4:30-8 p.m. in teacher’s rooms

March 8-Third Quarter Ends

April 20-Prom

April 25-Sophomores final ring payment due

April 26-Progress Reports Posted

April 26-Senior Graduation Practice

May 1-Early Release

May 1-Sophomore ring breakfast 
May 8-Early Release

June 1-Graduation-10:00 a.m.

2013-2014 School Year

Aug 1-Teacher 1/2 day work day

Aug 6-Transition Day for Freshmen

Aug 8-First Day of 2013-2014 School Year

Aug 30-No School-Teacher PDC

Sept 2-Labor Day-No School

Sept 20-No School-Teacher PDC

Oct 11-18-Fall break

Nov 1-No School-Teacher PDC

Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday-March 10th at 2:30 a.m.

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE OR IN THE MAIN OFFICE.  

We look forward to seeing everyone at Parent/Teacher Conferences tonight from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the teacher’s rooms.  This is a great opportunity to discuss your student with his/her teachers.  If you have any questions please e-mail Dr. Greer.  [email protected] 3/7 Greer

Attention all seniors invited to the 4.0 luncheon: Please bring your permission slip and information sheet back to Mrs. Johnson in room 233 by today. 3/8 Johnson

*Seniors!!!!!!! Herff Jones will here to distribute announcements to you during lunches on March 27th and 28th. 3/28 Smith

Hey Seniors! It’s time to start thinking about the All-Knighter.  To ensure that we have reserved your gifts, please make sure you have paid in full by April.  There are also permission and medical forms to fill out.  Stop by the Attendance Office and talk to Mrs. Balch about it. 3/31 Gannon

2013 Prom: Prom is on Saturday, April 20^th at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Charles Convention Center. Prom tickets will be sold on the following dates before school 6:50 a.m.-7:10a.m., during all lunches, and after school from 2:20p.m.-2:45p.m.  Students who have fines will not be able to purchase tickets until the fines have been paid. A guest form must be filled out for any guest who does not attend FHN- forms will be available outside room 8 and in the main office.

March 4-8^th for $60

April 2-5^th for $70

Please keep in mind Prom is a formal occasion. Denim is not appropriate for Prom. Appropriate attire for gentlemen: tuxedos, suits, or coats and ties. Appropriate attire for ladies: evening gowns, evening pant suits, dresses that do not have a plunging neckline, open on the sides, expose the midriff, or have backs that drop below the waistline. Please remember that the school dress code applies to school-sponsored events like Prom. 4/5 Cohen

Save the Date: FHSD to Host Appliance and Electronics Recycling Event on April 6-The Francis Howell School District, in partnership with the Midwest Recycling Center, will be hosting a free community-wide appliance and electronics recycling event on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the FHSD Burbes Service Center located at 4606 Central School Road in St. Charles. 4/6 Henry

Sophomores-Final ring payments need to be in by April 25th. Then your breakfast will be on May 1. 4/25 Herff-Jones

Snow Make-Up Days

The Francis Howell School District had snow days on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22. The make-up days will be May 23 and May 24. Please note that the early release days scheduled for May 21 and May 22 will now be held on May 23 (early release for secondary) and May 24 (early release for elementary and secondary), pending any additional snow days.  Click here to view the snow make-up schedule on the calendar. 5/24 Henry

Have you read Carrie by Stephen King?  Come to our book discussion tomorrow  7^th hour in the learning commons.  We’ll have food, prizes, and you may even get extra credit from your English teacher.  You must sign up in the learning commons to attend. 3/8 Davis

2013 Howell of Fame Nominations Now Being Accepted

The Howell of Fame Award recognizes excellence of character, performance and service of those who serve the Francis Howell School District as employees, volunteers and patrons.  Click here to read more. 3/8 Henry

*Please make note that the State Testing Program, End-Of-Course (E.O.C.) Assessment will occur April 15 through May 3, 2013.  All students enrolled in Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, Government, and American History classes will be taking part in the E.O.C. Assessment Program.  Marketing 2 students will also be testing during this time period.  The school day will be modified using a block schedule, but all academic classes will be offered sometime throughout the week.   The regular class schedule will take place on Fridays – April 19, April 26 and May 3. Students who are absent during testing days will be required to make up any portion of the E.O.C. Assessment that they missed on Friday, April 19, April 26 or May 3 during the school day. Any students that attend Lewis and Clark Technical School will be excused from attendance at tech school as they will be required to attend assigned classes at Francis Howell North.  Tech school will not count E.O.C. testing days as unexcused absences.  Students who are off campus due to Tech School, Work-Program, Dual Enrollment, etc., need not report to campus during their off campus class hours but MUST stay for the entire length of all their scheduled class hours.  Please remember that the E.O.C. Assessment Program is a State of Missouri requirement that all schools and designated students must participate in.  Copies of the class schedule during EOC testing are available in the main office.  All activity eligibility requirements related to school Attendance will be in full-effect during E.O.C. testing. 

