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Week of May 11 — May 15, 2015
1100 Red Devil Way, Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: (863) 499-2655 Fax: (863) 499-2726
CFAA Phone: (863) 413-3620 Fax: (863) 647-4764
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Mr. Gash and KHS Ignition TV Rocks!
KHS IgnitionTV stole the show at the
annual Video Awards Ceremony held on
May 5 at Victory Baptist Church. Since
IgnitionTV was formed in the fall of
2010 under the direction of Mr. Gash,
KHS has racked up 39 nominations and
10 wins. This year, IgnitionTV increased
these stats even more and made their
mark at the Video Awards Ceremony.
We thank Mr. Gash and his ITV students
who work extremely hard every single
day producing a daily show for our staff
and students. It takes commitment and
many long hours to submit entries for the annual video awards. There are 10 competitive categories at the elementary
and secondary level to include: Daily News Show, Commercial, Music Video, Solo Male Announcer, Solo Female Announcer, Announcing Team, Technology Showcase, Documentary, School Promotional Video and Continued on Pg. 3.
Join us in the main media center for our Parent Compact Meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 3 pm.
The Title I KHS Parent Compact will be reviewed and updated based on your input. Please email
toi.speed@polk-fl.net or glen.ortiz@polk-fl.net if you are able to attend.
2015 Silver Garland Celebration
The Silver Garland Awards ceremony held on May 4, 2015 at Branscomb Auditorium
was very exciting for our KHS seniors, Coral Barron, Conor Belvin, Alberto
Camargo, Taeler Dupre and Alexis Gomez. Alberto Camargo received the
prestigious Silver Garland award for his service in the area of Journalism.
Awards were given in 11 categories, all of which emphasize community service. Winners received $1,000 and a crystal trophy. All nominees were awarded a certificate of
merit. Congratulations seniors for your service to our school and district.
Citizenship
Mathematics
Coral Barron
Conor Belvin
Citizenship
Vocational
Alberto Camargo
Taeler Dupre
Foreign Language
Alexis Gomez
Principal, Ernest Joe, Jr.
Assistant Principal of Curriculum, Chuck Thacker
Assistant Principal of Curriculum, (CFAA), Keith Smith
Assistant Principal of Administration, Tony Williams
Assistant Principal of Administration, Mario Jenkins
In This Issue
Mr. Gash/KHS Ignition TV Rocks
1
Parent Compact Meeting
1
Silver Garland Nominees/Winner
1
Teacher Appreciation Week
2
Encore Drama—May 15-16
Baccalaureate Speech Competition
Francesca Sims Officially Signs
2
2
3
Lacey Roberts-Art Winner
3
Mr. Bartuska-Professional Develop.
3
Senior Spotlight
3
Dr. Culbertson/Mrs. Kosier
Senior Spotlight
Senior Cap & Gown-May 11
4
4
4
Important Dates
4
Driver Education Course
4
Tutoring Schedule
5
ACT/SAT Remaining Dates
5
Red Devil Café
KHS Marching Band Fundraisers
Lunch Menu
KHS Marching Band Fundraisers
Obligations—See Mrs. Kelley
Senior EOY Exam/Bell Schedule
5
5
6
6
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KHS Mission: Cultivating a Legacy of Lifelong Learners
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May 4—May 8, 2015
In honor of teacher appreciation
week, KHS staff was provided lunch
on Thursday, May 7 at both the main
and CFAA campuses. Pictured below are some candid lunch moments.
A special thanks to Mr. Golden and
Mr. Stephens who prepared and
cooked the meals.
Served Lunch: De Aundra Oldfield, Mr.
Stephens, Mrs. Kelly, Quenesha Ross,
Eddie Williams and Mrs. McLeish
Ms. Cleveland, Ms. Lewis and Mrs.
Rimmer
2015 Baccalaureate Speech Competition
KHS has a tradition of allowing 3 outstanding seniors to speak to their fellow graduates
during the Baccalaureate ceremony. One senior shares memories from elementary, another shares about middle school, and a third shares about high school. The purpose of
these speeches is to “relive” your 13 year career in education and connect with your
classmates about the past, present and future. This year, we have decided to have a friendly competition to see who
gets the privilege of speaking at Baccalaureate. To apply, simply complete the form below and return to Mr. Thacker
by Wednesday, May 13th. Finalists will be selected from the returned applications. Each finalist will have to give his/
her speech to a panel of judges at a scheduled time. The winners (one for each category – elementary, middle, and high
school memories) will be a part of the Baccalaureate program on May 31st at Victory Church. Interested seniors can
pick up an application in main office or download from our website.
Annual Video Awards Cont.
