Falcon Focus
Week of December 8, 2014
Please email Tandi Owen: tandrea.owen@forneyisd.net
A Note From Dr. Johnston
We have included many of those activities in this week's Falcon Focus. We hope you find the information below informative and beneficial. Have a great weekend.
Friday Funny
See bottom of Falcon Focus for answer...Happy Friday!
After School Intervention
After School Intervention began this week as a campus-wide support to assist our students that do not to meet the expectation of completing assignments to the best of their ability or on-time. The first two nights were a success: lots of student questions answered, classroom work completed, and many students on their way to experiencing academic success.
Giving effort and meeting timelines are habits that can be developed. Please continue to encourage your student to strive to give their best effort and submit each assignment on or before the due date.
We appreciate your support as we challenge our students to set, raise, and achieve personal learning goals.
If you have not had an opportunity to view the video on ASI, please click the following link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KR5oNo03tQ
If you have questions for a specific staff member please use the links below to identify contact information and tutorial times.:
Teacher emails: http://goo.gl/ESaQp9
Teacher tutorials: http://goo.gl/gvh9aW
That First Bad Haircut - 2014-2015 yearbook spread
Deadline - Friday, December 12th
I share this with you because we have a student who is planning a spread in the yearbook that will showcase our students and their first bad haircut. Come on parents...it's another great way to embarass your kiddo and you know you live for those moments (at least my mom seemed to).
If you are willing to share this time in your child's life, Katherine needs:
- A picture of the bad haircut
- When did this haircut occur?
- Was there a reason: a dare, was it for a camp, did the guard fall off the blade at the salon (yes I've seen this happen), or was it just "hip," I use that word lightly, at the time
- Email this information to katherine.buie@edu.forneyisd.net
Thanks for your help!
Support Falcon Nation...Join PTO
Finals are Coming
Celebrations
North Forney FFA Participates in Texas FFA Leadership Development Events
Members of the North Forney FFA chapter traveled to Sherman, on November 22, to compete in the Area V Leadership Development Events.
Students began the statewide-tournament in 13 different events which focus on creating situations for members to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, communication and their knowledge of agriculture and the FFA organization.
- North Forney FFA placed 8th in the Agriculture Advocacy Contest. Team members included: Alyssia Folker, Victoria Hutchinson, and Cheyenne Mayfield
- North Forney FFA placed 10th in the Agriculture Issues Forum Contest. Team members included: Terreka Hoye, Kara Langford, Allison Wilkins, Asa Tuten, and Michael Deckshot
- North Forney FFA placed 12th in the Senior Skills Contest. Team members included: Jessica Johnson, Kennedy Searles, Alexis Crofton
- North Forney FFA placed 7th in the Greenhand Creed Speaking Contest. Team member included: Kara Langford
- North Forney FFA placed 12th in the Job Interview Contest. Team member included: Cheyenne Mayfield
Counselor's Corner
As always, if you have questions please contact your student's counselor.
A-F - Ms. Rain
G-N - Ms. Baughman
O-Z - Ms. Byrd
Academic Awards Ceremony
NCAA Eligibility change
Upcoming College Visits
The following colleges will be on campus during lunches:
- University of North Texas on December 9th
- Stephen F. Austin on December 19th
Come pick up some information about these awesome Texas colleges.
College Acceptance
Has your child received an acceptance letter from a college or university? Please have your child bring this letter to the counseling office, so that we may make a copy. The counselors will soon begin making their “college wall” of all students accepted to a college or university for next fall.
It's never too early...
A planning guide to aid in your quest: http://goo.gl/fdQdPM (please be patient, it's 18 pages and it may take a few moments to open).
Looking for Scholarships on the web??
Are you looking for scholarships? Search engines require you to create a profile and they will then send you scholarships opportunities which may apply to you. There should be NO cost involved with any of these search engines:
· Fast Web: http://www.fastweb.com
· Zinch: www.zinch.com
· Tuition Funding Sources: http://www.tuitionfundingsources.com/
· Scholarship Points : http://www.scholarshippoints.com/
· Every Chance Every Texan: http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/
Testing Information
SAT Registration
- Late registration is currently being accepted for the December 6th test date.
