FutureBuilders is the non-profit education foundation of the Missouri School Boards’ Association, organized in 1996 to promote student achievement and parent/community involvement in public schools. Built on the belief that public education is the foundation of our democracy, FutureBuilders believes that it is imperative that we counter the negative stereotyping of public schools so often expounded by the media and so-called “experts.” The foundation works to spread the news about the good things going on day in and day out in Missouri’s public schools. Their unofficial motto is “Research, not rhetoric” and they use that as a model to help tell the true story of the successes of our public schools.

After reviewing:  Please write and title a 500-700-word essay on the following theme:

The Climate, Culture and Organizational Efficacy section of the Vision for

Missouri Public Education’s Report,(Pages 10 and 11of the report)please explain how the climate and culture of schools support a positive learning environment.

Essay due to Mrs. Woodrum by November 26, 2013. 11/26 Woodrum

Any current sophomore or junior interested in applying for Lewis & Clark Career Center for the 2014-2015 school year, please stop by Guidance to pick-up an application.  Applications are due to Mrs. Faulkner (in Guidance) byDecember 17, 2013. 12/17 Faulkner

November 26^th Honoring December 1^st – National College Application Day at FHN          Faculty should wear their college sweatshirt!  11/26 Woodrum

May 1, 2014       National College Decision Day       Faculty should wear their college apparel! 5/1 Woodrum

December 3 Curriculum Information Night

http://tinyurl.com/FHNCurriculumNight2013

Current 8th Grade  Students & Parents

Schedule of Events:

6:30—7:00p.m.

FHN Large Gym ~ Introductions of Administrative and Guidance Teams

7:00—8:30 p.m.

FHN Small Gym ~ Curriculum Fair

The purpose of the Curriculum Fair is to provide parents and incoming students with an opportunity to meet with department representatives to ask questions about course selections, and sequencing.

 7:00—7:30 p.m.

FHN Auditorium

Presentation for New  Francis Howell School District  families and registration materials will be available.

Current 9th, 10th and 11th Graders and Parents

Schedule of Events:

7:00—7:30 p.m.

Curriculum Fair in the Small Gym

7:30—8:30 p.m.

Breakout sessions : The purpose of the sessions is to offer parents greater information on specific topics such as:

PLAN—Sophomores (Commons)

Advanced Placement — (141)

A+ – (143)

Each breakout session will last approximately 20 minutes.

Financial Aid Night

December 10 at 7:00 to 8:30 in the Auditorium

Washington University Student Financial Services will be presenting to parents and students on how best to navigate the college financial aid process. 12/10 Woodrum

Save your Yoplait Lids! Please save Yoplait lids from now until Christmas break. Yoplait donates 10 cents for every lid to the Breast Cancer research. There will be envelopes in the learning commons and in the main office copy room for the lids. Thanks. 12/20 Robertson

YEARBOOK PRICE INCREASES AFTER TODAY!!!!!!!!

Time is running out to get your yearbook for the 2013-14 school year at the lowest price it will be all year. The price of the book is currently $55 and will go up to $60 on Nov. 21.  Yearbooks can be purchased in the main office, room 026 and online at FHNtoday.com. This year’s yearbook will chronicle everything from classes and clubs to sports and life outside school. It will cover the first day of school all the way through graduation. The book, as is the case every year, will be distributed at registration in July of 2014. The book is distributed in July so things like spring sports, senior week and graduation can all be included in the book. 11/20 Manfull

FHSD Online Backpack – eFlyers Postings
Check out the latest flyers on the FHSD Online Backpack – eFlyers site. Simply click the links below to access the latest flyers:

• 11/21 – November 21, 22 and FHC Spotlight Players – See how they run!
• 11/22 – FHC Student Trivia Night (must be FHC student to participate)
• 12/7 – Warren PTO Craft Fair Application
• 12/7 – Warren PTO Holiday Market
• 12/7 – Francis Howell High School Arts & Crafts Fair
• 12/21 – St. Charles County Youth Orchestra Winter Concert
• 1/25 – Francis Howell Central Scrapbook Event 2014
• FHSD Centennial Logo Design Contest – Contest endsNovember 22 at 4:00 PM
• FHC Spartan Hockey 2013-2014 Schedule
• Household Hazardous Waste – Steps to Safe Management

Click here to check out all flyers on the Online Backpack – eFlyers site. 11/22 Hayes
The District strives to hold school according to the school calendar adopted by the Board of Education; however, to ensure the safety of the students and staff, there may be times when school will be canceled due to inclement weather.  The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) encompasses over 150 square miles, and in that range of space, there will be times when the conditions in some parts of the District may be deemed unsafe while conditions in another part of the District may be deemed safe.  The decision to cancel school is made for the entire District—not for a certain area. Click here to view the entire FHSD Procedures for Inclement Weather and the 2013-2014 Snow Schedules. 11/24 Hayes

Snow Days

With the weather turning cooler, we are reminded that winter will be here before long, including the frozen white stuff (snow) that is both looked forward to and dreaded.  This is a reminder that we have snow days built into our school calendar, and we request that vacations not be scheduled on these days when we may have school to make up for missed days due to snow or other inclement weather.  Make up dates are listed below:

