Wednesday, November 30, 2011

November 30, 2011

General Announcements:

HO! HO! HO! We are getting closer to our goal of 1,000 toys!. This morning there are about 400 toys in the building. We truly appreciate all of your contributions and so will the kids at Alice Terry Elementary and the Denver Indian Center. We still need about 600 toys in the next 2 days, so show us your Warrior spirit and bring those toys in. You make it happen!

Attention, sophomores! The PLAN results are back. If you took the PLAN, please come and pick up your results in the Guidance Office.

Hey seniors! Still haven't received your senior shirts? Come and pick one up this week in the cafeteria just in time for the first basketball game this Thursday! Both t-shirts and tanks are $12 and will be sold Wednesday and Friday during both lunches in the cafeteria. Seniors show your warrior pride and don’t miss out on the stellar shirts!!

On Friday, December 2nd, the following clubs will have their photo taken for the yearbook: FCA, Key Club, and Speech and Debate. For more information see your sponsor, check the flyers hung around the school, or see the flyer posted outside of room E8.

Attention TSA . . . Monday, Dec. 5 will be our next TSA business meeting after school in Room E10. Attendance at this meeting is expected! We will be passing out paper work regarding the TSA State conference! A graphic design competition will be presented and will help prepare you for the variety of contests regarding promotional graphics. Remember your dues if you haven’t paid them already….time is getting short to affiliate with the TSA National office.

MUSE meeting tomorrow after school.

Students and Staff: Do you need something to do tonight? Maybe you just want to take a break from studying…maybe you want to get out of the house for a while and listen to some great music…or maybe…just maybe...you still need to see a live concert performance so you can finish writing your performance review paper for your music or theater class? Well, now is your chance!!! You are invited to the winter band concert tonight at 7:00 PM in the AHS theater. This concert will feature the AHS Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble, as well as a special performance with all three bands at the end of the night! Small ensembles will begin performing at 6:40 PM so be sure to get here a little early for the pre-show entertainment. We hope to see you there…enjoy the show!!!

Would you like to see the best actors in school perform? Come see the Company Showcase this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. This year AHS is taking 22 thespians to the Colorado State Thespian Conference to compete in individual events. Before they go, get a sneak peak at what they will be performing with from monologues, to scenes, to musical theatre performances. Admission is free!

Attention all DECA members attending Districts – don’t forget the mandatory testing sessions this week! You are either scheduled to take the test tomorrow at 2:30 in the Forum or Thursday at 2:30 in E9. If you don’t know which test date you’re scheduled for, please see Mrs. Grantham ASAP!!

Prom is on its way and the Junior Class is looking for some interesting and creative ideas for a ticket design. An informational flyer is available in the social studies office and designs are due the Friday after Winter Break. Please check with the Junior Class officers if you have any questions.

Athletics:

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

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

November 29, 2011

ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
November 29, 2011

Please stand and join us in the pledge of allegiance…..

General Announcements:

HO! HO! HO! We are getting closer to our goal of 1000 toys! This morning there are about 220 toys in the building. We truly appreciate all of your contributions and so will the kids at Alice Terry Elementary the Denver Indian Center. We still need about 780 toys in the next 3 days, so show us your Warrior spirit and bring those toys in. You make it happen!

Students and Staff: Do you need something to do this Wednesday night? Maybe you just want to take a break from studying…maybe you want to get out of the house for a while and listen to some great music…or maybe…just maybe...you still need to see a live concert performance so you can finish writing your Performance Review paper for your music or theater class? Well, now is your chance!!! You are invited to the Winter Band Concert on Wednesday, November 30th at 7:00 PM in the AHS Theater. This concert will feature the AHS Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble, as well as a special performance with all three bands at the end of the night! Small ensembles will begin performing at 6:40 PM so be sure to get here a little early for the pre-show entertainment. We hope to see you there…enjoy the show!!!

Attention speech team members: anyone planning to participate in a December or January tournament should attend today’s meeting after school at 2:30 in C15.

Attention all Drama Club members . . . our next meeting is today after school in the auditorium. At this meeting we will discuss the winter play, Charley’s Aunt, the Thespian conference, and the procedure to earn a letter in theatre.

Would you like to see the best actors in school perform? Come see the Company Showcase this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. This year AHS is taking 22 thespians to the Colorado State Thespian Conference to compete in individual events. Before they go, get a sneak peak at what they will be performing with from monologues, to scenes, to musical theatre performances. Admission is free!

Attention all DECA members attending Districts – don’t forget the mandatory testing sessions this week! You are either scheduled to take the test on Wednesday at 2:30 in the Forum or Thursday at 2:30 in E9. If you don’t know which test date you’re scheduled for, please see Mrs. Grantham ASAP!!

Just a reminder to students that checked out books from the library before Thanksgiving break, most of those books are due back. Avoid those book fines and get your books back to the library! Thanks.

Prom is on its way and the Junior Class is looking for some interesting and creative ideas for a ticket design. An informational flyer is available in the social studies office and designs are due the Friday after Winter Break. Please check with the Junior Class officers if you have any questions.


