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Dixie Dialog Have you checked out our new webpage? Dixie Height’s webpage March 2, 2010 Mark your Calendar

At Dixie Heights, we have the courage to question traditional wisdom, the passion to break new ground, the imagination to pursue quality, and the resolve to champion our community. Our students will achieve greatness with a limitless future. Dixie has the faculty and staff to bring education to life. ---Thoughts of Principal Kim Banta

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BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT @ NKU BANK OF KY ARENA DIXIE VS HOLMES THURSDAY, 6:00 PM PRESALE TICKETS SOLD THRU WEDNESDAY @ DIXIE’S FRONT OFFICE & AT LUNCH ALL PRESALE TICKETS - $6.00 ALL TICKETS AT THE DOOR $8.00

Dixie Heights Student and Staff Day at Chipotle Buttermilk Pike Location Only Free Burrito, Bowl, Salad or Taco Thursday, March 4th 2:30pm – 5:30pm

You must present your Dixie Heights Student ID Card or your Dixie Heights Student Athletic Pass to take advantage of this offer.

BIG SUCCESS LET’S DO IT AGAIN!! DIXIE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL BAND DRIVE THRU FISH FRY

FRIDAY, March 5 th 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

HELD AT BACK OF CONCESSION STAND BY THE FOOTBALL FIELD DINNER INCLUDES: FISH, BREAD, MACNCHEESE, FRENCH FRIES COLE SLAW & a COOKIE ALL FOR ONLY $6.00 EACH!!!

ADD SOFTDRINKS AND/OR WATER FOR $1.00 EACH Thanks for Supporting our Band Programs!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR Printable Calendar with all events. Mar. 1-5 Report Cards mailed home this week *Mar. 4 Class Ring Orders with Balfour During Lunch and 3pm to 6pm (parents welcome) Mar. 9 ACT for all Juniors 1 st – 4 th periods Mar. 18 SBDM 4:00 pm Apr. 7 Parent/Teacher Conference 5-7 Apr. 8 SBDM 4:00 pm Apr. 9 NO SCHOOL PD Day Apr. 12-16 Spring Break Apr. 19 CATS is coming!!!!! Apr. 22-23 Nunsense Drama dept. 6:30 pm Apr. 30 Prom & Project Prom

* Denotes a change STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Club Picture Day is scheduled for this Thursday

NOW FOR SPORTS Varsity/JV Basketball Schedule Freshman Boys & Girls Basketball Schedules Swim & Dive Team Schedule Wrestling Team - December 11th, 2009 Schedule

Last chance for 9th, 10th, & 11th grade students to tell Mr. Spritzky what sports/activities they like. Do it now at the link below. http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform? formkey=dGZiRS1VWmJxSHBJNkVYejlfbDJxdmc6MA

CONGRATULATIONS!! GREAT JOB!! Carly Walz, a Varsity cheerleader at Dixie Heights High School, was selected as Cheer Cincy's Most Valuable Cheerleader for the month of March, 2010. She was nominated based on her skills and exemplary leadership on the squad, which recently placed 10th in their division at Universal Cheerleaders Association's national competition. Cheer Cincy is a web site and E-Magazine for the Tristate cheerleading community.

Lauren Hayes, Miranda Brewer, Hannah Moore were 3 out of 5o students chosen as finalists in ARTSONIA IDOL CONTEST. GOOD JOB LADIES!! FAMILY & FRIENDS….WE NEED YOU!!

Spring Craft Show We are currently seeking crafters & vendors for our spring craft show – May 8 at Dixie High School from 9am -2pm. Booth Space $50, all proceeds benefit Marching Band. For information see the web page www.eyeswithpride.net or call Cindy Benken 859-341-9311 – THANKS!!! Cindy Benken [email protected] www.eyeswithpride.net

PROJECT PROM 2010 Friday, April 30, 2010 12:30 am – 5:00 am

Yes! I want to support the Dixie Heights High School Project Prom! Enclosed is my contribution of $______

Yes! I will donate a prize for Project Prom

Yes! I will serve as a chaperone for Project Prom

Name______

Phone______

Please make checks payable to DHHS Project Prom and return to the Dixie front office marked “Project Prom” (Donations are tax-deductible) Thank you for your support.

