September 18, 2023

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We’re celebrating our own Luke Nichols, one of 72,000 students from across the country who earned academic honors from College Board’s National Recognition Programs! He received the National Rural and Small Town Award. The National Recognition Programs honor the strong academic achievements of underrepresented students. They’re an easy way for students to showcase their hard work in high school. The programs not only benefit students. They also benefit colleges looking to recruit diverse, talented students.

There’s so much that makes students like Luke unique, that’s an asset to colleges and programs. The National Recognition Programs help students like Luke find ways to celebrate their achievements. Eligible students apply on BigFuture. They have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. They’re the top 10% of PSAT/NMSQT® or PSAT™ 10 assessment takers in each state for each program or have earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP® Exams. They either attend school in a rural area or small town, or identify as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or Indigenous/Native. They’re invited to apply during their sophomore or junior year. Students who are awarded recognition will be notified at the beginning of the next school year.

Congratulations, Luke!

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans who trace their heritage to Latin America or Spain. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period.

FHS started an EMT program this year and students are already practicing their skills. This week students practiced taking vital signs in other classes.

Seniors who would like to participate in SAT School Day on October 26th can sign up using the link below. On this date, the SAT will be offered at no charge to seniors.

Students can take SAT tests on Saturdays this fall by registering using the link below. SAT tests are offered at various locations.

All Juniors will have the opportunity to participate in the PSAT/NMSQT program on October 26th. For more information on the PSAT/NMSQT click the link below.

Students can get free study plans on their phones and on the web by linking their college board account with SAT Practice from KHAN Academy. Last year sophomores and juniors took the PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT respectively. They should have access to create study plans using their PSAT scores from last year. Studying for the SAT or PSAT for just 10 minutes a day can provide significant opportunities to improve scores.

9/19 - Junior Class Meeting with Herff Jones 2nd Period

9/19 - Technologist Appreciation Day

9/26 - Junior Class ring orders 11:30 - 4:30 (Cafeteria during lunch/Foyer after lunch)

9/27 - FHS Vet Clinic 5 - 7 PM

10/5 - Senior Picture Retakes

10/6 - Student Holiday/Staff PD

10/9 - Student Holiday/Staff PD

10/12 - Senior Class Meeting with Herff Jones 2nd Period

10/16 - Student Picture Day

10/20 - Senior Class caps/gowns and invitation orders 11:30 - 1:30 (Cafeteria)

10/26 - PSAT/NMSQT & SAT School Day

If a student must take medication during school hours, the student’s parent must provide the medication. All medication, whether prescription or nonprescription (OTC), must be kept in the nurse’s office and be administered by the nurse or another authorized district employee. A student may self-carry his or her own medication because of asthma or a severe allergy as allowed by law. Except as provided by FFAC (LOCAL), the district will not purchase medication to administer to a student.

Florence I.S.D Student Handbook Page 70 of 111

Feel free to contact the school medical personnel with any questions or concerns about medications at 254-793-2495 ext 5339

Volleyball:

9/19 v Llano JVA & JVB 5:00, V 6:00

9/22 @ Brady V/JVA/JVB 4:30/5:30/6:30

Football:

9/21 @ Dublin JV 6:00

9/22 v Dublin V 7:00 @ Liberty Hill

Cross Country:

9/22 @ Old Settlers Park Round Rock

Florence Lady Buff Basketball is selling spirit wear for the 2023-2024 year! We are selling short sleeves, long sleeves, a fishing shirt, and a trucker hat. The fishing shirt and the trucker hat can be worn year round for all sporting events. All orders are online only and will be packaged with your contact information so we can deliver the items as soon as we get them in! You can select two different ways for your items to be shipped. You can have them shipped to your house for a small fee or they can be delivered to Coach Parton for free and will be delivered that day.

If you have any questions, reach out to Coach Parton at aparton@florenceisd.net

https://gogandy.com/florence-bb