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Welcome back to Simon Says, the SK e-News.
Put me in coach . . . IT'S TIME FOR SPRING SPORTS AGAIN!
Still Time to Order Your SK Yearbooks . . .
The 2010-2011 SK Yearbook is $48.
You may order through the mail with the order form sent to through Smart Pay or by calling 1-800-853-1337.
Deadline for ordering yearbooks is April 15 with name stamping. You should receive a total of two mailings.
PEACE CRANES INHABITING SK . . . The arts classes will be strategically placing origami peace cranes throughout the school to symbolize our hope for peace and recovery for Japan and its citizens.
Peace Cranes became a symbol of hope and peace when a young girl named Sadako Sasaki was a victim of radiation disease (Leukemia) from the atom bomb which fell on Hiroshima in 1945. She died at the age of 12. She tried to fold a thousand cranes, a symbol of longevity, with the belief she would recover if she accomplished the task.
She could only complete 644, but millions of children all over the world sent cranes to Hiroshima to express their own hope for peace.
We are placing these cranes all over the school in strategic places as a symbol of our hope for Japan.
Looking Ahead . . .
Seniors.....cap & gowns must be ordered by April 1 @ the late order price of $45.00. If you plan on attending the commencement ceremonies, you must wear a cap & gown. See Mrs. Lawson with questions and/or order forms.
3/23 Hungry Man Challenge - CANCELLED
4/1 Last chance to order cap & gowns!
4/9 National ACT Date
4/11-4/15 SPRING BREAK
4/15 Deadline for Ordering Yearbooks
5/6 Prom
5/12 Honors Night
5/17 No School / Election Day
5/30 No School / Memorial Day
6/11 National ACT Date
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SENIORS . . . Please notify Mrs.Cooper in the counseling office of any and all scholarship offers you receive so we can include them in Honors Night.
SCHOLARSHIPS!!!!! The scholarship listing has been updated again. Go to Simon Kenton's website to see the latest scholarships. Come down to the counseling office for copies of the many applications that have come in over the past couple of weeks.
Don't forget to checkout Simon Kenton Senior News on Facebook.
Kenton County Retired Teachers Association is offering a small scholarship to anyone with a major in Education that is a Junior, Senior or Postgraduate student. You must be a Kenton County resident to apply. The application is available on http://sites.google.com/site/kcrta2009/home
The Kenton County Education Association (KCEA) is offering a scholarship to seniors who are children of KCEA members. See the counseling office for an application or download an application at www.mykcea.com.
GATEWAY CTC
CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, March 22
6:30 PM
Covington Campus
Cafeteria
SENIORS & PARENTS OF SENIORS . . . The scholarship listings have been updated. Go to SK's website and click on Scholarship Summary. This is bold and underlined in the paragraph under Scholarship Summaries.
Mrs. Atkinson has a Facebook page just for seniors. It is called Simon Kenton High School Senior News. Go to Faceook and look up it up! Also, go to SK's website and find the newest listing of scholarships in the counseling section.
Need community service hours?
Volunteer at the William E. Durr Branch Library. Contact Georgeann Pearson at 963.4032 to arrange your volunteer experience.
Volleyball Tournament workers needed . . . We are in need of volunteers to help man concessions, door admissions and clean up after the event. This is a 2-day tourney on March 26 & 27. Call 743-4821 if you can help.
Summer Camps
Kentucky Forest Leadership Program
June 13-17 $350 University of Kentucky Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center Jabez, KY (near Somerset) For more information, contact Douglas McLaren, Extension Forester 859.257.2703 or dmclaren@uky.eduhttp:///www.kyforestrycamp.com
PAEMS
Pre-College Academic Experience in Math & Science June 19-July 1 2-Week residential learning experience in computer science, math, and natural sciences for academically talented & rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Georgetown College $700 Deadline for Applications: April 11 Request an application: paems@georgetwoncollege.edu or call 502.863.8088 PRIME
Preparing Regional Increases in Mathematic Educators PRIME eligible students are: · Senior high school students planning to be in their freshman year at NKU in the Fall 2011 (Early PRIME) or students between their freshman and sophomore year at NKU (Advance PRIME) · US Citizens or nationals or permanent resident aliens · Majoring in or considering a major in mathematics The summer program is a 200 hour program over a period of up to 8 weeks. Stipend Amounts: $2000 for early PRIME & $2200 for Advance PRIME To apply: http://prime.nku.edu
JUNIORS AND SENIORS
YOU'RE INVITED!!
