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The Official Source for Plant High School Information
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October 8, 2014
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 Healthy Schools Offering FluMist at PlantHealthy Schools is scheduled to be on campus on October 10th (only) to provide free FluMist Intranasal Influenza Vaccines to interested students with parent permission. The "Teach Flu A Lesson" Clinic is voluntary. Permission forms will be coming home with your student today. If you would like your student to participate, please complete both sides of the form in full, and sign your name where indicated. Parent signature is required for your student to participate. |
 Academic Foundation
Ever wonder how the Academic Foundation spends its money? Last month we approved purchases including a laptop, software, music stands and resources for the science department. What's in store for October? Find out by attending our meeting on October 14th at 9:15 am in the Cafeteria. Mr. Nelson reviews each grant in detail when presenting them to our membership. Can't make it to our meetings? Approved grants are always posted on our website. While you're there, please consider joining if you haven't already done so. Now is the perfect time to join so that you can take advantage of the Triad Foundation's membership matching challenge! You can make a difference for students and teachers at Plant. As always, we thank you for your support. |
 PTSA Update
Thank you to everyone who has joined the PTSA. We are on our way to reaching our goal of 1000 memberships for this year, but we need your help to get there. We want to be the largest high school PTSA in Hillsborough County. Please help us accomplish this by visiting our website today to join.
Many thanks to Ginny Wilkinson who chaired our College Night last week and the volunteers that baked goods and served as ambassadors throughout the evening. It was a huge success. I would also like to thank Connie Mayts and the volunteers who worked Panther Prowl and donated baked goods. There were great treats for the students and an awesome photo backdrop with props for selfies. These two events are just part of the many activities that are supported by PTSA throughout the school year.
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 Panther Bowl!
Plan on attending the 5th annual Panther Bowl! The event is on Friday, November 7th at Splitsville in Channelside and starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $75 each. The Panther Bowl is a fun, adult-only night out featuring team bowling, great food and music, silent and live auction items, plus the opportunity to socialize with Plant parents from all sports teams. The fundraiser supports all 22 athletic teams at Plant High School! Click here to purchase your tickets today.
If you have a business that would be interested in a corporate sponsorship for the event, please contact Beth Ann Hill.
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 Plant Recognizes Student Scholars
Congratulations to the following students for earning national level recognition for academic excellence:
National Merit Commended Students:
Kevin Allman, Lucas Brittain, Margaret Colby, Sean Farris, Madeleine Ferrill, Melissa Jassir, Nicholas Kimbro, Lydia Kriseman, Laura Migliore, Ashley Morales-Pacheco, Brian Nazareth, Morgan Robinson, and Gabriel L Siewert
National Achievement Students:
Alyssa Ashmeade and Lanae Fluellen
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 Class of 2015 Graduation Dates Announced
Plant High School Graduation for the Class of 2015 will be held on Wednesday, May 27th at 1 pm at the Fairgrounds. Graduation Rehearsal will take place on Friday, May 22nd at 9 am at the Fairgrounds. |
 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 are being sold during lunch periods 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. |
 PSAT Taking Place Next Week
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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 Fall Faculty Dinner
Fall Faculty Dinner will take place on October 23rd during Conference Night. PDQ is generously sponsoring the dinner. We are seeking volunteers to provide dessert, donate gift cards for the staff prize drawing, or to help with set up, serving and clean up. |
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 Conference Night
October 23rd 3:15-5:00 & 6:00-9:00
Conference Night will be held on Thursday, October 23rd. There are two conference periods; the first is from 3:15-5:00 pm (new time in bold) and the second is 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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 Spring Semester Dual Enrollment
If you are a first time enrollee at Hillsborough Community College, please review all of the information posted on the Guidance page of Plant's website and submit your completed application to HCC no later than November 13th. Registration opens on November 17th. Spring classes begin January 12th and end May 11th.
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 Tutoring Options have been Expanded This Year
In addition to Beta tutoring, students can be tutored by honor society students in math, science, Spanish, French and Latin. Also, several math teachers are offering after school tutoring in specific subject areas including Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Advanced Topics in Math, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. All of the tutoring is after school starting at 3:10. For complete details and tutoring schedules, please go to the Guidance page of the Plant website, and click on the Tutoring Resources link. |
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 Beta Club News
Applications for new Beta club members were delivered in homeroom on October 1st. Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 with a minimum of a 3.8 cumulative unweighted GPA have been invited to join. The completed applications must be returned to Mrs. Tolbert in the Guidance office by October 9th. No late applications will be accepted.
