Pendleton Co. High School Daily Announcements February 22, 2012

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Many are the stars I see, but in my eye no star like thee. – English saying used on poesy rings

Miscellaneous InformationOUS INFORMATION

On Friday February 17th 2012 Pendleton County High School FCCLA members competed in FCCLA Regional STAR Events Competitions.

Congratulations to the following students:Tanya Edwards – Focus on Children Jr. - 3rd PlaceTori Fitzpatrick & Aaron Teegarden – Illustrated Talk Sr. – 2nd placeAli Hale & Michelle Franz – Life Event Planning Sr.  – 2nd PlaceRonica Hutchison - Entrepreneurship Sr. – 2nd PlaceMadison Dotson, Sarah Tackett & Abby Bex – Applied Technology Jr. – 1st placeClosings/Delays Webpage Notification

In addition to Call Command and the local TV markets, district closings, delays, early releases, and cancellations are also posted to the district web-page (click on School Closing icon at top of district page).  If you would like to receive an e-mail and/or text message whenever this page is updated, click the “Notify Me” Icon and register your e-mail address and personal cell phone number. 

You may also access the School Closing page from http://www.pendleton.kyschools.us  under District news, click on the “Schools Closings/Delays/Cancellations” link and follow the prompts.

“School Closings” page will be updated with the following announcements:  School ClosingsSchool DelaysSchool Early ReleasesEvening Event Cancellations

This notification is extremely convenient for parents and district employees alike.  For those parents who are at work during the day, an e-mail or text message of a cancellation would be most helpful.  District employees being able to get these updates no matter where they are, is also convenient.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact billie.chaplin@pendleton.kyschools.us.

Our Mission Statement ~ ~Teachers will persistently engage all students in a rigorous curriculum which focuses on academic performance, develops their creativity, fosters independent thinking, promotes responsible citizenship, encourages physical well being, and enhances their social development so that all students are given the maximum opportunity to achieve at high levels.

NHS is selling baskets again this year. The basket pictured will be available for $35.00. Contact any NHS member or Marsha Caldwell if you would like to purchase one. Thank you in advance for your support.

Volunteer Process for Pendleton County SchoolsIn an effort to reach more volunteers for Pendleton County Schools, individuals wishing to volunteer may pick up applications from any school secretary or from the Student Support Office (new bus garage). Current volunteers may check on their status by contacting any of the school secretaries or the Community Education office. Volunteer Criminal Record Checks are good for 3 years. Current volunteers will receive a written notice in the mail when their status is close to expiring. For more information please call 859-654-3325 Ext. 2601

Yearbooks can now be ordered online! Place orders at www.balfour.com. Search for Pendleton County High School on the yearbook section of the page.

PROM 2012

Junior Council is proud to announce that this year’s prom will be held@ The Syndicate in Newport. Please mark your calendars.Saturday, April 28 from 8:00-11:00Theme – Moonlight GardenCost - $35.00 per personTickets go on sale Monday, March 26 through Friday, April 20

BRIANNA’S CORNER Donations can be made at ANY Fifth Third Bank.  When you go into Fifth Third Bank, the bank associate will have an internal system that identifies benefit fundraising accounts.  The benefit account is titled Brianna's

Corner - Brianna Wood.  If you run into any issues, you can also give them the name Rebecca Wood, Brianna's Corner - Brianna Wood.  The account was opened Friday so they should be able to find it

regardless by using the full account name, but the benefit site should be functioning at all banks mid week.If you would like to mail a donation, you can mail your donation to the following address.  Please make the

check out to Brianna Wood c/o Rebecca Wood.   The address is:Becky Wood

223 N. Ft. Thomas Ave.Ft. Thomas, KY 41075

We hope to make a difference and help during this trying time.  We appreciate all your support both financially and through your positive thoughts and prayers.  Miracles happen...thanks for being in Brianna's

corner.  We will update everyone as we begin making a difference.

