Titan E-News
Collins High School
April 20, 2018
Accelerated Academy:
Accelerated Academy
Informational parent meeting for rising 9th graders on
April 25, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Presentation Room.
What is the Accelerated Academy?
The Accelerated Academy is an accelerated 4-year program tailored for students who are interested in taking our most rigorous academic courses at Martha Layne Collins High School. Our current students come from diverse groups who are pursuing career pathways in Biomed, Engineering, Media Arts, Culinary, and more. The Accelerated Academy student is interested in engaging in deep academic rigor and striving to be a well-rounded student who serves the community he/she lives in.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office
Applications are due May 9, 2018, by 3:20 p.m. to Ms. Galindo
Art Show:
Senior Memo:
MARTHA LAYNE COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR MEMORANDUM CLASS OF 2018
TO: CLASS OF 2018, PARENTS AND TEACHERS
FROM: DR. JOSEPH ELLISON, PRINCIPAL
SUBJECT: SENIOR ACTIVITIES
DATE: MARCH 21, 2018
________________________________________________________________
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WILL HELP YOU AS YOU PLAN FOR SENIOR ACTIVITIES DURING
THE LAST WEEKS OF SCHOOL. PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
1. Prom – Friday, April 20th at the Ice House, 226 East Washington Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Tickets are on sale
now and are $45 each. This includes a t-shirt. If you wish to bring a guest, permission forms are available in the main
office. These permission forms MUST be returned by April 13th, NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. Senior Exams – May 18th (periods 5, 7).
May 21st (periods 1, 3, 6).
May 23rd (periods 2, 4).
3. AP Exams – May 7th through May 18th.
4. Senior Clearance Sheet/Transition Survey - Complete clearance sheet and transition survey. These will be given to
you through your English class on May 14th. If you do not have an English class here at MLCHS, they will be
available in the main office. These will be turned in on May 24th after graduation practice. Clearance sheets and
transition surveys MUST be complete to receive cap, gown, and tickets.
5. Senior Awards Night – May 17th at 6:30pm in the Performing Arts Center. Local and institutional scholarships will
be presented at this time, as well as other awards. All seniors and guests are invited to attend.
6. Senior Breakfast – May 24th at 8:30am in the cafeteria. Special thanks to Hardees for making this breakfast possible!
7. Graduation Practice – May 24th 9-11:30am and May 25th 1:00-3:20pm. All seniors must be present at practice in
order to walk in the graduation ceremony.
8. Class Awards Day – May 25th 9-11:00am. At this time, seniors will be given honors, such as Valedictorian,
Salutatorian, Magna, Summa and Cum Laude.
9. Senior Luncheon - May 25th 11:30am-1:00pm in the small gym. Special thanks to Cattleman’s Roadhouse for
making this luncheon possible!
10. Caps/Gowns – These will be distributed May 24th after graduation practice. Remember that both the senior clearance
sheet and the transition survey must be complete in order to pick up your cap and gown. After you receive your
gown, please hang it in the bathroom at home (Dr. Ellison will explain).
Job Opening:
Louisville City Saver is hiring! We are looking for a part time seasonal employee to work 25-30 hours per week. It pays an hourly rate and has a mileage allowance.
This person will help us sign up new local businesses for our awesome coupon book and smartphone app. They need to be a SELF STARTER, a good communicator and service oriented.
Anyone interested in learning more, please email me, kim@citysaver.com.
Blaze Pizza Now Hiring:
Blaze Pizza is now hiring at all three locations in St. Matthews, Middletown and the Paddock Shops (and soon to be our fourth location in Clarksville, Indiana!) We are also hiring for all positions including team members and shift leaders, part-time or full-time. We offer a starting wage of around $9 and hour (may increase with experience and availability).
Blaze Pizza offers an amazing Events and Job Fair Package that provides anything from on-site interviews & hiring materials, to our exciting 'Wheel of Fire' and Blood Orange Lemonade samples. This provide a fun way to get free coupons to Blaze Pizza and hear about job opportunities as well!
For More information, please stop by and see Mrs. Stivers in the Youth Services Center
FREE EVENT!!
Job:
In need of worker for Simpsonville home. Will be doing yard maintenance, gardening, etc. - no mowing. Dates and times optional. $12.00 an hour. See Mrs. Stivers in the Youth Services Center for more information.
Craft Academy Opportunity:
Craft Academy is excited to bring 4 camps to Morehead State University’s campus this summer! Is your child interested in engineering, space science, the medical field, documentary making or drone building? If so – then The Craft Academy definitely has a camp experience built for them. Check out the web site for more information. www.moreheadstate.edu/craft-academy under Summer Programs and Camps. All summer camp application deadlines have been extended to April 30, 2018.
