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03.01.19
“There is nothing permanent except change.”
- Heraclitus Dear AHS Parents, The picture above is of a special issue of the Forest Hills Journal from 1964, which is currently resting on my desk. The entire issue documents and celebrates the dedication of the new additions to Anderson High School that year. Although the pictures, articles, and advertisements are really cool to review (some of which may be found in August on our NEW AHS Timeline in the Senior Lobby!), the coolest thing was that it dawned on me this week on Wednesday morning (February 27th), that the issue was released on the same day, 55 years earlier on February 27th, 1964. How bizarre!! It just so happened that we had planned to pull our Senior Class down to Titus Auditorium this week on Wednesday for a “not-so-mid-year” meeting. Among the many topics we discussed, the first was leadership. We thanked the class as a whole for the leadership they have shown this year around Anderson High School. We also pointed out the fact that the Class of 2019 is a class that will graduate after having been students during a very historic time in the life of Anderson High School in regards to construction. These students have been incredible through it all and, though they’ll miss the completion of the building this summer, they are encouraged to come back soon as alumni to see the future enhancements. This newspaper is a reminder to me of how proud I am of our history within Forest Hills and how eager I am to continue elevating the “bar of excellence” as we continue on into the future!! Indeed, the future is BRIGHT!! Have a GREAT weekend! Rob P.S. GOOD LUCK to our AHS Robotics Team this weekend as they compete at the State Vex Competition in Columbus!! MOMENTS OF THE WEEK:
CONGRATULATIONS to AHS swimmer Grace Hastings on finishing 3rd in the 500m Free at
the State Swimming Championship in Canton last weekend!! AHS is PROUD!!
LOVE seeing students HARD AT WORK in the classroom!! Here we have some kids practicing a “Document-Based Question” in preparation for their AP exam in May!!
Had a GREAT time during each of our Spirit Days this week leading up to our dance
tomorrow night! Here we have a few others on “Twin Tuesday”!
CHECK OUT THESE KIDS staying after school working with Mr. Lynch on ACT prep!! This is
open to EVERYONE and costs NOTHING!! Love it!!
What an INCREDIBLE group of future educators!! Our AHS Teacher Academy had HUGE
successes up in Columbus at the Ed Rising State Competition!!
LOVE seeing our AHS Ski Club out and about having a GREAT time at Perfect North this week
on Wednesday!! UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS:
3/2 - Spring Dance “Get Your Glow On” - 8:30-11:30, AHS Cafeteria - Click HERE for ticket information! Questions? Contact [email protected].
3/4 - PTO Meeting, 7 pm in Main Office 3/5 - College Credit Plus - Make-Up Meeting - 6:30 pm, AHS Cafeteria 3/25 - FHSD Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm at Nagel MS 4/1 - PTO Meeting, 7 pm in Main Office 4/15 - 4/19 - Spring Break, No School 5/11 - FHFE 5K - 8:30 am at Nagel Middle School
MAY 2019 AP EXAM REGISTRATION: Parents of students in AP courses will need to register their student(s) for AP tests at this link: Spring 2019 AP Test Registration. Online registration will run from February 2nd - March 25th. If you have financial concerns, please contact Kyle Fender ([email protected]). SCHOOL FEES ARE NOW DUE! SOME NEW FEES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED! As you may be aware, all Anderson High School students are charged a small general fee and many courses have additional fees for things like workbooks, supplies, or device rental. The fees have been posted to SPS EZpay and payment is now due. Please log on to SPS EZpay to view your student’s fees and make payment. The preferred method of payment would be by credit card on SPS EZpay.
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If you are already registered with EZpay, simply log in with your email address and password. If you are new to EZpay, follow the on-screen directions to "Create an Account." To view fees, click on the Student Fees tab then student's name. Check the box next to each fee that you wish to pay and click "Add to Cart." Click “View Cart” to check out and follow the on-screen directions to complete the check out process.
Payments may also be made by check or money order made payable to Anderson High School, 7560 Forest Road, Cincinnati, OH 45255, Attention: Eileen Birk.
Final report cards, diplomas and transcripts will be held until all financial obligations are met. Notice: FHSD will waive fees for persons who are unable to afford them in accordance with its policy. For information concerning a fee waiver, please contact Eileen Birk at 513-232-2772, extension 2904, or at [email protected].
