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.
