Volume 5 | Issue 4 | September 14, 2015

SIMON SAYS

E-Newsletter of Simon Kenton High School

IT'S HOMECOMING WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let's Go Pioneers!

MAPS TESTING WINDOW IS THROUGH OCTOBER 2

INFO FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE

Students may pick up a NO PASS / NO DRIVE form in the attendance office during 5th or 6th period with teacher permission only

Parent notes, doctor notes, early dismissals and bus notes may be turned in at the half-door from 7-10:30 AM daily. Please remind your students to turn in all notes to the attendance office.

This Week's Attendance Review of Procedures:

In the event a student is absent from school:

On the day of the absence, a parent/guardian should call the attendance hotline, (859) 960-0222, before 8:45 a.m.
Parents/guardians should state the student's first and last name as well as their first and last name and relationship to the student
When the student returns to school, ts/he should bring an excuse note, which should be turned in to the box in the hallway by the main office, 215C.
If the note is a doctor's note (PREFERRED), ensure it states the student's first and last name clearly, identifies the date(s) for which the student should be excused, and is signed by the doctor. Originals only, copies and/or faxes are not accepted.
If a student accumulates more than 10 days of doctor's excuses, an additional medical form is required by the Kenton County School District.
If the note is a parent note, it should have the student's first and last name printed, reason for the absence, date(s) of absence(s), parent/guardian name printed, and parent/guardian signature.
No more than 3 parent notes will be accepted in any given quarter, and no more than 9 will be accepted for the school year; additional absences must be doctor's excuses

PARENT-TEACHER OPEN HOUSE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

4 - 7 PM

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SPIRIT WEEK 9/14 - 9/18.

Monday - America Day

Tuesday - Twin Day

Wednesday - Tacky Tourist Day

Thursday - Throwback Thursday - The 90s

Friday - Blue & White Day

HOMECOMING PARADE Thursday, 9/17 All parade policies are on the SK Web Page. Participants arrive no later than 5:45 PM at the Summit View Academy campus. Parade begins @ 6:30 PM. NEW THIS YEAR: Walking clubs and sports not on a float will meet at Independence Christian Church and join the parade from there. Parade forms must be filled out in advance and given to Miss Lewis in Room 141. No student drivers for floats or candidates.

POWDERPUFF GAME Thursday, 9/17 immediately after the parade in the Chlorine Menefee Football Stadium. Admission is $2 for students and $3 for adults. Any junior or senior women interested in playing must have a physical on file and must have filled out the appropriate paperwork available from Miss Hoerlein in Room 207. Meeting will be on Thursday, 9/3 during SKORE.

HOMECOMING DANCE Saturday, 9/19 @ the Northern Kentucky Convention Center from 8-11 PM.

ATTENTION: HOMECOMING ATTENDEES WILL GET A BETTER PARKING RATE AT THE GARAGE ACROSS FROM THE CONVENTION CENTER THAN IN THE OPEN LOT. Carpooling is encouraged to save money and lessen traffic congestion.

GET INVOLVED!
SK Clubs, Groups & Athletics

WRESTLING will have a pre-season meeting on 9/22 in the library @ 6:30 PM. Both parents and athletes should plan to attend.

Interested in joining the gold-medalist WINTER GUARD? The team needs new members! Join us for a great opportunity to make new friends, develop new skills, and participate in competitions! Practices will be held after school on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays November-March. Contact Ms. Slusser in Room 209 for more details.

STUDENT COUNCIL will meet the first and second Thursday of every month throughout the school year in the Library Media Center from 2:40 - 3:30.

ALL grades are welcome. See Miss Hoerlein in Room 207 if you have questions.

BRIDGE CLUB will be meeting Thursday, 9/17 after school @ Summit View Academy to decorate the float for homecoming. Arrive for the parade by 5:45 PM. Any questions, see Mrs. Kindle in Room 186.

The FRENCH CLUB is meeting on 9/25 after school from 2:30-3:15 PM to discuss activities for the school yaer and elect officers.

Beginning 9/30, the GUITAR CLUB will meet from 2:45-3:45 PM every last Wednesday of the month in the chorus room. Anyone interested in playing or learning to play the guitar is welcome to attend.

ART CLUB meets on Mondays in the art room from 2:30-4 PM beginning Monday, 9/14. The club will meet every other week. Listen to the announcements for updates.

Do you enjoy fishing for competition? See Mr. Archer in Room 105 for more information about joining the FISHING CLUB.

BOWLING TEAM will begin tryouts on 10/1. More information will be out soon from Coach Hampton.

QUICK RECALL TEAM practice will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-4 PM. For more information, see Mr. Girard in Room 313.

See Mr. Girard in Room 313, if interested in joining the FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING team. Practices will start in late September or October.

New Teacher Feature: TOM WALSH

[We will be introducing our new teachers weekly in Simon Says.]

Tom Walsh is the newest member of the language arts department. He finished his Master's at NKU in May. He spent his field experience at Bellevue, Cooper, Boone County and Dayton High Schools. His student teaching placement was Walton-Verona High School.

Walsh is originally from New England (Framingham, Massachusetts) and attended a high school very similar to SK in size and student make-up. His undergrad degree in English is from Northeastern University in Boston.

Both his wife's parents and grandparents are SK alums. "I love all that Pioneer Pride! SK students and staff seem to love their school and community," he said and added his wife's family is "very excited" to have family back at SK.

One interesting bit of information about Walsh is that he accepted a job offer to work for the Boston rock band "Dropkick Murphys." He made several tours of North America, selling the band's merchandise and assisting with production. He landed in California where he met his wife and have been here since 2008.

