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

Accountable ~ Respectful ~ Engaged

Volume 5. Number 8

October 7, 2013

THIS WEEK @ SK



MONDAY 10/7



HPPT Field Trip

Play Rehearsal

Auditorium

2:45 PM

Driving Class

Room 191

4 PM

Volleyball Practice

Main Gym

4 PM

Wrestling Parent

Meeting

6 PM

JV/V Boys Soccer

v. Holy Cross @ SK

6/7:30 PM

Cheerleading Cafeteria

6 PM

Chorus Concert

Auditorium

7 PM

TUESDAY 10/8

Dance Team Practice

Cafeteria

2:30 PM

Academic Team

v. Ryle @ SK

3 PM

Driving Class
Room 191

4 PM

Cross Country
Conference Meet

@ Scott

Bowling Tryouts

Super Bowl

5 PM

V Girls Soccer

v. Villa @ SK

5:30 PM



FR/JV/V Volleyball

v. Walton @ SK

5:30/6:30/7:30 PM

Cheerleading

Cafeteria

6 PM

Wrestling Practice

Practice Gym

6 PM

V Boys Soccer

v. Holy Cross @ SK

8 PM



WEDNESDAY 10/9

Junior Field Trip

to Underground

Railroad Museum

SKORE Rewards

9th/10th Grades

Dance Team

Cafeteria

2:30 PM

Faculty Meeting

Auditorium

2:40 PM

Play Rehearsal

Room 214B

2:45 PM

Driving Class

Room 191

4 PM

JV/V Girls Soccer

v. NCC @ SK

5:30/7 PM

Bowling Tryouts
Super Bowl

7 PM

THURSDAY 10/10

SKORE Rewards

11th/12th Grades

Freshman Football

Pre-Game Meal

Cafeteria

2:30 PM

Pioneer Pride
Room 207

2:40 PM

TLC

Room 311

2:45 PM

First Priority

Chorus Room

2:45 PM

Cheerleading

Cafeteria

3 PM

FR/JV/V Volleyball

v. Cooper @ SK

5:30/6:30/7:30 PM

FR Football

Dixie @ SK

6 PM

FRIDAY 10/11

NO SCHOOL

Football Pre-Game

Cafeteria

2:30 PM

Varsity Football

@ Boone Co.

7 PM

SATURDAY 10/12

Cheerleading

Cafeteria

7 AM

JV Football

v. Boone Co. @ SK

10 AM

Volleyball Practice

Main Gym

10 AM

Dear (Contact First Name),

CHORUS CONCERT TONIGHT . . .

Join both choruses on Monday, October 7

@ 7 PM in the auditorium for pop

music from the 50s and 60s.

PIONEERS ARE #1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MRS. SETTERS SAYS . . . A special message from Principal Martha Setters about SK's recently-released test scores:

I am very pleased with our academic progress this past

school year. SK increased in all areas (Achievement, Gap, Growth, College and Career, Readiness and Graduation Rate). We were able to exceed our Annual Measurable Objective, as well. Therefore, SK is now classified as a Proficient School. You may view the school report card on the KDE website.

Way to go PIONEERS! I am so proud of you!

FALL BREAK BEGINS FRIDAY!!!
Mark your calendars:
NO SCHOOL October 11 - October 14.

Wear pink on Tuesday, October 8 to support breast cancer
awareness. It is also senior soccer night and Volley for
a Cure night. Come out and support a team on October 8.

PICTURE MAKEUP DAY IS OCTOBER 17.

Be Engaged . . .

Teams, Clubs, Groups & Organizations
Upcoming Meetings, Events and Information

BOWLING TEAM Tryouts for bowling continue on October 8 (5-7 PM) and October 9 (7-9 PM). Email questions to Coach David Hampton: dhamp911@yahoo.com . Tryouts are free and held at Super Bowl in Erlanger for both Boys and Girls Teams, Bowling balls and shoes are available. Have to attend at least 1 of the sessions. Tryouts are open to any middle or high school student. The season runs from October-February. Practices are Mondays from 6-8 PM and matches on Thursdays from 3:15-6 PM.

BRIDGE CLUB The "Bridge" is a club at SK devoted to bridging the gap between our friends with disabilities and YOU! Please come and learn about how to get involved with Bridge. For more information, contact Eric Northrup (462.1013) or nkycapernaum@gmail.com. Get updates by liking SK Bridge Club on Facebook. Next Buddy Meeting is October 14 @ 2:35 PM in the LMC.

FIRST PRIORITY (formerly "FISH") meets every Thursday after school in the chorus room from 2:45-3:30 PM.

GUITAR CLUB Guitar Club meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 2:45-3:30 PM.

JAM-C CLUB Jam-C meets in Room 209 the 1st & 4th Thursdays of the month.

MARCHING BAND

October 19 @ Mason High School
October 26 @ Colerain High School
November 2 @ Mid-States Championships @ Northmont HS

NHS Yearly NHS dues are $15. The deadline for paying is October 31.

PIONEER PRIDE Pioneer Pride Pep Club meets the second Thursday of every month. Next meeting will be October 10. We will be preparing for the pep rally. Everyone is welcome.

STUDENT COUNCIL The next Student Council meeting will be Thursday, October 24 due to Halloween. All grade levels should attend. New members are welcome. Meet in the LMC at 2:40.

TEEN LEADERSHIP CLUB TLC meets every Thursday after school in Room 311 until 3:30 PM.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS Do you love horses and helping people? Do you need service hours? Milestones is a therapeutic riding program that helps kids with disabilities. For more information, email Natalie Hall or call Milestones @ 859.694.7669.

WRESTLING There is a mandatory parents meeting on Monday, October 7 @ 6 PM. Contact Coach Gilbert for additional information.

SK FUNDRAISERS

SK DANCE TEAM MINI-CAMP

Saturday, October 19 ~ 9 AM - 1 PM

Ages 3 & Up ~ $30 per camper

Practice techniques, skills ~ Learn a routine

Showcase @ 12:45 for parents & guests

Contact Coach Lacey Carter for more information

Registrations due by October 11

COUNSELING CORNER

YOUNG WOMEN LEAD CONFERENCE

Toyota presents the third annual Young Women LEAD Conference in partnership with SOAR and Northern Kentucky University's Institute for Talent Development and Gifted Studies. October 15 from 15 PM. FREE.

The conference will feature keynote speakers Debra Gano and Cassandra Perkins. Registration will be limited and will be open through October 8. For more information visit: http://www.youngwomenlead.com/cincinnati

UPCOMING IN-SCHOOL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY VISITS
October 8 ~ University of Louisville

October 9 ~ Centre College

October 10 ~ Transylvania University

Sign up in the guidance office.

AROUND THE COMMUNITY . . .

HARVEST FESTIVAL ON THE HILL

October 12 & October 13

9 AM - Dusk

$5 Admission

Kenton County Fair Grounds

2836 Harris Pike ~ Independence

Click for the informational flyer