PROM RAFFLE$1.00 EACH

FOUR SEPARATE RAFFLESJunior Council will be raffling off the following:

1. ULTIMATE PROM PACKAGE which includes:Two Prom Tickets donated by Junior CouncilCorsage and boutonniere from Becky’s Flower Basket $25.00 complimentary dining certificate from Buckheads’ Complimentary dress cleaning/pressing from Deluxe Cleaners $25.00 off a Tux Rental from Houchen’s Premier Portrait Package from Lifetouch $25.00 off Shellac nail polishing from Xanadu Retail Value $250.00Also INDIVIDUAL RAFFLES of

2. $99.00 tux rental from Randy’s 3. $30.00 gift card to Buckhead’s Mountain Grill4. Corsage and boutonniere from Fancy Floral

Junior Council would like to thank all the local businesses for their contributions and support.Drawing will be held on Friday, March 23. All Proceeds will go toward this years Prom.Prom will be held at the Syndicate in Newport on Saturday, April 28. Tickets will be on sale Monday, March 26 through Friday, April 20. Tickets are $35.00 each.

The SENIOR CLASS is collecting receipts. Please turn receipts into the front office. The collection will go on all year. This is an easy way to help the seniors earn money towards graduation. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

EXCHANGE UNLIMITED IS HAVING GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE.  ALL PROM DRESSES ARE $5 AND ALL DRESS SHOES ARE $3.

WEEKLY EVENTSWednesday, February 22 FFA Week – Official Dress and Blue & Gold Day (Teacher Luncheon)

KSP Citizen Police Academy 6:00-9:00 in libraryMs. Harper in auditorium 10:00-11:00 & 1:30-2:30

Thursday, February 23 FFA Week – Camo Day/Muddiest Truck Contest Blood DriveKOSSA testing Detention – C. Stinson

Friday, February 24 FFA Week – Bib Day/Drive Your Tractor to School DaySpeech Therapist in SBDM room 8:05-8:30 and 12:30-1:00Sweet 16 Birthday Party 1:30-2:30 in Auditorium (Nov., Dec., Jan., Feb.)

Monday, February 27 Class Night audition forms available. Auditions on March 21st

Tuesday, February 28 WorkKeys Testing @ ATC ALL ATC SeniorsMrs. Delaney presentation during 2nd period regarding local scholarships for SeniorsDetention – A. Coleman

Wednesday, February 29 KSP Citizen Police Academy 6:00-9:00 in libraryJunior College Fair to NKU (select Juniors) leave 9:50 return 2:30Ms. Harper in auditorium 10:00-11:00

Thursday, March 1 Sign up for Powder Puff Football and CheerleadingLocal Scholarships available to seniorsDetention – A. Coleman

Friday, March 2 Speech Therapist in SBDM room 8:05-8:30 and 12:30-1:00Friday School – A. Sudberry

Monday, March5 Athletic Drug Seminar 3:30 in auditoriumRecreation Baseball team selection in cafeteria 5:30-?

Tuesday, March 6 ACT @ NKU ALL JUNIORSPTSO in SBDM Room 7:00 pmBand & Senior Trip Parent Meeting 6:30/7:45 in cafeteriaDetention – C. Lehr

Wednesday, March 7 KSP Citizen Police Academy 6:00-9:00 in librarySenior Trip Meeting 7:30 amMs. Harper in auditorium 10:00-11:00

February 21 – February 24BOY’S BASKETBALL

2-24 @ Nicholas Co. for District Championship vs. (Deming or Nicholas Co.)

CHEERLEADERSSee the Cheerleaders at all Boy’s and Girl’s home

basketball games.

GIRL’S BASKETBALLThanks for a great season!!!!

BOY’S 38TH DISTRICT BRACKET @ NICHOLAS CO. HIGH SCHOOL

Pendleton Co.Feb. 20 – 8:15 pm Pendleton Co.Harrison Co.

