Pendleton Co. High School Daily Announcements September 30, 2011

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY: A prescription for joyful living; “Be good, be kind, be unselfish.”

Miscellaneous InformationOUS INFORMATION

The library will be closed all day on Friday, September 30th.    No exceptions due to Book Fair display.   All student aides need to report to Ms. Glaza in the guidance office.

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.

Pendleton Rec. Competitive Cheerleaders are sponsoring a decal fundraiser to earn money for competition fees. School Contact: Northern Elementary – Tina RecordSouthern Elementary – Donna PollardMiddle School – Darlene Wright/Joan Wright Pendleton Co. High School – Sheila WrightStudents may return order slips in an enclosed envelope labeled REC DECAL ORDER to the above contacts. DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS FRIDAY, OCT. 7th! Thank you for supporting Pendleton County Recreation Cheerleaders!

Ridin’ In the Breeze for BriBENEFIT TRAIL RIDE

for Brianna Hensley Wood SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011

at the Hall family farm, Bill and Andrea Hall 1531 Marquette Road, Falmouth, KY 41040

Ride Details: Registration starts at noon • Hitting the trails at 2:00pm

$10.00 registration fee • Rain or Shine! Chili and hot dogs served following ride (5:30 -6:00pm)

*Donations will be accepted* Bring your own drinks and lawn chairs

*Please no alcoholic beverages* T-Shirts available, call Kaitlyn at 859-409-9089 to pre-order

Contact Information: Sara Hall - 859-620-6046 Andrea Hall - 859-620-6045 Kelly Maxedon - 859-445-6702 Kaitlyn Hertzenberg - 859-409-9089

Ride Sponsors are not responsible for accidents or loss of equipment.

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.

It’s the first Literary Gala!  On October 12, the library will host the first Gala of the year.  The theme for this is Read a Banned Book.  Teachers have chosen several challenged books for the selection, and you should choose one to read.  If you prove you have read—and only if you prove you have read—you will be eligible for door prizes chosen especially for you!  Also, pizza and drinks are provided for the Gala.  Read, eat, discuss, and win!  The Gala starts at 3:10 on October 12 in the cafeteria.  Hope to see you there!

HOMECOMING CANDIDATES 2011KING QUEEN

Jaquan Franklin Sarah SchlueterBodin Howell Kristen StewartMarcus Niesson Nikki WolfeDustin Wanner Ania Zmyslo

PRINCE PRINCESSJeff Browning Danielle MillerDerek Burton Hannah PughAdam Koeninger Jordyn StoutJoey Schuerman Sydney Utz

SAVE THE DATE

Junior Council would like to announce that this year’s prom date has been set:Saturday, April 28 @ The Syndicate in Newport. Please mark your calendars.

SENIOR PICTURES AND UNDERCLASSMEN RETAKES:Wednesday, October 26Underclassmen will be photographed during first period.Senior will be photographed out of English classes.Boys will need to wear a white collared shirt with white t-shirt underneath. Lifetouch will provide the tux jacket and tie.Girls will wear the black drape also provided by Lifetouch.

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.

A student at our school, Mason Monroe has won the WCPO Student of the Week.  They filmed an interview.  It will air on Monday October 3, 2011 during the 6 a.m. broadcast and will air again on Wednesday October 5, during the 5 p.m. broadcast.  WCPO Channel 9 – Cincinnati Ohio.  

Help support Project Grad 2012 by reserving your “EWE DOO” BlockThey are 2' x 2', and if the sheep doo-doos in your block, you get money!They are $5 a block, and the “drop” takes place on Oct. 9 at the WoolFestival. You do not have to be present to win.To reserve a block, contact any Senior.

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!

Kentucky Career Center-Pendleton One Stop Office Offering Free Computer Classes The Pendleton County One Stop office located at 500 Chapel Street, Falmouth, KY is gearing up for Fall Computer Classes. These classes are free for job seeking adults. Classes offered in October include: Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Word, Interview 101, Career Opportunities and Job Search Success Workshop and Introduction to Excel. Class size is limited and registration is required. For more information please call the One Stop at 859-654-3325 Ext. 2902.

WEEKLY EVENTSFriday, September 30 Homecoming Football Game

Speech Therapist in SBDM Room 8:05-8:30 & 12:30-1:00Saturday, October 1 Wool Festival Pageant in Auditorium

Homecoming Dance 8:00-11:00Monday, October 3 Audit team in SBDM Room

Book FairVolleyball Booster meeting in cafeteria 6:00pm

Tuesday, October 4 Book FairDetention – A. Sudberry

Wednesday, October 5 Bob McDermott here all dayFCCLA in Auditorium Lobby 5:30Book FairTEG 3:15-4:45 in SBDM room

Thursday, October 6 PSAT – Pre-Administration during 6th Period in cafeteria.Detention – A. Sudberry

