December 17, 2007

General Announcements

The Toy Delivery to Fairview Elementary will be Tuesday, Dec. 18. If you have turned in a permission slip to participate, please be in the circle drive at 12:15 Tuesday. If you have questions, please check with the Attendance Office.

PSAT results are in! If you took the PSAT, you can pick up your test results in the Guidance Office.

A reminder to the Art Club…your gifts for the family that you are sponsoring are due Monday after school. Please see Mrs. Hawthorne or Mrs. Hitchens if you have any questions.

Hey Amnesty members and anyone else interested in helping humanity!

We will be writing our holiday cards for human rights activist who are prisoners of conscience on Tuesday, in N-6 at 12:15 pm. Please bring a pack of holiday cards and a book of stamps and we will provide food. A fun time will be had by all, see you on Tuesday!

Athletics

Attention Girls’ Soccer Players: If you plan on doing indoor soccer at the Family Sports Bubble in January and February, you must get your money and travel forms in to Mr. Bast by Tuesday.

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Hey Warriors! Would you like to buy a Diversity Club t-shirt? It’s only $10. Payments are due no later than December 20^th. Drop by the library to make your payments to Mr. Murphy. Shirts will be delivered after winter break.

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

December 14, 2007

General Announcements

It’s almost here. The week you’ve all been waiting for – no, not winter break – FINAL EXAMS! Finals run from December 17 through December 20 with 3 exams each day. The kitchens will be open until 12:30 each day. Lunch will not be served. All buses will run on a regular schedule.

Check with your teachers and on flyers around the school to confirm your specific testing times.

Prepare & always do your best! GOOD LUCK, WARRIORS!!!

Special Drama Club meeting today after school. Check the call board for details. If you are not currently a member and would like to be, see Mr. Earley.

The Toy Delivery to Fairview Elementary will be Tuesday, Dec. 18. If you have turned in a permission slip to participate, please be in the circle drive at 12:15 Tuesday. If you have questions, please check with the Attendance Office.

"And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor shall be lifted - nevermore!" - The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe. Do you have poems like this? Do you like to write stories or create art? Submit to the Muse! Go to the AHS website and click on Activities, then Muse,

PSAT results are in! If you took the PSAT, you can pick up your test results in the Guidance Office.

Attention Model UN- if you haven’t done so already let Ms. Hurt or Ms. DiSepio know your country selection!

A reminder to the Art Club…your gifts for the family that you are sponsoring are due Monday after school. Please see Mrs. Hawthorne or Mrs. Hitchens if you have any questions.

Hey Amnesty members and anyone else interested in helping humanity!

We will be writing our holiday cards for human rights activist who are prisoners of conscience on Tuesday, in N-6 at 12:15 pm. Please bring a pack of holiday cards and a book of stamps and we will provide food. A fun time will be had by all, see you on Tuesday!

Athletics

Attention Girls’ Soccer Players: If you plan on doing indoor soccer at the Family Sports Bubble in January and February, you must get your money and travel forms in to Mr. Bast by next Tuesday.

The Arapahoe Girls swimming team beat Heritage last night 98 - 87. Leading the way for the Warriors were state qualifiers Sam Abrams, Dani Howe, Beth Ambrozic and Paige Newell. Saturday, the Warriors will compete at the High School Invitational.

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Attention Habitat for Humanity members going on the December 21st build: There is a mandatory meeting today. Come to C-18 to get your waiver and information on the build. If you are not there, your spot will be given away.

Hey Warriors! Would you like to buy a Diversity Club t-shirt? It’s only $10. Payments are due no later than December 20^th. Drop by the library to make your payments to Mr. Murphy. Shirts will be delivered after winter break.

There will be a meeting of the Gay-Straight Alliance after school today in room W-101. There will be snacks, a great time with friends, and a supportive, hate-free environment.

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

December 13, 2007

General Announcements

It’s almost here. The week you’ve all been waiting for – no, not winter break – FINAL EXAMS! Finals run from December 17 through December 20 with 3 exams each day. The kitchens will be open until 12:30 each day. Lunch will not be served. All buses will run on a regular schedule.

Check with your teachers and on flyers around the school to confirm your specific testing times.

Prepare & always do your best! GOOD LUCK, WARRIORS!!!

Tonight is the Annual Holiday Band Concert! It will take place in the theater - don't miss all the great music which will be performed by our very talented band musicians! The Pre-Concert Small Ensembles begin at 6pm, followed by the main concert at 7pm. We will feature Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and the Wind Ensemble. We will also feature our outstanding cornet trio of Melanie Brown, Steven Mumblo, and Dustin Flaum on the holiday favorite, "Bugler's Holiday!" Senior Bassoonist, Matt Cullen, will perform his senior solo feature - The Vivaldi "Bassoon Concerto." Admission is free! The Grand Finale will feature all 3 bands playing together on this year's Parade of Lights music entitled "Santa's Parade!"

Special Drama Club meeting Friday after school. Check the call board for details. If you are not currently a member and would like to be see Mr. Earley this week.