Championship GameFebruary 24 – 7:30pm

Nicholas Co.Feb. 21 – 8:15 pm DemingDeming

PCHS FIRST ANNUAL“BASEBALL AND FAST PITCH”“MEET THE TEAM NIGHT”

MARCH 10TH STARTING AT 5:00 P.M. COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!●CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE IN THE CAFETERIA●ANNOUNCING OF BOYS BASEBALL AND GIRLS FAST PITCH 2012 PLAYERS/COACHES●ALUMNI RECOGNITION-PLEASE SIGN IN AT TABLE UPON ARRIVING●SILENT AUCTION ●RAFFLES●WIFFLE BALL HOME RUN DERBY AND MOREHOSTED BY PCHS BASEBALL BOOSTERS AND GIRLS FAST PITCH

SPORTS

PCHS SCOREBOARD

PCHS BASEBALL NIGHT

AT

EDWARDOS’

MARCH 7TH 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.

MEET THE SENIORS AND COACHES

$6.99 BUFFET – (does not include drink or tax)

*ALL TIPS GO TO THE PCHS BASEBALL BOOSTERS*

COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE TEAM!

RECREATION BASEBALL LEAGUE: Anyone who has siblings or knows anybody wanting to participate in the Recreation League Baseball this spring please see Mr. Biddle to pick up an application form.  All forms must be returned to Mr. Biddle by March 2nd.

The Boys Soccer Team is selling the “buy one, get one free” coupon cards from Edwardo’s.  The price is $20.00 for the card, this is a great deal.  If you would like to purchase one or need more information, contact Sarah Wolfe at ext. 7914.

STUDENT INFORMATION

SENIOR CORNERUpcoming dates:February 27 – Class Night auditions forms available and sign up.March 1 – Sign up for Powder Puff Football and Cheerleading.March 1 – Local Scholarship applications available to SeniorMarch 6 - SENIOR TRIP INFORMATIONAL NIGHT WILL BE TUESDAY, MARCH 6 AT 7:45 PM. ALL STUDENTS GOING ON THE TRIP AND A PARENT MUST ATTEND THE INFORMATIONAL MEETING. IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND THAT NIGHT YOU MUST ATTEND March 7, AT 7:30 AM.March 21 - Class Night AuditionsMarch 21 – Club Picture Day, Senior “12” picture at 2:30 and Band Picture Day All DayMarch 23 – Deadline to return local scholarship applications to the Guidance OfficeMarch 25 – Winter Sports Reception 2:00 in the auditoriumMarch 29 – Senior Mock InterviewsMarch 30 – Senior Mock InterviewsApril 2 – 6 – Senior Week (activities every day for seniors to participate)April 6 – Powder Puff Football GameApril 9 – 13 – Spring BreakApril 15 – 20 – Senior TripApril 28 – Prom at the Syndicate in Newport 8:00-11:00

Project Grad has a Facebook group for the community. Look us up on Facebook @ Pendleton County Project Grad – Community Page to keep up with all the activities and planning for 2012 Project Grad.

Deluxe Cleaners will still be dropping off and picking up drying cleaning this year on Tuesday’s and Friday’s.

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Work Ethic Diploma Scholarship

For those students who will receive the Work Ethic Diploma. Candidates are evaluated based on a 500 word essay, meeting established criteria for earning the Work Ethic Diploma as determined by their school, financial need, and a commitment to display a positive work ethic as they continue onto postsecondary education or the workforce. Two scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors in 2012 for the amount of $750.00 per scholarship. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Completed applications and essays must be submitted or postmarked by February 29, 2012.

Work Ethic Community Service and Internship Hours are due March 1, 2012. Turn in to Mr. Hall or Ms. Mains in the Guidance office ASAP. Forms are available in the Guidance office.

Academy Day will be held on March 3, 2012 at Dixie Heights High School, 3010 Dixie Highway, Edgewood, KY 41017.