Friday, October 7 Wool FestivalFriday School – A. SudberrySpeech Therapist in SBDM Room 8:05-8:30 & 12:30-1:00

Saturday, October 8 Wool FestivalSunday, October 9 Wool FestivalMonday, October 10 Open Enrollment October 10-28Tuesday, October 11 NKU – Talent Search in SBDM room

SBDM Meeting 6:00 in SBDM roomWednesday, October 12 PSAT Periods 1-3 in cafeteria

Literary Gala 3:10-4:10

Teacher will update GSSP electronically on ILP’s Senior Trip Cookie Sales 2nd period in AuditoriumTEG 3:15-4:15 SBDM roomBob McDermott here periods 1-4P. Lynch in SBDM room 12:00-3:00

Thursday, October 13 NHS Induction Ceremony 6:00 in auditorium meal to follow in cafeteriaQuarter 1 Ends

Friday, October 14 NO SCHOOL

September 30 – October 11BOY’S GOLF

Thanks for a great season!BOY’S SOCCER

10-1 – JV Regional Tournament10-4 @ Covington Latin JV - 4:1510-6 @ Calvary Christian V – 5:3010-10 DISTRICTS @ Mason Co. vs. Walton Verona 6:00

CROSS COUNTRY10-8 @ Williamstown Invitational

FOOTBALL9-30 – Covington Catholic HOMECOMING 7:0010-6 – Highlands 7:00 SENIOR NIGHT

GIRL’S GOLF10-6 @ KHSAA State Tournament in Bowling Green10-7 @ KHSAA State Tournament in Bowling Green

GIRL’S SOCCER10-4 @ Covington Latin JV only10-5 – Harrison Co. V - 5:00, JV – 6:3010-11 DISTRICTS @ St. Patrick vs. Walton Verona 4:30

VOLLEYBALL10-1 @ Harrison Co. Varsity Tournament10-4 @ Grant Co. JV – 6:00, V – 7:0010-5 – Mason Co. F – 5:30, JV-6:30, V – 7:00 SENIOR NIGHT

GIRL’S DISTRICT BRACKET @ St. Patrick in Maysville

St. Patrick’s St. Patrick’s (H) (BYE)

10/11 4:30 (H)Grant Co. (H)10/10 4:30 (V)Mason Co. (V)

10/12 4:30Walton Verona Champion Walton Verona (H)(BYE)

10/11 4:30 (V)Pendleton Co. LADYCATS Pendleton Co. (V) (BYE) LADYCATS

BOYS DISTRICT BRACKET @ Mason County

SPORTS

PCHS SCOREBOARD

Grant County Grant County (H) (BYE)

10/11 6:00 (H)Pendleton County (H) WILDCATS10/10 6:00 (V)Walton Verona (V)

10/12 6:00Saint Patrick Champion Saint Patrick (H)(BYE)

10/11 8:00 (V)Mason County

Mason County (V) (BYE)

Football is having a raffle to raise money for our program.  Raffle tickets are $5 a piece, and the prizes are listed below:

1st Place     50” HDTV 2nd Place    14MP Digital Camera 3rd Place    $50.00 BB’s Shell Gas Card (Use at any Shell Station)

The drawing will be on the night of October 27th during our last regular season practice.  If interested, please see Coach Brown.  Thank you for all you do and your continued support of our student athletes.

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.

STUDENT INFORMATION

SENIOR CORNERUpcoming dates:October 5 – Senior Night at Volleyball Game

Ewe Doo money due to Mrs. Reid.October 6 – Senior Night at Football Game (Includes Boy’s Golf, Cross Country, Football, and Girl’s Golf)October 13 - Senior Trip cookie sales being 2nd period in auditorium

Senior Ewe Doo money is due to Mrs. Reid by October 5.  Please turn in money as you complete sheets or as you finalize your sales.

SENIORS:SENIOR MAGAZINE SALES HAVE BEGUN AND SENIORS ARE ELIGIBLE TO WIN MANY PRIZES FOR SELLING ITEMS.  THE FIRST TURN IN DATE WILL BE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AND THE LAST DATE WILL BE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30.IF ANY SENIOR WAS ABSENT YESTERDAY, PLEASE STOP BY MR. STINSON’S ROOM TO PICK UP A PACKET, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO WIN CASH AND OTHER PRIZES.

STAFF INFORMATION

Wanted:  Plastic shopping bags are needed by the NJROTC unit in room 629.  Thank you. 

FOR ALL SCHOOL EMPLOYEES:We will have Zumba here at Southern every Wednesday afternoon starting September 7th from 4:10 – 5:10.  The cost is $6.00.  Come join the fun!

BURKS BOOT CAMPLADIES ONLYContact: Mark Burks Personal Fitness Trainer

Homecoming Dance, Saturday, October 1 8:00-11:00Homecoming ticket will be on sale during lunch for $10 each.