Thank you to everyone who helped load toys yesterday. Your help was much appreciated. The Toy Delivery to Fairview Elementary will be Tuesday, Dec. 18. If you have turned in a permission slip to participate, please be in the circle drive at 12:15 Tuesday. If you have questions, please check with the Attendance Office.

DECA STATE QUALIFIERS don't forget there's an informational meeting for State TODAY, right after school in room S1.

Model United Nations Club will be meeting after school today in room C-20. We will be discussing the Kent Denver Competition on February 2^nd. The topic is Post War Iraq set on February 2, 2009 and the U.S. has elected the 44^th president- Hillary Clinton with democratic control in both the House and the Senate. Interested? New members are always welcome! If you can’t make the meeting but would like to participate in the conference see Ms. DiSepio by tomorrow!

"And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor shall be lifted - nevermore!" - The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe. Do you have poems like this? Do you like to write stories or create art? Submit to the Muse! Go to the AHS website and click on Activities, then Muse,

PSAT results are in! If you took the PSAT, you can pick up your test results in the Guidance Office.

CONGRATULATIONS Arapahoe Speech and Debate Team:

Competitors at the After School Congress held at Gateway High School yesterday afternoon did very well! Nominated for outstanding speaker in their houses were:

Nathan Arnold

Will Hea

Ben Horblit

Simon Lee

Alyse White

Will Hea was runner up for Top Speaker in his house.

Ben Horblit won Top Speaker in his house.

Juniors and seniors: An Admissions representative from Metropolitan State College will be visiting at 10AM Friday in the Post Grad Center. Be sure to get a pass and permission from your classroom teacher to attend.

Juniors: Check out the Discover Scholarship Program available for juniors. Check on Naviance’s Scholarship list or come to the Post Grad Center for help.

Athletics

Attention Girls’ Soccer Players: If you plan on doing indoor soccer at the Family Sports Bubble in January and February, you must get your money and travel forms in to Mr. Bast by next Tuesday.

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Attention Habitat for Humanity members going on the December 21st build: There is a mandatory meeting this Friday, December 14. Come to C-18 to get your waiver and information on the build. If you are not there, your spot will be given away. See you all on Friday!

Hey Warriors! Would you like to buy a Diversity Club t-shirt? It’s only $10. Payments are due no later than December 20^th. Drop by the library to make your payments to Mr. Murphy. Shirts will be delivered after winter break.

There will be a meeting of the Gay-Straight Alliance after school on Friday in room W-101. There will be snacks, a great time with friends, and a supportive, hate-free environment.

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

December 12, 2007

General Announcements

It’s almost here. The week you’ve all been waiting for – no, not winter break – FINAL EXAMS! Finals run from December 17 through December 20 with 3 exams each day. The kitchens will be open until 11:30 each day. Lunch will not be served. All buses will run on a regular schedule.

Check with your teachers and on flyers around the school to confirm your specific testing times.

Prepare & always do your best! GOOD LUCK, WARRIORS!!!

Freshman, today from 2:30 to 4:00, LINK Crew will be holding Cramfest in the cafeteria for all of you. Come to Cramfest to study with friends, get help from teachers and LINK leaders regarding your studies, eat cookies, drink pop, and find out what finals are really like. Cramfest is a great way to build strong study methods by getting help from your upperclassmen LINK Leaders who have been doing this for years. So, bring your books and your brain and come prepared to study!

National Honor Society members – remember that we will have our last meeting of the semester today at 2:20 p.m. in the Forum. Seniors, you will be handing in your service logs. Juniors, now that you have been inducted into NHS, we hope you will come to your first meeting

Tomorrow night the Annual Holiday Band Concert will take place in the theater - don't miss all the great music which will be performed by our very talented band musicians! The Pre-Concert Small Ensembles begin at 6pm, followed by the main concert at 7pm. We will feature Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and the Wind Ensemble. We will also feature our outstanding cornet trio of Melanie Brown, Steven Mumblo, and Dustin Flaum on the holiday favorite, "Bugler's Holiday!" Senior Bassoonist, Matt Cullen will perform his senior solo feature - The Vivaldi Bassoon Concerto." Admission is free! The Grand Finale will feature all 3 bands playing together on this year's Parade of Lights music entitled "Santa's Parade!"

Special Drama Club meeting Friday after school. Check the call board for details. If you are not currently a member and would like to be see Mr. Earley this week.

"And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor shall be lifted - nevermore!" - The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe. Do you have poems like this? Do you like to write stories or create art? Submit to the Muse! Go to the AHS website and click on Activities, then Muse,

PSAT results are in! If you took the PSAT, you can pick up your test results in the Guidance Office.

Athletics

Special Olympic Basketball practice will be tonight at 7:00 PM in the Main Gym. Pictures will be taken for the yearbook, please wear your uniform.

Attention Girls’ Soccer Players: If you plan on doing indoor soccer at the Family Sports Bubble in January and February, you must get your money and travel forms in to Mr. Bast by next Tuesday.

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Reminder to all young Republicans: We have our yearbook picture after school near the gym, today.

