Boone County High School Newsletter
October 17, 2021
Upcoming Events
October 18 -- End of First Quarter
October 20 -- Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Virtual Information Session Register here. 4:00 p.m.
October 20 -- Deadline to submit online AUP form
October 23 -- ACT
October 23 -- Get Into Good Trouble: An Education & Civil Rights Youth Summit 10:00 - 4:30
October 25 -- Virtual Session regarding Social Work & the Human Services Field 1:30 - 2:00
October 25 -- Report Cards will be sent home with students
October 26 -- Gateway Admissions Virtual Session 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Click here to join
October 27 -- Picture Retake Day 7:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
October 30 -- Berea's Virtual Academic Showcase Day
October 31 -- Deadline to submit completed application for the 2022 United States Senate Youth Program
October 31 -- Microsoft Cloud Skills Challenge ends
November 3 -- GSA Virtual Information Session: GSA Application Walk-Through. Register here. 5:00 p.m.
November 1 - 15 -- Microsoft Skills Challenge Testing Dates at Gateway
November 8 -- Gateway Admissions Virtual Session 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Click here to join
November 8 -- Deadline to register for December 11 ACT
November 8 - 22 -- GSA Virtual Information Session -- Meet your faculty -- Separate registration date for each discipline -- please visit this link to register
November 9 -- FAFSA assistance in the Boone County HS Library at 7:00 p.m.
November 15 -- Application for Governor's School for Entrepreneurs opens.
November 17 -- GSE Virtual Information Session. Register here. 4:00 p.m.
November 23 -- Gateway Admissions Virtual Session 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Click here to join
November 24 - 26 -- No School
December 1 -- GSE Virtual Information Session. Register here. 4:00 p.m.
December 15 -- GSE Virtual Information Session. Register here. 4:00 p.m.
Submit your student's online AUP form by October 20; Students who do not have an online AUP form submitted will not have internet access while at school
The following message was sent via Infinite Campus messenger on Friday, October 15:
Parents/Guardians, if you have not already done so, please complete and submit the Beginning of the Year forms for your student. Included in this is the AUP Agreement, which allows students to use district technology. Any student who does not have a completed form submitted by October 20th will lose internet access while at BCHS.
This is a district mandate. Boone County High School does not have control over this. Please make sure your student's AUP form is submitted via the Google Doc no later than October 20th.
Athletics -- Come Cheer on our Teams!
Monday, October 18 --
Volleyball vs Heritage High School at Cooper High School (Districts)
Tuesday, October 19 --
Volleyball vs Ryle High School at Cooper High School (Districts)
Saturday, October 23
Cross Country Regionals at Ryle High School
Berea Academic Showcase Day
- Meet our award winning professors in STEM, Performing Arts and Health.
- Explore our programs in these areas, including pre-professional pathways in Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Vet and Pre-Engineering.
- Hear from alumni and current students about their Berea experience.
- Take a virtual tour of our $72 million state-of-the-art STEM facility.
- Rack up points throughout the event to earn a chance at cool prizes.
Registration is required and participants can register at this link.
2022 UNITED STATES YOUTH SENATE PROGRAM -- JUNIORS & SENIORS
Please notify Mrs. Meyer by October 20 if you are interested in applying for this program. Part of the application is a test that must be completed in person at school.
Get into Good Trouble: An Education & Civil Rights Youth Summit
Register now for the first annual Education and Civil Rights Youth Summit hosted by the Education & Civil Rights Initiative in collaboration with the NAACP. · Civic Engagement & National Vote Early Day · Financial Literacy as a Civil Right · Economic Empowerment · How to be an Ally · Radical Self Care · Knowledge as Power Youth who attend the summit will have a chance to win a set of raffle prizes, receive a certificate of completion to add to their resume, and the first 100 youth to register will be gifted a FREE NAACP membership. Youth must attend at least 50% of the Summit to be eligible for the above incentives. We believe that financial literacy is a civil right, as do our friends at WesBanco. Due to the generous sponsorship of WesBanco, registration for this year’s youth summit is provided free of charge.
The goal of the summit is to rise to the call of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis to get into “good trouble” and to examine how Civil Rights issues impact today's young people across the nation.
Designed for youth ages 14 through 24, as well as adult allies, this one-day virtual summit will offer a series of prominent keynote speakers as well as engaging, youth-led workshops featuring the following topics:
ZOOM PRESENTATION ON SOCIAL WORK & HUMAN SERVICES FIELD
The North Central Area Health Education Center wants to invite you and your students to attend a 30-minute ZOOM presentation on Social Work and Human Services field.
Live Guest speaker will be Dr. Meredith Ramler, , EdD, LISW, MS Human Services Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor at Gateway Community and Technical College.
When: Monday October 25, 2021, 1:30-2:00pm
Where: via Zoom
Students will:
- Learn about working in Human Services as a career choice
- Be able to ask our guest speaker questions
- Gain an understanding of knowledge and skills to qualify for entry-level positions in agencies that provide social, educational, advocacy, and mental health services.
MICROSOFT CLOUD SKILLS CHALLENGE
Gateway has partnered with Microsoft to offer free training in some certification areas. Below is information about the Cloud Challenge that high school students can take advantage of. This is all completely free. Interested persons should click on the link below to join the Cloud challenge going on through the month of October.
