IHS Newsletter
Weekly updates on IHS activities and programs.
HAPPY PI DAY!
Excerpt from http://www.piday.org/
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159.
Pi has been calculated to over one trillion digits beyond its decimal point. As an irrational and transcendental number, it will continue infinitely without repetition or pattern. While only a handful of digits are needed for typical calculations, Pi’s infinite nature makes it a fun challenge to memorize, and to computationally calculate more and more digits.
GRADUATION SIGN-UP UNDERWAY
The IHS homeschool graduation ceremony provides an opportunity to recognize homeschoolers who complete high school. To be eligible parents must certify that students have met their state’s graduation requirements. Cost: $50 (Includes cap, gown, tassel, diploma cover and all operating expenses. For more information, or to sign up, send an email to: info@ihssports.org.
IHS Graduation will be held May 28, 2016 at 11am
IF YOU HAVEN'T TURNED IN YOUR BASKETBALL UNIFORM...
Submit your pictures by March 15th.
If you have not had your individual picture taken, please submit one by March 15th.
Seniors- we need your senior pictures no latter than March 15th.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
The following is a quick look at upcoming IHS events. For a broader look, visit our the calendar page at ihssports.org. Here is the link >>> http://www.ihssports.org/Calendar.aspx
MARCH 19 (Saturday) LONE JACK TRACK MEET
Location: Lone Jack High School (313 S Bynum Rd, Lone Jack, MO 64070)
APRIL 8 (Friday) MCLOUTH TRACK MEET
Location: McLouth High School (217 Summit St, McLouth, KS 66054)
APRIL 12 (Tuesday) BAKER UNIVERSITY RELAYS
Location: Baker University (618 Eighth St, Baldwin City, KS 66006)
APRIL 29 (Friday) IHS SPRING FLING (PROM)
APRIL 30 (Saturday) STATE TRACK MEET
MAY 12-14 (Friday & Saturday) NATIONAL HOMESCHOOL TRACK MEET
MAY 27 IHS AWARDS BANQUET
MAY 28 IHS GRADUATION
https://ihs-fierce.picaboo.com/
PICTURES NEEDED: We need your pictures! If you have pictures that we can use on the student life pages, please email them to mailto:ihsyearbookpictures1@gmail.com no later than March 1!
INFO SHEET & REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE
CLICK HERE>>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_1YlbezEat3YkRUV1ExRDBwemM/view?usp=sharing
MONDAY, MARCH 7TH - FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE
3:30-5:00pm @ Eudora Community Center Track (630 Elm St., Eudora, KS)
Forms & Fees Due
Please note: If you have already submitted your completed registration forms and sports physical this year, you do not need to resubmit. Simply let us know you are planning to participate in Track & Field and submit payment on March 7th.
SPORTS PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Every shared moment amongst teammates lives on with a personalized Sports Memory Mates. Right now you can order individual pictures of your kids who played on any 2015-16 IHS sports team (Cross-country, Football, Cheer, Basketball, Track & Field).
Each 8x10 Memory Mate sheet is $10 and includes a team picture and an individual photo of your athlete (see examples below).
Orders must be received by April 8th and will be available for pickup after April 29th (at the Spring Fling--April 29th, or the Awards Banquet--May 27th, or by arrangement). If you would prefer to have them mailed to you, please include $5 for postage and packageing.
By mail:
Send Student Name, sport(s) and $10 (per sport) to--
IHS
24696 Chieftain Road
Lawrence, KS 66044
OR
In person:
Deliver your check or money order to Christy Mitchell
(Please make all checks payable to IHS).
If you would like them mailed to you please include your address and $5 for postage and packaging.
If you have any questions, please call Christy Mitchell 785-760-4947
or email mailto:info@ihssports.org
Education.com has offers some free resources that may be helpful for homeschool families. Especially this time of year when kids (and parents) are having a harder time sitting still.
The following link is to their educational activity page:
http://www.education.com/activity/all/
Hope it helps!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The deadline for submissions for the Kansas Financial Scholars Essay Scholarship Competition is Friday, April 1st. Over $7500 in scholarship awards will be given away to eligible high school seniors (including Homeschoolers). BONUS: The teacher of the first place winner will receive a $150 gift card.
Grand Prize: $2500
2nd Place: $2000
3rd Place: $1500
4th Place: $1000
5th Place: $500
Up to ten $100 honorable mention scholarships will also be awarded.
For a complete list of requirements and more information about the writing assignment visit www.ksc.ks.gov/Scholarship or contact me at this email or phone below.
Homeschool Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/405225869662405/
Be sure to tell your friends!
IHS "Other Resources" Page
Designed to help homeschool families, the page features lists of non-IHS homeschool sites, links to curriculum help, scholarship information and more.
Here is the direct link: http://www.ihssports.org/OtherResources.aspx
If you have suggestions for curriculum, helpful links, etc. please let us know.
It is just one way we strive to fulfill our mission: "To assist home-school families"!
Print it off, or better yet, sync it with your google account so you can always have it with you.
IHS
Our mission is to assist parents in educating their children.
Email: info@ihssports.org
Website: ihssports.org
Phone: 785-760-3700
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