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ATHENS ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Lara Dixon, Principal Mr. Bob DowdAssistant Principal, 12th Grade 9th Grade H - O Athletic Director

Mr. Dan MillsInterim Assistant Prinicpal, 11th Grade9th Grade A - GTesting / Special Education

Mr. Bill TurnerAssistant Principal, 10th Grade 9th Grade P - Z Student Services / Activities

April 1, 2016

Dear Red Hawks,

This year our students and staff continue to achieve at top levels. A few of this month’s highlights include:

Congratulations:

Craig Matthes, Terrace Manager, TSD Support Person of the Year

Dawn Hayes, Special Education Teacher, for being honored by Mix 92.3 as Teacher of the Week.

Rachel Webb, who is finishing her 20th and final year as Athens Yearbook Advisor.

Stephanie Brosky, who is finishing her 20th and final year as Varsity Cheer Coach.

Varsity Cheer Team for placing 8th in the State. 9 CCCAM All-State Academic Individuals: Alyssa Shaw, Kaitlyn Chin, Megan McHugh, Jenna Doyle, Kaylin Goddard, Lauren Nicholson, Elena Eastman, Sarah Wesley, & Courtney Looser 3 All-State Athletes: Sarah Wesley, Megan McHugh, & Lauren Nicholson 7 All-Region Athletes: Sarah Wesley, Megan McHugh, Lauren Nicholson, Keyara Clay, Peyton Coleman, Kayla Kenan, Cami Wade 7 All-District Athletes: Sarah Wesley, Megan McHugh, Lauren Nicholson, Keyara Clay, Peyton Coleman, Kayla Kenan, & Cami Wade 5 All-League Athletes: Sarah Wesley, Kayla Kenan, Alyssa Shaw, Kaitlyn Chin, Elena Eastman

We give a special thank you, good bye and good luck to Josh Heppner, Athens’ beloved PE teacher. Beginning May 1st, Josh is forging a new career as a vet-erinarian pharmaceutical rep. We will always cherish the years we have spent with him and look for-ward to the fact that he will remain our Varsity Football Coach. #On-ceARedHawkAlwaysARedHawk

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“Athens is dedicated to ensuring all students learn deeply and graduate College & Career Ready.”

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Griffin Olis for finishing 7th in the State for Diving.

Griffin Olis, Mustafa Rasheed, Zehn Wani, & Michael Frazier for winning first place in C-SPAN’s film competi-tion.

Scholastic Art & Writing Silver Medalists: Griffin Olis (Art Portfolio), Adam Rayes (Art), & Sabrina Williams (Writing)

National Merit Finalists: Jeanna Yu, Jonathan Li, Jiwoo Choe

Varun Sathyan for finishing 14th in the National Brain Bee competition.

Winter Guard Alias–Scholastic A & Alias–AA for placing first in the State.

Japan Quiz Bowl Winners & Advisor Mina Mori:

Level 1, Team 1, First place: Ben Nolan, Benedikt Weber, & Dylan Nguyen (8th grader from Larson) Level 1, Team 2, Second place: Justin Welc, Navpreet Singh, & Andrew Duncan Level 3, Third place: Vlad Marinski, Ekim Koca, Sharanya Subramanium, & Claire Stibich Level 4, Team 1, First place: Gloria Kang, Brian Gill, Sammy Nandwani, & Sasha LaPonsa Level 4, Team 2, Second place: Juliana Gao, Sonali Satapathy, Kamila Piotrowski, Daniel Engwall Level 5, First place: Jonathan Li & Kristine Bassett

Third quarter grades will be available on HAC April 4th. We encourage students to celebrate their efforts, have a fabulous time relaxing during Spring Break, and come back committed to ensure a spectacular finish. The end of the year is one of our favorite times. We look forward to celebrating your achievements and cheering you on toward your dreams.

For our seniors, we hope you especially enjoy these last 35 days! To help ensure you don’t miss anything, please check out the “Need-to-Knows” located on pages 9-12 of the newsletter. Please contact Mrs. Ohlert 248.823.2972, Mrs. Sparbeck 248.823.2962 or your counselor, if you have any questions.

Highlighted events for April include:

April 1-2nd Robotics Competition April 2-10th Spring BreakApril 12th Junior SAT testing – No School for Freshmen, Sophomores & Seniors April 12th PTO meeting - 7:00 p.m.April 13th Junior ACT Work-keys Testing; Freshmen & Sophomore PSAT testing – No School for SeniorsApril 19-22nd M-Step Testing 7:20-8:20 a.m. (1st Hour – One Testing Day per Junior – Date assigned by last name)April 22nd Court at AthensApril 25-29th M-Step Make-upsApril 25-26th All-City Band Concert

Wishing you a fabulous and safe Spring Break,

Lara J. Dixon, Ed. D.Principal Troy Athens High School248-823-2905@ldixon2http://athens.troy.k12.mi.us


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INFO AVAILABLE ON PAGE 5

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Only one more Parent Coffee!!!