Athletics:

Attention all boy swimmers and divers: Coach Richmond would like to have a quick meeting after school today at the pool. The meeting will begin at 2:20 PM and finish by 2:30 PM

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

Monday, November 28, 2011

November 28, 2011

ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
November 28, 2011


Please stand and join us in the pledge of allegiance…..

General Announcements

HO! HO! HO! AHS Toys for Tots has a goal of 1,000 toys for Alice Terry Elementary and the Denver Indian Center. For many of these children, this may be the only holiday gift they receive. We now have about 100 toys in the building. We need 900 more toys to meet our goal. We only have 4 more school days to bring them in. Watch for sales – the best way to shop, and start bringing your toys in tomorrow. You make it happen!

Just a reminder to students that checked out books from the library before Thanksgiving break, most of those books are due back. Avoid those book fines and get your books back to the library! Thanks.

Attention speech team members: anyone planning to participate in a December or January tournament should attend Tuesday’s meeting after school at 2:30 in C15.

Congratulations to the following students on their performances at last Saturday’s Mullen Invitational speech meet:

Receiving excellent ribbons were Peter Galloway in U. S. Extemporaneous Speaking, Sage Scala in Poetry Interpretation, Kati Ansay and Kelsey Common in Public Forum Debate.

Receiving superior ribbons were Austin Davis in Poetry Interpretation, along with Lizzie Stephani and Sanjay Patil in Public Forum Debate.

Attention all Drama Club members . . . our next meeting is tomorrow after school in the auditorium. At this meeting we will discuss the winter play, Charley’s Aunt, the Thespian conference, and the procedure to earn a letter in theatre.

Would you like to see the best actors in school perform? Come see the Company Showcase this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. This year AHS is taking 22 thespians to the Colorado State Thespian Conference to compete in individual events. Before they go, get a sneak peak at what they will be performing with from monologues, to scenes, to musical theatre performances. Admission is free!

Prom is on its way and the Junior Class is looking for some interesting and creative ideas for a ticket design. An informational flyer is available in the social studies office and designs are due the Friday after Winter Break. Please check with the Junior Class officers if you have any questions.

Athletics:

Congratulations to the Toms for taking second place at the Mile High Regional Championship! Your performance was amazing! Great job Toms.

Attention all boy swimmers and divers: Coach Richmond would like to have a quick meeting after school Tuesday November 29th. Please go to the pool. The meeting will begin at 2:20 PM and finish by 2:30 PM

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

Friday, November 18, 2011

November 18, 2011

General Announcements:

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Way….Time to Shop for Toys for Tots…to make a Happy Holiday! The day after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year. Watch for those super sales and think about shopping for a boy or girl at Alice Terry Elementary or the Denver Indian Center. The children at Alice Terry are grades Kindergarten through second grade. Our goal is 1000 NEW toys. Bring your toys to the Attendance Office after the Thanksgiving break. Let’s make it a great holiday for the kids!


Athletics:

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

Thursday, November 17, 2011

November 17, 2011

General Announcements:

Students – I have always spoken with you openly so I want to share some important news with you. Yesterday, after school we held a full faculty/staff meeting at which time I announced my retirement from Arapahoe High School, effective the end of this school year. I will help with the transition to find a replacement for me next semester. I will continue to be your Principal throughout the rest of the school year but when the class of 2012 graduates I will leave too.
As you know, each of you is very important to me. I am so very proud of all our Warriors. Retiring is a difficult decision but we will have time to say goodbye later second semester. I knew you would want to hear this information personally from me.
Have a strong ending to this semester as you prepare for final exams and enjoy your holiday. Thank you. Have a terrific day.


Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Way….Time to Shop for Toys for Tots…to make a Happy Holiday! The day after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year. Watch for those super sales and think about shopping for a boy or girl at Alice Terry Elementary or the Denver Indian Center. Our goal is 1000 NEW toys. Bring your toys to the Attendance Office after the Thanksgiving break. Let’s make it a great holiday for the kids!


Athletics:

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

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

November 16, 2011

General Announcements:

HO! HO! HO! AHS Toys for Tots has a goal of 1000 toys for Alice Terry Elementary and the Denver Indian Center. We now have about 40 toys in the building. We need 960 more toys to meet our goal. It seems early, but with our Thanksgiving break next week, we only have 7 more school days to bring them in. Watch for sales – the best way to shop, and start bringing your toys in tomorrow. You make it happen!

If you were a captain of a fall sports team, please come by the journalism room E-8 during 4th period today so we can videotape an interview with you.

Any student planning to participate in the LPS District-wide Poetry Slam tonight should arrive at the Ames Facility at 6:15pm. Please bring a copy of your poems. The Slam starts at 7:00pm and all LPS high school students are welcome to participate!



Athletics:

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

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

November 15, 2011

General Announcements

HO! HO! HO! AHS Toys for Tots has a goal of 1000 toys for Alice Terry Elementary and the Denver Indian Center. We now have about 40 toys in the building. We need 960 more toys to meet our goal. It seems early, but with our Thanksgiving break next week, we only have 8 more school days to bring them in. Watch for sales – the best way to shop, and start bringing your toys in tomorrow. You make it happen!

