05.11.18 It makes a big difference in your life when you stay positive. - Ellen DeGeneres Dear AHS Parents, Isn t that a great picture? I love this one because I find it to be a glimpse of what Anderson High School is going to look like when the renovation project reaches completion. For all the difficulties we ve experienced and hiccups along the way, things are definitely moving along and it is only going to get BETTER! I need to remind myself of this every day because it s the absolute truth! That said, we re definitely gearing up for another INTENSE summer filled with construction. In the same way the Science and Career wings were completely demolished and rebuilt, the English, Math, World Language, and Social Studies halls will look similar this summer - exposed, ugly, and barren. But over time, new walls will be erected, new windows installed, and the academic portion of the building will be filled with fresh paint, new lighting, and air conditioning, among other things. We have 13 school days remaining in the 2017-2018 school year. There s work yet to be done, but I think all of us are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel! Have a GREAT weekend! Rob MOMENTS OF THE WEEK:
Probably one of the most EXCITING pictures came yesterday in some of the newly renovated areas of the building in which the A/C was operational for the first time!! 87 degrees outside, 69 degrees inside!!
Mrs. Henning s CP English 11 class was focused and reading on Monday. As she put it,...when you give them time to read, they READ!!
On Monday night, our PTO recognized a number of AMAZING educators at their end of the year celebration!! I walked around on Tuesday just snapping a few pictures of the MANY examples of students working hard and doing GREAT work!!
Miss Myers was SURPRISED when her students threw her a surprise bridal shower on Wednesday!!
On Thursday, we welcomed the US Army to AHS and they brought a trailer filled with activities designed to raise awareness of the harmful effects of impaired and distracted driving. It was a great opportunity for our students! UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS: 5/11 - Deadline to order YEARBOOKS. buytheyearbook.com/andersonhs 5/12 - Forest Hills 5K - Click HERE for more information about how to register!! 5/19 - Junior/Senior Prom at Paul Brown Stadium, Click on the following link for more information: Prom/After-Prom Information o IMPORTANT NOTE: At the time of ticket sales, seniors who are failing courses required for graduation will NOT be permitted to attend Prom or After-Prom. 5/20 - After-Prom at AHS! 5/21 - ACT Blitz (see below for information) 5/22 - Senior Mom s Breakfast - Sign up below! 5/24 - Senior Activities Day (Senior Breakfast, Graduation Rehearsal, & Memory Lane Walk) 5/27 - Senior Graduation, 11:00 am at NKU s BB&T Arena!! 5/29-5/31 - Final Exams 5/31 - Last Day of School! 6/7 - College Essay Workshop, 9:00-1:00 at Nagel (see below for more information) CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: A great view of WORK happening this morning! The left is the new multipurpose facility. The right is the new elevator shaft. Soon, a bridge will be constructed connecting the two buildings. How COOL will this entrance be for our Fall Athletics Season!!
The north side of the new multipurpose facility is beginning to get insulated before the exterior covering begins. It s going to be AMAZING!! AP EXAM INFORMATION: Week 2 of AP Exams begin next week for all students registered to take them. Click Here for the Schedule of AP Tests. Students should report on time for school and report to class after their test(s) is/are dismissed. Please note that some tests will run past the end of the normal school day. Students and parents should make plans accordingly. Students should report early, as announced, for their AP test to their designated testing location to be seated and complete pre-administration information Water and snacks are permitted during testing breaks If an AP test is scheduled during a student's normal lunch period, they should attend a different lunch on that day- communicate this to any necessary teachers Students must bring sharpened number 2 pencils and a blue or black pen to each test Please view Anderson in the Know for specific information- i.e. calculator policies, testing day Do's and Don'ts, etc. ACT BLITZ INFORMATION: (for current Juniors only) Students interested in preparation for the ACT are welcome to sign up for this day-long event hosted at Anderson High School and facilitated by Torch Prep. Click on the following link for more information: ACT Blitz Registration SENIOR INFORMATION: ATTENTION PARENTS OF SENIORS - Please click on the following link for commencement information: Parent's Guide to Graduation Click here for IMPORTANT SENIOR DATES: Important Senior Dates Other Information: o Order YARD SIGNS!!. Senior Yard Signs Order Form o Register for Senior Mom s Breakfast. Senior Moms Breakfast Registration Link o 5/18 - Deadline to request graduation announcements at NKU BB&T Arena; click on following link for info: NKU Graduation Announcements
o 5/24 - Seniors will receive their time capsules created at Nagel at the Senior Breakfast on Thursday, May 24th. If your son or daughter did not attend Nagel or you know a time capsule was not created for your child, we invite you to write a special note, include some pictures and/or other special items from that time period, place in an envelope, and contact Debbie Sangermano at 513-474-2603 or dsangermano@yahoo.com no later than Tuesday, May 22nd. We would love to include these special time capsules. Thank you very much! PROM & AFTER-PROM: Prom and After Prom are coming up fast (May 19th & 20th) and it takes an army to pull this off! Check out the PTO needs to find a way that you might be able to help this event that is designed to keep our students safe. Parents from all grades are invited to help! DETAILS ABOUT PROM: o Prom Information for Parents & Students VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: o Donate to After Prom o Click here to Volunteer at After Prom o Click Here to Help Tear Down o Click Here to Donate Food o o Volunteer to Chaperone Prom Students interested in gaining volunteer hours for After-Prom setup on 5/17 and 5/18 should log in to his/her www.innerview.org