May 109:30 am

Friday, April 1st No school for students - End of 3rd marking period

Monday, April 4th - Friday, April 8th

No School - Spring Break

Monday, April 11th - School Resumes

Class of 2016 Prom"A White Tie Winter"

Saturday, May 7th, 2016Andiamo Warren

Tickets $60.00 each – On Line Purchase ONLY through Pay-Schools ~

Purchase tickets April 7 - May 2Pick up tickets in the cafeteria during lunch May 2, 3, 4

Questions: Email Karie Dunneback - [email protected]


Congratulations to Varun Sathyan for receiving the Grand Award (better than 1st place!) at the Science & En-gineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit! He will soon be present-ing his project, SPARQL Query Generation and Semantic Simi-larity for Medical RDF Databas-es at the National Science Fair in Phoenix, AZ.

Way to go Varun!

Rachel PetersonChemistry & GBBE TeacherEnvironmental Club SponsorAthens High School

"Red Hawks of the Quarter"3rd Quarter 2015-2016

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Seniors - Don't Forget

ALL NIGHT PARTY PRICES:

$70.00- Now through commencement practice in June

$85.00- After Commencement Practice. It's CASH ONLY

at the door the night of the Senior All Night Party.

Check the website at http://ath-ensparty.weebly.com/tickets.html for more information and pages 20-22 of this newsletter.

April 20th6:00 pm

Athens Cafeteria


IMPORTANT INFORMATION & DATES ABOUT SPRING TESTING

Class of 2017On Tuesday, April 12, all juniors will take the SAT, which is a test ac-cepted by colleges and universities throughout the United States and in numerous international locations. This test is designed to reflect what students learn in high school. It con-tains the following sections: Read-ing, Writing and Language, and Math. Students also write an essay during the SAT.

To get familiar with the SAT, students and parents may wish to visit colleg-eboard.org and click on the SAT tab at the top. Additionally, Khan Acad-emy is an excellent resource for SAT prep. Visit khanacademy.org and click on the New SAT tab under subjects.

On Wednesday, April 13, all juniors will take the ACT WorkKeys, which is a job skills assessment system that helps employers select, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce. This series of tests measures foundational and soft skills and offers specialized as-sessments to target institutional needs.

During the week of April 18, all ju-niors will take the M-STEP science and social studies tests on laptops. These tests are designed by the state of Michigan to measure stu-dent growth. Students will take a practice M-STEP test in school the week of March 14. Parents may wish to visit michigan.gov/mde for more information.

Class of 2018On Wednesday, April 13, all sopho-mores will take the PSAT 10, a pre-liminary version of the SAT. To get familiar with the PSAT 10, students and parents may wish to visit colleg-eboard.org and click on the PSAT tab at the top.

Class of 2019On Wednesday, April 13, all fresh-men will take the PSAT 8/9, a pre-liminary version of the SAT. To get familiar with the PSAT 8/9, students and parents may wish to visit colleg-eboard.org and click on the PSAT tab at the top.

Note: There is no school for freshmen, sophomores, and seniors on April 12. There is no school for seniors on April 13. More detailed schedules for these days will be e-mailed home later in March.

Summer School 2015

Summer School will be held at Bou-lan Park MS this year. Classes are scheduled Monday - Friday, 7:50 am - 12:00 pm.

Session 1Wednesday, June 22 - Thursday, July 14 (NO CLASS July 4)

Session 2Friday, July 15 - Friday, August 5

Timeline:

Thursday, June 16 On-Line & Mail-in registration ENDS at 11 pmWalk-in ONLY at Niles 6/17

Friday, June 17Walk-in RegistrationEnds at Niles at 3:00 pm

Wednesday, June 22 Registrations at Boulan Park MS Summer School Office at 7:30 am. PE registration at Athens HS at 7:30 am

Brochures available in the Guidance, AP and Main Offices.

Free After-School TutoringWhat: A.S.A.P. (Athens Student Assistance Program)

Where: Room 1208N

When: Monday - Thursday Every week 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Monday/Wednesdays - Math Tuesday/Thursday - Science

Athens teachers and NHS students will be there each day to assist any student that needs help or wants to get a head start on home-work. No appointment is necessary.

Questions? Mr. Turner 248.823.2932 [email protected]

Attn: AHS ParentsPlease remind your students that they need to exit the build-ing by 2:25 PM unless they have official school business such as a club, sport, theatre, tutoring, etc. Students must be under the supervision of a staff member or coach.


Media Center Update: Fourth Annual Battle of the Books EventFor the fourth consecutive year, Athens High School is teaming up with Troy High School & International Academy to promote fictional reading! As an incentive for students to read, we teamed up to plan a FREE Battle of the Books event on May 27th at Troy Public Library for any student who reads at least three books from our list (see below). We will be Skyping with at least three of the authors, there will be a trivia contest between all three schools, we will be watching videos that were entered in our parody video contest, and we will be raffling off prizes. Students can receive one raffle ticket for every book they read. It will be a fun celebration of reading! For more info, visit our website at www.troyathensmediacenter.weebly.com or e-mail Mrs. Vought at [email protected].

