BSHS-PTA

Enter and Sponsor the Defender Classic 5K Run/Walk Today!

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:18:20 +0000

Mark your calendars! The 11th Annual Defender Classic 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, April 20th at 8:30 am. Check out the information at http://bshsptsa.com/defender-5k. THis events is a fundraiser for groups such as Archery, Band, Boys Soccer, Football, Girls Soccer, Golf, IT Academy, Newspaper, PTSA, Swimming, Tennis, and Track.

We are in desperate need of sponsors for this event. If you can sponsor it or know of a company who may be interested in sponsorship, please contact us at bryanstationhighptsa@hotmail.com. Click here for sponsorship information or it can be found at http://bshsptsa.com/defender5ksponsor.

You can enter to run at http://www.active.com/5k-race/lexington-ky/bryan-station-defender-classic-5k-run-walk-2013

Lexington Young Women LEAD!

admin — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:20:51 +0000

High school young women in Fayette and surrounding counties are invited to a FREE one-day conference focused on leadership, education and development. Registration will be limited to the first 700 students.

Keynote Speaker – Julie Marie Carrier
As seen on MTV – A Success Coach for the #1 Hit Positive Goal Setting Show, “Made”
Emmy-Nominee and Award-Winning National Speaker and Author
WHEN: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 8:00am – 1:30pm
WHERE: University of Kentucky Student Center
REGISTRATION:
Registration is required for both students and chaperones. Registration is now open!
http://www.youngwomenlead.com/lexington/registration-lexington/

GET READY FOR COLLEGE with the Lexington Public Library

admin — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:02:27 +0000

It’s time to get ready for college, and the Lexington Public Library has free help. Add a visit to the library to your to-do list to find help with college applications, test preparation, or finding financial aid. For free online help, visit the library’s LearningExpressLibrary (including practice tests) at www.lexpubib.org/databases.

COLLEGE COACHING CORNER

Tuesday, February 19, 6 to 8 p.m. Talk to local experts about preparing for, applying for, and paying for college. Village Branch, 2185 Versailles Road

COLLEGE ROAD SHOW

Thursday, February 21, 6 to 8 p.m. The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority mobile classroom will be on site to help with college applications and FAFSA forms.Village Branch, 2185 Versailles Road

ACT PREP CLASSES

Saturdays, January 26-March 2, 1 to 4 p.m. Learn test-taking strategies and target personal areas for improvement. Village Branch, 2185 Versailles Road

ACT PRACTICE EXAMS

Full length practice test with one-on-one followup at a later date.
Saturday, February 2, 1 p.m. Tates Creek Branch, 3628 Walden Drive
Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. Beaumont Branch, 3080 Fieldstone Way

ACT Prep Class sponsored by a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. Practice exams provided by Kaplan Test Prep. Please call 859-231-5500 for more information.

District Mission Statement and School Safety Discussed at District Roundtable Meeting

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:13:08 +0000

At the 16th District PTA Roundtable (open to everyone) on January 17th, Dr. Tom Shelton talked about the new vision and mission statement for the district. We also discussed PLC (Professional Learning Communities) forming to help define how these 5 vision statements should look in our district. If you are interested in being on one of these committies, please contact Liza Holland, 16th District PTA President at liza@liza.holland.com.

Mission Statement
Our mission is to create a collaborative community that ensures all students achieve at high levels and graduate prepared to excel in a global society.

Vision Statements
All students will graduate high school prepared for college and careers ready to excel in a global society. In order to achieve this, we will…

Student Achievement
Foster rich and diverse learning experiences that challenge and inspire

Community Engagement
Foster collaborative community partnerships

Family Engagement
Foster collaborative family partnerships

Student Engagement
Foster a student centered school system

Staff Engagement
Foster a culture of caring and mutual respect that supports lifelong learning

We also had a great discussion on school safety and advocacy. Please share here your thoughts and ideas on school safety with Kelly Breeding, Director of Risk Management and Safety at IAKSS (381-3827, kelly.breeding@fayette.kyschools.us).

The District Roundtables are a great time for a Q & A with the superintendent. If you are interested in coming to the next one, it will be on February 21st at 11:30 in Conference Room C at IAKSS.

