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The Official Source for Plant High School Information
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April 8, 2015
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 Academic Foundation
Please plan to join us for our next Academic Foundation meeting on Tuesday, April 14th at 9:15 in the Cafeteria. Derek Thomas, a former Plant English teacher who now works with the school district as a Coordinator for Advanced Academics, will be talking about Advanced Placement. He'll cover curriculum, testing and the pros and cons of AP vs. dual enrollment. In addition, we'll be announcing our slate of officers for next year. And of course you'll find out about the grants we are funding this month.
Faculty Honor Roll is in full swing! Don't miss this opportunity to honor a staff member while helping students at Plant. Look for more information later in this newsletter.
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 Athletic Foundation
We are spring cleaning at The PAW! All Plant Nike merchandise is on sale. Please stop by the store on campus for the best selection of styles and sizes. Call 493-1333 for store hours.
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 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner
Congratulations to Jennifer Wiezorek, named the 2014-2015 Plant High School Volunteer of the Year! Jennifer's impact at Plant has been immeasurable and her volunteer efforts will be felt and appreciated long after she moves on. Thank you Jennifer for all of your hard work!
Jennifer (far right) is pictured with finalists Pamela Jackson-Haney, Sarah Spicola, and the family of Gary Reddick. Not pictured is finalist Teresa Wilkins. Thanks to all of our Volunteer of the Year Award finalists for their exemplary service to the Plant community and to all of our hard working volunteers at the school. Your efforts help make Plant the award winning school it is.
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 Grad Bash
Seniors, want one last fun event with your friends? Then go to Grad Bash 2015! Grad Bash will begin this year on Friday, April 24th. Tickets will be on sale in the cafeteria now through April 10th, or until they sell out. Tickets cost $100 (cash only) which includes admission to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, and transportation to and from the event. Buses depart Plant at 5 pm on Friday and return at around 4 am on Saturday. |
 Senior Banquet
The senior class banquet will be held in the gymnasium on April 27th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Due to this creative new idea, and the generous PTSA donation in the amount of $1500, the cost per student will only be $30.
A lot of work has to be done to convert the gym into an inviting space. We will be renting tables and chairs, a big screen for the senior video, linens, lighting, creating table arrangements, and the dinner will be catered.
We need any and all parent volunteers to make this event a success. We want senior parents to serve the dinner and donate desserts. Volunteers are also needed to decorate the day of the event in order to transform the gym into a beautiful venue. Contact Beth Garcia if you can help.
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 Class of 2015 Graduation Update
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.
All Plant High students will be dismissed at 11 am on May 27th in order to attend the graduation ceremony. See you there!
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 Faculty Honor Roll
Which Plant High faculty members have made a difference in your child's life? Maybe it's a teacher who inspired your son to see his full potential. Or a coach who motivated your daughter to give it everything she's got. Perhaps it was an administrator or a guidance counselor who went the extra mile. These are all reasons to support the Faculty Honor Roll program. Sponsored by the PHS Academic Foundation, this annual event invites parents like you to say thank you to a special faculty member at Plant by awarding them with their own Honor Roll "Gold Card."
With a donation to Faculty Honor Roll, the Academic Foundation will award the faculty members of your choice with a personalized thank you note and list them on this year's coveted Honor Roll. By doing so, you are not only supporting the Academic Foundation's annual fundraiser which helps to fulfill the needs in our classrooms, but you are also showing gratitude for those who have positively influenced our children's high school experience.
For more information, view the video below produced by Ms. McCurley's TV Productions class. Or contact Faculty Honor Roll Chairpersons Lanore Wadsworth or Nelson Guagliardo.
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 SDHC's We Deliver Award
Hillsborough County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the We Deliver Award. For the past 9 years, the district, in partnership with the Hillsborough Education Foundation, has honored an employee who has gone above and beyond to deliver excellence to our students. This year, we are looking for someone who has gone the extra mile while dealing with their own personal, life changing struggle.
Anyone can nominate a district employee for the award. The winner will receive a check for $10,000 and the honor of representing so many deserving employees who model what this award is all about. To learn more about the qualifications for We Deliver, or to nominate an employee, go to our website: www.sdhc.k12.fl.us and type We Deliver in the search box. Nominations will be accepted until Friday April 17th.
District officials as well as staff from the Education Foundation will have the opportunity to surprise the winner in early May.
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 National Beta Club News
Officer and board member applications are now available. Sophomore and junior club members may print the application from Edsby or pick up a copy in the guidance office. Completed applications should be turned in to Mrs. Tolbert in guidance by 3:15 pm on April 9th. No late applications will be accepted. Voting to select 2015-16 officers and board members will be via paper ballots distributed in homeroom in mid-April.Beta tutoring will end for the year on April 30th. Any students who have tutored this year should complete a Community Service Hours Log and turn it in to Mrs. Tolbert to document your service hours.
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 AP Proctors Needed & AP Exam Schedule
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 11:45 am; afternoon exam duties will begin around 11:30 am and end between 4 and 4:30 pm. If you have a flexible schedule, please consider helping us out this year.
Click here to register to be a proctor.
