WARREN EAST HIGH SCHOOL RAIDER RECORD

November 11 15 WARREN EAST HIGH SCHOOL RAIDER RECORD B u i l d i n g L e a d e r s w i t h R a i d e r P. R. I. D. E. P o s i t i v e A t t i t u d e R e s p e c t I n t e g r i t y D e d i c a t i o n E x c e l l e n c e T h e m i s s i o n o f W a r r e n E a s t H i g h S c h o o l i s t o c r e a t e a s a f e a n d o r d e r l y l e a r n i n g e n v i r o n m e n t a n d p r o v i d e s t u d e n t s w i t h a b a l a n c e o f k n o w l e d g e, s k i l l s, a n d e x p e r i e n c e s t h a t w i l l e n a b l e t h e m t o r e a c h t h e i r m a x i m u m p o t e n t i a l a n d b e c o m e e t h i c a l, r e s p o n s i b l e, a n d p r o d u c t i v e c i t i z e n s. 6 8 6 7 L o u i s v i l l e R o a d B o w l i n g G r e e n, K Y 4 2 1 0 1 ( 2 7 0 ) 7 8 1-1 2 7 7 N i c o l e C l a r k, P r i n c i p a l Weekly Happenings Monday, November 11: College App Week SKYCTC 10:00 am Campbellsville University 10:00 am Tuesday, November 12: College App Week University of Kentucky 9:00-11:30 am Bowling at Barren Co. 4:00 pm Wednesday, November13: College App Week Murray State 9:00 am Western Kentucky University 9:00 am Brescia 10:00 am Thursday, November14: Bowling vs. Warren Central 4:00 pm Friday, November 15: College App Week University of Louisville 9:00 am Football at Owensboro HS 7:30 pm ($5.00 admission) Saturday, November 16 Cross Country - Boys Regionals Raider Record Warren East High School 1

Athletic Spotlight AARON OSBORNE Aaron is a cross country runner for Warren East. At regionals, he placed 2 nd out of close to 200 runners. He helped push his team to win regionals. The last time WEHS won regionals was in 2006. His personal best in the 5K run is 16:26. Aaron said his favorite place to race is Kentucky Horse Park, which is located in Lexington. Good luck WEHS cross country at State! Athletic Spotlight RAYMOND GREEN Raymond plays football for Warren East this year as Wide Receiver and Safety. He has been playing football since he was in 4 th grade. His favorite experience playing at Warren East is when he caught his second interception of the year against Breckinridge County and he returned it for 80 yards. His goal for after high school is to go to college, preferably at Alabama. Good luck WEHS football against Owensboro High School! Raider Record Warren East High School 2

Teacher Spotlight MR. GHEE Mr. Ghee was hired over the summer to teach math at WEHS, his alma mater. His favorite hobby is slaying Dragons. An interesting fact about Mr. Ghee is that he was created in a lab in Minnesota. He attended college in the streets of Western Kentucky University. His favorite part about teaching at East is the breakfast. Educator Spotlight MRS. SPARKS For the past two years, Mrs. Sparks has made herself an invaluable asset to WEHS. She currently is working in the guidance office helping students with transcripts, driver licenses, and transfers. Her favorite hobby is hanging out at the ball park with her children. And interesting fact about her is that she graduated from and played softball and basketball for Warren East. She went to college at Western Kentucky University. Her favorite part about Warren East is the Raider Spirit! Raider Record Warren East High School 3