Alive by Scott SiglerWaking up in a mysterious enclosed space with no memory of their identities, a group of adults un-cover evidence of a long-past war and the horrifying realities of their confinement.

All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenAn exhilarating and heart-wrenching love story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who in-tends to die. Theodore Finch is fascinated by death. Every day he thinks of ways he might die, but every day he also searches for—and manages to find—something to keep him here. Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until graduation, when she can escape her small Indiana town and her aching grief in the wake of her sister's death.

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa TahirLaia is a Scholar living under the iron-fisted rule of the Martial Empire. When her brother is arrested for treason, Laia goes undercover as a slave at the empire's greatest military academy in exchange for assistance from rebel Scholars who claim that they will help to save her brother from execution.

The Fixer by Jennifer Lynn BarnsWhen Tess Kendrick is sent to live with her older sister Ivy, she has no idea that the infamous Ivy Kendrick is Washington D.C.'s #1 "fixer," known for making politicians' scandals go away for a price. Tess finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy with one of her classmates and a client of Ivy's. Suddenly, Tess is thrown into a world of politics, power, wealth, love triangles, and family secrets that threaten their lives.

The Novice by Taran MatharuWhen blacksmith apprentice Fletcher discovers that he has the ability to summon demons from another world, he travels to Adept Military Academy where must decide where his loyalties lie. The fate of an empire is in his hands…

Red Queen by Victoria AveyardIn a world divided by blood--those with common, Red blood serve the Silver-blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman abilities--seventeen-year-old Mare, a Red, discovers she has an ability of her own. To cover up this impossibility, the king forces her to play the role of a lost Silver princess and betroths her to one of his own sons. But Mare risks everything and uses her new position to help the Scarlet Guard--a growing Red rebellion--even as her heart tugs her in an impossible direction. Simon vs. the Homosapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli Simon Spier has a secret….one that could compromise everything important in his life if it is re-vealed. When a classmate named Martin finds out about it and blackmails Simon, information about his sexual identity & the name of the mysterious guy Simon is in love with could be revealed.

Six of Crows by Leigh BardugoSix dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Offered a chance to participate in a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams, criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker recruits a team of talented associates to organize a plot that is threatened by their mutual enemy.

The Sword of Summer by Rick RiordanSince Magnus’s mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston. One day, he's tracked down by his uncle, who tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision.

Written In the Stars by Aisha SaeedNaila's vacation to visit relatives in Pakistan turns into a nightmare when she discovers her parents want to force her to marry a man she's never met. This heart-wrenching novel explores what it is like to be thrust into an unwanted marriage. Has Naila’s fate been written in the stars? Or can she make her own destiny?


On Friday, April 15th, Athens Will Welcome

Kyle Prue, Author of:

The first book in this action packed trilogy, The Sparks, was conceived late one night when Kyle had insomnia. At just 16 years old, Kyle spent the summer writing the first installment of the trilogy.

What people are saying: “Kyle Prue inspired readers and writers of all levels with an engaging, relevant, and relatable presentation. Students were enthralled with Kyle’s anecdotes and personal experiences with reading and writing on his journey to becoming an award-winning, published author. Days later, students are still talk-ing about feeling inspired to write after listening to Kyle speak. What a great way to start off our school year! I would highly recommend Kyle Prue’s presentation as it is meaningful, fresh, and engaging–just what our students need!” - Lisa Packan, English Teacher, Eisenhower High School

Students will be attending his presentation during English classes throughout the day.

Check out http://kyleprue.com for more information

ORDER THE BOOK

Bring $12.95 cash or a check payable to Troy Athens High School. Mrs. Vought and ELA teachers will be collecting payment until April 15th. A limited number of copies are available for pre-order. Additional copies will be available at the event.


News from the Career Resource Center….Skilled trades are in high demand in Michigan; there are currently over 8,000 job openings in our state. A great jumping-off point in learning more is http://www.mitalent.org/skilled-trades-parents-and-educators/ and there are brief videos by Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe: http://www.mitalent.org/6th-12th-videos/ Although most skilled trade professions don't require a four year degree, but you do need a mix of interest, hands-on talent/skills, and possibly a certification or license. Certifications and licenses often can be obtained in less than one year. Many skilled trades can be learned through apprenticeships or short-term training; and tuition assistance also may be available. Some training programs even offer college credits. Vocational schools, community colleges and techni-cal schools can save you money and time when compared to the expense of earning a two or four year diploma.

Check this site for valuable information on earning a skilled trade certificate, license or associates degree.www.mitalent.org/skilled-trades

Students interested in touring OSTC (Oakland Schools Technical Campus) in Royal Oak should sign up with their counselor for the next available date. For program offerings: http://ostconline.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Z4Fn%2f%2bTQVKE%3d&tabid=2787

Additional Resources:www.dol.gov/featuredapprenticeship Department of Labor info.www.masci.org Michigan’s Apprentice Steering Committee Inc. www.detroit.lib.mi.us/auto-industry Local, detailed info.www.mustonline.org Management & Unions Serving Together- (APPRENTICESHIPS)-detailed local info.

