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.

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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.

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.

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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!!

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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.

November 26, 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.

The Broncos are coming to AHS! 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 on Tues. Nov. 27^th. It’s Bronco Day on Tues. the 27^th. Wear your blue and orange or Bronco jerseys. 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!

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”

Seniors wanting to apply to the University of Northern Colorado:

Tuesday, 11/27, (that’s tomorrow!) is a scheduled Application Day for UNC. An Admissions representative will be in the Post Grad Center to admit eligible students during a 10 minute appointment. Sign up for an appointment in the Post Grad Center TODAY!

All those attending The Thespian Conference this week please see Mr. Earley today after school. Spread the word.

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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. Again, Young Democrats after school on Wednesday.

Attention Chess Players! Please attend our chess club practice after school today. Our first Chess Match is scheduled for Thursday, December 6^th.

There will be emergency meeting of the Gay-Straight Alliance after school today in room W-101. Please make sure to stop by for a quick announcement.

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 20, 2007

General Announcements

Be sure and come to the Annual Downtown Littleton Candlelight Walk this Friday, beginning at 6pm. All the Arapahoe Instrumental Small Ensembles will be performing throughout downtown Littleton, on Main Street. Santa progresses down the center of town starting at 6:30pm. Our brass ensemble will be performing antiphonally by the Town Arts Center as Santa turns on the lights for each downtown block. Then the Brass Ensemble is the featured entertainment at Bradford Auto Body, where free hot apple cider is served! Hope to see you on Friday for an evening of holiday fun!!!

The Broncos are coming to AHS! 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 on Tues. Nov. 27^th. It’s Bronco Day on Tues. the 27^th. Wear your blue and orange or Bronco jerseys. 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!

“Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Way…Time to Shop for Toys for Tots…to make a Happy Holiday!” The day after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year. Think about shopping for a boy or girl at Fairview Elementary. Our goal is 1000 NEW toys – priced $10 - $15. Bring your toys to the Attendance Office after the Thanksgiving break. Let’s make it a great holiday for the kids!

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

Arapahoe Students! Join Mrs. Abner’s dance class for SALSA night at the Rio Mexican Restaurant near Park Meadows tonight at 7:30pm. Free Salsa lessons will be given and no experience necessary. Come SALSA with people like Eric Law, Ryan Werner and Mike McNulty. Hope to see you at the RIO!

Do you have a Bellybutton? Then Submit to the MUSE! Because if you have a navel, you might have talent.

Attention Knowledge Master Enthusiasts! Join us for the Fall Knowledge Master Open on Thursday, November 29^th after school in room E-9. Please see Mrs. Lobser to sign up and get your permission form.

Attention Model UN delegates: Don’t forget resolutions for the Boulder conference are due Monday November 26^th in the morning. Feel free to e-mail them before-hand to Ms. DiSepio or Ms. Hurt for feedback or to submit them.

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Attention Warrior Bowlers! For this week only, we will meet on Tuesday at the AMF. Please identify yourself as the Arapahoe Bowling Club member to get the special rate. See you there.

Attention Chess Players! Please attend our chess club practice after school today. Our first Chess Match is scheduled for Thursday, December 6^th.

"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 19, 2007

General Announcements

Important reminder to all students: Tomorrow, Tuesday, NOVEMBER 20, 2007, we will be on a Thursday schedule rather than a Tuesday. Please go to your Thursday classes tomorrow.

The DECA store is getting a face lift. Stop in and see what’s new!

“Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Way…Time to Shop for Toys for Tots…to make a Happy Holiday!” The day after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year. Think about shopping for a boy or girl at Fairview Elementary. Our goal is 1000 NEW toys – priced $10 - $15. Bring your toys to the Attendance Office after the Thanksgiving break. Let’s make it a great holiday for the kids!

FBLA is having a meeting afterschool today in room S1 afterschool. We will be working on our community service project separating and boxing our toiletries for the shelter. Come join us!

You still have a week left to join FBLA to compete in events at the district level! Make a difference in your future join FBLA!

ATTENTION ALL DECA MEMBERS WHO ARE COMPETING AT DISTRICTS – Don’t forget about the test practice today right after school in Room S1. This is a really good way for you to get prepared for competition and increase your likelihood of making it to State!!

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 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.

