Thursday, December 13, 2007

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 2nd. The topic is Post War Iraq set on February 2, 2009 and the U.S. has elected the 44th 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 20th. 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.