Nancy Zambardi, GCDF


Athens High School Class of 2016 Parents/Seniors Bulletin

IMPORTANT DATES

MAY 7Senior Prom ~ 7-11 pm

Andiamo’s in Warren

MAY 31Last full day - Seniors

JUNE 1½ Day for Seniors only

Hours 1-3

JUNE 1Senior Picnic, Jaycee Park

11:00 am

JUNE 2 Senior Exams Hours 4-6

JUNE 3Senior Exams Hours 1-3

JUNE 7Commencement Practice

9:00 am - Athens Gym

JUNE 7Honors Convocation Practice

12:30 pm- Athens Gym

JUNE 8Honors Convocation 7 pm

JUNE 11Graduation 11:00 am

Oakland University, O’Rena

JUNE 11All Night Party

10:00 pm-5:30 am

SENIOR EXIT SURVEY

Senior Exit Surveys will be avail-able on the AHS website April 1st. Have your student complete the form and return it to Mrs. Sparbeck in the Guidance Office by Monday, April 25th. Please be sure your stu-dent lists the college they plan on attending on the survey. Students must complete this form and turn it in to receive their cap and gown.

If they have not already created an ac-count with PARCHMENT, please have them do so. A final transcript will be sent to the college your student has chosen to attend.Their transcript cannot be sent without a PARCHMENT account. www.parchment.com

LAST WEEK FOR SENIORSThe last full day of school for seniors will be Tuesday May 31st.

There will be a half day for seniors only on Wednesday June 1st, hours 1-3. The Senior Picnic will begin at 11:00 a.m.on this half-day at Jaycee Park. If you would like to help out at the picnic or contribute food, please contact Margaret Burchi at [email protected]

Senior Exams will start on Thursday, June 2nd for hours 4, 5, & 6. Stu-dents do not attend hours 1, 2, and 3 that morning. Hours 1, 2, and 3 ex-ams will be held on Friday, June 3rd.

REHEARSAL/CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTIONThe graduation process begins with a mandatory rehearsal for all those participating in the graduation cere-mony at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7th in the gymnasium. Caps and gowns will be distributed only to those students who have no academic or fi-nancial obligations and if your student has turned in their Senior Exit Survey. Seniors and their parents should check with Mrs. Sparbeck in the Guidance Office for fine obligations.

National Honor Society: If your student is an NHS member and has met the service point requirement, then your student has the honor of wearing an NHS collar. Please have your student pick up their col-lar when they receive their cap and gown at the NHS table. Please bring $3 dollars, in exact change. The collars must be turned in at the end of the graduation ceremony. The cost covers cleaning charges.

HONORS AND COMMENCEMENT ATTIRECommencement is a very impor-tant, dignified ceremony. To insure the dignity of the occasion for every-one, any student who is improperly dressed or who is under the influ-ence of alcohol or any illegal sub-stance will be removed from the lineup prior to the ceremony.

Everyone is encouraged to dress for the occasion for both the Hon-ors Convocation and Commence-ment. Athens students have be-come known for the pride they show in themselves and their school. Let’s continue this demonstration of pride. Because the gowns become wrinkled when boxed for delivery, graduates are urged to iron and hang the gown prior to wearing it. Pins, flowers, etc.


GRADUATION AND HONORS CONVOCATION REHEARSAL

Rehearsals for Commencement and Honors Convocation will be on Tues-day, June 7th. Attendance is manda-tory for those participating in the cer-emonies. Therefore, seniors should not schedule work or other activities for that day. Graduation rehearsal will be at 9:00 a.m. in the gym. Cap and gown distribution will begin after the rehearsal. Honors convocation rehearsal, for those participating, will be at 12:30 p.m. in the gym/auditori-um. Students will receive their honor cords during this rehearsal.

HONORS CONVOCATION

Our Annual Senior Honors Convoca-tion will be held on Wednesday, June 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Athens Audi-torium. This dignified ceremony, recognizing our outstanding seniors, is always the highlight of our end of the year activities. Seniors with a 3.0 and above career GPA will be honored. In addition, many scholar-ships and departmental awards will be presented that evening. You will receive an invitation about 3 weeks prior to the ceremony if your senior is being honored.

Seniors are in cap and gown for this ceremony along with proper attire under gowns.

ALL NIGHT PARTYTickets for the all night party are still available from Mrs. Harris in the Main Office until June 3rd. They will also be sold after Commencement Rehearsal on June 7th. The cost is $70. ($85 at the door - cash only) This incredible, fun-filled evening is held on graduation night – June11th.

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This year’s graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 11th at 11:00 a.m. Graduation is held at Oakland University's Athletic Center, O'Rena. Maps will be given out at graduation rehearsal. Tickets will be required to attend the ceremony. Each student will receive 8 tickets. Students will receive their tickets at graduation rehearsal. Seating will be on a first come first serve basis at the O'Rena. If more tickets are needed, students will have to ask other students for unused tickets or contact Mrs. Ohlert at 248.823.2972.

