A Calendar Task Force recently met to review the current school year calendar format to determine if changes should be recommended. DRAFT 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 calendars have been developed and are available below and at the bottom of the survey.
The Task Force’s intent going forward, is to develop and ask the Board of Education to approve one calendar each fall, for two years out. Thus, going forward, District staff, students, and patrons will know, each fall, what the school calendar will be for the next two successive years.  The survey will remain open through 3 p.m. on Monday, November 3.
Click here to participate in the Community Calendar Survey.
View a draft of the proposed 2015-2016 Calendar.
View a draft of the proposed 2016-2017 Calendar.  11/3 Henry
*FHSD’s Inclement Weather and School Closure Procedures

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) 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. Please make sure you are familiar with FHSD’s inclement weather and school closure procedures. 11/7 Henry
*Protecting Your Family Against the Flu

Cold and flu season is here. Please consult with your child’s physician to find out when flu shots will be available for your family. Students with chronic health conditions, including asthma, and those who are immunocompromised are highly encouraged to obtain a flu shot early.  Read more…   11/7 Henry

*Below is the High School and District Wide eFlyers:

• FHC Craft Fair
• FHN Craft Fair
• FHHS Parent Club – Super Smokers Award Winning Pulled Pork
• GSN November Events
• Twilight Fun Run
• Club Z Achievement Awards
• Inclement Weather Procedures
• FHSD Special Olympics
• FHSD Centennial Book

10/18 Brandly
Attention Artists: National Portfolio Day is Sunday, October 26, 2014 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Washington University

Careers in Art and Financial Assistance Presentations

Steinberg Hall 11:00am to 12:00pm

Portfolio Reviews

Bixby, Steinberg, and Givens Halls

12:00 to 4:00pm 10/26 Woodrum
Attention Juniors wanting to attend Southeast Missouri State University!

KMOX/Southeast Missouri State University Student of Achievement Scholarship

Nominees must be a junior, cumulative GPA of 3.5, and have demonstrated leadership at FHN and in the community.

Submit a resume to Mrs. Woodrum for consideration by October 27, 2014. 10/27 Woodrum

Attention A+ Students and Parents: Please click on the following link to read an update and FAQ from the Missouri Department of Higher Education about a possible financial reduction to the A+ scholarship award for the Spring 2015 semester.  More details to follow as they become available. If you have questions, please contact MDHE. http://tinyurl.com/MDHELetter2

October 31- Professional Development Day

Students will not be in attendance on Friday, October 31st.  Teachers will engage in job-specific professional development with colleagues from around the district.  Most secondary staff members will be learning specific strategies related to the integration of argumentative writing into their content area.  Mathematics teachers are continuing to explore the 8 mathematical practices and how they apply to their new curriculum.   Our staff members continue to learn and evolve as we look for new ways to provide the best education possible for Francis Howell students.  10/31 Nichols

Lewis & Clark Career Center will be holding their Prospective Student Night onThursday, November 13th at 7pm.  Students and parents will be able to tour the facility & learn more about their programs.  The Lewis & Clark Career Center serves juniors and seniors in St. Charles County.  Students attend FHN for a half of a day and then they attend Lewis & Clark.  Programs of study are available in the following areas:

Auto Collision Repair, Auto Service Technology, Brick & Stone Masonry, Building Trades, Computer Information Systems, Computer Maintenance & Networking, Applied Retail & Business, Electrical Trades, Health Occupations, Health Related Occupations, Heating/Ventilation/AC, Power Equipment Repair, Welding, and Early Childhood Careers

Casey Lober, counselor from Lewis & Clark, will be presenting to Biology classes at FHN on October 29th.  All interested students will be able to make application between October 29th & December 15, 2014.

Quesstions?  Contact Mrs. Faulkner at [email protected]. 11/13 Faulkner

Subject: 2015 Black College Bus Tour

Dear Partner in Education,

Omicron Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, is writing to inform you about the 2015 Black College Bus Tour.

Omicron Eta

Omega Chapter provides an opportunity for high school students to visit a

number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities on our annual bus tour.

Our chapter strives to support college-bound high school students in the

fulfillment of their educational and career goals.

This tour is sponsored by Alpha

Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Omicron Eta Omega Chapter and the Ivy Foundation of St. Louis.

Please note the following regarding the 2015 Black College Bus Tour:

Dates: March 16-20, 2015

Eligible Participants: High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors that

meet the eligibility criteria.