Students who meet this GPA requirement who have not received an application should see Mrs. Tolbert after school in the Guidance office. Also, any student who transferred to Plant, and was a Beta Club member at a previous high school, can automatically join our club. These students should also see Mrs. Tolbert.
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 Pantherettes Host Jr. Pantherette Camp
The Plant Pantherettes will host a Jr Pantherette Camp on Saturday, October 18th from 9 am to 1 pm at PHS. This camp is open to all students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Campers will learn an age appropriate dance routine, enjoy crafts, snacks and more with the 2014-15 Pantherettes. No previous dance experience is necessary. Then, on Friday, October 24th, the Jr Pantherettes will perform with the Plant Pantherettes and the PHS Band prior to kick-off at the Plant varsity football home game! Camp workshop is $35. Please email Holly Hargett or call her at 992-1983 for more details and to confirm availability. |
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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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- October 10: FluMist vaccines offered on campus with parent permission
- October 11: Homecoming dance, 8 to 11 pm, A La Carte Event Pavilion
- October 14: Academic Foundation meeting, 9:15 am, Cafeteria
- October 15: PSAT for all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students
- October 17: End of the First Nine Weeks
- October 20: Non-Student Day
- October 21: Student Picture Make-ups and Retakes
- October 23: Conference Night, 3:15 to 5 pm and 6 to 9 pm
- November 7: Panther Bowl, 6:30 to 10:30 pm, Splitsville @ Channelside Dr.
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Chorus
If a coach or sponsor needs an anthem singer for a home game or special event, please contact Mr.Yost, Chorus Director. 160 Chorus students performed at Downtown Disney and enjoyed a day at The Magic Kingdom!
- 10/8 Fall Concert Performance, tickets available at the door, 7:00 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 at PHS
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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
- 10/10 Plant @ Sickles, 7:30 pm
- 10/17 Plant @ Newsome, 7:30 pm
- 10/24 Plant vs. Wharton, 7:30 pm
JV Football
- 10/9 Plant @ Gaither, 7:30 pm
- 10/16 Plant vs. Sickles, 7:30 pm
Boys Golf
The team is 12-1 as they head into the final match of the regular season. The Panthers competed for the first time in the Vinoy Classic and tied for 1st with Newsome. The playoff resulted with Plant finishing as the runner up out of 19 teams.
- 10/9 Plant vs. King/Jesuit, 3 pm
- 10/14 Districts @ Heritage Harbor Golf and Country Club, 8 am
Girls Golf
Congratulations Lady Panthers as you wrap up another season!
- 10/14 Districts @ Heritage Harbor Golf and Country Club (all day)
- 10/20 Regionals @ Temple Terrace Country Club (all day)
Girls Cross Country - 10/11 Pre State Invitational @ Tallahassee (Top 10)
- 10/11 Don Bishop Invitational @ Brandon High, 8 am (JV)
- 10/17 Hillsborough Invitational @ Lake Park, 4 pm (Varsity & JV)
Boys Lacrosse The PHS boys and girls Varsity Lacrosse teams were trained in CPR last week and are ready to save a life on the field, in the classroom, or anywhere else. The players are engaged in off-season conditioning and many are choosing to play fall ball in local lacrosse clubs to keep their Lax skills sharp in the off-season. Email us for more information or to get involved.
Girls Lacrosse The Nov 7 Panther Bowl tickets are now on sale. Girls Lacrosse will benefit directly from your attendance. Please support your player. Tuesday night conditioning has started. Go to www.stickslax.org and click on the orange "register now" button.
Crew Club
Plant High Rowing has a new and improved website! Stay updated on events and results at www.PlantHighRowing.com.
- 10/15 Parent Information Meeting, Media Center, 7 pm
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| Current Volunteer Needs | |
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.
- 10/23 Volunteers needed to help with Fall Faculty Dinner. Click here to volunteer using Sign Up Genius. Email Cecilia Hart or call her at 835-0859 with questions.
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