Southridge High School Newsletter
November 2016
Students of the Month
October
Brianna Bonifer
Grade 9
Keith Neukam
Grade 12
Audra Hochgesang
Grade 9
Kaitlyn Chandler
Grade 12
Jaden Hayes
Grade 10
Laura Camacho
Grade 11
Spell Bowl
Halloween Fun
Pep Rally
Student Services -Counseling Office
COLLEGE VISITS
Because we believe it is very important for students to visit prospective colleges before making a final decision on their postsecondary choice, juniors and seniors are allowed to miss one day of school per semester to visit the prospective college of their choice.
Juniors and seniors are encouraged to make arrangements with the colleges that they’d like to visit. Once a date has been confirmed, the student must stop by the counseling office and pick up the “college visitation request” form that needs to be filled out by the student and signed by the parent. The student must also inform the teachers and obtain the signature of their teacher(s).
In order to have the day “excused,” the “college visitation request” form must be signed by all parties (student, parent, and all teachers) and given to the attendance secretary at least two school days prior to the scheduled college visit.
Upon return to school, students must present a note on University letterhead, or reasonable facsimile
within two school days stating that the student was indeed at the college for an official meeting. Failure to do will result in the student being considered truant. If you have any questions regarding college visits, please feel free to contact Mrs. Bromm, ext. 2201.
PSAT
The Practice for the SAT (PSAT) was given to the sophomores and juniors who are on track to graduate with their class. We expect the results to be sent to the high school by mid-December and will then make arrangements to meet with your student to explain the test results.
FRESHMAN MENTORS
The freshman mentors spent the month of November talking to their freshman homerooms about the meaning of respect. “Respect” is one of the four expectations that are part of our core beliefs here at SHS. In addition, we stress the importance of character, leadership, and responsibility. We call them our CLRR expectations. The mentors are also hosting a canned food drive for the month of November and would appreciate you picking up an extra can of vegetables when you make a trip to the store. Freshman are asked to turn in the canned goods to their homeroom teacher during the month of November.
SAT/ACT – Juniors
Just a reminder for juniors who are planning to attend a four year college/university - Now is a great time to register for the spring SAT/ACT tests. Local testing sites fill up quickly so it is best to register early so that you can take the test at a nearby location. To register for the SAT, please visit collegeboard.org and toregister for the ACT, please visit ACT.org
SAT Dates include ACT Dates include
January 28 February 11
March 11 April 8
May 6 June 10
June 3
The cost of the SAT with writing is $54.50
The cost of the ACT with writing is $56.50
In addition, the Dubois County Community Foundation just sent this to the area counselors, “With the change in timeline for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, the current Junior Class (Class of 2018) will need to prepare earlier to meet the requirements to apply for this scholarship. Specifically, registering early and taking the SAT and/or ACT (in the spring of the junior year) in time to have scores that will be reported on the transcript as of the end of their junior year.”
ECA
Some students will take the End-of- Course Assessments (ECAs) in December. We will administer the Algebra 1 ECA on Tuesday, December 6 th and the English 10 ECA on Thursday, December 8 th . The students who will take the ECAs are juniors and seniors who still need to pass these tests as part of their graduation requirements. Those who are testing have been participating in remediation for some time. It is very important that they attend school on these days. Please contact Guidance if you have any
questions.
College-Bound Seniors: Local scholarship information will be available in January. Mrs. Pulley will visit classrooms in early January to talk about the scholarships. The local scholarships handout will be posted in Google Classroom and on the SHS website.
Student Council hosted a mock presidential election
The Southridge MARCHING BAND!
SHS Band State Finals History 1976=1st Place
1977=3rd Place
1981=5th Place
1984=9th Place
1985=10th Place
2003=4th Place
2004=7th Place
2008=8th Place
2009=8th Place
2010=9th Place
2012=6th Place
2016=10th Place
Upcoming Performance Dates:
Saturday, December 3 Christmas Parade Downtown Huntingburg @ 6 PM
Sunday, December 4 Band & Choir Christmas Concert @ 3 PM in the Auditorium=HS Band & Choir Christmas Concert
Veteran's Day Program
Raider Wrestling
Masquerade Dance
Cookin' for Kids
What: Pancake Breakfast*
Where: Uebelhor Chevy Cadillac
Showroom, 972 Wernsing Road,
Jasper, IN
When: Saturday, December 3rd,
7:00 am – 10:00 am EST
Why: 100% of the proceeds go to
student programs at the four Dubois
County school corporations
Please purchase your tickets in advance from the Receptionist
at Uebelhor & Sons Chevy Cadillac, 972 Wernsing Road
CLUB NEWS
Spine Crackers (Book Club)
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
Members of the Raider Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) gathered to hear from Steve Connor, the chaplain for Indiana University Football. Steve also works for Sports Outreach International which has provided him countless opportunities to travel the world to impact the lives of others. Steve traveled from Bloomington to be with our FCA huddle and share his message with our students. His message contained a visual representation of how even the strongest of materials can be bent unless they are already wrapped around a strong core. He used this to explain how this will happen to each of us in life unless our relationship with Christ is at our core. Steve's message and delivery certainly left an imprint on those in the room that day!
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
SADD – Build A Basket
The SADD chapter will once again be organizing the build a basket project. Each homeroom will be asked to donate a basket of useful items (paper towels, soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.) that will be given to the elderly and/or economically disadvantaged. The items should be given to the homeroom teacher before the due date of Friday, December 2.
Ping Pong Club
The ping pong club is up and playing. Sincere thanks to the Berger family for donating a ping pong table and to the Huntingburg Optimist who donated enough money for the club to purchase a brand new ping pong table. The club is “limping” along with two tables but would certainly love to have at least one more ping pong table.
The members meet during their lunch periods and practice playing ping pong. The members hope to design a club t-shirt, have a Christmas party, issue challenges to each other, and eventually host a tournament.
If you have a ping pong table you’d like to donate to the club, please contact Jenny Fowler at 812-683-2272 x 2209 so arrangements can be made for pick up.
Media Center NEWS
Makerspaces
The Makerspace is open all day for students to use either before school, during study hall, or at other times a teacher may allow. Stop in sometime to check it out. The materials are changed out periodically to keep things interesting and fresh.
Below students are using...
littleBits, Snap Circuits, and Duct Tape DesignsNew Magazines
Guess the Author Contest!
World Book Online-
The Huntingburg Public Library's World Book subscription has recently become more user friendly for both students and teachers. As of last week, the subscription is now open to anyone with the universal user name/password and a library card number is NO LONGER required.
For access to World Book Online and the Huntingburg Public Library subscription, type www.worldbookonline.com in a browser or access from your preferred method. At home, type in the above and enter:
USER NAME: huntingburg
PASSWORD: books