Pendleton Co. High School

Daily Announcements January 19, 2016

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Give thanks for what you are now, and keep fighting

for what you want to be tomorrow. ~Fernanda Miramontes-Landeros

In January, the newly-formed PCHS Library RATs (that is, Readers and Thinkers) will meet once a week after school starting on Thursday, 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. 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.

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.

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

Parents: Amber Beebe and Becky White

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.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Tuesday, January 19 Plate it up through the extension office during lunch (blackberry/peach cobbler)

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

Wednesday, January 20 Mr. Hoover in SBDM room 8:30-11:00

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 Thursday, January 21 Mr. Hoover in SBDM room 10:00-11:00

Library R.A.T.’s after school

Project Grad meeting 7:00 in the library Department Head meeting 3:30 in the library

SYL Elected Officials Day in the SBDM room 2:00-4:30

Football booster meeting 7:00 in the cafeteria Grade 9-11 Scheduling Information Sessions with Mrs. Wade and Mrs.

Fooks in English classes with transcript reviews Detention - Coleman

Friday, January 22 Jean Day

FCCLA Star Events @ Williamstown (Ms. White with students) Tri-State Band Symposium @ NKU (Mr. Phillips with students)

Grade 9-11 Scheduling Information Sessions with Mrs. Wade and Mrs. Fooks in English classes with transcript reviews

Friday School - Miller Tuesday, January 26 Senior night at boys basketball game

Cheesecake fundraiser in the auditorium 10:00 a.m.

Final ACT scrimmage for juniors for reading in English classes Guidance office will be set up during lunch to answer questions about

scheduling

Detention - Hall Wednesday, January 27 Sophomores to Campbell Co. ATC with Mrs. Fooks and Ms. Brown

NKU & GRA dual credit program parent night at 6:30 with Navy ROTC

program Guidance office will be set up during lunch to answer questions about

scheduling Thursday, January 28 Balfour here during lunch for cap and gown order before late fees are

added

SBDM meeting 6:00 Guidance office will be set up during lunch to answer questions about

scheduling Detention - Hall

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 19 – January 31

ARCHERY 1-23 @ Calvary Christian 1-30 @ Harrison Co.

BOWLING

BOY’S BASKETBALL 1-20 (F) – Harrison Co. 6:00 1-21 (F) – Bourbon Co. 7:00 1-22 @ Mason Co. 6:00/7:30 1-23 (F) – 38th District Tournament 10:00 am here at PHS 1-26 – St. Henry SENIOR NIGHT 6:00/7:30 1-27 (F) @ Paris 7:00 1-29 @ Harrison Co. 7:30

CHEER CATS 1-30 @ NKCCA competition at NKU

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

Wildcats

GIRLS BASKETBALL 1-22 – Bishop Brossart 6:00/7:30 1-27 – Mason Co. 6:00/7:30 1-29 @ Harrison Co. 7:30 1-30 – Lewis Co. 3:00/4:30

Congratulations to the Ladycats on their 54-29 victory last night over Augusta. Maddie Wyatt had 18 points and Makayla Bishop scored her 1500th point.

Friday, January 29 ROTC Lock-In

Guidance office will be set up during lunch to answer questions about scheduling

SPORTS

Relay For Life of Pendleton County will hold a Cats VS. Cancer BLACK-OUT basketball game as a community kick-off on Saturday, February 6th for the Relay For Life event. Your PCHS Wildcats, along with local Relay volunteers invite you to come out and show your support. The Wildcats will tip off against the Williamstown Demons at 6 p.m. At halftime, local cancer survivors and caregivers will be honored. Survivors are asked to be at the high school by 6:30 p.m., and can sign-in at the front table upon entry. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a “Cats VS Cancer” t-shirt, sponsor a player or team, participate in the change wars, or to simply learn more about how your ACS is fighting back against cancer. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to register a team for the main Relay For Life event, which will be held June 11, 2016, in Downtown Falmouth. To learn more contact Bridget Browning at bridget.browning@pendleton.kyschools.us. The black long-sleeve t-shirts are available for pre-order for $10 until Friday, January 22nd.

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.

Mrs. Reid has one person with a COUPLE of secrets. She is looking for a few more! Please volunteer your fun secrets that the kids would never guess…maybe. I’ve Got a Secret takes place on February 10 at approximately 3:15.

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.

SENIOR CORNER 2016 1-21 – Project Grad meeting 7:00 in the library 1-26 – Senior cheesecake sales begins 1-26 – Senior Night at boys basketball game 1-29 - Senior yearbook ads are due. All pictures and orders must be turned in by 3pm this day. 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

STAFF INFORMATION

GUIDANCE OFFICE

ACT Prep Class w/MCTC Faculty January 25, 26 & 27 6 - 8:00 p.m. $49 book included Call MCTC at 606-759-7141 Ext. 66120 to Register Today!

Come join the MCTC faculty before you take your ACT examination and learn specific strategies that lend themselves well to sections of the ACT college entrance exam. Learn these strategies in Math, English, and Test Taking Tips to improve your ACT score. You will practice answering sample ACT questions during the class. This class is appropriate for students taking the ACT test on Feb. 6, April 9 and June 11, 2016.

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 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.