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Viking Voice
Weekly Newsletter
Fort Walton Beach High School
February 3, 2017
John Spolski, Principal 400 Hollywood Blvd, SW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
(850) 833-3300
Messages from Administration
**If you no longer wish to receive the newsletter, please send me an email (include your student’s name) and I will remove you from the distribution list.
Valentine’s Day
Due to the disruption that would occur to the school day, Fort Walton Beach High School will not accept any deliveries for Valentine’s Day. This does include flowers, balloons, candy, edible arrangements, etc. Please make arrangements for deliveries to be made at another location outside of the school day.
Updating Contact Information
Contact: B. Craig or C. Lemasters (833-3300 ext. 3301/3305)
Parents of FWBHS students, remember that if you move or your phone number changes – please notify either Ms. Craig in the attendance office or Ms. Lemasters in the guidance office with the new contact information. It is important for the school to have the correct contact information on the computer. You may let Ms. Craig or Ms. Lemasters know about changes in a written note (with your signature) or in person (remember to bring your ID with you).
New Course to be Offered 2017-2018
Contact: C. Krembel (833-3300 ext.
1271)
NEW COURSE: iLearn: Gateway to Your Future.
Preparing your student for life after high school.
Colleges and employers emphasize the importance of “soft skills”.
Preparation for college and career success requires much more than exposure to a
rigorous curriculum. Today's employers perceive a lack of soft skills among recent
graduates—traits such as integrity, communication, courtesy, responsibility,
professionalism, flexibility, and teamwork.
Learn and experience all of this and more in the new one semester course:
iLearn: Gateway to Your Future.
Questions, Contact Connie Krembel, 833.3300 X1271
Class of 2017
SENIOR CAP AND GOWN PICTURES
Contact: S. Teare (833-3300 ext. 1318 or
Photographers from Jim Owens Studio will be here Wednesday, February 15th and Thursday February 16th for senior cap and gown photos. The session fee is $30.00. You will receive proofs and have the opportunity to order these photos. Seniors have photos taken during their English class. Seniors without an English class should plan to go during a no-class or study hall. Men should wear a white dress shirt and dark tie and clean up the shaving area. Ladies should wear a top that does not come up too high. The photographers will be providing the cap & gowns for the pictures. See Mrs. Teare in room 318 or call 833-3300 ext. 1318 if you have any questions.
Cap and Gown Orders
Contact: R. Bounds with National Products of Florida, Inc. (850-865-
6911 or 407-209-8112 or www.NRPFL.com)
Attention Seniors! Graduation day is only a few months away! Representatives from Morgan Bounds will be here Monday, February 27th & Tuesday, February 28th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm in the hall across from front office to take cap and
gown orders. The cost is $65.00 and includes a keepsake cap, gown, tassel and diploma cover. Orders placed after March 1st will be charged a late order fee. Cap & gowns may be ordered online at www.NRPFL.com.
www.FAFSA.gov
SENIORS – complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning October 1, 2016, at www.FAFSA.gov. Seniors – you and your parent/guardian should go to www.FAFSA.gov now and apply for a FSA ID. Both you and a parent/guardian will need this ID in order to complete the FAFSA beginning October 1.
Bright Futures Information
***78 FWBHS Seniors have completed the FFAA. This is the application which registers students for Bright Futures and other state of Florida scholarships and grants. 312 Seniors still need to complete this application!
Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) – Class of 2017
The 2016-2017 Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) will be available online
beginning October 1, 2016. The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)
website at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org provides the FFAA to students
seeking state scholarship and grant awards (including Bright Futures) for the
2017-2018 postsecondary academic year.
Applications can be made beginning October 1, 2016, for current seniors at
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org .
Follow these steps:
Go to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org. Select State Grants, Scholarships & Applications, and under Applicant Quick
Links, select Student Application to complete and submit an online application. Pay attention to program deadlines listed in the application conditions section,
on the application results screen, and on the application acknowledgement communication sent to the e-mail address provided by the student on his/her application. The FFAA will provide a User ID and password to each applicant upon
submitting the application via the Saved Results Page and in an e-mail communication.
Students may use User IDs and passwords to check: - The status of certification(s) prior to the program deadline(s). - The status of awards following the program deadlines. - Notifications from OSFA regarding award status.
This single application is used to evaluate the student for the following State of
Florida programs:
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program – Deadline Graduation, 2017 José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant – Deadline April 1, 2017 Rosewood Family Scholarship Program – Deadline April 1, 2017 Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans –
Deadline April 1, 2017
College Acceptance? Military Enlistment?
Contact: J. Smith (833-3300 ext. 2151 or
Are you a SENIOR @ FWBHS who has been accepted into a college/university or who has enlisted into the military? If so, bring your acceptance letter or enlistment papers to Ms. Julie Smith in the Media Center so we can let people know where you are going!
Seniors – Community Service Hours
Attention Seniors – Please turn your community service hours into the guidance office. In order for these hours to appear on your transcript we must enter them on to the computer. **Bright Futures retrieves your community service hours from the school district’s computer system. Please turn your community service hours into the guidance office!!!