Arapahoe Students! Join Mrs. Abner’s dance class for SALSA night at the Rio Mexican Restaurant near Park Meadows on Tuesday, Nov. 20th at 7:30pm. Free Salsa lessons will be given and no experience necessary. Come SALSA with people like Eric Law, Ryan Werner and Mike McNulty. Hope to see you at the RIO!

Do you have a Bellybutton? Then Submit to the MUSE! Because if you have a navel, you might have talent.

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Attention Habitat for Humanity members. Our shirts are in! Come to C-18 today after school to pick them up.

Attention Warrior Bowlers! For this week only, we will meet on Tuesday at the AMF. Please identify yourself as the Arapahoe Bowling Club member to get the special rate. See you there.

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

November 16, 2007

General Announcements

Please welcome 20 teachers from Shanghai, China visiting our school today. These are teachers currently studying at DU through the Center for China United States Cooperation. They will be visiting selected classes during 3^rd hour and in the Drama Room during 4^th hour. The program, founded by the University of Denver Graduate School of International Studies, serves as a bridge in a search for mutual understanding, the development of prudent policies, and the positive resolution of disputes between Chinese people and American people. Please welcome them to Arapahoe.

Important reminder to all students: Next Tuesday, NOVEMBER 20, 2007, we will be on a Thursday schedule rather than a Tuesday. Please go to your Thursday classes next Tuesday.

Attention Students:

You will be receiving your 2^nd Semester Schedules today during your third hour class. Schedule Adjustments can be made by appointment only with your counselor during your unscheduled hours. The Schedule Adjustment Period will run from Wednesday, December 5^th through Friday, December 14^th.

Changes will be made for Academic Misplacement ONLY.

The DECA store is getting a face lift. Stop in and see what’s new!

Seniors:

Remember to order your graduation announcements. The last day for the discount prices is today. Prices go up after that. Order packets are in the main office, guidance office and at Mrs. Sisler's desk. You can also go on-line from the Arapahoe Home page.

FBLA is hosting a toiletry drive for the Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter, which takes in women and their children from Aurora and Arapahoe Counties who have suffered from domestic violence. Please bring in any unused toiletries to the Business Office by November 20^th. Thank you.

Hey Warriors! DECA is selling tickets to the CU vs. DU Men’s Basketball game on Nov. 27^th. The game starts at 7 pm and will be played at DU’s Magness Arena. Tickets are only $9.00 and can be purchased during both lunches today only. Come support former Warrior Levi Knutson and watch him take his skills to the next level.

YOU BETTER WATCH OUT, YOU BETTER NOT CRY, YOU BETTER NOT POUT, I’M TELLING YOU WHY…SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO TOWN. Yes…Santa is coming to bring a new toy for each boy and girl at Fairview 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.

Attention all Cici's Lovers- today all day head over to Cici's to support Student Council's ABC's of the Flu Carnival. Cici's will be donating a portion of their profits. All you have to do to help is say that you are there to help AHS ABC's Flu Carnival. Student COUNCIL members and officers are all invited to a STUCO social at Cici’s, at 6pm. Bring some friends! Thanks for your support!

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.

Arapahoe Students! Join Mrs. Abner’s dance class for SALSA night at the Rio Mexican Restaurant near Park Meadows on Tuesday, Nov. 20th at 7:30pm. Free Salsa lessons will be given and no experience necessary. Come SALSA with people like Eric Law, Ryan Werner and Mike McNulty. Hope to see you at the RIO!

Do you have a Bellybutton? Then Submit to the MUSE! Because if you have a navel, you might have talent.

It is Sudan Awareness Week

- The UN has denied calling the conflict in Sudan a genocide because it would force military action even though the US has admitted it to be a genocide

Tonight is the night! The third annual Jamnesty concert will be at the Rock House at 6pm. There will be 6 high school bands playing, so come and support your friends and help raise money for our Sudan Awareness Week.

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"Arapahoe Warriors, today from 8 to 3 the Remember Club has brought in a crashed car display for all students and staff to observe. The display is located at the West Entrance in between the West Doors and Pool Entrance.

Please take a few minutes to go observe what careless driving can cause. In honor of Kameron Elliot, please have all passengers in your vehicle wear their seatbelts this weekend, as well as your own. Remember, seat belts save lives..."

