Announcements
We are in the home stretch of another successful school year. Listed below you will find important information about SBDM Parent Elections, Teacher Appreciation, important dates about finals and senior information.
SBDM Parent Elections
It is Site Base Decision Making parent election time. We have one parent whose term ends this June. The incoming parent will only have to serve one year. This parent will be expected to be at the monthly meetings and any special called meetings.
We would like to ask that Michelle Champion , secretary, be allowed to have to nomination forms. As well as take the nominations. Also, nominations need to be turned in by 2:00pm friday, May 4th. Chris Henson and I will will pick them up at that time. I will let you know friday afternoon who are the nominees. Then on May 10th we will hold the elections. The times to vote will be 7am-8:30 and again 2pm-4:15. Parent representatives will be there to over see the secret ballot. Chris Henson, the parent reps. and I will count the votes at 4:20. I will let you know by e-mail, who is the elected parent.
Thank you for your time.
SBDM Parent Memeber
Maryann Cain
Teacher Appreciation
Teacher Appreciation Brunch
Lone Oak High School
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Dear Parents,
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11 this year. You are invited to participate in Teacher Appreciation Day for LOHS to be celebrated on Tuesday, May 8. We will be preparing for 80 faculty and staff.
Please bring your goodies to be set up in the Teachers’ Workroom between 6:30 and 7:30 on May 8. The Teachers’ Workroom is located across from the cafeteria. The front doors should be unlocked by 6:30 that morning.
Please make every attempt to get your brunch items to school during this 6:30 – 7:30 time period so the faculty and staff can partake of the goodies before they start classes at 7:30.
Please email me at jane.williams@mccracken.kyschools.us to let me know what you would like to bring. The choices are:
- juice
- fruit tray/bowl and toothpicks
- pastries
- muffins
- quiche
- breakfast casserole
- or your favorite brunch item.
Paper tablecloths, coffee, coffee cups & stir sticks, sweetener/sugar, plates, napkins, cups, forks, and serving utensils will be provided by LOHS.
Your empty dishes may be picked up during school hours or have your son or daughter take them home.
Thank you for your help in making the faculty and staff at LOHS feel appreciated!
Sincerely,
Jane Williams
Parent of LOHS Student
Senior Important Dates
Prom
Saturday, May 5th 9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Senior Class Night
Monday, May 7th 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium
Senior Class Breakfast
Wednesday, May 16th
8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria
Senior Graduation Practice
Wednesday, May 16th
9:00 a.m. in the gymnasium
Senior Graduation Practice
Thursday, May 17th
9:00 a.m. Football Field
Job Shadowing
Friday, May 18th All Day
Job Shadowing
Monday, May 21st All Day
Senior Finals
Thursday, May 10th
Purple 1st and 3rd Block
Friday, May 11th
Gold 1st and 3rd Block
Monday, May 14th
Purple 2nd and 4th Block
Tuesday, May 15th
Gold 2nd and 4th Block
AP Test
Monday, May 7th
AM Chemistry/Enviornmental Science
PM Psychology
Tuesday, May 8th
AM Spanish
Wednesday, May 9th
AM Calculus
Thursday, May 10th
AM English Literature
Friday, May 11th
AM U.S. History PM European History
Monday, May 14th
AM Biology PM Physics
Tuesday, May 15th
PM French
Wednesday, May 16th
AM English Language
PM Statistics
Thursday, May 17th
AM World History
Freshmen-Junior Finals
Wednesday, May 16th
Purple Finals 1st and 2nd Block
Thursday, May 17th
Gold Finals 1st and 2nd Block
Friday, May 18th
Purple Finals 3rd and 4th Block
Monday, May 21st
Gold Finals 3rd and 4th Block
Summer School
Students interested in summer school should sign-up outside the main office.
Prom Tickets
Prom tickets are on sale for $25 per ticket and can be purchased during lunch now through Thursday, May 3rd.