Guidance News
Follow FWBHS Guidance Department
Contact: C. Simms (833-3300 ext. 3315 or
Twitter: @FWBHSguidance
Facebook @FWBHSGuidance
Viking Conquest
Contact: L. Dugan (833-3300 ext. 3310)
On Wednesday, February 8th, beginning at 6:00pm, FWBHS will host the Viking Conquest for incoming 9th graders and their parents. Current 8th graders and their parents are encouraged to come to this curriculum fair to experience the VIKING SPIRIT, meet the 9th grade teachers and hear about Viking academic programs, Viking elective programs, Viking extracurricular activities, and Viking athletic opportunities.
College & Career Connection Center
Contact: J. Smith (833-3300 ext. 2151)
Students are invited to meet with College Representatives on the following dates:
Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 Florida State University Panama City (Panama City, FL)
Okaloosa Technical College (Ft. Walton Beach, FL) In the Media Center 10:40am-12:05pm
Summer PreCollege Programs
Contact: J. Smith (833-3300 ext. 2151)
See Ms. Smith in the Media Center to obtain information on one of the following summer precollege programs: American Collegiate Adventures, Cornell University, the George Washington University, Smith College, the University of Alabama, the University of Florida Health Care Summer Institute, and the University of Miami.
Florida Department of Education Office of Student
Financial Assistance
http://www.navigatingyourfinancialfuture.org/Documents/Newsletters/current_hs.pdf
Community Service Opportunity
Contact: M. Cotton ([email protected])
The Montessori Learning Center is looking for volunteers to help with their 5K/Fun Run which will take place on Saturday, February 11th. If you would like to work at this event please contact: Ms. Cotton at [email protected]. If you would like to participate in the 5K or the Fun Run please register at the link on the flier below.
Scholarship Opportunities
Contact: Julie Smith (833-3300 ext. 2151 or
Scholarship opportunities for ninth through twelfth graders may be found at www.fwbvikings.com. Students may also come to the Media Center to find out what scholarships are available. Please check each week for updates.
Honors Graduation Criteria
The cumulative weighted grade point average is used to calculate honors graduation designation. At the end of the seventh semester, honors graduates will be determined by the following cumulative scale: Summa Cum Laude – 4.25 and above Magna Cum Laude – 4.0-4.2499 Cum Laude – 3.75-3.99 In order to be considered an honors graduate, students must be on track for graduation and enrolled in the same year-long course at the same level and receive a grade for the eighth semester. **Students graduating in the 2016-2017 school year will be able to use the 2015-2016 Honors Graduate calculations OR the 2016-2017 Honors Graduate calculations; the calculation that best benefits the student will be applied.
Floridashines.org
To look at your student’s Transcript/Bright Futures information: Go to https://www.floridashines.org Click on Go to College Click on Pay for College Click on Check your Eligibility for a Bright Futures Scholarship (part way down the page)
- Choose Okaloosa County - Enter Student’s last name - Enter Student’s SSN with an X at the end OR enter the 10-digit student
number - Submit
**There is other helpful information at the https://www.floridashines.org site. You will find information on Florida Colleges, College and Career Readiness, Bright Futures, and much more information at this site. ***This site is updated periodically but not every day. So, if we add something to the transcript locally – it may be several weeks (maybe months) before this site collects and updates the information.
Drama Department News
Storybook Breakfast
Contact: C. Whittaker ([email protected])
FWBHS (park by the auditorium and follow signs to the Home Ec room) Saturday, February 4th 10:00am-Noon $5.00 for Adults (12+) $10.00 for Children (11 & under) - this includes face painting and breakfast This fundraiser has been organized by the FWBHS Drama Department. Come and meet your favorite storybook characters such as Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Cinderella, and many more! All proceeds from the full plate of breakfast, face painting, and meeting the characters will go to the FWBHS Drama Students to help them with expenses related to the travel and performing Imaginary Invalid and American Alien at the State Level of competition.
Science Department News
Biology Tutoring
Contact: Me. Mueller ([email protected])
Every Thursday from 2:15pm-3:15pm, Mrs. Mueller will offer Biology tutoring. Students should report to room 243 and sign in. She will review the same topics that the students are learning in their classes using different resources so students see the information in a different way.
Additional Biology Tutoring
Contact: M. Holman ([email protected])
Mrs. Holman will offer Biology tutoring on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 2:15pm-3:15pm, in room 332. Mrs. Holman will be available on Thursday afternoons – if the student pre-arranges this time with her.
