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The Official Source for Plant High School Information
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September 24, 2014
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 National Merit Scholar
Semifinalists
The Tampa Bay Times reports that Hillsborough County leads the state in National Merit Scholar semifinalists with 67 recipients. Fewer than one percent of the nation's students achieve this distinction, which is based on grades, SAT scores and endorsements from school officials. We are excited to announce the names of Plant's semifinalists:
- Donovan Berry
- Jackson Hill
- Cameron McKenzie
- Jenna McKinney
- John Prokop
- Katherine Whitson
We would also like to commend our National Hispanic Recognition Program award recipients:
- Ashley Morales-Pacheco
- Melissa Jassir
Congratulations students! The Plant community is very proud of you.
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 PTSA
If you haven't already joined PTSA, please consider doing so today. Your membership will help us reach our goal of being the largest high school PTSA in Hillsborough County. We have the ability to win awards for our PTSA if we are successful. Also consider donating to our Sustainer Circle. Your tax deductible donation will help fund our projects for the rest of the year. Please mark your calendars for College Night on September 30th at 6:00 pm. so that you can visit various colleges to gather information and plan for the future. Our PTSA volunteers work throughout the evening providing dinner and manpower for this event. We are also sponsoring Panther Prowl on October 1st. This event will be great fun for the kids in celebration of homecoming! PTSA will be giving out treats that night during the performances and there will be a photo area with props for those group shots and selfies! Our next General Membership meeting is October 7th. Please plan to come and see what is going on at Plant. |
 Academic Foundation
Thanks to your generosity, the Academic Foundation is well on its way to meeting the Triad Foundation's membership match challenge! The Triad Foundation is matching all membership donations, up to $20,000. Your contribution can have twice the impact in Plant classrooms! Join today, and be a part of our success.
Mark your calendars for our next meeting on October 14th at 9:15 in the Media Center. Our guest speaker, Ms. Athena Dicus, will discuss new programs in the Guidance Department and advise us on how to make the most of what Guidance has to offer. You won't want to miss it!
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 Athletic Foundation
Support your Plant High School athletes and receive great exposure for your business by becoming a Corporate Sponsor for the Panther Bowl! All funds raised will support and enhance the athletic programs at Plant. The Panther Bowl will be held on Friday, November 7th, from 6:30 to 10:30 pm at Splitsville in Channelside. We are seeking sponsors at the following levels:
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Golden Panther - $5,000
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Black Panther - $2,500
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Panther Partner - $1,000
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Panther Friend - $500
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Panther Paw - $100
All levels, with the exception of Panther Paw, include admission and bowling participation and include other benefits dependent upon your selection of sponsorship. If you are interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor, please contact Beth Ann Hill.
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 Coffee with the Counselors
The Coffee with the Counselors sessions have gotten off to a great start! These are meetings made for parents to provide information to help you support your child with the college process, with academics, and with personal and social issues. New sessions have been added. Click here to sign up, or go to the Guidance website and click on the Eventbrite icon. These sessions are only for parents. |
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 New This Year - Lunch & Learn Sessions!
Guidance to Go is no longer taking place in the cafeteria. As an alternative, counselors will be working with students during "Lunch & Learn" sessions. The sessions will be facilitated in the College Resource Room 101, and a variety of topics will be covered to help students navigate their road through academics and the college process. These sessions are only for students and sign up is at Eventbrite.
Lunch & Learn sessions will be held in the College Resource Room 101 during all three lunches on September 29th. The topic will be Preparing for College Night and is open to all 9th-12th grade students. Information on what to expect at College Night and tips for speaking with college admissions representatives will be presented. Click here to sign up.
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 College Night
Plant College Night will be held on Tuesday, September 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for students and parents to meet the college representatives and ask questions about their college and the application and scholarship process. All high school students, parents, and other community members are invited to this event. Florida colleges will be in the cafeteria and out-of-state colleges in the gym. FSU and UF will give presentations throughout the night; FSU will be located in the Auditorium and UF will be in the Media Center. Contact Lauren Spinka with questions. |
 PSAT Update
The PSAT will be given to all 9th,10th and 11th grade students for free during school hours on Wednesday, October 15th.
Students received the College Board Official Student Guide and a practice test for the PSAT / NMSQT in their homeroom on Wednesday, September 17th. Students do not need to register for the PSAT.
