General Announcements
“My responsibility, our responsibility as lucky Americans, is to try to give back to this country as much as it has given us, as we continue our American journey together.” –General Colin Powell
Today is Veterans’ Day. In honor of the men and women who served and are currently serving in the US Armed Forces, Arapahoe will be celebrating for the entire week. Please stop by the military wall of honor in the cafeteria this week, and if you have time today, come to the Forum and listen to a few veterans speak about their experiences. Thanks.
In honor of our Veterans, Arapahoe TSA club will be collecting dollar donations at lunch, today through Thursday, to benefit our veterans. All money collected will go directly to a local Veterans organization. Please help TSA by donating $1 and receive an American flag sticker.
The next TSA meeting is today right after school in room E10. The Deadline for paying your $15.00 State & National dues is today!! These MUST be paid by this afternoon if you planning on attending the TSA State conference in February. NO EXCEPTIONS!! Please see Mr. McMullen for questions.
Salsa Night at the Rio Mexican Restaurant is tonight at 7:30pm. Come join famous salsa dancers like fellow students Jordan Hunt, Justin Miller, Tyler St. Pierre and John Moore. Free Salsa lessons begin at 7:30 pm at the Rio near Park Meadows Mall. See Social Dance Instructor Mrs. Abner with any further questions.
Attention senior NHS members! Our next meeting is tomorrow at 2:30 in the Forum. We will be discussing more club opportunities and the upcoming NHS induction. Don’t miss this 15 minute meeting.
FBLA members we have a meeting this week after school in room S5 on Wednesday November 12, 2008. We will be working on signs for Toys for Tots and having a friendly competition of Dance Revolution.
Attention Chess Players! The First Ever AHS Student/Staff Chess Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, November 13th after school in room E-3. Please see Mrs. Lobser in the Enrichment Room to verify your participation.
Athletics
Attention all Winter Sports Athletes! This is it – today is the last day to register for Basketball, Girls Swimming and Wrestling. Tomorrow begins the first official day of CHSAA Winter Sports practice and you must be registered and have your pink card before you can practice tomorrow. Bring your registration paperwork to the Athletic Office today at 2:30 pm to get signed up.
All students interested in testing out of swimming need to be at the AHS pool @ 6:00am either on Thursday, November 13th or Friday, November 14th. You are only allowed to test 1 day. You must be ready to swim and bring your own goggles and towel. These are the only date seniors may test out. Seniors may not test out during 2nd semester.
Anyone interested in competing in track and field this spring needs to attend a brief informational meeting Tuesday at 2:30 in room S-14. We will be discussing the upcoming season, winter workouts, and indoor meets. If you are currently in a winter sport you do not need to attend. If you are unable to make the meeting please see Mr. Lienemann in the math office.
