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ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER
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May 24, 2016
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July , 2016!
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The Boone County School District 5-year Strategic Plan is focused on "Career, College, and Life" readiness for all students. The plan was developed using the input of parents, educators, and other stakeholders collected at numerous community meetings.
#Boone2020 is an exciting new social media campaign designed specifically to promote dialogue and transparency around the goals and details of the strategic plan. We want to engage in a two-way dialogue with you and give you opportunities to learn more about innovative teaching and learning going on in Boone County Schools. This week we take you to Conner High School for their Aerospace program.
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CAREER EXPLORATION
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| | CHS takes trophy 4th year in a row! |
Conner High School
Aerospace Program
This is Richard Henson's Aeronautical Engineering Wing Design class. Each year they enter a wing design competition at the University of Kentucky's College of Engineering and each year for the past three years Mr. Henson's Conner High School class has taken 1st place. This year they faced a dual challenge; one to design a specific wing and two Mr. Henson was virtually starting over with new students with only one veteran student from his previous wing design classes.
Senior James Delahunty says what he likes most about this class is getting hands on experience versus reading a textbook. "I like learning from my mistakes and you can't do that with textbooks." Here Delahunty and fellow students are working on the measurements for the wing. The wing is made of foam. They have cut holes into it in a checkerboard fashion. This year's competition requirement is to know weight and balance. So they have to design a wing as light as possible yet it has to be able to carry multiple weights; liquids, solids and loose coins. The further back the weights are from the nose of the aircraft the more points the team gets. Below are pictures from the competition.
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Students from Mr. Henson's Aeronautical Engineering class have a head start in college. Mr. Henson says 75% of his students have gone on to study Engineering and about 50% of those go into Aerospace Engineering.
Mr. Henson's class once again proved superior in wing design, winning the trophy for a 4th year in a row at the UK Somerset, Kentucky competition. It was a proud accomplishment not only the students but also for Mr. Henson who is retiring this year.
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 ELEMENTARY
Breakfast of Champions Congratulations to the more than 200 Elementary School students who received regional, state and national awards! They were celebrated this past weekend at our 17th annual Breakfast of Champions. The breakfast also celebrates the parents, teachers, coaches, volunteers and principals who spend countless hours organizing activities and supporting students in being successful in those activities. Here's a look at some of our distinguished students.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL
Evening With The Stars
Congratulations to the hundreds of Middle and High School students who placed first, second or third place in the state or nationally for a school sponsored event as well as for outstanding achievements in academics! Those students were honored for being Boone County Schools finest at the 17th annual Evening With The Stars this month. Here's a look at some of our distinguished students.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Conner High School - Senior Awards Night
Conner High School honored their best and brightest students of the Class of 2016 last week. Multiple Scholarships and Awards were presented as well as the Commonwealth Award presented by Representative Addia Wuchner, Military Awards, the National Merit Academic Scholarship Presentation, College Scholarships, Department Awards, the President's Education Academic Award, College Readiness Awards, the Senior Class Gift and Conner High's signature Character Counts Presentation of Stoles.
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SCHOOL BOARD NOTES - May
Break The Mold
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Abbegail Kuhn
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North Pointe Elementary 5th grade teacher Abbegail Kuhn is May's Break The Mold recipient. Recipients can be nominated either by administrators, colleagues or parents. This parent nominator said of Mrs. Kuhn:
"The greatest compliment a parent can give is to entrust their child with another. Mrs. Abbegail Kuhn takes the role seriously and treats the students as if they were her own. This probably seems like a natural comment, as teachers do love and nurture their students every year; however, Mrs. Kuhn has been a game-changer for my child and I will be forever grateful." 'My daughter has struggled academically since she started school.
Communication is part of education, but Mrs. Kuhn takes it to the next level. Multiple times this year I have received an email or voice message to let me know my daughter has done something amazing in class. But, more importantly, my child receives encouragement throughout the year, including post-it notes stuck on her agenda and feedback on assignments.
Mrs. Kuhn treats every child like they are the only one. The community talks--and Mrs. Kuhn's name is synonymous with 'the best teacher-ever'. She reaches out to families, has helped a classmate move and has taken them dinner. She helped a child find their lost dog, checks on students when they are sick and goes to events outside of school. She truly knows every student in the room.