There will be a meeting of the Gay-Straight Alliance after school on Friday in room W-101. There will be snacks, a great time with friends, and a supportive, hate-free environment.

The Bowling Club will meet today after school at the AMF. After the winter break, the Bowling Club will resume in January. Good luck to you all on your finals and see you in January.

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

December 11, 2007

General Announcements

Thank you to all who helped with the wrapping party yesterday. You wrapped 700 gifts in 54 minutes. You make it happen!

Freshman, Wednesday, December 12 from 2:30 to 4:00, LINK Crew will be holding Cramfest in the cafeteria for all of you. Come to Cramfest to study with friends, get help from teachers and LINK leaders regarding your studies, eat cookies, drink pop, and find out what finals are really like. Cramfest is a great way to build strong study methods by getting help from your upperclassmen LINK Leaders who have been doing this for years. So next Wednesday, bring your books and your brain and come prepared to study!

Congratulations to Ryan Beckett! He earned a perfect score on the First Round of the University of Northern Colorado Math Competition! First Round participants should see their math teacher or Mrs. Lobser in the Enrichment Room to receive their official score.

National Honor Society members – remember that we will have our last meeting of the semester tomorrow, December 12, at 2:20 p.m. in the Forum. Seniors, you will be handing in your service logs. Juniors, now that you have been inducted into NHS, we hope you will come to your first meeting.

The Sophomore class will be going to Twain Elementary on Wednesday the 12^th to decorate cookies and read holiday books to the kindergarten classes. Permission slips are on Mrs. Crookham’s desk. Slips are due back by Wednesday morning.

Special Drama Club meeting Friday after school. Check the call board for details. If you are not currently a member and would like to be see Mr. Earley this week.

"And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor shall be lifted - nevermore!" - The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe. Do you have poems like this? Do you like to write stories or create art? Submit to the Muse! Go to the AHS website and click on Activities, then Muse,

PSAT results are in! If you took the PSAT, you can pick up your test results in the Guidance Office.

Now here this! The honors freshmen students are scoring high again this year. So far, we are in a tie for first place nationally and are defending champions from last year. We had another contest and the following students helped Arapahoe maintain our perfect score:

Robbie Greenberg

Molly DeVoss

Eric Dement

Alex Gresh

Greg Randolph

Parker Semin

Chris Youngblade

Seth Donegan

and Logan Brock 7^th

and Anish Punjabi 8^th

Great job mathematicians!!

Athletics

The Sophomore boys basketball team won the Rock Canyon Shootout Tournament this past Saturday by defeating Regis in the championship game 53-43. Way to go Warriors!

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Reminder to all young Republicans: We have our yearbook picture after school near the gym, Wednesday, December 12^th.

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

December 10, 2007

General Announcements

Ho! Ho! Ho! You did it! You brought in more than 1900 toys! Almost double our goal. Every toy will go to a child less fortunate. The wrapping party is today after school in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome. Thank you for all you do, Warriors!

Freshman, Wednesday, December 12 from 2:30 to 4:00, LINK Crew will be holding Cramfest in the cafeteria for all of you. Come to Cramfest to study with friends, get help from teachers and LINK leaders regarding your studies, eat cookies, drink pop, and find out what finals are really like. Cramfest is a great way to build strong study methods by getting help from your upperclassmen LINK Leaders who have been doing this for years. So next Wednesday, bring your books and your brain and come prepared to study!

The Sophomore class will be going to Twain Elementary on Wednesday the 12^th to decorate cookies and read holiday books to the kindergarten classes. Permission slips are on Mrs. Crookham’s desk. Slips are due back by Wednesday morning.

Congratulations to Kelbie Burton and Ryan Ferguson who won best delegation at the Model United Nations Conference in Boulder on Saturday for their representation of South Africa regarding the issues in Zimbabwe and Somalia. Congratulations also to Harris Weisz and Liana Boraas who won honorable mention for their representation of France. Next conference is February 2^nd and the topic is Post-War Iraq set in the year 2009. Signups are by Friday- see Ms. Disepio if you are interested.

Special Drama Club meeting Friday after school. Check the call board for details. If you are not currently a member and would like to be see Mr. Earley this week.

"And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor shall be lifted - nevermore!" - The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe. Do you have poems like this? Do you like to write stories or create art? Submit to the Muse! Go to the AHS website and click on Activities, then Muse.

Athletics

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

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

December 7, 2007

General Announcements

Ho! Ho! Ho! You did it! The toy box in the Attendance Office was overflowing again this morning. We are at 1020 toys and still counting! We are still collecting toys in the Attendance Office and every toy will go to a child less fortunate. The wrapping party will be on Monday, after school in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome. Thank you for all you do, Warriors!

Attention Academic Peer Coaches! Please see Mr. Low in the Study Center to sign up for next semester’s peer coaching hour.

Freshman, Wednesday, December 12 from 2:30 to 4:00, LINK Crew will be holding Cramfest in the cafeteria for all of you. Come to Cramfest to study with friends, get help from teachers and LINK leaders regarding your studies, eat cookies, drink pop, and find out what finals are really like. Cramfest is a great way to build strong study methods by getting help from your upperclassmen LINK Leaders who have been doing this for years. So next Wednesday, bring your books and your brain and come prepared to study!