College Campus Tours: Tennessee State University, Alcorn State,

Alabama State University, Tuskegee University, Jackson State University,

and Fisk University.

Attached you will find the flyer and application packet. We’ve also included our 2015 College Bound Scholarship application

Please contact us at

[email protected] should you have any questions.

Thank you for allowing our chapter to support your efforts to serve young

students. 3/20 Woodrum
Air Force Academy Scholarships

Junior year is when the Academy application process truly begins. Students will start by filling out the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire, which becomes available online March 1every year.

Students must submit their Pre-Candidate Questionnaire online between March 1 of their junior year and December 31 of their senior year.

Between March 1 of their junior year and December 31 of their senior year, students must also request nominations from a designated nomination category.

If a student is interested in seeing what life at the Academy is really like, they should consider applying to our Summer Seminar program. Designed for high school juniors during the summer before their senior year, this program is highly competitive with a limited number of spaces available.
                          Upcoming Deadlines
Congressional Nomination Applications                  31 Oct*

Early Action Eligibility for Admission                        1 Nov

Pre-Candidate Questionnaire                                    31 Dec

Academy Application (not early eligibility)              31 Jan

Latest Test Dates for SAT/ACT                              Feb

www.academyadmissions.com

1/31 Woodrum

Sophomore-Chris Nelson

Juniors-Racjel Juhlin

Seniors-Allison Weyrich

10/28 Greer
As part of the climate portion of our School Improvement Plan, the Admin Team will be hosting a Building Level After School Chat on October 29th.  We will discuss current celebrations, share data, and then provide time for some open Q & A.  This event is completely optional, but we would value as much input as we can gather.  We will also be providing snacks.  Please put us on your calendar for 10/29 from 2:30 until 3:30.  We will get you exact details on location on snacks to be served when we get closer to that day.  10/29 Steep
FHSD Centennial Book Available for Purchase

Get your copy of the Francis Howell School District book, Centennial: A Magnificent Journey. This book presents the 2014-2015, here and now, Francis Howell School District as a direct outcome of the efforts, and struggles of successive generations and key individuals committed to building something ever-better for children and youth. And, because great things don’t happen in a vacuum, the context of each historical era is provided. Click here to order your copy. 10/31 Henry
Winter sports tryouts begin on November 3rd.   Student athletes interested in trying out for a winter sport must have a sports physical on file in the activities office and must have taken the Impact Test if participating in Basketball or Wrestling.  Impact testing is taken in a student’s freshman and junior years or if they are new to FHN or new to a sport that requires Impact Testing.  Testing will take place in room 49 on October 28 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm and on October 29 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.  Students may not tryout/practice until these items are completed.  If you do not currently have a sports physical on file in the Activities Office, please make sure you turn one in before leaving school on October 30th.  11/3 Janes
The FHN All-Knighter Craft Fair is just a few weeks away, Nov. 8th.  Join in on the fun!  Please use the SignUpGenius link below to choose your shift.  Just a few hours of your time will help make this event a SUCCESS!!

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0C48A9A923A6FD0-2014 11/8 Springly
                           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

Please note that per HB 300 regulations, MSHSAA has released the 2013-14 Interscholastic Youth Sports Brain Injury Report regarding the impact of student athlete concussions and head injuries and the efforts that have been made to minimize damages from school sports injuries on the MSHSAA website. This report is located by going towww.mshsaa.org and then going to the SPORTS MEDICINE TAB. 11/7 Janes
ALL CONTESTS Between 10/27/2014 And 11/1/14

DATE DAY OPPONENT SPORT LEVEL H/A TIME

FHN will be hosting the MSHSAA Soccer Districts Tuesday, October 28th Hazelwood West vs. Pattonville 5:00 PM

Howell North vs. Hazelwood Central 7:00 PM

Thursday, October 30th District Championship Soccer Game 5:30 PM

Thursday, October 30th Trick or Treat Street at FHN 5-9 PM (sponsored by STUCO)

