October 30, 2007

General Announcements

Tomorrow is Halloween. Costumes will be allowed with the following restrictions: no face masks or fake weapons and all costumes must conform to the school dress code as written in the Student Code of Conduct. If you choose to wear a costume, please design it with creativity and good taste. Have fun and Happy Halloween.

On Wednesday, October 31, student council will be holding a Halloween costume contest in the cafeteria during both lunches. You will be judged on scariest, most creative, and funniest. So come dressed up and ready to have some fun. Lunch prizes will be awarded and candy given to those that dress up. Please do not wear masks.

Seniors: Graduation announcement packets can be picked up in the main office or the guidance office. Orders will be taken November 1 and November 2 in the cafeteria during lunches.

Delegates attending the Cherry Creek Model United Nations Conference will be meeting after school in the library Wednesday, October 31^st to solidify the research in preparation for the conference. Please attend!

How would you like to have dinner with Chris Crutcher, author of such books as Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, Ironman, and Whale Talk?

Drop by the library to enter a contest in which two students will be chosen to join Mr. Crutcher for dinner Sunday evening, November 4th. All you have to do is answer these questions:

• What is your favorite Chris Crutcher book and why is it your favorite?
• What would you like to discuss with Mr. Crutcher at dinner? What questions would you like to ask him?

Two winners will be randomly drawn from all entries at the end of the school day on October 31st.

I was working in the library late one night

When my eyes beheld an eerie sight

For my biology from the table began to rise

And suddenly, to my surprise…

Take a break from all the “ghouling” madness of the holiday season and come check out the Library. In addition to having all the materials and studying tools you need to get ready for all of your “beastly” projects, we are sponsoring a holiday contest for all students! Come check out the jar of goodies located at the Circulation counter and make your best guess. The prize for the closest guess is the jar of goodies of course! The lucky winner will be announced on Wednesday, October 31^st.

On Thursday, November 1st, the Second Annual Arapahoe Band Concerto Competition will take place in the Theater. Five outstanding musicians will perform their concertos beginning at 7pm. The finalists include: Junior Pianist, Wes Leffingwell, Senior Flute Player, Roxy Steinberg; Senior Bassoonist, Matt Cullen; Senior Flute Player, Abbe Haller; and Sophomore Horn Player, Vikky DeLaTorre. A panel of Colorado Symphony Musicians will be judging the competition. Cash Prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers. Tickets are just $5.00, and are available from any of the finalists, or from Dr. C. in the Band Office.

Spanish Club will be meeting Wednesday, October 31^st after school at 2:30 in Room C-21.

Spanish club is sponsoring a field trip after school Wednesday, November 7^th to El Museo de las Americas in Denver for a Day of the Dead exhibit. The cost is $7 per student and includes a tour of the museum, learning about the significance of Day of the Dead followed by a sugar skull decorating workshop. You do not have to be a Spanish student to attend. See Ms. DiSepio or Mrs. Johns in World Language for more information. Please sign up by Friday, November 2^nd.

Attention mathematicians! The University of Northern Colorado Math Competition will be held this Friday after school in Room N-2. Please give your permission forms to your math teacher by Wednesday.

Be sure to pick up the latest issue of the Arapahoe Herald, Arapahoe's student newspaper, in the news stands located at either end of the cafeteria, in most classrooms, the library or the main office.

Athletics

Congratulations to the Varsity Warrior Cheerleaders! They traveled to Pueblo on Saturday to compete in the Universal Cheerleaders Association’s Southern Regional competition. They captured the first place title in the large varsity division, and earned a bid to the National competition in Orlando, Florida in February. Way to go AHS Cheers! Stay tuned for upcoming competitions for both the JV and Varsity Cheers!

Winter Sports Registration will take place Monday thru Wednesday, November 5^th - 7^th in Room S3 at 2:30 pm each day. Please bring your completed registration packets (including driving forms) to one of these sessions. Wrestling will take place on Monday, Boys and Girls Basketball on Tuesday, and Girls Swimming and Diving on Wednesday. You cannot tryout for a winter sport without turning this packet in next week. Please stop by the Athletic Office if you have any questions.

Varsity Volleyball Players: If you have not dropped off your uniforms to Coach Syers, please stop by ASAP in the Science Office and bring her your equipment. Thanks!

For anyone interested in competing in track and field this spring there will be a meeting on Thursday November 1^st in room 202 immediately after school. We will be discussing the upcoming season as well as winter workouts and indoor track meets, for those athletes that are not competing in a winter sport. If you are interested but unable to attend the meeting please see Coach Lienemann in the math office. Go Warriors.

Attention Boys Varsity soccer players. Uniform check-in and voting will be Tuesday the 30^th. Meet in room C-7 at 2:30. You must be there with all of your uniforms.

Student Initiated Groups-

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.

Consistent use of seat belts by parents has been shown to be the single biggest influence of a teen's likelihood to wear seat belts.

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