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 Testing Dates
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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 EOC Exam Bootcamps
Hillsborough Virtual School is offering online support to help students prepare for their End of Course exams. The dates and times for each review session are listed below. Go to the guidance page of Plant's website for the links to login.
- 4/13 and 14 Biology, 7 to 8 pm (log in by 6:45 pm)
- 4/20 and 21 Algebra 2, 6 to 7 pm (log in by 5:45 pm)
- 4/28 and 30 Geometry, 7 to 8 pm (log in by 6:45 pm)
- 5/5 and 7 Algebra 1, 7 to 8 pm (log in by 6:45 pm)
- 5/13 and 14 US History, 7:15 to 8:15 pm (log in by 7 pm)
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 Guidance News
2015-16 Scheduling: Counselors hope to distribute proof copies of course selections to students by April 16th. Students will receive these forms in homeroom and will have one week to submit their requests for changes. All forms submitted must include a student and a parent signature. Any students who are requesting to be placed in a higher level course must obtain a signature from the appropriate teacher or the change will not occur. Students and parents, please be advised, this will be your last opportunity to make changes. Our master schedule and teacher assignments will be based on these revised requests; therefore, changes next fall will be limited to correcting errors or academic necessity.
HCC Fall Dual Enrollment: Students may begin registering for fall classes starting May 4th. Since students are required to obtain approval from their Plant counselor to register, your last day to complete registration paperwork will be June 5th. Please see the guidance page of Plant's website for complete information. Fall classes will begin August 17th and end December 8th.
Summer Virtual Classes: Summer classes fill up quickly! If you are planning to take an online class this summer to meet your graduation requirement, register now to reserve your spot. If you are not ready to start your class at this time, you can sign up now but request a May or June start date. If you wait until June to register, your start date may be delayed until July or August, depending on course availability.
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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  ! |
 Cabaret
Come watch the PHS thespians present Cabaret on April 23rd and 24th at 7 pm, and April 25th at 2:30 pm and 7 pm in the auditorium. General admission is $12, students/seniors $10. Buy tickets online and view clips and promos at http://www.hbplanttheatre.com. Click here for more information. |
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 3rd Annual Parents Night Out - Raising Spirits Band Fundraiser
Please join us for cocktails and light appetizers at our third annual Raising Spirits fundraiser on Saturday, April 11th from 6:30 to 10 pm. The event will take place at the Beck Building, 220 W 7th Avenue, 3rd Floor, overlooking the Hillsborough River. Cash bar, raffle, silent and live auctions. All proceeds benefit the Plant Band.
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 Plant Crew Congratulates
Ms. Lauren Spinka!
Congratulations to Ms. Lauren Spinka on winning the Positive Coaching Alliance "Double-Goal Coach Award". Ms. Spinka is Plant's College and Career Counselor, but also serves as the Varsity Women's Rowing Coach. She was selected as one of 25 coaches in the country to be honored from over 2,000 nominees.
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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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School Calendar
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April 14 Academic Foundation Meeting, Cafeteria, 9:15 am
April 17 Report Cards Distributed
April 27 Senior Banquet, Gymnasium, 6:30 to 8 pm
May 4-15 AP Exam Testing
May 22 Graduation rehearsal, Fairgrounds, 9 am
May 25 Memorial Day Holiday/Schools and District Offices Closed
May 27 Early dismissal for all students to attend Class of 2015 Commencement, 11 am
May 27 Class of 2015 Commencement, Fairgrounds, 1 pm
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Art
The artwork for the spring art show will be featured in the main hall lobby from April 16th to May 18th. Make sure to stop by!
Band
- 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
- 4/21-23 Dancero tryouts, 3 days from 4:30-6:30 pm. Stop by the main office to obtain a tryout packet. Email Kelly Falconer-Miller or call her at 390-7913 for more information.
Pantherettes
- 5/19-21 Pantherette tryouts, 3 days from 5:30-8:30 pm, in the band room next to the gym. Please wear black shorts, a white top, and sneakers to audition. Email planthsguard@gmail.com for more information.
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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!
- 4/10 Plant vs. Steinbrenner, Senior Night begins at 6:30 pm
- 4/14 Plant @ East Bay, 7 pm
- 4/17 Plant @ Jefferson, 7 pm
- 4/20-23 District tournament @ Bloomingdale, TBA
- 4/8 Plant @ Jefferson, 6:15 and 7:30 pm
- 4/10-11 Capital City Classic, Tallahassee
- 4/19 Plant @ Strawberry Crest, 7 pm
- 4/20 Plant vs. Chamberlain, 7 pm
- 4/27-29 District games @ Robinson, TBA
- 4/10 Plant vs. Steinbrenner - Senior Night begins at 6:45 pm
- 4/13-16 District tournament @ Plant, TBA
The Lady Panthers are the district champions and won their first regional game against Riverview. The regional final will be played tomorrow vs. Countryside at Grady at 3 pm. Good luck girls! 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, for further details.
The rowing team had a strong showing at the District Championship on March 28th. Congratulations to the Women's First Varsity 8 and the Women's Second Varsity 8 on winning Districts! The athletes will be competing at the Sculling State Championship on April 11th and 12th and the Sweep State Championship on April 25th and 26th.
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