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Coming Soon: ! ! South Warren ! Friday, January 20 • JV/V Boys Basketball vs. High School Russell Co (H) @ 6pm
Saturday, January 21 Providing all students • F/JV Basketball vs. Springfield educational opportunities that HS (A) promote vision, leadership and • Bowling vs. Taylor Co @ life-long learning Southern Lanes 1pm • Archery – Edmonson Co Winter Warm-Up
January 20, 2017 Monday, January 23 • F/JV Boys Basketball vs. WCHS (H) @ 6pm
Cookie Dough Tuesday, January 24 Cookie Dough is still available! • Boys/Girls Basketball vs. The cost is $15 per box. Proceeds will go WCHS (A) @ 6pm toward the purchase of a poster maker for the school. Wednesday, January 25
• Bowling vs. Caverna (A) @ Tennis Pre-Season Workouts 6pm South Warren Tennis preseason workouts began this week and will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 3-5pm at the tennis courts. All high school and Thursday, January 26 middle school students interested in playing this spring are encouraged to attend. • Swimming vs. Russell Co @ You must have a current physical to participate! Owensboro
• F/JV Boys Basketball vs. Allen American Red Cross – Blood Drive Co (A) @ 6pm There will be a blood drive at school on Monday, January 23rd. Students can pick up permission slips and sign up with Mrs. Mrs. Delk in room 207 or during lunch. Friday, January 27
• Bowling – Regional Senior Cap & Gown Photo’s Tournament Graham's will be here January 31st to take cap and gown photos of seniors who • Girls Basketball – Louisville have not yet taken theirs. Invitational Tournament
• JV/V Boys Basketball vs. Ohio UK Health Care Summer Camp Co @ 6pm APPLY NOW!! UK summer camp for current 10th graders interested in a health care career is now taking applications. Deadline 3/6/17. Go to Saturday, January 28 https://medicine.mc.uky.edu/ukaheccamp/ • Bowling – Regional Tournament Graduation Items • Girls Basketball – Louisville Graduation items, including cap and gown, can be ordered online at Invitational Tournament Balfour.com. It requires that you enter South Warren High and you have to navigate to the Graduation items link. Our Balfour rep will be speaking with students in Monday, January 30 March, but it is not necessary to wait until then to place an order. • F/JV Boys Basketball vs. BGHS
(H) @ 6pm Entrepreneurship Challenge – Deadline February 1st The Kentucky Innovation Network is working in conjunction with the Lt. Governor’s Tuesday, January 31 Office to promote the Entrepreneurship Challenge and prepare students for the • Boys/Girls Basketball vs. competition. BGHS (A) @ 6pm
The deadline for participation for “Intent to Compete” is February 1st. Information can be found at http://www.kylgec.com/
Duke University Summer Session Happy Birthday Use your summer to prepare for college, learn from renowned professors, and Tom Miklica experience a truly international program. Last Summer over 500 lucky high school Almir Selimovic students spent the month of July at Duke University taking classes, going on excursions, Landon Atwood enjoying great residential activities, and making friends from around the world! Gagandeep Banga
Josie Keeley Visit our website to review the 2017 programs dates and details: Orlando Gil-Suarez
William Kyle If you are currently in Grades 10 or 11, you can take classes with Duke Professors and Lily Burris earn college credit through Summer College. Kaitlyn Lewis
Hannah Shepard If you are currently in grades 9 -12, you can enjoy personal enrichment classes with a Dillon King global perspective through Summer Academy Sara Blann
Kyle Mann
Zachary Nelson 2017 Governor’s Scholar Program Roshni Patel This year, 28 students applied for the Kentucky Governor's Scholar Program. Of those Shelby Moore applicants, our school was allotted 11 people to move on to the district level Paige Flores competition. The ones who are selected at the district level will move to the state level Christa Ford selection committee. Bethany Walker Tyler Hudson The district level should be announced by the beginning of next week, if not Loralei Arbuckle sooner. The final selection of students for GSP participation will be announced in early Maggie Nance April. Jacob Thornton Kastaija Hanes The students representing South Warren in the first leg of the competition are as follows: Carson Hickman Ellie Trosper Hunter William Hendrix Emma Nicole Willey Abbey Karsyn Dickerson Lily Renee Burris Eve Noel Baughman Kylee Olivia Eilers Courtney Mari Warren Molly Ann Elder Deja Lache Richardson Kyler Anne Mace Leah Avery Cross Guelde
SOUTH WARREN HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT 101
PRESENTATION
TH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM SWHS AUDITORIUM (Please enter through the Auditorium Entrance)