Attention Speech and Debate Team Members: Everyone planning to compete in the Mullen tournament this weekend, as well as, any tournament in December should plan to attend today’s meeting after school in C15 at 2:30.

If you were a captain of a fall sports team, please come by the journalism room E-8 during 4th period on Wednesday so we can videotape an interview with you.


Athletics:

Attention all Arapahoe track and field athletes. There will be an informational meeting after school today at 2:30 in the Forum. We will be discussing our winter workouts and important information regarding the upcoming spring track season. If you are unable to attend this meeting please see Coach Lienemann sometime before thanksgiving break for a handout regarding what was discussed at the meeting. Go Warriors.

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

Monday, November 14, 2011

November 14, 2011

General Announcements:

YOU BETTER WATCH OUT, YOU BETTER NOT CRY, YOU BETTER NOT POUT, I’M TELLING YOU WHY…SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN. Yes…Santa is coming to bring a new toy for each boy and girl at Alice Terry Elementary and the Denver Indian Health and Family Services Center. Today is the kickoff for the AHS Toys for Tots. Help us make a child’s dream come true. Join us by bringing a NEW toy to the Attendance Office. Our goal is 1000 toys. We know Arapahoe can make it happen! Let’s make this a special holiday for the kids.

Auditions for the winter play Charley’s Aunt are today after school in the choir room. If you have not picked up your information packet yet from the theatre hallway, please do so. Sign up sheets for both auditions and technical crew positions are also in the theatre hallway. See Mr. Ahern if you have any questions.

If you were a captain of a fall sports team, please come by the journalism room E-8 during 4th period on Monday or Wednesday so we can videotape an interview with you.

Congratulations to the following students for their performances in this past Saturday’s Cherry Creek Classic Speech and Debate Tournament:

Peter Galloway earned a 4th place trophy in Int’l Extemporaneous Speaking.
Ben Chishold took home a 6th place trophy for his efforts in United States Extemporaneous Speaking.
Aaron Avery earned a superior ribbon for Poetry Interpretation.
Also earning a superior ribbon was the team of Nikki Latala and Lizzie Stephani in Public Forum Debate.

Attention Speech and Debate Team Members: Everyone planning to compete in the Mullen tournament this weekend, as well as, any tournament in December should plan to attend Tuesday's meeting after school in C15 at 2:30.

Guidance Center presents . . . TIP OF THE WEEK . . . Successful and happy students at AHS get involved in sports, activities and clubs. Try something new and make new friends!

Athletics:

Attention all Arapahoe track and field athletes. There will be an informational meeting after school tomorrow at 2:30 in the Forum. We will be discussing our winter workouts and important information regarding the upcoming spring track season. If you are unable to attend this meeting please see Coach Lienemann sometime before thanksgiving break for a handout regarding what was discussed at the meeting. Go Warriors.

Attention Special Olympic basketball partners. There will be a short mandatory meeting today at 2:30 p.m. in the forum. We will be distributing uniforms and schedules. Hope to see you there.

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

Friday, November 11, 2011

November 11, 2011

General Announcements:

Today is Veterans’ Day and we are honored to have guest speakers in the Forum every hour who will share their stories of serving our country in the Armed Forces. Their experiences vary, but they share a common thread of bravery and commitment to freedom and the people of the United States. On this day of remembrance, we would also like to honor the nurses, doctors and medics who devoted themselves to saving the lives of wounded soldiers, and making the deaths of others less painful. You are welcome to come to the Forum during any of your unscheduled hours today.

Would you like to send a service member a holiday card to let them know they are being thought of? Then please drop a signed card into the collection box for Holiday Mail for Heroes at the cafeteria or in the library. Cards must be signed and contain no addresses or personal information. The cards can be commercial or handmade. Cards are sent to random service members and cannot be delivered to specific individuals. Cards do not need envelopes as envelopes will be removed prior to shipment. Collections will continue through Nov. 11. Thank you for considering those who are serving the nation this season.

Auditions for the winter play Charley’s Aunt are Monday after school in the choir room. If you have not picked up your information packet yet from the theatre hallway, please do so. Sign up sheets for both auditions and technical crew positions are also in the theatre hallway. See Mr. Ahern if you have any questions.


Athletics:

Attention all Arapahoe track and field athletes. There will be an informational meeting after school on Tuesday November 15 at 2:30 in the Forum. We will be discussing our winter workouts and important information regarding the upcoming spring track season. If you are unable to attend this meeting please see Coach Lienemann sometime before thanksgiving break for a handout regarding what was discussed at the meeting. Go Warriors.

Attention Special Olympic basketball partners. There will be a short mandatory meeting on Monday, November 14th at 2:30 p.m. in the forum. We will be distributing uniforms and schedules. Hope to see you there.

Are you interested in shooting, scoring, dribbling, and winning for the AHS Women’s Basketball Program this winter? Today is the final day for basketball tryouts from 2:30 -5:00 and for the freshmen and sophomore team from 5:00 -7:00 in the gym. Please make sure you are registered to play by submitting your registration information to Ms. Weems in the athletic office by today. If you have questions about tryouts or times, please see Ms. Korn in the Math office or Ms. Hancock in the Language Arts office. Come be a part of one of the best Women’s basketball programs in the state; we’ll see you on the court!

