Spark Your Imagination Issue 12 Week of 12/5/16 12/9/16 The Spark KATHLEEN HIGH SCHOOL 1100 RED DEVIL WAY LAKELAND FL 33815 PHONE: (863) 499-2655 PHONE: CFAA (863) 413-3620 FAX: (863) 499-2726 Inside this Issue AFJROTC-True Leaders at KHS 1 Animal Science Students Road Trip 1 AP Spanish Goes to Dali 2 CFAA Students n Air 2 CFAA/SGA Pay it Forward 2 Great American Teach in at KHS 3 CFAA 9th Grade Students/Flight 4 Dual Enrollment-2nd Semester 4 Art Department Update 4 Need Parent Volunteers 5 FCA/Smile BackPack/Imp. Dates 5 Lunch Menu 6 Pearls/Coach Troutman Hat Sale 6 Black Light/Glow Party 6 AFJROTC Leaders Making a Difference Pictured: Travis Schou, Joseph Hodges, Gianna Azzaro, Cameron Wrobel, Angel Cabrera, Gabriel Grisham, Michael Murillo and Lauren Lenhardt The AFJROTC Cadets shattered their 400-pound goal. They collected over 1,700 pounds of food to be delivered to Lighthouse Ministries in Lakeland. KHS Finds Rare Elephant in Florida Please Join Us for the KHS Winter Concerts in Auditorium Band Wednesday, December 7 @ 7:00 p.m. Choir Thursday, December 8 @ 7:00 p.m. KHS Administration KHS Principal, Donna Drisdom Assistant Principal, Lia Maffett Assistant Principal, Tony Williams Assistant Principal, Mario Jenkins Assistant Principal, Javon Smith Assistant Principal, Keith Smith (CFAA) Pictured: Amber Clark, Daisy Alamnzan, Lauryn Garner, Courtney Galbraith, Shelby Carlton, Autumn Jackson, Aaron Hoyt, Logan Grimes, Jake Yelvington, Blair Buchanon, Maddie Dvorak, Hannah Scionti, Mikayla Myers, Chris Mango, Kaylynn Zeller, Nick Lewis, Mr. Carlton, Ms. Hall, Mrs. Morse and Ms. Evans parent chaperone. KHS Animal Science 4th and 5th year students had opportunity to go visit the Ringling Brothers Center for Elephant Conservatory in Polk City to learn about Asian Elephant husbandry. They got to tour the facility, witness elephants being cared for, and interact with an elephant up close. They learned about animal welfare versus animal rights and were able to discuss how raising exotic animals mirrors agricultural livestock. KHS Mission: Cultivating a Legacy of Lifelong Learners
Field Trip - Dali Museum - Tampa Winter Sports Breakfast Friday, December 9, 2016 Girls and Boys Soccer, Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls Weightlifting, Wrestling, Competitive Cheerleading AP Students: Danysha Cortes, Lesley Cuellar Marrero, Mathew Felicano, Maria Frezada, Odalis Gonzalez, Natalie Lara, Ruth Lopez, Daniela Mar nez, Daniel Roque, Sarai Torres, Joelys Vega It was such an eventful week before CFAA s students took off for Thanksgiving break. On Monday and Tuesday, the freshman class had the opportunity to experience flight in the clouds above. Thank you to Mike Zidziunas and the Aeroclub members for keeping everyone safe on the runway. (Photograph Credits: Israa Saoud and Jamison Ramsey) Thanksgiving CFAA Campus -Thanks Mrs. Sasser and SGA Ms. Weldon showing off her Treat from SGA Mr. Keith Smith and Madson Bennett Thanksgiving Treats were created courtesy of our Student Government members. A special thanks to our project coordinator, Madison Bennett and her team for their work on this project. Thank you SGA and Mrs. Sasser for your leadership for SGA at CFAA.