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 Conference Night
October 23rd 3:30-5:00 & 6:00-9:00
Conference Night will be held on Thursday, October 23rd. There are two conference periods; the first from 3:30-5:00 pm and the second from 6:00-9:00 pm. Parents may come at any time during these sessions to meet with their student's teachers. Simply join the line at the classroom door of teachers with whom you are interested in meeting. Parents will be seen in turn. Please be mindful of others waiting in line when you are meeting with the teacher. You may visit as many of your student's teachers as you wish. Please note that teachers will not be available from 5:00-6:00 pm so they may enjoy the PTSA Fall Faculty Dinner. Help your student get organized -- look for Seniors selling Plant planners ($10) and magnets ($5) in the halls during the evening.
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 Khan Academy and the SAT
College Board is now partnering with Khan Academy to provide free online tutoring for the SAT test. To access the free tutorials go to khanacademy.org/sat. On the same website you can get information about the changes coming to the SAT test. Current sophomores will be the first class to use the new SAT for college admission. |
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 Beta Club News
Current members must pay dues of $10 by September 30th. Club shirts are available for an additional $10. All members will receive a payment envelope in homeroom. Return the envelope to Louan Tolbert in Guidance.
Applications for new Beta Club members will be distributed in homeroom starting October 1st. Any student in grades 10-12 with an unweighted GPA of 3.8 or higher will receive an application. Please direct any questions about eligibility to Louan Tolbert. All new member applications must be submitted by October 9th. This is a firm deadline with absolutely no exceptions.
Beta Club tutoring is now available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 4 pm in the Guidance Office. We will also have morning tutoring again this year, every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:25 am in Guidance. Please go to the Guidance page of Plant's website to review the Tutoring Center Guidelines and print the referral form if you would like for your student to participate. Students must bring a referral form signed by a teacher and a parent to begin tutoring.
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 Pantherettes Selling Smartphone Gear
Pantherettes are selling 10' charge/sync cables for your smartphone. We have iPhone 4, iPhone 5 and Android cables. Cables are three times longer than your stock charging cable so you can charge and sync your device from across the room! Color choices are black, white, green, blue, pink and red and sell for $12. See your favorite Pantherette at school to get yours! Cables ship within three days of purchase. Hurry -- sale ends tomorrow, September 25th. |
 Panther Prowl
Panther Prowl will take place on Wednesday, October 1st from 7 to 9 pm. Admission is $5 for all performers and guests. Come enjoy this fun, student-led pep rally, and join the Plant community in celebrating Homecoming week at PHS! |
 PHS Band Homecoming Dinner
Join the Marching Panthers for dinner in the courtyard and live entertainment at their annual tailgate party on October 2nd from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and will be sold in the cafeteria during lunch. Contact Kathleen Themides for additional information. |
 H.B. Plant Homecoming 2014
Homecoming will take place on Saturday, October 11th, from 8 to 11 pm at the A La Carte Event Pavilion. Tickets will be sold during lunch beginning on September 29th for $45 in advance and $55 at the door (cash only). Any student bringing a date who is not a PHS student must submit a guest form. |
 Family Connection
Are you logged on? All students and parents at Plant should be on Family Connection and checking the site weekly. If you do not have an account, please email Lauren Spinka for the registration information. |
 Plant Counselor App Available for your Smartphone
Download our Plant Counselor App to have resources at your fingertips. For the iPhone, download a QR Scanner and scan the picture to the left to launch the app on your phone. Then tap 'Add to your Home Screen' and/or follow the directions given. Or, search for the Plant Counselor App on your Android device.
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Administration
Robert M. Nelson, III, Principal
Kimi Hellenberg, AP Curriculum
Lauren Otero, AP Administration
Erin Mellnick, AP Student Affairs A-Gn
David Webb, AP Student Affairs Go-Ne
Napolean Wade, AP Student Affairs Nf-Z
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School Board
MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
Carol W. Kurdell, Chair
Susan L. Valdes, Vice Chair
Doretha W.Edgecomb
April Griffin
Candy Olson
Cindy Stuart
Stacy R. White, Pharm.D.