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

Thursday, November 10, 2011

November 10, 2011

General Announcements:

Today, in honor of Veterans’ Day, Jerry McWilliams will be sharing a brief story about Iwo Jima. Please come to the Forum tomorrow during any unscheduled hours to hear some Veterans share their stories.

Would you like to send a service member a holiday card to let them know they are being thought of? Then please drop by the signing table near the service member wall during lunch and sign a card! We are also collecting card donations so if you have unused holiday cards from years past please bring them by. Cards are sent to random service members and cannot be delivered to specific individuals. Cards do not need envelopes. Collections will continue through Nov. 11. Thank you for considering those who are serving the nation this season.

This just in! We have just received some exciting news that AHS has once again won the Bronco Wives Food Drive! Thank you everyone for your donations. Your generosity will be felt by many families in need this holiday season. Go Warriors!

Have you taken Business Technology 1 yet? If not, this announcement is VERY IMPORTANT for you! The Business Department is offering the BT1 Proficiency Exam today from 2:30-3:00 or 3:15 – 3:45 in Room S2. If you are a strong typist and can pass this exam you can enroll directly in Advanced Business Technology 2 for your graduation requirement. Stop by the Business Dept. if you have any questions.

Athletics:

Attention all Arapahoe track and field athletes. There will be an informational meeting after school on Tuesday November 15 at 2:30 in the Forum. We will be discussing our winter workouts and important information regarding the upcoming spring track season. If you are unable to attend this meeting please see Coach Lienemann sometime before thanksgiving break for a handout regarding what was discussed at the meeting. Go Warriors.

Attention Special Olympic basketball partners. There will be a short mandatory meeting on Monday, November 14th at 2:30 p.m. in the forum. We will be distributing uniforms and schedules. Hope to see you there.

Late Winter Sports Registration will take place in the Cafeteria today. Registration will be accepted in the afternoon from 2:16 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Please stop by the Athletic Office and pick up your registration paperwork today. Paperwork MUST be on file in the Athletic Office prior to the first day of practice tomorrow!

Are you interested in shooting, scoring, dribbling, and winning for the AHS Women’s Basketball Program this winter? Tryouts for the team are being held for the Varsity and JV teams from 2:30 -5:00 and for the freshmen and sophomore team from 5:00 -7:00 in the Arapahoe gym all this week. Please make sure you are registered to play by submitting your registration information to Ms. Weems in the athletic office by tomorrow. If you have questions about tryouts or times, please see Ms. Korn in the Math office or Ms. Hancock in the Language Arts office. Come be a part of one of the best Women’s basketball programs in the state; we’ll see you on the court!

Student Insurance coverage is available to all High School students thru K12 Accident and Health. Enrolling is easy and the premium is very inexpensive. Please stop by the Athletic Office to pick up an information sheet. Just a reminder that all students who are going to try out for or be active on a High School athletic team must have insurance prior to registration.

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

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

November 9, 2011

General Announcements:

In honor of Veterans Day this Friday, the Social Studies Department has invited veterans to speak to Arapahoe students. These veterans will be speaking all day in the forum, so if you would like to hear their stories or ask them any questions, please stop by the Forum during any of your unscheduled hours on Friday.

Would you like to send a service member a holiday card to let them know they are being thought of? Then please drop a signed card into the collection box for Holiday Mail for Heroes at the cafeteria or in the library. Cards must be signed and contain no addresses or personal information. The cards can be commercial or handmade. Cards are sent to random service members and cannot be delivered to specific individuals. Cards do not need envelops as envelopes will be removed prior to shipment. Collections will continue through Nov. 11. Thank you for considering those who are serving the nation this season.

Have you taken Business Technology 1 yet? If not, this announcement is VERY IMPORTANT for you! The Business Department is offering the BT1 Proficiency Exam tomorrow from 2:30-3:00 or 3:15 – 3:45 in Room S2. If you are a strong typist and can pass this exam you can enroll directly in Advanced Business Technology 2 for your graduation requirement. Stop by the Business Dept. if you have any questions.

Athletics:

Late Winter Sports Registration will take place in the Cafeteria today and tomorrow. Registration will be accepted each morning from 7:00 a.m. – 7:21 a.m. and then again in the afternoon from 2:16 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Please stop by the Athletic Office and pick up your registration paperwork today. Paperwork MUST be on file in the Athletic Office prior to the first day of practice on Friday, November 11th!

If you are interested in playing girls lacrosse this spring and missed the October meeting, please come to our registration meeting today between 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Library. We will have all the information you need to register. Spirit wear will also be available to purchase. Returning players need to register online at ahslax.org. If you have any questions please contact Lynn Balkenbush bvi5@comcast.net.

Are you interested in shooting, scoring, dribbling, and winning for the AHS Women’s Basketball Program this winter? Tryouts for the team are being held for the Varsity and JV teams from 2:30 -5:00 and for the freshmen and sophomore team from 5:00 -7:00 in the Arapahoe gym all this week. Please make sure you are registered to play by submitting your registration information to Ms. Weems in the athletic office by Friday. If you have questions about tryouts or times, please see Ms. Korn in the Math office or Ms. Hancock in the Language Arts office. Come be a part of one of the best Women’s basketball programs in the state; we’ll see you on the court!

