Announcements for Week 1/27/14-1/30/14

National Honors Society: There is a sponsored point opportunity at Mann Elementary; see Media Center for more details. Next membership meeting is Monday, February 3rd.
-Seniors keep in mind you must have all your points by the end of March. This is a great opportunity to get a sponsored point.

Students who have failed a core course (Math, Science, Social Studies, or English) for the first semester, may be eligible for credit recovery. Letters were sent home this past week and registration for this is due on Friday. The credit recovery program is an after school program that is every Tuesday and Thursday beginning on Tuesday, February 4th and lasts for 5 weeks. Please see your counselor or Assistant Principal if you have any questions.

Ryle Places 2nd in the District Governor's Cup

Congratulations to the following students for earning medals at the District Governor's Cup competition and a berth in the Regional Competition to be held in Oldham Co.

Connor Hutcherson - 1st place  Math
Will Hornsby - 2nd place Science
Riley Kneale - 5th place Science
Samantha Stanton - 3rd place Lang Arts AND 3rd place Arts & Humanities
Glenn Stanton - 4th place Lang Arts AND 4th place Arts & Humanities
Rachel Lietzow - 2nd place Composition
Alex Warner  - 3rd place Composition
Allyson King - 4th place Composition

Future Problem Solving Team - 1st place

Although we did not win a berth in the Regional Quick Recall competition, we were ranked 3rd at Districts.
All these score combined awarded us enough points to earn the trophy as 2nd place in overall scores for District competition. Yes, we have another KY-shaped tropy to add to our display !!!

Congratulations to everyone and good luck at Regionals!

Announcements for Week 1/13/14-1/17/14

Spanish Honors Society: There will be a meeting in Mrs. Call's room right after school on Tuesday, January 14. Purpose of meeting is to pick-up information about the 2014 Conference.

Ryle Gaming Club: Meetings being switched to Tuesday's weekly.

Dance Team: Make sure to check out the Mr. Ryle candidate posters on the Media Center Windows! Voting begins Friday, January 17 until Thursday, January 23 during lunch! Don't forget to vote for your favorite!

Art Club: The Art Club will have a meeting at Erpenbeck Elementary on Wednesday, January 15th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm to work on a mural.

Junior Board: Mandatory meeting immediately after school Thursday, January 16th in room 104. Bring all candy sale items. We will be planning for the fashion show and talking about themes.

Softball: All girls interested in trying out for the 2014 softball season there is a MANDATORY conditioning will begin Monday, January 13th at 3:30 pm at KAOS. More information is in the office. Also, if you plan on trying out (even if you play a winter sport) you need to sign up in the main office. If you do not yet have a physical, please make arrangements to get one before tryouts start Febuary 15th. Go Raiders!

Announcements for Week 12/2/13-12/6/13

Yearbook: 2013-214 yearbooks are now on sale! Currently $65 and $70 with personalization. Buy now before prices go up. Purchase your book through the main office, Ms. Gambrel in room 123, or online off the Ryle website by December 13th. Also, go like the Larry A. Ryle High School's yearbook page on facebook to get a preview of this years book.

Science Honors Society: There will be a brief meeting after school on Thursday, in Mr. Martin's room, room 228. Important point oppotunities will be announced. Again, meeting after-school on Thursday.

English Honors Society: We will have a brief meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd in the library at 2:30 pm. This will be an informational meeting. Also, if any EHS members are interested in service points, stop by room 129 for an angel from our angel tree.

Drama: Auditions for "The Drowsy Chaperone" will be held from 2:45-5 pm in the auditorium this Tuesday and Wednesday. Callbacks on Thursday.

Any student interested in competing for written assessment or compostion, please sign-up outside rm. 208 by Wednesday.
The tryout test will be held this Thursday in rm. 208 after school. See Mrs. Hockney for more information.

National Honors Society: NHS baskets for cheer is coming up, but we need baskets! Any student or teacher that has a new or gently used basket they could donate, please drop it off in the library by Wednesday December 11th. Please know you will not be getting this basket back. Thank you and please donate!

Baseball: Any Sophomore, Junior, or Senior interested in trying out for Baseball this Spring there will be a sign up meeting in room 117 during Wednesday R.A.P.  Important conditioning and try out information will be passed out.
*Freshman and mandatory R.A.P. students should see Coach Roesel during their lunchtime in the commons or the gym.

Basketball: The boy's basketball game that was scheduled on Friday is now moved to this Thursday right after the girl's team!

Ryle PTSA Craft Show - Message to All

The following message was sent to all households this afternoon.

Hello, students, parents and staff of Larry A. Ryle High School.  This is your principal, Matthew Turner.

I am calling to notify you that the Ryle PTSA will be hosting their annual craft show at Ryle High School this weekend on Friday, November 22^nd and Saturday, November 23^rd.  The craft show is the largest in the Northern Kentucky area and is our annual fundraiser for our PTSA.  Proceeds from the craft show go towards hosting our after-prom activities, the responsible young driver program, and other specific classroom and instructional needs.  Please make plans to support this great event.  Volunteers are needed to assist in many areas.  Students may use volunteering at the craft show for part or all of their required 5 hours of community service.

Other special events for your calendars are:

·        Mid-term progress reports for the 2^nd quarter grading period will handed out to all students on Monday, December 2^nd.

·        Student/Parent scheduling conferences for the 2014-15 school year will be held on Monday, February 17^th.  More details will follow.