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

November 15, 2007

General Announcements

We will have 20 teachers from Shanghai, China visiting our school on Friday. These are teachers currently studying at DU through the Center for China United States Cooperation. They will be visiting selected classes during 3^rd hour on Friday, November 16, and in the Drama Room during 4^th hour. Our visitors will be hosted by staff members and students. The program, founded by the University of Denver Graduate School of International Studies, serves as a bridge in a search for mutual understanding, the development of prudent policies, and the positive resolution of disputes between Chinese people and American people. Thank you for your support, we look forward to their visit.

Important reminder to all students: Next Tuesday, NOVEMBER 20, 2007, we will be on a Thursday schedule rather than a Tuesday. Please go to your Thursday classes next Tuesday.

Attention Students:

You will be receiving your 2^nd Semester Schedules on Friday, November 16^th during your third hour class. Schedule Adjustments can be made by appointment only with your counselor during your unscheduled hours. The Schedule Adjustment Period will run from Wednesday, December 5^th through Friday, December 14^th.

Changes will be made for Academic Misplacement ONLY.

Seniors:

Remember to order your graduation announcements. The last day for the discount prices is this Friday, November 16. Prices go up after that. Order packets are in the main office, guidance office and at Mrs. Sisler's desk. You can also go on-line from the Arapahoe Home page.

FBLA is hosting a toiletry drive for the Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter, which takes in women and their children from Aurora and Arapahoe Counties who have suffered from domestic violence. Please bring in any unused toiletries to the Business Office by November 20^th. Thank you.

Hey Warriors! DECA is selling tickets to the CU vs. DU Men’s Basketball game on Nov. 27^th. The game starts at 7 pm and will be played at DU’s Magness Arena. Tickets are only $9.00 and can be purchased during both lunches this week only. Come support former Warrior Levi Knutson and watch him take his skills to the next level.

Model United Nations Club will be having a meeting today at 2:30 in C-21. Country assignments and Background Papers will be passed out for the Boulder Conference. If you are interested in participating in the Kent-Denver Conference on January 26^th come to the meeting or see Ms. DiSepio or Ms. Hurt.

It is Sudan Awareness Week

- At least 400,000 people have been killed in Sudan since the conflict began in 2003. Think of everyone who lives in this area. Imagine the equivalent of almost everyone in Arapahoe County killed.

Attention all Cici's Lovers- This Friday, November 16th, all day head over to Cici's to support Student Council's ABC's of the Flu Carnival. Cici's will be donating a portion of their profits that day. All you have to do to help is say that you are there to help AHS ABC's Flu Carnival. Thanks for your support!

Student COUNCIL members and officers are all invited to a STUCO social at Cici’s on Friday, at 6pm. Bring some friends! Hope to see a lot of people there to help support the AHS FLU Carnival event.

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.

Do you have a Bellybutton? Then Submit to the MUSE! Because if you have a navel, you might have talent.

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Attention Chess Players! We will have an extra chess practice today in preparation for the upcoming Denver Scholastic Chess League Tournament. Please go the Enrichment Room after school today.

Come join the Diversity Club meeting today in room C8. We will be discussing upcoming events and ordering cool T-shirts! So make sure you bring your $10. Celebrate the Difference in you!

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.

Students! The Arapahoe Habitat for Humanity club needs your help. Today, we will be featuring “sign-a-stud” at the Starbuck’s patio. With a donation of at least $1, you can write on, draw on, or dedicate a stud. Join us at Starbucks and write on the wood that will be used to build a Habitat for Humanity house.

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

November 14, 2007

General Announcements

Important reminder to all students: Next Tuesday, NOVEMBER 20, 2007, we will be on a Thursday schedule rather than a Tuesday. Please go to your Thursday classes next Tuesday.

Attention Students:

You will be receiving your 2^nd Semester Schedules on Friday, November 16^th during your third hour class. Schedule Adjustments can be made by appointment only with your counselor during your unscheduled hours. The Schedule Adjustment Period will run from Wednesday, December 5^th through Friday, December 14^th.

Changes will be made for Academic Misplacement ONLY.

Seniors:

Remember to order your graduation announcements. The last day for the discount prices is this Friday, November 16. Prices go up after that. Order packets are in the main office, guidance office and at Mrs. Sisler's desk. You can also go on-line from the Arapahoe Home page.