What: Workshops to receive information about admissions, financial aid & academic programs
When: 10 AM-11 AM on April 2, April 16, May 7
Where: Gateway Community & Technical College
Boone Campus Center for Advanced Manufacturing (Room B104B)
No Reservation Required ~ Parents Welcome
Contact Admissions @ 442.1134 for More Information
www.gateway.kctcs.edu |
Prom 2011 - Unmask The Night
May 6 from 8-Midnight
@ Receptions
· Only hand-held masks will be permitted Ticket Sales (During lunch & before school in Room 203) April 6-8 & April 19-22 Tickets ~ $40 per person If you are planning on bringing a "NON-SK" date you must fill out anapproval form, have signed by principal and return to Mrs. Stephanie Schneider (Room 203) by April 26. Prom Court Voting During Lunch 1st round of voting April 27 & 28 2nd round of voting May 2 & 3 · Must have purchased a prom ticket in order to be on court and/or to vote. · Two courts: Junior & Senior · 1st round will include everyone who purchased a ticket · Top 25 girls/boys in each grade will make 2nd round · Prom court will be made up of top 10 voted seniors and top 10 voted juniors · Prom King/Queen & Prince/Princess decided from 2nd round of voting KMEA Chorus Contest The SK Combined Women's Ensemble will be performing on Thursday, March 24 for the KMEA Spring Assessment Festival. This will take place at Calvary Baptist Church in Covington @ 10 AM. As this is an open performance, all are welcome to attend and show support for our girls. Participating students should have their permission slip and fee turned in as soon as possible
TOY DRIVE
Please donate battery-operated toys (simple, one function) for students with disabilities.
SK and Cummins Filtration are partnering together to adapt these toys for students with motor difficulties.
The adapted toys will be distributed to special needs classrooms throughout the Kenton County District.
Please bring the toys to school by March 31.
For more information:
Karen Arnold
859.960.0186
karen.arnold@kenton.kyschools.us |
The Hungry Man Challenge has been cancelled.
Amnesty International There will be an Amnesty International meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at 2:30 PM in Room 207. Let Miss Hoerlein know if there is a topic you would like on the agenda. New members are welcome.
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meets every Monday @ 2:30 PM in Room 314. It is cancelled this week.
The Future Farmers of America and SK has a dynamic, active, award-winning chapter! FFA meets monthly in Room 218 on the 2nd Thursday of each month. (Upcoming meetings are April 14, May 12)
The Executive Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month in room 218.
JAM-C (Japanese, Anime & Manga Club) meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Room 209 @ 2:30 PM.
Pioneer Pride Club always meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 2:30 PM in Room 207. We need all members to attend these important meetings.
Hanner's Heroes Students who are participating in the National Youth Service Summit -- permission slips are due to the guidance department by Friday, March 25.
| Congratulations to these Pioneers . . . |
During the state tournament held in Lexington last weekend, A J Crone bowled in the singles matches held on Sunday. He did an outstanding job of showing skill and composure as a first-year bowler at this level. He rolled a 778 in a 4-game series to place 19 out of 32 bowlers.
The team is looking forward to next year because bowling will become a varsity sport in the KHSAA. |
SK Rocked Regionals . . . SK had the most state qualifiers from any school in the Northern art region - 6. Out of 25 works entered, SK received 15 awards, giving us the most awards in total and in percentage.
(Students with the * by their name qualified for state.)
*Tori Parrett - 1st place mixed media -state
Rebecca Hutchinson - 2nd place printmaking
*Megan Clifton - 1st place graphic design
*Kaytlyn Exeler - 2nd place fashion
Kaytlyn Exeler - honorable mention fashion
*Tori Parrett - 1st place textiles
Megan Clifton- 2nd place textiles
Tori Parrett - 3rd place sculpture
*Kelly Rosen - Best of Show 2-D
*Jordan Williamson - 1st place digital media
Jordan Williamson - 2nd place digital media
Jordan Williamson - 3rd place digital media
*Kaytlyn Exeler - 1st place Cultural Diversity
Tori Parrett- 3rd place Cultural Diverrsity
The SK Academic Team won 3 matches at the Governor's Cup state tournament to advance to the quarterfinals. Congratulations to Casey Young, Luke Wilson, Cody Sterling, Jordan Williamson, Jordan Klare, Matt Childers, Jacob Graham and Ryan Collins. Casey Young also finished 7th in the state in social studies written assessment. The team will now begin preparing for the NAQT state tournament in April to attempt to qualify for the NAQT High School National Championship Tournament. Freshman-Sophomore Dance Court
2nd Attendant - David Bergman & Hannah Smith
1st Attendant - Christopher Setters & Taylor Draud
King/Queen - Lashon Polston & Erica Lang
The Simon Kenton High School Fieldhouse has been named the Cook-Wagner Fieldhouse in recognition of Junior (Leonard) & Betty Sue Cook and Randall & Patsy Wagner in recognition and appreciation for their decades of faithfulness and their unending support of Pioneer athletics.
These families were instrumental (physically and financially) in getting the football program started at SK.
SK entrepreneurship students raised $1000 to benefit Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)) of Northern Kentucky. CASA provides court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes.
Odyssey of the Mind Congratulations to SK's team on a 2nd place finish in Division III competition.
Members of the FFA competed in the regional Impromptu Speaking Contest held at Gallatin County. Each student had 20 minutes to prepare a 4-5 minute speech on a given topic. Congratulations to the following students that competed:
Kay Jackson - Poultry: Superior Rating
Tessa Combs - Fruit & Vegetable Production: Superior Rating
Mackenzie Penick - Beef: Superior Rating & 2nd place in Region. Going to State.
Gabby Decker - Small Animal: Superior Rating & 1st in Region. Going to State.
