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Volume 5 | Issue 27 | March 7, 2016
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E-Newsletter of Simon Kenton High School
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Dear (Contact First Name),
2016-17 Parent Meeting to discuss underclassmen scheduling will be Wednesday, March 16 from 6-7:30 PM. The evening will being with a 20-minute presentation about the scheduling process, followed by rotations through each department. The evening will conclude with sessions in computer labs to assist in the scheduling process.
ATTENTION CURRENT 8TH GRADE PARENTS . . . 8th Grade Parent Night will be Monday, 3.14. Self-guided tours begin @ 6:30 PM. The presentation begins @ 7 PM in the auditorium.
2016 Yearbooks are on sale through April. WE DO NOT ORDER EXTRA YEARBOOKS. Go to www.smart-pay.com to order your copy. WE HAVE A LIMITED SUPPLY OF 2015 BOOKS AVAILABLE NOW. $60.
Call 859.960.0214 or have student visit Room 214A before school or during SKORE.
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TEAM UPDATES
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Even though it didn't end the way we wanted, the women's basketball team had a great season and post-season. The team lost in the finals of the region on Saturday night, but they competed to the final whistle and we are still proud of your accomplishments, The team represented SK with class.
Congratulations to all-tournament team members Ally Niece, Megan Buckner and Shelby Harmeyer.
Ally Niece was named Player of the Year for both NKY Coaches Association and the 8th Region.
PEP BAND & CHEERLEADERS Here's a shout out to the pep band and cheerleaders who also represented SK with great enthusiasm and class. The players appreciated your support not just in the tournament but throughout the season. Thank you for the support of all our teams. You guys do a great job!
INDOOR TRACK Congratulations to our indoor track team that had a very successful weekend.
ACADEMIC TEAM
Congratulations to the Academic Team for finishing 4th at state, which is the highest finish ever for our team. Team members were Chelsea Russell, Emily Girard, Nicholas Griffey and Sam Roberts. Sam was the 2nd leading scorer in the tournament and broke the record for career points. The best news is that all team members return next year.
ROBOTICS TEAM KCAIT had two teams qualify for the State VEX robotics competition. The tournament consisted of 35 teams who had to earn a way into the tournament by winning a qualifying tournament or were selected based on design of the students' robots. Team members of Robot 8660 -- Josh Cook, Daniel Devita, and Jonathan Shaw, as well as team members or Robot 8660F -- Madison Meyer, Hailey Poe, Janie Pierce, Erin Dailey ( Dixie), Casey Lail, Erin McLafferty (Scott) who will represent SK and the Kenton County Academies in the state tournament. This is the first time any teams of 8660 have qualified for state.
32nd District Basketball All-Tourney
Men's: JC Hawkins, Michael Sammons, Austin Fries (MVP)
Women's: Madi Meier, Kendyl Gilliam, Ally Niece (MVP)
ARCHERY TEAM FUNDRAISER THIS WEEK ON TUESDAY, MARCH 8 The archery team will have a Skyline Fundraiser on 3.8.16 from 5-8 PM at the Independence Skyline. For the flyer, click here.
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GET INVOLVED! SK Clubs, Groups & Athletics
SPANISH CLUB will meet on March 8 in Room 316. Yearbook group photo will be taken at this meeting.
BLOOD DRIVE The annual Hoxworth Blood Drive for students over the age of 16 and meeting the requirements will be Thursday, 3.24.16. All students are required to have parent permission slips to donate and will need to show their driver's licenses. We will begin sign ups the week of 3.14.16 in Room 207. See Miss Hoerlein with questions.
CROCHET & KNITTING CLUB
New and experienced people are welcome to join the group after school on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Bring your yarn, crochet hooks and knitting needles!
FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE DANCE The Freshman-Sophomore Dance will be Friday, April 1 from 8-11 PM. The theme is 007. (James Bond/Secret Agent) and dress is semi-formal.
Tickets will be on sale in March 21-29 by the cafeteria. If you have a date from another school, forms must be filled out and turned in when you purchase tickets. Pick up forms outside Room 207.
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.
PIONEER PRIDE meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. New members are ALWAYS welcome.
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.
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COUNSELING CORNER
OPPORTUNITY FOR FEMALE STUDENTS
Good news about SCHOLARSHIPS:
There are several new scholarships available for seniors. Applications and information can be found in the scholarship drawer located in the Guidance Office. During the spring semester these opportunities will come in frequently, so please encourage your students to continue checking for them.
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 SK Family Resource &
Youth Services Center
DINING ON A BUDGET Your family is invited to a workshop about saving time and money on your family's meals. Thursday, 3.31.16 6:30-7:30 PM @ SK and IT'S FREE!!! Space is limited to SK families. All families in attendance will enjoy dinner, receive door prizes and learn new money and time-saving recipes.
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PROUD OF OUR PIONEERS
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
12th Grade - Samantha Deters
11th Grade - Chelsea Russell
10th - Taylor Hubert
9th - Skylin Yates
Rising Star: Kiersten Reams
Perfect Attendance
The following students had perfect attendance last semester and won the drawing for gift cards from Cummins Filtration: 1st Quarter
(Received $25 Visa gift cards) 9th - Emily Morgan 10th - Luke Tanner 11th - Emily Frerman 12th - Charles Watson 2nd Quarter
(Received $25 Visa gift cards) 9th - Caleb Farfsing 10th - Haylee Mitchell 11th - Flynn Blanchet 12th - Isaiah Hutton 1st Semester
(Received $50 Visa gift cards) 9th - Lauren Steffen 10th - Richard Conrad 11th - Brian Carter 12th - Jacob Dickens
MOS Certification for
Word 2013:
Kyle Wilson
MOS Certification for PowerPoint 2013:
Destiny Dallas
Kiana Hartman
Sydney Barnett
Katie Wagner
Ashton Dischar
Olivia Spina
Haley West
Will Leanhart
Hannah Edwards
Dylan Perkins
Kyle Taylor
Abby Ayers
Evan ArmstrongZach Barnett Kyle Wilson
Jewel Claypool
Joshua Bentley
Max Brueckner
Josh Bryan
Spencer CarrCameron Clark Taylor Conrad
Laura Cox
Cody Daniels
Alison Galbraith
Lily Gebauer
Jake Goldberg
Dyllan Goldick
Mallory Grove
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.]
8th Grade Visits
Art Club
Room 107 | 2:30 PM
Odyssey of the Mind
Room 191 | 4 PM
Tuesday, 3.8
8th Grade Visits
KCEA MEP Visit
Workroom
Winter Guard
Cafeteria | 3 PM
Wednesday, 3.9
Calculus, the Musical
Auditorium
KCEA MEP Visit
Room 211
Department Meetings
Thursday, 3.10
Winter Guard
Cafeteria | 3 PM
8th Grade Visitis
Winter Guard
Cafeteris | 3 PM
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