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 2ND ANNUAL SPRING FLING “GET YOUR GLOW ON”: The students chose a glow in the dark theme for this year's dance which will be held on March 2nd from 8:30-11:30 pm. Click HERE for ticket information! Students had a blast at last year's dance and we are excited, once again, to celebrate everything Anderson has to be proud of - including receiving the Momentum Award for a third consecutive year! Homecoming attire is suggested and desserts and drinks will be served. Glow necklaces will be provided at the door, but large glow sticks will not be permitted. The PTO is working hard to make sure there is plenty of glow, but as always, they need some parent support to pull off a great event for the kids. Please click here to see how you can help! Spring Fling Volunteer Opportunities! Tickets are $12 each and will be sold through midnight on Friday, March 1st. THE GREAT OAKS SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION: This June, Great Oaks is again offering summer career camps at each of our campuses. Every year the camps are different depending on which teachers are available. The offerings for this summer can be found on the website at www.greatoaks.com/camp . Registration is now open and accessed via the website. You may also click on the following short video to learn more: https://animoto.com/play/c1kDRhb1moT7fhh51RzuJQ. The cost is again $50 for a week of camp. Financial assistance is available for families in need. COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE:
AHS students continue to demonstrate leadership in the area of Community Service. Click HERE to see a snapshot of the impact Anderson Students have made this school year across each of the global goals and compared with state and national high schools. Through the combined efforts of Mrs. Kemper and Mrs. Hands (faculty members at AHS) as well as YOUR support, Anderson students have done SOMETHING for EVERY global goal. We send the national stats to the United Nations each month and this is something to CELEBRATE!!! To learn more about how your son/daughter can document his/her efforts, click HERE.
The cutoff date for 2019 Community Service Hours award consideration is Friday, April 12th. Students must submit community service hours on my.innervew.org. All students should be checking their online service resumes and making sure service hours signed up for online are credited to their accounts’ after completion of the service. All students are
eligible each year for the Inspiring Service Awards. More information and criteria can be found in the link below. Answers to your Commonly asked questions regarding AHS Community Service. If you have any questions stop by and see Mrs. Kemper in the Media Center.
TESTING INFORMATION: Questions? Contact Kyle Fender ([email protected])
National (ACT/SAT) Testing: o General Information:
It’s never too early to start looking into test preparation opportunities, accommodations request information, and registration deadlines for either the ACT or SAT. See this link for more information and resources to help get your ready for the ACT: ACT Information for Examinees. Please click on the following link for other general information: ACT/SAT Information.
o Test Prep Opportunities: All students and families looking for free, online ACT practice and
instruction can set up accounts on the ACT Academy
Students interested in preparing for the ACT have access to a Schoology course for ACT Math Preparation. It has access to full length practice tests, study guides, interactive online practice websites, PowerPoint presentations, videos with explanations, tips on maximizing calculator usage, and much more. It will also have weekly question sets covering different topics on the ACT. Students can self-enroll by using the Schoology access code 8C5D8-BNTX9. If you have any questions, please email Math Teacher Jason Lynch [email protected] or stop by Room 210.
Mr. Spitzmueller is putting a Schoology Group together to help students prepare for the Science portion of the ACT. You can join using the Schoology Group Code: FG48V-CW7JF
For pay options include TorchPrep ([email protected]) and LEAP
End of Course Testing Information: o Please view this document for information about the State's End of Course
tests/graduation requirements (also known as the AIR tests): CLICK HERE o Key dates:
o English 9 and 10 students will test on April 8-9 (small group testing April 10-11)
o US History students will test on April 25 o Math I and II students will test on April 29-30 o Biology students will test on May 1-2 o US Government (Semester 2 students) will test on May 1
AP Testing Information: Students and parents of students in AP courses should view the AP Bulletin for Students and Parents
o The deadline to apply for testing accommodations on AP tests is February 22nd. Please contact Mr. Fender to begin this process
o Students/Parents Registering for AP Courses for the 19-20 School Year (NEXT SCHOOL YEAR):
o CollegeBoard is making several changes to AP for the 2019-2020 school year. These changes include access to free resources for teachers and students; also, the test registration process is being moved from the spring to the fall. CLICK HERE for more specific information.
2019 ATHLETIC BOOSTER “REDSKIN RALLY” - 3/23, 7-11 pm:
Don’t miss out on this year’s “Redskin Rally” fundraising event. Click HERE for more information about tickets and the event! BECOME A MEMBER OF ANDERSON’S PTO: Anderson has a strong tradition of parents and staff supporting the school through membership in the PTO. Our online form is fast, secure and might just make you feel like a superhero! Your membership entitles you to a student directory and the satisfaction of knowing you are covering the costs of the programming that enriches your student’s experience throughout AHS. Your membership is critical and we thank you! https://www.foresthills.edu/anderson/about/pto.html 2018-2019 AHS YEARBOOK INFORMATION: Don’t miss out on the great memories from this school year! Buy the 2019 yearbook #AHSisFAMILY. Click on the following link for more information: buytheyearbook.com/andersonhs