Titan E-News
Collins High School
September 22, 2017
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Titan Families:
Parent-Teacher Conferences will occur on Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. We are hoping you will come and dialogue about the academic progress of your child. In an effort to ensure time for each parent, we are scheduling individual conferences for teachers. Prior to September 28, 2017 please call the front office at (502) 647-1160 and indicate you would like to schedule a teacher conference. The office staff will take it from there! Conferences will be scheduled in 10 minute intervals. If you have received a direct invitation from a teacher, we ask that you make a sincere effort to attend and dialogue with them about your child’s progress.
We are also offering several ways for students to receive additional academic support.
Titan Time, a 25-minute period held each Thursday during the school day, designed to allow teachers to intervene quickly when students struggle to master a learning target. This time can also be used to provide remediation of standards as well as redos/retakes of assessments.
Math Help, grades 9-12, every morning from 8:00 – 8:25 a.m. in any math classroom
Table Top Wednesdays, grades 9-12, for all subjects every Wednesday from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center.
Math and Reading Help, grade 8, every day from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in room 522.
8th Grade Academic Support, grade 8, for all subjects every Thursday from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Individual Teacher Help: many teachers will work with students individually with students when pre-arranged.
We are committed to achieving our mission: to graduate every student college and/or career ready through positive collaboration, systems of support, and a commitment to excellence for all. Please ensure you child takes advantage of these systems of support if needed. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 28 at Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4 – 7 p.m.
Sincerely,
Joseph Ellison, III — M.A.Ed.
Principal
Youth Services Center Items Needed:
With the recent state budget cuts, the Youth Services Center is in need of help of items for our students!
Men's dress code approved pants sizes 28, 29, 30 and 32 any length is fine.
Women's dress code approved pants sizes 18, 20, 22, and 24
Travel size deoderants for male and females.
If you can donate these items, please email Leesa Stivers at Leesa.stivers@Shelby.kyschools.us
Thank you in advance!
Spirit Week:
We will be having spirit dress up days. Please remember though, dress code still applies.
Days:
9/25 - Titans go to Hawaii - (Wear your beach gear, bucket hats, Hawaiian lei, Hawaiian shirts & Don't forget sunscreen!)
9/26 - Titans go to Alaska - (Stay warm by wearing your boots, beanie, scarves & Don't forget your gloves!)
9/27 - Titans go to the Farm - (Wear your overalls, boots, flannels & Don't forget your Rural King hat!)
9/28 - Titans go back in time - (Wear your favorite throwback outfit, Don't forget your fanny pack!)
9/29 - WHITE OUT (Don't forget to purchase your homecoming shirts!)
Class of 2022 Parents:
Dear 8th Grade Parents,
Here is the new addition of The Heartbeat. This newsletter will come out monthly for you to see what all is happening with the Class of 2022. Please click on this link to enjoy the newsletter.
Lost and Found Items:
UpComing Events:
F, 9/22:
V Football @ Spencer County – 7:30 p.m.
JV Boys Soccer @ Oldham County Tournament – TBA
S, 9/23: Cross Country in Titan Classic – HOME – 9 a.m.
V Boys Soccer @ Male – TBA
JV Boys Soccer @ Oldham County Tournament – TBA
College Trips For Seniors:
Collins has scheduled 3 college visits for this fall semester. You may only sign up for one trip. The trips will be on the following dates:
UK – September 26th
EKU – October 2nd
UL – October 24th
Permission slips are available in the guidance office. Students will be selected on a first come, first serve basis. Please see Mrs. Midkiff if you have any questions.
BOX TOPS:
Cross Country:
7th Annual Titan Classic Preview
The course is prepped in Shelbyville, KY for the seventh annual Titan Classic at Collins High School. The Collins course, which is one of the most picturesque in Central Kentucky, will feature hay bales for the high school athletes to clear. Collins Head Coach George Sanderlin said, “Our course is gently rolling with no big hills. So, we are placing a line of bales every mile to make it interesting. Our course manager and his crew of parents worked very hard to make this course spectacular.”
The girls’ race is shaping up to be a doozy. On paper, the top four teams (Dunbar, Shelby Co., Collins, and Scott Co.) are only separated by 17 points. Paul Dunbar’s top girl, Caroline Inman, and top boy, Austin Mathews are running in another race that day. Accordingly, all eyes will be on Scott County freshman Erin Luckett (20:13) who won the Double S Stampede last Saturday and was second at the Bourbon County Colonel Opener on Aug 26th. Seniors Anne Vandenberg (Dunbar) and Anna Kiser (Shelby Co.) will try to disrupt the freshman. Butler sophomore Anabelle Walker and Collins junior Maddie Petty could also threaten.
On the boys’ side Scott Co. senior Jacob Fryer has the best time posted of 16:44 in winning the Bourbon Co. Colonel Opener back on Aug. 26th. Although, Butler senior Cody Horn’s times (16:51 best for 12th at Rumble Through the Jungle) have been more consistent. Sophomores James Wireman (Scott Co.) and Logan Bradshaw (Dunbar) could make it interesting. Wireman beat Cardinal teammate Fryer by one second at the Grant County Inv. on Sept. 2nd.
