The Flight Log: Issue 6

Issue 6: October 4, 2024

Dear First Flight High School Families,

We are incredibly proud of our scholars here at First Flight High School! I want to take a moment to express our gratitude for the amazing teachers who work tirelessly each day to provide rigorous instruction. I spent a lot of time in classrooms this week, and I was truly impressed by the magnificent work our students and teachers are accomplishing together.

We are also excited about our upcoming Homecoming Dance this Saturday from 7 pm to 10 pm. The theme is "Aloha," and we can't wait for a fun evening!

Thank you for your continued support. Please enjoy some quality time with your loved ones this weekend.

Go Nighthawks!

Warm regards,

Joseph Bell Tyson

Monday, October 7

• Tennis (HOME) vs. Currituck in 3A Regional Qualifier, 4:30 PM

• JV/Varsity Volleyball (HOME) vs. NEATT, 4:30 PM/6:00 PM

• JV Soccer (HOME) vs. Norfolk Academy, 4:30 PM

• Varsity Soccer @ Currituck, 5:00 PM

Tuesday, October 8

• JV/Varsity Volleyball (HOME) vs. Edenton, 4:30 PM/ 6:00 PM

• Tennis at NCC Tournament at Currituck, 2:00 PM

Wednesday, October 9

• HOSA Red Cross Blood Drive, 11:00 AM-4:30 PM

• Cross Country @ Manteo, 5:00 PM

• Varsity Soccer @ Northeastern, 5:00 PM

• Powderpuff Football Game, 7:00 PM

Thursday, October 10

• JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Pasquotank, 4:30 PM/6:00 PM
• Varsity Soccer @ Edenton, 5:00 PM

Friday, October 11

• Varsity Football (HOME) vs. Hertford (Homecoming), 7:00 PM
  

The FFHS Leo Club and HOSA Club are sponsoring a drive to collect supplies for folks in the NC mountains who were impacted by Helene. A box truck near the front entrance is your drop-off spot this week and all next week from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Check out the attached flyer for most-needed items.

CollegeBoard will administer the SAT on campus TOMORROW, Saturday, Oct. 5th, for those who have pre-registered for the exam. Students are reminded to bring their charged Chromebook, photo ID, snack/water, and a calculator. Doors open for check-in from 7:30 to 8 a.m. Doors close at 8:00 AM and no late arrivals will be let in. Testing will conclude around noon. Any questions, please reach out to CollegeBoard directly or Dr. Wallin on campus.

Homecoming Theme: Destination: Aloha!

Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 5th, 7:00 PM -10:00 PM

Spirit Week: October 7th- October 11th

Powder Puff Football Game: Wednesday, October 9th: Gates open at 6:30 PM, Kickoff at 7:00; $5 Entry Fee

Homecoming Game: October 11th, Kickoff at 7:00 PM

College deadline season is approaching! Ms. Santana will be hosting Office Hours for students to stop by at any time during the day for help on Oct. 11 and Oct. 15.

Also, Ms. Santana and COA liaison John Hunting will be hosting their second FAFSA/RDS Workshop of the year on Tuesday, Oct. 8th from 5:30 PM -7:30 PM in the cafeteria. The workshop will be beneficial for any students graduating early to get support in completing their 24-25 FAFSA. Seniors graduating in the spring can also come to get help with their RDS and creating their FSA IDs. Please contact Ms. Santana if you plan to attend for more information on what to bring.

School counselors are meeting with seniors and their parents to talk about post-secondary options, the college application process, financial aid, etc. Seniors graduating in December who are planning to attend COA in January should schedule their senior meeting very early so there is sufficient time to get them set up to attend COA for free under the Dare Guarantee. School counselors' Calendly links for scheduling purposes can be found below.

• Lisa Wheless (A to G) – https://calendly.com/whelessli/seniormeeting
• Amy White (H to N) – https://calendly.com/whiteam/senior-meetings
• Beth Garrett (O to Z) – https://calendly.com/garrettbe/senior-meetings

Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County (CYP) held a State of the Child Conference in March of 2024, and one topic that came up was social media and technology usage by children. Kellie Flock, PA-C from Surf Pediatrics and Medicine, is very passionate about this topic and will be discussing it at a virtual workshop via Zoom on Tuesday (Oct. 8), from 6-7 p.m. Advance registration is required for this free workshop. Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit darekids.org/events to register or for more info. The Zoom link will be sent after registration.

There are several great events coming up for students in our Career and Technical Education programs!

October 9: Job shadow day at OBX Health. Students will spend the day at the hospital learning about all the jobs and people that make it run. From Med-flight to security to nursing to medical billing, the event is sure to start an IV on career possibilities. (all day)

October 10: COA- Elizabeth City, Heath Careers Day (all day)

October 10, 1:30 PM- 2:00 PM: Students can sign up in advance for a presentation by Action Plumbing OBX during Fly Time. Learn about this trade and more by signing up in advance through Mr. DePedro, Dr. Wallin or visit the Fly Time offerings for that date.

If you can volunteer tomorrow (Saturday, October 4th, anytime between 9 and noon), the PTO and SGA need help decorating for the Homecoming Dance. There is a sign-up on our Facebook page, but feel free to show up! Sign up to Volunteer to Help Decorate for the Homecoming Dance!

• Class Color Leis are $1 each
• Homecoming 2024 T-shirts are $20
• Hoodies are $32. Lei Day is Monday!!!

Also, a HUGE Thank you to our local sponsors for donating bottled water for the Homecoming Dance this Saturday!

The FFHS HOSA Club is holding its first American Red Cross Blood Drive of the year on Wednesday (Oct. 9) from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the upstairs rotunda. Students can learn more and sign up to donate by visiting with a HOSA Club member during lunches – a parent permission form is required for students who are 16 and 17. The drive also is open to community members. Find our drive by visiting redcrossblood.org and searching the 27948 zip code. Remember that every blood donation has the ability to save up to three lives!

Parents of grads, it's time to start planning for the Senior Ad tributes that are featured in the Shorelines Yearbook each year. This annual fun tradition lets you show off your senior through the years with cute photos and a heartfelt message as they leave The Nest. Learn more about sizes, prices, details and deadlines in our advertising sheet at this link. Ads also can be purchased and/or designed online at the secure online ordering site YearbookForever.com. Please contact yearbook adviser Steve Hanf with any questions at hanfst@daretolearn.org.

Consider buying a brick to raise money for First Flight Athletics! The bricks will be placed in front of our new sports complex sign on the roundabout. This year marks First Flight’s 20th year! Buy a brick to show your appreciation and to leave an everlasting mark. Brick size is 4X8 for $75.00. Engraving will be in all capital letters. Click below for the form.

Please remember that the new DCS calendar has our first semester ending before Christmas, which means all testing will take place the week before winter break. Students will need to plan on being in school for exams from Dec. 16-20 for fall semester classes and June 2-6 for spring semester classes.

Other dates of note include

• Homecoming Dance - Saturday, Oct. 5, 7:00PM-10:00PM
• Homecoming Parade and Game - Friday, Oct. 11
• Prom - Saturday, May 3
• Graduation - Friday, June 6, 7:00 p.m.

If you use Google Calendar and would like to include either FFHS athletics events and/or school events (all non-sports activities) to your personal calendars, click on the following links.

• Click me to view (and then add) the FFHS 2024-2025 EVENTS Calendar.
• Click me to view (and then add) the FFHS 2024-2025 ATHLETICS Calendar.

Additionally, at Open House we shared a helpful document with links to staying in touch with FFHS via various social media channels. That document can be accessed here.