FBLA is hosting a toiletry drive for the Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter, which takes in women and their children from Aurora and Arapahoe Counties who have suffered from domestic violence. Please bring in any unused toiletries to the Business Office by November 20^th. Thank you.

Hey NHS members! Don’t miss this month’s meeting today after school in the Forum! We’ll be discussing service opportunities and you’ll get a chance to earn some club hours by coming, so don’t miss out!

THIS IS IT! TODAY’S THE DAY! All DECA Districts paperwork is due to Mrs. Grantham by the end of the day if you want to compete this year! Don’t forget!!

Tonight the Annual Fall Jazz Concert will take place in the cafeteria. Jazz II, The Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs, and Jazz I will all be featured. The concert starts at 7pm, and it's free! Dessert and beverages will be served throughout the concert. Join us for a very fun and entertaining evening of jazz!

Spanish club will be meeting today at 2:30 in C-21. The members will be sharing their experience form El Museo de las Americas along with their sugar skulls! We will also be deciding the next club event so don’t forget to attend

Hey Warriors! DECA is selling tickets to the CU vs. DU Men’s Basketball game on Nov. 27^th. The game starts at 7 pm and will be played at DU’s Magness Arena. Tickets are only $9.00 and can be purchased during both lunches this week only. Come support former Warrior Levi Knutson and watch him take his skills to the next level.

Auditions for the winter show “The Man Who Came to Dinner” are today. See call board for details or Mr. Earley. See you there. Those interested in working tech interviews for crew chiefs will be next week.

Attention all FCCLA members: Don’t forget that we will be making our GIFTS IN A JAR today afterschool in room E2. This is our annual fundraiser for our adopted family so we need everyone there to get our jars made and ready to sell. New members are always welcome!

Model United Nations Club will be having a meeting on Thursday November 15^th at 2:30 in C-21. Country assignments and Background Papers will be passed out for the Boulder Conference. If you are interested in participating in the Kent-Denver Conference on January 26^th come to the meeting or see Ms. DiSepio or Ms. Hurt.

It is Sudan Awareness Week

- Estimates say that almost 2.5 million people have been forced to flee from their homes in Sudan. Can you imagine? That’s one in every two people from Colorado.

Attention all Cici's Lovers- This Friday, November 16th, all day head over to Cici's to support Student Council's ABC's of the Flu Carnival. Cici's will be donating a portion of their profits that day. All you have to do to help is say that you are there to help AHS ABC's Flu Carnival. Thanks for your support!

Student COUNCIL members and officers are all invited to a STUCO social at Cici’s on Friday, Nov. 16^th at 6pm. Bring some friends! Hope to see a lot of people there to help support the AHS FLU Carnival event.

Athletics

LEAGUE COMPETITION is tonight for the Cheers and Toms at Highlands Ranch High School. The Toms perform at 7:38PM. The Cheers perform at 8:14PM.

Come out and cheer them on as they compete against the top teams in the State. GO TOMS and CHEERS.

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Hey skiers and riders! There is a Ski Club meeting at 2:30 in room E9. Ski hoodies money is due Friday instead of Tuesday. Make your checks out to Stacy Hathaway.

Attention Bowling Club members! We will be taking pictures for the yearbook today at the AMF. Come and flash your smile and stay to bowl a turkey! See you at 3.

Hey ADR Members, there is a quick meeting after school today in room W105. Be sure and be there for important information about the club schedule!

Come join the Diversity Club meeting at 2:30, Thursday, November 15 in room C8. We will be discussing upcoming events and ordering cool T-shirts! So make sure you bring your $10. Celebrate the Difference in you!

There will be a meeting of the Gay-Straight Alliance after school Thursday 11/15 in room W-101. There will be snacks, a great time with friends, and a supportive, hate-free environment.

Students! The Arapahoe Habitat for Humanity club needs your help. This Thursday, 3^rd – 5^th hour, we will be featuring “sign-a-stud” at the Starbuck’s patio. With a donation of at least $1, you can write on, draw on, or dedicate a stud. Join us at Starbucks on Thursday and write on the wood that will be used to build a Habitat for Humanity house. See you there!