Outside Prom Guest Form
If you are brining a date to prom that does not attend LOHS you need to pick up a permission form in the front office from Mrs. Shelby and return completed form by Thursday, May 3rd t the office.
Scheduling with WKCTC
There is a sign-up sheet outside Mrs. Watt's office for any senior who would like to meet with a representative from West Kentucky Community and Technical College to schedule their classes next year. A representative from WKCTC will be her on campus to make schedules.
Congratulations
Nik Anderson qualifed to take the US Junior Math Olympiad Exam. Only 500 students across the nation have been invited to take the prestigious exam
Alyssa Durbin on being selected to the Governor's Scholar Art Program
Joey Bender, Eileen Doan, Ashton Farmer on being selected to the Governor's Scholar Program
FBLA State Competition Results
Brittany Osborne, 1st Place Public Speaking II
Nicki Caturano, 1st Place Client Service
Liane Ikome, 2nd Place Personal Finance
Samantha Isbell, 2nd in state wide Poetry Out Loud Competition
Mrs. Stephanie Carter, All American Teacher of the Year by the National Math and Science Intitiative
Boy's Soccer
Any male student interested in playing for the boy's soccer team over the summer and next year needs to meet with Coach Hunter in the cafeteria at 2:10 p.m. on Friday, April 27th
Girl's Basketball
Open gym for girls basketball has been changed to Monday after school.
Lifeguard Training Course Information
You can pick up information in the front office or call 388-7999 ext. 302. The course will being Friday, April 27th at 4:00 p.m.
Did you know the past two years LOHS junior ACT scores have ranked the school 14th and 19th in the state of Kentucky? On Tuesday, March 6th our current juniors will be taking the state mandated ACT test. Junior parents please encourage your teenager to sign-up for the ACT prep session scheduled for Saturday, March 3rd and be in attendance the day of the ACT.
The Paducah Sun 2012 Readers’ Choice Award
Congratulations to all sports programs on LOHS being selected the Number 1 sports program for high schools in Western Kentucky.
District Basketball
Congratulations to the girl’s and boy’s advancing to the regional basketball tournament. The girl’s team will play on Monday, February 27th at 6:00 p.m. against Graves Co at the CFSB in Murray. The boy’s team will play on Wednesday, February 29th against Fulton City at 6:00 p.m. at the CFSB in Murray.
Regional Basketball Tickets
Tickets will go on sale Monday, February 27th at 7:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for the girl’s and boy’s game. The boy’s tickets will also be available on Tuesday and Wednesday until 3:00 p.m. each day.
ACT Prep Session
Juniors can sign-up for the Saturday, March 3rd ACT Prep Session in either their US History or English III classes.
FCCLA Regional Officers
Congratulations to Kayla Scheer and Kaitlyn Smith who received a Region 1 FCCLA Office for the 2012-2013 school year.
Poetry Out Loud Winners
Congratulations to Justin Anderson for winning the McCracken County Poetry Out Loud contest held at Maiden Alley Cinema on Thursday evening. He recited “Beautiful Wreckage” by W.D. Ehrhart. Also, congratulations to the following students who placed in the competition as well. Shelby Schaffer, 5th place, Samantha Isbell, 3rd place and Lesley Garrett, 2nd place.
Purchase Regional FFA
Congratulations to the following FFA students. Lauren Looney was named Regional FFA Treasurer. Erin McIntyre and Marianna Garrett received 1st place in their proficiency contests. Austin Neihoff, Lauren Looney and Elizabeth Skinner received 2nd place in their proficiency contests. Cody Bechtold received 2nd plae in the tobacco essay contest.
4-H Speech Contest
Congratulations to Sydney Chambers for her 1st place finish in the senior division of the 4-H speech contest. Her winning speech was “Tolerance of Difference.” Also placing 1st in the demonstration category are: Lesley Garrett with “How to Make and IMPRESSIVE cup of Coffee” and Jamison Parsons for “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” All three winners will represent Lone Oak High School by competing in the regional competition in March.
