GUIDANCE NEWS

College
Date
Time
Hour
University Missouri-St. Louis
9/11/14
12:30 p.m.
6th
Columbia College
9/11/14
1:30 p.m.
7th
Illinois College
9/11/14
9:15 a.m.
3rd
Hannibal LaGrange U
9/16/14
8:20 a.m.
2nd
Missouri U of Science & Tech
9/16/14
12:30 p.m.
6th
Missouri State U
9/17/14
12:12 p.m.
6th
Truman State University
9/17/14
12:56 p.m.
6th
Indiana Univ-Bloomington
9/18/14
1:30 p.m.
7th
William Woods
9/18/14
9:15 a.m.
3rd
St. Louis U
9/23/14
8:20 a.m.
2nd
Webster University
9/23/14
9:15 a.m.
3rd
Chicago College of Perf. Arts
9/24/14
8:04 a.m.
2nd
Ranken Technical College
9/24/14
9:33a.m.
3rd
Southeast Mo State
9/25/14
12:30 p.m.
6th
SIUE
9/29/14
8:20 a.m.
2nd
Fontbonne U
10/1/14
9:30 a.m.
3rd
Drake University
10/3/14
8:20 a.m.
2nd
Western Illinois U
10/6/14
10:15 a.m.
4th
Washington U
10/6/14
1:30 p.m.
7th
Rockhurst
10/8/14
9:15 a.m.
3rd
UMKC
10/8/14
12:30 p.m.
6th
Drury U
10/8/14
1:30 p.m.
7th
Stephens College
10/20/14
11:35 a.m.
4th
Dominican University Chicago
10/21/14
12:30 p.m.
6th
Southeran Il U Carbondale
10/22/14
9:30 a.m.
3rd
Millikin U
10/22/14
12:12 p.m.
6th
McKendree U
10/22/14
12:56 p.m.
7th
U of Alabama
10/23/14
8:20 a.m.
2nd
St. Charles Com College
10/23/14
9:15 a.m.
3rd
Missouri Western State U
10/23/14
1:30 p.m.
7th
Bradley University
10/23/14
12:30 p.m.
6th
Maryville U
10/28/14
9:15 a.m.
3rd
U of Missouri-Columbia
10/30/14
8:20 a.m.
2nd
University of Central MO
10/30/14
9:15 a.m.
3rd

Infinite Scholars Program and the Saint Louis Ambassadors present the 8th annual Scholarship Fair for the graduating classes of 2015/2016 Saturday September 6th, 2014 at the Center for Global Citizenship on the campus of St. Louis University from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Students must register at the website below.

Infinite Scholars Program – The Possibilities Are Infinite

Infinite Scholars Program (ISP), Inc. is a federally recognized 501c3 non-profit organization that has an overall mission of providing all students, especially low income and first generation high school students, with the resources and guidance that is necessary for them to accomplish their higher education goals. We strongly believe that regardless of nationality, sex, ethnic origin, race, or creed all students are entitled to the right of furthering their education.

Students are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, two letters of recommendation, an essay titled Why I Want To Go To College, and a resume. Some colleges will be accepting students and awarding colleges on site. 9/5 Woodrum

Practice ACT – Sign-up Now! FHN will be offering a Practice ACT on September 20th at 8 a.m. The cost to take the test is $10, and 100% of the money raised will benefit student organizations at FHN. This is open to any grade level. Please see the main office for a registration form. We only have room for 200, so sign up quick! 9/20 Steep

Below is a list of Online Backpack eFlyers directed towards High School:
7th Annual Francis Howell Wrestling Golf Outing
FHC 4th Annual Fall Craft Fair

Below is a list of District-Wide Online Backpack eFlyers:
Free Artist Workshop
My Martial Arts
Second Annual Alumni Golf Tournament
SCC Fall Camps
Missouri Day Celebration 9/12 Brandly
Attention Parents of Freshmen:
On September 8th and 9th, the FHN Counseling Department is pleased to host Kids Under Twenty One (KUTO), who will meet with Freshman Communication Arts classes to provide youth-focused programming on suicide prevention education. KUTO is an Accredited Crisis Center, a member of the Children’s Services Coalition, and a member of the Community and Children’s Resource Board of St. Charles County. For more information about KUTO, please visit http://www.kuto.org/ 9/9 Woodrum

UMSL Advanced Credit registration is now open for students taking Spanish, French, or German levels 3, 4, or 5. Please register online at www.umsl.edu/acp. Once registration is complete online it will prompt you to print out a permission form. This must have a student and parent signature on it before turning it into the Guidance Office. The registration deadline is Friday, September 12. 9/12 Johnson