Mrs. Kuhn deserves recognition. I will never be able to express how I feel about Abbegail Kuhn because words cannot begin to do justice for all that she has done for my daughter and her classmates.'
Break The Mold is sponsored by Yesterday's Cafe and Matcha Bar.
Rotary Teachers of the Year
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| | Left: Julia Hansel, Middle Michelle David, Right: Dr. Poe |
The Florence Rotary Club presented three Rotary Teacher of the Year awards to three Boone County teachers employed by public, private or parochial schools. The club recognizes teachers for exemplary service in their professional and community roles. Congratulations to Chad Caddell of Stephens Elementary School and Julia Hansel from Conner Middle School and Michelle David of Cooper High School.
Rotary Outstanding Student of the Year
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Congratulations to Megan Cantrell of Boone County High School for being named the Outstanding Student of the Year by the Florence Rotary Club!
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Zane Dennler
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Conner High School Senior and member of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council was presented with the Academic All-Star Award recognizing his academic success at the Northern Kentucky Excellence in Education Celebration.
Golden Apple Award Winning Teachers
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| L to R: Michelle David, Melissa Dunn, Kyle Holloway, Elizabeth Kamradt
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The following Boone County teachers were presented with Golden Apple Awards, at the recent Northern Kentucky Excellence in Education Celebration, for their outstanding dedication and profound effect on the lives of the children they teach. Congratulations to:
Kyle Holloway- Erpenbeck Elementary
Melissa Dunn- Yealey Elementary
Elizabeth Kamradt- Connor Middle
William Kidwell- Gray Middle School
Michelle David- Cooper High
Storer/Toyota Business Engagement Collaboration Award Recipient
Dr. Karen Cheser was honored as the Robert
Storer/Toyota Business Engagement Collaboration Award Recipient, during the Northern Kentucky Excellence in Education Celebration. This award recognizes an educator who goes above and beyond to create collaborative business partnerships within a school or school district. This is important because a partnership with business helps our students in every way imaginable - it can make their learning more relevant and depending on the partnership it helps the students develop work ethic skills. There are so many different ways to engage business in schools- and Karen is a master at bringing business into the Boone County Schools!
2016 Outstanding Business Woman
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Congratulations to Sue Sorrell of Conner High School. She is the recipient of the Helen Carroll Champion of Education Award from the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky 2016 Awards.
Mrs. Sorrell didn't set out to be an educator. She started as an accountant, but was inspired by what she saw in her husband, also a teacher. "I saw what a difference he was making and decided to pursue a job in the field of education. And since I had a business background, an accounting background, (teaching business) it just seemed a natural place to go," she says.
At Conner High School, she went beyond teaching the subject in the classroom. She was the internship coordinator for the Tech Prep Regional Network, an advisor for Future Business Leaders of America and an advisor for the Leadership League. She is known as "the teacher in NKY who really
understands business and how to prepare students for success," said Janice Way of Leadership Kentucky in her nomination letter.
Sorrell's students are thankful for her passion and assistance. Korey Ryle with GE Aviation Management said in her nomination letter. "She taught me to set challenging goals for myself, have confidence in my abilities, and respond with resiliency when obstacles arise. Without her support, I doubt that I would have achieved the successes of which I am so proud."
Jessica Pass- Boone County High School -2016 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators.