Graduates will be expected to arrive at 10:00 a.m. Parents will be able to be seated starting at 10:00 a.m. Handicap seating is available.

SENIOR FINES

Please have your student clear their fines as soon as possible. Any un-resolved fines will result in your stu-dent not receiving a cap and gown or, ultimately, a diploma.

Also, please remind your student to return all athletic equipment, gym locks or any other school property at the end of the semester. Prior and proper disposition of all school prop-erty will make the graduation pro-cess much smoother.

Any returns or payment of fines should be directed to Mrs. Sparbeck in the Guidance Office. Please di-rect questions regarding fines to the issuing teacher. If your stu-dent has library fines, please con-tact Mrs. Vought in the Media Center 248.823.2978.

SENIOR FAILURE CARDS

Counselors have asked teachers to notify them by Friday, May 20th if any senior is in danger of failing a class. Counselors then will check to see if the class is needed for graduation. You will then be notified if the class is a graduation requirement. If you have any questions regarding your student’s graduation status, please contact the appropriate counselor.

SENIOR SPEECHES

Every year a staff committee choos-es three seniors to speak at either Honors Convocation or Commence-ment. If your student is interested in speaking at Honors Convocation or Commencement, they must submit their speech to Mr. Turner in the As-sistant Principal’s Office BEFORE Friday, May 6th. They must be pre-pared to present their speech Fri-day, May 13th at 2:30 in room 1505 to the staff selection committee.

To qualify to speak at Honors Con-vocation, the student must have a grade point average of 4.0 or above. To qualify to speak at Commence-ment, the student must have a 3.0-4.0 or above grade point average.

The speech should be 2-4 minutes in length.

Students cannot be chosen to speak at both ceremonies.

If you have any questions about any information in this newsletter, please contact Mr. Bill Turner, Assistant Principal, Activities 248.823.2932.


“What are your plans after graduation?” Please check ONE and forward to Mrs. Sparbeck in the Guidance Office by April 25, 2016. *You must complete and return this form to receive your cap & gown.*

Last Name First Name Name of College you will be attending:________________________________________________

Check here if NCAA requires your transcript

*****REQUIRED***** In order for us to forward your final transcript to your selected college, you must enter it into www.parchment.com. All colleges/universities require this in order for you to attend. Military (which branch) _________________________________ Work Full Time SCHOLARSHIPS – Please indicate scholarships offered and ACCEPTED. Please advise ______ Mrs. Sparbeck (Guidance Office) of any additional scholarships you may receive after submitting this form.

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

SPECIFIC $ AMOUNT Please DO NOT list “full ride”

RENEWABLE/HOW LONG OR ONE-TIME ONLY

Total $ Amount

Examples: Board of Trustees $1200 / yr. 4 yrs. $4800 Troy Baseball Boosters $500 One-time only $500

For scholarships offered and NOT ACCEPTED, list here (used for reporting purposes only). Example: A scholarship from a college that you applied to but decided not to attend. For additional space, use reverse side. SCHOLARSHIP

COLLEGE TOTAL $ AMOUNT

Please print:

SENIOR EXIT SURVEY

(Please print)


Saturday, May 7, 2016 Prom - Andiamo's, Warren

Tuesday, May 31, 2016Last Full Day for Seniors

Wednesday, June 1, 2016Half-Day Hours 1-3

Wednesday, June 1, 2016Senior Picnic

Thursday, June 2, 2016Senior Exams

(Hours 4, 5, & 6)

Friday, June 3, 2016Senior Exams

(Hours 1, 2, & 3)

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Commencement Practice9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016Honors Convocation Practice

12:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016Senior Honors Convocation

7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 11, 2016Graduation

Oakland University - O'Rena11:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 11, 2016All Night Party

10:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m.

U.S. Selective ServiceFederal law requires all men living in the U.S. to register with Selective Service.

Young men must register with Selec-tive Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. They can submit their registration inforamtion when they turn 17 and 3 months and ita takes only a few minutes on the internet at www.sss.gov or they can pick up a registration card at a local post office. When they turn 18, thei rregistration will be processed automatically. Most importatnly, they will have commplied with the registration requirement which is the law. An acknowledge-ment card will be mailed to them with their Selective Service number.

Why is it so important for youg men to register with Selective Service? By complying with the law, they stay eligible for programs and benefits connected to registration, such as college loans and grants, federal employment, job training citzenship for immigrant men seeking to become citizens, and driver's license eligibility in most states.

If you have further questions, please see your counselor in the Guidance Office.

Senior Exit Survey & NewsletterSeniors must complete a Senior Exit Survey (included on page 10 of this newsletter). A Senior Newsletter and Senor Exit Survey have been recently e-mailed. (Also available on the Athens website athens.troy.k12.mi.us). Please complete and give to Mrs. Sparbeck in the Guid-ance Office, no later than April 25th. The college/university that you pro-vide on the Senior Exit Survey is where your final transcript will be sent. We must receive your Senior Exit Survey in order for you to re-ceive your cap and gown.

