KHS Spark Volume 2 - Polk County School District

Week of April 6 — April 10, 2015
KHS SPARK
1100 Red Devil Way, Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: (863) 499-2655 Fax: (863) 499-2726
CFAA Phone: (863) 413-3620 Fax: (863) 647-4764
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Getting A-head with Adding & Subtracting
Students in Ceramics II and III are sculpting life size bust and learning about additive and subtractive processes in creating sculpture. (Pictures provided by Mr. Dragon)
Soraida Partida
Lacey Roberts
Ventrell Miller
Krystal Perez
Emily Anderson
KHS Drum Line
with Florida Agricultural Commissioner Adam Putnam at Kathleen
Historical Society Heritage Day.
Drum line performed at Kathleen
Historical Society Heritage Day at
11:00 a.m. (Picture provided by Lisa Belvin)
Inside This Issue
Mark Guilbeault, Nick McCaslin, Tommy Yingling,
Riley May, Nellie Afanador, Vincent Whitaker,
Ronnie Warrick, Izzy Pinto, Mr. Putnam, Ms. Eich
Chess Challenge Champions!
“On Saturday, March 21, Stephen
Brown and Stefan Potts were awesome at the Chess Tournament,”
said Mr. Bakker. Stephen received
top player for Grade 11 as well as
Stephen
a top 5 finish in the Senior Championship qualifying section. Stefan Potts received
2nd place among the Senior Division Tournament.
Congratulations—-we are so very proud of you!
Stephen Brown
Stefan Potts
Principal, Ernest Joe, Jr.
Assistant Principal of Curriculum, Chuck Thacker
Assistant Principal of Curriculum, (CFAA), Keith Smith
Assistant Principal of Administration, Tony Williams
Assistant Principal of Administration, Mario Jenkins
Ceramics 2 & 3/Mr. Dragon Classes
1
KHS Drumline-Heritage Day
1
Chess Challenge Champions
1
Training with Mr. Bartuska
2
Band at Heritage Day
FCA Fundraiser-Smoothie King
April-Poetry Month Activities
2
2
2
Devils Angels Dance Team-Apr Mtg
2
Senior Spotlight-Conor Belvin
3
Literary Magazine
Students Writing Center
Trident Yearbook/Sr. Panoramic
3
3
3
Graduation Announcements Avail
3
Important Upcoming Dates
3
KHS Athletic Schedule of the Week
4
Tutoring Schedule
Join Polk County Reading Council
4
4
ACT/SAT Remaining Dates
Lunch Menu/Word of the Week
KHS Marching Band Fundraisers
Spend Tuesdays & Thursdays-FCA
4
5
5
5
Grad Bash-April 25
5
ALG EOC & FCAT Retakes
5
KHS Mission: Cultivating a Legacy of Lifelong Learners
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Band at Kathleen Historical
Society Heritage Day
Training Upstream
Mr. Bartuska was invited to visit the US Coast
Guard Academy in Groton, Connecticut, along
with 45 other educators from around the country.
Attendees toured the campus, met with staff and
students, learned how the Academy educates cadets emphasizing academics, physical wellbeing, character development, and leadership.
Mr. Bartuska
learned how
his students
could take
advantage of
the opportunities available at the
Coast Guard
Mr. Bartuska & Lieutenant Connie
Academy.
L to R: Conor Belvin, Sarah Pomella, Austin Hill
Manning the booth at Kathleen Historical Society Heritage
Day, selling Kathleen sunglasses, Kathleen cowbells, and
accepting donations to new uniforms
Get out the WORD
Plummer
April is National Poetry Month
We are sponsoring three activities:
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Activity #1-Poetry
Contest Please encourage your
students to submit their poem
and place on the Poet Tree located in the main media center.
Our Media Committee will review the entries and we will
award prizes for 1st-3rd place.
Teachers of the winning students will also be recognized.