Student Insurance coverage is available to all High School students thru K12 Accident and Health. Enrolling is easy and the premium is very inexpensive. Please stop by the Athletic Office to pick up an information sheet. Just a reminder that all students who are going to try out for or be active on a High School athletic team must have insurance prior to registration.

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

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

November 8, 2011

General Announcements:

Friday, November 11, is Veterans Day. Please stop by the Military Heritage Board by the Security Office and see all our Arapahoe friends and relatives who have or are currently serving in our Armed Forces. During WWII, nearly 3 million teenage boys and girls went to work for the US defense. They deferred their educations to make victory possible, working long hours each day in dangerous places such as shipyards and airplane fuselage plants. Please remember their contributions this Veterans Day.

Would you like to send a service member a holiday card to let them know they are being thought of? Then please drop by the signing table near the service member wall during lunch and sign a card! We are also collecting card donations so if you have unused holiday cards from years past please bring them by. Cards are sent to random service members and cannot be delivered to specific individuals. Cards do not need envelops. Collections will continue through Nov. 11. Thank you for considering those who are serving the nation this season.

Attention Speech and Debate Team Members: Everyone planning to compete in the Cherry Creek and Mullen tournaments should plan to attend today’s meeting after school in C15 at 2:30.

Attention current and potential Drama Club members: There will be a drama club meeting today after school at 2:30 in the auditorium. There we will discuss the winter play, Charley’s Aunt, and earning points for induction into the International Thespian Society. All are welcome!

Attention to all Link Leaders, freshmen and new students. The annual Link Crew movie night has arrived! Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. for a night of free popcorn, free soda and half-priced tickets at the Hollywood Theater in Streets of Southglenn! We will be serving goodies for all movies between 6:00 and 8:00. So show up, pick a movie, grab some food and hang out with Link Leaders. Hope to see you all there!

Attention all Warriors! Today, right after school in Room C13, we will be having our first YouMatter meeting. This club is open to everyone and we encourage you to come. It focuses on the worth of each student and promotes suicide awareness all year round. Join us today after school for a short meeting about where we want to take YouMatter this year. Hope to see you there!

Have you taken Business Technology 1 yet? If not, this announcement is VERY IMPORTANT for you! The Business Department is offering the BT1 Proficiency Exam on Thursday, November 10th from 2:30-3:00 or 3:15 – 3:45 in Room S2. If you are a strong typist and can pass this exam you can enroll directly in Advanced Business Technology 2 for your graduation requirement. Stop by the Business Dept. if you have any questions.

Athletics:

Late Winter Sports Registration will take place in the Cafeteria beginning today thru Thursday, November 10th. Registration will be accepted each morning from 7:00 a.m. – 7:21 a.m. and then again in the afternoon from 2:16 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Please stop by the Athletic Office and pick up your registration paperwork today. Paperwork MUST be on file in the Athletic Office prior to the first day of practice on Friday, November 11th!

If you are interested in playing girls lacrosse this spring and missed the October meeting, please come to our registration meeting, tomorrow, November 9 between 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Library. We will have all the information you need to register. Spirit wear will also be available to purchase. Returning players need to register online at ahslax.org. If you have any questions please contact Lynn Balkenbush bvi5@comcast.net.

Are you interested in shooting, scoring, dribbling, and winning for the AHS Women’s Basketball Program this winter? Tryouts for the team are being held for the Varsity and JV teams from 2:30 -5:00 and for the freshmen and sophomore team from 5:00 -7:00 in the Arapahoe gym all this week. Please make sure you are registered to play by submitting your registration information to Ms. Weems in the athletic office by Friday. If you have questions about tryouts or times, please see Ms. Korn in the Math office or Ms. Hancock in the Language Arts office. Come be a part of one of the best Women’s basketball programs in the state; we’ll see you on the court!

Student Insurance coverage is available to all High School students thru K12 Accident and Health. Enrolling is easy and the premium is very inexpensive. Please stop by the Athletic Office to pick up an information sheet. Just a reminder that all students who are going to try out for or be active on a High School athletic team must have insurance prior to registration.

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

Monday, November 07, 2011

November 7, 2011

General Announcements:

This coming Friday, November 11, is Veterans’ Day. In honor of the men and women who served and are currently serving in the US Armed Forces, Arapahoe will be recognizing their commitment and bravery for the next five days. Please stop by the Military Wall of Honor and add the names of your family members who have served in the armed forces on the Military Heritage board designed by the Art Department and located by the Security Office in the cafeteria this week. If you have time on Friday, come to the Forum and listen to veterans speak about their experiences.

Would you like to send a service member a holiday card to let them know they are being thought of? Then please drop a signed card into the collection box for Holiday Mail for Heroes at the cafeteria or in the library. Cards must be signed and contain no addresses or personal information. The cards can be commercial or handmade. Cards are sent to random service members and cannot be delivered to specific individuals. Cards do not need envelops as envelopes will be removed prior to shipment. Collections will continue through Nov. 11. Thank you for considering those who are serving the nation this season.