Guidance News Warren East Guidance Office Website Please visit the WEHS Guidance Office website. There you will find a variety of helpful information and links. Also, be sure to click on and read each week s edition of the Raider Record for scholarship and college visit information. Warren East High School Guidance Counselors Edwina.strickler@warren.kyschools.us Sophomores & Seniors Angie.anderson@warren.kyschools.us Freshman & Juniors No Pass/No Drive Law Kentucky law states that any 16 or 17 year old student s permit or drivers license will be suspended for approximately 6 months if ANY of the following occurs: Student has more than 8 absences (this includes out of schools suspension) within a semester (not year) Student has not passed at least 5 or 7 classes that the student is enrolled in per semester (not year) Student drops out of school Parent access to Infinite Campus Parents will need three items in order to access the student portal. They are the student ID number, student date of birth, and the Infinite Campus website. Log on at https://infinitecampus.warren.kyschools.us/campus/portal/warren.jsp of User name will be the 10 digit student ID# Password is the student s first initial of their first name and first initial of their last name and your Date Birth in MMDDYY format. Example ac080691 If you try to access your account more than three times using incorrect student information, you will be locked out of the IC system. You must email the following address to have your password reset. It may take up to 72 hours to process this request. The email address is: passwordic@warren.kyschools.us. PSAT/NMSQT The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading, math and writing skills developed over many years, both in and out of school. You will not have to recall facts from literature, history, or science, or complete math formulas, as this test measures your reasoning and critical thinking skills. High scoring students qualify for National Merit Scholarship opportunities. Test Date was Wednesday, October 16 at Warren East High School. Test scores should hopefully come before Christmas. A list of high frequency PSAT words to study can be found at http://www.cabrinihigh.com/academics/psatwords. Raider Record Warren East High School 4

Guidance News ACT The ACT is a standardized test that measures high school achievement and is used for college admission and scholarships. Cost: $36.50 (Fee waivers are available for students on free/reduced lunch. A total of two fee waivers may be used while in high school.) All juniors will take the ACT free of charge at Warren East High School on March 4, 2014. Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) September 21, 2013 August 23, 2013 August 24 September 6, 2013 October 26, 2013 September 27, 2013 September 28 October 11, 2013 December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 November 9 22, 2013 February 8, 2014* January 10, 2014 January 11 24, 2014 April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 8 21, 2014 June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 10 23, 2014 Kentucky Governor s Scholars Program Applications for the 2014 Kentucky Governor s Scholars Program require that you have either an ACT score or a PSAT score. It is recommended that you take the October 18 th PSAT and the October 26 th ACT if you intend to apply for the Kentucky Governor s Scholars Program. Visit http:// gsp.ky.gov for information and 2014 applications. Completed applications will be due to Ms. Anderson when we return from Christmas Break. Remind 101 GET GUIDANCE NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TEXT MESSAGE. Receive scholarship information, reminders on ACT deadlines, when Jostens will be visiting as well as other Guidance Office Information! Depending on your grade level, see the information below to register: Seniors - Send a text message to (270) 451-2443 with the message: @9d920 Juniors Send a text message to (704)869-2793 with the message @whesc Freshmen Send a text message to (704) 869-2793 with the message @wehscl This will put you on a list to receive reminders from us! Parents are encouraged to sign up too. This is FREE! Raider Record Warren East High School 5

Guidance News College Lunchroom Visits & Preview Nights Lunchroom Visits Several colleges, universities and other organizations will be visiting throughout the year during our lunch time. If interested in that organization or college, this is a perfect time to grab some information and ask them questions. Brescia University - October 21 st SKYCTC (Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College) October 22 nd Bellarmine University - October 28 th Transylvania University - October 31 st Murray State University November 20 th College Preview Nights Some colleges & universities have preview nights within the Bowling Green area. These allow parents and potential students to get updated information on scholarships, admissions, housing and campus life. Tuesday, October 22 nd - Western Kentucky University will be hosting their preview night on their campus at the Mass Media & Technology Hall. It will begin @ 6:30 p.m. They would like for you to RSVP but it is not required. To RSVP, please visit WKU online at http://www.wku.edu/ admissions/openhouses/bowlinggreen.php or call 1-800-4-WKU-INFO. Monday, October 28 th Western Kentucky University, in conjunction with the Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers Mammoth Cave Chapter, is hosting an Engineering Awareness Night for high school juniors and seniors who may be interested in one of the many fields of engineering. For more information click the link below. WKU Engineering Awareness Night Flier 2013 2013 Profile in Courage Essay Contest **This essay opportunity is for any grade level! The first-place winner receives $10,000. The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to write an essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1956. For contest information, registration, and to submit your essay, visit the Profile in Courage Essay Contest at http://www.jfklibrary.org/. You can also stop by the guidance office to get more details. Deadline to submit your essay is January 6, 2014. Raider Record Warren East High School 6

