Tuesday, December 07, 2010

December 7, 2010

General Announcements

Thank you for making the toy wrapping party a huge success. We wrapped 550 toys for the kids at Schmitt Elementary in 35 minutes. Thanks for all your help. If you are planning to go on the toy delivery on December 15th, after finals, please bring your permission slip to the Attendance Office.

Hey freshmen! Final Exams are quickly approaching and it’s time to get your study on! Join Link Crew on Wednesday, December 8th at 2:30 in the cafeteria for Cramfest. Link Leaders and teachers from various departments will be available to answer questions and offer study tips to help you prepare for final exams. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to study with your friends and Link Leaders!

Today the library will be closing at 2:00 for a mentor meeting. If you need to utilize the library please try to do so before we close. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Are you interested in photography? Do you just enjoy the beauty of a creative photograph? Come and see some of the great work students at the Cherry Creek Commercial Photography program have produced. Their Winter Open House is at Cherry Creek High School on Tuesday, December 14 from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Hey Juniors and Seniors, the After Prom Committee would like to hear from you! This is your chance to share ideas you think would make After Prom the very best ever! Please write down your ideas and suggestions and put them in the box in the guidance center. We will take suggestions until Winter Break.

It’s almost here. The week you’ve all been waiting for – no, not winter break – FINAL EXAMS! Finals run from December 14th through December 17th with 3 exams each day. Cafeteria service will only be open until 11:30a.m. each day. 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!!!

Athletics

Thursday, December 2nd, the Ladies Swim/Dive team beat Mullen 133 – 52. There were two swimmers who qualified for state: Emily Mayo and Sabrina Dermody. Today, the varsity ladies swim against Heritage here at Arapahoe. The meet starts at 4:30PM. December 9th, the varsity ladies swim against Grandview at Grandview starting at 4:30.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Arapahoe Warrior Varsity Cheers! The Cheers competed last Friday night at the 2010 CHSAA State Spirit Competition. Out of 47 teams in the 5A All Girl Cheer Division, our Warriors captured first place in the preliminary round with a nearly flawless routine. The girls ended up finishing 5th in the state after the final round. The Cheers will be performing their State routine at the Winter Assembly in January! Congratulations Cheers – Way to go!!!!

The Girls Basketball team have their first home game tonight against Mesa Ridge with the JV game beginning at 5:30 and the Varsity at 7:00. Come out and support your Lady Warriors.

For further details on any announcements see the Arapahoe web site.
Warriors always take care of one another.