Great American Teach In Thursday, November 17, 2016 We had 20 guest speakers visit the main and CFAA campus during the Great American Teach In. The following cadets were a part of KHS Welcome Committee for the Great American Teach In participants. They were able to meet, greet and escort our guests to their room locations. Sydney Murphy, Bryon Williamson, Alex Gonzalez, Angel Rodriguez, Chelsy Murphy, Leah Murphy, Arthur Barlow, Kristian Jorgensen. Thank you to all the staff members who sought guest speakers, to our AFJROTC students who provided a welcome for our guests and, of course, a special thank you to our GATI participants. (See Great American Teach In pictures below. Dr. Phuc Vo,Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine Joe Gavin Nina Banner Derek Adams Guest Organization Staff 1 Adams, Derek Keiser Representative McKinney, Sandra 2 Banfield, Megan FL Public Defender's Office Deuerling, Zachary 3 Banner, Nina Lakeland Regional (8:00 a.m.) Banner, Jean 4 Bll, Ronnie Bee Keeper Morse, Erica 5 Coicou, Jazmine Former Student/Educ/Master's Degree Weiss, Beatriz 6 Conway, Brianna FL Public Defender's Office Deuerling, Zachary 7 Dincer, Melisa Florida Democratic Party Orr, Katharine 8 Evans, Christina Dade City Animal Clinic Morse, Erica 9 Gavin, Joe Carlton Music (2nd & 4th) Lagg, Ronald 10 Hebelein, Tim Organize Now Orr, Katharine 11 James, Bonnie LRMC Horn, Carla 12 James, Michael Dance Instructor (6th) Lagg, Ronald 13 Kreop, Matt Forensic Psychology Schader, Holly 14 Mclroy, Shawn Master Electrician Carlton, Kyle 15 Melendez, Leo USMC F-18 Fighter Pilot Joel Bresler 16 Patton, Lana Speech Language Pathologist Orr, Katharine 17 Rolling, Deputy Randall Polk County Sheriff Culbertson, Jon 18 Tolliver, Scott FL Public Defender's Office Deuerling, Zachary 19 Troutman, Kia Tyler Insurance and S & D Realty Pierre, Gertrude 20 Vo, Dr. Phuc Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine Lowery, Amy Deputy Rolling Christina Evans Lawyers from Public Defender s Office: Scott Tolliver, Brianna Conway and Megan Banfield Lana Patton Bonnie James
Freshman Flight Students at CFAA Tues, Feb. 7 @ 5:30 Tues, May 2 @ 5:30 All Meetings will be held in Main Media Center/Main Campus Maleik Alterno, Bailey Barber, Juan Bayron, Noel Bell, Alexander Boyette, Maegan Bridges, Esteban Calvo, Isaac Castellanos, Isaiah Cruz, Jared Dibble. Wyatt Douglas, Conner Dudley, David Fender, Johnathan Fortin, Adam Georgevich, Kathreine Cross, Dylan Haller, Aiden Hughes, Colin Jimenez, Adam Kirsce, David Lorocque, Mitchel Mason, Isaiah McCarty, Nathan McElwee, Micheal Mulleny, Clayton Wall, Kai Neblett, Sebastian Petro, Nicholous Pipez, Dillon Propst, Corey Robinson, Art Scahan, Rachel Thomas, Jaron Thompson, Josiah Valery, John White, William Witten, Tyler Wood Congratulations to our 9th Grade Flight Students at CFAA. All students had the opportunity to fly with a pilot! 2017 KHS Trident Yearbooks on Sale! Art from the great beyond... $65.00 Preorder the 2017 KHS Trident Yearbook through January 6, 2017 Preorder it online at https:// www.yearbookordercenter. com/ Code: 1134 After January 6, 2017, preorder price is $75.00 Deadline to pre-order: March 31, 2017 Robin Chant & Elizabeth Tausch Sarah Pomella Students in ceramics are sculpting skulls for an awareness of the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead. Students are also learning about the human anatomy, said Mr. Dragon. Interested in Dual Enrollment 2nd Semester? Come Support our KHS Band Boosters Spirit Nights at Ci s-ci s Pizza (4266 U.S. Highway 98 N, Village Place Shopping Center) North Side of Lakeland. Monday 12/12. You must mention you are with KHS Band in order for the Band to receive support. Polk State is coming to Kathleen High School. They will be on the main campus on Friday, January 20 and on the CFAA Campus on Monday, January 23. Here is what Polk State Advisors need from students upon their arrival to our campus: 1. Polk State online application completed 2. Testing done if they used ACT or SAT, then we need to have printed copy of the test scores. It would be great if they have printed copy of PERT as well. 3. Online Orientation completed (www.polk.edu, admission, student orientation) 4. Once they complete orientation, they get a certificate. If they can print it or take a screen shot of the certificate or the last screen on the presentation, it will work. 5. Approval at hand Students will need either DELTA or Paper approval form completely filled out and approved by all parties.
