December 19, 2013

Here is the most current information regarding our schedule. Please keep in mind that this is still fluid, it could change multiple times.

This Week's Schedule (December 19th and 20th)

• On Thursday and Friday students will return to the building by class (Seniors: Thursday, 8-10, Juniors: Thursday, 11-1, Sophomores: Friday 8-10, and Freshman: Friday 11-1). We encourage students to come into the building independently. Students should enter through the East (Bubble) and West (Athletic) entrances only. Students who have a photo ID should bring it, and we encourage you to wear Arapahoe clothing.
   
• Students will report to their 5th period MWF class where their teacher will be waiting for them. Students without a 5th period MWF class will report to the cafeteria where support will be available for them. Students can spend time with their teacher/class if they wish, or simply pick up their stuff.
   
• Students are welcome to talk with each other outside of the classroom after checking in - this is your school. We will gently remind students to leave toward the end of each session so that we can prepare for the next session.
   
• Please note there will be no access to the library. Student belongings that were left in the library have been relocated for pick up in the cafeteria. Although damage to our library was minimal, we are happy to announce that there will be a complete remodel done to our library during this school year. We will keep you posted as progress is made.

Week of January 6th - 10th Schedule

• Monday, January 6th - Non-Student Day. Arapahoe Faculty and Staff Only.
   
• Tuesday, January 7th - Semester One Modified Schedule
  
  
  • All MWF and TR classes will meet on an abbreviated schedule to touch base with every teacher and clarify need/desire to take a final for each Semester 1 class.
     
  • All science labs are to be omitted as you work through this modified schedule of classes.
     
  • Only students wanting to take final exams for any given class will be given the opportunity to take them - they are not required. If students do not take the final exams, their grades will stand for semester 1.
    
     
• Wednesday, January 8th - Final Exams Semester 1
  
  
  • Semester One Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes will meet.
     
  • Any student wishing to take final exams will be given the opportunity at this time.
     
  • Students not wishing to take their final should bring a book to read or study for other finals.
    
     
• Thursday, January 9th - Final Exams Semester 1
  
  
  • Semester One Tuesday/Thursday classes will meet.
     
  • Any student wishing to take final exams will be given the opportunity at this time.
     
  • Students not wishing to take their final should bring a book to read or study for other finals.
    
     
• Friday, January 10th - Beginning of Semester 2
  
  
  • All-school Healing Assembly - Sitting Eagle Gymasium. Time, schedule and details to be determined.
     
  • Semester Two Friday classes will meet on a modified but full-day schedule. Details on schedule to be determined.

December 13, 2013

General Announcements

Attention writers and artists!  This is your last chance to submit your creative work to the Muse magazine!  Today is our official deadline, so there's still time to get your work in!  Go to Activities on the Arapahoe home page, open the Muse web page and scroll down for directions--we will accept submissions until midnight tonight, so don't miss out!

Attention Warriors – Make sure to check and print your 2nd semester schedule from your portal account! Schedule adjustments can be made for academic misplacement ONLY. If you are placed in an incorrect class, please see your counselor during your unscheduled hours.  The Schedule Adjustment Period is going on NOW! The last day for schedule adjustments is Friday, December 20th!

Students, please be aware that during the four days of finals the library will be a QUIET STUDY AREA only.  If you do need to have group discussions for an assignment please do it in the cafeteria. Thanks for your cooperation and happy holidays.

Café specials today:  Cafe Rio plates, bacon Swiss cheeseburger, and chicken sandwich.  Lunch today:  pizza, salads, and cold sandwiches.

Athletics

Congratulations to the Varsity girls Swim and Dive team for their win against Grandview yesterday, with a final score of 112 to 74. Great meet Lady Water Warriors! 

Attention all boys swimmers and divers.  There will be a very important mandatory meeting in the pool area on Monday at 2:25. 

Hey Warriors, support the boys basketball team tonight as they take on Dakota Ridge. You can watch the games live, or on-demand, on the Spear.

All boys interested in swimming and diving.  There will be a Booster Club registration and kick-off meeting held in the school cafeteria on Monday, January 13th at 7:00 pm. Please check the team website for further details.

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

December 12, 2013

General Announcements

The next TSA meeting is today at 2:25 in Room E6.  Please be prepared to "Lock-in" at least one TSA event that you will be competing in at the State Conference...hopefully you have already started preparing for it!  We will be reviewing the Structural Engineering Competition and having a "Giant Jenga" tournament!  If you haven't paid your membership dues...please bring them to this meeting in order to participate in our Holiday Pizza Party next week!!   Please see Mr. McMullen for questions.

Athletics

Come and support your Warrior swimmers and divers today as we take on Grandview.  Meet starts at 4:30.  Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to the girls Freshman basketball team for a 41-18 victory over Grandview!  Tomorrow the girls Sophomore and JV teams take on Heritage at 5:30 and 7:00 at Heritage High School.  The Freshman and Sophomore teams play Cherokee Trail at home Saturday at 10:00 and 11:30.  Come out and support your Lady Warriors basketball!
 
For further details on any announcements see the Arapahoe web site. 
Warriors always take care of one another.

December 11, 2013

General Announcements

Attention Freshmen! Today is the day your link leaders have been talking about. Cramfest is after school today in the cafeteria.  Stop by to study, get tips for taking your finals and some refreshments. See you there. 

It's time for the monthly Arapahoe Herald survey. Please check your LPS email account for the link to our survey on social networking. The survey will be open until 3:00 today. We need your input and value your opinions.

The next TSA meeting is tomorrow at 2:25 in Room E6.  Please be prepared to "Lock-in" at least one TSA event that you will be competing in at the State Conference...hopefully you have already started preparing for it!  We will be reviewing the Structural Engineering Competition and having a "Giant Jenga" tournament!  If you haven't paid your membership dues...please bring them to this meeting in order to participate in our Holiday Pizza Party next week!!   Please see Mr. McMullen for questions.