The Sophomore class will be going to Twain Elementary on Wednesday the 12^th to decorate cookies and read holiday books to the kindergarten classes. Permission slips are on Mrs. Crookham’s desk. Slips are due back by Wednesday morning.

AHS is participating in Speak Up 2007, a chance to have your voice heard on issues related to technology and schools. Please follow the link on the AHS Start Page or the AHS Home Page to take the survey. Deadline is December 21^st.

Overdue books & library fees $5.00 and over will now be posted in Infinite Campus.

Take time to occasionally log into your Infinite Campus portal, choose the Fee tab and check your records.

Attention Model UN Boulder Delegates: please don’t forget to stop by Ms. DiSepio’s office for driver permission forms!

"And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor shall be lifted - nevermore!" - The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe. Do you have poems like this? Do you like to write stories or create art? Submit to the Muse! Go to the AHS website and click on Activities, then Muse.

Athletics

There is an Arapahoe Invitational meet at Arapahoe for the Swim and Dive team on Saturday with diving starting at 8:30 and swimming starting at noon. There is a meet against Castle Rock tonight for JV divers and the entire swim team.

Our Arapahoe High School basketball team is playing their first home game against Dakota Ridge this Saturday at 7 p.m. We appreciate all our fans who come out and support the team and, therefore, are giving a Cookie Bouquet to one lucky winner at each home game. More surprises at the game.

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

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

December 6, 2007

General Announcements

Ho! Ho! Ho! You are incredible! The toy box in the Attendance Office was overflowing this morning. We are more than halfway to our goal of 1000 toys. We are still collecting today and tomorrow. Please continue to bring your toys to the Attendance Office. The wrapping party will be on Monday, after school in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome. Thank you for all you do, Warriors!

Attention Academic Peer Coaches! Please see Mr. Low in the Study Center to sign up for next semester’s peer coaching hour.

Freshman, Wednesday, December 12 from 2:30 to 4:00, LINK Crew will be holding Cramfest in the cafeteria for all of you. Come to Cramfest to study with friends, get help from teachers and LINK leaders regarding your studies, eat cookies, drink pop, and find out what finals are really like. Cramfest is a great way to build strong study methods by getting help from your upperclassmen LINK Leaders who have been doing this for years. So next Wednesday, bring your books and your brain and come prepared to study!

AHS is participating in Speak Up 2007, a chance to have your voice heard on issues related to technology and schools. Please follow the link on the AHS Start Page or the AHS Home Page to take the survey. Deadline is December 21^st.

Overdue books & library fees $5.00 and over will now be posted in Infinite Campus.

Take time to occasionally log into your Infinite Campus portal, choose the Fee tab and check your records.

Do you still need to take Introduction to Computer Application for graduation? If you type 35 words per minute and know basic Word, Excel and Power Point you may be able to test out of this class and into the higher level computer class. The proficiency exam will be given after school on Thursday December 6 in room S2. For more information please contact the business office.

Attention Model UN Boulder Delegates: please don’t forget to stop by Ms. DiSepio’s office for driver permission forms!

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to the prestigious 2008 All State Symphony Orchestra: Matt Cullen, Bassoon; Kevin Matthews, Timpani; Wes Leffingwell, Percussion; Emily Levin, Harp; and Emily Hall, Viola! Also, congratulations to Dan Huh for being selected as an alternate violinist. Congratulations to all of you for a job well done!!

Athletics

There is an Arapahoe Invitational meet at Arapahoe for the Swim and Dive team on Saturday with diving starting at 8:30 and swimming starting at noon. There is a meet against Castle Rock on Friday evening for JV divers and the entire swim team.

Our Arapahoe High School basketball team is playing their first home game against Dakota Ridge this Saturday at 7 p.m. We appreciate all our fans who come out and support the team and, therefore, are giving a Cookie Bouquet to one lucky winner at each home game. More surprises at the game.

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

The Gay-Straight Alliance meeting for Thursday 12/6 has been cancelled. There will be a quick meeting after school on Friday 12/7 in room W-101.

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

December 5, 2007

General Announcements

Ho! Ho! Ho! Did you know there are only two more days to turn in toys for the Toy Drive benefiting Fairview Elementary School and the Denver Indian Health and Family Services Center? Can you imagine not receiving a toy for the holidays? The toy YOU bring may be the only toy that child will receive. We need your help to put a smile on those sweet faces! Please consider shopping tonight and bringing a toy to the Attendance Office tomorrow. We know the Warrior spirit will come through and we will make those children smile!!

Attention Academic Peer Coaches! Please see Mr. Low in the Study Center to sign up for next semester’s peer coaching hour.

