Interested in Linn State Technical College?  Did you know Linn State participates in the A+ program?  Want to visit the campus on March 28^th and learn about their many technical programs and the admissions process?  See Mrs. Herman in the Guidance Office for more information.  Don’t delay…space is limited! 3/28 Herman

The FHN Athletic Booster Club is giving $5,000 in Scholarships for 2014. Seniors that have played sports in High School and that have parents that are members of the Athletic Booster Club in 2013-1014 are eligible for these Scholarships (Not to late to join Booster Club). Application and Criteria are available in the Guidance Office. Applications and essays are due by April 4, 2014. Contact Chris Braudis ([email protected]) for more information. 4/4 Braudis

Parents of Seniors 2014 are desperately needed to volunteer at the All-Knighter lock-in. Please help make this a fun and memorable “knight” for our Seniors! Shifts available from10pm – 6am. It is a fun night for all! If willing to help, please email Carla Yungermann at: [email protected].

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:

• 3/11 – Harvest Ridge PTO Panera Bread Fundraiser
• 3/29 – FHN Football Pre-Season Trivia Night Flyer
• St. Charles County Parks New Activity Guide – Hiking Series
• Club Z! Annual Achievement Award
• FHN All Knighter Fundraiser – Auto Spa

Click here to check out all flyers on the Online Backpack – eFlyers site.3/29 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

Gateway Voting Party! Have you read a Gateway book this year?

Come to the voting party Wednesday, 7^th hour in the learning commons!

There will be food, prizes, and some English teachers offer extra credit for attending! Sign up in the learning commons now to attend. 3/12 Davis
FHSD to Host Realtors’ Luncheon on March 13

Local realtors are invited to join the Francis Howell School District (FHSD) for a complimentary luncheon on Thursday, March 13, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The luncheon will be held in the Commons of Francis Howell High School, located at 7001 Highway 94 South in St. Charles. Networking will begin at 11:00 a.m., with the luncheon and presentation at 11:30 a.m., followed by a brief school tour. Click here for additional details and registration information. 3/13 Henry

Interested in Linn State Technical College?  Did you know Linn State participates in the A+ program?  Want to visit the campus on March 28^th and learn about their many technical programs and the admissions process?  See Mrs. Herman in the Guidance Office for more information.  Don’t delay…space is limited!    Herman 3/28

Abnegation? Amity? Candor? Dauntless? Erudite?  Which faction are you? Read Divergent and join us in the learning commons 7^th hour on March 28^th for the book discussion! 3/28 Willen

*FREE Community Appliance and Electronics Recycling onApril 12th

Do you have broken appliances or old electronics that you want to get rid of? The Francis Howell School District (FHSD), in partnership with the Midwest Recycling Center, will be hosting a free community-wide appliance and electronics recycling event onSaturday, April 12, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the FHSD Burbes Service Center located at 4606 Central School Road in St. Charles. Click here for more information. Henry 4/2
On Wednesday, April 23^rdall juniors will be taking the ACT.  This is part of the district’s new assessment plan and aligns with the Department of Education in Missouri.  There is no cost to students. Contact Dr. Chris Birch if you have any questions. 4/23 Birch

2014 Prom: Prom is on Saturday, May 17^that 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. Guest tickets must be purchased in room 8 before or after school during ticket sales.
April 7-11^th for $60

April 28^th-May 2^nd for $70

5/2 Cohen

 
                                          Keep Your Car Sparkling!

Support our Fundraiser

Francis Howell North All Knighter

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They GIVE $4 to our fundraiser.

Press coupon code button and

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Code is good through the beginning of May 2014

Keep it with you in your wallet or car 5/30 Steck

Help our school earn extra money: Walter Knoll Florist will donate $2.00 each time you order flowers or gifts from them on line at no cost to you. Go to www.wkf.com each time you order and on the payment information page, bottom left, check the box that says “This is a Lend a Hand Order” then select Francis Howell North High School. 5/30 Baur

9th grade: Dan Borelli
10th grade: Kristen Metts
11th grade: Brendan Eckert
12th grade: Maria Remolina