Scholarships For information on the scholarships that come through the guidance office, check out the Scholarship Link on Mrs. Strickler s webpage. 45 of the Weirdest College Scholarships There is nothing like free money -- especially when it can be applied to something as productive as college tuition. However, the best of free college money -- scholarships-- can often be difficult to obtain because of their strict guidelines. But before you decide to give up on the idea of getting your own scholarship, take a look at 45 of the weirdest college scholarships out there. are you a male 6'2" or taller... a female 5' 10' or taller? Are you creative enough to make a prom dress out of duct tape? With scholarships as strange as these, you may be eligible for more free college funding than you think. Click on the link be to check out 45 of the weirdest scholarships out there. http:// www.zencollegelife.com/45-of-the-weirdest-college-scholarships/ High Five Scholarships Welcome to High Five Scholarships, a website created to help you find free money for college. We are a scholarship matching service and we will find hundreds of scholarships that match your personal characteristics, goals, and interests, FREE OF CHARGE. We have been collecting scholarship awards for over 15 years and have accumulated more scholarships and grants than any other source. With millions of scholarships and over $45 billion in total awards, the best place for you to find a scholarship is High Five Scholarships. http://www.highfivescholarships.com/ Fastweb Fastweb is the premier online resource when it comes to paying for and preparing for school. We have scholarships for every type of student from the high school freshmen to the returning adult. We've been around for over 15 years and have earned a reputation as a leading scholarship search provider. We not only find scholarships but offer our members information on financial aid, jobs and internships, student life and more. For answers to frequently asked questions click on the link below. http://www.fastweb.com/content/faq Raider Record Warren East High School 7

Lunch Menu Monday, 11/11 Chicken Tenders Mashed Potatoes Emerald and Ruby Salad Steamed Carrots Apple or Orange Wedges Fresh Baked Roll Low Fat Milk Tuesday, 11/12 Sloppy Joe Tater Babies Baked Beans Cole Slaw Steamed Broccoli Cool peaches or grapes Low fat milk Wednesday, 11/13 Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Mini Chick Fillet Hash Brown Sunshine Muffin or Toast Fruit Juice or Fresh Fruit Low Fat Milk Thursday, 11/14 Savory Pork Roast or Teriyaki Dippers Parsley New Potatoes or Fluffy Rice Tossed Salad Baby Carrots Freshly Baked Roll Cinnamon Apples Low Fat Milk Friday, 11/15 Cheese or Chicken Quesadilla Hacienda Salad Black Beans Tortilla Chips Whole Kernel Corn Pineapple Chunks Chocolate or Vanilla Pudding Low Fat Milk Raider Record Warren East High School 8

Sports Announcements Cross Country Warren East is proud to announce that the boys cross-country team are the Class 2A Region 2 Champions!! Aaron Osborne led the boys and was the individual regional runner-up. Braxton Whitney finished in 10th place, Logan Wilson finished in 13th place, Taylor Herron finished in 27th place, Calvin Blankenship finished in 36th place and Grant Turner finished in 51st place. The girls team finished one place shy of qualifying for state. Almost all of them had season best or personal records. They finished in 6th place. Kailey Dodd finished in 35th place, Madeline Elder finished in 36th place, Hailey Naftel finished in 63rd place, and Shelby Chobot finished in 67th place. Great job to the cross-country teams. WE are very proud of you! Good luck to the boys team at the state meet this Saturday! Raider Record Warren East High School 9

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School Announcements Below are the suggested calendars for the 2014-2015 school year. Some of the reasons for the calendar suggestion are also given. Warren East High School wants to make sure our families are informed of the possible changes that may occur with the future calendars and will continue to update you as these calendars are voted on and approved. Option 1 Raider Record Warren East High School 11

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