Cloud Challenge Gateway Website Link
Interested in taking your tech skills to the cloud? Join the Cloud Skills Challenge - compete against your peers & showcase your skills with a free, industry-recognized certification from Microsoft.
The Microsoft Cloud Skills Challenge is a 30-day accelerated learning environment that puts you against peers in a race for knowledge and leaderboard superiority. Gateway’s challenge runs Oct. 1 - 31.
- Learning challenge
- ·Defined learning paths
- ·Self-guided training
- ·Custom gamification
- Cram sessions to help prepare students for certification.
Choose which challenge - or challenges - you would like to compete and complete. All free! A $99 per test value. Build your employability skills and prepare for the exam to earn your Microsoft Fundamentals certification!
NCAA TIMELINE
Seniors
Cap & Gown Ordering
Students who did not submit an order to Graduate Services last week can still submit an order using this link.
College Information
- Case Western Reserve University Early Action Deadline is November 1
- Northern Kentucky University will waive the application fee until December 15, 2021 when they use the NKU application. If an applicant uses the Common Application, enter NKUFREE to have the fee waived.
College Open Houses
Colleges have opened their campuses for visits. It's never too early to start visiting colleges. The following colleges currently have Open Houses and Visit Days scheduled:
Big Blue Open Houses -- Un. of Kentucky
Rice University Information Session
University of Cincinnati Open House Days
University of Dayton Explore Engineering Event November 13; Registration Required
University of Louisville schedule a visit days
University of Louisville Public Health Preview Day November 6; Registration Required
Western Kentucky University visits
College Visits (in-person)
Seniors must be registered prior to attending visits in the Learning Lab. Students can register at this link.
Oct. 19th at 9:30 – Mount St. Joseph University in the Learning Lab
Oct. 19th at 1:00 p.m. -- University of Kentucky in the Learning Lab
Oct. 20th at 1:00 p.m. -- Thomas More University in the Learning Lab
Oct. 27th at 1:00 p.m. -- Transylvania University
Nov 1st at 10:00 a.m. -- Western Kentucky University in the Learning Lab
Nov. 3rd -- Brescia University commons during lunch
Nov. 10th at 8:00 a.m. -- Northern Kentucky University in the Learning Lab
FAFSA
Bob McDermott from KHEAA will be here November 9 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to assist families with the FAFSA.
Scholarship Pages
Visit this link to view what scholarships are available. This list is not exhaustible. Additional sites that have scholarships include GoingMerry.com, CollegeBoard.org, Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation and Scholarships.com to name a few.
Senior Portraits
Seniors must have their senior photos taken at Executive Studios to be included in the yearbook and slide show at graduation. Students are not required to purchase photos however, there is a small sitting fee. Deadline for the session is December 15.
To schedule an appointment, please call 513-241-4959
Summer 2022 Programs
Healthy Monday -- Sleep Well
A proper night’s sleep allows the body and mind to recharge, helping provide energy and clarity for the day ahead. Not getting the recommended amount of sleep can result in higher levels of stress and a greater risk of burnout. Given its importance, everyone should know the methods and practices necessary for a restful night’s sleep.
The DeStress Monday Sleep Well Package is a 9-week series designed to show users different methods to improve the quality of sleep with different expert-recommended relaxation and stress-relief techniques. This Monday, make better sleep part of your new health routine.
The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep
Getting the proper amount of sleep can dramatically improve your physical health and mental wellbeing. This Monday, learn about how quality sleep can benefit your cognitive functions, physical health, energy levels, and mood.
Trouble Sleeping? Use These Proven Methods to Wake Up Feeling Rejuvenated
Lack of sleep can lead to burnout and can trigger or exacerbate a number of physical and mental health issues. Use a nighttime sleep ritual to wake up energized and refreshed.
This Monday, Rejuvenate with Better Sleep
Rejuvenate this Monday with fresh techniques and strategies to get better, deeper sleep.
On Monday, Try Deep Belly Breathing to Sleep Well
Not getting enough sleep? Instead of getting grumpy, try some deep belly breathing exercises this Monday to relax and get some rest tonight.
Don’t let your smartphone stress you out; use Destress Monday as a day to disconnect and rethink the role your wearable technology plays in your life.
Take a Technology Break: Unplug to Unwind This Monday
Taking a technology break will recharge your brain and get rid of a lot of mental clutter. You don’t need to switch to a completely off-the-grid lifestyle, but you do owe it to yourself to unplug and give your brain a rest.
Reading Fiction for Stress Relief
Research has shown that reading fiction is more effective at reducing stress than listening to music, sipping tea, and taking a walk. Start reading a new book on Monday and you’ll have a whole new world to hang out in all week!
Beat Stress with Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation is a method used for stress reduction that asks you to focus on specific muscle groups, tense them up, and then relax them. If you’re stressed this Monday, tense up – and then let go!
Exercise Your Way to a Restful Night’s Sleep
Moderate aerobic exercise increases the amount of slow wave sleep (also referred to as deep sleep) you get each night.
Boone County High School
Website: https://www.boone.k12.ky.us/1/Home
Location: 7056 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY, USA
Phone: 859-282-5655
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