*Another FHN Student in the news- Weston Gordon !!!-“Newswise — ST. LOUIS – Working at a Saint Louis University laboratory, second-year medical student Weston Gordon performed several studies investigating two novel drug therapies that may be useful in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Gordon presented the findings of his research project at the 49th annual Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Student Research Forum at Saint Louis University and won first place. Check out the article in its entirety at:http://www.slu.edu/x91634.xml 3/10 Downs

*“The Francis Howell North speech and debate teamhad another successful outing at the Eastern Missouri district tournament of the National Forensic League.  Competing at Pattonville on March 7-8, the squad qualified three team members to participate in the NFL National Speech and Debate Tournament, which will be held in Overland Park, Kansas, the week of June 15-21.  Sophomore Caleb Black earned his trip to nationals by taking second place in Humorous Interpretation, while seniors Brittany Steck and Matt Schneider were the champions in Duo Interpretation.  Also earning recognition was sophomore Mensur Koso, who finished fourth out of 51 entrants in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and is the first alternate in that event.  The team is coached by Jordyn Klackner, Theresa Maher, and Randy Pierce.” 3/11 Janes

Mar 10

Girl Scout Leader Meeting        Com 1                  FHN        6:00-8:00 p.m.

Hollenbeck Play Rehearsal        Aud                     FHN        8:00-1:00 p.m.

Drum line Practice                       New Gym          FHN         5:00-9:00 p.m.

Hollenbeck Spring Play              Aud                    FHN              7:00 p.m.

ABC Meeting                                  Com 5           FHN                7:00 p.m.

Mar 11

College 101 Group                      Field Trip          SCCC       8:15-1:00 p.m.

Girls Volleyball Feeder              New Gym         FHN            6:30-8:30 p.m.

Parent Outreach                     Room 100           FHN            4:00-7:00 p.m.

Wrestling Meeting                  Commons            FHN             6:30 p.m.

Hollenbeck Spring Play          Aud                      FHN              7:00 p.m.

Mar 12

Drum line Practice              Old Gym                FHN              5:00-9:00 p.m.

Meet the Coaches Night         Aud/New Gym     FHN              6:30 p.m.

Mar 13

Spring Break                      No School                FHN

LL Wrestling Practice           Mult Practice        FHN               4:00-9:00 p.m.

Track Pictures                   Track                         FHN                  4:30 p.m.

Girls Volleyball Feeder     New Gym               FHN                 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Mar 14

Spring Break                                  No School FHN

Color Guard Practice          Old Gym               FHN              8:00-11:00 a.m.

Mar 15

Baseball                                Pre-season Scrim FHN

Scholar Quiz Bowl                O’Fallon Mo

Spring Break                         No School

Drum Line                             Hillsboro            Hillsboro    7:00 a.m-8:00 p.m.

*“Meet the Coaches” night for Wednesday, March 12^th is canceled.  Each sport will be having their own parent meeting. 3/12 Janes

The Varsity Girls’ Basketball team are District Champions and will be playing in the Sectional game on Wednesday at Lindenwood vs. FZW at 6 pm. 3/12 Janes

*Attention Art Club members and members of Student Council – We have the Memory Project photos and video.  We have recieved an e-mail containing a video of the Cambodian orphans recieving your portraits and also a photo of the children holding your drawings and paintings. You may come to Rm.160 at anytime to watch the video and look at the photos.  We will have an Art Club meeting after Spring Break. 3/24 Leistner

The FHN Athletic Booster Club is giving $5,000 in Scholarships for 2014. Seniors that have played sports in High School and that have parents that are members of the Athletic Booster Club in 2013-1014 are eligible for these Scholarships (Not to late to join Booster Club). Application and Criteria are available in the Guidance Office. Applications and essays are due by April 4, 2014. Contact Chris Braudis ([email protected]) for more information. 4/4 Braudis

MATH TUTORING
Available BEFORE School
Monday through Friday
       6:30-7:15
      Room 205

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.

*PTO has a meeting tonight, March 10th at 6PM in the Principal’s office/conference room. 3/10 Doerhoff

JUNIOR PARENTS  your help is needed for the 2014

All Knighter. We need food runners and security for June 7th.

We also need a chair (and helpers) for the Roses you sell at graduation (June 7th)