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Collins High School
December 15, 2017
An Important Message From Traci Early, Shelby County Public Schools, District Health Nurse:
Parents and Guardians,
Earlier today you received an email from our district health nurse Traci Early regarding the new vaccines your student may need. The Department of Public Health has a
new requirement for every Middle School aged student to have evidence of
receiving 2 Hepatitis A vaccinations. Please review the document and speak
with your child's pediatrician to determine if your child needs any
vaccinations. The Hepatitis A vaccination series is comprised of two
vaccinations received 6 months apart. The CDC has recommended this vaccination series for several years, so many children have already received this two dose series but since it was not a requirement for school attendance it was not listed on most immunization certificates. A new immunization certificate will
need to be provided to your child's school.
This requirement is in addition to the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccinations that are required between the ages of 11-12.
Thank you for your time and attention in making sure your child is meeting all of the vaccination requirements for school attendance.
If you have any questions regarding this, please email Traci Early at the address below.
Sincerely,
Traci Earley RN CCM
District Health Coordinator
Shelby County Public Schools
Unified Champions Game:
Midterms for 8th Graders:
Dec. 18 - Classes 1, 3, 5
Dec. 19 - Classes 2, 4, 6
Please help your student study for these as they could count for 20% of their grade or more.
Alive at 25 Program: New Class!
Collins High School will be hosting an Alive at 25 course for any student who has their permit and needs the 4-hour driving course. Dec. 21st from 8:30am - 12:30. The first class on Dec. 20 is still happening, but since it filled up rather quickly we are just offering another one!. This course is free. To sign up please stop by and see Mrs. Stivers in the Youth Services Center or email her at Leesa.stivers@shelby.kyschools.us to receive the registration information.
Here is a list of questions that are often asked about the Alive at 25 program.
Q. What is Kentucky Alive at 25?
A. Kentucky Alive at 25 is a intervention program that zeroes in on young drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 - the group most likely to be involved in fatal collisions. The highly interactive program teaches young drivers how to take control of situations by taking responsibility for their own driving behavior.
Q. Who teaches the Kentucky Alive at 25?
A. Kentucky Alive at 25 courses are taught by Kentucky State Police Troopers, Officers and the State Coordinator.
Q. Will completing the Kentucky Alive at 25 program substitute for a Graduated Licensing Course?
A. Yes. As of August 8, 2013, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing (KYTC-DDL),
accepted the Kentucky Alive at 25 curriculum for inclusion in the state’s Graduated Driver Licensing
Program—a three-step licensing system that has proven to reduce teen-related crashes. You will need to provide a copy of your certificate to the Division of Driver Licensing.
Q. How long is the course and how many students per class?
A. The Kentucky Alive at 25 course is four-hours, and the optimum class size is 30. *Classes will be
B. evaluated for the possibility of cancellation / rescheduling if fewer than 15 students register. The
Coordinator will make any decision to adjust a class at least 72 hours in advance.
Q. When will the course be offered?
A. Kentucky Alive at 25 is offered anytime. Courses are scheduled by appointment only.
Q. Is there a fee for Kentucky Alive at 25?
A. No. The course is FREE to all participants.
Q. Why implement the Kentucky Alive at 25 program?
A. Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 cause of death for people between the ages of 16 and 24. Chances are, your community has been struck by a tragic motor vehicle crash involving a teenage friend, classmate or family member. The Kentucky State Police, Toyota, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driving Licensing and the National Safety Council are committed in making our roadways a safer place to travel.
Q. Will the Kentucky Alive at 25 program lower my insurance rate?
A. Possibly. This will be up to your insurance agent. We encourage you to contact your insurance agent for specific discount opportunities.
For
MLCHS Ornaments:
The Shelby County Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa are selling these tree ornaments from now till December 19th. They are $20.00 each. They would make a great gift for any graduates and future graduates of MLCHS. Each ornament comes in a nice box for wrapping. They will be sold at all holiday events or you can simply contact one of the ADK members listed below:
donna.jones@shelby.kyschools.us 647-1160 ext. 41537
Julie.broughton@shelby.kyschools.us 647-1160 ext. 41547
tracy.huelsman@shelby.kyschools.us 647-1160 ext. 41568.
