Pictured from left, Amelia Franxman, Savannah Gosney, Holley Hart, Avery Booth, Morgan Purcell, Rebecca Ammerman, Molly Burgemier, Griffin Appleman, Lilie Heringer, Mikinley Grace Lustenberg, Seth Longworth. Not pictured but contributed: Logan Pennington, Kathryn Justus.

The Sharp Middle School Chapter of National Junior Honor Society turned their annual Christmas celebration into a service party.  The group spent their party time after school creating blankets for patients at Children’s Hospital, packaging holiday meals for those in need, and making hand drawn cards for families in Newtown, Connecticut.

Southern GATES students Aaron Thomas, Seth Gregg, and Timothy Webster show off their exhibit on the Choctaw people and the Trail of Tears.

Abby Claire Hall and Cassidy Reed play Native American music during their presentation of the Shawnee people.

Fifth grade GATES students at Southern Elementary presented Native American global village displays to fourth and fifth grade students on Wednesday, December 12. Students were given the opportunity to tour the Global Village exhibits to learn interesting facts about the tribes represented. That afternoon GATES students also presented their displays and information to parents.

Front row from left, Logan Meyer, Gabrielle Flynn, Baileigh Tackett, Macey Wright, Winter Duhamell, Nathaniel Turner, Keelie Soto. Back row: Drina Morales, Seth Beckett, Kylee Hill, Maci Gillespie, Matthew Miles, Abby Daughtery, Kendall Lonaker. Not pictured: Colton Webber.

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Front row from left, Aiyana Hobbs, Eli Cowan, Leah Huff, Destiny Kraus, Destiny Johns, Payton Mastin, Jude Hall, Hayden Pugh. Back row: Jacob Craig, Austin Browning, Emily Best, Shelby King, Madison Slaven, Ally Hall, Carlyne Beck.

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By: Kaylee Mainous

In Mrs. Cooper’s class at Southern Elementary, we had a special visitor. He plays baseball. He throws fastballs. Can you guess who it was? If you guessed Nate Jones, you were right. He plays for the Chicago White Sox. We asked him a lot of questions. We also played a game with him. After playing the game, we crumbled up the game paper. Then, we threw it on the ground and stomped on it. Nate told us to “CRUNCH THE TEST” and do good on it. Before he left, he gave autographs to everyone. Nate inspired us to do good on our important MAP test. We told Nate Jones thanks for inspiring us to work hard and accomplish our goals!

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Dear people that read The Falmouth Outlook,

Nate Jones, the pitcher of the Chicago White Sox (in major league baseball who's number is 65) came to our school, Southern Elementary. He did this because his sister Lisa Cooper invited him.

He talked to Miss Antrobus' and Mrs. Cooper's class to get them motivated for MAP testing. He also brought games for us to play with him.

Nate told us how important it is to do good on our MAP test in a fun way. I hit a ball out of the park because of him when I tested this year!

Mrs. Cooper's and Miss Antrobus' classes just wanted to thank him for coming to our classroom and for getting us pumped up for MAP testing.

Thanks Nate!

Sincerely,

An SES 4th grade student,
Emily Cobb

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Pictured from left, Cheyanne Johnson, Kim Bruin, Tara Justice, Mr. Douwe Blumberg and his daughter, Carynn Blumberg, Jordan Cummins, Ally McCoy. Front: Ricki Wallace. Photo submitted.

Sharp Middle School students were pleased to host professional sculptor and Pendleton County resident, Mr. Douwe Blumberg, on Tuesday, December 11, 2012.

Mr. Blumberg has artwork throughout the United States from Ground Zero and parks to shopping centers in California.

Southern Elementary along with the South Family Resource Youth Service Center held the November “Cardinals with Character” ice cream party on December 4. Special thanks to McDonald’s in Falmouth who sponsors the monthly party providing ice cream sundaes to each student that was nominated by their teacher. Great job Cardinals! Keep up the great work!

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High school seniors should pay attention to application deadlines for college admissions and financial aid. Here are some tips from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA):

If you have not yet chosen a college, narrow your list by visiting schools, comparing colleges online and talking with your counselor and your parents.

Talk with teachers about writing recommendations for you. It is also time to complete your admissions essay if you need to write one.

Check with the financial aid offices of the schools to which you’ve applied to determine if they require any financial aid forms other than the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Familiarize yourself with the FAFSA. Unless you are starting college before July 1, you cannot file the FAFSA until after the first of the year. But you should still take a look at the information it requires and make plans to attend a College Goal Sunday session near you. Your counselor should have information about College Goal Sunday.

Attend any college fairs and financial aid seminars offered at your high school or in your area. If a company charges a fee for helping with applications, remember that you can do that yourself for free. If you decide to pay for help, make sure the company is reputable by checking with the state Attorney General’s office or Better Business Bureau in your area, as well as the area where the firm is located.

To find links to other useful education websites, go to www.gotocollege.ky.gov. For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit www.kheaa.com; write KHEAA, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602; or call 800-928-8926, ext. 6-7372.

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Phillip Sharp FCCLA students discussed the state meeting coming up in Louisville on March 24-27, 2013. They also signed a get well card for a middle school student injured in a car accident. Three of the FCCLA Star Events participants shared their "Buckle up" PowerPoint presentations about seat belt safety. They also made Christmas cards for people in the rest home to wish them a Merry Christmas. Their next meeting will be held in January.

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