This is a reminder that SCPS is IN SESSION on Friday, December 13th. The SCPS Board of Education amended the school calendar when school was canceled on September 27th due to inclement weather. December 13th is no longer a Defense of Learning Day. We will see you in school on Friday! Please visit our website to find the amended 2024 - 2025 calendar.
https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/2024-2025-school-calendar
See pictures of the parade, our exhibitions of learning, & help us celebrate Mr. Allen Phillips, SCPS Board Member who never missed a meeting during his 36 years of service to Shelby County Public Schools. https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-47019
ATC Hosts Blood Drive
Lucas Cannon Capitalizes on Second Chance Blood Donors Provided Him
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfrUgvF_2tY
With all that Lucas Cannon has been through following a horrific farming accident when he was just a teenager – given just a 1-2% chance of survival and losing the entirety of his right leg – it’s a refreshing education in humility to hear him describe the responsibility he believes he owes to replenish the blood supply after using more than 150 units to preserve his life.
“That’s an incredible amount,” Lucas said. “Using that many units in that short span, it has to take a toll on the blood center.”
Lucas pointed to routine surgeries, cancer patients, organ transplants and other traumas that require blood on an everyday basis. The need for blood is constant, and it’s not lost on Lucas nearly 15 years removed from the life-changing trauma.
When, in 2009, Lucas accidentally knocked the family tractor into gear, throwing him to the ground and ultimately underneath the eight-ton four-wheeler – shattering half his pelvis and his right leg – it altered Lucas’ life, but it didn’t stop him.
“If it wasn’t for the selfless act of donating blood, I wouldn’t be here,” Lucas said. “I used so much of it, I don’t have my original blood in my body. I’m made up of however many people donated. It’s not mine anymore. It’s these other people who were kind enough to take a few minutes to save my life.”
At 30 years old, Lucas is thriving. He graduated high school less than two years after the accident, went off to college at Northern Kentucky University, competed all over the country for six years in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, and is now working at the nationally renowned Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
“As weird as it sounds, I don’t think I would change anything,” Lucas said. “I think I’m a much better person going through what I went through. I am as successful as I thought I would be at 16 years old. Nothing’s held me back.”
Donations from people like you not only save Lucas' life, it gives them an opportunity to pursue their dreams.
All donors who give at this upcoming drive will receive a KBC thank you item for donating.
Please click the blue link below to sign up for this drive.
Shelby County ATC
Friday, 12/19/24 (8:30 -1:30)
230 Rocket Lane
Presentation Room
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Check out what's happening in Shelby County Public Schools.
https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-45601
We are excited to invite you to our next Community Conversation on December 10th from 11:30 - 1:00 at Kentucky Farm Bureau! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to initiate conversation in Shelby County to build on local responses to the needs of students and families and improve academic outcomes through the Community Schools strategy.
Check out our weekly newsletter recapping the Inspired Learning, Leading, and Living in Shelby County. #weareshelbyinspired
https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-44725
Please click here for this week's Missile Matters Parent Newsletter.
https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-east-middle-school/newsletters/missile-matters-east-middle-parent-newsletter-44396
Thank you.
Fall Picture Retake Day is TOMORROW at East Middle School!
East Middle is very proud to announce our Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Shelby Sheets.
Congratulations Shelby! Thank you for all you do for our Missiles.
SCPS Weekly Leadership Connection with Dr. Matthews! Upcoming events, pics of our students Learning, Leading, and Living! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-43036
This is a reminder that there is no school for Shelby County Public Schools on Monday, November 4th (Professional Development Day) and Tuesday, November 5th (Election Day.) We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, November 6th.
Dr. Matthews's Weekly Leadership Connection highlights the Inspired Learning, Leading, and Living in Shelby County Public Schools. There is. Also, there is a list of upcoming events for next week! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-29751
East Middle will send home Report Cards during the week of 10/28/24. Thank you for your patience.
Dear East Missile Families,
The PTSA is hosting a Halloween Silent Disco, Friday after school until 5:30. Costumes are encouraged, provided they comply with dress code. The cost is $10 per student. Forms & money are due back to school by Thursday.
We also need some volunteers to help with concessions and monitor the dance floor. You’re welcome to dress up as well. Sign up using the link below.
Join us Tuesday evening at 6 in the library, for our October meeting.
Thank You Much,
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60B0A49AAAD2DA6FC1-52535901-silent
EMS Families: watch our Facebook page and your email for an opportunity for any boys interested in trying out for lacrosse.
Dr. Matthews, Superintendent of Shelby County Public Schools, shares his examples of Inspired Learning, Leading, and Living in the district. https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-15816
Dr. Matthews, Superintendent of Shelby County Public Schools, shares his examples of Inspired Learning, Leading, and Living in the district. https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-15816
Families,
TWO Reminders:
EMS has rescheduled its Open House. It will NOT take place tonight.
Also, please remember tomorrow (Friday) is Picture Day. Tell your students to SMILE!
Thank you.
East Middle School is having Picture Day-TOMORROW- Friday, October 4. Bring your best smiles!!