2018 Art Calendars:
2018 Art Calendars will be on sale starting December 11th, for $10 each.
The following Art 1 students have a drawing in this years Art Calendar:
Olivia Richardson, Maranda Edwards, Ashley Gordon, Zach Warner, Ashleigh Howell, Sam White, Luke Sharp, Christian Mehl, Will Atherton, Christopher Hinojoza, Madeline Warren, Josh Rowe, Hannah Sexton, Byron Dunn, Lillie Vest, Maggie Christianson, Tyler Harris, Reggie Montes, Barrett Penna, Chloe Watson, Ryan Higgott,
Selin Sanchez, Kasia Tallman, Shaun Pyron, Anna Gomez, Cynthia Moreno, Jonathan Billings, Hadlee Holland, Bailey Foster, Seger Smith, Abby Gehrman, Nicole Diaz, Madison Alfrey, Garrett Jefferies
Each of these students worked hard on these drawings and were the best of 115 Art 1 students competing to be in this years Art Calendar.
2018 Art Calendars can be purchased either in the front office or through the Art Teacher, Mr. Matt Cockrell, in room #129.
Project Graduation Fundraiser:
FUNDRAISER!!
Painting with Paula!
Where: Gogh Crazy Studio, 800 Main Street Ste 15, (Shoppes at Blue Gables)
When: Friday, December 15th, 7pm-10pm
Cost: $30.00 (due at the door)
RSVP to SCProjectGraduation@gmail.com
(spots are reserved to first 18 people!!)
Please follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/projectgraduation2018
Lost and Found:
AP Registration Opens Today:
Students may register for their AP exams starting Friday, December 1, 2017- February 16, 2018. Students will register online through our Total Registration site: www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/182400
This site allows students to pay with a debit or credit card, or a check. The cost per exam is $98.00. If you are on Free and Reduced lunch stop by and see Mrs. Settles or Mrs. Purdom for more information on how to register. Students new to AP must register on the site and create an account. If students have account trouble or cannot remember a password, send them to me. If you would like help with showing your students how to navigate the site, please let me know. We have been using this registration method for about six years, so most of our students are used to it and will just need to log in and register for the exams. If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Melissa Settles
Guidance Counselor
Grades 10-12 | last names M-Z
O- 502-647—1160 | F- 502-647-1161
Dual-Credit – Spring 2018 Registration:
It’s that time for SCPS students to begin registering for dual-credit JCTC courses for Spring 2018! Please click this link for information about offered courses and how to register for spring classes at JCTC.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qr3gcsmFdwF5IGLUmKCisKd3vD07UaR6VuCOAEPs63c/edit?usp=sharing
Upcoming Events:
CALENDAR THIS WEEK:
F, 12/15:
TAG Leadership Symposium – 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Library
JROTC Christmas Party – 3:30-9:30 p.m. – Cafeteria
Best Christmas Pageant Ever – 7 p.m. – Performing Arts Center
S, 12/16: F/JV Boys Basketball vs. Southern – HOME – 10 a.m.
State Dance Competition – Frederick Douglass High School, Lexington, KY
Track and Field Meeting:
There will be a Track & Field team meeting for athletes on Thurs., Dec. 14th from 3:30-4:00 in the Media Center. If you attended the previous meeting, you don't need to attend. Bring a pen to fill out the Athlete Info Form (AIF). For more info, please go to www.runningtitans.com
Additional Upcoming Dates:
Dec. 15th Best Christmas Pageant Ever Play PAC 7:00pm
Dec. 18th Midterms Exams 9-12th grade 2,4,6
Dec. 19th Midterms,9 -12 grade 1,3,5,7
(8th graders please look at the 8th grade news)
Dec. 20 - January 2 -No School Due to Winter Break School resumes January 3rd.
Library Fines:
Governor's School for Entrepreneurs GSE:
The application deadline for GSE Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs is December 20th, 2017.
Feel free to send out the video below to students and teachers who may still be wondering what GSE is about and what our program entails:
GSE 2017 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvG9fAdD3iw&t=2s
Cafeteria Fines
Torch Prep- ACT Help:
Dear Parents and Students,
College is around the corner, and the ACT® test is a critical next step. We are offering our students the opportunity to partner with TorchPrep, an innovative test training program that helps students unlock their highest potential ACT® score. With colleges more selective and expensive than ever, an investment in your student’s ACT® score is an investment in their future.
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Course preparing for March 20th ACT® test
5-WEEK BOOTCAMP // COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL
Nine Total Sessions:
Thursdays: 2/15/18, 2/22/18, 3/1/18, 3/8/18, 3/15/18 6PM-9PM
Saturdays: 2/17/18, OFF, 3/3/18, 3/10/18, 3/17/18 10AM-2PM
Early Registration Deadline: 2/5/2018
888.382.8174
ASVAB Test:
ASVAB TEST, 26 JANUARY 2018, 0830. Any senior graduating who may be thinking or considering the possibility of joining the military should sign up and take this test. Sign up in the guidance office or see LTC Gramig (JROTC instructor) in room 258 before 9 January. For those wanting to take the test it is encouraged that you start preparing yourselves by going tohttp://www.asvabpracticetests.com/
ASVAB Practice Tests - Free ASVAB Questions
Try our 10 free ASVAB practice tests. Challenging ASVAB practice questions to help you pass your test and start your career in the army, navy, or air force.