Math Department News
Math Tutoring
Contact: J. Sheffield (833-3300 ext. 1262)
TUTORING HOURS
3rd 9 weeks 2016-2017
Course specific tutor per teacher:
Ms. Fister (rm. 417) Mondays 2:00pm-2:30pm Ms. Harrell (rm. 336) Mondays 2:15pm-2:45pm Ms. Betts-Jones (rm. 144) Tuesdays 2:15pm-2:45pm Mr. Gardner (rm. 281) Tuesdays 6:15am-6:45am Ms. Martin (rm. 412A) Tuesdays 2:15pm-2:45pm Mr. Mueller (rm. 145) Tuesdays 2:15pm-2:45pm Ms. Sheffield (rm. 262) Tuesdays 2:15pm-2:45pm Ms. Tuthill (rm. 411) Tuesdays 2:15pm-2:45pm Ms. Young (rm. 340) Tuesdays 2:15pm-2:45pm Ms. Bray (rm. 407) Thursdays 2:15pm-2:45pm Mr. Hanson (rm. 418) Thursdays 2:15pm-2:45pm Ms. McWilliams (rm. 341) Thursdays 2:15pm-2:45pm Mr. Schwandt (rm. 210) Thursdays 2:15pm-2:45pm Ms. Houy (rm. 149) Thursdays 2:15pm-2:45pm
Additional Math Tutoring Contact: J. Sheffield (833-3300 ext. 1262)
All FWBHS students, from any math course, may attend the following tutoring sessions: Mondays Betts-Jones Room 144 2:15pm-2:45pm Tuesdays Hanson Room 418 2:15pm-2:45pm Wednesdays Mr. Kallenbach Media Center 2:00pm-3:00pm (Volunteer) Thursdays Fister Room 417 2:00pm-2:30pm Fridays Gardner Room 281 6:15am-6:45am
Band News
All County Band Concert
Contact: R. Folsom or D. Fields (833-3300 ext. 2507/2508)
Okaloosa County All County Band Concert will be at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on the Niceville Campus of Northwest Florida State College on Saturday, February 4th, at 2:00pm. Admission is free.
Viking Band Fundraiser
Contact: R. Folsom or D. Fields (833-3300 ext. 2507/2508)
Pancake Breakfast Saturday, February 18, 2017 7:30am-10:00am Donation: $5.00 See any band student or Mr. Folsom or Mr. Fields for tickets (or donate at the door on Saturday) *Hosted by Magnolia Grill (157 Brooks Street SE, FWB, FL)
Viking Band Spring Golf Tournament
Contact: M. Autrey (Golf Tournament Director at [email protected])
or C. Rattray (Band Parent President at [email protected])
Friday, March 10, 2017 Indian Bayou Golf Course, Destin, FL 11:00am Registration 1:00pm Shotgun Start Please contact Ms. Autrey or Ms. Rattray for sponsorship opportunities and for registration forms and information.
Dial a Viking
Contact: A. Hadsall-Allen ([email protected])
In need of last minute help moving, organizing, yard work, putting up holiday decorations, babysitting, computer help and more? Hire a Fort Walton Beach High School Viking to help you out! These band students are Eager and Dependable! The perfect way to help support the band and an inexpensive means to get the job done right.
(All money earned goes directly into the students accounts to pay for their individual band fees.) For more information, contact the Fort Walton Beach High School Band’s DIAL A VIKING program quickly through the school at 850-833-3300 ext. 2301, 850-424-3850 or email them directly at: DIALAVIKING@ gmail.com Thank you for your local support!
Sports News
Lady Viking Soccer
Contact: B. Latham (833-3300 ext. 1280)
Congratulations to Gloria Clark, Danielle Lang, and Sara Machado on their selection to participate in the Subway High School Senior All-Star Game! This game will be played: Thursday, February 23rd 5:00pm Gulf Breeze High School
Viking Cheerleaders
Contact: R. Jones (833-3300 ext. 3325)
Congratulations to the Competition Cheerleaders for placing 3rd at the FHSAA State Championships this past weekend! They have qualified for the National High School Cheerleading Championships in the Medium Varsity Coed Division and will travel to Orlando to compete on February 11th. Good luck, Vikings!
Pictured here are the competition cheerleaders: Eddie Alexis, Kristian Murray, Drey Dugas, Connor Cleveland, Jackson Cooper, Chase Cleveland, Shallan Lochtefeld, Lilly Weaver, Hayden Lowery, Brooke O’Keefe, Erin Moore, Dani Locht, Jaden Alligood, Ciera Lochtefeld, Vanessa Byrd, Tyla Lane-Scott, Kacie Daugherty, Courtney Triplett, Hannah Colgan, and Madison Musco.
Viking Cross Country & Track
Contact: L. Fields ([email protected])
We have begun fundraising efforts to revitalize the track area at Fort Walton Beach High School!! Please be sure to spread the word to family, friends and alumni and lend your support to this massive undertaking! For more information about how you can help, email [email protected] or visit www.FWBathletics.com/cms/track Thank you for your support!
Boys Basketball Fundraiser
Contact: J. Lavin ([email protected])
Gold’s Gym 6 week passes on sale for $20.00. No obligation to join after 6 weeks is up. 6 weeks starts as soon as you go in to sign up. Good at Destin and FWB locations. FWBHS receives 100% of money collected. Email or call John Lavin [email protected]. 850-833-3300 ext. 4404