Friday, October 31st Varsity Football at CBC 7:00 PM
Winter Guard Auditions will be held Oct. 27, 28 and 29th from 6:00 to 8:30. 10/29 Moorman
*This coming Wednesday, October 29th at 2:30pm in the commons there will be an informational meeting for all boys interested in trying out for the Francis Howell North Baseball team. We will be discussing off-season workouts, batting cage time, and eligibility requirements.  10/29 Freedline
District playoffs for soccer will take place at Francis Howell North on October 28 beginning at 5 pm and on October 30th beginning at 5:30 pm.  Please note that these are state MSHSAA sponsored events and FHSD student, adult, and staff passes are not accepted. Admission costs for districts are $4 per person.  Please come out and support your soccer team. 10/30 Janes

Anime Club: Next meeting is Thursday, Oct 30th in room 201.  This is the Halloween party!  Don’t forget to bring food, etc.  All Cosplay and costumes must be school appropriate.  Signup for Remind for text alerts about Anime Club: text @e9ec41 to 573-535-5528. 10/30 Freeman

The Winter sports season is right around the corner.  Winter sports try-outs begin on November 3rd for Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball and Wrestling.  Girls’ swimming try-outs will be on Monday, November 10th at the Rec Plex 8:00 pm.
Each student will need a MSHSAA physical completed and dated after February 1, 2014.  Students trying out for Basketball and wrestling will need to complete the online ImPact test with our certified trainer.  All try-out packets are available in the activities office.

ImPact Test Dates:

Tuesday, October 28th             3:30 pm – 4:30 pm        Room 49 (Tech hallway)

Wednesday, October 29th         3:30 pm – 5:00 pm        Room 49 (Tech Hallway)   10/29 Janes
Support our Fundraiser Francis Howell North FCA

You purchase the Super Clean car wash. Auto Spa will Give $4 to our fundraiser. Use code 1005

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Share with #AutoSpaSpeedy Not Combinable with other offers. 5/29 Hahn

2014-15 Youth Spectator Guidelines

All students and children currently enrolled in the eighth grade and younger must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult to be admitted to or remain at the event.  We expect students and children to remain under the supervision of the adult that they are attending the event with.
Youth spectators as described above will not be admitted to the stadium without a designated adult.  ANY YOUTH SPECTATORS WITHOUT A DESIGNATED ADULT WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE THE STADIUM UNTIL THEIR PARENTS COME TO PICK THEM UP OR ACCOMPANY THEM INTO THE GAME.

Accompanying adults are asked to maintain diligent supervision of those youth spectators for which they have assumed responsibility the entire contest.  Any youth spectators found to be without adult supervision will be returned to the adult(s) they came to game with.  If their adults are unable to be found, they will be held outside the stadium until a responsible adult comes to pick them up or accompany them back to the game.

Sportsmanship/Cheering Expectations

For the enjoyment of all, the following expectations for fans, players, and students will be enforced:

• No student seating on the front row of the bleachers. No standing on the floor.
• Continuous standing in designated areas only.
• No profanity or implied profanity allowed.
• No disrespectful chants including personal remarks directed at players and officials.
• No singling out players by number or name on posters, signs, or chants.
• No disrespectful behaviors to other fans, players, or cheerleaders.
• Cheerleaders will not cross over half-court in basketball games.
• Sportsmanship Banners will be displayed at all schools and appropriate expectations will be explained during public service announcements.
• Cheer for your own team – Not against the other team!

Pre-Game Activities

• Must be school organized and approved.
• No coolers.
• Faculty members (coaches, sponsors, or administrators) must do all cooking unless it is provided by an outside source (vendor, food trucks, etc.)
• Must be in a designated area set up by the Administration.

Dress Code at Outside Events

• Since a major part of Education Based Athletics is that we are an extension of the classroom, students will NOT be allowed to attend games without proper attire, students CANNOT be shirtless (males) or in sports bras (females) to wear body paint. Face paint is allowed along as the student’s identity is recognizable.

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All Knighter – If you are not receiving emails about All Knighter activities, please send an email to [email protected] to be added to the list.

Baked Goods Needed – We need a lot of baked goods to sell during the FHN All Knighter Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8!  Feel free to pass this along to family, neighbors, and friends!!  Please bring items either Friday evening (11/7) or Saturday morning (11/8) individually packaged to sell.  We will price them for you.  Important: Include a note if the item contains nuts! These will be placed on a separate table for those with food allergies. 11/18 Schulze

The Francis Howell School District has designated the following days, in the 2014-15 school calendar, as make up days, for snow or other inclement weather.  We ask that families, please avoid scheduling vacations or other events on these dates, so that your children will not have to miss school should we need to use these days for makeup. Thank you for your help in this matter.