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SCHOOL BOARD NOTES
Proclamations for School Board Recognition Month
Boone County Schools joins other states and counties in the Commonwealth by honoring their board members from left to right: Karen Byrd, Bonnie Rickert, Dr. Maria Brown, Ed Massey, Steve Templeton, student representative Sam Gormley and Superintendent Dr. Randy Poe. The Boone County School District recognizes these individuals for their commitment and positive contributions to our students and schools. Proclamations were also presented from Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore and Florence Mayor Diane Whalen.
Break The Mold
Lisa Brewington, a 7th grade Math teacher at Gray Middle School is the January 2015
BREAK THE MOLD Winner. Mrs. Brewington is an "outside the box" teacher when it comes to teaching math. A passerby once witnessed Mrs. Brewington's class working on math problems while Kenny Loggin's Footloose was playing in the classroom. This person says they watched as she yelled the word 'SWITCH' and the class got up and moved one seat over in a snake-like pattern with the exception of one student. That student was at the end of the snake and needed to go to the head of the snake. To do so he had to dance all the way to his new seat. When a student is not doing well in class she comes up with creative ways to help. In one instance she invited the students' parents to a spaghetti dinner to discuss her expectations of the student to the parents. Because she cares so much about her students' success, Mrs. Brewington is considered authentic by everyone who knows her creative teaching methods.
Good News Items:
Chick-fil-a Stuff-the-Bus Competition
Last summer supporters of the Boone County School district turned out in a big way to help us win the "Stuff the Bus" competition sponsored by the Florence Chick-fil-a. It's a friendly competition between Boone County and Kenton County Schools to stuff each districts bus with school supplies for needy kids in each district. Boone County Schools has won the competition for the third straight year. Florence Chick-fil-a owner/operator Dustin Dichiara is seen centered here presenting the district a check for $500 at the school board meeting.
Parent Power
The Boone County Board of Education established the Boone County Schools' Parent Power Award to recognize involved parents. Those parents have had a significant impact on the advancement, growth and development of Boone County Schools. Their engagement and involvement directly impacts their child and other children. January's Parent Power Award recipients are: Holly Hall/Longbranch Elementary School, Daniel Campbell/Northpointe Elementary School and Lori Dolwick/Gray Middle School
Thank you Karen Byrd
A special Thank you from the Boone County School District to Karen Byrd for serving as Chair of the School Board. She has served in that capacity five times in her 21 years as School Board member. The School board voted Bonnie Rickert to serve as the 2015 School Boad chair. Vice chair is Dr. Maria Brown.
School Board members swearing in ceremony
Re-elected Boone County School Board Members Dr. Maria Brown, Karen Byrd and Bonnie Rickert are seen here being sworn into office by Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore January 7th, 2015.
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 ELEMENTARY NEWS Florence Elementary  
This year the Fourth Grade Service Learning Project is providing "welcome" bags supplying everyday essentials for the women and children that are housed at The Welcome House Center.
The Welcome House Center and Florence Elementary have been partnering together for several years. Throughout the year the Welcome House Center, located in Covington, provides a home like atmosphere and assists families to help them get back on their feet while going through difficult times. When a family has exhausted all their resources the shelter diligently works to place all family members at a temporary site between the Welcome House Center, for woman and children, Fairhaven for men, and the Brighton Center who works with children.
Jennifer Amos, Development Coordinator at the Welcome House Center of Northern Kentucky, spoke to the fourth grade students before the project to enlighten them about the center and answer questions about how they service their clients, like helping them find a place to live and a job. She told them when a family arrives at the shelter all their belongings are in a bag. The students were then asked what they would put in their bag. The response was food, water, warm clothes and shoes, Legos, lap top, and hair accessories. Most residences do not pack the essentials like hygiene products - tooth paste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, razors or even dish soap, paper towels and toilet paper.
The fourth graders opened this need to the entire school encouraging each grade level to bring in a particular item.
The students decorated bags donated by Remke Market, one of our community partners, and added personal drawings, uplifting letters, poems, and stories to brighten their day and give them hope. When Jennifer picked up the collected items it filled a cart and her vehicle. Now when a family arrives at the Welcome House Center, they can provide a personal bag filled with basic needs with the help of Florence Elementary. |
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Congratulations to Ockerman Middle School Cheerleaders  . They competed in the Jamfest National cheer competition
in Indianapolis. They placed first in the intermediate division and the team was awarded a partial paid bid to the U.S. finals in April.
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| HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Conner High Congratulations to the following students at Conner High. They were selected to be a part of the Northern Kentucky Select Band. More than 400 students auditioned for a spot in this group and only 155 were accepted. The group will rehearse on January 29th, 30th and 31st, then give a culminating performance on January 31st at 3:30 pm in Greaves Auditorium on the campus of NKU. Mike Thompson, Nick Schlie, Josh Brown, Zach Schulz, Matt Repka, Jasmine Li, Celeste Miller, Jacob Keller, Connor Dhonau, Wes Moreland, Luke Hart, Jeff Simon, and Dillon Bessler. Boone County High Congratulations to Sam Johnson from Boone County High for making it to the finals for the Cincinnati Overture Scholarship Competition. Sam is one of only 4 students that advanced to finals in the category of Theater. He is guaranteed a scholarship of $1000 but could earn a scholarship of $4,000 if he wins the competition. This is a great accomplishment up against some very stiff competition. Click here to learn more about the Overture Awards. Your school district is rooting for you Sam! |
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Students do you need help applying for a scholarship?
There are too many scholarships that are never awarded because potential recipients are either not aware of them or don't know how to apply for them.
The Interact Club of Boone County is inviting all students who are interested in learning more about applying for scholarships to attend its 7p.m. January 27th meeting at Scheben library. Please bring all your questions and enjoy the evening as a guest of the Interact Club.
Interact of Boone County is a community-based youth service group open to all persons ages 12 thru 18 in Northern Kentucky and sponsored by the Florence Rotary Club. Its meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month, year round at Scheben library in Union. There is NO charge for this event; however, seating is limited, therefore reservations are required. Please contact Barbara Rahn, Interact Advisor to reserve your space (859)663-8984. |
Take the GED test FREE 
If it's your first time taking the test here is how to take it for FREE.
Beginning January 26th, GED Testing Service is offering an opportunity for FIRST TIME TEST TAKERS to take $10.00 off the price of ONE of the tests. Combining this offer with the $20.00 voucher from the state, amounts to a FREE TEST!!!!
This offer applies to FIRST TIME TEST TAKERS ONLY. It can be combined with the state voucher. It is only good for one test. At check out, the student must enter the promo code: FTFSAVE$10 For more information how to get a state voucher and combine it with the $10 discount contact Lisa Rosenberg at lrosenberg0001@kctcs.edu or call 859.442.1695. |