Jessica was recognized as a tech-savvy educator with a passion for using digital technology and media, a leader with the desire to empower her peers and share strategies around digital medial integration, an active sharer of content and ideas through social media and as a PBS Education ambassador who embraces life-long learning, collaboration and recognizes the power technology has to inspire students. Jessica, congratulations and thank you for integrating best practices in digital learning at Boone County High School! Parent Power
The Boone County Board of Education established the PARENT POWER Award to recognize parents who have a significant impact on the advancement, growth and development of Boone County Schools. Your engagement and involvement in your child's education has a substantial influence. Congratulations to the following parents:
| Burlington Elementary | Dale McCleese, Shayne Beckett, Sara Swan, Rob Ours, Kristine Knosulis | | Collins Elementary | Grace DeWaters, Steven Penrose | | Erpenbeck Elementary | Jessica Hampel, Michelle Smith, Jennifer Stewart, Lynne Payne, Stephanie Grammer
| | Goodridge Elementary | Rebecca Bex, Dottie Rider Erin Humbert | | North Pointe Elementary | Robbie Matthews, Brittany Terry, Melissa Offill, Jenny Murray, Kim Kruspe, Nina Bailey, Liz Barnes | | Ockerman Elementary | Ashley Dunn-Clifton | | Stephens Elementary | David Lee, Mike Barker | | Thornwilde Elementary | Teresa Roberts, Kathy Birkofer, Stephanie Hagerty, Christy Frey, Nikki Hamburg, Katie Robelstad, Alex Snyder |
| Yealey Elementary | Emily Campbell | | Conner Middle School | Joy Greenfield, Eric Hendrix, Kelly Perry, Dawn Green, Judith Anderson, John Bentley, Julie Impelitteri, Michelle Snell, Tammy Walsh | | Gray Middle School | John Black, Lisa Black, Annette Cobb | | Ockerman Middle School | Kerry Knight, Amy Knight | | Conner High School | Barbara Elleman | | Cooper High School | Moorlay Suppiah, Beth LaBree | | Ryle High School | Catina Herbert, Don Kirby, Delaine Spiritoso, Kris Palen, Heather Simpson, Angelos Christon, Deanna Christon |
Bill Coleman Volunteer Award
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The late Bill Coleman was a charter member of the Boone County Community Education Advisory Council. Bill never missed a meeting in the entire 25 year history he served!
In an effort to honor Bill and our many committed volunteers, The Bill Coleman Volunteer Award was established. This years outstanding recipient of the Bill Coleman Volunteer Award is Cindy Richmond from Ockerman Elementary School:
One of her many nominators writes
Cindy Richmond "is here in the building more than she is not. She has been an active member of our PTO for as long as her children have been students here. Over the years, she has become a dedicated and passionate supporter of our school. She is willing to help out in any way necessary.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Week
During the May School Board meeting and in celebration of Law Enforcement Appreciation Week we recognize those who protect and serve from the Florence Police Department, the Boone County Sheriff's Department as our School Resource Officers.
Tonight we would like to acknowledge and especially thank all of our School Resource officers. We want you all to know that we have a deep appreciation for each one of you and we understand the importance of the sacrifices that you make to keep our schools and this community safe. You are never truly "off duty." When you took this job you swore you would protect and serve and each one of you have gone beyond the call of duty for our students, staff and citizens. And for this we are forever grateful! Thank you!
Major Mike Hall, Deputy Roger Nelms, Deputy Ben Booher, Deputy Jerome Huff, Deputy Scott Dhonau, Deputy Chris Combs, Deputy Kenny Burcham, Deputy Kerry Curry, Deputy Kevin Schwartz, Deputy Mark Jump, Deputy Joe Gregory, Deputy Nick Cook, and Deputy Chris Sanders.
Recognition of the Student Representative to the School Board
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| | L to R: Board members Steve Templeton, Bonnie Rickert and Karen Byrd. Center: Michael Henry, Board Members Ed Massey and Board Chair Dr. Maria Brown |
The board would like to recognize Michael Henry for his year of service as the Student School Board Member Representative. Michael has done an outstanding job leading the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council and representing the voice of all Boone County students. We are confident that his experiences while serving will be of great benefit to him in his future endeavors.
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 ALUMNI REGISTRATION
We would like to keep you up to date on things happening in the district since you graduated. If you are a graduate of the Boone County School District please click on Alumni Registration in the Quick Links block above on the left and sign up. |
 CAREER NEWS
We are looking for former graduates of Boone County Schools to tell us their stories of professional career success after graduating from this district. If you are one of those students or if you have a son or daughter with post college graduate successes that should be celebrated, please email your story and a j.peg-only picture of yourself or your former student to bcbe@boone.kyschools.us. Important: the subject line must read: For Alumni Spotlight. We will post it in the Alumni Spotlight section of this school district newsletter. |
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