All announcements are copied directly from the email sent out.

• Students, Parents, Family and Friends… Please join us on October 18^th from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Chick- fil-A located on Mid Rivers Mall Drive and support the Class of 2014.  Dine-in or take-out.  Be sure to mention Parent Club of 2014 and 15% of your food purchase will be donated to support our Graduating Class of 2014.  Help make our fundraiser a success!  Spread the news.  Invite your friends and family. E-mail and text reminders the day of the event.  The more people we have to dine the more successful our fundraiser will be. Chick-fil-A is located at 6180 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. St. Peters, MO 63304 Phone: 636-447-3881 Website:   www.chickfila.com Directions: At the intersection of Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Hwy 94 in the Home Depot lot.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
• Johns Hopkins University invites interested students and parents to Explore Hopkins in Saint Louis on October 20^th at 7pm.  For more information or to register go to: apply.jhu.edu/visit/explorehopkins.html
• Need sandwiches for the big football game? Looking for a holiday meal beyond the bird? How about a break from cooking after shopping on Black Friday? The 2015 Parent Club has just what you need! We are selling Super Smokers Smoked Pork Shoulders with delivery just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday Break. Perfect for moist, pulled pork sandwiches.  Delicious! Stop by our table during the October conferences and Pre-order your slow-smoked pork shoulder and be ready for tasty eating over the holiday break.  Questions contact:  [email protected]
• The 2013 Parent Club and Blue & Gold Club of Francis Howell High School are pleased to announce their First Annual Holiday Boutique Saturday, October 22, 2011  10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Francis Howell High School – New “Commons” Area  7001 Hwy. 94 South, St Charles, MO 63304 This Shopping Extravaganza will feature approximately 30 vendors offering items such as:Unique, Handcrafted Belts, Headbands, Jewelry & Napkin Rings Embroidered Items Fragrances  Custom Cakes, Cookies & Cupcakes  Designer Replica Handbags & Accessories Hats & Scarves Home Décor (Aly’s Interiors)  Kitchen Gourmet Items   Makeup  Monogrammed Items  Scented Candles   Skin & Body Care  Trendy, Casual Apparel   Unique Handbags  Whole Food Supplements Raffle Baskets / Attendance Prizes.   Concessions for Sale / Onsite Babysitting.
• Class of 2013 Parents – Our October Parent Club Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:00 p.m. at Sports Fusion.  We’ll take a tour of the facility, which is the possible site for our Grad Night Celebration, and then have a short meeting there to discuss the final details of our Holiday Boutique fundraiser that will be on Oct. 22.  Feel free to bring your high schooler to also check out the place.  S/he can play some miniature golf while we adults conduct our short meeting after the tour.  Please RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to attend and indicate if you’re bringing your high schooler.
• Parents of Seniors: The Class of 2012 Parent Club will meet tomorrow, October 6th 7:00 PM at Brunswick XL 8070 Veterans Memorial Parkway.  This will be the only time we will be touring the facility before our event. Hope you can attend!
• 2012 senior ads are due Friday, Oct. 21. Remember your senior by submitting an ad in the yearbook. Forms can be found by going to www.fhhstoday.com and clicking on the senior ad button.
• All seniors need to be photographed by Prestige Portraits in order to be in the yearbook. The yearbook sitting is complimentary. No other photos will be accepted and photos taken by Lifetouch at schedule pick up cannot be used. Prestige’s scheduling number is 314.963.1414. The deadline is Nov. 5.
• Francis Howell High School Varsity Football Youth Spectator Policy-2011 Effective immediately and to better ensure the safety and enjoyment of all spectators attending varsity football games at Howell Stadium, any student under the 9^th grade must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult to be admitted to and remain at the event. ANY YOUTH SPECTATORS UNDER THE 9^TH GRADE WITHOUT A DESIGNATED ADULT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INTO THE STADIUM.  ALL YOUTH SPECTATORS WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION WILL BE ASKED TO WAIT OUTSIDE THE STADIUM UNTIL A PARENT OR DESIGNATED ADULT SUPERVISOR ARRIVES 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.  All youth spectators found to be without adult supervision will be directed to return to the direct supervision of  the adult(s) they came into the event 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. We appreciate your cooperation and efforts to enhance the event experience for all of our community and guests. Dave Witter, CMAA; FHHS Activities/Athletics Director

