The FHS play Spoon River will open on Thursday, 5 November.

Spoon River 

Thursday, Nov. 5^th    2009

                                                         From the Cafeteria

The menu for today is Santa Fe Pasta, Burrito, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice

Seniors will have a twenty minute class meeting on Wednesday, November 18, starting promptly at 12:30 p.m. in the Auditorium on Graduation caps and gowns.

 Tickets for the game this Friday are $8.  Please remember that your athletic pass is not valid for any post season games.

This year’s Basketball Pep Band is now forming for the upcoming season.  If you play a rhythm section instrument such as guitar, bass, keyboard, or drum kit; have minimal reading skills; and can play rock, jazz,  or funk styles;  contact Mr. Moose to show your interest.  Rehearsals will begin within the next two weeks.

We will start pre-selling tickets to the Friday playoff game on Wednesday and will sell thru noon on Friday.  Tickets are $8.00 cash only.

The FHS Swim Team kicked off their season last week (an unfortunate loss to Brentwood).  But there’s a lot of season left!   And, if you are interested in joining the team, there are still spots available.    For more information, please stop by room 115 (Mrs. Bechtel) to pick up an information packet. 

Franklin Boys and Girls bowling team beat Brentwood yesterday in match play at Franklin Lanes.

FHS Boys:  25 points          Brentwood Boys:  2 points

FHS Girls:  22 points          Brentwood Girls:  5 points

Top Boys Bowler:  Bryant Fisher – 278 (out of possible 300)

Top Girls Bowler:  Meredith Kenz – 175

Last Call Thanksgiving Pie Sale!

This Thursday, November 5th will be the last day to collect orders with payment for the pie sale benefitting Project Graduation 2012.  All orders must be received by end of the school day on Thursday.  Flyers/order forms may be found in the front office.

The selections available are:

Dutch Apple                                                          Gourmet

Coconut Meringue

Cherry Hi-Pie

Gourmet Lemon Meringue

Caramel Apple nut

Chocolate Cream

Fruits of the Forest                                              French

Cream Cheesecake

Pre-baked Southern Pecan                             *Spinach Quiche  (not

Pre-baked Pumpkin

    All are 10" pies that come frozen and ready to bake.  These high quality pies made by Sara Lee under the Chef Pierre brand are exclusive to GFS (Gordon Food Service.) Delivery on Nov. 19th.

At just $12 each, order yours today!  Make your check payable to: FHS PA

(memo- Pie Sale) and attach to order along with your email address for delivery reminder notice.

Questions?  Call Donna Winston, 337-2250 or email djwinston@bellsouth.net<mailto:djwinston@bellsouth.net>

Tickets for Spoon River Anthology are available in room 404 for $5.00.  The play runs Thursday Saturday and Sunday November 5,7&8.

From STARS:  Students who wish to may donate to the Nashville Rescue Mission this week during the 5^th and 6^th period lunches. The Nashville Rescue Mission supports programs that assist the needy with housing, medical, substance use recovery and employment

The FHS Thespian society will hold their next meeting on Monday, November 9th to discuss plans for the thespian conference and murder mystery party.  All Thespians and apprentices should plan on attending.

Attention Franklin Band Fans:  If you have enjoyed the story of Jimmy Gentry in our award winning show An American Life, you can purchase your own commemorative copy of the band’s performance in Indianapolis next weekend.  Purchase a DVD for $20 by contacting the band office at fhsband@comcast.net no later than Thursday, 11/5.  Group rates are only available through this date. 

There will be a Mu Alpha Theta meeting  Wednesday, November 4, at 7:00 A.M. in Room 116

Tuesday, November 3rd, is Franklin Band Night at Zaxby's!

Our local Zaxby's (Hillsboro @ Mack Hatcher) will donate 10% of all sales back to the Franklin Band starting at 5:00pm through 9:00 (closing).  It's a great night to have a family dinner at Zaxby's! 

The JV Competition Cheerleaders will be selling Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits starting Tues. Nov. 3rd!

 Where: main lobby

When : every Tuesday morning

Time: 7am till 7:30 am

Cost: $2.50 a biscuit, or $3.00 for a biscuit & drink, or $5.00 for 2 biscuits & drink!

 Come and enjoy a chicken biscuit and support your Cheerleaders!

If you are interested in trying out for the FHS Boys Soccer Team, please contact Karen Daniel at bkdaniel@comcast.net or call 714-4677.  I will need contact information - player's name, parent's name, cell numbers and  email addresses.

Habitat for Humanity will meet Fri. morning Nov. 6th at 7:00 in the auxiliary gym.  All members are encouraged to attend.

 SENIORS:  Marketing students will be taking orders for the long sleeve senior T-shirts with names printed on the back during lunch until November 6th. Only shirts that have been paid for in advance will be ordered, so bring a check made out to FHS for $20 or cash and order your correct size. The shirts will be black with the Power F on the front, Rebels down one arm and Class of 2010 on the back with the names.

It is time to order your 2010 REBEL Yearbook. Order  forms were mailed to the home address listed in the FHS records. Extra copies of the form are available in the front office.  The deadline to order is January 18, 2010.

To order, choose from these options:

Mail Fill out and return the  entire form with full payment.

Yearbook Order Center PO Box 29 Edwardsville, KS 66113-9029

Online Place your order on our secure Web site.

www.yearbookordercenter.comenter order #421

Phone Place your order by calling our toll-free number:

1-866-287-3096 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Time

Scrabble Club will meet in the library after school until 4pm on the following Fridays:

 November 6, 13, and 20th.  We welcome new members!