Regional Governor’s Cup Champions
The LOHS Academic team took 1st place overall at the Region 1 Governor’s Cup competition. The quick recall team took 1st place. Nick Anderson, 1st place in Math and 2nd place in science. Bobby Kaltenbach, 1st place in Social Studies and 2nd place in Literature, Ricky Grewelle tood 3rd place in science.
National Science Bowl
Congratulations to Ricky Grewelle, Nick Anderson, Rana Edem, Garrett Garneau and Perry Sharma for winning the Paducah Regional Science Bowl against teams all across Western Kentucky. The team will compete in Washington D.C on April 24th fore the National Championship.
Swimming State Qualifiers
The following students competed this weekend in the state swimming contest. Carson Price, 100 Backstroke and 100 Fly. Tyler Fell, 500 free. Milan Doan, Tyler Fell, Kelsey Stevens and Syndey Spalding, Women’s 200 Medley Relay. Milan Doan, Tyler Fell, Kelsey Stevens and Sydney Spalding, Women’s 400 Free Relay.
Senior Information
Be sure to check Mrs. Watts iWeb to get the latest information on scholarship opportunities. Several college scholarship deadlines are January 15th. You do not want to wait until the last minute to as for your letters of recommendation.
Biology Club Officers
President- Meagan Murray
Vice President-Chip Myers
Secretary-Sydney Spalding
Treasurer-Kaylynn Randolph
Reporter-Joey Bender
Swim Team
Lone Oak’s Swim Team made a great showing in the first meet of the year. On December 5th Paducah Tilghman Invitation was held at the PAC with nine high school teams participating.
Lone Oak’s combined team (girls & boys) finished 2nd Overall. Lone Oak swimmers placing first place were: Tyler Fell in 200 Free, Sydney Spalding in 200 IM, Milan Doan in 50 Free and 100 free, Kelsey Stevens in 500 Free
Kelsey Stevens placed 2nd in 100 Butterfly, Oliver Fell placed 3rd in 50 Free Fourth place finishes were Mercedes Hursh in 100 Breast, Sydney Spalding in 100 Free, Carson Price in 50 Free and Jake Ferguson placed 5th in 100 Breast.
Girls 200 IM and 400 Free Relays finished First place with Milan Doan, Sydney Spalding, Kelsey Stevens and Tyler Fell. Ellie Hack, Anna Hack , Mercedes Hursh and Oliver Fell finished 4th in the 200 Free Relay.
Governor’s Scholar Program
Governor’s Scholar Program information is now available to be picked up in Mrs. Watts’ office. If you are a junior in good academic standing you should take advantage of this program. Stop by today to see Mrs. Watts in the guidance office for more information.
Guidance Office Information
Contact Mrs. Watts at:
wendy.watts@mccracken.kyschools.us
Follow Mrs. Watts on Twitter at:
LOHSMrsWatts
“Like” Mrs. Watts on Facebook at:
LOHS Guidance and Counseling
Mrs. Watts’s iWeb for scholarships and other information:
http://lohsweb.mccracken.kyschools.us/~WWatts/WendyWatts/Home.html
Get KEES and other useful information at:
Contact Mr. Watwood for NCAA Clearinghouse information at:
Jeremy.watwood@mccracken.kyschools.us
Congratulations
Anna Hack runner-up in the first region girls golf tournament and her 17th place finish in the state tournament.
MAP Information
We have started a MAP informational page for parents on the district webpage. Please share this with all of your teachers and your parents. We will continue to add more information in the upcoming weeks.
http://www.mccrackencountyschools.net/map-resources-for-students-and-families.html
FCCLA
Any student interested in joining FCCLA should turn in money for dues and t-shirt by Friday, Oct. 14th. There will be a planning meeting for STAR Events & Power of One Competitions after school, Tuesday, Oct. 11th. See Ms. White for details.
Academic Team
Academic Team will practice on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-3:40 in Room 119.