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Simon Says. . .

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Simon Kenton High School

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Greetings!

Welcome back to another week of Simon Says, your SK e-newsletter and source of all things SK . . .

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THE SOPHOMORE PLAN TEST IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

We encourage all sophomores to get plenty of sleep, eat breakfast and do your best on the PLAN test. Remember -- you will be going to your homerooms for testing after reporting to 1st period for attendance.

The SK Marching Band is hosting the Inaugural Simon Kenton Marching Band Classic this Saturday, October 1. There are nine bands from Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio competing.

The preliminaries begin at 2 PM with awards at 4:45 PM. The finals start at 6:45 PM with awards at 9:30 PM.

Bands attending:

New Albany HS, Indiana

Rising Sun HS, Indiana

Nicholas County HS, Kentucky

Shelby County HS, Kentucky

Southwester HS, Indiana

Indian Hill HS, Ohio

Silver Creek HS, Indiana

Westerville North HS, Ohio

Bloomington HS South, Indiana

THE PSAT TEST IS COMING UP . . .

Wednesday, October 12

Sophomores & Juniors

$15 ~ Make Checks Payable to SK

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Is your son or daugher a SENIOR? There will be a SENIOR CLASS MEETING this Wednesday, September 28 @ 10:30 AM to discuss caps/gowns and announcements.

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The City of Walton needs your help. City adminstrators are currently conducting a survey regarding the possibility of building a YMCA in the area. Please complete the survey. Your input is greatly appreciated.

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UPCOMING EVENTS . . .

BASEBALL TEAM MEETING

Who: All New & Returning Players and Parents

When: Tuesday @ 7 PM
Where: SK Auditorium

CHORUS CONCERT

October 3

7 PM

Auditorium
Free Admission

(Participating students should arrive at 6:30 PM)

SK PTSA

SK Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)

Monday, October 10

7 PM

Library Media Center

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

November 3

4 PM - 7 PM

No Appointments Necessary

SK SKYLINE FUNDRAISER

First Monday of Every Month

Mention SIMON KENTON

and 10% of Your Bill Will Be

Credited to SK as Part of Our

Ongoing Fundraiser.

Thanks to State Farm Insurance

and PNC Bank for Matching a

Portion of the Proceeds.

1^st ANNUAL SK CAMPUS RUN

to Benefit the SK Softball Team

Saturday, November 5th, 2011 9 AM @ SK

Race day registration will begin at 8AM

REGISTRATION: BEFORE Oct 17 Early Bird Rate: $20.00

AFTER Oct 17 & Race Day Rate: $25.00

RACE DIVISIONS: 12 & under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50 & over

AWARDS: Top Male & Female overall. Top 3 Male and Female in each division.

THE COURSE: 5K (3.1 miles) through the SK Campus

Make checks payable to: Simon Kenton Softball

Mail To: Jeff Morgan, 643 Branch Court, Independence, KY 41051

3^rd ANNUAL SK SOFTBALL GOLF OUTING

OCTOBER 15, 2011

"FOX RUN" @ KENTON COUNTY GOLF COURSE

*$300.00 Per Foursome ($75 per player)

*Registration begins @ 8:00 AM

*Shot Gun Start @ 9:00 AM

*Golf Carts

*Dinner provided

*Longest Drive & other contests

*Gift Bags for all players

*Door Prizes @ dinner

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

Counseling Corner . . .

News from the SK Counseling Department

National College Fair

Sunday, October 2

Duke Energy Center

Cincinnati, Ohio

Seniors are receiving a publication about this event through their English classes.

Seniors and parents -- check out the Facebook page Simon Kenton High School Seniors . Mrs. Atkinson has created this for parents and seniors for up-to-date information specific to seniors.

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Morehead State University Open Houses

October 8 ~ November 5 ~ February 4 ~ March 10

University of Louisville

U of L First Look

Thursday, October 6

6 PM - 8 PM

The Gardens of Park Hills

1622 Dixie Highway

Park Hills, KY

Reservations NOT required.

For complete details: http://louisville.edu/admissions/visit/hometown

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University of Louisville Campus Preview Day

Saturday, October 15

U of L Campus

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Thomas More

Fall Preview Day

Saturday, November 19

9 AM - Noon

Administration Building

RSVP: Office of Admissions 859.344.3332

or www.thomasmore.edu/preview

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Eastern Kentucky University

EKU Spotlight Days

October 1 ~ November 19 ~ December 3 ~ Janauary 21

Complete a web application before Spotlight Day or complete a paper application at the event and present your high school transcript and EKU will waive the $20 application fee!

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Golf Team Update. . .

Congratulations to the boys golf team on a very good season. The team ended the varsity season with 3 straight wins to end at 7-7, the best year in a long time. The JV team ended with a 3-0-1 record. (One match ended b/c of darkness).

Notable wins this year over Dixie who was 7-0 at the time, Scott, Holy Cross and Pendleton County. Low rounds of the year were Tyler Stephens (38), Zach Wolfe (two 39s). John Parrett and Brady Magee both shot 39s, as well. Congratulation, Coach Tim Mefford and the team!

Get Involved @ SK

INTERESTED IN STLP?

There will be a meeting Thursday after school in the library for any students interested in participating in STLP this year.

SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS

Attention all Spanish Club officers -- there will be an officer meeting on Thursday, September 29 from 2:30-3 PM in Room 314. Please plan to attend as we will be working on plans for the next club meeting.

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meets every Tuesday after school in Room 314. Whether you're an athlete or a fan - come join us whenever you can make it. All are welcome! Please remember your $5 dues for those who have not paid yet.

NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?

Piner Elementary School is looking for volunteers to help with the Fall Festival on October 22 from 5 PM - 9 PM. Any students looking for community service hours, stop by and talk to Ms. Shawn Kannady in Room 186 for more details.

JAM-C. . . will meet on the 2nd and last Thursday of each month.

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) will meet Monday, September 26 in Room 289 at 2:30 PM. New members are welcome. Meetings last about 30 minutes. If you like fun, travel and competition, join us on Monday for pizza and refreshments and find out what FBLA is all about.

The FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA) meets in Room 314 from 2:30-3:30 every Tuesday. You don't have to be an athlete to come -- everyone is welcome!

BOYS TENNIS will have open court practice every Wednesday in September from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at the SK courts. This is open to any boy interested in playing tennis. Bring a racquet and water.

HEY SK STAFF . . . Running/walking after school on Mondays.

Open to everyone! Meet down by the gym after school.

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