December 1, 2005

General Announcements

HO - HO- HO!  It’s December 1st.  We have 250 toys and we need to collect 100 more toys per day in order to meet our goal of 1000 toys.  The only way to meet this goal is for everyone to help.  Teachers challenge your classes - Students challenge each other.  This weekend is the perfect time to go shopping – everything is on sale.  If you want to help but don’t know what to do, just stop by the Attendance Office and find out how.  Thanks Warriors, you never let us down. 
 
Congratulations to Junior Trumpeter, Colton Crandell and Junior Bass Trombonist, Jeff Henton for being selected to the 2006 All State Jazz Band!  This is the first time Arapahoe has had this many musicians selected to the prestigious All State Jazz Band!!  Colton was evaluated to be 1 of the 5 best jazz trumpeters in the state!  Jeff was selected as the very best Bass Trombonist in the state!!  They will perform at The Broadmoor Hotel this January 21st!!!  Congratulations Jeff and Colton!!!!

Hey Pride Tribers!! Let’s get our mugs in the yearbook.  Meet in room E-8 at 4:25 on Monday, December 5th.   Also, there are several of you who have not picked up your t-shirts yet.  See Ms. Durow in the science office to get it.

Club yearbook pictures will be taken on Monday, Dec. 5. Check the posters in the halls for the time assigned to your club and then meet in the art hall 15 minutes before you are scheduled.

Hey guys!  It’s time for another community service just ‘cause meeting, today in room C-19.  We’re adopting a family for the holidays and we’re going to be serving dinner to homeless people, so we need you there!  It’s not too late to join!  Hope to see you there!

FREE practice SAT and ACT offered by the Princeton Review!  Learn test taking techniques and receive a detailed score report. Reserve your spot online at PrincetonReview.com.

All Thespians attending the Colorado State Thespian Conference must attend a short meeting at 2:20 today.  Check call board for details or see Mr. Earley.

FBLA members; let’s go shopping.  Don’t forget we are shopping today after school for our Adopt a Family.  See you at Target!

Tickets are now on sale for Jazz I and The Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs’ performance at Dazzle’s Jazz Club in Downtown Denver, on Monday, December 5th.  Professional Jazz Vocalist, Barbara Paris will be singing with Jazz I and the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra will perform following Arapahoe’s set.  Performances start at 7pm, and the cost is just $10, which will get you into the Dec. 5th event, as well as a future Dazzle’s jazz concert.  Tickets are now available from any Jazz I student, or they can also be purchased in the Band Office.

A reminder to all TSA members that we will have our TSA Holiday party slash meeting this Monday, December 5th from 2:30 to 3:15 in room E-10.  We will then gather to get our club picture taken at 3:35.  It is important for all club members to attend this fun meeting.  We will be setting plans for 2nd semester!!  Hope to see you there.  Please see Mr. McMullen for questions.
Attention new NHS  members.  If you were not present at the Induction ceremony, you may pick up your certificate from Mrs. Lobser in the Enrichment Room. The first NHS meeting for new members is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7th right after school in the Forum. We need all new members to attend this important and short informational meeting.

Attention all Student Council Members and Officers!!  If you are planning on attending the Tri School Retreat, your permission forms and money are due by Friday Dec. 2nd. Don’t miss out on a great leadership retreat opportunity. Get your payment in TODAY!!

The Library will close at 2:00 on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Students will be asked to leave shortly before 2:00 and will not be able to use the library again until Thursday, Dec. 8. Please plan accordingly.

Athletics

The Arapahoe girls swimming and diving team will compete against Regis today. The meets starts at 4 PM. Saturday the Warriors will compete against Rock Canyon beginning at 12 noon. 


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 Knowledge Trivia Experts! We need your help! The Fall Knowledge Master Open is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6 after school in room N-3. Please see Mrs. Lobser in the Enrichment Room to sign up.

Hey Habitat for Humanity members--there will be a brief meeting after school today, in room C-13.

Attention World Affairs Challenge Members, we will meet in C-6 right after school on today.  Bring your ideas regarding conflict in the world.

Meeting Monday, Marvelous Movie fest.  Many members, new members, Monday, Monday.  Mel Brooks.  Men in Tights.  Mick  Mrozek.  Come to Film Club at 2:30 on Monday, December 5th in Room C-20.

Origami Club will be held this Friday after school from 2:15-3:00 p.m. in the Enrichment Room. We will make holiday ornaments and bows. See you there! New members are always welcome!