5-9-14 - Montgomery County Schools

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS
Electronic Parent Newsflash May 9, 2014
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close and spring testing begins, I would like to once
more express my appreciation to our teachers and staff for their service to students. This
includes our nurses who were also treated this week in recognition of National Nurses Week.
Teacher Appreciation Week was preceded by employee appreciation dinners for all employees
thanks to generous vendor and community sponsors (click here to see a list of these special
donors). This week numerous gestures of appreciation were made, such as tenderloin and
country ham lunches for school employees provided by the Kiwanis Club of Mt. Sterling, Papa
John’s discounts, a variety of individual treats and prizes within the schools (for example, MCIS
teachers were treated by Long John Silvers, Ale8, Nestle, and Hall’s Communication), special
signage at MCIS, Chickabiddy and Yogurt Mountain coupons, parent/PTO-provided meals, Spa
day hand and cranial massages, and more.
There is not a doubt in my
mind that we can be a top ten
school system, including the
highest quality educators and
employees, the best and
brightest students, and the
most supportive community.
Thank you and
congratulations.
Dr. Joshua Powell, Superintendent
EVENTS
 May 9 – Camargo Spring Fling, 5 p.m.
 May 9 - MCHS Dance Team Tryouts, 6:00 p.m.
 May 9-11 - National Mock Trial Competition
 May 10 - Regional Track Competition
 May 10 - FFA 5K-9 Charity Dog Walk, 11:00 a.m.
 May 12 – McNabb SBDM Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
 May 12- MSE Treblemakers Concert, 6:30 pm
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640 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY, 40353
Phone 859-497-8760; Fax 859-497-8780
www.montgomery.kyschools.us
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 May 24 – MCHS State Track & Field
 May 26 - Memorial Day, School WILL BE IN
 May 13 – McNabb Symphony & Jazz Band
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May 13 - MCHS Parent Night/Scheduling,
6:00 p.m.
May 14 - MCHS Chess Banquet
May 15 - State Tennis Competition
May 16 – Preschool Registration, Early
Learning Center
May 16 – Academic Pep Rally, Grades 3-4
May 17-18 – MCHS Prom & After Prom
May 19-20 - District High School Baseball &
Softball Tournaments
May 20 - Election Day, School WILL BE IN
SESSION
May 20 – Camargo Blood Drive
May 20– Deadline to submit pictures for
Baccalaureate Ceremony
May 20 - McNabb Soccer Banquet
May 22 - MCHS Vocal Music Concert, 7 pm
SESSION
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McNabb Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
May 28 - MSE SBDM Meeting, 4:00 p.m.
May 29 - 7th & 8th grade Band Concert
May 29 - Senior Honors Night
May 30 - Stringapalooza All-County Orchestra
Concert
June 2 - McNabb Talent Show, 6:00 p.m.
June 2-3 - MCIS Field Day
June 4 – Baccalaureate - 1st Church of God,
7:00 p.m.
June 6 - Last day of school for students
June 6 - McNabb 8th Grade Ceremony, 10:30
a.m., MCHS Arena
June 6 - MCHS Graduation, 7:00 p.m., MCHS
Arena
June 11– Closing day breakfast, 8:00 a.m.
June 16– 1st day of Camp Kaleidoscope
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
MSE 4th grader Presley Cord wanted to help
make a difference. To do so, she initiated a
school wide canned food drive for the local
food pantry. Over 100 items were collected.
MCHS ROTC ANNUAL CADET BALL
The MCHS ROTC Annual Cadet Ball
and Award Ceremony was held on
May 3rd at the Clay Community
Center. This is a formal event that
includes a receiving line, dinner, an
award ceremony and a dance. COL
(Ret.) Cecil, Civilian Aide to the
Secretary of the Army, was the guest
speaker. Among the numerous awards presented were those awarded to
this year's superior cadets (above): Senior - Ryan McGuire; Junior Victoria Oney; Sophomore - Edward Lacey and Freshman - Whitney
Nye. This is the highest award for outstanding leadership, high GPAs,
and extracurricular activity involvement. (Pictures courtesy of Greg
Colliver Sportspage.)