Senior Spotlight
Short Film. KHS IgnitionTV received 4 Outstanding Entry Nominations (Short Film, School Promotional Video, Documentary, Female
Solo Announcer - Alicia Nwajei); 1 Finalist Award (Music Video), 2
Judge’s Award of Excellence (Commercial, Male Solo Announcer Alberto Camargo), 3 BEST AWARDS
(Announcing Team - Michael Boyette
& Haley Alford, Technology Showcase, and THE ONLY SUPERIOR
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS SHOW IN
POLK COUNTY). The highlight of the
evening, of course, was when KHS was
honored with the DAVID YATES
Alberto Camargo
Alicia Nwajei
BEST IN SHOW AWARD, which is given to the highest
Male Announcer
Female Announcer scoring elementary, middle, and high school of the evening. This is the first time in Kathleen’s history that ITV has taken home this honor!
Keshon Wilson
We Are So Proud—-Francesca Sims
Congratulations to Francesca Sims,
who officially signed with Edward
Waters College. “Francesca is an
excellent student and athlete. We
look forward to even greater things
for her as she continues her future at
college,” said Coach Haggins.
Lacey Roberts
Lacey Roberts won third
place at the 9th Annual
Polk County Schools Fine
Arts Festival for her
wonderful sculpture.
Thank you Lacey and Mr.
Dragon for your awesomeness!
Tracey Jones
Javeous Jackson
Freud Senat
Pictured L to R: Frances Hicks (grandmother), Joyce Sims,
Francesca Sims, Troy Sims. 2nd Row: Coach Lineberger
and Coach Haggins
Lacey Roberts
Mr. Bartuska—Swimming with the ...
Mr. Bartuska attended the Florida Marine Science Educators Association Conference, in Tampa on May 4 Presentations included the latest
research on Dolphins, Sharks, and Rays in Florida Coastal Waters; Educational activities by
Florida Marine Educators and their Students; and enhanced instructional
training using Google Apps and Google Earth & Maps for Ocean Education. As a member of FMSEA, Mr. Bartuska will participate in planMr. Bartuska
ning and executing the 2016 National Marine Science Educators Association Conference on June 25 – July 1, 2016 in Orlando. Thank you Mr. Bartuska for your
continued dedication to professional development.
High Fives and
Special congratulations
to Keshon, Tracey,
Javeous and Freud. The
seniors were accepted
to FAMU. Way to
Go—We are so Proud
of You!
Joe Foss Rep Speaks to Students
Mrs. Julie Graham
spent the day Dr.
Culbertson’s, Mr.
Craddock’s and Mrs. Kosier’s students this week to
enlighten our students about their Veterans Inspiring
Patriotism Program. She provided an overview of
the educational programs available through the institute, gave students some great advice and had a Q &
A session.
Dr. Jon Culbertson, Julie Graham, Mrs. Kim Kosier
Driver Education Course
Did you know that
all students aged
141/2 and older
can take the Driver
Education course
online through
Polk Virtual or
Florida Virtual and after completing the online course, they are eligible to receive 6 hours of behind
the wheel lessons from a certified
instructor of the Florida Safety
Council. There is no charge for
either the online course or the behind the wheel lessons. For more
information on taking Driver Education through Polk Virtual or Florida Virtual contact the guidance
department at your high
school. You can call 863.274.7263
for more information about driving
lessons offered by the Florida Safety Council.
Senior Spotlight
Courtney Hill
High Fives To
Courtney. She was
accepted to Florida
State University.
Way to Go!
Save the Dates
Event
Date
Time
Location
Hall of Fame/Top 20
Awards
Chorus Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 12
6:00 pm
Auditorium
Thursday, May 14
7:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Senior Semester
Exams/EOYs
Underclassmen
Awards
Seniors Last Day
Monday, 5/18 Thursday, 5/21
Tuesday, May 19
See Page 6 of this
Spark Issue
6:00 pm
Auditorium
Thursday, May 21
Senior Breakfast
Thursday, May 21
8:00 am
Cafeteria
Senior Mandatory
Meeting
Band Spring Concert
Thursday, May 21
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Auditorium
Thursday, May 21
TBA
Auditorium
Senior Makeup Day
Friday, May 22
7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Senior Awards
Thursday, May 28
6:00 pm
Seniors must checkin at the front office
Auditorium
Baccalaureate
Sunday, May 31
4:00 pm
Victory Church
Graduation Practice
Monday, June 1
10:00 am
Lakeland Center
Graduation
Monday, June 1
8:00 pm
Lakeland Center
Chemical Free Party
Monday, June 1
10:00 pm
AMF Bowling
Lanes (S. Florida
Ave.)
Underclassmen
Exams
Monday, 6/1 Thursday, 6/4
Forthcoming
Last day for students
Thursday, 6/4
Early Release Day
Attention
Seniors
Cap and Gowns will
be distributed during lunch by Herff
Jones on May 11.
Tutoring Schedule
Mondays & Wednesdays 2:05—3:05 p.m.