Names needed for a Veterans plaque:  Any graduate of a Pendleton County school who served in the armed forces.  Please provide:      full name

branch of service years served

To Commander Nahari mail: PCHS, 2359 Hwy 27 North, Falmouth, KY 41040 email: joel.nahari@pendleton,kyschools.us  

PCHS is now enrolled in the Tyson Project A+ program, collecting labels from Tyson foods to benefit Project Grad.  Labels are worth .24 each, and will quickly add up if everyone starts collecting now.  For a list of products with the Tyson Project A+ label, visit http://projectaplus.tyson.com/.   Labels can be sent to the attention of Carolyn Reid at PCHS, or Jana Smith at Northern Elementary School.   THANK YOU!  From the PCHS Class of 2012

937-708-6911OrShannon Moore Booth 859-445-4424Tuesday: 8pm - 9pm Group Exercise SessionThursday: 8pm - 9pm Group Exercise SessionSaturday: 9am - 12pm Open GymFee: $ 25.00 monthly or $ 5.00 sessionLocation: Tarhe Fitness Center

West Shelby StreetFalmouth, Ky. 41040(Diagonally across from Post office at old Houchens Clothing Store)

Health & Wealth Challenge 2011

   6 Habits - 6 Weeks! That is the challenge the Northern Kentucky Cooperative

Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agents are giving to everyone in the eight-county northern Kentucky

area. Health & Wealth Challenge 2011 runs from August 29 to October 9, 2011. Those who complete and log 6

health and wealth habits during the challenge, and submit their completed tracker form will be eligible for a number

of nice prizes including an overnight stay at General Butler State Resort Park with breakfast for two, iTunes gift

cards, gas cards and Living Well books.

   You can get a copy of the log by calling the Extension Office at 654-3395 or online at www.ca.uky.edu/boone/FamilyConsumerSciences

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

 Seniors:If interested in a school specializing in the Creative Arts, you’re invited to attend an information session day at Savannah College of Art Design at the Cincinnati Marriott at River Center in Covington on October 15 at 1:00 p.m. Register to attend at 222.scad.edu/yourarea

2012 Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs are now available. Go to the online application at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships Deadline is October 30.

Morehead Honors Scholarships are now available in the guidance office. Deadline is December 1.

The foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) announces the annual “Freedom in Academia” student essay contest. FIRE will award over $12,000 in college scholarships. Information is available in the guidance office or go to www.thefire.org/contest Deadline to enter is November 5.

Don’t forget to check out information on other scholarships in the guidance office: Wendy’s High School Heisman, KY Ready Mix Concrete Essay Competition and Presidential Spirit of Community Award.

Juniors:

GUIDANCE OFFICE

Central Kentucky Council on Youth Leadership will sponsor the annual “Youth Salute”. To qualify a student must:

1. Be a high school junior (Class of 2013).2. Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA through sophomore year.3. Have held Two Leadership roles to which they were chosen by their peers or adult leader

within the past two years.

Students:Emory University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Virginia invite you to an evening information session on Sunday, October 2, at 7:30 pm at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort in Lexington. RSVP to www.emoryunc.uva.com if you plan to attend.

Juniors & Sophomores:

It's time to register for the PSAT.

The PSAT is a national test and will be given here on October 12 from 8 to 11.  The cost is $15.

The PSAT is the preliminary SAT and it serves as the only qualifying test in the National Merit Scholarship Competition and for corporate scholarships managed by the College Board. 

Also the Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program requires that all applicants submit either an ACT or PSAT score for eligibility so students who wish to apply for this program must have already taken one of these tests, be registered for the October ACT or register for the PSAT.  Juniors applying for GSP can submit both scores and the best score will be used as the eligibility standard.

 All Students:

College Fairs are a great way to jumpstart your college search as multiple schools are represented in one place. Three great College Fairs are coming to our area in the next month! 

 Greater Cincinnati National College FairInformation at www.nationalcollegefairs.org

Location: Duke Energy Center            Date: Sunday, October 2            Time: 1 - 4 p.m. Performing & Visual Arts College FairInformation at www.nationalcollegefairs.org

Location: University of Cincinnati –Tangeman University CenterDate: Tuesday, October 11

                        Time: 7 - 9 p.m. COLLEGE LUNCH VISITS October 17 – NKU Lunch Visit October 18 - Georgetown College Lunch Visit October 19 – Cincinnati State Lunch Visit October 21 – U.K. Lunch Visit

STAFF BIRTHDAYSSEPTEMBER

8 – S. Jones 8 – S. Justus 8 – C. Lehr11 – E. Herbst15 – R. Donahue20 – T. Dietrich24 – R. Moore29 – T. Wilson

OCTOBER5 – B. Sowder13 – S. Collins15 – K. Delaney20 – J. Hammond24 – B. Ritter24 – M. Caldwell