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DECA
Buy a Yearbook Today!
It's that time of the year again! DECA has begun!! In
September we began lunch meetings and had great turn
out. New members may join in until November 9, 2016.
See the attached flyer for deadlines for purchasing, senior
ads and senior photos. Don't forget to purchase the
2016-2017 yearbook today. It is an amazing publication.
Please email Derek Kahler at [email protected] if you
have any questions.
During Homecoming Spirit Week, DECA will host 'Penny
Wars', a class competition where pennies are worth positive
points and all other currency is worth negative points. For
example, if a Senior puts 400 pennies in the Senior Jar, they
now have 400 points, and let's say they turn around and put
3 dollar bills in the Sophomore Jar, the Sophomores now
have negative (-) 300 point. The class who wins will receive
points towards the Spirit Class Competition. The winners will
be announced in next month's newsletter.
As we jump into the month of October, we begin preparing
for the 4th Annual McSpooky Night, an event we host for
the community children to have a fun and safe halloween.
The date of this event will be announced in the weeks to
follow.
This years officer team consists of: President -Hope
Newman, Vice President -Ryan Cockerill, Officer of
Marketing- Taylor Burrell, Officer of Finance -Chris Ransdell,
Officer of Hospitality -Kami Root. The officer team is very
excited for what this year of DECA has to offer. Our officer
team will also be participating in the 2016 JOLT (Joint Officer
Leadership Training) with DECA and BPA, Business
Professionals of America, in Mid- October at the Coeur
d’Alene Resort.
Hardhats, Hammers and Hotdogs – Field Trip
On October 6th 2016 we are taking a group of 75, 9th and
10th grade students to KTEC for the 9th annual Hardhats,
Hammers and Hot dogs event. This event is a career day for
students interested in pursuing a professional technical
career. The field trip will be from 10am-1:30pm. We are
taking a bus to and from KTEC. Permission slips are required.
See Mrs. Dahlgren in the counseling office with questions.
At Hardhats, Hammers and Hot dogs students will:
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Tour KTEC and learn about programs offered
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Meet the KTEC staff/ teachers
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Visit information booths
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Experience hands-on projects and activities
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Work with experienced local trade and
manufacturing
professionals
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And… Have a free hot dog lunch!
It’s a great way to experience KTEC prior to your junior year!
Please sign up in the counseling office at PFHS. Permission
slips are due back asap – or by October 5th at the latest.
Space is limited!!! See attached flyer.
ASVAB Opportunity
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be available for students to take at PFHS on Wednesday,
November 30th, 2016. The ASVAB is not just for students interested in joining the military, but also can be used for
students who are still unsure about what types of careers they are interested in pursuing. We will be offering the
CAT-ASVAB which is a computer, adaptive test that will take approximately 90 minutes. We welcome all students,
particularly 11th and 12th graders, to sign up for the ASVAB in the counseling office, or speak with their counselor.
Senior Calendar
Senior parents: There is A LOT to do for those college bound seniors this fall! See the attached calendar for upcoming
senior year dates. All seniors will receive this calendar and more in their government classes. Contact the counselors or
near peers if you have any questions!
SAT & ACT Information:
SAT Dates & Registration
SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration
November 5, 2016
October 7, 2016
October 25, 2016
December 3, 2016
November 3, 2016
November 22, 2016
To register online for the SAT please visit:​ https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
ACT Dates & Registration
ACT Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration
October 22, 2016
September 16, 2016
September 17-30, 2016
December 10, 2016
November 4, 2016
November 5-18, 2016
To register online for the ACT please visit: ​http://www.act.org/content/act/en/register.html
Financial Aid Parent Workshops
Attention Senior Parents:
This year there has been a change in submitting your student's’ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); students
will now be allowed to be submitted as early as Oct 1st.
Post Falls High School will be hosting several FAFSA/financial aid workshops. Please attend any one of these workshops to
receive assistance with completing your student's’ FAFSA. Workshops will be held on the following dates, located at PFHS
library:
● October 5th
6-7:30pm
● October 26th 6-7:30pm
● November 16th 6-7:30pm
● December 7th 6-7:30pm
Trojan Table
Trojan Table has started again for the 2016-17 school year. Students will have access to homework help, study time, and
computer use after school in our library. There is no need to sign up, everyone is welcome on any day the program is
running.
