Pendleton Co. High School

Daily Announcements January 5, 2016

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The rose of the old year withers away as the new bud begins to bloom. ~Terri Guillemets, "Withered," 2004

GOOD CITIZENS DECEMBER 2015

DONTAIE ALLEN DAKOTA BURTON KRYSTAL FIELDS ANGEL HARRISON ALLISON LENOX SARAH REID BRIEGH SOTO MORGAN SYDNOR HAILEY WIGGINS

In January, the newly-formed PCHS Library RATs (that is, Readers and Thinkers) will meet once a week after school starting on January 21. Anyone may participate—this is not a club, but a book event--and each week will include a new activity that goes along with the book. The events will last no later than 4:30.

Miscellaneous Information

PCHS Mission and Vision

Vision: Achieving Greatness….Every Student, Every Day. Mission: Pendleton County High School is a gateway that inspires,

challenges and empowers students in their individual quests for growth and greatness in a diverse and changing world.

PCHS Announce 2016 Governor’s Scholar Nominees

Pendleton County High School announces that six juniors have been selected as our nominees to the 2016 Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Program (GSP). This year’s nominees

are: R. Ammerman, A. Booth, H. Hart, A. Hicks, S. Longworth, and M. Sydnor. These students will now be in competition with other students from across the commonwealth for one of the approximately 1,000 places in the 2016 summer program.

The Governor’s Scholars Program is a stimulating, five-week, residential summer program

for outstanding Kentucky students completing their junior year in high school. Established in 1983, the popular program provides academic and personal growth in a challenging, non-traditional experience that balances a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life.

The Governor’s Scholar Program competition is open to all juniors. It is highly competitive in nature and involves a lengthy application process. The students are selected based on multiple criteria that include academic record, ACT or PSAT test scores, personal essay, student resume that includes activities as well as demonstrated leadership and service.

The first book that we will focus the psychological thriller Complicit by Stephanie Kuehn. Sign up for that event and any others you want to attend in the library. Each book will have a new activity associated with it.

Last day to purchase a yearbook for the 2015-2016 school year is Friday, April 8, 2016.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Tuesday, January 5 Mr. Strong’s Student Advisory Council in the SBDM room 10:30-12:10 Detention - Bess

Wednesday, January 6 Mr. Strong’s Staff Advisory Council in the SBDM room 4:00-5:00

Thursday, January 7 Baseball booster meeting 6:30 in the cafeteria Detention – Bess

Friday, January 8 Jean Day

Friday School - Bess Monday, January 11 ESL students taking ACCESS test in computer lab 152

Student Voice Survey’s in English classes Elective Promo Week at PCHS

Tuesday, January 12 Faculty Meeting 3:15

Academic Team meet 4:00-6:00 in the library SBDM meeting 6:00 in the SBDM room

Final ACT scrimmage for Juniors – in English class

Student Voice Survey’s in English classes Elective Promo Week at PCHS

Detention - Dean Wednesday, January 13 FAFSA completion in computer lab 152 from 3:30-6:00 Mrs. Wade

ESL students taking ACCESS test in computer lab 152

Elective Promo Week at PCHS Thursday, January 14 FBLA State in Louisville, KY (Ms. Harmeyer with students)

Elective Promo Week at PCHS

Detention - Dean Friday, January 15 FBLA State in Louisville, KY (Ms. Harmeyer with students)

Elective Promo Week at PCHS

Alumni Basketball Game with alumni sock hop after in the auxiliary gym Saturday, January 16 Lions Club Magic Show in the auditorium

Monday, January 18 NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

2015-2016 SBDM Members Teachers: Bridget Browning, Craig Smith and Marsha Yelton

Parents: Amber Beebe and Becky White

Would you like to give a great, easy and fun birthday present to a friend or loved one? Pay to put BIRTHDAY WISHES on our school sign board. What a great surprise and recognition of this special day. Contact Mrs. Hart in room 628. Cost $5