Attention Speech and Debate Team Members: Everyone planning to compete in the Cherry Creek and Mullen tournaments should plan to attend Tuesday's meeting after school in C15 at 2:30. In addition to this, students entered in debate or student congress will meet after school today in C15.

Reminder . . . TSA club will meet after school today in room E10.

If you applied to National Honor Society, you should have already received a letter indicating whether or not you were accepted into NHS. If you applied but have not received a letter, please talk to Mr. Smith or Mrs. Wayman in the science office ASAP. If you have been accepted for membership, please take the required actions to RSVP for the induction ceremony today. Thanks!

Attention current and potential Drama Club members: There will be a drama club meeting tomorrow after school at 2:30 in the auditorium. There we will discuss the winter play, Charley’s Aunt, and earning points for induction into the International Thespian Society. All are welcome!

Have you taken Business Technology 1 yet? If not, this announcement is VERY IMPORTANT for you! The Business Department is offering the BT1 Proficiency Exam on Thursday, November 10th from 2:30-3:00 or 3:15 – 3:45 in Room S2. If you are a strong typist and can pass this exam you can enroll directly in Advanced Business Technology 2 for your graduation requirement. Stop by the Business Dept. if you have any questions.

Athletics:

Late Winter Sports Registration will take place in the Cafeteria beginning today thru Thursday, November 10th. Registration will be accepted each morning from 7:00 a.m. – 7:21 a.m. and then again in the afternoon from 2:16 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Please stop by the Athletic Office and pick up your registration paperwork today. Paperwork MUST be on file in the Athletic Office prior to the first day of practice on Friday, November 11th!


Hey girls… Are you interested in shooting, scoring, dribbling, and winning for the AHS Women’s Basketball Program this winter? Tryouts for the team are being held for the Varsity and JV teams from 2:30-5 and for the freshmen and sophomore team from 5-7 in the Arapahoe gym all this week. Please make sure you are registered to play by submitting your registration information to Ms. Weems in the athletic office by Friday. If you have questions about tryouts or times, please see Ms. Korn in the Math office or Ms. Hancock in the Language Arts office. Come be a part of one of the best Women’s basketball programs in the state; we’ll see you on the court!

Student Insurance coverage is available to all High School students thru K12 Accident and Health. Enrolling is easy and the premium is very inexpensive. Please stop by the Athletic Office to pick up an information sheet. Just a reminder that all students who are going to try out for or be active on a High School athletic team must have insurance prior to registration.

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

Friday, November 04, 2011

November 4, 2011

General Announcements:

A big thank you to everyone for making the Broncos Food Drive a huge success. We filled 340 boxes! We'll let you know as soon as we find out who won the competition. We're proud of all of you. Good work Warriors.

If you applied to National Honor Society, you should be receiving a letter indicating whether or not you were accepted into NHS. Letters were mailed out to home addresses on Monday, so if you have not received a letter by the end of the weekend, please come talk to Mr. Smith or Mrs. Wayman in the science office. If you are accepted for membership, please take the required actions to RSVP for the induction ceremony as soon as possible. Thanks!

Come one, come all to the next TSA meeting after school Monday, November 7th in E10. There will be a brief business meeting followed by an activity. If you haven’t paid your dues yet, please bring them to this meeting to get lettering points for the first turn in date! Anyone interested in the TSA Leadership training in December should also attend this meeting!

Attention current and potential Drama Club members: There will be a drama club meeting on Tuesday, November 8th after school at 2:30 in the auditorium. There we will discuss the winter play, Charley’s Aunt, and earning points for induction into the International Thespian Society. All are welcome!

Have you taken Business Technology 1 yet? If not, this announcement is VERY IMPORTANT for you! The Business Department is offering the BT1 Proficiency Exam on Thursday, November 10th from 2:30-3:00 or 3:15 – 3:45 in Room S2. If you are a strong typist and can pass this exam you can enroll directly in Advanced Business Technology 2 for your graduation requirement. Stop by the Business Dept. if you have any questions.


Athletics:

Congratulations to the Toms for winning first place in the pom division at the Centennial League Championship! The Toms also won the title of "Grand Champion" for having the highest score at the competition! Thank you Toms for representing Arapahoe High School in such an amazing way.

Warrior Football Fans....This weekend is the first round of state playoffs for this 2011 football season. Come support our players as they meet Thunder Ridge for the big game. Be at Shea Stadium tonight. Game starts at
7 p.m. Let's be loud and proud and be all in BLACK!!! Go Warriors!!!!

Late Winter Sports Registration will take place in the Cafeteria beginning Monday, November 7th thru Thursday, November 10th. Registration will be accepted each morning from 7:00 a.m. – 7:21 a.m. and then again in the afternoon from 2:16 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Please stop by the Athletic Office and pick up your registration paperwork today. Paperwork MUST be on file in the Athletic Office prior to the first day of practice on Friday, November 11th!


Student Insurance coverage is available to all High School students thru K12 Accident and Health. Enrolling is easy and the premium is very inexpensive. Please stop by the Athletic Office to pick up an information sheet. Just a reminder that all students who are going to try out for or be active on a High School athletic team must have insurance prior to registration.

