SIMON SAYS

E-Newsletter of Simon Kenton High School

We A.R.E. SK - Home of the Pioneers!

Accountable ~ Respectful ~ Engaged

Volume 4. Number 29

 March 25, 2013

 
THIS WEEK @ SK

MONDAY, 3/25

 

Musical Practice

Auditorium

2:30 PM

 

Volleyball

Practice Gym

2:30 PM

 

Percussion Practice

Cafeteria

3 PM

 

Tennis - Boys

v. Dixie @ SK

3:45 PM

 

Driving Class

Room 191

4 PM

 

Girls Tennis

@ Cooper

4 PM

 

Baseball - V/JV

v. St. Henry @ SK

5/7 PM

 

Softball - V/JV

@ Highlands

5:30 PM

 

TUESDAY, 3/26

 

Musical Practice

2:30 PM

Auditorium

 

Dance Team Practice

Cafeteria

3 PM

 

Tennis - Boys

v. Holy Cross @ SK

3:45 PM

 

Girls Tennis

v. Williamstown

@ Webb Park

4 PM

 

Winter Guard

Cafeteria

5 PM

 

Baseball - FR

@ St. Henry

5 PM

 

Softball - V/JV

v. Grant Co.  @ SK

5:30 PM

 

WEDNESDAY, 3/27

 

Field Trip to

Kentucky Horse Park

Mrs. Bonar's Classes

 

College Info Session

Auditorium A

10:30 AM

 

WOW Wednesday

SKORE

10:30 AM

 

Volleyball

Practice Gym

2:30 PM

 

Dance Team Practice

Cafeteria

3 PM

 

Girls Tennis

v. Highlands

@ Tower Park

4 PM

 

Baseball - V

v. Cooper @ SK

5 PM

 

Baseball - JV

@ Cooper

5 PM

 

Baseball - FR

@ NCC

5 PM

 

Softball - V/JV

v. Holy Cross @ SK

5:30 PM

 

Wrestling

Practice Gym 

7 PM

 

THURSDAY, 3/28

 

Hoxworth Blood Drive

Practice Gym

All Day 

 

Freshman Mentoring

Auditorium A

10:30 AM

 

Musical Practice

Auditorium

2:30 PM

 

Tennis - Boys

@ Cooper

3:45 PM

 

Dance Team

Cafeteria

3 PM

 

Winter Guard

Cafeteria

5 PM

 

Baseball - V

v. Williamstown

@ SK

5 PM

 

FRIDAY, 3/29

 

Winter Guard

Cafeteria

3 PM

 

Percussion

Cafeteria

5 PM

 

Baseball - V

v. Ryle @ SK

5 PM

 

Baseball - JV

@ Ryle

5 PM

 

Softball - FR

@ Dixie

5:30 PM

 

 

SATURDAY, 3/30 

 

Baseball (DH) - V

@ Pendleton Co.

Noon

 

Baseball (DH) - FR

v. Brossart @ SK

Noon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUICK LINKS 

 

Kenton County
School District

 

Simon Kenton
High School

 

ACT Registration 

 

 

 

Dear (Contact First Name),   

       

  
The TENTATIVE date for the
Class of 2013 GRADUATION will be
Saturday, May 25 @ 11 AM
Bank of Kentucky Center on NKU Campus
  
Follow the Kenton County School District on Twitter @ TheKCSD and get the latest good news about students and staff!

 

SPRING BREAK:  April 8-12, 2013
 

  

TIME IS ALMOST UP . . . . Do you need help scheduling?
 Computer Lab 246 will be open with a counselor present to assist students with online scheduling requests.

 

 A representative from the Kenton County Academies of Innovation & Technology will also be there to answer questions.
 

Lab 246 is open: 

3/25   5 PM - 7 PM

3/26   6 PM - 8 PM

3/27   5 PM - 7 PM

 

PERFECT ATTENDANCE . . . does your child have perfect attendance for all four years of high school?  If so, please contact Mrs. Cooper in the guidance office.

 

The TALENT SHOW is coming . . . April 25.  Simon Kenton ShowKase.  Sign up outside of Room 141.  Auditions are April 3 and April 16.
 
Are you a 21012-2013 football or basketball candidate?  You have the chance to win a scholarship.  Applications are available in the guidance office now.
 

THE JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM is May 4 from 8-Midnight @ Coney Island Moonlight Gardens.  Tickets will go on sale after Spring Break.  More information to follow.
 

DID YOU FORGET TO ORDER A YEARBOOK?  The price is going up SOON . . . order by calling 800.853.1337 or go online @ www.smart-pay.com.
Need Community Service Hours?

Twenhofel Middle School is looking for students who need volunteer hours for an upcoming event on April 26 from 5:30-8:30 PM.  If you'd like to volunteer at Twenhofel's Spring Fling, contact Samantha Corwin @ 513.253.1488 or smanthat@corwin.org.

Be Engaged . . . Get Involved!
The Freshman Mentor Program is changing next year.  The program will be opened up to juniors and seniors for 2013-14.  Any current sophomore or junior student who is interested in becoming a Freshman Mentor next school year should attend the informational meeting in the auditorium during SKORE on Thursday, March 28.
 
The Amazing Race will take place on Friday, May 10 afgter school.  SK students will compete in groups of 2-4 to complete a series of tasks.  Admission is $7 per person with an additional $3 registration fee per group.  Registration begins April 15.  Contact Miss Hoerlein in Room 207 for more information.
 