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

November 13, 2007

General Announcements

FBLA is hosting a toiletry drive for the Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter, which takes in women and their children from Aurora and Arapahoe Counties who have suffered from domestic violence. Please bring in any unused toiletries to the Business Office by November 20^th. Thank you.

Hey NHS members! Don’t miss this month’s meeting tomorrow after school in the Forum! We’ll be discussing service opportunities and you’ll get a chance to earn some club hours by coming, so don’t miss out!

Please remember that your RSVPs for the NHS Induction Ceremony are due this afternoon at 2:30. Turn them in to Mrs. Brachtenbach in the library. Students who applied for national Honor Society – if you applied but never received a confirmation letter, please talk to either Mr. Sale or Ms. Gaffney in the language arts office.

ALL DECA STUDENTS PLANNING ON ATTENDING DISTRICTS – DON’T FORGET THAT YOUR PAPERWORK IS DUE NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY! PLEASE BRING YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS AND $35 CHECK TO MRS. GRANTHAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Tomorrow Night the Annual Fall Jazz Concert will take place in the cafeteria. Jazz II, The Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs, and Jazz I will all be featured. The concert starts at 7pm, and it's free! Dessert and beverages will be served throughout the concert. Join us for a very fun and entertaining evening of jazz!!

Spanish club will be meeting on Wednesday November 14^th at 2:30 in C-21. The members will be sharing their experience form El Museo de las Americas along with their sugar skulls! We will also be deciding the next club event so don’t forget to attend

Hey Warriors! DECA is selling tickets to the CU vs. DU Men’s Basketball game on Nov. 27^th. The game starts at 7 pm and will be played at DU’s Magness Arena. Tickets are only $9.00 and can be purchased during both lunches this week only. Come support former Warrior Levi Knutson and watch him take his skills to the next level.

Auditions for the winter show “The Man Who Came to Dinner” are today and Wed. See call board for details or Mr. Earley. See you there. Those interested in working tech interviews for crew chiefs will be next week.

Attention all FCCLA members: Don’t forget that we will be making our GIFTS IN A JAR tomorrow afterschool in room E2. This is our annual fundraiser for our adopted family so we need everyone there to get our jars made and ready to sell. New members are always welcome!

Model United Nations Club will be having a meeting on Thursday November 15^th at 2:30 in C-21. Country assignments and Background Papers will be passed out for the Boulder Conference. If you are interested in participating in the Kent-Denver Conference on January 26^th come to the meeting or see Ms. DiSepio or Ms. Hurt.

It is Sudan Awareness Week

- The Janjaweed in Sudan is believed to practice “ethnic cleansing”, a process by which races other than their own are murdered on a massive scale.

Athletics

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Come join the Diversity Club meeting at 2:30, Thursday, November 15 in room C8. We will be discussing upcoming events and ordering cool T-shirts! So make sure you bring your $10. Celebrate the Difference in you!

Hey Arapahoe, it’s not too early to be thinking about holiday gifts. If you want an easy way to get them all done at once, come to the AHS Tie-Dye fundraising party. Buy your ticket, five dollars each, at lunch Nov 12 – 16^th. Then bring your ticket and whatever you want to tie-dye to room W105 at 2:30 on Nov. 29^th. You must have your ticket to attend, and you cannot buy tickets at the door. So come out and support the Association for Women in Science.

There will be a meeting of the Gay-Straight Alliance after school Thursday 11/15 in room W-101. There will be snacks, a great time with friends, and a supportive, hate-free environment.

Students! The Arapahoe Habitat for Humanity club needs your help. This Thursday, 3^rd – 5^th hour, we will be featuring “sign-a-stud” at the Starbuck’s patio. With a donation of at least $1, you can write on, draw on, or dedicate a stud. Join us at Starbucks on Thursday and write on the wood that will be used to build a Habitat for Humanity house. See you there!

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

November 12, 2007

General Announcements

Hey NHS members! Don’t miss this month’s meeting on Wednesday November 14 after school in the Forum! We’ll be discussing service opportunities and you’ll get a chance to earn some club hours by coming, so don’t miss out!

