Monday, November 07, 2005

November 7, 2005

General Announcements


Juniors – if you received a letter in the mail that you are receiving an Academic Letter tonight – please stop by Ms. Pramenko’s office today before 2:30. Thanks!

Students:  We will be putting out the lost and found items in the cafeteria all week.   Please check to see if you have any items on the table.   All  items not picked up by Friday will be donated.

Attention all students ... Current fees and fines lists are being updated regularly from bookkeeping and are posted outside of the bookkeeping office and on the leadership window in the cafeteria.  You will not be allowed to participate in arena scheduling until all fees and fines are paid or cleared.  We are posting fines on a daily basis and will continue to do so through Thursday afternoon.  Your schedule will be pulled Friday, if you have an outstanding balance on your account, and you will not be allowed to participate in arena scheduling until your account is clear.  All course fees, athletic fees and activity fees that were invoiced and due payable in full October 31st; and all textbook, parking, athletic and supply fines must be paid in booking.  Library fines must be paid in the library.  Thank You.

Attention NHS members! Come to the next meeting after school on Wednesday, November 9, in the Forum to get a signature for your Blood Drive service hours. We will also discuss the t-shirt design and other service opportunities.
See you there!

OK, listen up Arapahoe whiz kids—yes I mean you!  Time to stop sitting on your writing, and send it out to be published in the Muse, Arapahoe’s magazine of writing & visual art.  It’s SO easy!  How easy is it?  On the Arapahoe Home page go to Activities, then Muse.  You’ll find a simple submission form online.  Piece of cake!  A cinch!  Invest two minutes of your time and you may be published in the ultra-cool magazine of the best high school in the state.   See your writing in print, where it belongs!  Help us reach our goal of two hundred submissions this week!!  Come on, you guys—you know you have a poem, essay, or story that’s worth sharing, so give it up for the Muse!  The first deadline for work is this Friday, November 11th, so  GIT ‘ER DONE!! 

Attention all TSA Members.  The TSA meeting and “Adopt a Highway” cleanup has been cancelled for today.  We will plan on next Monday, November 14th to meet and work on this service project!  Please check e-mail and announcements for updates.

Is your future in Vocational Training? Have we got a grant for you, $2,000 from the Colorado Masons.  Come see this and many more scholarships in the Post Grad Center.
You name it and we've got the right scholarship for you!!  Recent entries include the Hispanic Annual Salute Scholarship, Timberline Tall club of Denver, and the Christopher Columbes Essay Contest.  For more information concerning scholarship opportunities, please visit the Post-grad Center or the AHS website today!

FBLA Members, it’s competition time.  We have a MANDATORY meeting today @ 2:20 in the Tiered Classroom.  Come sign up for competitions.  See an officer or Mrs. Moots if you have any questions.  Don’t forget today @ 2:20 in the Tiered Classroom.

Students: Do we have an incredible opportunity for you! Oxford Learning offers you 2 test prep/study help sessions for only $25 per 90 minute session.  You get 2- 90 minute sessions at this bargain price.  Check with Mrs. Lewallen in the Post Grad Center or call 303-221-4600 to make a reservation.

CHECK THOSE LIBRARY FINE LISTS!
Do you have overdue library books or fines and haven’t taken care of them?
You have until noon Friday, November 11th  to clear your fines. If you wait your registration card will be held.  Check the fine lists, located on the student bulletin boards in the north and south hallways and in the library.  DON”T LET A FINE KEEP YOU FROM REGISTERING ON TIME!

College reps here at Arapahoe this week.
Tues: Baker University at 1:00 pm;
Wed:  Western State College at 12:30 pm;
Thurs:  University of Wyoming at 10:00 am.
Interested students may sign up in the Guidance Center

Attention all FCCLA members:  We will have a short meeting after school today in room E2.  Please attend as we have some important upcoming dates to discuss.  New members are always welcome!  See you there!


Athletics

Congratulations to the freshman football team on their 38-18 win over Hinkley on Saturday.  This win marks their 6th straight victory!  Great season Warriors!  Do not forget equipment turn in today after school.

There will be a meeting for all students wanting to participate in baseball on Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00pm., in the tiered classroom.  We will be going over all of the off season workouts.

AHS Special Olympics Basketball team is looking for partners to play on the team.  Practices are on Monday nights from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Arapahoe.  Practices start in November and the season runs through the end of February.  If you are interested, please see Mrs. Pepe in room S6 to sign up.  If you have picked up an application, please turn it.  We are still looking for help.

Today is the First Day of Wrestling Practice.  Practice will begin at 2:45 in the New Wrestling Room.  Make sure you bring your pink card.  See you there!

Student Initiated Groups
Disclaimer of School Endorsement- The following announcements concern a student interest group, which is not sponsored or endorsed by Arapahoe High School or Littleton Public Schools.  The
school’s compliance with federal law  permitting such groups to meet on school property does not constitute school or district support for the group’s purpose or the content of any of the group’s meetings or activities.  

Attention Chess Players! Tuesday's after school chess practice is cancelled. We will have practice on Thursday, November 10th instead of on Tuesday this week. See you then!