Class Trip ReminderAthens High School does NOT sponsor, authorize or approve offi-cial class trips. We recognize, how-ever, that excursions are planned and have large student participation. Please be aware, though, that such functions, at any grade level, are not connected with the district. There-fore, we asume no responsibility for any aspect of such an activitiy.

Class of 2016 Notes Class of 2016 Senior PicnicPlanning for the Senior Picnic is well underway. The picnic will be held at Jaycee Park on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to work at the pic-nic and to those who are do-nating food.

If you would like to help out at the picnic or contribute food, please contact [email protected]

Seniors - Commencement Tickets

Tickets to Com-mencement will be distributed at Com-mencement rehears-al on June 8, 2016. Seating will be limited to eight (8) tickets per student.


2016 AP EXAM SCHEDULE MORNING AFTERNOON Week 1 8 a.m. Local Time 12 p.m. Local Time _ Monday, May 2 Chemistry Psychology

Environmental Science

Tuesday, May 3 Computer Science A Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Spanish Language and Culture Wednesday, May 4 English Literature and Japanese Language and Culture Composition

Physics 2: Algebra-Based Thursday, May 5 Calculus AB Chinese Language and Culture

Calculus BC Seminar

Friday, May 6 German Language and Culture European History United States History Studio Art - Last day for Coordinatores to submit digital portfolios (by 8 p.m. EDT) and to gather 2-D Design and Drawing students for physical portfolio assembly. Teachers should have forwarded students' completed digital portfolios to Coordinators before this date.________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MORNING AFTERNOON AFTERNOON Week 2 8 a.m. Local Time 12 p.m. Local Time 2 p.m. Local Time Monday, May 9 Biology Physics C: Mechanics Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Music Theory

Tuesday, May 10 United States French Language Government & Politics and Culture

Wednesday, May 11 English Language Macroeconomics and Composition

Thursday, May 12 Comparative Government Statistics and Politics World History

Friday, May 13 Human Geography

Microeconomics

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Athens High SchoolStaff Member of the Month Nomination Form

A committee of Athens staff members invites parents, former students, and fellow staff members to recognize the wonderful contributions of those who work each day to make Athens a special place for kids. Nominations with accompanying rationale should be submitted to Mr. Turner in the Athens AP office.

Nominee:

Please write a description detailing why the staff member should be nominated.

Rationale:

Submitted By: Staff Member Parent

Former Student Other

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE AP OFFICE


Family Game Night Tuesday, April 19th, 2016

6 pm - 8 pmTroy Athens High School

4333 John R, Troy, MI 48085

Come and bring the whole family to support the Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan

with the Athens National Honor Society! There wil be a food truck, swimming, carnival games and other family fun!

Admission $5 per person! Families of 4 or more = $15

Questions? Please contact NHS advisors:

Mrs. Sara Fraza ([email protected]) or Mrs. Andrea McCune ([email protected])


Athens Athletic Booster News

April, 2016

COACH'S CORNER

2016 Meeting Dates

Held in the TACC @ 7 pm

• April 11• May 2• June 6

Find us online:

http://athensathleticboosters.com

t@Athens_ boosters cfacebook.com/TroyAthensAthleticBoosters

It's Election SeasonIn this issue, we spoke with the girls’ varsity softball coach, Kerry Brennan.The April 11th meeting of the boosters (delayed one week because of spring

break) will include board position nominations. Please come to the meeting at 7 p.m. in the TACC and be a part of the process to nominate a president, vicepresident, treasurer, secretary and one of four trustees. The election will take place at May’s meeting.

The Boosters are… comprised of parents with stu-dent athletes. It is really that simple. From running the concession stand to running the monthly meeting, it is all parents. The faces change and the students graduate moving on to successful lives, but the one thing that never falters is the dedication of the members working to create a support-ive environment where student athletes and their families are encouraged to strive for a well-roundededucational experience.

REMINDER TO COACHES AND PARENTS: Now is the time to start planning for next year’s season. Prepar-ing the booster budget will be taking place in the next few months. If you anticipate needing additional funds for your sport, fill out the form at our website and fol-low the instruction to submit it.

> What are you looking forward to this season?

I cannot wait to get started. We have so much talent in the pro-gram. This season marks my first as head coach, and I am so ex-cited to be here. I feel so lucky to be able to teach and coach in the same district – it is what I have always wanted to do.

> How have you prepared your-self and the team this year?

Our softball program has great leadership, and our girls are truly dedicated to the sport. Our stu-dent-athletes have been condi-tioning and most of them continue to play softball off-season as well. Our mentality, as a program, is to compete in everything we do, es-pecially in practice. >What is the best way parents can support their student ath-lete?