FCA Fundraisers
FCA is selling Tropical Smoothie Café
coupon books for $10.00 to help raise
funds for final club activities for the
school year. The Coupon Books have
over $35.00 in savings on tasty and
healthy tropical smoothie drinks and
foods. Please see Coach Troutman or a
FCA student for your coupon book. Get
them while supplies last.
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Activity #2-Put a Poem in Your Pocket Day on
April 30. Students will be encouraged to grab a poem
from the Media Center Display and place it in their pocket
to read to others during the day. Students may also write
own poems.
Activity #3-My Selfie Poem Students can take Selfies
and type out a poem about themselves. We want all selfies
to be posted in the library (See designated area)
Girls—Join the Devil’s Angels Dance Team
Join us for a meeting on April 7 at 2:15 for all
girls interested in the Angels Dance Team.
Tryouts will be held May 4—May 9. Please
stop by Q Wing/Building 16, Room 011 to
pick up a tryout packet. Questions, see Ms.
Rue.
Senior
Spotlight
Literary Magazine
Be a part of our new Literary Magazine at Kathleen High School. Mrs. Lavery is accepting
black and white artwork, photos, poetry, short stories and other submissions of literary
merit. We are currently gauging interest, so
initial submissions should be made by April
20th Electronic submissions can be sent to
amanda.lavery@polk-fl.net and hard copy
submissions can be dropped off in Q-41.
CFAA submissions can contact Mrs. Sasser for directions on how to submit their work.
Students—Writing Center Open on Wednesdays
Conor Belvin
Conor Belvin was
accepted to the
University of South
Florida and Florida
Gulf Coast University
Great Job!
Students—-Visit Room 40-123 (9th Grade
Building) for assistance in Writing. All students can come in and receive help on papers
for classes, junior and senior thesis, FSA writing, etc. Any questions, see Mrs. Desandolo;
jenna.desandolo@polk-fl.net.. The Writing Center will be open every
Wednesday from 2:00—3:00, except for early release days.
http://schools.polk-fl.net/khs
Trident Yearbook
March 30-April 3
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Attention Seniors
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4/14—Report Cards
Need
Graduation
Announcements?
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5/12—Hall of Fame/Top
20 Awards @ 6:30
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5/19—Underclassmen
Awards @ 6:00
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5/25—Memorial Day
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5/28—Senior Awards @
6:00 in Auditorium
Limited number available
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Contact Mrs. Futch or
Mrs. McLeish
5/31—Baccalaureate @
4:00/Victory Baptist
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6/1—Graduation @ 8:00
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6/4—Last Day of School
Official Senior Graduation Announcements are available
for purchase for
$2.00 each (includes tax)
robin.futch@polk-fl.net
or
elaine.mcleish@polk-fl.net
Yearbooks are complete and are being printed.
First come-first served. Price=$85.00.
www.yearbookordercenter.com
order #1134
Questions/Please contact
amanda.lavery@polk-fl.net.
A VERY limited number of senior
panoramics are available.
Price: $16
Cash Only Please.
First Come, First Served.
See Mrs. Lavery
for more details
athleen
Monday
April 6
Boys JV Baseball vs. Bartow @ 7:00 (Home)
Girls Softball vs. McKeel @ 5:00 (Varsity) (Away)
Tuesday
April 7
Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Lakeland @ 7:00 (Henley)
Wednesday
April 8
Open
Thursday
April 9
Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Ridge @ 7:00 (Away)
Girls Softball vs. All Saints @ 6:30 (Varsity) (ASA)
Friday
April 10
Boys Varsity Baseball vs. McKeel @ 4:30 (Away)
Girls Softball vs. Santa Fe @ 5:00 (Varsity) (Home)
Tutoring Schedule
Mondays & Wednesdays 2:05—3:05 p.m.
