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Collins High School
November 28, 2017
Academic Team Events:
Academic Team Events:
Saturday, Dec. 2nd – League Round Robin Quick Recall Tournament – at North Oldham High School. 8:00 – 2:00 PM.
Ring Ceremony:
The HeartBeat:
8th Grade Parents:
Here is the November's newsletter for you. Please click on the link below to view.
Alive at 25 Program:
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. 20th from 8:30am - 12:30. 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.
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Y- Club Events:
Sunday, Dec. 3 – Tuesday, Dec. 5th – Kentucky Youth Assembly Conference, Louisville, KY and Frankfort, KY. Approximately 60 students will participate in representing Collins at the model state government conference. We will be sponsoring two bills at the conference and have several students serving in leadership positions this year.
Catch Me If You Can Auditions:
Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Matthew Graham, Social Studies
What three traits define you?
Patient, Adventurous, Positive
Where did you attend college?
Undergraduate -Georgetown
Masters – UK
What are you listening to/reading these days?
Myths and Legends Podcast, 99% Invisible Podcast, NPR (love Podcasts), Paper, Paging Through History
What is your favorite food?
Indian Food
Who is your biggest inspiration?
My grandfather is my biggest inspiration because he was very hardworking and witty. He also challenged me to question what other people assume to be the truth.
What restaurant would you recommend to others?
Columbia Steak House in Lexington, get Night Hawks special, steak soaked in garlic butter
Which one would you want most – flying cars, robot housekeepers, or moon cities?
Flying cars because it would be fun
Tell us about your family. Do you have any pets? What kind?
I have one brother who is an accountant. He is built like a football player with lots of tattoos.
My parents run a cattle farm operation.
I have a 14 year-old Siamese cat named Lord Curzon (named after a British governor, known for his snooty attitude)
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?
I would like to be an archeologist in an exotic place.
Tell us something that might surprise us about you.
I am trying to play the banjo. I played years ago and I am picking it back up again
Tell us something that might surprise us about you.
I am trying to play the banjo. I played years ago and I am picking it back up again.
Where is the best place you’ve traveled to and why?
Oxford, England because I was able to see so many of the historical places I have studied
What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever had?
Filming the Civil War Reenactment clips (as a union soldier), cleaning the bathroom at the top of a historic site, fired a cannon at the top of a fort
What is your favorite type of music? Favorite Band/Artist?
Bob Dylan (seen him live 2 time)
Where is your favorite place to be?
In my backyard garden (in Frankfort)
What is your favorite thing to do?
Hiking, exploring nature with my favorite people
What is your favorite thing about working at Collins High School?
The students are very appreciative of my work. They validate what I am doing.
I also love my department. They are very supportive.
Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Eileen Ryan, English
What three traits define you?
Curious, empathetic, adventurous
Where did you attend college?
Undergraduate - WKU
Masters – UofL
What are you listening to/reading these days?
I just finished The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
I am currently reading In the Best Interest of the Student by Kelly Gallagher
I am listening to the New Lady Gaga Album, Ray LaMontagne, and Carole King
Where is the best place you’ve traveled to and why?
I lived in Germany in late elementary school. I loved the mountains.
I also took a backpacking/camping trip to a park in Canada. It was nice to be away from all the madness.
What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever had?
I worked in a photo-processing hut in high school. People turned in very weird rolls of film.
What is your favorite type of music? Favorite Band/Artist?
I do not have a favorite type of music. I enjoy music where the artist has put himself/herself into the music. I like singer/songwriter music, but I also enjoy folk and hip-hop.
Where is your favorite place to be?
I love to be in the mountains and woods.
What is your favorite thing to do?
I love to read and travel.
Who is your biggest inspiration?
My mom is my biggest inspiration because she was such a strong and selfless person. She had a way of making everything feel special when I was growing up.
What restaurant would you recommend to others?
Simply Thai
Which one would you want most – flying cars, robot housekeepers, or moon cities?
A robot housekeeper would be the most helpful, but the moon cities would be pretty cool.
Tell us about your family. Do you have any pets? What kind?
I live with my husband, Philip, a photographer, my dog Reba, a mutt, and my 17-year-old cat, Fiona, who mostly sleeps in the sun. My dad and brothers and their families all live close by, and I get to see my niece and nephews pretty often at family events.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?
I would like to be a New York Times film critic.
Tell us something that might surprise us about you.
I once ate an octopus that was boiled alive (in front of me). It was a very traumatic experience.
What is your favorite thing about working at Collins High School?
My students! They teach me so much. And my department – they are such a supportive and talented group.
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:
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:
T, 11/28: Winter MAP Testing – Innovations
W, 11/29: CLUB DAY
Winter MAP Testing – Innovations
KYOTE Testing – Lab 536
Swim Meet – HOME (FAC) – TBA
Th, 11/30: TITAN TIME
Winter MAP Testing – Innovations
KYOTE Testing – Lab 536
HOSA BioMed Night – 6-8:30 p.m.
JV/V Girls Basketball @ Franklin County – 6 p.m.
F, 12/1: Winter MAP Testing – Innovations
BioMedical Sciences Community Action Plan Presentations – 8:30-9:20 a.m. – Presentation Room
BioMedical Sciences Community Action Plan Presentations – 10:25-11:15 a.m. – Presentation Room
JV/V Boys Basketball vs. Harrison County – HOME – 6 p.m.
S, 12/2: JV/V Boys Basketball vs. Gallatin County – HOME – 12 p.m.
Additional Upcoming Dates:
Nov. 30 Percussion Band Concert at 6:30pm
Dec. 4th Orchestra Concert 7:00pm
Dec. 5th West Middle Band Concert 6:30pm
Dec. 6th Golf Banquet 6:00pm Library
Dec. 7th Junior Ring Ceremony 6:30pm PAC
Dec. 11th Choral Concert 7:00pm
Dec. 12th Band Concert 6:30pm
Dec. 12th Project Graduation Meeting 6:30pm Library
Dec. 13th Girls Soccer Banquet 6:00 pm Cafeteria
Dec. 14th SBDM Meeting 4:00pm
Dec. 15th Best Christmas Pageant Ever Play PAC 7:00pm
Dec. 18th Midterms Exams 2,4,6
Dec. 19th Midterms, 1,3,5,7
Dec. 20 - January 2 -No School Due to Winter Break School resumes January 3rd.
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!
Pencils/Colored Pencils
Comp. Notebooks
Markers/highlighters
posters
Construction Paper-all colors
Large binder clips
Page protectors
5 milk crates
1 and 2 inch binders
One subject notebooks
Ear buds
Holiday decorations/bulletin board supplies
Bottles of glue
Duct tape
Sharpies-any color
Ziplock baggies any size
Tupperware containers any size
Tin Foil
Large Scissors
Plastic wrap
Index cards
Yarn any color
Fabric paint
Scrap fabric
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