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

Thursday, November 03, 2011

November 3, 2011

General Announcements:

There will be a parent meeting regarding the Washington D.C. trip for those interested tonight in Room N2 at 6:00 p.m.

Hey Warriors! Are you interested in being a part of a winning team? If you like to perform, dance, and express yourself you should consider being a part of the Arapahoe Winter Guard. Coach Bailey and the current members would love for you to come to our first Winter Guard meeting today at 3 p.m. in the AHS Band Room. Hope to see you there!

Come one, come all to the next TSA meeting after school Monday, November 7th in E10. There will be a brief business meeting followed by an activity. If you haven’t paid your dues yet, please bring them to this meeting to get lettering points for the first turn in date! Anyone interested in the TSA Leadership training in December should also attend this meeting!

Have you taken Business Technology 1 yet? If not, this announcement is VERY IMPORTANT for you! The Business Department is offering the BT1 Proficiency Exam on Thursday, November 10th from 2:30-3:00 or 3:15 – 3:45 in Room S2. If you are a strong typer and can pass this exam you can enroll directly in Advanced Business Technology 2 for your graduation requirement. Stop by the Business Dept. if you have any questions.


Athletics:

Warrior Football Fans....This weekend is the first round of state playoffs for this 2011 football season. Come support our players as they meet Thunder Ridge for the big game. Be at Shea Stadium Friday night. Game starts at 7 p.m. Let's be loud and proud!!! Go Warriors!!!!

Winter Sports Registration will take place during lunches this week in the cafeteria. Sign up for wrestling today. Please stop by the Athletic Office and pick up your registration paperwork today!

Student Insurance coverage is available to all High School students thru K12 Accident and Health. Enrolling is easy and the premium is very inexpensive. Please stop by the Athletic Office to pick up an information sheet. Just a reminder that all students who are going to try out for or be active on a High School athletic team must have insurance prior to registration.

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

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

November 2, 2011

General Announcements:

Here’s some important info for you about National Honor Society: Our monthly meeting for current members is today after school in the forum. This meeting will be a very quick check-in about volunteer opportunities and what’s going on in NHS. This meeting is only for current members, so please do not attend if you are applying for membership right now. For students who have submitted their NHS applications, letters were mailed out to home addresses on Monday, so you should be finding out about your membership status very soon. If you are accepted for membership, please take the required actions to RSVP for the induction ceremony as soon as possible.

FBLA - this is the last week to sign up! Don’t miss out on all the fun and competition! We have a meeting today at 2:30 in Room E9 to sign up for competition. If you have questions see Mrs. Swank in the Business Office.

Come one, come all to the next TSA meeting after school Monday, November 7th in E10. There will be a brief business meeting followed by an activity. If you haven’t paid your dues yet, please bring them to this meeting to get lettering points for the first turn in date! Anyone interested in the TSA Leadership training in December should also attend this meeting!

There will be a parent meeting regarding the Washington D.C. trip for those interested on Thursday in Room N2 at 6:00 p.m.

Hey Warriors! Are you interested in being a part of a winning team? If you like to perform, dance, and express yourself you should consider being a part of the Arapahoe Winter Guard. Coach Bailey and the current members would love for you to come to our first Winter Guard meeting tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the AHS Band Room. Hope to see you there!

Athletics:

Congratulations to our Arapahoe JV Cheers! They took 3rd place in last nights Centennial league competition. Thank you to our fans who came out to support our cheers!

Warrior Football Fans....This weekend is the first round of state playoffs for this 2011 football season. Come support our players as they meet Thunder Ridge for the big game. Be at Shea Stadium Friday night. Game starts at 7 p.m. Let's be loud and proud!!! Go Warriors!!!!

Are you looking to try out for girls soccer in the spring? Then listen up!! The first meeting of the season will be held in room N5 tomorrow after school. If you cannot attend this meeting make sure to see Mr. Bast in the guidance center to find out what you missed. Hope to see you all there!

Winter Sports Registration will take place during lunches this week in the cafeteria. Boys and girls basketball today and wrestling tomorrow. Please stop by the Athletic Office and pick up your registration paperwork today!

Student Insurance coverage is available to all High School students thru K12 Accident and Health. Enrolling is easy and the premium is very inexpensive. Please stop by the Athletic Office to pick up an information sheet. Just a reminder that all students who are going to try out for or be active on a High School athletic team must have insurance prior to registration.

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

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

November 1, 2011

General Announcements:

All students planning to compete in speech meets this November must attend Tuesday’s meeting after school at 2:30 in C15.

FBLA this is the last week to sign up! Don’t miss out on all the fun and competition! We have a meeting this Wednesday at 2:30 in room E9 to sign up for competition. If you have questions see Mrs. Swank in the Business Office.

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS AND SENIORS: The 2012 trip to Washington D.C. is here again! This trip is an amazing opportunity to experience Washington D.C. and participate with kids from around the nation in examining issues. This is NOT your 8th grade trip, which was fun, but was primarily tourism. For those interested in this trip please attend an informational meeting today at 2:30 in Room C8. If you are unable to attend the meeting please see Mr. Hawthorne or Mr. Meyer in the Social Studies department during any off hour today. There is also a parent meeting for those interested on Thursday in Room N2 at 6:00 p.m.