His favorite thing about teacher? "I love the 'lightbulb moment' when a student suddenly grasps the concept and begins to work with ideas on a whole new level," he said. "This year I hope to turn lightbulbs all over SK."

WELCOME TO SK, MR. WALSH!

Counseling Corner

COMMUNITY SERVICE
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

NORTHERN KENTUCKY TEEN COURT

2015-2016 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

The Northern Kentucky Teen Court will be back in session on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 6 PM and is looking for local high school students to participate in this exciting program. Sessions are held each Tuesday through April 19, 2016 at the Campbell County Courthouse [330 York Street; Newport].

A division of District Court, Teen Court enables local high school students from Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties to experience the wheels of justice first-hand. Student participants serve in all roles of the court system - prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, and juror - with Campbell County District Judge Karen Thomas, Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Fred Stine, and local practicing attorneys presiding over the court proceedings.

Actual juvenile offenders are referred to the court for sentencing by a Teen Court Jury - a true jury of their peers - and represented and prosecuted by members of the Teen Court. Students who participate in the Program will develop more sophisticated communication styles, as well as improved problem solving, critical thinking, and other valuable skills.

In an effort to avoid conflict with school activities, Teen Court training and court sessions are held in the evening. Student participants are required to attend all six (6) training sessions, as well as the actual court sessions that occur a maximum of twice a month.

The time spent in Teen Court can be used to fulfill community service requirements and also helps to build an exciting and comprehensive resume for college applications. There is no cost associated with participating in Teen Court.

REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN TEEN COURT:

1) Must be in grade 9 through 12, at least 13 years of age and not over 18 years of age;

2) Must attend all six training sessions and the swearing in ceremony unless excused by Teen Court Coordinator;

3) Must commit to an academic year of service starting in October and ending in April.

Please contact Campbell County Chief District Judge Karen Thomas's office at 292-6322 if you have any questions.

ACT INFO FOR MRS. THIEL'S ENGLISH IV

The deadline for the October 24 ACT is Friday, 9/18. Cost is $39.50. Vouchers are available from Ms.Sizemore in the counseling office for students on free/reduced lunch. The test site is Simon Kenton.

Students can register online @ www.actstudent.org

Students will need act student ID number if they have tested before or can call 1.800.553.6244 to obtain it from Student Services.

All students enrolled in Mrs. Thiel's English IV classes are asked to sign up for either the 10/24 or 12/12 test. Deadline for the December test is 11/6.

This Week @ SK

[Please Note: For many reasons, including weather, event times or locations could change. This is the information we were given at the time of publication. Always receive your primary information from the coach or sponsor.]

HOMECOMING

WEEK

Monday, 9.14

AMERICA DAY

Art Club

2:30 PM | Room 107

Freshmen Men's Basketball

Practice Gym | 2:45 PM

Academic Team Quick Recall

Room 313 | 2:45 PM

Women's Golf

@ GCKC

Men's Golf
Varsity v. Dixie

JV v. Grant Co.

Women's Soccer

v. Conner @ SK

JV | 5:30 PM

Varsity | 7 PM

Tuesday, 9.15

TWIN DAY

Pioneer Pride

Room 207

2:30 PM

Teen Leadership Club (TLC)

Room 130 | 2:40 PM

Academic Team Quick Recall

Room 313 | 2:45 PM

Professional Learning

Teachers | 3 PM

Men's Golf

v. Campbell Co. @ AJ Jolly

Cheer Practice

Cafeteria | 3:30 PM

Men's Soccer

@ Campbell Co.

FR | 5 PM

JV | 6:30 PM

V | 8 PM

Volleyball | Tri-Match

@ Conner

FR 5;30 PM

JV 6:30 PM

V 7:30 PM

Wednesday, 9.16

TACKY TOURIST DAY

FR Men's Basketball

Practice Gym | 2:45 PM

Women's Golf

@ Campbell - Flagg Springs

Cheer Practice

Cafeteria

3:30 PM

Volleyball | Tri-Match

v. Notre Dame @ SK

FR 5;30 PM

JV 6:30 PM

V 7:30 PM

Women's Soccer

@ Oldham Co.

JV | 6 PM

Varsity | 8 PM

Football (Freshman)

@ Scott | 6 PM

Thursday, 9.17

THROWBACK THURSDAY
90s Day

Academic Team Quick Recall

Room 313 | 2:45 PM

Cheer Practice

Cafeteria | 3:30 PM

Volleyball

@ Williamstown

JV 6:30 PM

V 7:30 PM

Men's Soccer

@ Harrison Co.

JV | 6 PM

V | 7:30 PM

Homecoming Parade

From SVA | 6 PM

Powderpuff Game

Football Stadium | After Parade

Friday, 9.18

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP

FOR OCTOBER ACT

FR Men's Basketball

Practice Gym | 2:45

Men's Soccer

Freshman Regional

@ Town & Country

Football (Varsity)

HOMECOMING GAME

v. Cooper @ SK | 7 PM

Saturday, 9.19

Cross Country

@ Franklin Co. Invitational

KY Horse Park

Cheer Practice

Cafeteria | 8 AM

Men's Soccer

Freshman Regional

@ Town & Country

Men's Golf

@ Grant Co. Tournament

JV Football

v. Cooper @ SK | 10 AM

Men's Soccer

@ Oldham Co.

JV | 11 AM

V | 1 PM

Women's Golf

Tournament

12:30 PM

Homecoming Dance

NKY Convention Center | 8 PM

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