Simon Kenton High School

Simon Says E-Newsletter

Volume 4 #27

April 7, 2015

THIS WEEK @ SK

(The information below is taken directly from the school Google calendar on the website and emails received. It is subject to change based on any number of factors, including weather.)

MONDAY 4/6

SPRING BREAK

Women's Tennis
NKAC

Men's Tennis

NKAC

Men's Varsity Baseball

@ Cooper

5:30 PM

Men's JV Baseball

v. Cooper @ SK

5:30 PM

TUESDAY 4/7

Musical Rehearsal

Auditorium

2:30 PM

Men's Tennis
@ Ryle

3:45 PM

Track & Field
Kenton Co. Championships

@ Dixie

5 PM

Men's JV/FR Baseball

v. Holy Cross @ SK

5/7 PM

Women's V/JV Softball

@ Walton

5:30 / 7 PM

WEDNESDAY 4/8

Department Meetings

ShowKase Rehearsal

Auditoirum A

3 PM

Women's Varsity/JV Tennis

@ Carroll Co.

Men's Varsity Baseball

v. Wyandotte @ ?
5 PM

Men's JV Baseball
@ Ryle
5:30 PM

Women's V/JV Softball

v. Conner @ SK

5:30 / 7 PM

Wrestling Open Mat

Practice Gym

6 PM

THURSDAY 4/9

Musical Rehearsal

Auditorium

2:30 PM

Redwood Driver's Ed

Room 148

2:30 PM

JV Track & Field

@ Ryle

5 PM

Men's Varsity Baseball

v. Ryle @ SK

5 PM

Men's Soccer Registration

Front Lobby

5:30 PM

Men's Soccer Meeting

LMC

7 PM

Men's FR Baseball

v. Conner @ SK

7:15 PM

FRIDAY 4/10

Athletic SIgning

Auditorium

1:30 PM

Lip Sync Competition

Auditorium

2:30 - 5:30 PM

Men's Varsity Tennis

v. Conner @ Richardson

3:15 PM

Women's Varsity/JV Tennis

@ East Central 5 PM

Men's JV/FR Baseball

v. Beechwood @ SK

5/7 PM

Women's Varsity Softball

@ Harrison Co. Tournament

SATURDAY 4/11

Men's/Women's
Varsity Track

@ Jeffersonville, IN
Inferno Invitationals

9 AM

Musical Rehearsal
Auditorium

10 AM - 2 PM

Cheerleading

Cafeteria

12:30 PM

Women's Varsity Softball

@ Harrison Co. Tournament

Women's Varsity Tennis

@ Woodford Invitational

Men's Varsity Baseball

@ South Oldham DH

11 AM/1 PM

Men's JV Baseball

v. Cov Cath @ SK

11 AM
v. Conner @ SK

1 PM

Men's FR Baseball

@ Conner

11 AM

Simon Says 4.7.15

Dear (Contact First Name),

WELCOME BACK FROM SPRING BREAK! Graduation will be here before you know it!

BUFFALO WILD WINGS FUNDRAISER FOR THE ACADEMIC TEAM ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14 to help fund their trip to Nationals.

MAP Testing window for grades 9 & 10 will be April 9 - May 1. Students will be tested in the areas of reading, language usage and mathematics.

Get the latest, up-to-date sports information by following SK sports on Twitter: @SKAthletics

YEARBOOK INFORMATION . . . You can share your photos with the yearbook staff for POSSIBLE inclusion in the yearbook by using Balfour Image Share, a free app for iPhones or SmartPhones. Our number is 504605 and the password is 2015SKyearbook.

The 2015 Pioneer is on sale through April. Books may be purchased at www.smart-pay.com. The staff does NOT order extra yearbooks, so this is your opportunity to purchase a book.

Talent ShowKase
SK Talent SHOWKASE (sponsored by Student Council) Thursday, April 16 @ 7 PM Susan B. Cook Auditorium Adults - $5 / Students - $3 Children under 6 - Free

From the Counseling Office . . .

Piner Elementary school is requesting students to participate in creating a garden. Students are needed on the following dates: 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, and 5/26 from 3:45 to 4:45. If you are interested in participating, stop by the guidance office to sign up.

THE KCEA Scholarship applications are available in the counseling office. If you are the son or daughter of a KCEA member, you are eligible to apply.

FINANCIAL AID
Senior Parents and Students Please go to www.fafsa.ed.gov

to complete the free financial aid form for college.

