General Announcements
HO! HO! HO! Thank you Warriors! We have collected 1300 toys – 300 more than our goal – and we are still counting. This is so exciting and it will make so many children happy. Thank you for all you do in caring for others.
The Wrapping Party is TODAY right after school in the cafeteria. Come help wrap toys for Barrett Elementary.
Congratulations to all members of the Warrior Marching Band for placing first in Friday's Music and Marching Performance Competition at the Downtown Denver Parade of Lights! The band won a cash prize of $500 at Friday's Parade, which was broadcast live on Channel 9!! Way to go Warrior Marching Band!!!
Congratulations to Junior Jazz Drummer, Kevin Matthews, for being selected to the 2009 All State Jazz Band! Kevin was evaluated to be the best large schools jazz drummer for Colorado!! This is the first time ever that Arapahoe has had a jazz drummer selected to this prestigious position. Also, congratulations to sophomore bassist, Andrew Ryan, for being selected as the All State Jazz Band alternate bass player!
Congratulations to the following musicians for being selected to the 2009 All-State Symphony Orchestra: Kelly Churchill, Flute; Tom Roberts, English Horn; Wes Leffingwell, Percussion; and Emily Levin, Harp. Congratulations to the following musicians for being selected to the 2009 All-State Philharmonic Orchestra: Madison Munn, Clarinet; Lisa Stippich, Bassoon; Kevin Matthews, Timpani; and Dan Huh, Violin.
Spanish club is sponsoring a scavenger hunt that starts today! It can be completed at any time and come to the world language off for a list of clues. Follow the clues for an exciting adventure and when complete turn your scavenger hunt form to Ms. DiSepio no later than Thursday December 11th. Your name will then be included in a raffle for the grand prize of a Chipotle gift card and the winner will be announced on Friday! Prizes are also available for those who finish the scavenger hunt first and second. Gracias!
Important TSA reminder: All paperwork and money for the TSA State conference is due at the next TSA meeting, on Tues, Dec 9. It is very important to get your money in if you plan on attending the State conference in February. Please plan on attending the Holiday TSA club meeting tomorrow as pizza will be served while we compete in our annual “Tech Bowl Challenge”.
Hey FBLA members! Come celebrate the holidays at our last meeting of the year, Wednesday, December 10 in S5, right after school! We will have movies, hot cocoa, snacks, and supplies to make holiday greeting cards for a retirement home! And just a reminder, testing will take place right after we get back! If you need study material please see Mrs. Swank in the Business Office ASAP! If you have not paid your district competition dues yet they are due by December 10th.
Hey all you starving artists, time is running out to submit to the MUSE. If you’re interested in submitting, keep an eye out for the blue cups in every C classroom. They have information on how to get published. So if you have any poems, stories or artwork you want recognized, submit before winter break!
French Club will be going to Café de France for lunch on Sunday, December 14 at 1:00. If you need a ride or if your parent can drive, please see Ms. Condon in the World Languages Office. You will need about $20. Hope
to see you there!
Tomorrow during 1st lunch we will be treated to a visit by the Denver Broncos and cheerleaders to celebrate our participation in the Broncos Wives Food Drive this year. Plan to wear your Bronco attire and cheer them on at 10:00 a.m. in the cafeteria.
Athletics
Congratulations to our Warrior Cheers and Toms! Friday night they competed at the 2008 CHSAA State Spirit Competition. In the 5A Pom Division, the Toms competed against 34 other teams, and did an outstanding job. They were one of only 6 teams to make the finals, and ended up 6th in the State!
Out of a field of 42 in the 5A Cheer Division, the Arapahoe Cheers, also one of only 6 teams to make the finals, did an outstanding job, and ended up the Runner-Up State Champions by only one eighth of a point! It was an exciting night at the Denver Coliseum, and the Cheers and Toms would like to say a HUGE thank you to the many students who came out to cheer them on. You were definitely an inspiration to the teams. Thank you for your support!!!!!! You can watch both the Cheers and Toms State routines on 9news.com. Congratulations again to the Warrior Cheers and Toms on a great State and competitive season! We are proud of you!