The Dixie Football team is now selling LaRosa's Buddy Cards for $10.00 and The Worlds Finest Chocolate or Hershey Bars for $1.00 each. The fundraiser will run till March 20th and they should see any Football player to purchase. SENIOR PARENTS: Let your child know how proud you are of him/her by purchasing a Senior Ad in the yearbook. Pick out your favorite picture of your Senior, send the picture with student‘s name on the back, your message, and payment to Dixie attention Mr. Richards. Prices: $20 – 1/8 page $30 – ¼ page $50 – ½ page Make checks payable to Dixie Heights High School Pictures with payment are due by March 15th. LIMITED SPACE - FIRST COME FIRST SERVED

Dixie Spirit Wrap…………..$40 GET YOUR DIXIE SPIRIT WRAP TODAY BY EMAILING: Mrs. Catchen – [email protected]

Attention Band Families – RESCHEDULED FUNDRAISER DATE:

Barleycorn’s has given us a wonderful opportunity to earn money for the Band!!! On the back of this flyer, you will find 3 vouchers. A voucher must be presented with your order for the band to make money. They will donate back a percentage to us based on total sales for our group that day.

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10TH TIME: 11 A.M. TO 11 P.M. WHERE: BARLEYCORN’S LAKESIDE PARK LOCATION

You can also use these vouchers for carry-out orders. Pass them out to family members, neighbors, doctor offices, teachers, etc. Photocopies will be accepted. One voucher needed per order. Mr. Duddey will have some flyers printed on his desk if you need some and are unable to print them.

Some great suggestions to enjoy a great meal and benefit the Dixie Band:

BUSINESS LUNCH OR DINNER

ANY SALES ORGANIZATIONS – PURCHASE LUNCH FOR STAFF OF A DOCTOR’S OFFICE, ETC.

FAMILY TIME – ACTUALLY EAT A MEAL TOGETHER – RARE FOR MOST OF US THESE DAYS!!

MEET UP WITH FRIENDS … ESPECIALLY BAND FRIENDS!! GET CAUGHT UP ON THE PAST FEW MONTHS!

Any of the following purchases will count towards the percentage we earn: Appetizers, Salads, Sandwiches, Entrees, Desserts, Kid Meals, Soft Drinks and Adult Beverages!

Thanks and we hope to see you there! Tammy Lawson Dixie Band Fundraiser Chairperson [email protected] with any questions! PRESENT THIS COUPON TO YOUR SERVER Good only TO RECEIVE Wednesday, UP March 10th TO 15% OF YOUR From 11am – 11pm CHECK At the WILL Lakeside Park Location. BENEFIT THE DIXIE HEIGHTS BAND.

FAMILY OPPORTUNITIES & HELPS HOGGY’S Dixie Heights is proud to announce our new business partnership with Hoggy’s Restaurant in the Crestview Hills Town Center. We are in the process of developing a variety of ideas that will help us to develop this partnership to its fullest extent. Hoggy’s is offering a special incentive to our seniors for their graduation parties. (See attached flier) Give Robert Fischer a call today at Hoggy’s for more details. Thank you to Hoggy’s and we look forward to working with them.

Save 20% on Hoggy's Graduation Catering Graduation Party Early Booking Discount Book your Graduation Party early and receive 20% off your final total. Contact Robert Fischer at (859)331-3538 with any questions or to book your party. Or Email him at [email protected] **Cannot be combined with any other discounts or special pricing** Offer Expires: April 1st 2010-Graduation party must be BOOKED by this date. www.HOGGYS.com **No Coupon Necesary

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE AMONG TEENS: What local police departments and a local prevention organization are doing. Kenton County Alliance kicks off the Drug Disposal campaign on March 1, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at Erlanger Police Department.