Smile Pack Backpack Program Attention Parents/ Guardians: The Catholic Charities of Central Florida sponsors the Agape Food Bank program to help feed hungry families of Polk County. If you have a need, please contact joaquin.reyes@polk-fl.net so that we can provide a backpack full of food items for your child to bring home. Backpacks are to be returned each week so that it can be utilized again for your family or other families in our county. Important Dates to Remember 12/7/16 Winter Band Concert @ 7:00/Auditorium 12/8/16 Winter Choir Concert @ 7:00/Auditorium 12/8/16 Underclassman Retakes (Pick up Order Form from Ms. Mahmood 12/8/16 Club Picture Day/Senior Panoramic 12/12/16 Band Booster s Fundraiser @ CiCis Pizza 12/15/16 CFAA Open House-(New Students) 12/16/16 Last School Day Before Winter Holidays 1/16/17 Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday 1/12/17 End of 1st Semester 1/26/17 Report Cards Go Home Attention Seniors Elks Lodge Scholarship http://www.elks.org/ scholars/scholarships/ MVS.cfm Applications due 11/30/16. CFAA Open House for New Students Thursday, December 15, 2016 6:00 7:30 p.m. on CFAA Campus The Trident Crew are looking for your SNAPS! We have room in the 2017 KHS Trident to feature your best uses of Snapchat Filters. Please submit your SNAPS either through www.hjeshare.com using the code KHStrident or by emailing them directly to Mrs. Mahmood. Join FCA FCA and Coach Troutman invite you to the FCA Huddle Meetings every Thursday at 6:30 a.m. All meetings are held in the old PE Weight Room! FCA huddle with Mrs. Sasser on CFAA campus every Friday morning at 6:40 in the media center. Hope to see you there! All students participating in FCA or wanting to join FCA must fill out an application and submit a $10.00 club fee. Returning members who already have a previous application need only to pay their club fee for this school year. See Coach Troutman on the main campus or Mrs. Sasser on the CFAA campus for a club application and to submit your $10.00 club fee. Needed Parent Volunteers for the CFAA and 9th Grade Media Center. Please contact Mrs. Desandolo for more info. jenna.desandolo@polk-fl.net We would love to have you! Senior Panoramic Picture is December 8th at 1pm in the KHS Gym. Please see Mrs. Anders, Mrs. Gardner, or Mrs. Mahmood to get your order form. Prints are available for $16.00 but you must have your money the day of the shoot.
Testing Dates ACT (American College Test) http://www.actstudent.org ACT Test Date Registration Deadline February 11, 2017 January 13, 2017 April 8, 2017 March 3, 2017 June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 School Code: 100-830 Test Center Code: 235570 FCA is selling hats for a worthy cause. It s our goal to raise funds for an ice machine to be placed in the gymnasium for use in the concession stand and injuries to athletes. The hats are available during lunch on Fridays. Lunch Menu Volume 1, Issue 1 Monday December 5, 2016 Meatball Sub or Chef Salad or Turkey & Cheese Sub/Flatbread, Waffle Cut Potato Fries, Romaine and Tomato, Cole Slaw, Baby Carrots, Chilled Fruit, Seasonal Fruit Variety Tuesday December 6. 2016 Chicken Taco Meat, Cheddar Cheese, Steamed Rice or Harvest Chicken Salad or Ham & Cheese Sub or Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Bean Salad, Popeye Salad, Juice, Fruit Variety Wednesday December 7, 2016 White Spaghetti or Asian Chicken Salad or Italian Pizza Sub/3 Meat Italian Flatbread, Cookie, Broccoli, Garden Salad, Veggie Combo, Spiced Fruit, Seasonal Fresh Fruit Variety Thursday December 8, 2016 Black Light Glow Party Friday December 9 7:00 10:00 in Cafe Sponsored by Junior Class Sloppy Joe, Tortilla Chips, Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Chicken Caesar Salad or Turkey & Cheese Sub or Chicken Caesar Wrap, Steamed Veggies, Garden Salad, Veggie Combo, Seasonal Fresh Fruit Friday December 9, 2016 Cheese Pizza Slice or Pepperoni Pizza Slice or Buffalo Chicken Salad or Ham & Cheese Sub/ Flatbread, Corn on the Cob, Crisp Corn Salad, Fresh Veggie Combo, Frozen Juice Cup, Seasonal Fruit Variety