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The Official Source for Plant High School Information
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March 25, 2015
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 Academic Foundation
The Academic Foundation is excited to share that we have funded one more year of Family Connection! All students and parents can access this program to track graduation progress, plan for college, build a resume and more. If you don't already have an account, contact Lauren Spinka in College Resource. In March we also approved grants for band instruments and cases, a washer and dryer for the TMH classes, and much more. Check our website for details.
Parents received some great tips about the college application process at our meeting last week. If you couldn't attend or left without the handout, visit the Independent Educational Consultants Association's website to access their list, Top 12 Strengths and Experiences Colleges Look for in High School Students, as well as other resources. Our next meeting is April 14th at 9:15 am. Please plan to join us!
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 PTSA
Please join us on April 7th at 7 pm in the Media Center for the final PTSA General Membership Meeting of the 2014-2015 school year. Highlights of the meeting to include: - Our guest speaker, Dr. Wendy Rice of Rice Psychology, will discuss time management and test taking for students
- Volunteer of the Year Award and reception celebrating all of our amazing volunteers
- Transition of incoming 2015-2016 PTSA Executive Board Officers
- Update on Plant by Principal Rob Nelson
We hope to see you there!
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 Volunteer of the Year Award Finalists
The committee has met and is pleased to announce the five finalists for the Volunteer of the Year Award - Pamela Jackson-Haney, Gary Reddick, Sarah Spicola, Jennifer Wiezorek and Teresa Wilkins. We hope that you will join us on April 7th at 7 pm to celebrate all of our wonderful volunteers, congratulate the nominees, and recognize this year's Volunteer of the Year Award winner. Cake will be served. |
 2015-16 Proposed PTSA Executive Board
The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following proposed PTSA Executive Board slate of officers for the 2015-2016 school year. This slate of officers was introduced at the March meeting and will be voted on at the PTSA General Meeting on April 7th:
President: Alysia Ekisian
1st VP (Pres. Elect): Debbie Brock
2nd VP Membership: Connie Mayts
Corresponding Secretary: Michele Shapiro
Recording Secretary: Tricia Hancock
Treasurer: Carolyn Holman
Asst. Treasurer: Michelle Schofner
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 Annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
The PTSA's annual teacher appreciation luncheon will be held on April 29th. We are looking for volunteers to help decorate the teacher's lunch room, set up, serve and clean up. Additionally, we are looking for volunteers to help secure food items or gift cards. Please email Michele Shapiro or call her at (404) 431-1453 for more information. |
 Gold and Black Honor Society
Applications for the Gold and Black Honor Society are available to second semester juniors in Mrs. Toledo's room (015). Completed applications must be returned to Mrs. Toledo in Room 015 no later than 4 pm tomorrow, March 26th. |
 Pantherilla
Pantherilla is Plant's Junior/Senior prom and will take place on Saturday, March 28th from 8 to 11 pm at the DoubleTree Hotel. Tickets are being sold during lunches in the cafeteria through March 27th and are cash only, $50 in advance and $60 at the door. These tickets will only be available for purchase by Juniors and Seniors. Click here for a Guest Information Form. |
 Faculty Honor Roll
The Academic Foundation's Faculty Honor Roll program is a perfect way to let any member of Plant's faculty and staff know that he or she made a difference for your student. Maybe it's a favorite teacher, a coach who inspired your student to try harder, or an administrator who greets your student with a smile each morning. Whoever it is, consider letting them know they made an impact with Faculty Honor Roll. A single donation, in any amount, enables you to send personal notes of thanks to as many staff members as you wish. In addition, they will be informed you made a donation to AF in their honor. The donations will be used to fund faculty grant requests that enhance education for all Plant students.
You should have received a Faculty Honor brochure in the mail recently which includes complete information. You can also visit our website to learn more and to download a form. Families who donate by May 1st will be acknowledged in the spring awards ceremony program. If you have any questions, please email Nelson Guagliardo or Lanore Wadsworth.
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 AP Exam Schedule & Proctors Needed
Due to the high volume of AP testing at our school, we are seeking parent volunteers to assist with AP exam proctoring. Testing this year will be from May 4th to May 15th. Morning exam duties will run from 7 until approximately 11:30 am; afternoon exam duties will begin around 11:30 am and end between 4 and 4:30 pm. The link to register as an AP Proctor should be posted on the Guidance page soon. If you have a flexible schedule, please consider helping us out this year.
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 Testing Dates Announced
3/23-31 Algebra 1 EOC (NGSSS) Retakes
3/23-31 FCAT Retakes
4/13-17 10th Gr. FSA ELA Rdg. (2 day test)
4/20-24 Biology EOC
4/27-5/1 9th Grade FSA ELA Reading (2 day test)
4/27-5/1 Algebra 2 EOC (2 day test)
5/4-8 Geometry EOC (2 day test)
5/11-15 Algebra EOC (2 day test)
5/18-22 US History EOC
2nd Semester Exams: 6/2 1st and 3rd period 6/3 4th and 5th period 6/4 6th and 7th period 6/5 8th period |
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 Important Senior Reminders
Community service hours must be submitted by May 1st. Online courses must be completed by May 15th. Bright Futures applications should be completed now; the link is on the Guidance page of Plant's website. Also, seniors should report their admission status on Family Connection when they select the college they will attend.
Note new date and time! The Senior Awards Assembly will be held on Monday, May 11th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. This event is by invitation only. Students receiving an award or scholarship will get an invitation in the mail in early May and can bring their family members and friends to the assembly.