Freshman, Wednesday, December 12 from 2:30 to 4:00, LINK Crew will be holding Cramfest in the cafeteria for all of you. Come to Cramfest to study with friends, get help from teachers and LINK leaders regarding your studies, eat cookies, drink pop, and find out what finals are really like. Cramfest is a great way to build strong study methods by getting help from your upperclassmen LINK Leaders who have been doing this for years. So next Wednesday, bring your books and your brain and come prepared to study!

AHS is participating in Speak Up 2007, a chance to have your voice heard on issues related to technology and schools. Please follow the link on the AHS Start Page or the AHS Home Page to take the survey. Deadline is December 21^st.

Overdue books & library fees $5.00 and over will now be posted in Infinite Campus.

Take time to occasionally log into your Infinite Campus portal, choose the Fee tab and check your records.

Do you still need to take Introduction to Computer Application for graduation? If you type 35 words per minute and know basic Word, Excel and Power Point you may be able to test out of this class and into the higher level computer class. The proficiency exam will be given after school on Thursday December 6 in room S2. For more information please contact the business office.

Spanish club will be meeting after school today at 2:30 in C-21. Gracias!

Athletics

Attention: Any girl interested in playing soccer for Arapahoe this spring must attend a meeting in Room N5 today at 2:25 pm. Please bring a pen to the meeting and let Mr. Bast know if you are not able to attend prior to the meeting.

Congratulations to Arapahoe Diver Beth Ambrozic for qualifying for state yesterday at the meet against Cherry Creek and Congratulations to Arapahoe Diver Dani Howe for coming in 1st and winning the diving meet with her 2nd state qualifying score of 226.

There is an Arapahoe Invitational meet at Arapahoe for the Swim and Dive team on Saturday with diving starting at 8:30 and swimming starting at noon. There is a meet against Castle Rock on Friday evening for JV divers and the entire swim team.

Our Arapahoe High School basketball team is playing their first home game against Dakota Ridge this Saturday at 7 p.m. We appreciate all our fans who come out and support the team and, therefore, are giving a Cookie Bouquet to one lucky winner at each home game. More surprises at the game.

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Hey ADR Members! Today we have our last official meeting for this semester! Be there to get your shirt and be in our yearbook picture! We'll meet in W105 after school!

The Gay-Straight Alliance meeting for Thursday 12/6 has been cancelled. There will be a quick meeting after school on Friday 12/7 in room W-101.

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

December 4, 2007

General Announcements

We still need 700 toys for the AHS Toys for Tots! If you have not yet brought a toy, we only have 3 more days to meet our goal. There are hundreds of little children counting on you. The toys will be going to some of the Indian children in the Denver area as well as to Fairview Elementary. Bring your toys to the Attendance Office or to one of your classes. We truly appreciate all of your contributions and we know you can make it happen. Come on Warriors, show us your spirit and bring those toys in!

Attention Academic Peer Coaches! Please see Mr. Low in the Study Center to sign up for next semester’s peer coaching hour.

Freshman, Wednesday, December 12 from 2:30 to 4:00, LINK Crew will be holding Cramfest in the cafeteria for all of you. Come to Cramfest to study with friends, get help from teachers and LINK leaders regarding your studies, eat cookies, drink pop, and find out what finals are really like. Cramfest is a great way to build strong study methods by getting help from your upperclassmen LINK Leaders who have been doing this for years. So next Wednesday, bring your books and your brain and come prepared to study!

Just a reminder, the library will be closing at 2:16 today. If you need to utilize the library please try to do so before we close. Sorry for any inconvenience.

"Attention All TSA MEMBERS, Our annual Holiday party is today! Please join us and bring a toy for "Toys for Tots". There will be Food and Fun. Bring a friend who is interested in TSA and win a prize. It is Important for all members to attend as we will be taking our Club picture for the year book promptly at 2:25.

Congratulations Warrior Marching Band – we were notified yesterday that in addition to winning second place at Friday’s Parade of Lights marching and music competition, we also won 1^st place at Saturday’s lighting and overall presentation competition! That puts our cash prize winnings up to $850, and we were the overall 2^nd place band at this year’s Parade of Lights!! Congratulations Warrior Marching Band!!!

Overdue books & library fees $5.00 and over will now be posted in Infinite Campus.

Take time to occasionally log into your Infinite Campus portal, choose the Fee tab and check your records.

Athletics

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

Hey ADR Members! This Wednesday we have our last official meeting for this semester! Be there to get your shirt and be in our yearbook picture! We'll meet in W105 after school!

There will be a meeting of the Gay-Straight Alliance after school Thursday in room W-101. There will be snacks, a great time with friends, and a supportive, hate-free environment.

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

December 3, 2007

HO! HO! HO! The toy box was overflowing with close to 200 toys this morning! We truly appreciate all of your contributions and so will the kids at Fairview Elementary. However, we are still in need of about 800 more toys. Come on Warriors, show us your spirit and bring those toys in!

A reminder to all National Honor Society inductees: Please remember that we have a rehearsal after school today at 2:30 in the theater. The rehearsal will last no more than an hour. The ceremony itself starts tonight at 7:00.

