program, the first exam of the day begins at 8:20 AM.  Buses will be running on their regular schedule on both of these half-day exam days.  If students choose to participate in the optional intervention format, they may come to school at the regular time (7:20 AM) and select one of the following options:

     

    • Students may come to school at the regular time      (7:20 AM) to receive additional academic interventions with one of their      teachers. (teacher pass is      required)
    • Students may come to school at the regular time      (7:20 AM) and study in one their teacher’s rooms to help prepare them for      one of their upcoming final exams given on either half-day schedule. (teacher pass is required)
    • Students may come to school at the regular time      (7:20 AM) and study in the library for any upcoming exams.(library pass is required)
    • Students may come to school at the regular time      (7:20 AM) and eat a hearty, healthy breakfast in the commons until 8:15 AM.

    If a student chooses not to participate in the optional intervention format, they need to be at school and in class by the beginning of the first exam session at 8:20 AM. No parent note is required for any student who chooses to arrive to school by 8:20 AM.

    However, students who arrive late to class once exams begin will not be allowed to take the exam.  Late students will need to take the exam they missed during the makeup exam schedule. 12/21 Grippi

    *FINAL EXAMS are December 19th (1st, 2nd, and 7th hours), December 20th (3rd and 4th hours), and December 21st (5th and 6th hours).  School will dismiss at the regular time on December 19th, and at 11:25 on December 20th and December 21st.  Students are not allowed to take exams earlier than the dates and times listed above.  If your student is absent on any of these dates, please call the Attendance office at 851-5893 on the date of the absence.  Student must also bring a written note when they return or when they take their final exam to excuse the absence.  Students must arrive to class on time.  Students will not be allowed to enter class late.  Any late arrivals will be required to take their exam on the exam make-up days.  Additionally, during final exams, we will not be able to call into classrooms or interrupt classes in any way.  Any passes for early dismissal must be taken care of before the start of school with a note from a parent.  Students may only leave at the end of class period.  Students will not be able to leave at any time during a class hour.  Students will only be called to the office in-between classes to pick up messages or anything else that may be dropped off by parents.

    Make-up final exams will be held on Thursday, December 20thand Friday, December 21st from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, January 2nd from 8:00 to 2:00 p.m.  Make up exams are held in room 218.  Students may attend any of the make-up sessions – no appointment is necessary.  Students must bring a photo ID with them in order to take their final exam.  Students should bring at least TWO number two lead pencils or any other items that may be required for completion of exams. 12/21 Grippi

     

     

    STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
    Congratulations to the following students as they have been selected students of the week for the week of Dec 10th:
    9th: Caitlin Callewaert
    10th: Ryan Hyde
    11th: Amber Obrecht
    12th: Damon Skyles
    Congratulations
     
    Activities & Clubs
    Volunteer Knights will be hosting a hat day for the FHN Christmas  Adopt-A-Family. They will be on :next Hat Day- Thursday, December 13th. You pay $1.00 and you may wear your hat for the day. 12/13 Louis-Bauer

    High School Physicals-
    Saturday, August 3, 2013-9 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.**Note to parents**- Fall practices start Monday, August 5, and all current 8th grade students (fall 2013 freshman) must have a physical before they can practice. To save time, please go to MSHSAA.org, and under the Sports Medicine tab, print and complete the ‘Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation’ form, and bring with you on this day. All athletes will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. 8/13 Greiner

    Anime Manga Club will be meeting on Thursday, 12/13/12 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in room 231. 12/13 Davis

    FCA Christmas Party will be on December 14th 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Harvester Nazarene Church. The under classmen need to bring drinks and the upper classmen will need to bring side dishes. We will be having Trivia. 12/14 Box

     

     

     

    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.Helping Hands for the Holidays Save the Date! Helping Hands for the Holidays will be on December 17th from 4-7pm at the St. Charles Convention Center. Any family who is need can take part, no reservations necessary. They will have: Free Holiday Dinner Buffet| Food and Personal Care Packet Distribution Free Health Care Screenings and Services Free Winter Coats, Hats, and Gloves Entertainment from St. Charles Main Street CarolersPhotos with Santa and Other Games and Activities for ChildrenTransportation available from Various Points in St. Charles CountyAlso, if you have an organization that would like to help at this event, contact Joe Capitanelli at [email protected]or 636-669-3009. 12/17 FHSD
    Parents should be mindful not to plan vacations or trips prior to May 31, 2013 (the last scheduled snow makeup day for the 2012-2013 school year). Second semester exams are given during the last three scheduled days of school.  Taking exams early (prior to the scheduled exam dates) is not permitted to insure the integrity of common finals. 5/31 Administrators

    Need Help Studying

    For your Math Final???

