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

Accountable ~ Respectful ~ Engaged

Volume 5. Number 9

October 14, 2013

 


PROUD OF
OUR PIONEERS

 

STUDENTS OF
THE MONTH

 

12th Grade
HALEY PARSONS

 

11th Grade

MANDY CHEN

 

10th Grade

DILLON POWELL

 

9th Grade

No Nominees

 

SK Rising Star

TRUCKER CRUSE

 

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

 

12th Grade

JACQUELINE PHIFER

 

11th Grade

BRAYDEN GRIMSLEY

 

10th Grade
GIANNINO JAGODIC

 

9th Grade

MICAH SIMPSON

 

PIONEER COUPONS

 

12th Grade

KYLE LAWS

 

11th Grade

COLLIN REYNOLDS

 

10th Grade

ASHLEY MEEKS

 

9th Grade

KAYLEIGH SACRE

 

 

 

THIS WEEK @ SK

 

  

MONDAY  10/14   

 

FALL BREAK

No School

 

Volleyball Practice

Main Gym

4 PM

 

District Soccer

@ SK

6/8 PM 

 

TUESDAY 10/15

 

Green Dot

Auditorium

All Day

 

Dance Team Practice

Cafeteria

2:30 PM

 

Academic Team

v. Cooper @ SK

3 PM

 

FR/JV/V Volleyball

@ NCC

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

 

Cheerleading

Cafeteria

6 PM

 

Wrestling Practice

Practice Gym

6 PM

  

WEDNESDAY 10/16

 

PSAT
Auditorium

8 AM

 

Green Dot Activity

SKORE

 

Bridge Club

LMC

2:30 PM

 

Dance Team

Cafeteria

2:30 PM

 

Play Rehearsal

Room 214B

2:45 PM

 

Volleyball Practice

Main Gym

4 PM

 

District Soccer

@ SK

6/8 PM

 

THURSDAY 10/17

 

Freshman Football

Pre-Game Meal

Cafeteria

2:30 PM

 

TLC

Room 311

2:45 PM

 

First Priority

Chorus Room

2:45 PM

 

Cheerleading

Cafeteria

3 PM

 

Volleyball Practice

Main Gym

4 PM

 

FR Football

@ Cooper

6 PM
 

 

FRIDAY  10/18
 

Pep Rally

 

Football Pre-Game

Cafeteria

2:30 PM

 

Bridge Club Tailgate

Behind Gym

6 PM

 

Varsity Football

Dixie @ SK

7 PM
 

Senior Football

Banquet

Cafeteria

After Game

 

SATURDAY  10/19

 

Cheerleading

Cafeteria

7 AM

 

Tennis Breakfast

Cafeteria

7 AM

 

Dance Team Camp

Gym

8 AM

 

JV Football

@ Dixie

10 AM

 

Cross Country

@ Lexington Catholic

 

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Dear (Contact First Name),   

 

The District Soccer Tournament is @ SK on Monday, October 14
and Wednesday, October 16.  The games are @ 6 PM and 8 PM. 
Both boys and girls teams are playing in the Districts. GOOD LUCK!

 

PICTURE MAKEUP DAY IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17.  Any student absent on the first picture day must have his/her picture taken on
make-up day.
  
A message from the Volleyball Team . . .
  

Total Donation Amount for
Brittany's Road to Recovery . . . $4,436.61

 

This money will be deposited in the Fifth Third Bank account
set up to assist Brittany's family with her medical bills.

 

We would like to thank all of the sponsors for their loyal support,
including:  Murray Promotions, LaRosa's, Jude's Custom Exhaust,
Skyline, Wendy's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Fantastic Sam's, Dominach's,
Rio Grande, Texas Roadhouse, Independence Skateway, Edible Arrangements, Danbury Movie Theater, United Dairy Farmers,  Kroger, Walgreens, Snappy Tomato Pizza, Yo-Yo's Frozen Yogurt, PostNet, Papa John's, Subway, Independence Ace Hardware
and Tom Kerr.

 

Also, we would like to thank Fantastic Sam's (Emerson family),
Murray Promotions, Silver Threads, Jude's Custom Exhaust and
other anonymous donors for making the purchase of the iPad for Brittany possible.

 

A special thank you goes out to the Ryle Volleyball coaches and players for their participation.  Ryle donated close to $700 for Brittany's family, which was incredible!

 

A big thank you to the SK coaches, parents, administrators, and students for participating in this amazing fundraiser for an exceptional young lady.  It was an awesome night, far exceeding
our expectations.  We're so proud of the SK community for helping Brittany on her Road to Recovery!

Be Engaged . . .  

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


 

BASKETBALL (GIRLS) TRYOUTS 
Girls basketball try-outs will begin on October 15. Alll girls trying out must have a physical before participation.

 

October 15 from 3-4 PM

October 16 from 6:30-7:30 PM

October 17 from 6:30-7:30 PM

October 18 from 3-4 PM & 5-6 PM

  
BOOK CLUB    Are you a reader?  Join the Kentucky Bluegrass Awards Book Club and read/discuss some great young adult books with other students.  The first meeting is Friday, October 25 after school in the LMC.  See Mrs. Moore for more information.
  
BOWLING TEAM  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.  Tailgate is @ the Dixie game on Friday.

 

DIVERSITY CLUB  This month the Diversity Club's goal is to help students understand the tradition and culture that makes SK a unique and great school.  On October 16 the Diversity Club is asking all SKORE groups to participate in the "Dot Game."

 

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.  

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
 
THE OVERTURE AWARDS

Overture Awards Deadline is Tuesday November 5.

 

Areas of competition: Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental Music, Theater, Visual Arts and Vocal Music.

 

Must Apply on line at www.cincinnatiarts.org/overture awards

 

Please see Mr. Laughlin or call at 960-0230.


 

UPCOMING IN-SCHOOL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY VISITS
AROUND THE COMMUNITY . . .
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3 On 3 Basketball Tournament
Saturday, October 19 @ 9 AM
Morning View Methodist
3 on 3 with 4th Sub ~ $20 per team
Light Lunch Provided ~ Call Your Own Game
Guaranteed 2 Games
For more info:  Matt Johnson (859.250.1623)
 
TOWN HALL MEETING
It's Time to Have the Talk About Heroin
Monday, October 21 @ 6:30 PM
Dixie Heights Auditorium
Prevention ~ Intervention ~ Treatment ~ Local Data ~
Casey's Law ~ Harm Reduction
 
DRUG HOUSE ODYSSEY
Nicholson Christian Church
October 23-25
6:30 - 9 PM