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PRINCIPAL SELECTION SURVEYS
Montgomery County High School and Camargo
Elementary School SBDM Councils began the principal
selection process this week. Both started by issuing
surveys to gather parent, employee and community input.
The High School
Survey will remain
open through May
th
12 and can be accessed by clicking this link: https://
www.surveymonkey.com/s/MVFLPVQ.
The Camargo Elementary survey will remain open through
noon on May 13th and can be accessed by clicking this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QNM8G63.
The Mt. Sterling Elementary School SBDM Council will begin its principal search process soon.
WHITAKER BANK TOP 25
ACHIEVEMENT BANQUET
Congratulations to the 25 Montgomery County
High School Seniors (based on academic
ranking) who were honored at Monday night’s
Achievement Banquet, and their parents. The
banquet is sponsored by Whitaker Bank.
DISTRICT RECEIVES STATE LEVEL AWARD
The Montgomery County School District has received the
coveted and prestigious Kentucky School Boards Association
Public Education Achieves in Kentucky (PEAK) Award for its
outstanding, district-wide music program. The Award was
presented by KSBA
representatives at a
special student
demonstration and
award ceremony. More than 500 students representing 11
different music programs from 6 schools performed in a
short concert. Superintendent Joshua Powell requested
that Mr. Ashley Tyree, high school choral director, and the
person primarily responsible for submission of the award
documentation and coordination of the student demonstration, accept the award on behalf of the
district. Click here to read the KSBA magazine article announcing the award.
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MCNABB BASEBALL GOING ALL THE WAY!
Both the
7th and
8th grade
McNabb
baseball
teams will
compete
in the
conference championship tonight, a first in McNabb
history. The action begins at 6:30 p.m. at Lykins Park in Winchester. The 7th grade team remains
undefeated for the season and conference. Come out and support the McNabb Indians!
SPORTMANSHIP AWARD
Congratulations to
Amanda Nornhold for
being selected as the
winner of the 10th
region United States
Tennis Association
(USTA)
Sportsmanship
Award.
MOCK TRIAL NATIONALS
Good luck to the Montgomery County High
School State Champion Mock Trial Team as it
competes in
the National
Mock Trial
Tournament
in Madison,
Wisconsin,
May 9 - 11!
CAMARGO CELEBRATES EARTH DAY
First Grade students at Camargo Elementary
School recently celebrated Earth Day. They
created recycled robots to show many of the
different ways that materials can be recycled.
PRIMARY ELECTION
DAY IS MAY 20TH!
RUN, LOGAN, RUN!
Students at Mt. Sterling Elementary School
have been completing
fitness tests in their
physical education
classes. Today, 4th
grader Logan Stafford
beat a nine-year
school record set by
Austin Crisp for
number of laps run.
Austin's record was 86
and Logan ran 90 laps!
He is pictured with PE
teacher, Trina Goodrich.
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MCIS SCIENCE FAIR
TENNIS PLAYERS ADVANCE TO STATE
The Montgomery County Intermediate School
held its first annual science fair on May 8th.
Girls: The Lady Indians finished as runners-up in
the 10th region with Caitlin Conyers, Sara Karaus
and Breanna Crump advancing to the State
Tournament in the singles (Conyers) and doubles
competition.
GOOD LUCK, TRACK TEAM
Good luck to the MCHS Track Team as it
competes in regional competition on May 10th
at Henry Clay.
Boys: The MCHS Boys’ Tennis Team won the
regional championship on May 6th. The team now
advances to May 10th sectional tournament play.
Additionally, Sam Hodgson advanced to singles
competition in the State Tournament, while Connor
Danis and Will Razor advanced to doubles
competition.
HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR
CHILDREN AND FAMLIES
More families are now eligible to receive health
care coverage under the Kentucky Children’s
Health Insurance Plan (KCHIP) and Medicaid
programs. Click this link to receive additional
information about coverage for your children
and family.
State competition for both groups is May 15th.