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• All seniors need to be photographed by Prestige Portraits in order to be in the yearbook. The yearbook sitting is complimentary. No other photos will be accepted and photos taken by Lifetouch at schedule pick up cannot be used. Prestige’s scheduling number is 314.963.1414. The deadline is Nov. 5.
• SENIORS!!!!  If you want to order the Panoramic Class Picture that was taken you can see Mrs. Greer in the Old C building or Mrs. Adamick in the Main office for an order form. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]
• SENIORS that did not order Senior Class Shirts or if you would like to purchase more items you have another opportunity!!  You can pick up an order form from Mrs. Greer in the Old C building or Mrs. Adamick in the main office.  Orders will be due on November 3^rd. If you have any questions please e-mail me at [email protected]

CLUBS:

• Attention NHS Members ~ Our October meeting is Thursday, October 20^th at 7am in Room D202 and D207 and at 2:25pm in Room D207.  Please plan to attend one of the meetings.
• This is to remind you that First Priority meets every Monday at 2:30 in B118.
• The Francis Howell Math Club, Mu Alpha Theta, will have its next meeting on Wednesday, October 19^th, at 7am in Room D202.  All students who are interested in joining are invited to attend.
• Students – interested in helping others, gaining leadership experience and building your list of credentials to look great on college applications?  Join FHHS Key Club.  Find us on faceboook or follow us on Twitter @FHHSKeyClub
• Viking Way meetings every Tuesday at 6:55am in D003 ALL ARE WELCOME to attend Sponsors: Ms. Reed, Ms. Dumas & Mrs. Schneidenbach

GUIDANCE:

• 2011 Yale Information Session.  The Assistant Director of Admissions will discuss academic programs, residential college and campus life, admissions and financial aid.  Session will be held at Clayton High School, to register please visit:  apps.admissions.yale.edu/events
• Juniors are eligible to apply for the KMOX/SEMO Student of Achievement Program.  This premiere scholarship recognizes the achievements in school and community activities.  Thirty St. Louis area students will be awarded $3000 scholarships from SEMO for the fall of 2013.   Applications are available in the guidance office and are due back by October 21, 2011.
• Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program is open to sophomores.  The mission is to inspire and develop global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.  Francis Howell High School will select one sophomore to represent our school at this event held in the spring of 2012.  Interested sophomores should submit an essay on the topic “Describe your most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader in your school and community”.  Essays should be typewritten and turned into Mrs. Potts in the guidance office by Friday, October 21. 9/30
• Scholarship:-Louis Sachs Scholarship – Sponsored by Progress 64 West  One $5,000 Award and two $2,500 Awards  Application:-See details in Guidance   Due Date:-October 24^th, 2011 Requirements:-Must be able to attend the Award Luncheon on November 23^rd. Must be available for an interview prior to the Award Luncheon. Must compose an Executive Business Summary with Business Concept, including nature of the business, personal objectives, philosophy, values and contribution to the community.  Market analysis, including market need, competition and strategy to meet the need and successfully compete. Business operations, including necessary management, employees, Vendors, professional assistance, facility and technology.  Sales and Marketing efforts that will be necessary.  Sources and uses of money necessary to start and operate the business.
• Missouri State University is hosting its “Fall Showcase” on Saturday October 8^th.  Showcase offers students/parents the opportunity to meet with faculty, attend sessions on Admissions, Financial Aid, and Housing, take shuttle tours of campus, attend a football game, and much more.  Interested students can sign up at  www.missouristate.edu/visit.