January 5 – January 18

ARCHERY 1-9 @ Simon Kenton 1-16 @ Ryle High School

BOWLING

BOY’S BASKETBALL 1-5 – Robertson Co. 6:00 1-8 @ Fairdale 6:00/7:30 1-9 @ Whitefield Academy 7:00pm 1-12 @ Fleming Co. 6:00/7:30 1-13 (F) @ Beechwood 7;30 1-15 – Grant Co. 5:00/6:00/7:30 ALUMNI NIGHT (sock hop following in auxiliary gym for alumni) 1-18 @ Highlands 4:30/6:00/7:30

CHEER CATS

Cheer Cats are at all home basketball games cheering on our Ladycats and

Wildcats

GIRLS BASKETBALL 1-5 – Robertson Co. 7:30 1-7 @ Nicholas Co. 6:00/7:30 1-9 @ Ludlow 3:00/4:30 1-12 – Scott 6:00/7:30 1-14 – Bourbon Co. 6:00/7:30 1-18 – Augusta 6:00/7:30

Tuesday, January 19 Academic Team Meet 4:00-6:00 in the library

Final ACT scrimmage for Juniors in Math classes Grade 9-11 Scheduling Information Sessions with Mrs. Wade and Mrs.

Fooks in English classes with transcript reviews

Detention - Coleman

SENIOR CORNER 2016 1-13 – FAFSA completion in computer lab 152 3:30-6:00 1-18 – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1-20 – Senior Baby Pictures ads for yearbook due to Ms. Duff in room 114 1-21 – Project Grad meeting 7:00 in the library 1-26 – Senior cheesecake sales begins 1-26 – Senior Night at boys basketball game 2-2 – Blood Drive 2-13 – Senior Council Quarter Auction 2-17 – Club Pictures and Senior “16” picture 2-19 – Local Scholarship meeting 9:00 in the auditorium 2-22 – Spring Sports Drug Awareness seminar 3:30-5:00 in the auditorium. 2-25 – Project Grad meeting 7:00 in the library

SPORTS

THE SENIOR CLASS IS COLLECTING RECEIPTS FROM RECEIPTS CAN BE TURNED INTO THE FRONT OFFICE, MR. HALL OR MRS. HART. PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THE SENIOR CLASS.

Faculty members remember to turn in your gift fund donations to Sheila Wright. Deluxe Cleaners will still be dropping off and picking up drying cleaning this year on Tuesday’s and Friday’s.

Attention Current Juniors:

Union University’s Rising Senior Program is designed for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year and want to “try out” college during the month of June. Union University is located in Jackson, TN. Here are the highlights:

Earn up to 7 semester hours of college credit. Classes such as English composition, college algebra, laboratory science, history, and

psychology are available at a fraction of normal tuition costs. Participate in activities outside the classroom, ranging from community outreach projects

to movie nights to student development seminars.

This program is ideal for students who desire to deepen their understanding of what it means to live and learn as a Christian. To learn more about the Rising High School Senior Program at Union University please visit their website http://www.uu.edu/admissions/rising-seniors/

Rising Senior Program |

Undergraduate | Admissions | Union ...

www.uu.edu

"The Rising Senior Program was an unforgettable

experience. It gave me a taste of what college was like

and allowed me to experience Union University

firsthand.

Murray State University announces next summer's Commonwealth Honors Academy to be held June 4-June 25, 2016. This event brings together high school juniors from around the state for three weeks in an interdisciplinary

GUIDANCE OFFICE

STAFF INFORMATION

living-learning environment. In order to qualify for the Academy student must have (1) completed the junior year of high school; (2) composite ACT of approximately 25 (or equivalent on the SAT, PSAT, or PLAN) and a 3.5 GPA; (3) other credentials, such as community involvement, class rank, and teacher recommendations are taken into consideration in the selection process.