~~ Due to E.O.C. testing throughout the school, classes WILL NOT be interrupted in order for students to be called out of class for any reason. Students will need to pick up deliveries from parents during passing periods.  Any student requiring release from school during any period in which testing is occurring must bring a written note from a parent to the Attendance Office before the start of the school day so that the student may receive an early release pass.  5/3 Wade

 **Note to parents**- Fall practices start Monday, August 5, andall current 8^th grade students (fall 2013 freshman) and current sports persons 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. Greiner

FHN Knightline Dance Team Try-Outs!

Mandatory informational meeting:

                    Try-out dates are as follows in the FHN large gym:
Tuesday, April 2nd 5pm-9pm
Wednesday, April 3rd 5pm-9pm
Friday, April 5th 4pm-?? 4/5 Rokita

FHN Cheerleading Try-Outs!

Try-out dates are as follows in the FHN Big Gym.

Friday, March 8^th 5-??pm 3/8 Cohen

If you love sports and free pizza, join the FHN 

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) this

tonight at 6 PM in the gym of the

Harvester Nazarene Church at 3115 McClay Rd.

For more info contact Sarah Creeley.

Reminder:  A deposit of $70 is due by 3/14 for

Young Christians Weekend 2013. 3/7 Box

*Sign Language Club will be meeting Thursday, 03/28/13, from 02:30 p.m. to 03:15 p.m. In Room 132. 3/28 Smith

Math Tutoring:

Remember Math Tutoring is available before and after school!

Monday thru Friday 6:25 – 7:15 in Room 205
Monday, Friday 2:30 – 3:30 in Room 208

Tuesday, Thursday 2:30 – 3:30 in Room 203   5/17 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:  The 2013 All-Knighter is beginning to work on the senior video which will be shown that night.  Please email  2 digital candid pictures of your student preferably at a FHN event/activity to Tammy Kirchhoff at  tammylistens@gmail.com  Please also include your name and phone number, the event and approximate time of year the picture was taken. 4/15 Gannon
FHSD Recognizes and Thanks Parent Organizations

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) would like to thank all Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) and Parent Club groups for their contributions and donations during the first semester of the 2012-13 school year. Collectively, FHSD PTO and Parent Club groups donated various items to FHSD schools valued at $19,020, which have been used to continually promote and provide assistance to quality educational programs in our schools. Click here to read more. 3/8 Henry

Snow Make-Up Days

The Francis Howell School District had snow days on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22. The make-up days will be May 23 and May 24. Please note that the early release days scheduled for May 21 and May 22 will now be held on May 23 (early release for secondary) and May 24 (early release for elementary and secondary), pending any additional snow days.  Click here to view the snow make-up schedule on the calendar. 5/24 Henry

*SENIOR PARENTS***SENIOR PARENTS***SENIOR PARENTS

The end of the year is almost here and we need your help!!!

We need 120 parent volunteers to put on the best ALL-KNIGHTER

ever!! If you can help with the actual party the night of graduation

for a few hours, or if you can help decorate during the week leading up to graduation, OR IF YOU CAN DO BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!! contact Yvette

at [email protected]. She will send you a volunteer

registration form. This is the best way for us to keep our kids safe

on graduation night! Come be a part of it! 5/24 Pilkington
 

Several scholarships are available in the guidance office. 

The applications for the FACS scholarships offered by Sodexo are available in the guidance office or you can get one from Mrs. Just in room 2.  Sodexo has made available five $1000 scholarships again for the 2012-2013 school year.  To be eligible for one of these scholarships you must have participated in the FACS department at some point throughout your high school career.  Completed applications are due back to the guidance department by April 5^th.  The 5 winners will be notified in May. 4/5 Just

The FHN Athletic Booster Club is providing $8,000 in Scholarships this year to senior student athletes. These scholarships are open to all senior children of FHN Athletic Booster Club Members. The applicant must have participated in at least one sport/activity sponsored by the FHN Athletic Booster Club. This includes Knightline, cheerleaders, and team managers. Applicants parents or legal guardians must be current members of the FHN Athletic Booster Club. Please see the FHN Guidance Office for complete criteria and application. Applications and essay MUST be submitted on or before April 2, 2013.www.FHNAthleticBoosters.com     @FHNBoosters  4/2 Braudis

High School Summer Credit Recovery @ Francis Howell High School

Session 1: June 3-June 14
8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
(Registration deadline May 17th) forms will be available first week of April 

Session 2: June 17-June 28
8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
(Registration deadline June 7th)

High School Credit Enrichment @ Francis Howell High School 

Dates: June 3-June 28
AM Session 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
PM Session 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
(Registration deadline May 17th)

Attention A+ Seniors…Do you have questions about A+???  Have all your questions answered at St. Charles Community College!  SCC is hosting an A+ Information Night on March 11^thand April 22^nd from 6:00-7:30 in the Auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building.  Visit stchas.edu/maps for directions.  Please arrive early, as space is limited! 4/22 Herman

Diversity Presentation

Students wishing to go to the presentation need to stop by the guidance office after 7^th hour today or before first hour on Thursday to pick up a pass.

Presentations are during Second and Third Hour today. 3/7 Woodrum