National Hispanic Caucus of School Board Members Scholarship – Deadline February 15

admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:11:45 +0000

The National Hispanic Caucus of School Board Members Scholarship Program
Applications are available at www.nsba.org/caucus The application deadline is February 15, 2013. To be eligible for a scholarship:
• Student must be of Hispanic origin.
• Student must be eligible to graduate from a public high school in 2013.
• Student must provide proof of acceptance to an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning with the intention to complete a two-year to four-year degree prior to award conferral.
• Student must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Cooperative Education Scholarship – Deadline February 15

admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:10:24 +0000

The National Commission for Cooperative Education is accepting applications for The National Co-op Scholarship Program. There will be 155 merit co-op scholarships, totaling $4 million dollars. These merit co-op scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and community college transfers who are planning to participate in college cooperative education. Students must apply to and be accepted at one of the ten partner colleges. Criteria include a GPA of 3.5 or better, completion of the scholarship application including a typed one page essay about why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program. You can apply online by visitingwww.waceinc.org
The deadline to apply is February 15, 2013.

Western KY University Scholarship- Deadline March 1

admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:06:38 +0000

Western Kentucky University- Howard and Kayla Bailey Leadership Application Scholarship
This scholarship is for beginning freshman entering in the Fall of 2013. Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 20 (940 SAT) or above and a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above on an unweighted 4.0 grading scale. Applications are available at http://www.wku.edu/admissions/minority/documents/hkblscholarship13.pdf along with other requirements for applying. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2013.

Central KY University of Louisville Alumni Association Scholarship- Deadline April 15

admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:57:23 +0000

The Central Kentucky Alumni Club of the University of Louisville sponsors two types of scholarships to the Central
Kentucky graduating high school seniors planning to attend the University of Louisville:
A one-year full-tuition scholarship and possible partial tuition scholarships awarded to students best
exemplifying the following characteristics: leadership ability, academic achievement, breadth of interests
and financial need as determined by a committee of club members

A $1,000 Michael R. Baer tuition scholarship awarded preferentially to a student whose parent or guardian
is a recovering, current patient or victim of terminal illness.

To be eligible, you must:
Be a resident of Fayette, Jessamine, Woodford, Clark, Bourbon, Scott, Harrison or Madison county.
Have submitted an application for admission to the University of Louisville
Applications must be mailed by April 15 and you must include:
Official high school transcript
Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a teacher

Go to http://louisville.edu/alumni/scholarships/Central%20Kentucky%20Alumni%20Club%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf for the application form.

Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship Due February 1st!!

admin — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:15:29 +0000

The Army Women’s Foundation recognizes the value of education. The AWF is committed to helping Army women and their children achieve their educational goals and aspirations. The Foundation’s Legacy Scholarship Program is available to all Army women – active duty, retired, National Guard, Reserve and their children. This is our small way to thank them for their service!

The Legacy Scholarships are available at either the community college level or at four year colleges and universities. Whether one wants to participate in a certificate program, study on-line or attend classes on campus, we would like to support Army women. Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential, community service and need.

Here are some of the details:

The Legacy Scholarships are available for tuition assistance at the community college level or four year academic institutions.

Community College/Certificate Program Legacy Scholarships will be awarded up to $1,000.

College/University Legacy Scholarships will be awarded up to $2,500.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: must be postmarked by February 1, 2013

Eligibility Requirements and the application form are online at http://www.awfdn.org/programs/legacyscholarships.shtml.

Contact AWF at (804)734-3078 or at info@awfdn.org with any and all questions.

Fee Free Days for National Parks

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:03:55 +0000

The U.S. Forest Service joins other federal agencies in offering fee-free days on public lands in 2013. The 2013 fee-free days are:

January 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
June 8, National Get Outdoors Day
September 28, National Public Lands Day
November 9–11, Veterans Day Weekend

“Your national forests and grasslands are a bargain any day of the year, but even more so on fee-free days,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “Whether you stay for a few hours or a few days, your public lands are some of the best travel bargains in the nation.”

Although the public can visit 98% of public lands and about 11,000 developed recreation sites for free, approximately 6,000 recreation sites require fees.

“Fee-free days are an ideal time to recapture your youth by taking your family to the outdoors,” said Robin Morgan, deputy director of the agency’s Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources. “More importantly, it’s an ideal time to introduce the young people in your life to an exceptional experience they’ll remember forever.”

Vendors who operate campgrounds and other amenities may choose whether to participate in the fee-free days. Contact your favorite campground for more information.