Attention to all NHS volunteers who are helping with the induction ceremony tonight: If you are handing out programs, please plan to be here outside the theater by 6:15 p.m. If you are helping with refreshments, please arrive in the cafeteria by 7:30 p.m.

Overdue books & library fees $5.00 and over will now be posted in Infinite Campus.

Take time to occasionally log into your Infinite Campus portal, choose the Fee tab and check your records. Thanks!

FCCLA will have a very important meeting after school today in Room E2. We will be discussing the AHS toy drive, our adopt-a-family project, and our holiday social. We will also make plans to discuss our upcoming district and state conferences in February and April. See you there FCCLA.

Attention Academic Peer Coaches! Please see Mr. Low in the Study Center to sign up for next semester’s peer coaching hour.

FBLA is having a Holiday get together to write letters to the troops and watch the movie ”The Santa Claus”. There will be hot cocoa served. See you in room S1 afterschool!

This Tuesday, Dec. 4th the library will be closing at 2:16 for a staff meeting. If you need to utilize the library please try to do so before we close. Sorry for any inconvenience.

"Attention All TSA MEMBERS, Our annual Holiday party is this Tuesday December 4th! Please join us and bring a toy for "Toys for Tots". There will be Food and Fun . Bring a friend who is interested in TSA and win a prize. It is Important for all members to attend as we will be taking our Club picture for the year book promptly at 2:25.

There will also be a short Officer meeting tonight, Monday Dec 3.

Four of our Speech and Debate members were nominated for outstanding speaker at Cherry Creek's Student Congress. They are - Will Hea, Tony Junta, Ashley Lambert, and Alyse White.

On Saturday, the following students placed at the Overland Candlelight Speech and Debate Tournament:

Nathan Arnold - 4th place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Alexa Ankele - 4th place in Poetry Interpretation

Liana Boraas - 6th place in Dramatic Interpretation

Congratulations to all members of the Warrior Marching Band who performed in this past weekend’s Parade of Lights! Arapahoe placed 2^nd in Friday night’s Music/Marching Competition and was awarded $350! Way to go Warrior Marching Band!!

Over the weekend Arapahoe Thespians attended the Colorado State Thespian Conference with 2100 theater students from around the state. Molly Goodman was named outstanding Senior Technical Student for the entire conference and Laine Greaves-Smith won the award for Scenic Design. All auditioning seniors received call backs and scholarship offers.

Athletics

Congratulations to Arapahoe diver Dani Howe who qualified for State. Dani came in first at the Home Meet against Highlands Ranch on Thursday.

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Attention Chess Club Members! Please attend the Chess Club Practice after school today at 2:30 p.m. in the Enrichment Room. Our first chess match is Thursday, December 6^th.

Hey Habitat for Humanity members, we have an important meeting today. This meeting is mandatory if you are participating in the December 8^th build date. Also, we have new build dates available for other members.

If you are interested in joining the Young Republicans, we are having a meeting today, right after school in room C26.

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

November 30, 2007

General Announcements

As many of you may know, Arapahoe Junior Topher Wallace lost his house last week to a fire. Students and staff may donate to the Wallace Family Rebuilding Fund this week. Please stop by the table in the cafeteria to make your donation.

Attention new National Honor Society members. Remember that your induction ceremony will be Monday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the AHS theater. Also, keep in mind that there is a MANDATORY rehearsal on Monday at 2:30 in the theater. It is important that you be there so you will know your part in the ceremony and make your parents and special guests proud. The rehearsal will take about an hour. Make arrangements now!

Tonight and tomorrow night is the Downtown Denver Parade of Lights! Your Warrior Marching Band was last year’s 1^st Place Grand Champion Band, and will be leading this year’s parade!! Don’t miss the Warrior Marching Band’s Performances tonight at 8pm, and tomorrow night at 6pm. If you can’t make it downtown, you can watch the parade live tonight on Channel 9, starting at 8pm. Good luck Warrior Marching Band!!!

Thank you to those who have brought toys for the AHS Toys for Tots Drive! We have 117 toys donated. We need another 883 toys to meet our goal. We have 5 school days to make it happen. Think about shopping this weekend for a child less fortunate and make their holiday special.

Overdue books & library fees $5.00 and over will now be posted in Infinite Campus.

Take time to occasionally log into your Infinite Campus portal, choose the Fee tab and check your records. Thanks!

This is the last week that you may sign up for FBLA and still be involved with the district competition, all paper work and money is due today. Don’t be left out, join today!

Monday December 3 is our FBLA Holiday get together afterschool. We will be watching “The Santa Claus” and writing letters to our troops. Hot chocolate will be served. Meeting is in room S1. See you there.

FCCLA will have a very important meeting after school on Monday December 3^rd in Room E2. We will be discussing the AHS toy drive, our adopt-a-family project, and our holiday social. We will also make plans to discuss our upcoming district and state conferences in February and April. See you there FCCLA.

Are you a science whiz? Do you like to show off your mad science knowledge? Then you would be perfect for the National High School Science Bowl!! For the last 2 years Arapahoe has represented well against other high schools and we would like to keep it up. If you are interested in participating in the High School Science Bowl, please sign up with Ms. Durow in the science office.