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School Calendar
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- September 29: Homecoming ticket sales begin during lunch
- September 30: College Night, 6 to 8:00 pm
- October 1: Panther Prowl, 7:00 pm, Dad's Stadium
- October 2: Homecoming football game (Plant vs. Riverview 7:00 pm)
- October 6: Senior Portraits at PHS, after 2 pm, call 800-736-4775 for appt.
- October 7: PTSA meeting, 7:00 pm, Cafeteria
- October 10: Flu vaccines (more information to follow)
- October 11: Homecoming dance, 8 to 11:00 pm, A La Carte Event Pavilion
- October 14: Academic Foundation meeting, 9:15 am, Media Center
- October 15: PSAT for all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students
- October 17: End of the First Nine Weeks
- October 20: Non-Student Day
- November 7: Panther Bowl, 6:30 to 10:30 pm, Splitsville @ Channelside Dr.
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Chorus
Chorus has recently certified over 20 students to sing the national anthem at PHS events and ceremonies! If a coach or sponsor needs an anthem singer for a home game or special event, please email Mr. Yost. Check out our website to see the list of certified anthem singers.
- 9/27 Performance on Downtown Disney's Waterside Stage @ 1:30 & 2:30 pm.
- 10/8 Fall Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium
Orchestra
- 10/7 Orchestra Fall Concert at 7 pm, Auditorium
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Clubs and Activities Calendar
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National Honor Society Click here for the NHS student procedures for the 2014-15 school year. Pantherettes - 10/18 Jr Pantherette Camp, open to K-8th graders, Plant Gymnasium, 9 am to 1 pm
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Athletic Calendar
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Below you will find a complete listing of current Plant High School athletic events. Click on any highlighted sport to visit the team's website. Go Panthers!
Football
- 9/26 Plant vs. Tampa Bay Tech, 7:30 pm
- 10/2 Plant vs. Riverview, 7 pm (Homecoming Game)
- 10/10 Plant @ Sickles, 7:30 pm
JV Football
- 10/1 BYE
- 10/9 Plant @ Gaither, 7 pm
- 10/16 Plant vs. Sickles, 7 pm
Boys Golf
The Boys Golf team continues to post low scores and wins over Durant, Gaither and Steinbrenner. They played well against Newsome but came up short with a team total of 149 to 147. They look forward to a strong finish to the regular season!
- 9/23 Plant vs Gaither
- 9/30 Plant vs Robinson
- 10/9 Plant vs King/Jesuit
Girls Golf
Girls Golf has had a great season! One more match then on to districts, regionals, and state.
- 9/30 Robinson @ MacDill
- 10/14-15 Districts
- 10/20-22 Regionals
Swimming and Diving
- 9/23 Plant vs. Leto, 6:30 pm
- 10/2 Plant @ King, 6:30 pm
- 10/6 Conference Diving
- 10/8 Conference Swimming
- 10/10 County Championship
- 9/27 Seffner Christian Invitational @ Dover Trails/Brandon, JV
- 10/7 Freshmen/Sophomore Invitational @ Al Lopez, 5 pm
- 10/11 Pre-State Invitational, Tallahassee
- 10/11 Don Bishop Invitational @ Brandon High, JV, 8 am
Lacrosse training has begun. Please go to www.stickslax.org and click on the orange "Register Now" button to sign up for the conditioning sessions if you plan to participate. Study Hall is open to all returning and new (yet to try out) players on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays right after school at Palma Ceia United Methodist (corner of Bay to Bay and Dale Mabry) in the upstairs teen room. Contact Coach Chapman with questions.
Girls Basketball
The Lady Panther Basketball team continues with their pre-season conditioning program that will run through October 16th. There's a great group of girls getting in shape and ready for try-outs which will be held on October 20th. It's still not too late to be a part of the Lady Panther basketball workouts. Have your daughter see Coach Mahon in the Girls Locker Room for information. We are looking forward to an exciting season!
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Plant values its volunteers and we need your help. Click below to send an email to the appropriate chairperson to learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities at PHS.
- Contact Ginny Wilkinson to volunteer for College Night on 9/30. Volunteers are needed for all three shifts to set up and clean up, greet visiting families who need help navigating the campus, and to bake treats for the college representatives.
- Calling all volunteers wanting to bake goodies, drop off candy bags, or help monitor the PTSA table during Panther Prowl (to be held on 10/1 @ 7 pm). Please contact Connie Mayts to donate or for more information.
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Plant High School - Strength Through Unity
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