“Academy Day is for students who are interested in attending one of our nation’s outstanding service academies. The academies offer excellent academic programs while enabling students to develop valuable leadership skills. The event will include representatives from the Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, United States Military Academy at West Point, Coast Guard Academy, and merchant Marine Academy. The representatives will make brief presentations and answer any questions students and parents may have.

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.; the program will begin at 11:00 a.m. and should conclude by 12:30 p.m. Parking is available at Dixie Heights High School. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please call Erin Murray at (859) 426-0080.

Invitation to U of L's Engineering Expo:

Each year U of L sponsors an engineering expo that features student work and information about engineering careers.  This year's theme is Engineering the World of Tomorrow and our keynote speaker is Jackie Swisher, an engineer at Walt Disney World. 

E-Expo is free for students to attend and is open to any of students that may have an interest in engineering.  This year E-Expo will take place on March 3rd, starting at 8am and going until around 4pm. 

Many of our student societies will have interactive projects for students to experience, there will be a free lunch, and each participant receives a t-shirt designed after this year's theme.  There will also be lab tours of our facilities for students interested.

Registration for E-Expo can be found on the following website:

STAFF INFORMATION

GUIDANCE OFFICE

http://engineering-expo.com/eexpo/Main_PageIf you have any questions, email :vp@speedcouncil.org

For Senior Athletes:

PNC will again be awarding 32 one-time $1,000 scholarships as part of its title sponsorship of the Boys' State Basketball Tournament.  One boy and one girl from each of the 16 basketball regions will be chosen and recognized during this year's Boys' Tournament.  Deadline for entry is Friday, Feb. 24.  The application is now available on the KHSAA Website (http://www.khsaa.org/forms/bk148.pdf) and in the PCHS Guidance Office.

There is no limit to the number of applicants from one school.  This is open to all KHSAA Sports including Cheerleading.

ACT Prep at Maysville Community College:Session IIDate: M-W, April 2 - 4 Fee: $39 incl. book Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: MC

Session IIIDate: T – Th., May 29 - 31 Fee: $39 incl. book Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: MC  To register call 606-759-7141 ext. 66120

Morehead State University Spring Open House dates:   March 10, 2012 (Saturday)

To register for Morehead State University’s free open house students may visit:  http://www.moreheadstate.edu/openhouse

At Open House students and their families will have the opportunity to get to know members of the Enrollment Services Team and:

We will waive application fees for all seniors who attend and apply Meet members of our faculty and staff Check out informative displays    Find out more about our student services Visit the academic department of your interest Go on a campus tour See our residence halls Learn why Morehead State should be your top choice!

The date for Workkeys Testing regarding all ATC seniors will be Tuesday, February 28th.  The test will be administered at the ATC.  This test is relevant to each high school senior as it provides opportunity for the “Career Ready Academic Certificate”.   Every ATC senior from each high school is accountable for the College Ready or Career Ready Certificate, or both.  Remember, if a senior receives the College Ready Certificate from the high school they can still be counted as another .5 at the high school for passing our College Ready Certificate.

ACT Preparation

This review of each section of the ACT can help you build confidence and increase your scores. Complete sample tests, learn test-taking tips and review subject matter to help you perform more quickly and comfortably on test day.

Taught by two content specialists, the first three weeks focus on mathematical skills with some analytical reasoning in the natural sciences and the second three weeks cover English, rhetorical skills and reading comprehension. Plan to devote two hours outside of class to weekly assignments. This class is recommended for first-time and repeat test-takers. 

Date:          Saturdays, February 4 - March 17, 2012   (No class on March 10) Time:         9-11 a.m.Location:   Northern Kentucky University, Room TBAFee:           $255, includes text book  Contact for program is: connect@nku.edu      

STAFF BIRTHDAYSFEBRUARYFEBRUARY

7 - G. Lea22 – K. Kinder29 – J. Nahari

MARCH 1 - D. Glaza 5 – M. Bonar11 – M. Hatfield14 – R. Perraut26 – L. Tackett31 – T. Bentley