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays (Mr. Haynes Only)
Reading/FCAT
Math
Science
Mr. Haynes
Ms. Mahmood
Ms. Gibson
31-127
03-002
14-034
Alg. 2
FCAT &
Earth, Bio &
Pre-Calculus
ACT Prep
Environmental
Statistics
Mrs. McKinney
Mrs. Gardner
Mrs. Johnson
31-107
16-004
14-014
Alg. 1/Geometry/
Reading
Physical, Chemical
Liberal Arts
Mrs. O’Sullivan
13-006
Reading &
Writing
(Grades 9-10)
Join the Polk County Reading Council
To promote quality literacy instruction
 To advocate lifelong reading
 To provide networking and collegiality
 To develop and implement literacy projects to benefit the
community
Join while the membership dues are only $10.00. Fee will increase to $15.00
during the 2015-16 school year.
http://www.polkcountyreadingcouncil.org/
President: Cathy Powers
ACT & SAT Testing Schedule - Remaining Dates for 2015
ACT (American College Test)
http://www.ACTStudent.org
ACT Test Date
Registration Deadline
April 18, 2015*
March 13, 2015
June 13, 2015*
May 8, 2015
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
http://www.SAT.CollegeBoard.org
SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
May 2, 2015
April 6, 2015
June 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
Kathleen Senior will not be a test center for 4/18 & 6/13.
School Code: 100-830 Test Center Code: 235570
School Code: 100-830 Test Center Code: 10374
Lunch Menu
Word of Week: Perspective
KHS Marching Band Fundraisers
Monday — April 6, 2015
Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Broccoli, Veggie Combo, Fruit or Chef Salad or Turkey &
Cheese Sub/Flatbread, Fresh Fruit, Veggie Combo
Tuesday — April 7, 2015
Crunch Beef Taco, Pinto Beans, Fresh Fruit or
Harvest Chicken Salad or Ham & Cheese Sub or
Greek Chicken Wrap or Peanut Butter Snack Box,
Romaine & Tomato, Bean Salad, Fresh Fruit, Fruit
Juice
Wednesday — April 8, 2015
Pulled Pork Sandwich, Cole Slaw, Fresh Fruit or
Asian Chicken Salad or Italian Pizza Sub/Flatbread
or Hummus Snack Box, Crisp Corn Salad, Spiced
Fruit, Fresh Fruit Variety
Thursday — April 9, 2015
Lasagna, Breadstick, Cauliflower, Fresh Fruit or
Chicken Caesar Salad or Turkey & Cheese Sub or
Chicken Caesar Wrap or Yogurt Snack Box,
Veggie Combo, Fresh Fruit, Juice
Sonny’s BBQ 3611 US Hwy 98
North Lakeland, FL 33809
KATHLEEN SR
MARCHING
RED DEVIL BAND
Benefiting:
KHS Red Devil Band
April 18, &
May 16, 2015
5:00—8:00 pm
Dine-In or Drive-Through
Both N. & S. Locations
April 16, & May 14, 2015 (Until
Closing)
*Mention this organization at
the register or in the drivethru for Band to receive 20%
of the value of your purchase.
Bring your family and friends
for a Delicious BBQ Dinner
S. Florida Ave.
4625 S. Florida Avenue
15%-25% of your bill will be
Donated to KHS BAND
For NEEDED NEW UNIFORMS
(Please present this coupon
when you pay)
N. Lakeland
4132 US Highway 98 N
Friday — April 10, 2015
Boneless Chicken Wings, Blueberry Muffin, Veggie
Combo, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh Fruit or Buffalo
Chicken Salad or Ham & Cheese Sub/Flatbread,
Romaine & Tomato, Veggie Combo, Sidekicks
Frozen Juice, Fresh Fruit
Spend Tuesday and Thursday
with FCA
FCA weekly huddle meetings Thursday mornings 6:25
am in the Choice Room. Tuesday FCA host Open
Gym at 6:25 am, All students are welcome to
come enjoy music, basketball, fellowship, and prayer. Only students with
athletic shoes are allowed
to play basketball.
FCAT Retakes
will continue
after Spring Break
during week of April 6
Algebra 1 EOC Retakes begin
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Grad Bash
April 25, 2015
Cost: $ 100.00
(Please—no $50, $100 dollar bills, or checks)
All obligations must be paid.
For more information see Ms. Lewis in the
9th Grade office or call
863 413-3506