Monday, November 13, 2006

November 13, 2006

General Announcements

Just a reminder: Second semester schedules will be passed out Friday, November 17th and if you have fines with the library or bookkeeping department you WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR SCHEDULE until they are resolved. It’s up to you to check the fine lists for your name. The Bookkeeping fine list is located on the bulletin board across from the Bookkeeping Office. And the Library has lists located in both the North & South hallways and in the library. The deadline to do this is Wednesday, November 15th.

Do you love great Italian food? Join the Arapahoe Band Boosters at Romano’s in Highlands Ranch this Tuesday for a dine-in or take out dinner and help support the Arapahoe band program. Just let your server know you are supporting the band or stop by the band room to pick up a flyer. Romano’s is easy to get to- it’s right next to the theater in Highlands Ranch. Enjoy an authentic Italian meal and help out your school while you’re at it. See you there!

YOU BETTER WATCH OUT, YOU BETTER NOT CRY, YOU BETTER NOT POUT, I’M TELLING YOU WHY…SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN. Yes….Santa is coming to bring a new toy for each boy and girl at Ashley Elementary and the Denver Indian Health and Family Services Center. Today is the kickoff for the AHS Toys for Tots. Help us make a child’s dream come true. Join us by bringing a new toy, priced between $10 and $15, to the Attendance Office. Our goal is 1000 toys. We know Arapahoe can make it happen! Let’s make this a special holiday for the kids.

DON'T FORGET!! DECA Students who are signed up to go to Districts need to turn in all money and permission slips by Wednesday in order to hold your spot!

Seniors and juniors: There will be an informational meeting about the Presidents Leadership Class at CU Boulder today, November 13, during both 1st and 2nd lunches in the Forum. Sean Kenney, 2006 AHS grad and PLC member, will answer questions at both presentations.

Attention all FBLA members! We have a meeting today November,13th. We will be signing up for competition because deadlines are just around the corner! All dues need to be paid by Monday 20th to Mrs. Swank. See you today in S1 after school!

Congratulations go to competitors at the Creek-East Turkey Speech and Debate Meet for this past weekend. Nathan Arnold and Sam Hustis were quarter-finalists in Public Forum Debate. Tony Justis and Ben Horblit were awarded excellent ribbons. This coming weekend the Arapahoe speech and debate team will be competing at the Denver Public Speech and Debate tournament. Good luck!

The cafeteria will be serving a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings this Thursday, November 16th, during both lunches for $4. Please come by and enjoy a great meal.



Athletics

The girl’s swim team is having a mandatory parent’s meeting on Monday, November 13th @ 7pm in the forum. You may arrive at 6:30 if you need to attend the academic awards ceremony.

Kate Spring, a junior, plays on the Varsity Field Hockey Team for Mountain Vista High School. Kate has been selected as Honorable Mention for the All-State Field Hockey Team. Congratulations.

Reminder to boys varsity soccer players; uniform check in is today at 2:30 in room C-7.

Attention all Girls Swimmers and Divers: There is a parent meeting in the Forum tonight at 7 PM. This meeting is very important for new team members. Practice groups are posted on the pool entrance windows. The advanced training group begins at 2:30 PM and the Progressive training group starts at 5:00 PM. All pink clearance cards must be turned in before you can participate. If you do not have your pink card - you must attend practice but you cannot swim or dive.

Attention AHS 9th thru 12th football players, there will be a short meeting after school today at 2:30pm in the forum.


Student Initiated Groups-

The Remember Club asks you to buckle up and take care of one another.