Congratulations to Elyssa Carmony for 2nd Place in the Most Talented event at the recent FBLA contest.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
12th - Sarah McCafferty (nominated by Ms. Dukes)
11th - Mitchell Dean-Brown (nominated by Mr. Girard)
10th - Shelby Bishop (nominated by Ms. Edwards)
9th - Tom Eichert (nominated by Mr. Gilbert, Ms. Osterhage, Mr. Meloche & Mr. Fossett)
Tristan Clement - 9th
Andrew Langguth - 10th
Malia Kidwell - 11th
Lauren Mardis - 12th
PIONEER COUPON WINNERS
Nate Powell nominated by Ms. Crites
Natalie Moser nominated by Ms. Campbell
Hannah Johnson nominated by Ms. Cross
Sam Motz nominated by Ms. Snowden
Brittany Parker nominated by Ms. Echegaray |
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| Around the Community . . . |
Baseball Fundraiser The baseball team is currently involved in their annual fundraiser with the goal this year to raise enough money to buy a tarp for the infield. The team is selling discount cards. You can get them from any baseball player, Mr. Walton or Mr. Walker. Please help out the team this year! Thanks in advance from Coach Finn and the baseball program.
Sideliners (Football) Fundraiser
ANNUAL MULCH SALE
$4 a bag
3 types (Black Platinum, Black Enhanced, Red Enhanced)
Customer Pick-Up OR player/team delivery for a $10 donation.
Orders can also we processed @ www.skmulch.com Fast-Pitch Softball Fundraiser
The softball team will be sponsoring a fundraiser @ Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday, May 16. Tell your server you're eating for the SK softball team!
Piner Archery Fundraiser The Piner Archery Team is having a fundraiser at El Toro in Walton on Wednesday evening (3/23) from 6:30-8:30. Come out and support the team!
Good Night. Sleep Tight.
PBS Sprout Tuck-In
Summit View Middle School is teaming up with PBS Sprout, the 24-hour preschool TV channel, to bring you The Great Sprout Tuck-In, a program which encourages families to share in the spirit of giving. The name of our event is Good Night. Sleep Tight. Our goal is to ensure that every child has a new pair of pajamas and their own bedtime book to read each night.
Come in your pajamas, bring your sleeping bag and get ready for a night of singing, reading, dancing, face painting, balloon animals, food and a movie. Admission is one pair of new pajamas or a new book.
Each person will get one free piece of pizza. Addition slices and drinks are $0.50 each along with yummy baked goods you can buy from $0.25 to $1each. The movie will be appropriate for any age!!!
Hosted by Paws for a Cause
Friday, March 25
5:30-8:30
Summit View Middle School
5002 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
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MONDAY 3/21
FBLA
Room 289
2:30 PM
FCA
Cancelled
Musical Practice
Auditorium
2:45 PM
Baseball - Frosh
v. Boone @ SK
5 PM
Tennis - Girls
v. Williamstown
@ SK 3:45 PM
FP Softball V/JV
v. Ludlow @ SK
5 PM
TUESDAY 3/22
TTYL
Lawyers Group
Auditorium C
9 AM
Parish Kitchen
Field Trip
Mrs. Thiel's Classes
Room 291
2:40-3:40 PM
Math Tutoring
Room 331
2:40-3:40 PM
Musical Practice
Auditorium
2:45 PM
Tennis - Boys
@ Ryle
3:45 PM
Kenton County
School District
Ambassadors
LMC
4 PM
Driving Class
Room 181
4 PM
Baseball - Varsity
@ Newport 5 PM
Baseball - Reserve
v. Newport @ SK
5 PM
Baseball - Frosh
@ Scott
5 PM
WEDNESDAY 3/23
Cafeteria
3 PM
Baseball - Varsity
v. St. Henry @ SK
5 PM
Baseball - Reserve
@ St. Henry
5 PM
Baseball - Frosh
@ Scott
5 PM
FP Softball V/JV
v. Holy Cross @ SK
5 PM
KMEA Contest
Chorus
@ Calvary
10 AM
Math Tutoring
Room 331
9th Grade Math
Tutoring
2:40 - 3:40 PM
Room 105
Tennis - Boys
v. Holy Cross @ SK
3:45
Tennis - JV Girls
@ Notre Dame
4 PM
FP Softball - Frosh
v. Trimble @ SK
5 PM (DH)
Twenhofel Band
Auditorium
7 PM
FRIDAY 3/25
Indoor Percussion
Cafeteria
3 PM
Winter Guard
Cafeteria
3 PM
Tennis - Girls
v. Calvary @ Richardson Road
3:45 PM
Baseball - Varsity
@ Grayson County
Battle of the Bluegrass
Baseball - Frosh
v. St. Henry @ SK
5 PM
FP Softball - V/JV
v. Cooper @ SK
5 PM
SATURDAY 3/26
Kings Soccer
All Day
Stadium
Cheerfest
Gym
8 AM
Baseball - Varsity
@ Grayson County
Battle of the Bluegrass
FP Softball - Frosh
@ Dixie (DH)
SUNDAY 3/13
Kings Soccer
All Day
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