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 College Resource News
Juniors:
Scores from the SAT offered to juniors in school on February 25th are available. Click here if you are having trouble viewing your scores.
Freshmen & Sophomores: If you paid to have the Practice ACT offered in school on February 25th scored, score reports will be distributed in homeroom on March 27th. Free SAT and ACT online prep courses are available. To access the SAT online course, go to collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschool. In the "Students" box, click on "Register Now." In the "School Code" box on the right, enter "101700." Then, use your Collegeboard login to sign in or create a new account. To access the ACT online course, please stop by the College Resource Room (101) to pick up your access code or email Lauren Spinka. |
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 Guidance News
The third nine weeks ends on March 27th, and report cards will be distributed on April 17th. Remember to check the Guidance page of Plant's website for the free tutoring options available.
NCAA Eligibility changes affect all future classes starting with the class of 2016. The GPA requirement is now higher, and students must complete 16 core classes, 10 of which must be completed prior to the seventh semester of high school. Current juniors who hope to participate in Division I or II sports in college should register with the Eligibility Center by the end of the school year. For complete details on eligibility requirements and registration information, please use the links on the Guidance page of Plant's website.
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 Media Center Update
There are some great things happening in our PHS Media Center such as monthly contests, topical displays, book discussions, and support for classroom curriculum. Click here for more details about what's happening at the PHS Media Center and make sure to follow us on  . |
 Spring Art Show
The spring art show will feature twenty-two Plant High art and photography winners. The art work will be featured in the main hall lobby from April 16th to May 18th. Make sure to stop by to see our show!
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Administration
Robert M. Nelson, III, Principal
Kimi Hellenberg, AP Curriculum
Lauren Otero, AP Administration
Erin Mellnick, AP Student Affairs A-G
David Webb, AP Student Affairs H-O
Napolean Wade, AP Student Affairs P-Z
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School Board
MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
Jeff Eakins,
Acting Superintendent
Susan L. Valdes, Chair
Doretha W. Edgecomb, Vice Chair
Sally Harris
Cindy Stuart
Melissa Snively
April Griffin
Carol Kurdell
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PHS Twitter Account
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Plant Twitter Accounts. |
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School Calendar
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March 27 End of 3rd Grading Period
March 28 Pantherilla, 8-11 pm at DoubleTree Hotel
April 3 Non-Student Day
April 7 PTSA Meeting, Media Center, 7:00 pm
April 14 Academic Foundation Meeting, Cafeteria, 9:15 am
April 17 Report Cards Distributed
May 4-15 AP Exam Testing
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Band
- 4/1 State Jazz/S&E MPA in Lakeland
- 4/4 Publix Fundraiser (Drumline and Jazz perform)
- 4/11 Auction Fundraiser
- 4/18 Stetson University Concert Band Clinic
- 4/30 State Concert MPA in Lakeland
- 4/30 Spring Concert/Award Ceremony, Auditorium, 6:30 pm
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Clubs and Activities Calendar
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Danceros
Dancero try outs will take place April 21-23 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Contact Kelly Falconer-Miller with questions.
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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 website. Go Panthers!
- 3/27 Newsome vs. Plant, 7 pm
- 3/31 Plant vs. Alonso, 7 pm
- 4/2 Plant vs. Wharton, 7 pm
- 4/7 Plant vs. Chamberlain, 7 pm
- 4/10 Plant vs. Steinbrenner, Senior Night begins at 6:30 pm
- 3/26 Plant @ Robinson, 6:15 and 7:30 pm
- 3/30 Plant vs. Hillsborough, 6:15 and 7:30 pm
- 4/2 Plant @ Gaither, 6:15 and 7:30 pm
- 4/6 Plant vs. Middleton, 6:15 and 7:30 pm
- 4/8 Plant @ Jefferson, 6:15 and 7:30 pm
- 4/10-11 Capital City Classic, Tallahassee
- 3/26-28 Kissimmee Klassic @ Osceola
- 3/31 Plant vs. Alonso, 7 pm
- 4/2 Plant vs. Wharton, 7 pm
- 4/7 Plant vs. Chamberlain, 7 pm
- 4/10 Plant vs. Steinbrenner, Senior Night begins at 6:45 pm
- 3/26 Plant vs. TBT, 3 pm
- 3/30-31 Districts at Hunter's Green
- 3/25 Plant vs. Alonso, 5:00 pm @ Jefferson
- 3/27 Plant vs. Wharton, 5:00 pm @ Steinbrenner
- 3/28 Plant @ Barron Collier, TBD
- 3/31 Plant vs. Freedom, 7:00 pm
- 4/3 Plant vs. Centennial (GA), 1:00 pm @ Lake Mary, FL/GA Showdown
- 4/4 Plant vs. Northview (GA), 4:00 pm @ Lake Mary, FL/GA Showdown
District games begin on April 7th at Jesuit High School. Girls Lacrosse The varsity players beat West Orange in OT with a score of 14-12 and then followed it up with two more wins in the same week, beating Jefferson and Tampa Bay Tech. Come out to Dad's Stadium to support the Lady Panthers when they play Wharton on March 27th at 7 pm. Hockey Evaluations for the spring season will be held at Xtra Ice on April 13th at 5 pm. The 12 game spring season will begin on May 1st. Please contact the Team Manager, Mike Bell, at mike@e-score.us for further details.
Basketball
Boys basketball won the Hillsborough GPA award with an average GPA of 3.472. Congratulations team! |
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