‘‘ C ’’ the News, Events, and Important Information for Perry Central Families commodore onnection FEBRUARY / 2015 College & Career Readiness Perry Central is working to ensure that our students are ready for the demands of post-secondary education or the world of work. Early College Dual Credit Services Perry Central Junior-Senior High School is in the process of becoming an “Early College High School” where students can complete part of a post-secondary degree or certification while in high school. The Early College High School model is endorsed by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. We currently offer a total of 37 classes for dual credit through Ivy Tech, University of Southern Indiana or Oakland City University. We are hosting a “College Connection Coach” from Ivy Tech Community College two days a week, who is working with students to help them transition from high school to college. Upcoming Sessions for 8th & 10th graders and parents All eighth graders and their parents are asked to come Monday, February 9th for High School Orientation. Counselors will discuss four year plans and give info about diplomas. On Thursday, February 19 there will be a planning session for parents and current sophomores to discuss students’ plans for the future and what they will need to stay focused. Both sessions will include a small meal to begin at 5:30 with the meetings starting at 6:00 in the elementary cafeteria. SNOWFLAKE Perry Central is once again hosting SNOWFLAKE for hundreds of 7-8th grade students from Perry Central, Cannelton and Tell City on Friday, February 27 from 3:008:30pm. This annual program combines an afternoon of prevention sessions and activities followed by pizza and a dance. This year with the help of the Perry County Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol and dozens of community volunteers, teen life scenarios and their consequences will be presented to help students understand “what would happen if……..” The SNOWFLAKE program funded by the Perry County Substance Abuse Committee and P.C. STAND is FREE to students but parent permission slips are required and students must attend the scenarios to be able to attend the dance and supper. Preschool and Kindergarten Roundup Registration for next year’s preschoolers will be held on April 10th. New kindergarteners can be registered on April 17th. Registration forms will be sent out with elementary students this month. For more information call Joyce Foury at 812 843-5122. HEROES Grant News High School students are encouraged to sign up now for the Biggest Loser Contest being held until March 6. Students can weigh in at the nurses office. HEROES is offering free weekly Adult Continuing Education classes in Zumba, Pilates, Yoga and Volleyball . Please call for times and details. Exercise is the most powerful tool to optimize your brain function! “Consistent exercise and certain types of specific exercises, can both temporarily and permanently affect the way your brain is able to focus, its ability to deal with stress and anxiety, and its ability to learn!” Dr. John Ratey, Harvard Brain researcher 3 Way Volleyball Tournament The Perry Central Football Families are having a 3 Way Volleyball Tournament on Sunday, February 8 at the Perry Central High School gym. 3 Way Volleyball consists of two large inflated balls and three nets. The teams will be co-ed with five boys and five girls on a team. The age brackets are grades 5, 6, 7,8 ; grades 9, 10,11, 12; High school graduate – age 29; age 30 and up. Medals for winners in each age bracket and overall winner trophies will be given. The cost is $5 per player or $50 per team. Registration forms are in both offices or on the P.C. website www.pccs.k12.in.us. Registration forms may turned into the offices on the day of the tournament from 11:00-12:00. Concessions will be available with chili, hot dogs, drinks, popcorn and homemade goodies. Come out and support our Perry Central Football Team! This & That What’s Bright at Lights-On NEWS FROM AROUND SCHOOL Captains Club P.C Apparel Sale The Captains Club Apparel Sale will begin on Saturday January 31 at the home basketball game. Items to be sold include beanies, camo ballcaps, dri-fit zip up jackets and shirts. Samples will be available at the game near the Captains Club cotton candy booth. Order forms will be sent out to students soon. For more info see a club member or call Sarah Kelly at 843-5122. Book Fair Volunteers Needed We will have a book fair in the elementary library the week before spring break. We will need parent volunteers to work. If you can help please contact Lisa Lutgring llutgring@pccs.k12.in.us Medical Notes For attendance purposes parents are asked to send in medical excuses when their child visits a doctor or dentist. Feb. 13th & 16th No School or Snow Make-up Days “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” -Joseph Addison Did you know students attending Lights -On have the opportunity to work on homework or class assignments each evening from 3:30-4:00? If more time is needed, students may then go to the library to study or complete what did not get finished. The Lights-On staff tries to work closely with classroom teachers to help students succeed and with parents to try and lighten the homework time at home. If you have questions or comments about the homework or tutoring that is available, please contact Dixie Dickerson. Robotics Night Saturday, January 31st is robotics night at the varsity basketball game. Students from our robotics teams will be announced and recognized before the varsity game . There will be booths for students to show some of our technology and talk about their competitions. There will also be some chances to drive some robots! The junior high FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team has qualified for state. There will be a dance after the game for students in 58th grades and a half pot drawing at the game to raise funds to cover the team's registration and travel costs. Title One News Coffee and Conversation Middle of the year assessments will be sent home this month. Parents with questions on the DIBELS or SRI reports can contact Title One personnel. PCHS Students will be showcasing their talents during “Coffee and Conversations on Thursday, February 19th at 6:30 in the Elementary Commons. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a night of singing, poetry, guitar playing, comedy and more . The program is free and refreshments will be provided.