    Math Tutoring All Day

    Thursday December 13

    Friday December 14

    Monday December 17

    Tuesday December 18

    Wednesday December 19

                                              Tutoring will be held in the following rooms:

      1st Hour           Room 203

           2nd Hour      Room 205

           3rd Hour      Room 207

           4AB             Room 225

           4C5A           Room 210

           6th Hour      Room 204

           7th Hour      Room 204

    With teacher permission, you may attend from any class.

    Must have a pass to enter!!!

    Remember Math Tutoring is available before and after school too!

    Monday thru Friday 6:25 – 7:15 in Room 205

    Monday, Friday Room 208 2:30 – 3:30

                      Tuesday, Thursday Room 203 2:30 – 3:30 12/21 Stratton

    Spanish Tutoring:

    Monday-  AM Not available                2:30 PM-Room 229
    Tuesday-6:45 AM-Room 202           2:30 PM-Room 229
    Wednesday-6:45 AM-Room 213     Homeroom-Room 227
    Thursday-6:45 AM-Room 202          2:30 PM-Room 222
    Friday-6:45 AM-Room 227                2:30 PM-Room 222  12/21 Fritz

    SENIOR PARENTS:  Help is NEEDED for the biggest All-Knighter fundraiser- the snack table.  We are in need of workers to assist our captains from 10 am to 1pm during lunches.  The work is not difficult, really only collecting money and restocking.  If we cannot staff the table we will not be able to continue to open it on a daily basis and the All-Knighter really counts on the income from this fundraiser.  Please help us if you are able.  We are in need of workers December 3-7, 17- 19th, and January 3-4.  Contact Kaye if you are able to help, [email protected]. 1/4 Gannon

    Trivia Night – January 19, 2013
    The Francis Howell North Band Boosters will be holding their 5th annual trivia night on Saturday, January 19. 2013. The event will be held at the VFW Post 2866, 66 VFW Lane, Saint Charles, MO 63303. All proceeds go to support the band programs at Francis Howell North High School to help offset costs for marching band, winter guard, winter percussion, concert band, symphonic band and jazz band for students. Doors open at 6:00pm and questions begin at 7:00pm. The is $160 per table, with a max of 8 players per table. Mulligans are available for purchase before the start of the first round. Prizes awarded to the top 2 teams. Adult beverages, soda, and popcorn will be provided. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. There is a limit of tables and many have already made their reservations, so sign up today to ensure your team can come enjoy a wonderful night of trivia, and give to a great cause! For reservations or to make a donation, please contact Cyndi Griffin at 636-288-5466 or[email protected]. Please make checks payable to Francis Howell North Band Boosters, 1875 Highcrest Drive, Saint Charles, MO 63303. Cash and checks will be accepted at the door. Click Here for more information and directions.  1/19 Griffin

    Drug Prevention Information for Parents

    Parents are encourage to view this quick 5 minutes module on prescription drug abuse among teens:http://pact360.org/page/parents360-medicine-abuse-module.   The module contains important information for every parent. 12/14 Henry

    If you did not attend The PLAN Results MeetingTuesday, December 4, at Francis Howell North, you can access presented information athttp://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net/guidance .  Students who did not attend the meeting will receive their PLAN score reports and books during Homeroom on December 12. 12/12 Barker

    *PARENTS, IF YOUR STUDENT HAS ARITCLES OF LOST CLOTHING, OUR “LOST  CLOTHES BOX” IS MORE THAN RUNNING OVER. THE CLOTHING LEFT AFTER DECEMBER 21ST WILL BE GIVEN TO A CHARITY. 12/21 DOWNS

     

     


     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    GUIDANCE NEWS
    College Date Time Hour

    Any sophomore or junior who is interested in attending Lewis & Clark Career Center for the 2013-2014 school year, please pick-up an application in the Guidance Office.  All applications are due by December 14th.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Faulkner in Guidance. 12/14 Falukner

    Several scholarships are available in the guidance office. 

     

    There are deadlines that the scholarships need to be applied for.
    Imagine America Scholarship                                                 Dec 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.

    If you did not attend The PLAN Results MeetingTuesday, December 4, at Francis Howell North, you can access presented information athttp://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net/guidance .  Students who did not attend the meeting will receive their PLAN score reports and books during Homeroom on December 12.  12/12 Barker

     

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