·        All junior students will be taking the ACT test at Ryle High School on Tuesday, March 4^th.  This test will be part of our school accountability and can also count for college admissions.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 384-5300 and our office staff will be glad to assist you.  It is critical that we all work together to keep our students moving in the right direction.

Thank you and remember make it a great day or not, that choice is always yours!

Announcements for Week 11/18/13-11/22/13

Ryle High School junior Chelsea Fite,17, has completed the work for her Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization's highest acheivement. As part of the Gold Award project, she decorated, laid new carpet, painted and donated items like a washer and a sweeper to the shelter, located on Scott Street in Covington. Scouts seeking the award have to identify "a need in the community that's lasting" and volunteer atleast 80 hours on the project. "When I went into it, I thought it was just a project," Chelsea said. "Then is became a part of me." "Chelsea has been a true blessing for our shelter and each night that she volunteers brigns a lot of joy to our guests with her positive attitude and willingness to help," shelter director Rachael Winters said in an email. "She has taken the time to get to know our guests and now sees them beyondtheir label of 'homeless' but as a human being like herself. We along with her Grandparents are extremely proud of her.

Student Council: Operation Christmas Child is in full swing. Please make sure all filled boxes are turned in every day this week. Reminder the RAP class with the most boxes wins a warm breakfast. The last day to turn in boxes in THIS FRIDAY!
-Blood Drive sign ups are still being taken during lunch this week. You must be at least 16 years old and weigh 115 lbs. Spaces are filling up so sign up todya.
-Also Student Council Members please check the door of room 241 for important information.

Caudill/Drama Cappies Critics: There will be a brief meeting after school Wednesday in room131.

Peer Tutoring: Peer Tutors are needed to work at the craft show this weekend. Peer Tutors that are available, please see Mrs. Boeckman to sign up. Proceeds go the the Mtt room.

Softball: Any girl interested in trying out for the 2014 Ryle softball team, please pick up a conditioning schedule in the main office. The first work out will be Monday, December 2nd at 3:45. This is not mandatory but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Contact Ali Crupper with any questions.

Math Honors Society: If you want to buy a MHS t-shirt, order forms are available outside of Mrs. Kanabroski's room, room 203 until Friday November 22nd. There will not be an extension! Also, don't forget to check room 203 for up-coming paint opportunities and the problem of the week.

PTSA Craft Show: The Ryle PTSA Craft Show is  Friday, November 22nd 7-10pm and Saturday, November 23 9am-4pm.
Many volunteers are needed during these times and Friday November 22 immediately after school. Sign up in the front office.

*Fall Underclass In-House Retake Day at Prestige Portraits Studio! Friday, December 6, 2013. 3:30pm until 6:30pm.

Announcements for Week 11/11/13-11/15/13

I am pleased to say that Ryle had good school participation in the Reflections contest and did well at district. The district winners will be recognized at a Reflections Celebration on November 21st. at 7pm. At that time it will be announced if they are advancing to state competition. The Reflections Celebration will be held at Campbell County High School.
The list of winners follows:
Visual Arts:

• Joy Strunk - School Winner
• Alondra Griffin- School Winner
• Hannah Fancher- School and District Winner
• Alexandra King- School and District Winner
• Madison Murphy- School and District Winner

Literature:

• Emily Wiehoff - School and District Winner
• Madison Murphy- School and District Winner
• Harper Hempel- School and District Winner
• Seira Ikarashi- School and District Winner
• Lauren Berger- School and District Winner
• Courtney McDaniel- School and District Winner

Photography:

• Kaitlyn Eleniak- School and District Winner
• Madison Murphy- School and District Winner
• Joy Strunk- School and District Winner

Dance Choreography:

• Kaitlyn Eleniak- School and District Winner

Film Production:

• Katie Freeman- School and District Winner

Science Honors Society: All new and returning Science Honors Society members, there will be an induction breakfast before school at 7:25. For all returning members, you can bring a breakfast item for a point, sign up with an officer. If new mebers have questions about their membreship, they can ask an officer or Mr. Matin

Girls Basketball: If any would be interested with being the video coordinator and/or manager for the girls basketball team this season, please come see Coach Jackson in room 120 or in the Gymnasium. We need your help!

Drama: Ryle Drama will be performing its Fall Drama, "Bang! Bang! You're Dead" this Thursday thorugh Saturday. Showtimes are at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 7 pm. Adults are $8 and students are $5.

PTSA: The Ryle PTSA Craft Show  is Friday, Nov. 22nd 7-10pm and Saturday, Nov. 23 9am-4pm.
Many Volunteers are needed during these times and Friday, Nov 22 immediately after school. Sign up in the front office.

Guidance: University of Kentucky is looking for qualified high school seniors who are interested in workign as a student athletic trainers at U.K.  This is for any student who has any interest in a career in medical field, such as athletic training, physical therapy, nursing, pre-med, etc. Scholarships are available after a student completes one year in the program and are awarded based on a student's performance in the athletic training room and the classroom. Applications are in the guidance office.

Ski Club: There will be a meeting after school Tuesday, November 19th after school in Rm 107. Please return permission slips! This weekend is the last weekend to register on line for the club price! If you have any qustions please see Ms. Renner.

Spanish Honors Society: If you are interested in dining at Rio Grande on Sunday November 17, please stop by Mr. Astudillo's room to pick-up details.