Titan E-News
Collins High School
October 16 , 2017
No School Monday, October 9th - October 20. Students return October 23, 2017
KINSHIP FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP:
If you are a grandparent or relative who is raising another family member’s child, please make plans to attend an information and resource event about KIPDA’s caregiver program and support group. Children’s activities will be provided by the library and snacks will be served.
Monday, October 16th, 6-7:30 pm
Henry County Public Library
172 Eminence Terrace, Eminence KY 40019
Shelby County will be starting a KINSHIP group in January, please be looking for more information.
To RSVP Contact:
Kim Hinkel at KIPDA (502) 266-5571 or kim.hinkel@ky.gov
Suzanne Banta,
Youth Services Librarian (502) 845-5682 or suzanne@henrylibrary.org
Attention Latino Seniors:
Attention Latino Seniors!
Estas invitado al Festival de Futuros el sábado 21 de octubre a las 10 am hasta las 3 pm en el campus Newtown de Bluegrass Community & Technical College en Lexington KY. Este programa es patrocinado por la oficina de Alcance Comunitario y Apoyo para estudiantes Latinos de BCTC y el departamento de Multiculturalismo e Inclusión. Este evento es para estudiantes en el ultimo ano de la Preparatoria o personas que se acababan de terminar el GED.
El programa incluirá:
· Apoyo para completar la solicitud de admisión (BCTC, UK, EKU, University of Lousiville, Midway University, Centre College, Transylvania University, Berea College y más; algunas universidades no van a requerir
la tarifa para aplicar)
· Ayuda con las formas de FAFSA
· Recursos para becas especialmente para estudiantes que tienen DACA, estudiantes indocumentados y inmigrantes.
· Como hacer planes para la universidad y las carreras
· Talleres para padres de familia y estudiantes en español, francés, árabe, swahili
· Actividades para niño
· Los padres de familia son bienvenidos; les recomendamos que asistan. Habrá puestos de comida ofreciendo los mejores tacos, tortas y otras comidas tradicionales.
Este evento es gratis e incluirá un cupón al valor de $10 para comida. Para los 100 primeros estudiantes registrados recibirán un cupón adicional de $5 para postre. Para registrarte, visita http://tinyurl.com/futuros2017.
Saturday, October 21st
10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
BCTC NEWTOWN CAMPUS
500 NEWTOWN PIKE
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
Rake and Run Program:
Every year our BETA club kids do a rake and run event. This event is where the BETA kids go out into the community and rake a yard and then leave before the owners know what is happening. Since this year's event will be held on Veteran's Day, the BETA students would like to say Thank you to our Veteran's by raking their yard. If you know of a veteran that would love this to happen to their yard, please email Leesa Stivers ( Leesa.stivers@shelby.kyschoosl.us) the Veteran's name and their address. Please note we will only share the addresses with the students for this project.
Thank you for helping our students to give back to the community!
Project Graduation:
Project Graduation will be holding a planning meeting on Tues. Oct. 24th at Collins High School in the library at 6:30pm. This meeting is open to all Senior and junior parents /guardians and students. For more information please contact Anne Lawrence at annnel40065@gmail.com
Shelby County Scholarship Update:
Parents;
Please click on this link to view the Shelby County Scholarship Update for the month of October. There is a lot of information in this edition.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Maggie Gorman at Maggie.Gorman@Shelby.kyschools.us
A Place to Sleep:
A Place to Sleep now has it's own webpage www.aplacetosleepministry.org Please go and check it out.
Also if you are a family in need, please contact Leesa Stivers Leesa.stivers@shelby.kyschools.us and I will be happy to assist you in the referral process.
Titans Go to the BIG APPLE:
Titans Charge to the BIG Apple!
Who: Seniors class of 2018
When: May 18 – 22, 2018
What: A trip to New York City with friends
Where: Leave Martha Layne Collins HS, Travel to NYC
Why: Fun, Friendship, and Educational Experiences
Parent Meeting: Wednesday October 25@ 6:00pm!
Where: Ms. Broughton’s Room 547
Titan Thunder Fundraiser:
The Collins High School Band has officially kicked off their 2017-2018 Pizza Fundraiser!
This is it people... there won't be another one in the spring. So contact your favorite band member or easier yet... order online! We are taking orders between now and October 30th.
For more information on this fundraiser and other ways to support our band program, checkout the link below-
NEW YORK & COMPANY OUTLET:
Second Annual Trunk or Treat:
Second Annual
Trunk or treat!
When and Where: October 25th
Martha Layne Collins High school from 6-8 for a fun, safe, candy and games filled night!
Wear your best halloween costume!
The fun is in the bus parking lot in the back of Martha Layne Collins High School. Signs will be posted around to show you the way to the back bus parking lot.
Trunk or Treat is sponsored by the Collins Jr. Beta and Beta club!
Come join us for a fun filled night!
Teen Advisory Board at the Shelby County Public Library:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:
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