FFA Needs Your Help . . .
The SK FFA Alumni Chapter is looking for members.  Come join the chapter and help support the SK FFA members.  Each year the group provided scholarships for deserving students.  You don't have to be a former FFA student to join!  Meetings are held at the Durr Extension Office.  Meeting dates:  April 9, July 9, September 10, October 8 and December 10. 
 
Contact becky.darnell@kenton.kyschools.us or call 835.1819.
Follow choir announcements on Twitter @SKHSchoir  or like the SK Choir Facebook Page (SKHSChoir)
Attention Seniors . . . 
 

All cap-n-gown orders MUST be in by Tuesday, April 16 in order to participate in graduation.  Any questions, please contact Mrs. Lawson at 960-0268.

  

News from the Guidance Office


 

  

 

The Counseling Department has scheduled several dates to meet with Juniors during SKORE to provide information and guidelines that they will need to begin planning for college and/or training after high school. 

 

The students will be divided up into groups of 60-70 students.  The sessions will begin on Wednesday, March 27 starting with the beginning of the alphabet and will run through April 24. 

Each group of students will report to Auditorium A at the beginning of SKORE @10:31 according to the schedule below.  We have attempted to avoid any conflicts with other academic activities that may be scheduled at that time.  Announcements and reminders will be sent out to everyone as we move through the schedule.

 

March 27                  Juniors-last names beginning B & C

April 1                       Juniors-last names beginning A, D thru G

April 3                       Juniors-last names beginning H thru K

April 15                     Juniors-last names beginning L thru P

April 17                     Juniors-last names beginning Q thru T

April 24                     Juniors-last names beginning U thru Z) 

 

 

SENIORS . . . if you receive a scholarship award notice, please contact the counseling department with the information. Please give the information whether you accept the scholarship or not. The guidance department needs to keep track of all scholarship awards.


If you are the son or daughter of a firefighter or police officer, there is a scholarship opportunity.  Come to the guidance office, if interested.

Hoxworth Blood Drive

Hoxworth Blood Drive

Thursday, March 28

Must be 16 years old and meet

weight requirements

All students must have parent

permission to donate, even if 18!

Upcoming Band Events
 
There are many exciting events coming up for the SK Band Program. 

Friday, March 29  The Winter Guard & Indoor Percussion will be performing for the students at Twenhofel Middle School.  Performance times begin at 8:30 AM. 

Monday, April 1   The Simon Kenton Marching Band has been selected to participate in The Reds Opening Day Parade.

Saturday, April 6  Winter Guard & Indoor Percussion Championships at Ryle High School.  Estimated performance times: Winter Guard - 11:45 AM. Percussion - 1:54 PM.

Friday, April 19    Quarter Auction Fundraiser.  Please come out and support the students in this endeavor.  Doors open at 6:15 PM and it will run until 9 PM.  Admission is $5.00.    
 
Friday, May 10   Music in the Parks Concert Band Festival.  We will be taking both bands to Loveland High School or King's High School on Friday night to compete in the Music in the Parks Concert Festival. 
 
We will be adjudicated by three judges and will be in competition with other bands in our class.  
Proud of Our Pioneers

FFA Day Winners

 

Rebecca Eads (Excellent in Creed Speaking)

Brittany Hammons (Superior 3rd Place in Floral Impromptu)

Kaylynn Jackson (Superior in Beef Impromptu)

Jacob Lunsford  (Good in Fruit & Vegeteble Impromptu)

 

February Teacher of the Month     Tim Mefford

 

Regional Art Show Winners

 

Shaelynn Beagle - Best of Show in 2D and 1st Place in graphic design (advances to state)

Ally Weibel - 1st Place in graphic design and 2nd place in graphic design (advances to state)

Brittany Honaker - 1st place in sculpture (advances in state)

Morgan Gilvin - 1st place in fashion design (advances to state)

Jordan Wainscott - 2nd place in sculpture (advances to state)

Lauren Knight - 3rd place in painting

 

Congratulations to the SK MARCHING BAND . . . they have been selected to march in the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on April 1 @ 1 PM.  


Congratulations to Odyssey of the Mind team members, who placed 2nd in the regional competition:

Keith Berwanger

Sophie Berwanger

Megan Eichert
Alex Klaine

Chelsea Lowe


Freshman/Sophomore Dance Court


Jesters: Mason O'Brien,Lindsey Fossitt

Prince and Princess: Hunter Helmick,Kelsey Blau

King and Queen: Bronson Area, Payton Hamilton


MOS Certifications . . . (116 total for the year!)
  
MOS Certification for Outlook 2007

David Brock

Rachel McCoy


MOS Certification for Word

Elizabeth Manser

Raj Patel

Ashton Mallory

Devan Marksberry

 

MOS Certification for Excel 

Nathan Bishop

David Brock

Kyle Buchanan

Amber Scherer

Aaron Newman

Ryan Gray

Nick Telesz

 

MOS Certification for Powerpoint 2007

Jessica Ray

Brianna Carter

Dylan Gebhart

Owen Powell


Perfect Attendance

9th - Emily Popham

10th - Jeffrey Landrum

11th - Brandon Miller

12th - Tyler Noonchester


Pioneer Coupon Winners

9th - Jocelyn Green

10th - Ricki Ritter

11th - Brian Bitter

12th - Paige Bosse

Around the Community

 

 
Tangled Up in Blue
5K Run / Walk
Scott High School
May 11 @ 9 AM
For more information,