Monday, September 24, 2012

September 24, 2012



General Announcements

Warriors, it is always important that you attend all of your classes. Ask any upperclassmen and they will tell you that one of the keys to doing well in class is attending every day and being on time. For the next two weeks, your attendance will also be important in determining how our school gets funded. The annual October count determines how much money our school gets from the state, based on how many students we have attending. Please make sure you are making every effort to attend all of your classes every day. 

The Speech and Debate Team meets after school Tuesday in C15 from 2:30 to 3:30.  All members should plan to attend Tuesday's meeting.  Practice will also take place Thursday after school in C15.  Members competing in October should plan to attend Thursday's practice.

Hey Warriors! The battle has begun. Come join the madness and register for DECA DODGEBALL. This year’s tournament will have a college theme and is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 24th.  Registration will take place this week only.   Each team must be made up of five guys and five girls.  Only the first 20 teams to register will be allowed to compete.  Registration packets can be picked up in the Business Office.

Attention all juniors and seniors:  Who loved that 8th grade trip to Washington DC?  Who was left back at school wishing they could be in Washington rather than in class?  All of you have another chance to go.  Juniors and seniors are eligible to go to DC for a week in March to take part in a trip that is far more than tourism.  Discuss and debate the issues of the day with students from all over the country.  Interact with those who do government.  And have fun with your friends, too.  For those interested in this trip please attend an informational meeting on Thursday, September 27th 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 before September 27th.  

Picture packets will be distributed Thursday, Friday, and Monday in the cafeteria during lunch times. Picture retakes will be on Thursday October 4th.

Free Alive @ 25 class for AHS students October 15th, 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. The class is normally $39. To sign up go to the alive @ 25 website or there's a link on the schools website or talk to Deputy Englert.

Hello Warriors! The Denver Komen Race for the Cure is Sunday, October 7, 2012! Arapahoe is defending our title of the largest high school team registered!  Join our team, and be a part of this amazing event. You can register by simply going to the Arapahoe High School home page and you'll find directions there.  Our Arapahoe Cheers and Toms will be at the start line to cheer on all participants. If you would like, you can walk with the AHS team as we show the world what it means to be a WARRIOR.   We race as Warriors to honor those who have survived breast cancer, those who are fighting it, those who have lost the fight, and for the hope of a cure. Let’s go Warriors!!!

Athletics

After a tough first game  loss against Heritage the Freshman Warriors have bounced back with strong games winning vs. Rangeview 20-12, Fort Collins 21-12 and the homecoming game against Mountain Vista 34-0.  Come join the fun and cheer on our Freshman team next at Columbine.  Kickoff is at 4:00, Thursday the 27th. Check www.arapahoefootball.com  for details.

Come watch boy’s tennis take on Pueblo West today at 3:30. Varsity plays at the AHS courts, and JV is at Powell.

There will be an NCAA/NAIA Orientation for all interested Juniors and Seniors scholar-athletes on Thursday, September 27th during both lunches in the Forum.  Please stop by the Athletic Office and sign up for the meeting before Wednesday.

For all girls interested in playing lacrosse next spring . . . there is an important information meeting this Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Forum.  Information about registration and the upcoming season will be shared.  All returning players, as well as those who have never played before, should attend. At least one parent or guardian should attend as well.

On Monday, October 1st the Girls Swim and Dive team will hold their mandatory registration/swim suit try on in the school cafeteria from 6-9:00 p.m.  In addition, there will be a mandatory meeting for all new swimmers/divers to be held at 6:30 p.m. the same night.

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