- Visit www.collegeboard.org to register
- NFHS is not a testing site for this date
STAAR End-of-Course Retest
Extra! Extra!
Applebee's Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Join the Lady Falcon Softball team for pancakes at the Forney Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on December 6th from 8-10am. The tickets are $10 and will be available at the door at the door. So, come out get a great breakfast and support our Lady Falcons.
3rd Annual FFA Alumni Auction and Dinner
Donations help sustain our organization and benefit the students which we serve. We are counting on your support.
- 6:30pm Doors Open/Silent Auction/Live Music (Texas Singer/Songwriter Scott Whittaker)
- 7pm BBQ Dinner
- 8pm Live Auction (Includes items created by Ag students & donations from local businesses)
- $15 individual (under 5yrs old no charge)
- $150 per table of 8
UIL One Act Auditions
Date: December 8, 9, and 10th
Time: Sign-up for an audition time at www.talontheatre.simplybook.me
Mandatory Parent meeting for Boys SOCCER
There will be a mandatory meeting for all parents of JV and Varsity players on Monday, December 8th @ 7:00PM. The meeting will be held in the NFHS library. Coach Broyles has important information to share for an exciting 2014-2015 soccer season. Refreshments will be served.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
Let's Go Falcons!
Toys for Forney Kids
What: Toys for Forney Kids campaign drive under the direction of Forney/North Forney AFJROTC cadets
Type of toy: New, unwrapped toy to the library before school or to the StuCo table during all lunches
Dates: December 1-11, 2014 (Ends this Thursday)Goal: 500 toys to provide Christmas presents for children in need
This drive is in partnership with the local fire department and other local organizations with the goal to keep all donations in the Forney area.
The class that brings the most toys will earn a jeans day (date is TBA) and any student who participates will be allowed to wear jeans at a future date (do NOT wear jeans on the day you bring your toy)
Winter Sing 2014
Class rings will be here
If you haven't already, you can also turn in your order for graduation cap/gown at this time.
Upcoming Events
December 4-6 (Th-Sat)
SWIM- McKinney non-Tisca qualifier (December 4 & 5)
BASKETBALL (B) - Kennedale Varsity Invitational
BASKETBALL (G) -Wills Point Tournament
JV BASKETBALL (G) -Wills Point Tournament
9th BASKETBALL (G) -Wills Point Tournament
Tuesday, December 9
SWIM vs. Grand Prairie/Lewisville
Thursday, December 11-13
Boys BASKETBALL (V/JV/9)-FISD Winter Classic
Friday, December 12
Girls BASKETBALL (V/JV) @ Sunnyvale
Tuesday, December 16
Girls BASKETBALL (V/JV) vs. Terrell High School
Girls BASKETBALL (9) vs. Terrell HS
Friday, December 19
Boys BASKETBALL (V/JV/9) @ Dr. John D Horn HS
Girls BASKETBALL (V/JV/9) @ Royse City High School
December 26-27
Girls BASKETBALL (V) @Kaufman Tournament
December 29-31
Boys BASKETBALL (JV/9) @ Kennedale Tournament
Tuesday, December 30
Boys BASKETBALL (V) vs. McKinney North High School
Friday, January 2
Boys BASKETBALL (V/JV/9) vs. Rockwall-Heath HS
Girls BASKETBALL (V/JV/9) @Rockwall Heath HS
Academic Concern?
Teacher emails: http://goo.gl/ESaQp9
Teacher tutorials: http://goo.gl/gvh9aW
You can also contact your child's Student Service Suite. Student Service Suites consists of an Assistant Principal and Counselor and are divided by alphabet. NFHS Student Services contact information is: 469-762-4159 (NFHS main line) and ask for the following Student Services Suite
Don't see your team's success, event, save the date??
Email Tandi Owen at: tandrea.owen@forneyisd.net
Friday Funny Answer: Frosted Flakes