*New during the 2014-2015 school-year, Sophomore Students will be able to participate in a “retired” ACT + Writing assessment. This will take place onThursday, September 18thduring the day. All other students will attend classes as usual. The purpose of this assessment will be to gain a baseline measure for students on this national test. This opportunity will allow students exposure to the ACT testing format, provide them an opportunity to gauge pacing of the test, and allow for an opportunity to discover areas the student may want to seek further practice to prepare for taking the ACT in the future. The ACT assessment given on this date will be scored by Princeton Review. Please feel free to contact Dr. Birch at 851-5020 if you have any questions/concerns. 9/18Birch

Attention Students and Parents: The FHN Counseling Department continually strives to develop and implement programs that promote the academic, career, and socioemotional development of our students. Because we value your input and hope to partner with you throughout this process, we invite all students and parents to click on the link below to complete a brief survey. Your feedback will help ensure that we are providing a comprehensive school counseling program that reflects the needs of our students. Your are not required to provide any identifying information. We appreciate your time and participation. http://tinyurl.com/FHNGuidanceSurvey 10/10 Herman

2014 – 2015
Attention students and parents of Sophomores and Juniors! The PSAT national exam date for FHN is Saturday, October 18, 2014. PSAT is National Merit Scholarship Corporation exam. Students that would like to compete at the national level for scholarships are encouraged to take the exam. 10/18 Woodrum

Attention A+ Students and Parents: Please click on the following link to read an important letter from the Missouri Department of Higher Education about a possible financial reduction to the A+ scholarship award. More details to follow as they become available. If you have questions, please contact MDHE. http://tinyurl.com/MDHELetter 10/31 Herman

Students of the week

Congratulations to the following students for being chosen students of the week for the week of Sept 8:

Freshman-Fares Aldugum
Sophomore-Jan Collins
Juniors-Bennett Smallwood
Seniors-Breanna Relleke

Congratulations

*The C softball team defeated Howell last night 14-4. Good pitching by Maddie Kraus and some clutch hitting by Sahaura Pauley, Janae Watkins and Emily Fetsch. Great team effort. The ladies will complete a suspened game and play a second game at Ritenour today. 9/9 Stewart

*Varsity SB defeated Ursuline 7-1. Elizabeth Davis gets the win striking out 8. Alexis Allen hit a solo homerun. Season record 3-2. 9/9 Freedline

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION 2015 PARENTS: It is meeting time again (2nd Wed of every month). This Wednesday 9/10 – 7pm in the Com 5. We will be determining this year’s theme. If you want input on this, be sure to attend! We have many opportunities available to help whether you have 2, 10, or 40 hours of time to give. Don’t miss out on critical decisions! See you Wed. – 9/10 Schulze

FHSD Earns High Marks on State Report Card
The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) earned a 96.8 percent overall score on the Annual Performance Report (APR) recently released by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). FHSD’s score is the highest in St. Charles County and one of the top ten scores in the St. Louis area. Click here to read more. 9/12 Henry

Find FHSD on Facebook
Are you on Facebook? The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) has a presence on Facebook! Why not “like” the District and get automatic notifications of what is happening in the Francis Howell School District! We have a lot to be proud of! 9/12 Henry

FHN now has an anonymous online bullying reporting form. The link can be found on the school website under the parent and student tabs. 9/12 Birch

SENIORS: Have you had your Senior portraits taken yet? If you have not had your FREE yearbook portrait taken yet, Prestige is offering two make-up days: Friday Aug 29th and Friday Sept 19. Call Prestige Portraits at 636-438-0829 for questions or to schedule an appointment. SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! 9/19 Klackner

*Homecoming Dance tickets will be on sale for North students during all lunches for $20 from September 17-26. If you plan to being a guest, guest forms are outside room 217 and in the main office. 9/26 Wilkens

*The Homecoming Dance, A Knight of Fire and Frost, will take place on September 27, from 7-10pm. The attire is semi-formal and it is sure to be awesome. Come and join the over 1,000 students who attend each year! 9/27 Wilkens

*“Did You Know?”

OUR DRUG CULTURE: Homecoming and Alcohol

Homecoming is an annual rite of passage for high school students, and one that often involves alcohol. Underage drinking and alcohol-related crashes involving minors tend to increase during homecoming season.

•22% of teen drivers involved in fatal car crashes were drinking
•More than half of fatal motor accidents involving teen drivers occur on weekends

Here are 5 actions parents can take to prevent underage drinking:

—– Discuss your expectations about alcohol use- Parents do influence teens’ drinking decisions. Research shows children may interpret a parent’s failure to talk about underage drinking as indifference, making them more likely to use alcohol. Have regular conversations with your teen about alcohol misuse, and specifically talk about it before events, like homecoming, that may include alcohol.

—– Find out who your teen will be with and talk with the other students’ parents- It is illegal and dangerous to provide alcohol to teens in the home (social hosting). Asking questions will help keep your teen safe.

—– Provide a sober after-party space- Providing an alcohol-free environment allows the party to keep going safely. And it’s important for parents to actively supervise after-parties. Adults can be held responsible for failing to supervise minors who are later caught drinking, even if the adult didn’t supply or know about the alcohol.