Attention Academic Peer Coaches! Please see Mr. Low in the Study Center to sign up for next semester’s peer coaching hour.

Attention students, if you haven’t ordered a yearbook yet, the last day to do so is this Monday, Dec. 3^rd … pick up an order form in the front office.

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Hey Habitat for Humanity members, we have an important meeting Monday, December 3^rd. This meeting is mandatory if you are participating in the December 8^th build date. Also, we have new build dates available for other members. See you all on Monday.

If you are interested in joining the Young Republicans, we are having a meeting Monday, Dec 3^rd, right after school in room C26.

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

November 29, 2007

General Announcements

As many of you may know, Arapahoe Junior Topher Wallace lost his house last week to a fire. Students and staff may donate to the Wallace Family Rebuilding Fund this week. Please stop by the table in the cafeteria to make your donation.

Attention new National Honor Society members. Remember that your induction ceremony will be Monday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the AHS theater. Also, keep in mind that there is a MANDATORY rehearsal on Monday at 2:30 in the theater. It is important that you be there so you will know your part in the ceremony and make your parents and special guests proud. The rehearsal will take about an hour. Make arrangements now!

Overdue books & library fees $5.00 and over will now be posted in Infinite Campus.

Take time to occasionally log into your Infinite Campus portal, choose the Fee tab and check your records. Thanks!

We need some TOYS!! Only 6 more days to meet our 1000 toy goal! Maybe you have toys in your car, in your home, or maybe your toys are still at the store – this is a great week to shop. No need to wait until the last minute, you can bring your toys in NOW! If you would like to go to Fairview Elementary to deliver toys on December 18, please pick up a permission form in the Attendance Office.

Attention Knowledge Trivia Enthusiasts! The Fall Knowledge Master Open is scheduled for today, right after school in room E-9. Please see Mrs. Lobser for a permission form or print one off of her Gifted & Talented Web Page.

This is the last week that you may sign up for FBLA and still be involved with the district competition, all paper work and money is due by Friday. Don’t be left out join today!

Monday December 3 is our FBLA Holiday get together afterschool. We will be watching “The Santa Claus” and writing letters to our troops. Hot chocolate will be served. Meeting is in room S1. See you there.

Attention all French Club members!! We will be meeting in Room C21 today at 2:20 to have our picture taken for the yearbook. Please come and be prompt!!! Thanks!!

FCCLA will have a very important meeting after school on Monday December 3^rd in Room E2. We will be discussing the AHS toy drive, our adopt-a-family project, and our holiday social. We will also make plans to discuss our upcoming district and state conferences in February and April. See you there FCCLA.

Are you a science whiz? Do you like to show off your mad science knowledge? Then you would be perfect for the National High School Science Bowl!! For the last 2 years Arapahoe has represented well against other high schools and we would like to keep it up. If you are interested in participating in the High School Science Bowl, please sign up with Ms. Durow in the science office.

Athletics

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Hey Habitat for Humanity members, we have an important meeting Monday, December 3^rd. This meeting is mandatory if you are participating in the December 8^th build date. Also, we have new build dates available for other members. See you all on Monday.

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

November 28, 2007

General Announcements

As many of you may know, Arapahoe Junior Topher Wallace lost his house last week to a fire. Students and staff may donate to the Wallace Family Rebuilding Fund this week. Please stop by the table in the cafeteria to make your donation.

We need some TOYS!! Only 7 more days to meet our 1000 toy goal! Maybe you have toys in your car, in your home, or maybe your toys are still at the store – this is a great week to shop. No need to wait until the last minute, you can bring your toys in NOW! If you would like to go to Fairview Elementary to deliver toys on December 18, please pick up a permission form in the Attendance Office.

Just a reminder that tonight is the Amnesty International presentation on Fair Trade coffee. The cost is $5.00 to attend, coffee and goodies will be served along with a dynamic presentation. The event will be held at Heritage HS in the student center, we hope to see you there.

Attention all clubs, group pictures for the yearbook will be taken today after school in room E-8. Please see your club sponsor for details.

Hey Arapahoe, Key Club is creating Hero Packs for the children of troops that are overseas. Please think about bringing some fun items that are unbreakable, such as stickers, stuffed animals, a Frisbee, disposable camera, materials for photo albums or scrapbooks, journals, stationary or handwritten appreciation letters. You can drop things off at boxes in the library, Social Studies office or your history class.

Attention Knowledge Trivia Enthusiasts! The Fall Knowledge Master Open is scheduled for Thursday, November 29^th right after school in room E-9. Please see Mrs. Lobser for a permission form or print one off of her Gifted & Talented Web Page.

FBLA come be apart of our yearbook picture. Please join us today; we will be meeting in room S1 after school to take our picture.

This is the last week that you may sign up for FBLA and still be involved with the district competition, all paper work and money is due by Friday. Don’t be left out, join today!

Attention all French Club members!! We will be meeting in Room C21 on Thursday at 2:20 to have our picture taken for the yearbook. Please come and be prompt!!! Thanks!!

