AKHS KNIGHTLY NEWS

Ardrey Kell now has a twitter account! You can find us @ArdreyKellHS Another great way to keep you informed.

"Let's Tweet": Follow CMS at Follow us @CMS _ High Schools for information on scholarships, college fairs and graduation requirements. This is an excellent source of information for all juniors and seniors to follow. Sadie Hawkins Dance Saturday, February 9th AKHS 8:00 pm 11:00 pm
Congratulations to Aparna Balakrishnan, Noah Caldwell and Mary McAllister for qualifying as a National Merit Finalist. National Merit Finalist students are selected based on their PSAT and SAT scores, exceptional grades and community involvement. These students are now eligible for a potential scholarship through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Congratulations! The Ardrey Kell World Languages Department is hosting an International Dessert Festival on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Tickets are $5.00. There will be desserts from various countries, country displays and a variety show featuring various cultures.

Intermediate Theatre is hosting three unique performances this coming week February 14th, 15th, and 16th Ardrey Kell auditorium. Thursday, February 14th, bring your valentine out to Almost, Maine. Its the perfect date night! Friday, Feb 15th, we will be showcasing student-written work! Come support our talented student writers. Saturday, February 16th, come see the Trojan war as youve never seen it before in The Hysterical History of Troy. All three evenings will begin at 7pm, and tickets are only $5 at the door. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Mid-Term Transcript Procedures

Seniors: Mid-year transcript requests will be processed after the GPA and Class Rank have been updated on February 19th. All mid-year requests should be completed on the "mid-year transcript/ school report" form, not in Naviance. These forms will be available for pick up in Student Services the week of February 11th. There will be no charge for mid-year transcripts sent to the universities to which you have previously applied this school year. Please keep in mind that mid-year transcripts should only be sent to universities that have requested this information. Please see your counselor with any questions.

Attention seniors who plan to study business or marketing at CPCC The Marvin Rorie Scholarship is a $2000 scholarship to CPCC for any CMS marketing student planning to study marketing or business at CPCC. Interested students need to turn in one original copy of the application and an original transcript and 4 copies of both before spring break to Mrs. Austin in B303. Interviews will take place at the Levine campus of CPCC on Thursday, April 25 at 3:00. If there are any questions, please email Mrs. Austin at kristina.austin@cms.k12.nc.us Pick up a scholarship application from Mrs. Austin in B303.

DECA Mandatory DECA parent/student state competition meeting next Tuesday, Feb 12 at 6:00 pm in the media center. ACT WorkKeys State Exam North Carolina is administering the ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness Test to seniors who have completed four Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes with one of those being a second level course. The test will be given at Ardrey Kell High School on Wednesday, February 20th from 7:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. to all our seniors that qualify based on the previously mentioned criteria. This is a required test, no exceptions can be made. Students that qualify will be given a note with testing details through their first or second block teacher the week of February 11. If a senior has late arrival they will be expected to arrive at 7:15 that morning. For more information about the WorkKeys Test please refer to the Ardrey Kell Website.

Ardrey Kell JROTC Knights' Court School Beautification Project The Ardrey Kell MCJROTC is still taking orders for brick purchases for our Knights Court walkway, located in the front of our school. Bricks cost $50 and include three lines of engraving. A perfect way to leave a legacy for your student, past or present, or simply as a family brick! Makes a great senior gift! Order forms are available on the JROTC school wiki page, or for further information, please contact Lynn Burnett at lynn.burnett@allentate.com. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Habitat for Humanity has paired with CMS to raise money and build 5 Habitat homes in Charlotte this year. Senior Build-Up is a CMS-wide service project for seniors to give back to their community. Our school's goal is $15,000. If you would like to donate or receive more information, please go to the Ardrey Kell website and click Donate to Senior Build Up. You can also contact Anna Cameron or Jennifer Schroeder via email, found on the Faculty/Staff page. Though it is a senior-sponsored project, students of all grades are encouraged to donate and participate. Any donation amount is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

STUDENT SERVICES

Charlotte National College Fair Sunday, March 17, 2013 12:00 pm 4:00 pm The Park Expo and Conference Center Free and open to the public The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) invites all sophomores, juniors and seniors to the National College Fair coming to Charlotte. Visit www.nationalcollegefairs.org for the most updated list of colleges. Admission representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities are available to speak with students one-on-one concerning the college admission process and college life in general. All college fairs include a counseling and resource center comprised of skilled professionals and partners who can assist parents and students. Workshops are held to address testing, the college application process, and other topics of significance in the college search process. Go to www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent to: Register for the fair. Watch the video for a complete fair overview. Learn about different types of schools.

The ABC's of College Planning: A free workshop to introduce high school students and their parents to key aspects of the college search process is being held February 2, 2013 at Queens University from 9 am- 1 pm in the Sykes Learning Center. To register or for additional information, please visit www.sacac.org and look for the link to "Mini Camp College". Registration will also be held from 8:30-9:00 am the day of the workshop. "College Prep 101" Conference: Students in grades 9-12 have an opportunity to attend a conference on Saturday, February 23, at Johnson C. Smith University from 8:30 am- noon. This conference will be the first in a series; College Prep, Healthy Habits, Technology and Communication and Servant Leadership which will culminate in a four week Summer Leadership Summit. Participation will be limited to the first 75 students who register either on-line or the morning of the conference. For more information, please contact Chy Davidson at 516.967.2772 or cdavidson@chriscantyfoundation.org .
Attention 11th Grade Parents - ACT Exception Form All 11th grade students at Ardrey Kell will take the ACT on March 5th. However, if a student has taken the SAT or ACT prior to January 1, 2013 and has met specific score requirements, they may opt out of this testing requirement. Please visit the Ardrey Kell website under School Announcements for the document explaining the exception specifics along with the necessary documentation that must be filled out and turned in with the required paperwork to Jennifer Schroeder in Student Services prior to January 15, 2013. Please contact her with any additional questions.

If you have any questions or concerns about a teacher or a class, listed below are the email addresses for the administrator responsible for that department. Health, PE, ROTC, EC 9th Grade Mr. Vincent Esposito vincent.esposito@cms.k12.nc.us Foreign Language, Fine Arts Mr. Larry Drucker 11th Grade l.drucker@cms.k12.nc.us English, Science Mrs. Bridget Noah 10th Grade

bridgets.noah@cms.k12.nc.us CTE Mrs. Patty Thornton patty.thornton@cms.k12.nc.us Math, Social Studies, Student Services Mrs. Jennifer Schroeder 12th Grade jennifer.schroeder@cms.k12.nc.us