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays (Mr. Haynes Only)
Reading/FCAT
Math
Science
Mr. Haynes
Ms. Gibson
Ms. Mahmood
31-127
14-034
03-002
Alg. 2
Earth, Bio &
FCAT &
Pre-Calculus
Environmental
ACT Prep
Statistics
Mrs. McKinney
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Gardner
31-107
14-014
16-004
Alg. 1/Geometry/
Physical, Chemical
Reading
Liberal Arts
Mrs. O’Sullivan
13-006
Reading &
Writing
(Grades 9-10)
KHS Marching Band Fundraisers
Chick Filet
Benefiting:
Sonny’s BBQ 3611 US Hwy 98
KHS Red Devil Band
North Lakeland, FL 33809
May 16, 2015
5:00—8:00 pm
Dine-In or Drive-Through
KATHLEEN SR
Both N. & S. Locations
MARCHING
RED DEVIL BAND
May 14, 2015 (Until Closing)
Bring your family and friends
for a Delicious BBQ Dinner
15%-25% of your bill will be
Donated to KHS BAND
For NEEDED NEW UNIFORMS
(Please present this coupon
when you pay)
*Mention this organization at
the register or in the drivethru for Band to receive 20%
of the value of your purchase.
S. Florida Ave.
4625 S. Florida Avenue
N. Lakeland
4132 US Highway 98 N
ACT & SAT Testing Schedule
Remaining Dates for 2015
ACT (American College Test)
http://www.ACTStudent.org
ACT Test Date
June 13, 2015*
Registration Deadline
May 8, 2015
KHS will not be a test center for 4/18 & 6/13.
School Code: 100-830 Test Center Code: 235570
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
http://www.SAT.CollegeBoard.org
SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
June 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
School Code: 100-830 Test Center Code: 10374
Lunch Menu
Word of the Week: impetuous
Students
Monday — May 11, 2015
Meatball sub, Baked Fries, Popeye Salad, Fruit or
Chef Salad or Turkey & Cheese Sub/Flatbread or
Yogurt Snack Box, Tomato, Fruit, Potato Salad
Tuesday — May 12, 2015
Chicken Soft Taco, Shredded Cheese, Tomato,
Black Bean Salsa, Fruit, Juice or Southwest Chicken Salad or Ham/Cheese Sub or Southwest Chicken
Wrap or Peanut Butter Snack Box, Tomato, Black
Bean Salsa, Fruit, Juice
Wednesday — May 13, 2015
Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Breadstick, Steamed Veggies, Garden Salad, Fruit/Fruit Salad or Asian
Chicken Salad or Italian Pizza Sub/Flatbread or
Hummus Snack Box, Veggie Combo, Fruit
Thursday — May 14, 2015
Roasted Turkey, Wheat Roll, Redskin Potatoes,
Fruit, Juice or Chicken Caesar Salad or Turkey &
Cheese Sub or Chicken Salad Wrap or Yogurt
Snack Box, Tomato, Veggie Combo, Fruit, Juice
Friday — May 15, 2015
Cheese Pan Pizza, Baby Carrots, Popeye Salad,
Fresh Fruit, Applesauce or Buffalo Chicken Salad
or Ham & Cheese Sub/Flatbread, or Peanut Butter
Snack Box, Tomato, Veggie Combo, Applesauce,
Fresh Fruit
Senior EOY Exam Schedule
(May 18—May 21, 2015)
Monday
(Odd)
5/18/15
Tuesday
(Even)
5/19/15
1st Pd.
7:00-8:42
2nd Period
7:00-8:42
Wednesday
(Odd)
1st Pd.
Exam
5/20/15
7:00-8:42
Thursday
(Even)
2nd Pd.
Exam
5/21/15
7:00-8:42
7th Pd.
3rd Pd.
1st
2nd
5th Pd.
5th Pd.
Exam
Exam
Lunch
Lunch
8:49-10:39 10:46-11:11 11:18-12:09 10:46-11:37 11:44:12:09 12:16-2:00
4th Pd.
1st
2nd
6th Pd.
5th Pd.
5th Pd.
Exam (Pt. 1) Exam (Pt. 1)
Exam
Lunch
Lunch
Exam
8:49-10:39 10:46-11:11 11:18-12:09 10:46-11:37 11:44:12:09 12:16-2:00
3rd Pd.
1st
Lunch
5th Pd.
5th Pd.
Exam (Pt. 2) Exam (Pt. 2)
2nd
Lunch
7th Pd.
8:49-10:39 10:46-11:11 11:18-12:09 10:46-11:37 11:44-12:09 12:16-2:00
4th Pd.
1st
Lunch
5th Pd.
5th Pd.
2nd
Lunch
6th Pd.
8:49-10:39 10:46-11:11 11:18-12:09 10:46-11:37 11:44-12:09 12:16-2:00
1. Exams are NOT optional – no waivers. EXCEPTION: courses where there is a State assessment, AP exam, or Industry Certification.
2. Please follow exam schedule above. Note: 5th period is constant and, therefore, must be administered in two parts, if necessary.
3. OJT students must notify employers of exam schedule. They will not be released any earlier.
4. EOY exams are cumulative and cover material from August 2014 – May 2015.
5. EOY exams makeup 10% of a student’s semester grade.