Attention Warriors – Make sure to check and print your 2nd semester schedule from your portal account!  Schedule adjustments can be made for academic misplacement ONLY. If you are placed in an incorrect class, please see your counselor during your unscheduled hours.  The Schedule Adjustment Period is going on NOW! The last day for schedule adjustments is Friday, December 20th!

Athletics

Attention any girl interested in playing soccer next spring there will be a brief meeting today at 2:25 pm in Room N3.  Make sure you attend this very important meeting.  Spread the word.  Thank you.

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

December 10, 2013

General Announcements

Thank you for making the toy wrapping party a huge success.  We wrapped 450 toys for the kids at Valverde Elementary in 45 minutes.  Thanks for all your help.  If you are planning to go on the toy delivery on December 18, after finals, please plan to be at the bus in the circle drive by 12:15pm.

Reminder: Alive @ 25 class today at 3:00 pm in Room W101 today. If you signed up, please show up.  Any questions ask Deputy Englert.

It's time for the monthly Arapahoe Herald survey. Please check your LPS email account for the link to our survey on social networking. The survey will be open until Wednesday, December 11 at 3:00. We need your input and value your opinions.

The next TSA meeting is this Thursday, December 12 @ 2:25 in Room E6.  Please be prepared to "Lock-in" at least one TSA event that you will be competing in at the State Conference...hopefully you have already started preparing for it!   We will be reviewing the Structural Engineering Competition and having a "Giant Jenga" tournament!  If you haven't paid your membership dues...please bring them to this meeting in order to participate in our Holiday Pizza Party next week!!   Please see Mr. McMullen for questions.

Café specials today:  Panda bowls, Chick Fil A sandwiches.  Lunch today:  penne pasta and meatballs, hot dog, corn dog, salads, and cold sandwiches.  Cafe customers:  all negative accounts need to be paid by next Wednesday...ask your cashier for a current balance.

Athletics

Attention any girl interested in playing soccer next spring there will be a brief meeting tomorrow at 2:25 pm in Room N3.  Make sure you attend this very important meeting.  Spread the word.  Thank you.

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

December 9, 2013

General Announcements

Thank you to all who participated in the AHS Toys for Tots toy drive.  We received 1,400 toys for the kids at Valverde Elementary and the Denver Indian Center,  well surpassing our 1,000 toy goal.  We wish you all the happiness you are bringing to others.  You are an incredible Arapahoe family.  The wrapping party is today after school in the cafeteria.  Please come help wrap.  We appreciate you!

Here’s an important reminder to brand new members of National Honor Society: Our induction ceremony is tonight at 7:00 pm.  Our mandatory dress rehearsal is after school at 2:30 in the theater, and it will last approximately an hour.  Then you will need to be back in the theater between 6:30 and 6:45 for this important event.

The AHS Speech and Debate team did especially well this past weekend at the Chatfield Chill Tournament hosted by Chatfield High School. The team earned the Coaches Award for placing first overall among the twenty schools competing. Eight members qualified for finals with three taking first place in their respective events. Placing first included Joe Redmond in Poetry Interpretation, Larson Ross in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and Ethan Snow in Extemporaneous Speaking. 

Other members achieving well included:

·   Ben Chishlom - 3rd, Extemporaneous Speaking

·   Nash Jekot - 4th, Extemporaneous Speaking

·   Sarah Jenkins - 4th, Dramatic Interpretation

·   Angie Mock - 3rd, Lincoln-Douglas Debate

·   Sara Wilky - 3rd, Impromptu Speaking

Also, earning recognition and receiving Outstanding ribbons:

·   Avery Griggs, Poetry Interpretation

·   Maddison North, Poetry Interpretation

·   Sara Wilky, Original Oratory

·   The team of Brent Cary and Evan Pierpont, Public Forum Debate

·   The team of Charlie Dean and Keaton Scheffler, Public Forum Debate

Good luck team at next week's Winter Wonder Tournament at Cherry Creek High School!

Congratulations to John Piccone for winning the Colorado State Thespian Conference Scholarship this past weekend.  Amid the 4,200 students who attended the conference from schools all over the state of Colorado; Arapahoe's own, John Piccone won a scholarship for his song and monologue performance. Way to go John!

Hey Key Clubbers; There will be no meeting today after school.  Come help wrap toys at the toys-for-tots wrapping party after school in the cafeteria. Thanks!

 

The next TSA meeting is this Thursday, December 12 @ 2:25 in Room E6.  Please be prepared to "Lock-in" at least one TSA event that you will be competing in at the State Conference...hopefully you have already started preparing for it!   We will be reviewing the Structural Engineering Competition and having a "Giant Jenga" tournament!  If you haven't paid your membership dues...please bring them to this meeting in order to participate in our Holiday Pizza Party next week!!   Please see Mr. McMullen for questions.

Athletics

Congratulations to the Toms for their two perfect and amazing performances at the State Championships in prelims and finals, finishing 4th in the state!  Also, the Toms thank all of the staff and students who attended the event.  Arapahoe had more student spectators than any other school, and your support really made a difference!  We could feel your Warrior Pride!

Congratulations to the varsity cheerleading team for making finals and placing 7th in the 5A state cheerleading competition on Friday! Also, a special congratulations goes out to Megan Sherer for being selected as a member of the All-state cheerleading team! Way to go ladies!!

Attention any girl interested in playing soccer next spring there will be a brief meeting on Wednesday, December 11 at 2:25 pm in Room N3.  Make sure you attend this very important meeting.  Spread the word.  Thank you.

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