$1,000 could be yours! Have you served our community by volunteering your time? If so, you could be entered to win $1,000 and a trip to Washington D.C. Stop by the guidance department and visit your counselor to find out how to apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Be sure to hurry! The deadline is today.

What is the binary representation of 2,011?...[wait 2 seconds]…Time’s up! Interested in answering this question and others like it? CSU is hosting its annual Math Day competition Thursday, November 3rd. If you would like to participate please sign up with Mr. Thurmond in the Math office. Space is limited.

Hey Warriors! Are you interested in being a part of a winning team? If you like to perform, dance, and express yourself you should consider being a part of the Arapahoe Winter Guard. Coach Bailey and the current members would love for you to come to our first Winter Guard meeting this Wednesday the 2nd at 3pm in the AHS Band Room. Hope to see you there!

Athletics:

Hey Warriors!! They cheer for you all year, now it’s your turn!! Come out and support your Arapahoe JV and Varsity Cheerleaders as they compete in the 2011 Centennial League Spirit Championships tonight at Eaglecrest High School. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. and student tickets are only $3 with your student ID - if you have purchased an activity pass. The gym is small, and seating is limited, so don’t be late! The cheers compete at 6:00 p.m. Good luck to our JV and Varsity Cheers!!!

Are you looking to try out for girls soccer in the spring? Then listen up!! The first meeting of the season will be held in room N5 Wednesday, November 2, after school. If you cannot attend this meeting make sure to see Mr. Bast in the guidance center to find out what you missed. Hope to see you all there!

Winter Sports Registration will take place during lunches this week in the cafeteria. Girls swim and dive today, boys and girls basketball on Wednesday, November 2nd and wrestling on Thursday, November 3rd. Please stop by the Athletic Office and pick up your registration paperwork today!

Student Insurance coverage is available to all High School students thru K12 Accident and Health. Enrolling is easy and the premium is very inexpensive. Please stop by the Athletic Office to pick up an information sheet. Just a reminder that all students who are going to try out for or be active on a High School athletic team must have insurance prior to registration.

Attention all cross country runners. Today after school is your last chance to turn in your clean uniform and bag before you will be assessed a fine. Please bring your equipment to the cage entrance promptly at 2:30 today."

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

October 31, 2011

General Announcements:

As promised it is time to announce the winner of the M&M filled pumpkin jar in the library.
The total amount of M&M’s in the jar is……. 825.
The student who came the closest is……. senior, Corinne Carstens with a guess of 820. Please come to the library to pick-up your prize!
As for the staff jar, the total amount of M&M’s in that jar is…..415.
The staff member that came in the closest is Christina Kolk with a guess of 395.
We want to thank everyone who participated!
Congratulations Corinne & Christina.

Locker tags will be taken down today. If you would like to keep your locker tag, please make sure you remove it otherwise they will be thrown away.

$1,000 could be yours! Have you served our community by volunteering your time? If so, you could be entered to win $1,000 and a trip to Washington D.C. Stop by the guidance department and visit your counselor to find out how to apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Be sure to hurry! The deadline is November 1st.

What is the binary representation of 2,011?...[wait 2 seconds]…Time’s up! Interested in answering this question and others like it? CSU is hosting its annual Math Day competition Thursday, November 3rd. If you would like to participate please sign up with Mr. Thurmond in the Math office. Space is limited.

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS AND SENIORS: The 2012 trip to Washington D.C. is here again! This trip is an amazing opportunity to experience Washington D.C. and participate with kids from around the nation in examining issues. This is NOT your 8th grade trip, which was fun, but was primarily tourism. For those interested in this trip please attend an informational meeting tomorrow at 2:30 in Room C8. If you are unable to attend the meeting please see Mr. Hawthorne or Mr. Meyer in the Social Studies department during any off hour tomorrow. There is also a parent meeting for those interested on Thursday in Room N2 at 6:00 p.m.

Congratulations to the following students for their performances in this past Saturday’s Great Pumpkin Novice Speech Tournament at Rock Canyon High School: Earning superior ribbons were Aaron Avery in Lincoln-Douglas debate, and the team of Jack Harvey and Sanjay Patil in Public Forum debate. Earning ribbons for excellence were Sage Scala in Poetry Interpretation, Ben Chisholm in Extemporaneous Speaking, and the team of Nikki Latala and Nathan Ducey in Public Forum Debate.

All students planning to compete in speech meets this November must attend Tuesday’s meeting after school at 2:30 in C15.

Athletics:

Attention all cross country runners. Tomorrow, Tuesday Nov. 1st, will be your last opportunity to turn in your bag and uniform. Please turn in your clean uniform and bag at the cage promptly at 2:30.

Winter Sports Registration will take place during lunches this week. Girls swim and dive tomorrow, boys and girls basketball on Wednesday, November 2nd and Wrestling on Thursday, November 3rd. Please stop by the Athletic Office and pick up your registration paperwork today!

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