—– Offer to drive or pay for a limo- Providing a guaranteed designated driver ensures your child won’t end up in a car with an intoxicated person behind the wheel. Driving your teen or using a car service also removes other risks, such as texting or distracted driving, which may increase with the excitement of the evening.

—– Let your teen know you are “on call”- While parents should not condone underage drinking, it’s important for teens to know they can call for help if they or their friends don’t have a safe ride or are in danger.

Resources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Sobering Up, Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc.
Contact guidance for more information about Preferred Family Healthcare
9/27 Downs

FHSD Alumni Association To Host Second Annual Golf Tournament

The Francis Howell School District Alumni Association will be holding the second annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 13, 2014, at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters. The tournament is designed to bring together District alumni, local businesses, and the FHSD community for an afternoon of fun. This activity will benefit and help fund the establishment of an Alumni Association in the District.

Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a shotgun start and tournament play at 11:00 a.m. The cost to play in the tournament is $125 per person and includes green fees, golf cart, on course non-alcoholic beverages, lunch, buffet dinner, and a chance to win various prizes. The entry deadline is October 3.

Click to view for the registration flyer. For more details, visit the tournament’s website orFacebook Page. 10/13 Henry

Math Tutoring

Available BEFORE School
Monday through Friday
6:30 – 7:15
Room 205
Available AFTER School
2:30 – 3:30
Tuesday & Thursday
Room 203
Monday & Friday
Room 208

SPANISH TUTORING SCHEDULE for 2014 – 2015 school year

6:45 am
Room #
2:30 pm
Room #
Monday
Steffen
222
—
—
Tuesday
Johnson
202
Mossinghoff
213
Wednesday
Steffen
222
Santos
(during homeroom,
not after school)
227
Thursday
Johnson
202
Mossinghoff
222
Friday
Santos
227
—
—

Activities & Clubs

Drama Club next meeting will be on September 9 from 2:30-4:00 in the auditorium. This will be an Audition Workshop to help everyone get ready for auditions later that week. Hope to see you all there. 9/9 Sulzner

FCCLA will be having a meeting on Tuesday September 9th in room 02 at 2:30. Please bring your $15.00 affiliation dues to the meeting or contact Mrs. Just before or after school if you cannot make it to the meeting. We will be electing officers and planning our first few activities for this semester. 9/9 Just

Science club will have a meeting on Wed Sept 10 at 7am in room 182 to discuss trip to science center. 9/10 Malkmus

Auditions for the fall play are quickly coming up. Auditions are September 11 by appointment. Get your forms outside the Drama room and sign up to audition. Plan your monolog to showcase your talents and be ready to break a leg on September 11. 9/11 Sulzner

The first Art Club meeting of the year will be on Sept 11 after school in Mr. Leistner’s Room 160. All artists, art lovers, and others looking for fun are invited to join. 9/11 Leistner

Reminder for all students who participated in the Club’s Choice cookie dough fundraiser for a free yearbook: Orders will be here for pick up on Thursday, Sept 11 at 2:30-5 p.m. All orders MUST be picked up that day as we have no place to store the products. Please see Ms. Klackner in room 136 or 026 or call at 636-851-5048 if you have questions. Thanks!
9/11 Klackner

Sign Language Club will be meeting on Thursday,09/11/14, from 02:30 p.m. to 03:15 p.m. In Room 132. Make sure you get your pass from your principals secretary before you come to the meeting. 9/11 Smith

Auditions will be Sept. 11. Be ready and be sure to arrive in the Drama room by 2:30. Break a leg everyone. 9/11 Sulzner

Juniors in NHS will have a meeting at 6:50 on Sept 12 in Com1. 9/12 Malkmus

The 2014 Knights E-Raffle which is being sponsored by the FHN Athletic Booster Club started August 18 and will continue through September 15. The E-Raffle will help raise thousands of dollars for many organizations in the FHN community.

The Grand Prize is $10,000 and a total of $14,900 in prizes will be given away. If you or your organization want

to get involved please contact me at [email protected] or @FHNBoosters on Twitter. 9/15 Braudis

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PARENT NEWS

Our 2nd PTO Meeting of the year will be on Monday, September 8 at 6:00pm in the Main Office, conference room. Any parents/guardians of FHN Students are invited to attend. Also, if you still need to turn in your membership form, we have a PTO mailbox inside the Main office for you to drop it off. (Form link: http://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=19709222 ). Last month’s PTO minutes available at: http://fhsdfhn.sharpschool.net/parents/pto_–_officers_2014-15/pto_minutes/ 9/8 Doerhoff

Students in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program-If your student was in the program last year you have until Sept 30, 2014 to reapply for free and reduced lunches for the 2014-2015 school year. 9/30 Lascuito

Parents: Text book and other fines (not library) are now shown in your students profile under “fees”. You can access them by clicking on fees and “all years”. If there is a fine showing, hold cursor over fine and it will tell what the fine is for. 9/30 Downs