Cafeteria Charges:
With the end of school year coming up, our CHS Cafeteria is preparing to finalize all student cafeteria accounts. All cafeteria charges must be paid no later than Friday, May 4th. Please make sure your child has no outstanding balance due to the cafeteria. If you have any questions, contact our cafeteria manager, Stephanie Hammond at 647-1160.
Health and Fitness Fun Day
Plan to attend the annual “Health and Fitness Fun Day” at the Clear Creek Park Family Activity Center on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. until noon. A children’s activity section will include lots of active games and prizes. A bike rodeo will be held for youth to teach bike safety.
Over 40 health, fitness and safety booths will provide free giveaways and valuable updates on health and safety issues. This event includes an educational scavenger hunt, tons of community partners showcasing their information for health, social, mental and physical awareness! There will be several bicycle giveaways, prizes, FAC passes and FAC memberships! Everyone will receive valuable information and gain skills for a healthier tomorrow. Rain or shine, thisis a Saturday morning adventure that you, your family and friends will enjoy!
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2018 Odyssey of the Mind:
Collins High School will be hosting the 2018 Odyssey of the Mind State Competition on Saturday, April 21 from 9am - 5pm. We are in desperate need of judges and volunteers to help out with the competition. This is a big event and its such a great opportunity for our Odyssey of the Mind teams and our school. If you are 16 years of age and would like to help volunteer or if you are a parent and would like to help judge the competition, please contact:
Mr. Barriger... gary.barriger@shelby.kyschools.us
or
Michael Taylor... codirector@kyootm.com
(Just let them know that you are interested in helping out and they will fill you in on what you need to do next)
Seniors: New York Trip News Update:
Seniors going to New York that there is a mandatory parent meeting Wednesday May 2nd at 6:15 in the theater.
Young Leaders:
Young Leaders:
What is it:
Leadership development program for selected sophomores. This program is partnered with Leadership Shelby.
Benefits: acquaint with future leaders and networking with a member of the community. Field trips every month with segments of the community. Field trips will include the following area in the community: History, Agriculture, Industry, Health & Social services, government, the justice system, education, arts & media, and tourism) each month they will learn about a new segment. And how it contributes to the community, who is in leadership in our community, and how it contributes to the economy.
- There are only 22 spots available. First field trip starts in September.
- There is a scholarship application for the fee to be waived.
- Graduation ceremony at the end of the program.
Please come down to guidance or see Ms. Galindo for an application.
Farm Help Wanted:
Farm help wanted on our family farm weekends and breaks.
We are located approximately 5 miles from MLCHS.
We are looking for an energetic, reliable person who is eager to learn and enjoys being outside. This is the perfect job for a local teen!
You must have reliable transportation.
Some experience in basic farm duties, horticulture, and customer service a plus, but we will train the right person.
The jobs consists of various duties, animal care, fence repair and building, stacking firewood, yard work/cleanup, light painting.
Please see Mrs. Stivers for additional information.
Track & Field:
Johnny Conn Inv. (4-14-18)
The Running Titans traveled to Louisville on Sat. April 14th to compete in the Johnny Conn Invitational at Male High School. Their full frontal assault on the school record book continued with junior Nathan Jacobs adding eleven feet to his discus school mark ending up with a toss of 164-0 for the win. The mark also made the National Elite Silver Standard. He backed his series with another throw of 152-7. Jacobs went on to win the shot with a put of 44-7. Junior TJ Rawlins also scored for the boys sailing 42-1 in the triple jump (4th) only six inches out of second place. He long jumped 19-5.5 to take sixth place.
On the girls’ side, senior Hannah Cleary took seventh in the triple jump with a 29-11.25. She also finished third in the long jump with a season best mark of 15-04.5.
The Running Titans head back to Louisville (Univ. of Louisville) on April 21st to compete in the Eastern Relays.
Poetry Night: ROOTS
Yearbooks:
Lost and Found:
Cardinal Open House Event:
Upcoming UofL Cardinal Open House/Information session for both sophomores and juniors from your high schools. The event will take place at the Blair Center in Shelbyville, KY next Thursday, April 26 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Please share with your students and while it’s not mandatory to RSVP, it helps us to plan for materials and refreshments. The link to share with your students is:
Titans Charge the Tropics! Please note that this is NOT a school sponsored trip.
Please note that this is NOT a school sponsored trip.
Titans Charge the Tropics!
Who: Collin’s Students 2018-2019
When: Spring Break 2019
What: A trip to Costa Rica with friends
Where: Travel to Costa Rica
Why: Fun, Friendship, and Educational Experiences
Ø Parent Meeting: Wednesday April 25th@ 6:00pm!
Where: Ms. Broughton’s Room 547
Project Graduation:
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