Friday, January 18, 2008

January 18, 2008

General Announcements

Arapahoe will be holding its annual Winter Dance on January 26th from 7-10 pm in the cafeteria.

The theme this year is Royal Blizzard Ball. The attire is semi-formal, no jeans are allowed.

This dance is a Sadie Hawkins dance which means that the girls invite the boys. If you are a 10, 11, or 12th grader and you want to invite someone from another school, permission forms are in the guidance office.

Tickets will go on sale January 22nd and the prices are $10 per person in advance and $15 per person at the door.

Attention all Student Council Officers and Members! If you are planning on attending the tri school retreat you must be at our next Student Council meeting to obtain more information and paper work. Our next STUCO meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 22nd at 6:45am in the forum. Remember all students are welcome to attend Student Council meetings.

The Muse literary and art magazine has extended its deadline to tomorrow January 18th. To submit poetry, essays, and stories go to the website on the AHS Homepage through Activities. Submit art to Mrs. Hitchens in the Art Department. You will be informed of your acceptance into the Muse on February 6th. Remember, SUBMIT!

Juniors and Seniors are invited to sign up for the ASVAB Career Exploration Program – a comprehensive career exploration and planning program designed to help students learn about their interest and explore the world of work. All you have to do to take advantage of this program is take the ASVAB. If you are not already signed up, see your counselor. Testing is scheduled at our school on February 5th at 2:45 pm., in Room N2. Do your best and enjoy all the benefits the ASVAB Program has to offer. For more information, see your counselor.

Are you dramatic? Do you read poetry aloud to the mirror, your best friend, your cat? Those of you interested in entering national competition for scholarships and prizes may be interested in entering the Arapahoe School-wide poetry competition sponsored by Poetryoutloud.org. The Arapahoe student who memorizes an 8 - 60 line poem and performs next Wednesday afternoon, January 23, after school in the forum may represent Arapahoe in the Denver area competition on February 19. If you are interested, see Ms. Graham or speak to your English teacher.

"Hey TSA, it's time to gear up for this years TSA Conference! The next General TSA meeting will be next Wednesday, January 23rd at 2:25 in room E10. All TSA members who plan to attend this years conference should plan on attending this meeting as we will be discussing events. New members are welcome to come see what TSA is all about! A reminder that if you haven't yet paid your 2007/08 TSA membership dues, you will need to bring it to the meeting, as we need to get our membership updated with National TSA so you can be included in this exciting annual event! See Mr. McMullen for information and details!"

Athletics

Come and cheer us on for our second Special Olympic Basketball game of the 2008 season which will be held at the Englewood Recreational Center at 5:00 PM. The team we will be playing are the South Siders. So come out and join us with the “Warrior Spirit”!

ANNOUNCEMENT: FOR ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN PLAYING ON THE AHS GIRLS TENNIS TEAM, THERE IS A MANDATORY MEETING FOR BOTH PLAYERS AND THEIR PARENTS THIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 24TH AT 6:30 PM IN THE FORUM! SEE YOU THERE!

Attention all girls interested in playing golf for Arapahoe this Spring: There is a brief informational meeting on Wednesday, January 23rd in room S-8 starting right after school at 2:20. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr. Thurmond or Mr. Wilson in the Math office.

Student Initiated Groups-

Disclaimer of School Endorsement-

Congratulations to our Arapahoe Chess Team! Ryan Beckett, Parker Hoggan, Kevin Rohde, Wade Schutte and Spencer Zepelin won the match against Rangeview High School yesterday by winning 7 of the 10 games played. Great job Arapahoe!!

Come join us for Warriors of the Word. We meet every Friday morning at 6:30 in room N3. Join us for an awesome time of worship and some great bible study. Hope to see you there.

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