• Snow Make-Up Day 1    May 23
• Snow Make-Up Day 2    March 10
• Snow Make-Up Day 3    March 11
• Snow Make-Up Day 4    March 12
• Snow Make-Up Day 5    May 27
• Snow Make-Up Day 6    May 28
• Snow Make-Up Day 7    May 29
• Snow Make-Up Day 8    May 30
• Snow Make-Up Day 9    June 2
• Snow Make-Up Day 10  June 3

Senior ads for the yearbooks are TOMORROW for anyone wanting to make sure they get space in the book. There is limited space for these ads. Any ad coming in by TOMORROW will be included in the book. Any ad coming in after the deadline will be included if space is available. Once space runs out that will be it, there will be no additional space allocated so please get your ad in today so you don’t miss out. Forms were mailed home. They are also available in the main office, room 026 and online at http://fhntoday.com/advertising/. 11/20 Manfull

German Club is selling the Countdown Calendars of Joyfor $3.50 in room 216. You can open a door every day in December and receive a small piece of German Chocolate.

Support our club by participating in this German Winter tradition. Hurry because December first is over Thanksgiving break. 12/6 McPartland

Come to the Catching Fire book discussion tomorrow, 7^th hour in the Learning Commons! We’ll have food, prizes, and some English teachers give extra credit for attending. The movie comes out Friday, too! Sign up in the Learning Commons to attend. 11/21 Davis

Youth in Government will be selling Paul’s Donuts today to help raise money for their field trip to a state conference. There will be glazed donuts, chocolate and vanilla long johns, and all donuts will cost $1 and they will be sold before school in the hallway to the commons and during homeroom. Please bring cash and enjoy a sweet snack today. 11/20 Beckman

Herf-Jones will be here today during lunches and in the main lobby after school from 3:00-6:00 p.m. for senor cap and gown orders. 11/20 Downs

*There will be a FCA Huddle tomorrow night at 6:00 pm at Harvester Nazarene Church. Come out for some food, fun and fellowship. 11/21 Hahn

*FHN Band Fundraiser:

Saturday, January 11, 2014  – Professional Firefighters of Eastern Missouri Hall trivia night to raise funds for Francis Howell North Bands.  Doors open at 6:15pm, trivia begins at 7pm. $160 per table with a maximum of 8 people per table ($20 per person). The price increases to $25 per person for sign up after Dec 22, 2013. Admission includes adult beverages, soda, and popcorn.  You are welcome to bring in snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. You may purchase adult beverages at the hall. Mulligans will be available for purchase before the start of the first round. Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 teams.  Location:  Professional Firefighters of Eastern Missouri Hall at 115 McMenamy Rd. in St Peters, MO 63376.  Proceeds to help offset costs for marching band, winter guard, winter percussion, concert, symphonic, and jazz band for FHN students. Visit www.fhnbands.com for more information. To reserve a table or make a donation, contact Cheryl Baalmann at <fhnbandstrivia at gmail.com>* or by phone at (314) 623-0762. 1/11 Willott

9th grade: Austin Whitrock
10th grade: Alexa Wilson
11th grade: Breanna Jenkins
12th grade: Trevor Dames-Bolte

Nov 20               
Stuco Meeting                                    Aud HR           8:48-9:28 am
Herff-Jones                               Main Lobby          3-6:00 pm

Pommer Practice                               New Gym      1:45-2:30 pm

Heatherton Condo Meet                Commons     6:30-9:00 pm

Nov 21               
Girls BB Feeder Team                       New gym       6-7:30 pm

Girl Scout Adult Meet                      Com 1             6-9:00 pm

Cambridge Review                          Room 170,219    6-9:00 pm

Spring Mill Homeowner Meet      Commons     6:30-8:00 pm

FHN Drama Fall Play                          Aud                  5-9:30 pm

Nov 22               
Nike Sale(Knightline) Set-up         Commons     12:30 pm

Nike Sale(Knightline)                        Commons     3-9:00 pm

Girls BB Jamboree                             Both Gyms    5-9:00 pm

FHN Drama Fall Play                          Aud                  5-9:00 pm

Nov 23
                     Nike Sale(Knightling)                        Commons     9-4:00 pm

 
Winter Sports Try Outs

                                              Girls’ Swimming

                  November 18^th

          8:00 pm At the Rec Plex

Sign Language Club will be meeting today, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. In Room 132.

Make sure you get your pass from your principals secretary before you come to the meeting. 11/21 Smith

Available  AFTER School
       2:30-3:00
Monday & Thursday
     Room 203
Tuesday & Friday
    Room 208

After-school Tutoring Schedule

Do you need help in Spanish?

Are you looking for ways to improve

your “nota” or your “destrezas locas”?

Then come to Spanish tutoring before or after school.

SPANISH TUTORING SCHEDULE for 2013 – 2014 school year

(Wednesdays will be in homeroom instead of after school)

Sr. Steffen is in the computer lab until 5:30 pm.

Freshmen, Sophomore, and Jr. parents. If is anyone is willing to take charge of the annual FHN All-Knighter Craft Fair starting in 2014, please contact Dawn Lazezzi at 314-630-5617. This is a big fundraiser for the stucents; all night graduation lock-in party. It would be unfortunate to let it slip away. 12/30 Lavazzi