LEARN HOW TO CUT THE RISING COST OF COLLEGE TUITION
LEARN THE BENEFITS OF EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE STILL ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL
LEARN HOW TO EARN A COLLEGE DEGREE IN LESS THAN 4 YEARS @SouthWarrenHigh
REPS FROM WKU, SKYCTC, CLEP, ATC, AP & CTE WILL SPEAK ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF EACH PROGRAM @SWHSGuidance IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND THEIR GUARDIANS ATTEND THIS PRESENTATION. @SWHSsports @SWHSAttendance
SNOW ALERT - Inclement Weather Plan
To Close or Not to Close ----- That is the Question Any Superintendent or Transportation Director will tell you that one of the most difficult decisions to make is whether to close, delay, or open school on days of inclement weather. This is a challenge because it is based upon the probability of students and staff traveling safely to our schools. The process begins at 4:00 a.m., with district personnel and weather spotters strategically placed throughout the county, and monitoring road conditions. During this time, district officials are in consistent contact with Bowling Green officials, law enforcement agencies, and the news media for the latest update on weather forecasts. The goal is to make a decision no later than 5:30 a.m., in order to inform our district parents, students, and employees in a timely manner. Because this decision is made early in the morning, there may be a need for a revision later, if there are rapidly changing weather conditions. It is important for parents to continue checking television and radio stations after the initial announcement, in the event weather conditions dictate a change. Although we realize these decisions are subject to second-guessing, I ask that you remember all decisions are based solely upon the safety of our children, and we will always err on the side of caution.
WHAT FACTORS GO INTO MAKING THE DECISION TO CLOSE, DELAY or DISMISS EARLY? • Weather forecasts from radio and television stations (the time snow/ice or freezing rain is expected to start and end) • Predicted amount of snow/ice accumulation • Weather conditions expected after the snow/ice • Assessments of road conditions by school officials, Kentucky Department of Transportation, and various law enforcement agencies • Assessment of school parking lots and accessibility to each building • Anticipated impact on traffic
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER BECOMES SEVERE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY? Every effort is made to keep students in school through regular dismissal; however, it may become necessary to dismiss students earlier than normal to ensure their safe transport. School officials monitor weather conditions throughout the day in consultation with local weather officials, the Kentucky Department of Transportation, and various law enforcement officials.
HOW CAN PARENTS BE READY? Parents should always be prepared for an early dismissal by having an identified procedure for their child to follow in these situations. We request parents not drive to school to pick up children who normally ride the school bus in the afternoon. This additional traffic created at school may complicate an early dismissal by increasing traffic both at the school and on the local roads. In addition, it may hamper communication efforts by school employees who are working quickly to ensure each child has a safe transport home.
EMERGENCY CLOSING/DELAY INFORMATION SOURCES: • WBKO-TV (13) WTVF-TV (5) WKRN-TV (2) • WBGN-RADIO • WBVR-RADIO WCLU-RADIO WCVK-RADIO • WGGC-RADIO WKCT-RADIO WKLX-RADIO • WKYU-RADIO WPTQ-RADIO WSM-RADIO • WCPS Alert Now Messaging System
We ask that parents and students do not telephone the schools or the district office for information pertaining to the operation of schools on days of inclement weather. Due to limited staffing in our offices, these calls may delay our ability to notify school staff and the public of important decisions in a timely manner. An announcement of school closing and/or a delay will be made on most of the local television and radio stations as soon as possible. You will receive this information via Twitter at @WarrenCoschools, @robclayton10, and through our Alert Now email and phone call services. I trust this communication provides you with relevant information, and allows you to better understand our process to ensure your child’s safety during inclement weather. Please share your questions with your child’s principal or feel free to contact the Warren County Schools Transportation Department at 842-8311. Thank you for entrusting us with the safety of your child each day. Take care!