We love having family out to our games to support the girls! The best thing parents can do after a game is give their daughter a big old hug and let her know how proud they are, regardless of the final score


Athens Band Boosters NewsNational Honor Society InductionCongratulations to Maddy Good-man, Connor Higley, Gloria Kang, Rebecca Lee, Michel Nahas, Yuki Obayashi, Sarah Oesterling, Neha Paragi, Alexander Popa, Nischal Shankar, Jillian Solomon, Liam Spence, Hannah Stangis, Venkat Subramaniam, Min Tan, Ethan Van Gorder, Justin Welc, and Mi-chael Zumbaugh who were induct-ed into the National Honor Society on March 29.

Symphonic and Concert Bands Shine at MSBOA FestivalHours of rehearsing in band class with Director of Bands Jeff McCoy led to a very successful experience at the MSBOA Festival for our stu-dents in Concert and Symphonic bands on Thursday March 10 and Friday, March 11.Both bands re-ceived high commendations from the concert adjudicators and the sight reading adjudicator for their fine work and both bands also re-ceived First Division ratings.

Winter guard Teams Spin Their Way to First PlaceAll three Athens winter guard teams – Alias Scholastic A, Alias AA and AKA – drew cheers from the crowd with first place, trophy-winning performances at their home show on February 27. Alias AA’s perfor-mance of “Timekeeper” earned a score of 65.91 in the AA division of the Michigan Color Guard Circuit. Alias Scholastic A earned a score of 71.58 for their performance “The Fighter.” AKA, the Athens affiliated middle school guard team, earned a score of 69.07 for their show “Stereo Hearts.” The competition drew guard and percussion groups from across the state and the Athens performers were thrilled to perform in front of the enthusiastic hometown crowd!

Alias Scholastic A fared well at their regional competition on March 12, taking 4th place out of 12 with a score of 76.24. The next step for all three groups is State Finals at Saginaw Valley State University on April 2. The Scholastic A team will also compete at the Winter Guard International (WGI) World Champi-onships in Dayton, Ohio in April.

Flamingos Prepare for a Spring ReturnMany Troy families were lucky to find a flock of pretty pink flamingos grac-ing their front lawns last fall before the birds migrated to warmer cli-mates for the winter. The flamingos will return soon, so watch your next Athens newsletter for word of their arrival in Troy.

April 2 Winter guard teams compete at States at SVSU6-9 Alias Scholastic A winter guard to World Championships in Dayton

May23 Spring band concert


Your 2015/2016 PTO is as follows:

President [email protected] - Candace Roen 248.703.6868

Vice-President [email protected] - M'Liz Malven 248.828.8468

Treasurer [email protected] -Scott Shaw 248.879.8892 Secretary [email protected] -Julia Hahn 248.467.6478 [email protected] Vacant

Thank you,Candace Roen President

Visit the PTO at http://athenspto.weebly.com/index.html

Happy April, Red HawksFrom Your Athens PTO

Save the Date: May 20th, 2016, Ford Drive 4 Your School. More information to come.

April 1, 2016 was the Scholarship application deadline for students. We have received several applications and they are currently being re-viewed by the scholarship committee. Winners will be announced at the Honors ceremonies.

Who we are: The Athens Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is com-prised of parents, teachers and administrators who work together to raise funds, provide volunteers, and organize events.

What we do: We provide volunteers and financial support for all kinds of events including student clubs and activities, All Night Party, Prom, and much more. Students whose families are members may apply for senior and underclassmen scholarships, and we provide teacher members with enrich-ment scholarships. The only organization that provides for all students.

How to join: If you have a student at Athens, you may fill out the Ath-ens PTO Membership Form and submit the form along with $15.00 dues to the Athens PTO mailbox (or the PTO table during registration). You will receive a Student Directory as part of your membership which can be picked up at Open House. Additional directories may be purchased for $5.00 each. Membership is open until October 31, or 60 days after your student begins attending Athens. Teachers complete the Teacher Membership Form and submit with dues to Athens PTO mailbox.

When we meet: We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the TACC Room (entry from the John R parking lot).

April 12 May 10

June 14

How to help: The PTO has several volunteer opportunities. Please watch for an e-mail blast asking for your help to head up or help out at one of the following events in the next several weeks:

How to help: The PTO has several volunteer opportunities. Please watch for an e-mail blast asking for your help to head up or help out at one of the following events in the next several weeks:

1. Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon May 20162. Prom Parking May 7th, 20163. Ford Drive 4 Your School May 20th, 2016


WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THE SHIFTS LISTED BELOW:First Shift 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Second Shift 12:30 AM - 4:30 AM

You can sign up at the address below: http://athensparty.weebly.com/

Does your Senior have Their Ticket? If not, make sure you refer to the attached

form and order one today!!

All Athens’ Parents…We need workers for the Senior All Night Party!

Class of 2016


Dear Athens High School Families:This is a request for your support of this year’s ATHENS SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY to be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016. This is a drug free and alcohol free event that ensures our graduates have a safe, happy and memorable celebration the night of their commencement ceremonies.

