Wednesday, October 12, 2011

October 12, 2011

General Announcements:

AYE AYE!! Salsa Night at the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant is Tuesday Oct. 18th. Join Mrs. Abner's dance classes for some fun Salsa lessons on Tuesday, Oct. 18th from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Rio in Park Meadows. Cost is $5.00. Hope to see you there.

Hey Warriors….Save this Date…Sunday, October 23rd for the 16th Annual Littleton Stride. Join your fellow students and teachers in either a 5k or 10k race. We have been challenged to win the School Competition so we need to have as many participants as possible join the Arapahoe team. If our school has the largest percentage of participants we win $1,000! See a PE teacher for registration information.

Attention Arapahoe Girls Swimming and Diving: Suit try on day is October 17. Returning swimmers/divers, come to the cafeteria between 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. for sizing and optional clothing orders. New Swimmers/Divers: there will be a mandatory parent meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Room E9 after which swimmers/divers will be sized for suits and have the opportunity to purchase optional clothing and gear. Please complete your registration online at http://www.ahsgirlsswimdive.com prior to coming to the meeting on October 17!

Hey Warriors – Let’s start the talk. Join us Monday, October 17th, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the AHS Theater, where we will start to address the questions you have about suicide. A panel of professionals will be available to answer your anonymous questions. Bring your questions with you or submit them in advance in any of the boxes now in the cafeteria and library. This will be a dynamic discussion, which you won’t want to miss. Together we can start the talk and keep it going. You don’t need to have questions to attend; merely an investment in your fellow warriors, the community, and yourself. See you there!!

Here ye, Here ye . . . tickets for the People vs. Maxine Lowe are now on sale. Maxine Lowe is hereby accused of murdering her husband. You the jury must decide her innocence. Starring Hailey Johnson, Garret Eppers, Matt Farley, and Ashley Schuett, you won’t want to miss this compelling courtroom drama. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased in the cafeteria at lunch. The performance dates are October 20th, 21st, and 22nd at 7 p.m.

Calling all Sportscasters! Have you ever dreamed about being a sports broadcaster? Do you think you have what it takes to entertain fans? If this sounds like you, then come tryout to be an announcer for the DECA Dodgeball Tournament. Tryouts will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 18th at 2:30 p.m. in room S1. We are looking for a few exciting and enthusiastic students to help make this year's tournament a fun event.

Hey Warriors! Help us tackle hunger! The Broncos food drive is happening during the month of October. We’re having a competition against Littleton and Heritage to see who can collect the most food. Let’s beat them and prove that we’re the best. Bring in canned goods and other non-perishable food items. There are collection boxes in all the classrooms. Warriors—we CAN do it!

Juniors and seniors: Remember the Saturday College Fair and Workshops at Douglas County High School on October 15 from 10-2. Over 200 colleges will attend. It is a great time to meet college representatives that are unable to come to Arapahoe. Also, a reminder to attend the College Financial Aid presentation on Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 in the cafeteria. This presentation is for juniors, seniors and their parents.



Athletics:

Congrats to the freshman, jv, and varsity volleyball teams for their wins against Eaglecrest last night. The volleyball teams play their last home game of the season on Friday night against Cherokee Trail. Varsity plays at 6:15, so come on over to the gym after the 4:00 football game!

For further details on any announcements see the Arapahoe web site.

Warriors always take care of one another.