Monday – Thursday 2:35-3:35 pm in the PFHS Library. Snacks provided. No Admittance after 2:45 pm.
Tutoring Credit
Post Falls HS offers several courses where students can earn credit by helping tutor other students. Tutors can work in the
high school with peers, in an elementary school, or in a special need classroom. Tutors work in small groups or one-on-one
settings within a classroom to provide support for students struggling in an academic area. It requires strong aptitude in the
subject area, patience, compassions, and an encouraging personality.
Here is an example of the great work that tutors do at PFHS:
“I want to thank you for the high quality tutors… A, L, and B are enthusiastic, wanting to work with kids and seem to be
naturals at it. They really interact well with the elementary students!”
Please see your counselor if interested.
Educational Talent Search (ETS)
Welcome back Post Falls High School Students!Educational Talent Search (ETS) is here to help with your future educational
and career goals. Here are some things we provide our ETS students: College/Career Exploration, scholarship information,
college application help, FAFSA help, tutoring. etc.
We have an advisor in room 241 every day of the week to assist you with all of these things. ETS also takes multiple field
trips each school year to a variety of colleges and universities in the area. If you are interested in this FREE program, an
application is attached or just stop by room 241 (College and Career Center) and pick one up. All applications should be
turned in to room 241 (College and Career Center). Look forward to working with you!
Elizabeth Jewell
Continuing Education Specialist
Educational Talent Search
Upcoming PSAT: Wednesday, October 19th
All sophomores have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test) on Wednesday, October 19th. The PSAT is given nationally as a comprehensive test of
students’ critical reading, mathematics and writing skills, but also can qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship
Program providing possible scholarship opportunities. To help your child prepare for the PSAT, practice booklets were
passed out to all students in their English class. These practice booklets have sample test questions and guidelines to help
familiarize students with not only the PSAT exam but also the SAT exam (which is taken in the junior year). This is a great
opportunity for students to see their college readiness test scores. Please encourage them to take this very seriously. Free
test prep can be found at www.khanacademy.org/sat or after school with our Near Peers in room 241.
*Any Juniors who wish to retake the PSAT, please pay your registration fee of $20 to Mrs. Hodl in the main office by Friday,
10/14. Seats are limited, first come first serve.
PFHS TROJAN GEAR
Order your new PFHS Sweatshirts, t-shirts and longsleeves today! We have two new designs for 2016! Check them out
below. Turn in your order forms to the business office or order online. ​www.tinyurl.com/pf-gear
Post Falls High School CRAFT FAIR
Vendors Needed! PFHS Annual Craft Fair benefiting the ARTS is November 5th, 2016 from 10am-4pm. 10x10 booths
starting at $40. More info and registration through our website. ​www.tinyurl.com/pf-craft-fair
Post Falls High School Drama Department Presents Dracula
The Post Falls High School drama department is proud to present Steven Dietz's adaptation of Bram Stoker's, Dracula. Don't
miss the first theatrical production in our brand new performing arts auditorium. Performances run Thursday through
Saturday, October 27 -29, 2016. All performances begin promptly at 7:00pm. There will also be a matinee at 2:00pm on
Saturday, October 29. Admission is $5.00. Please come out to support the drama department, experience the new
auditorium, and witness this amazing performance.
Athlete of the Week
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9/15 -Nick Morris Jr. Boys soccer: Nick had a game winning goal against Lewiston and opened the scoring in
a 3-2 win over Lake City last Tuesday.
9/22-Sydney Shanahan freshman Cross Country: Sydney placed 5th
​ ​ in varsity girls CDA Invitational.
9/28-Abby Gennett Jr. Girls Soccer: Abby’s strong play in the back line helped hold the Moscow team to
only 4 shots on goal in a 3-0 win.
PFHS Activity and Athletic Schedules
PFHS activity and athletic schedules are available online at:
http://schedules.schedulestar.com/Post-Falls-High-School-Post-Falls-ID