The ALL NIGHT PARTY is organized and supported by Athens families and the community at large. No school funding is involved. Along with the support from the businesses in our area, we pull together donations to hire entertainment, rent games, award prizes and feed the graduates. This is why we are turning to you, our loyal Athens parents, for help in reaching our goal. Athens Senior All Night Party is a 501(c) (3); your contribution could be tax deductible.

Please consider making a donation of $25.00 OR MORE to this worthwhile event. SPONSOR LEVEL – donate $25 BRONZE LEVEL - donate up SILVER LEVEL - donate up to $99 GOLD LEVEL - donate above $100

Family names will be listed as a supporter in the souvenir program distributed at the Senior All Night Party and on our website http://athensparty.weebly.com/.

UNDERCLASSMEN RAFFLE INCENTIVE!All underclassmen families who send in a check by Friday, May, 1, 2016 will be eligible to win one of

three (3) FREE TICKETS for their student to attend their own All Night Party!Don’t miss out on this great incentive!

------------------------Please return coupon below with your check. Thank you.---------------------

Drop off or mail to: Athens High School, Senior All Night Party 4333 John R, Troy, MI 48085

We thank you in advance for your generous contribution! Write your check to: ATHENS SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY. Please complete the information below:

The family of _______________________________________________________________ Student NameAddress: _________________________________________________Troy, MI 480_______

Amount of contribution $_________________ Phone: ________________________________

Circle One: Freshman / Sophomore / Junior Raffle: YES NODrop off or mail to: Athens High School-All Night Party 4333 John R, Troy, MI 48085

YOU CAN ALSO VOLUNTEER TO WORK THE PARTY THIS YEARFirst Shift 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Second Shift 12:30 AM - 5:30 AM

You can sign up at the address below or via the SANP website http://athensparty.weebly.com/

DON’T LET THE KIDS HAVE ALL THE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All Night Party News


ATHENS SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY - TICKET ORDERS

PRICES:$70.00- Now through commencement practice in June.

$85.00- After Commencement Practice it is CASH ONLY at the door the night of the Senior All Night Party.

HOW TO PURCHASE PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT PRACTICE:

1. Print and complete the Ticket Order Form (below). (Make sure you put BOTH - parent’s and senior’s email-confirmation is sent by email only.) No hard tickets will be given out.

2. Enclose your payment (refer to above). Payment by check is preferred (make check payable to Athens Senior All Night Party-write your senior’s name in the memo line).

3. Bring Ticket Order Form and payment to Athens Main Office for placement in the ANSP mail box.4. Or mail the Ticket Order Form with Payment to:

Athens High SchoolANP-Ticket Orders4333 John R. Rd.

Troy, MI 48085

Check the website at http://athensparty.weebly.com/tickets.html for more information, commonly asked questions, confirmation of individuals who purchased tickets, and to enter your name for volunteering. Please volunteer if you can!-----------------------------------------------Cut at dotted line---------------------------------------------- ATHEN’S SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY TICKET ORDER FORM

Senior’s Full Name: ________________________________; Student ID: __________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________

Senior's Email:____________________________Parent's Email________________________

Parent Name_____________________________ Contact # (night of party)________________

Parent Name____________________________Contact # (night of party)__________________

*Confirmation of purchase will be sent to the email addresses listed on this order form! Please print neatly.

Before emailing the Committee check the website at http://athensparty.weebly.com/tickets.html under the tickents tab to check to see if your name is on the list of purchased tickets.

Below is for Committee use:

Cash_______Check________Amt._______Ticket # Assigned________


April - Autism Awareness: Field Trips - more info will be provided as the events get closer

May - TBD - Outstanding Staff Awards / Social Hour


Board of Education

President, Nancy PhilippartVice-President, Karl SchmidtSecretary, Paula FlemingTreasurer, Rick WestTrustee, Ida EdmundsTrustee, Gary Hauff Trustee, Todd MilettiTrustee, Wendy Underwood

AdministrationDr. Richard M. Machesky Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Mark Dziatczak Deputy Superintendent, Teaching & Learning

April01..........NO SCHOOL - End of 3rd Marking Period01, 02....Robotics Competition04-08 ....SPRING BREAK12..........11th Grade SAT Testing12..........NO SCHOOL Grades 9, 10 & 1212..........PTO Meeting 7:00 pm13..........11th Grade ACT Work Keys13..........9th Grade PSAT 913..........10th Grade PSAT 1013..........12th Grade - NO SCHOOL19-22 ....M-STEP Testing27..........Ethnic Fair29..........AP Rally

May02-13 ....AP Testing07.........."A WHITE TIE WINTER" Prom10..........Parent Coffee 9:30 am10..........PTO Meeting 7:00 pm19..........Spring Choir Concert20..........Ford "Drive 4 UR School"23..........Spring Band Concert24..........Spring Orchestra Concert30..........MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL

Ethnic Fair April 27th

congratulations...9 cccam all-state academic individuals: alyssa shaw, kaitlyn chin, megan mchugh,...

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