Rob Clayton, Superintendent
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! PANCAKE BREAKFAST $6 ALL YOU CAN EAT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2017 6-10AM
RICH POND MARKET
BENEFITTING THE BOWLING TEAM
Includes Sausage, Milk/Orange Juice/Coffee Sponsored By Rich Pond Market, Sonic, Prairie Farms Dairies
Tickets available from any Spartan Bowler, Rich Pond Market OR
Coach Scott Thompson 270-991-4991
Future Healthcare Professionals
Interested in the healthcare field? Apply for the free Spring FHP program at Warren County Public Library.
• Learn to suture
• Become CPR/First Aid cer fied
• Solve a medical forensics case
• Tour the local hospital and u lize pa ent simulators
To apply: h p://www.wku.edu/scahec/ p.php Contact—Catherine Malin, [email protected]
** FHP will not be mee ng on 2/14 or 3/14
Website: www.kentuckycentergsa.org Helpline: (502) 566-5192 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kentuckygsa Twitter: www.twitter.com/KYGSA Instagram: www.instagram.com/kygsa YouTube: youtube.com/KentuckyGSA
§ Every summer, our faculty of professional artists and educators guide over two hundred of Kentucky’s finest young artists through three weeks of incredibly intense (and incredibly fun) arts instruction. This year will be the third year on the Centre College Campus in Danville. For three solid weeks, the students live, breathe, eat and sleep the arts. It’s a thrilling, often life-changing experience, as they meet new friends, explore their creativity, and discover new things about who they are and who they can be in the future.
§ GSA auditions the Commonwealth’s most promising high school sophomores and juniors in nine different arts disciplines: Architecture + Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Film + Photography Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, Visual Art and Vocal Music. GSA 2016 will take place from June 18 – July 8.
§ GSA is an arts education program of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. GSA is offered at no cost to the student, and is made available through funding from the state, as well as private fundraising. The value of GSA is $3,800 per student.
§ GSA has served all 120 counties in the Commonwealth through the summer program and its outreach workshops. GSA is a statewide program and encourages geographical and ethnic diversity. However, GSA does not establish quotas.
§ GSA does not discriminate or give advantages to anyone. This includes preference based on region or county, urban or rural, experience, training, high school vs. home school, instrument, voice type, body type, etc.
§ Potential and attitude are as important in the GSA audition/review process as is talent. The most talented student will not succeed at GSA if they are not interested in becoming better than they already are. GSA is not just an award – it is an opportunity to learn and grow. GSA adjudicators look at these young artists holistically, not just their product/performance.
§ Students do not need to be nominated for GSA. Students may choose to apply without permission or nomination from any school official.
§ GSA audition locations have no bearing on the likelihood of a student’s acceptance to GSA. GSA does not make selections until the completion of all auditions/reviews at the final site.
§ Fast Facts about GSA Alumni: 98% go on to college; 98% earn scholarships; GSA Alumni average scholarship value = $80,000. It is important to note that GSA alumni have 30 scholarship opportunities statewide and nationwide from top colleges and universities who recognize the excellence of our program and the achievements of our students. For more information go to http://www.kentuckygsa.org and click on “Visit the Alumni Lounge”.
Application Process Eligibility/How to Apply In order to be considered for the 2017 Governor’s School for the Arts, students must meet the following selection criteria: • Be a resident of Kentucky and currently be a sophomore or junior in a Kentucky high school or home school. • Complete the application by January 15, 2017. GSA will not consider incomplete applications. There is a fee for applying: $30 one art form/$35 two art forms. Students that receive free and reduced lunch have the option to waive the fee. • Adjudicators will select finalists and GSA will post results online on February 28. • Finalist must attend a second round, live audition/review at Centre College (Danville, KY) on March 24-25. • Accepted and Alternate students will be chosen from this second round live audition/review. Results will be posted online on April 15.
Important Dates Auditions/Reviews February 28: Finalists are announced. (Posted online at www.kentuckycentergsa.org) March 24 and 25: Second Round, Live Auditions/Reviews (Centre College, Danville, KY) April 15: Accepted and Alternate students are posted at www.kentuckycentergsa.org.
All students who applied also receive notification via email or mail.
Summer Program June 18, 2017- July 8, 2017: Centre College, Danville