IC STUDENT PORTAL has been turned on. From the SK webpage or the district webpage: Go to Infinite Campus and click on student/parent log in. The student username will be the student's state ID number. The student's password will be the: first name initial, last name initial, and six digit birth date. You will be forced to change your password once you log on. Please make sure you put a copy of the password in a secure location. This process must be completed on a computer, not a mobile device. Once the set up is completed, the student can set up the apps on mobile devices.

Annual POWDERBUFF Volleyball Game
It is time again for the . . . ANNUAL HUNGRY MAN POWDERBUFF VOLLEYBALL GAME! Wednesday, April 29 @ 6 PM Grade teams and a staff team will compete for charity (hence the name "Hungry Man.") Shirts are $7 for the game. See Miss Hoerlein for more information.

Proud of Our Pioneers

MOS MASTER CERTIFICATION Jacob Stewart (Word Expert, Word Core, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, One Note)

MOS EXCEL CERTIFICATION

Tyler Benjamin, Nick Brock, Kyle Casson, Blake Chadwick, Kirstin Dunn, Rachel Ecklar ,Erica George, Jaedin Haubner, JC Hawkins,McKenzie Hill, Johnny Lutz, Jacob McNeese, Kate Moore, Adam Newman, Lukas Phillips, Harley Pike, Jonathan Shaw, Caitlyn Skidmore, Anthony Torres, Luke Vance

Congratulations to the SK WINTER GUARD and INDOOR PERCUSSION on their outstanding seasons and placement at the Mid East Performance Association Championships on March 28 and 29. The Indoor Percussion finished in 2nd place and the Winter Guard won their class.

FBLA

Congratulations to SK students headed to the state FBLA competition in April:

1st Place Database Design & Applications -- Nathan Bishop

2nd Place Bulletin Board Design (Team Event) -- Brandi Johnson, Kaitlin Brann, Sarah Weidner, Stephanie Saner, Stevie Keeton

2nd Place Name Tag Design -- Gillian Curtis

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

12th Corey Grothaus
11th Brandi Johnson
10th Meghan Snellings

9th Kim Trillano

PIONEER COUPON WINNERS
12th Maggie Davies
11th Taylor Sturgeon
10th Sabrina Colilns
9th Jenna Henderson

SK Youth Service Center Updates

DINING ON A BUDGET

Your family is invited to a workshop about saving time and money on your family's meals.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

6 - 7:30 PM

@ SK

FREE!!!

Space is limited. RSVP to 960.0144

Childcare provided, as needed.

Families in attendance will receive dinner, door prizes and a wealth of time-saving, money-saving recipes!

LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME OR SUMMER JOB? Check out opportunities in the Student Career Center located in Room 130. Receive one-on-one assistance with resume writing, interview techniques and other employment skills. Get information about local job fairs and businesses currently hiring. Learn how to dress for success or apply online for jobs. Call 960-0144 to set up an appointment or email melissa.cross@kenton.kyschools.us for more information.

RELATIVES RAISING RELATIVES SUPPORT GROUP & LUNCHEON

Are you raising a child who is a relative?

For more information or to pre-register, call 356.3155

Upcoming meeting dates are: April 17 & May 8 @ the Kenton County Extension - Durr Annex on 3099 Dixie Highway from Noon - 1 PM. Child care provided.

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

Many upcoming events supporting child abuse prevention:

Wear Blue Selfie Day on 4/10

NKCAC Children Events Prevention Under the Big Top 4/11

Grant County Color Run on 4/18

Blue Sunday 4/26

Blue Ribbon Barbeque 4/20

Blue Ribbon 5K/10K 5/16

Advisory Council Dates: 4/21 & 6/9 (Meetings held @ SK)

FREE TUTORING Did you know SK offers FREE tutoring every day during SKORE? to sign up, go to www.kenton.kyschools.us and find the SK webpage. Look for the Sign-up Genius icon and follow the instructions.

NEW BOARD POLICY

No Smoking Sign Red and White sign with words No Smoking and cigarette symbol on a brick wall

At the March 2, 23015 Kenton County School District Board of Education Meeting, the Board passed a new Board Policy making the Kenton County School District a TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

A 100% Tobacco-Free policy prohibits the use of tobacco by staff, students and visitors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

inside Board-owned buildings or vehicles, on school property and during school-related trips and events.