account to view details and sign up! MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT: One way we serve our students with mental health needs is with a full-time school-based therapist. Alison Price from Child Focus sees students here at school all day every day. If you're interested in school-based therapy for your child contact your child's counselor and he or she will generate a referral. COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING: (for current Juniors only) The Forest Hills Foundation for Education's college essay writing workshop is on Thursday, June 7th from 9am to 1pm at Nagel. Space is limited to 75 students and so far we have 25 students signed up. The cost for the 4 hour workshop is $20 and is open to all current juniors. Please click on the following link to register: FHFE College Essay Registration STUDENT DRESS CODE REMINDER: As the temperatures continue to increase it never hurts to revisit the expected dress code of our students, especially in regards to shirts and shorts. This can be found in our online student handbook. BAND EXTRAVAGANZA FUNDRAISER: Don t miss out on helping the AHS Band raise money on May 14 th from 5:00-7:30 pm. This event will include the 5th & 6th grade elementary school students as well as yourahs Band & Color Guard. Check out the PrideofAHS.com website for full details. Also check out the sign up genius to donate or volunteer. https://m.signupgenius.com/#1showsignup/30e0d4baaa923ab9-ahsband1 #INNOVATECINCY OPPORTUNITY:
On August 1 and 2, students in grades 7-12 will join together with local teachers to solve business challenges during #InnovateCincy. Businesses will present a real, current challenge and #InnovateCincy participants will suggest feasible solutions through collaboration, research and ingenuity! In the past, several solutions proposed by students were implemented by sponsoring businesses! Join us for the fun.and also enhance your college application, develop real-world skills, and, most importantly, add your own unique perspective! Register and learn more at http://innovatecincy.com/2107-innovatecincy-event/. INFORMATION ABOUT GREAT OAKS SUMMER CAMP: Great Oaks is offering one-week summer camps for students who will enter the 9th or 10th grade in Fall, 2018. Forest Hills will provide transportation for these camps to students who register for the following sessions: June 4-8 at Diamond Oaks June 4-8 at Scarlet Oaks June 11-15 at Live Oaks. Students riding the bus will meet at Nagel Middle School each morning. Please go to https://www.greatoaks.com/camp/ to register for camp. If you plan to use the busing option, please email jenniferschaeffer@foresthills.edu with the dates and location of the camp you will be attending. TESTING INFORMATION: Questions? Contact Kyle Fender (kylefender@foresthills.edu) National (ACT/SAT) Testing: o General Information: It s never too early to start looking into test preparation opportunities, accommodations request information, and registration deadlines for either the ACT or SAT. See this link for more information and resources to help get your ready for the ACT: ACT Information for Examinees. Please click on the following link for other general information: ACT/SAT Information. o Test Prep Opportunities: TorchPrep is offering a 5 week "ACT Boot Camp" please see this link for more information. TorchPrep ACT Book Camp Flyer. If you have any questions, please contact info@torchprep.com. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR TEXTBOOKS: All textbooks are the property of the Forest Hills Board of Education. Textbooks are loaned to students for their use during the school year, and become the personal responsibility of each student. Students will be held accountable for textbooks and are required to return them at the end of the course. Fees will be assessed for loss or damage to textbooks. These range from rebind costs to book replacement charges. Replacement costs typically run between $50 to over $100. Students must return all textbooks to the Media Center between 7:10 am - 2:30 Monday- Friday until Thursday, May 31. Please do not leave books in the Media Center until they have been checked in. Your book will be scanned, your name will be verified, and you will place the book on the correct shelf in Textbook Room. Any books not returned to the Media Center by Thursday, May 31 will result in a fee. SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Summer is right around the corner! Forest Hills School District summer school information is now available on the FHSD website! Learn more and register
INFORMATION FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR: CALENDARS: o Find academic calendars for 2018-19 and 2019-20 online now! Parents may notice the 2019-20 calendar reverts back to an academic calendar similar to what FHSD followed prior to construction projects. For the past two years, FHSD academic calendars incorporated longer summers to provide additional time for construction, to prepare classrooms for students after construction, and to better ensure a smooth start to the school year. Construction is anticipated to be complete by summer 2019, so longer summers are no longer needed for construction purposes. In addition, all FHSD schools will now be air conditioned, which allows for a comfortable start date earlier in the summer. Finally, starting school in August is more consistent with the start dates of other area school districts, thus providing a more equal playing field for optimization of instructional time at the beginning of the year. NEW START TIMES: o During its regular April 23 public meeting, the Forest Hills Board of Education unanimously approved an administrative recommendation to change school start times to better support student learning and wellness. Learn more VACCINATIONS: o Incoming 7th and 12th graders are required to have documentation on file in the health office of having received the following vaccines: 7th grade: 1 Tdap AND 1 meningitis vaccine 12th grade: 2 meningitis vaccines (or 1 if the first one was received after their 16th birthday. o Please provide documentation from your physician's office or clinic to the school health office as soon as possible. For more information please see the link below: https://www.foresthills.edu/content/documents/immunization-faq-rev-3-12-18.pdf