Erlanger, KY, 2/22/10 - Local police departments are partnering with Kenton County Alliance, a substance abuse prevention coalition, to rid Kenton County homes of unused, unwanted and outdated prescription drugs. The Drug Disposal Program, beginning on March 1, 2010 will provide drop off boxes in the lobbies of Erlanger Police Department and Kenton County Police Department in Independence. Citizens may put unused prescription drugs in the box anonymously during lobby hours at the police station. Police evidence departments and the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force will be collecting the drugs from the drop boxes and destroying them by incineration.

Teenagers are using prescription drugs to get high. The drugs are available in their own homes and are FREE. According to SAMHSA, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 70% of teens who use prescription drugs illicitly obtain the drugs from friends and relatives. This program will reduce the drugs available to our youth and raise awareness to the problem. It will also reduce the amount of pharmaceuticals entering our water supply.

Prescription drug take-back and disposal programs like this are being done all over the country however; this may be the first to bring so many agencies into the plan. Our program was modeled after a program in Utah. These programs require DEA approval and drugs must be collected and destroyed by law enforcement officers. The county has 14 police departments. More collection boxes are planned for later this year.

The biggest obstacle faced by police departments in placing these boxes has been funding to buy the boxes which are $700.00 each. Businesses and private citizens have stepped forward to fund these two boxes. Kenton County Alliance will continue to look for funding for additional collection boxes. Additional information may be obtained from Kathy Nafus, 859-760-2051.

For more information contact: Kathy Nafus, Coordinator Chief Marc Fields Chief Ed Butler Kenton County Alliance Erlanger Police Dept. Kenton Co. Police Dept. 859-760-2051 859-727-7580 859-392-1940

Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) The Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) is free or low cost health insurance for children. KCHIP is for children under the age of 19 who do not have health insurance and whose family income is below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

It is important for your children to have health insurance, but if for some reason you are unable to afford it – consider applying for KCHIP.

You can find the application and more information about KCHIP at http://kidshealth.ky.gov/en/kchip/

GUIDANCE FROM GUIDANCE Scholarship Information click here & click here

ACT for Juniors All juniors will take the ACT test on Tuesday, March 9, paid for by the state. Along with you, we want them to get the most from this opportunity. Being able to take the ACT on a school day means they are saving not only an early wake-up on a Saturday morning, but also the test fee ($32). Since these test results may be used for college admission, ACT has some strict procedures that must be followed.  On Tuesday, March 2, the juniors will complete preliminary information for the test. They will be able to select up to four colleges to receive their test results, so we encourage you to discuss their choices before March 2. This includes 4-year colleges as well as technical/community colleges.  ACT prohibits any type of electronic devices in the testing rooms. Students must leave cell phones, I-pods, etc., at home or in their cars or lockers on March 9. ACT's policy states that if a student is seen with an electronic device during the test or even the break, we are to dismiss them and their score sheet will be voided.  ACT requires us to ID the students, so please encourage them to bring their drivers' licenses, school ID's, or passports on March 9. If they don't have one of these school or government-issued photo ID's, have them see their counselor by March 6.  Students are encouraged to use a calculator on the math test, but a few types are prohibited. They can ask their math teachers for information about the prohibited ones.  If a student is absent on March 9, they may make up the ACT on March 23. If they are absent on both dates, they will have lost their chance to take the test on a school day. We appreciate your assistance in helping the juniors do their best on the ACT. If you have any questions, please contact your child's counselor. ON OUR WEBPAGE: Senior Bulletin The COLONEL Student Newspaper Weather Information

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From the District and Superintendent, Mr. Tim Hanner: The Kenton County School District ’s webpage Comments We hope that you have found the Dixie Dialog to be an informative and attractive tool of communication between you and Dixie. Contact [email protected] with comments or questions. Every day is a great day at Dixie.

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