Nov. 15 - FHHS Today

~Thank You for your Order!
The 2015 Parent Club thanks you for participating in our Super Smokers Pork fundraiser.
Reminder: Pick up orders on Monday, November 21 between 4:00-7:00pm in the front parking lot at Howell by the main entrance.

~FHSD High School Students Take on the Iron Chef Challenge
Students from high schools in the Francis Howell School District (FHSD) will be vying for the gold medal in the fourth annual Iron Chef Challenge sponsored by Sodexo today. Students will prepare their meals from 2.30 – 5:30 p.m. Stop by Francis Howell High School to taste the delicious meals prepared by FHSD students. Click here for more details.

~BUTTER BRAID PICKUP* Please remember to pick up Butter Braids today between 5:30-6:30 PM at Francis Howell High School. We will be just inside the new entrance doors. If you are not able to pick up your items, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make other arrangements! Thank you again for your support!! [email protected]

~Technology Training Tutorials…Not Just for Your Kids The Francis Howell School District has taken a big step in integrating technology into our classrooms. Atomic Learning is a key partner in our dedication to providing the highest quality technology training resources available.
In addition to being a resource for our staff and students, our subscription to Atomic Learning’s online technology training is also available to students’ families.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Simply go to www.AtomicLearning.com and enter the username and password below to begin building your own tech skills on over 205 applications.
Username: francishsd
Password: francishowell
Need Help? Please send your questions to [email protected].

~This is American Education Week! Join us as we celebrate the time, effort and amazing expertise of all our employees who work to educate your children. On Thursday, join us in our Thank An Educator Day. Take a few minutes to reach out and contact some of those people who work with your children. Send them a note or an email thanking them for all they do!

~The FHHS Guidance Department would like to invite freshmen and sophomore students and parents to Early College Awareness Night tonight, November 15th,at 7pm in the FHHS Auditorium. Come find out what you can do now to get ready for your college education!

~Hear Ye, Hear Ye: The Francis Howell HS Choirs will be holding their highly acclaimed Madrigal Dinner Theater on Dec. 9 & 10, 2011 in the FHHS Commons. Admission for the 3-course dinner and show is $20 for Adults and $15 for Students. Forms are available at www.fhhschoir.org. Reservations are due by Nov. 30 by mail to: 2415 Federalist Place, O’Fallon, MO 63368.

~Students, Parents, Family and Friends… Please join us tonight from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Culver’s located at 4351 Hwy K and support the Graduating Class of 2014. Be sure to mention Parent Club of 2014 and 15% of your purchase will be donated to support our Graduating Class of 2014.

~The Francis Howell High School Cheerleaders would like to invite you to participate in our Fundraising event at the California Pizza Kitchen at Chesterfield Mall! Please visit our website to download a copy of the flyer to take with you to restaurant! http://fhhscheer.weebly.com/
WHEN: Sunday, November 27, 2011
WHERE: California Pizza Kitchen
Chesterfield Mall
TIME: 11:30AM – 8:00PM
All proceeds will benefit the Francis Howell High School Cheerleading program.

~Parents, remember you can save $8 by buying the 2012 Howelltonian yearbook now! Go to www.smart-pay.com or call 1-800-853-1337. The price of the book increases to $70 on January 1, so order now and ensure the $62 price. You can even split your payments in half.

~FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR
The Francis Howell High School Band Boosters would like to invite you to our Second Annual Arts & Craft Fair on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9 AM to 4 PM at Francis Howell Middle School (located at 825 O’Fallon Road in Weldon Spring).

~HELPING HANDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Any and all needy families are invited to attend the Helping Hands for the Holidays on Thursday, December 15th from 4-7pm. All who attend will receive the following free assistance: Free Holiday Dinner Buffet, Food and Personal Care Packet Distribution, Health Care Screenings and Services, Winter Clothing, Entertainment from the St. Charles Street Carolers, Free photos with Santa for all children, Games and Activities for children, Transportation from various points in Saint Charles County. The event will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center. If you have any questions, please contact Joe Capitanelli at [email protected] or 636-669-3009

~Thanks to all who participated in this year’s Canned Food Drive. Student Council, with the help of the National Honor Society, raised 1880 cans for the OASIS Food Pantry! Thanks for helping those in need. This year’s 2nd place winner is Mrs. Bange’s 1st hour class, and our 1st place winner is Mrs. Power’s 1st hour class. Congratulations!

~SENIORS – Have you ordered your cap and gown? Jostens will be on campus TODAY for the last time during all lunches to collect your order for graduation items. Late charges apply if you order late. Jostens order forms are available in the main office.

~Announcing the FHHS Fall Choir Concert, tonight, at Zion Lutheran Church on Old Hwy. 94 at 7PM
Admissionis $5 for Adults and $3 for Students Hope to see you there!!

~To better communicate with students and parents, the Guidance Office now has a Facebook page. Find us at: www.facebook.com/fhhsguidance Click ‘Like’ at the top of the page to receive updates.

~On Monday November 21 at 8:15 the Coast Guard Academy representative will be visiting the guidance department and on Monday November 28 at 9:15 the Air Force Academy representative will be here. If you are interested in applying to an Academy after graduation and would like to learn more, please stop by guidance for a pass.

~FHHS will nominate 1 sophomore to attens the Mo Leadership Seminar, June 8-June 10. If you are interested in being considered for this experience, please stop by the guidance office for more information.

~Seniors wishing to be considered for the DAR Good Citizen Award and competing for a $250.00 scholarship should stop by guidance for more information.

~Westminster College campus visit opportunity on Saturday, December 3rd (transportation provided). Limited spots available for the preview day road trip, so make a reservation today. Contact Mrs. Lowrey for more information.

~November is Accounting Career Month in C103. We are excited to host a panel of CPA speakers this month that will help you learn more about the exciting career possibilities of accounting. If you would like to learn more, or hear from our talented speakers, contact your guidance counselor or stop by C103 and see Mrs. Caldwell for details.

~Save the Date on your Calendar! A+ Training will be held this Thursday, November 17th, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm in the auditorium. Any questions contact Mrs. Lowrey

~The Belcher Award allows one student to represent the district in the state-wide scholarship competition. Students could be awarded $750-$1500 if selected. Any questions please see Mrs. Potts in the guidance office.