ALL DECA STUDENTS PLANNING ON ATTENDING DISTRICTS – DON’T FORGET THAT YOUR PAPERWORK IS DUE NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY! PLEASE BRING YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS AND $35 CHECK TO MRS. GRANTHAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Congratulations to Mike Marino, Ryan Ferguson and Kelby Berton who participated in their first Model UN debate representing Arapahoe at Cherry Creek High School on Saturday. The delegates were commended by the judges on their strong research and representation of the Russian Federation. Model UN will be having a club meeting on Thursday, November 15, 2007 in C-21 at 2:30 to hand out country assignments for Boulder and also to choose countries for the Kent-Denver competition in January. If you are interested in competing please come to the meeting or see Ms. DiSepio or Ms. Hurt. Also during the meeting MUN will be showing a slide show of their performance from Saturday so don’t miss out!

Spanish club will be meeting on Wednesday November 14^th at 2:30 in C-21. The members will be sharing their experience form El Museo de las Americas along with their sugar skulls! We will also be deciding the next club event so don’t forget to attend

Listen carefully to this year's wonderful freshmen math students who scored a PERFECT 6 on the Euclidean math contest last week. Congratulate these students, they are making Arapahoe defend our national championship from last year.

Molly DeVoss

Shannan Pullara

Rachel Severson

Matt Wood

Andrew Deming

Maddie Hare

Nicole Michael

Mark Weller

Sam Hoskins

Andrew Gouin

Chris Youngblade

Eric Dement

John Pye

Mitch Suson

8th graders

Logan Brock (7th grader)

Melissa Chang

Kyle Larson

Ian Tkach

A big CONGRATS to Speech and Debate competitors t this weekend's Creek-East-GW Turkey Meet. Breaking to Semi-finals were Alexa Ankele, Lianna Boraas, and Ashley McCulloch. Lianna went on to place fourth in Dramatic Interpretation! Members, please come to the meeting today to get your T-shirts.

It is Sudan Awareness Week

- In the Darfur region in Western Sudan, the government-backed Arab Militia, called the Janjaweed, raids Sudanese villages, killing at their will

Athletics

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Hey all you Habitat for Humanity members, we are collecting t-shirt money at our next meeting on Monday, November 12^th. Bring $10 to room C-18 if you signed up for a shirt. See you all Monday!

Hey Arapahoe, it’s not too early to be thinking about holiday gifts. If you want an easy way to get them all done at once, come to the AHS Tie-Dye fundraising party. Buy your ticket, five dollars each, at lunch Nov 12 – 16^th. Then bring your ticket and whatever you want to tie-dye to room W105 at 2:30 on Nov. 29^th. You must have your ticket to attend, and you cannot buy tickets at the door. So come out and support the Association for Women in Science.

Attention Chess Club Members! Plan to attend chess club practice today after school.

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

November 9, 2007

General Announcements

In honor of Veterans’ Day, November 11^th, the Social Studies Department has invited veterans to come speak to Arapahoe students. These veterans are speaking all day long in the Forum, so if you would like to hear their stories or ask them any questions, please stop by the Forum during any of your unscheduled hours today.

Thank you and remember…Sunday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day.

The Model United Nations Club will be participating in it first competition tomorrow at Cherry Creek High School. There will be two delegations from AHS representing the Russian Federation on global warming policy and jurisdiction in the Arctic. Good luck delegates! If you are interested in participating in any future competitions please see Ms. Hurt or Ms. DiSepio.

Calling all NHS members! Do you like to color? If so, join us after the NHS meeting on Wednesday for a fun new service opportunity.

Attention Seniors! Don’t forget to set up your PAC meeting with your counselor ASAP if you have not yet done so.

Athletics

Attention Lady Warrior swimmers: Practice today for the advanced training group will be completed by 4 PM. Mandatory practice begins Saturday morning. See the pool foyer windows for your group and practice time.

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Hey all you Habitat for Humanity members, we are collecting t-shirt money at our next meeting on Monday, November 12^th. Bring $10 to room C-18 if you signed up for a shirt. See you all Monday!

Hey Arapahoe, it’s not too early to be thinking about holiday gifts. If you want an easy way to get them all done at once, come to the AHS Tie-Dye fundraising party. Buy your ticket, five dollars each, at lunch Nov 12 – 16^th. Then bring your ticket and whatever you want to tie-dye to room W105 at 2:30 on Nov. 29^th. You must have your ticket to attend, and you cannot buy tickets at the door. So come out and support the Association for Women in Science.

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