On boys’ team side, the Cardinals will be hard to stop. St. Xavier’s “B” or “C” or whatever you want to call them, will be in the mix even though they are not bringing any of their 14 runners who have already gone sub-17 this season. Butler and Dunbar could also get under 100 points and may catch the Tigers by their tail.
The action gets going on Sat. Sept. 23 with the girls’ varsity race at 9:00 AM. For meet information go to: http://ky.milesplit.com/meets/279523/info#.WcRydL3ypzx
SCPS Community Forums:
Our SCPS board members will be hosting community forums during the next few months to discuss our SCPS Profile of a Graduate. This Profile describes the expectations our community believes are required of successful leaders who graduate from SCPS. Please see flyer below for 5 opportunities to attend the community forums.
Please note, the first one is this coming Wednesday!!
College Preview Days:
There is a bulletin board outside the guidance office for college open houses and preview days. Stop by if you are a junior or senior, please check out this board. Take a photo of all the opportunities and send them to your parents. It is never too early to start looking at colleges!
UPS College and Career Fair Expo
FAFSA Completion Night:
Need help completing the FAFSA? Join us on October 3rd at Shelby County High School to get the assistance you need! FAFSA experts will be on hand to answer questions and walk you through the application. Please arrive no later than 6:30PM. This event is open to all Shelby County students, past and present, and will be held in the SCHS cafeteria. Please bring your device, 2016 tax returns and W-2s, and student and guardian social security numbers.
Holiday Assistance:
Holiday Assistance
ANGEL TREE SIGN-UP
MAKE-UP DATE
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017****12:30-7:00 P.M.
STRATTON COMMUNITY CENTER
213 WASHINGTON ST.
All children ages 0 to 15 may be added to the ANGEL TREE with either birth certificate or social security card to be shown by parent or guardian only at sign up.
Must be Shelby County resident with proof of current residence address.
(must show id and/or current piece of mail)
Job Opportunities:
Here is a link to job opportunities available to our ALUMNI with the Shelby County Associated Industries: www.scidf.com/getajob .
Please check this website often as more jobs are added daily.
SWIM TEAM 2017-2018
Parent and swimmer meeting will be 9/21 at 6:30 pm it will be at Colonel Sanders Pavilion at the Clear Creek Family Activity Center across from golf course. Coaches will cover required paper work, practice requirements, and try out requirements are be able to swim 300yds in 6 minutes or less.
Try out dates 9/28 4-5:30pm and 9/30 10-11:30am.
If you know of anyone else interested in joining this season please let me know their email or pass along the info please.
The same coaching staff is in place this season Head Coach Tom Coons and assistant coaches Jenny Hager and Michelle Vest.
Email: Swimteam20@yahoo.com
Volunteers Needed:
Painted Stone Elementary is having our 2nd Annual Mini-triathlon on Saturday, October 7th. We are in need of students to assist us with different things during that day. They would be needed from Noon until 4pm. This activity will begin at PSE and will end at the FAC.
Please post this information or ask specific teams/clubs/groups that may be able to help us out.
They can contact me by email or by phone at 647-4503.
West Middle Volleyball:
2017 WMS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
Sept. 26 No. Oldham Away 5:30 pm
Sept. 28 East Middle Away 5:30
Week of Oct. 2nd Mid-Bluegrass Tournament @CAL TBA
West Middle Football:
2017 WEST MIDDLE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Sept. 26th Tues. West vs. East Middle MLCHS 6:00 pm
State Playoffs TBA
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Auditions for Shelby County Community Theratre:
Auditions for SCCT’s production of A Christmas Carol Musical EBENEZER, by Ian Desmond O’Connell, William Mearns and Rosemary Novellino-Mearns, are October 15 and 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the theatre. Roles are available for adults and children age 8 and up. Those auditioning will be asked to do cold readings from the script and perform a prepared musical theatre or Christmas song accompanied by piano – NO a cappella auditions. Performance dates are November 30-December 3 and December 7-10. The musical is directed by Dr. Jack Wann.
University of Louisville:
Cardinal Preview Day 2017
University of Louisville
Saturday, October 21
10 - 4 p.m. EDT
This all-day event allows prospective students and their families to:
- Explore our beautiful campus with a student-led tour
- Learn about financial aid and scholarships
- Attend academic open houses and an information fair
- Check out a residence hall
- Hear from current Cardinals about their own unique experiences
- and more!
University of Louisville School of Nursing:
The UofL School of Nursing would like to invite your students to an information session about the bachelor of science in nursing degree program. The event will take place at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the School of Nursing, 555 S. Floyd St.
View more details and register online:
http://louisville.edu/nursing/open-house-registration
Students who are unable to attend in-person can participate virtually at this link:
Scholarship:
Kentucky Concrete Association is offering a $2000.00 William T. Robertson High School Essay contest. Stop by guidance or Ms. Gorman’s office to pick up an application. Application deadline is November 30th.
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