FHS Weekly Update

Announcements for the Week: Feb. 21-24, 2023

This Week at Fremd

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Winter Spirit Week and Gala Information

Winter Spirit Week Information

Spirit Week Dress-Up Days:

  • Tuesday, February 21 - Sleeping Beauty - Pajama Day
  • Wednesday, February 22 - Monsters University - College Gear Day
  • Thursday, February 23 - Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum - Dress as a Twin Day
  • Friday, February 24 - Lilo and Stitch - Hawaiian Gear Day

Winter Gala - Saturday, February 25

This year's Winter Gala will feature both a dance and roller skating! Here are the details to know:


Tickets:

  • Pre-Sales: $15/ticket - cash/check at the Cashier window or online at MySchoolBucks
  • At the Door: $20 cash for FHS students only
  • Guests require a guest form
  • Any student (FHS or guest) who wishes to roller skate must bring a signed waiver to the dance. Waivers are found at the Cashier's window, the main office, or online in MySchoolBucks

Dance Information:

  • Doors open at 7:00 PM.
  • Enter at Door 2.
  • All students must show their school ID (or driver's license if an outside guest) upon entry.
  • Students must arrive by 8:30 PM. Students arriving after 8:30 PM will not be allowed entry.
  • Students wishing to roller skate must bring their signed waiver to the dance to receive their wristband for roller skating.
  • Exit at Door 1. Once students leave, they may not return.

5Essentials Survey Information

Parent Survey - Please share your feedback!

If you have not yet done so, please take about 10 minutes to complete the 5Essentials Parent Survey! We value your feedback and use the information in planning for the upcoming school year, especially with regard to engaging our families. We appreciate your feedback!


Survey Link: survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois

Announcements

Black History Month Activities This Week

The first day of each week during Black History Month (BHM): Show up and Show out! Wear Black History Month gear or clothing that represents Black American Culture! Watch for activities throughout the month that will celebrate Black History in a variety of ways.


Tuesday, February 21st: “The First Annual FHS Sweet Potato Pie Bake Off”

Do you have a sweet tooth? Have you ever had sweet potato pie? Today students had the opportunity to try some sweet potato pie and learn more about Black American culture from students from Black Leader Achievers Club. Mr. Smith and Ms. Dinham faced off with their signature recipes for students to try and vote for their favorite.

Diaper Drive

Please donate diapers to Student Services and the Media Center in a drive hosted by Asian American Heritage Club. Diapers will benefit Second Bridge, an organization that supports foster children. Sizes 3-5 are especially appreciated.

Reminder from Palatine Police Department: Do not use Township Office Lot

The Palatine PD Department reminds FHS students and families that the Township Office lot may not be used for pick up or drop off. Please use the FHS parking lot only.

Upcoming Events

Seniors: Viking Booster Club Scholarship Available

Our Viking Booster Club has made its scholarship available on the Booster Club website. Note that the application deadline is March 3, 2023.

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Thursday, January 19: Winter Jazz Concert

Please join us for our Winter Jazz Concert featuring the Fremd Jazz Lab Band and Jazz Ensemble on Thursday January 19th. The concert will be held in the Cafeteria at 6:30 pm, free admission. This concert is guaranteed to please and will feature a variety of jazz, Latin, and rock/funk music. Hope to see you there!

Friday and Saturday, January 20 and 21: One-Act Play Performances

Four short plays directed, designed by, and starring Fremd Students! Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are on sale for $5.00 and can be purchased ahead of time online.