Wednesday, March 22, 2006

March 22, 2006

General Announcements

Hey Warriors! Do you have a large supply of spirit and energy, and a desire to represent YOUR school?! If so, you may be just the person to join one of the Arapahoe High School Cheerleading Teams. Please plan to attend a MANDATORY Parent-Athlete meeting today, March 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the Forum. This is the only meeting, so if you plan to try out, you must attend. See Ms. Pramenko in the main office if you have any questions.

Seniors: Metro State College is hosting an Open House on Saturday, April 1st from 10AM to 2PM. This is a great opportunity to explore the Auroria campus and get your questions answered. For more information, come to the Post Grad Center.

The Denver Zoo is hosting its 6th annual High School Career Day on Saturday, April 22. This is wonderful opportunity for students to learn about careers for zoo professionals. For more information, come to the Post Grad Center.

Arapahoe High School Toms, Varsity Poms Team Try-Outs, 2006-2007
MANDATORY Informational Meeting today, March 22, 2006,
6:30 pm in the AHS LIBRARY. You AND a parent must attend if you are interested in trying out. This is the ONLY meeting to receive paperwork- PLEASE BE THERE. Questions? Contact: Maureen TenEyck (303) 347-6058
Try-Out clinics: April 12th and 13th from 6pm-8pm, Auxiliary Gym
Try-Outs: April 14th from 6pm-9pm, Auxiliary Gym
Clinic and Try-outs are mandatory and are closed to the public.
Current athletic physical is required for try-outs.

Hey Arapahoe our 5th Annual Wish Week is coming soon! Arapahoe is partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to make Carissa's dream of going on a Disney Cruise, and Rachel's dream of going to Hawaii come true. All the fun will last from April 3-April 7 and there will be lots of exciting ways to get involved. The CU Buffoons will be performing on Monday April 3 at 7pm in the auditorium. Also the Senior v. Faculty Basketball game is Thursday April 6 at 7pm in the gym with an extraordinary half-time show featuring the Special Olympics Basketball team v. the Faculty! Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults and will be on sale during the week of March 20! So be sure to gear up.

If you're a senior and are interested in a chance to play in the Wish Week Senior vs. Faculty basketball game, see Mr. Holman in the Math Office as soon as possible for more information.

There will be a lost and found table in the cafeteria this week. Please check the table to see if anything belongs to you.

The South Metro Regional Destination ImagiNation competition is scheduled for Saturday, March 25. The following students will represent Arapahoe: Matt DeDionisio, Alexandra Hall, Elliott Quant-Larkins, Keely Quinn, Sean Rohde, Janie Williamson, Katie Evans, Matt Evans, Carla Carroll, Amanda Lay and William Ho. Good luck to our DI teams!

Students who took the Practice SAT on Sat, 3/11, the feedback session is TONIGHT, Wednesday, from 7-8:30 in the cafeteria. Your test booklets and answer sheets will be returned and there will be discussion of test taking strategies.

Athletics

Attention all girl swimmers and divers: if you were not at the banquet, or forgot, please stop by coach Richmond’s office this week to pick up your banners and packets. We need them to be gone by spring break! Thanks

Attention all baseball fans! Come support your varsity team as they take on Ponderosa at Coors Field, this Friday, March 24th. It’s free and a great experience for everybody. Talk to Nathaniel Weems, Scott Case, or Luke Hardcastle or stop by the table in the cafeteria at lunch if you want tickets. There will be a bus for anybody who wants to ride on it. It only costs two dollars. Sign up at lunch in the cafeteria if you would like to ride. The bus will be back at the school by 7pm. We’d love to see everybody out there!

Attention all girls basketball players. If you are interested in playing in the JAM league this spring and summer please get a hold of Ms. Korn THIS week in the math office!

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 Origami Club Members! Plan to attend a short meeting after school on Friday, March 24th, in the Enrichment Room. See you there!

Hey Arapahoe! Warriors of the Word, Arapahoe’s Bible Club will be meeting for a morning of prayer, worship and fun games to kick off spring break. Come this Friday morning to room N-3 at 6:30 for our spring break madness! Get ready to party like it’s 1999!

Warrior bowlers! See you at the AMF Littleton Lanes after school today!