Are you a science whiz? Do you like to show off your mad science knowledge? Then you would be perfect for the National High School Science Bowl!! For the last 2 years Arapahoe has represented well against other high schools and we would like to keep it up. If you are interested in participating in the High School Science Bowl, please sign up with Ms. Durow in the science office.

Hey MUSE Members! We are taking our club pictures today after school. Be in the Art hallway at 2:30, and don’t forget to wear your club t-shirts!

Attention all FCCLA members: Don’t forget about club photos today after school. Our photo will be at 3:30 so plan to be in Room E2 no later than 3:10. Please let Mrs. Rains know if you will not be present for the photo.

Spanish Club will be meeting today at 2:30 p.m. in room C-21. All members please be present!

Model UN Club will be meeting today at 4:00 for Club Photos. Also, our next scheduled meeting is Thursday after school at 2:30 in C-21. Delegates for the Boulder Conference please bring your research and proposed resolutions. We will be practicing resolution writing and position paper statements so don’t miss it!

Congratulations to our talented mathematicians! Fifteen students earned a high enough score on the First Round of the University of Northern Colorado to compete in the Final Round on February 2^nd on the Greeley Campus. Please congratulate Matthew Arnold, Alexis Fons, Mary Cate McPherson, Lane Childers, Natalie Jones, Lara McDougald, Tom Roberts, Kyle Stachowiak, Ryan Beckett, Kevin Fiorini, Matt Schmidt, Michelle Shebowich, Spencer Zepelin, Matt Cullen and Sean Egan.

Athletics

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Attention Young Democrats; there will be a meeting after school on Wednesday in room C-6. Please come with an open mind and a willingness to contribute and share ideas.

The Gay-Straight Alliance will be taking yearbook club pictures at 4:10 PM on Wednesday, November 28, after the rest of the clubs. Please be present and ready at least ten minutes before this time."

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

November 27, 2007

General Announcements

As many of you may know, Arapahoe Junior Topher Wallace lost his house last week to a fire. Students and staff may donate to the Wallace Family Rebuilding Fund this week. Please stop by the table in the cafeteria to make your donation.

Congratulations AHS for winning the Broncos Wives Food Drive for the second year in a row. A few of the Bronco players like Brandon Stokley and Daniel Graham, some cheerleaders, and Miles the Mascot will present our award during first lunch today. Special thanks go out to all of Mrs. Parmenter’s choir classes for their generous contributions. We could not have won without their participation. Thanks Parmenter!

Thank you to those who have brought toys for the AHS Toys for Tots! We have 50 toys as of today. We need 950 more toys to meet our goal. No need to wait until the last minute, you can bring your toys in now. If you would like to go to Fairview Elementary to deliver toys on December 18, please pick up a permission form in the Attendance Office.

Attention all clubs, group pictures for the yearbook will be taken on Wednesday, November 28^th after school in room E-8. Please see your club sponsor for details.

Hey Arapahoe, Key Club is creating Hero Packs for the children of troops that are overseas. Please think about bringing some fun items that are unbreakable, such as stickers, stuffed animals, a Frisbee, disposable camera, materials for photo albums or scrapbooks, journals, stationary or handwritten appreciation letters. You can drop things off at boxes in the library, Social Studies office or your history class

Attention Knowledge Trivia Enthusiasts! The Fall Knowledge Master Open is scheduled for Thursday, November 29^th right after school in room E-9. Please see Mrs. Lobser for a permission form or print one off of her Gifted & Talented Web Page.

Company class will present 3 children’s plays on Tues. and Wed. nights of this week at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5 and children are free with a colored poster. Refreshments will be furnished. See Mr. Earley or any Company student for details. Don’t miss “The Trial of Goldilocks”, The Big Bad Wolf…Is he big? Is he bad?” and “The Missing Troll”

FBLA come be apart of our yearbook picture. Please join us on Wednesday November 28, 2007; we will be meeting in room S1 after school to take our picture.

This is the last week that you may sign up for FBLA and still be involved with the district competition, all paper work and money is due by Friday. Don’t be left out, join today!

ATTENTION ALL DECA DISTRICT COMPETITORS! There will be a mandatory meeting after school today in room S1. If you cannot make it, you need to talk to Mrs. Grantham as soon as possible!

Attention all French Club members!! We will be meeting in Room C21 on Thursday at 2:20 to have our picture taken for the yearbook. Please come and be prompt!!! Thanks!!

Athletics

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Attention Young Democrats; there will be a meeting after school on Wednesday in room C-6. Please come with an open mind and a willingness to contribute and share ideas.

The Gay-Straight Alliance will be taking yearbook club pictures at 4:10 PM on Wednesday, November 28, after the rest of the clubs. Please be present and ready at least ten minutes before this time."

Hey Warriors! In both parking lots today after school, students in Remember Club will be handing out raffle tickets to every student with a seatbelt on. On Friday, during both lunches, a list of winners will be presented at the designated tables. Prizes will include iTunes gift cards and jump drives, so make sure you check to see if you have won! Buckle Up!

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