Choir Program:
Join the MLCHS Choir Program at the Zaxby’s Simpsonville location (near the outlet mall) for a fundraiser night! A portion of all the proceeds go directly to our program to allow us continue to travel, purchase new music, and (hopefully) purchase a new piano for the Choir Room.
Tuesday, December 19
4:00-8:00pm
Tell Your Friends!!
West Middle School Boy's 8th Grade Basketball Schedule:
Dec. 27th, 28th, 29th Elkhorn Tournament(Frankfort) TBD Away
Jan. 4th @ Mt. Washington 5:30 Away
Jan. 6th @ Bondurant 5:30 Away
Jan. 9th @ South Oldham 5:30 Away
Jan. 11th @ North Oldham 5:30 Away
Jan. 16th @ Shelby East 5:30 Away
Jan. 18th East Oldham 5:30 Home
Jan. 22nd – 25th Conference Tournament TBA Home
Jan. 29th Mt. Washington 5:30 Home
Feb. 1st Louisville Catholic 5:30 Home
Lisa's Closet:
Lisa’s Closet is an open house community event, where families can come and get new to gently used clothes, toys, housewares, coats, and blankets, FREE OF CHARGE!! If you or anyone you know are in need of any of the above items please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
Lisa’s Closet will have its open house on Saturday, December 16th, from 11 – 4pm. It is held in the basement of Prewitt Funeral Home, 5901 South Broadway, Eminence, Ky. 40019
Shelby County Community Theatre (SCCT) Update:
Do you have great organizational and communication skills? Do you consider yourself a multi-tasker? Have you wanted to be more involved in community theatre, but you aren’t sure being on the stage is right for you?
Then maybe you want to consider the technical and production side of the process. If so, then consider joining us for a series of workshops sponsored by the Shelby County Community Theatre (SCCT) designed to increase your knowledge on different volunteer areas at the theatre and give the theatre a full roster of folks from which to choose as productions come up.
The first workshop is “Stage Management 101” and will take place at the theatre on Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 9:00 to 12:00. This workshop will focus on the key roles and responsibilities of a Stage Manager, SCCT specific policies and procedures for Stage Managers and give you the opportunity to start on a path to being a stage manager.
If you have additional question or would like to register, call 502-633-0222. THERE IS NO COST.
Trash to Treasure:
Every Year, during the Holiday season we have so much to be Thankful for. During the next few months, we are asking that if you have things that you think is trash, it may be our treasure. We are looking for the items below to help our staff to help our students to be successful. If you wish to donate any of these items, please send them to Mrs. Stivers here in the Youth Services Center and we will get them to the correct teacher. Thank you for helping us out!
Book case
Pencils/Colored Pencils
Comp. Notebooks
Markers/highlighters
posters
Large binder clips
Page protectors
5 milk crates
1 and 2 inch binders
One subject notebooks
Ear buds
Bottles of glue
Duct tape
Sharpies-any color
Ziplock baggies any size
Tupperware containers any size
Large Scissors
Plastic wrap
Index cards
Book bags
Post-it Notes
Bandanas
Tri-fold boards
Legal Pads
Divider tabs
Samples of deodorant
Hoodies/long sleeve t-shirts
Socks-boy or girl
Size 32-42 gently used pants
Size 0-18 women pants
Zip drives
Surveys:
Parents and Students:
Please take a few moments of your time to complete this survey. The information is used by the Collins High School Youth Services Center to determine how we may be able to better serve our students and their families. The Collins High School Youth Services Center provides programs and services for ALL Martha Layne Collins High School students and families. This is made possible through funding from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. To obtain this funding, the center is required to conduct a Needs Assessment Survey to determine programs and how funds will be spent.
This is an anonymous survey. All responses are confidential and questions do not ask for you to identify yourself or your students.
Thank you,
Leesa Stivers
The mission of Martha Layne Collins High School is to graduate every student college and/or career ready through positive collaboration, systems of support, and a commitment to excellence for all.
Family Resource and Youth Services Center
Kendra Hayes, Clerk
Email: Leesa.stivers@shelby.kyschools.us
Location: 801 Discovery Boulevard, Shelbyville, KY, United States
Phone: 502647-1160