Upon completion of the Academy students will:

receive six (6) hours of university studies credit have the opportunity to take six additional hours of tuition-free university courses at Murray State

University during their senior year be awarded a four-year $2,000 per year housing scholarship to Murray State University

The student application deadline is March 1, 2016 (postmark). Acceptances will be notified in mid-April. Application packets can be downloaded from their website: http://www.murraystate.edu/cha

Commonwealth Honors

Academy - Murray State

University CHA 2016: June 4-25, 2016. applications for

CHA 2016 NOW available. CHA 2016 Theme -

"The Circles Of Life: Expanding Our Influence"

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Attention Current Sophomores & Juniors:

Announcing the 2016 Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison University in Granville, OH June 12-16, 2016. The Denison Reynolds Workshop offers an inspiring week-long summer creative writing program for up to 36 current high school sophomores & juniors. At the workshop beginning writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction get the chance to develop their talents and hone their skills. Morning workshop groups are led by accomplished faculty. Afternoon classes focus on a choice of genres (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction) supplemented by classes with visiting writers and one-on-one sessions with faculty and staff. Students will be housed in residence halls.

Program fee, including room & board for the 8 day program is $1,300 - financial support is available

Visit reynolds.denison.edu for more information Applications accepted online starting January 4, 2016 Application deadline: March 6, 2016 For questions contact via email at reynoldswriting@denison.edu or phone (740) 587-6207

Duke University - Summer Sessions Announced!

If you are currently in grade 10 or 11, spend your summer Duke Summer College for High School Students http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/summer-college-for-high-school-students

Summer College for High

School Students - Duke

University 2015 Summer College for High School

Students July 5 (arrival) to July 31 (departure)

Get ahead this summer and earn college

credit with academically-motivated ... Read more...

Get ahead this summer and earn college credit with academically-motivated students from around the world. Or you might choose to spend your summer at Duke Summer Academy for High School Students http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/duke-summer-academy if you are currently in grades 9-12! This program for personal enrichment offers courses with a global perspective.

Duke Summer Academy for

High School Students 2016 Summer Academy for High School

Students July 16 (arrival) to August 5

(departure) Have fun and enjoy personal

enrichment classes with academically-

motivated ...

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The program will begin taking applications on December 1, 2015.

STAFF BIRTHDAYS

JANUARY 1-7 – M. Haley 1-14 – A. Shanklin 1-16 – R. Stinson 1-19 – D. Simpson 1-21 – P. Mains 1-27 – B. Browning

FEBRUARY 2-7 – G. Lea 2-16 – J. Poe 2-21 – T. Espelage 2-22 – K. Miller

Volunteering in Pendleton County Schools

Volunteers play an important role at Pendleton County Schools, whether a person assists a teacher with getting materials ready for class, attending a field trip, working one on one with students they are all essential. As a result of KRS 161.148/KRS161.044: All parent volunteers that provide direct supervision of students must participate in a volunteer training (as designated by each district) and submit for a criminal record check. In Pendleton County the following is required:

1) Completion of volunteer handbook:

a. Handbooks are available from each school secretary, Bus Garage and online at www.pendleton.kyschools.us

click parent resources, click volunteer forms.

b. Completion of the 3 forms. Although some information is repetitive they go to different entities; Page 1 is the

application form, Page 2 is the Participation Statement which includes the understanding about confidentiality

and Page 3 is the Criminal Record Check form

c. All 3 must be completed and be legible for processing. They can be mailed to the address noted on the forms,

returned to the schools in a sealed envelope or dropped off at Room 301 Falmouth School Center.

d. Once received the expected turn- around time is one week or less. Once approved the volunteer is added to

the district list which is distributed to school secretaries. A letter from the Superintendent is forthcoming that

indicates you have been approved.

e. Volunteer records including criminal checks are good for 3 school years only. For example for records

processed anytime during this school year, they will expire during the school year of 2017-2018.

For more information please contact Community Education Director- JoEllen Mitchell at 654-3325 Ext. 2601.