WE A.R.E. SK
Accountable | Respectful | Engaged
Volume 5 | Issue 9 | October 19, 2015
SIMON SAYS
E-Newsletter of Simon Kenton High School



The Academic Team defeated Highlands 44-20 
Leading scorers: Emily Girard with 11 and Chelsea Russell with 7

HUGE REGIONAL SOCCER ACTION TONIGHT AT SK . . .
 
The men's and women's soccer teams are both in Regional Tournament action at SK tonight.  The teams would appreciate your support.  The women play at 6 PM and the men play at 8 PM.

The teams could advance to further play after tonight's action.
The players really do feed off the crowd's energy and in big
games like this every extra advantage helps!

SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS


@ the Twenhofel Craft Show
Saturday, 10.24
Please contact Tanya Drake | 859-250-8193]
Drake_tanya@yahoo.com

@ Beechgrove Elementary Boo Fest
Friday, 10.23 from 4-9 PM
Students wishing to receive service hours for working, please sign up in the Guidance Office

@ Caywood Elementary School Turkey Bingo/Masquerade Ball
Friday, 11.13 | Contact Lindsey Hamm @ caywoodpta@gmail.com

Credit Recovery takes place every Tuesday and Thursday after school in Lab 346 until 3:30 PM.   Please see Mrs. Jones in Room 350 before or after school if you have any questions.     
 
SK College & Career Fair in the Cafeteria
10.29 | 5-7 PM 
 
FAFSA Night for Seniors & Parents in Susan B. Cook Auditorium
11.10 | 6-8 PM 
  

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.

THE PRACTICE ACT WILL BE  ON 11.2
 
FOLLOW SK SPORTS ON TWITTER

SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKES ARE 11.11 [All Day]
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 

12th Grade:  Caitlin McGuigan
11th Grade:  Kelly Pohlman
10th Grade:  Mandy Berkemeier
 9th Grade:   Mikaela Fagan
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GET INVOLVED!  
SK Clubs, Groups & Athletics

STUDENTS INTERESTED IN AN INTERNATIONAL FIELD should see Miss Hoerlein for details about an opportunity to network with professionals who work internationally.
 
PIONEER PRIDE
meets Tuesday, October 19.

ARCHERY
Practice begins Thursday, 10.1. Practices will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays thereafter unless otherwise planned.
  
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.
 
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 every other week.  Listen to the announcements for updates.  $5 dues are to be turned in at the meeting.

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

Counseling Corner
Are you interested in attending the Morehead Craft Academy?  Learn more about our program at our Meet MSU Night 
 
 
When?   October 19
Where?  Simon Kenton High School Auditorium
11132 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
Time?      6 PM
 
To see a complete listing of our recruitment events, or to schedule a campus visit and tour of Morehead State and Craft Academy visit our website www.moreheadstate.edu/craft-academy 
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The NKY Cancer Support Community is offering a Teen Support Group. This support group is designed to help students who may have loved ones affected by cancer. The support group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM and is open to all teens (13-18) who may have a loved one affected by cancer. The next group is on Wednesday, October 21. For more information contact Sarah Murdock @ 859-331-5568.
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ASVAB  Career Exploration Program  
10.28.15 | 8-11 AM
Available to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students can sign up in the guidance office. This test is optional.
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Dr. Charles Lindeman is now available to meet and provide therapeutic services @ SK to students with private insurance. If you are interested in your student participating in school-based therapy, contact Susan Back, 859-960-0227 or susan.back@kenton.kyschools.us for more information. 
AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Twenhofel PTSA Annual Craft & Vendor Fair 
Saturday, October 24 | 9 AM - 2 PM 
Admission is $2 | Free for 10 years and younger 
Homemade crafts, gifts, jewelry, vendors 
Concessions Available 
 
ANNUAL DRUG HOUSE ODYSSEY
 
October 21 - 23 from 6:30- 9 PM 
Nicholson Christian Church 
FREE EVENT 
Drug House Odyssey is a dramatic walk-through experience presenting the effects of drug and alcohol abuse, with a specific focus on the NKY heroin epidemic. 

The event is sponsored in cooperation with the Kenton County Police Department and the Independence Fire District, as well as multiple agencies [like NKY Hates Heroin], that will be sharing information about ways to help individuals struggling with drug and alcohol abuse. 
for more info.

CLASS REUNION FOR 1979 & 1980 GRADUATES
Saturday, November 21 
6-10 PM @ Honey Locust Farm in Piner 
$30 per person includes pig roast by Lother's Catering 
contact skreunion79and80@gmail.com for more information or to make reservations. 

You must have reservations to attend this event. 
Send $30 per person to Simon Kenton 1979 & 1980  Reunion | 5285 Madison Pike | independence, KY 41051  
Make checks payable to "Simon Kenton Class of 1979" or "Simon Kenton Class of 1980" Reunion Fund.. 
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.]
 
Monday, 10.19

Art Club
Room 107 | 2:30 PM

Student Council
Volunteer Work @
Action Ministries

Regional Soccer
@ SK | 6 PM | 8 PM

Tuesday, 10.20

Credit Recovery
Lab 346 | 2:30 PM

Pioneer Pride
Room 207 | 2:30 PM

Teen Leadership Club (TLC)
Room 130 | 2:40 PM 
 
Academic Team 
v. Dixie @ SK 

Cheer Practice
Cafeteria | 3:30 PM

Wednesday, 10.21
 
Chess Club
2:40 PM 
 
Future Problem Solving
Practice
Room 314 | 3 PM
 
Cheer Practice
Cafeteria
3:30 PM

Thursday, 10.22

Credit Recovery
Lab 346 | 2:30 PM

Bridge Club
Room 186 | 2:30 PM

Student Council
LMC | 2:40 PM

Cheer Practice
Cafeteria | 3:30 PM

Freshmen Football

Friday, 10.23

Varsity Football
v. Ryle. @ SK  | 7 PM

Saturday, 10.24

ACT
7:30 AM | Bring ID and ACT paperwork

Cheer Practice
Practice Gym | 8 AM

JV Football
@ Ryle. | 10 AM


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WHAT'S FOR BREAKFAST?
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?

Monday, 10/19
Smoothie (B)
Chili (L)
Tuesday, 10/20

Toast/Yogurt (B)
Buffalo Chicken Wrap (L)
Wednesday, 10/21
Cinnamon Rolls (B)
Chicken Tenders (L)
Thursday, 10/22
Sausage/Pancakes (B)
Chicken Alfredoi (L)
Friday, 10/23
Scrambled Eggs (B)
Shrimp/Mac & Cheese (L)


PROUD OF OUR PIONEERS!

Thomas More
Juried Art Show
Kathryn Johnson
Kali Burgin
Tyler Bauer

CONGRATULATIONS TO
THESE STUDENTS . . . 

Word 2013 Certification
Casey Robinson

Access 2013 Certifications
Gage Ishmael
Alyssa Armes
JC Hawkins
Mitchell Kreidenweis
Kathryn Johnson
Katie Taylor
Taylor Welch



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Simon Kenton High School | 859-960-0100 | laura.schneider@kenton.kyschools.us | http://www.kenton.kyschools.us/school_home.aspx?schoolid=3
11132 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051