NIKE SALE – WEEKEND BEFORE THANKSGIVINGFriday – Nov. 22nd 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday – Nov. 23rd 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday – Nov. 24th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.ALL ITEMS ARE 50% OFF PRICE TAGS!!! St. Louis Sports Teams Merchandise – Cardinals, Rams, Blues College Items Too! Sponsored By: FHN Knightline/Thank You for Your Support!The Fifth Annual All-Knighter Craft Fair is Saturday, Nov. 9thfrom 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. There will be NO Early Bird Entry as was stated in the Senior All-Knighter Newsletter. Admission is free for everyone! Please come and check it out!!
Senior Parents we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to give some of their time to help with the Class of 2014 All-Knighter Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 9th. Your help is greatly need during the following times: Sat. 7 – 9 a.m. for set up and3:30 – 7 p.m. for clean-up. We are also looking for a few volunteers to work during the craft fair. If you can give some of your time please email Dawn Lavezzi at [email protected]. Thank you! 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:
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 Special Olympics Meeting The first Special Olympics earlier this month was a huge success with well over 20 people in attendance. The second Special Olympics meeting is scheduled for tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Saeger Middle School. The group will be discussing how people can help out with Special Olympics, setting up our board, and other topics as well. If you have questions call Joe Shaw, Special Olympics Liaison for the Francis Howell School District, at 636-851-5500. 11/6 Henry DECA Spirit Week-Nov 4th-8th: Friday-DECA Diamond Day-Wear as much bling, bling, argyle, or as many diamonds as you can fine…Bedazzle Yourself!!! 11/8 Moore I have a calculator whici is probably $100) and 2 pair of glasses and some keys on my desk in the main office. Please come and look for your missing items. 11/8 Downs After November 20th The FHN Yearbook will increase in price to $60.00, so get yours now!!!!! 11/20 Manfull FHN All Knighter Fundraiser – Come have dinner or breakfast for dinner at Denny’s .On 1423 South 5th Street, St. Charles, MO onWednesday, November 13 from 4 pm to 10 pm. Thank you for your support! 11/13 Stack Salute veterans this coming Monday, November 11th by wearing a hat and donating a dollar to This Able Veteran (TAV). TAV trains service dogs for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Scholar Bowl and the Learning Commons team up for this fundraiser to help train the dogs that will go to a veteran. Can you help? Yes! Wear a hat and donate. For more information see the fliers around school or visit Mr. and/or Mrs. Travis. 11/11 Travis
Click here to check out all flyers on the Online Backpack – eFlyers site. 11/14 Hayes *Procedures for Inclement Weather 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
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STUDENTS OF THE WEEK |
Congratulations to the following students as they have been selected students of the week for the week of Nov 4:9th grade: Jacob Foust 10th grade: Isaias Alvarado 11th grade: Alyson Jenkins 12th grade: Michael Beaver |
CONGRATULATIONS Last night Francis Howell North sent 43 students to Audition at CBC H.S. for the District Level Honor Band. We broke another school record and had 20 spots earned by 17 students. Last years record was 14. What a great bunch of students we have here at FHN!Congratulations to the following outstanding students for all of their hard work.Concert BAND Numbers based on Chair Placement Erin Rhomberg 4th Clarinet Deanna Hyde 10th Clarinet Sam Oelklaus 1st Bass Clarinet Matt Schnieder 1st Alto Saxophone Brandon Vestal 1st Tenor Saxophone (choose Jazz) Matt Vancoutren 2nd Tenor Saxophone Brandon Vestal 1st Baritone Saxophone (choose Jazz) Cathrine House 3rd Trumpet Abby Hinman 6th Trumpet Nick Opich 8th Trumpet Brad Kruse 8th French Horn Michael Lindsey 5th Trombone ( Choose Jazz) Patrick Cradick 6th Trombone Patrick Medlin 2nd Tuba Kevin Balch Alternate Percussion Option II Jazz Band Brandon Vestal 1st Bari Sax Michael Lindsey 1st Trombone Sean Rhomberg Alternate Trombone Simon Hart 1st Bass Trombone Brenden Eckert 1st Guitar 11/07 Moorman FHN Swimmers compete in finals this afternoon starting at 5pm at the Rec-plex. 11/7 Kelly
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Activities & Clubs |
Activities for the Week of Nov 3-9 Thursday-Boys Soccer Districts AwayBoys Swimming GAC Meet@FZS Rec Plex 3:30 pm
Special Events DECA Jump-Off Big Gym 6:00 pm
Special Events Cambridge Review Rooms 170, 219 6:00-9:00 pm
Friday-Boys Soccer Districts Away
Special Events Holiday Craft Fair Set-up Gyms 3:00-7:00 pm
Saturday-Boys Soccer Districts Away
Special Events Holiday Craft Fair Gyms 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Winter Sports Try Outs
November 18th
8:00 pm At the Rec Plex Attention Art Club members and Memory Project artists – There will be and Art Club meeting Thurs. after school in Mr. Leistner’s Rm.160. It’s very important the Memory Project artists attend the meeting. If you are unable, please see Mr. Leistner about the portraits. This is very important! 11/7 Leistner *The next Epsilon Beta meeting will be Tuesdaybefore and after school in the Learning Commons Lounge. Attend only one meeting. We’ll talk about fun events coming up! And we’ll collect $5 dues, if you haven’t paid them already. 11/12 Davis
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MATH TUTORING Available BEFORE School Monday through Friday Monday & Thursday Tuesday & Friday
Freshmen, Sophomore, and Jr. Parents. If anyone is willing to take charge of the annual FHN All-Knighter Craft Fair starting in 2014 please contact Dawn Lavezzi at314-630-5617. This is a big fund raiser for the students’ all night graduation lock-in party. It would be unfortunate to let it slip away. 12/30 Lavazzi 2014 Parents: WE NEED YOU TO BAKE, BAKE, BAKE! The class of 2014 All Knighter is having a Craft Fair/Bake Sale at FHN on November 9th. We prefer to have most of the baked goods brought in early with your student Friday, November 8th in the School Office or either that evening during set-up at the Craft Fair or early Saturday morning of the Craft Fair. We need baked goods to be sold at the Bake Sale Table which people can easily eat as finger foods as they walk around and look at the crafts. Items that sold were cookies, brownies, puppy chow, sliced bread (banana bread, cranberry nut bread, etc.), decorated sugar cookies. Please place 2 nice size cookies or 4 small cookies in a Ziploc baggie, one nice size brownie and/or bread in a Ziploc baggie. Please label each baggie with ingredients (i.e. nuts, fruits, chocolate, etc.). We will also accept store bought goods too. Thank you and if you have any questions, please call Nancy Sage636-928-2490 11/9 Sage Parents of Seniors: |
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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 Current sophomores and juniors, are you interested in attending the Lewis & Clark Career Center for the 2014-2015 school-year? Attend the Lewis & Clark Prospective Student Night on November 7, 2013 from 7-9pm. See the school, meet instructors, & get first-hand information on the amazing programs offered. L&C counselors always mention students who attended their Prospective Student Night during the application process so it’s a good way to get your name on their minds when reviewing your application! 11/7 Faulkner
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 26th Honoring December 1st – 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 |