Thursday, October 10, 2013

October 10, 2013



General Announcements

LIZZIE: Hey Garrett, what is your favorite play?
GARRETT: Gosh, there are so many, it's hard to choose. but I'd have to say Romeo and Juliet.
LIZZIE: Well you are in luck because Romeo and Juliet is coming to Arapahoe.
GARRETT: I can hardly contain my excitement!
LIZZIE: Tickets are only $5.00 for students.
GARRETT: What a deal!
LIZZIE: The show opens Thursday, October 24th at 7pm.
GARRETT: I know I'll be there.
LIZZIE: Go to Mr. Ahern's teacher page to purchase tickets.
GARRETT: Now I can do my review paper for his class!

Drama Club is teaming up with Food for Field and will be collecting non-perishable food items each night of the show.

Due to an unexpected important meeting, the first TSA Club informational meeting has been postponed until next Tuesday, October 15th in Room E6.  Please attend this meeting to find out more about this exciting competition.

It’s that time of year for eligible juniors and seniors to start applying for membership in National Honor Society!  If you are a junior with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, or a senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, then you are eligible to apply for membership.  Eligible students should have received a letter at their home address, inviting them to join and also explaining the application process.  If your GPA makes you eligible for NHS, but you haven’t received a letter at home, please contact Mr. Smith or Ms. McGeorge in the science office.  This letter also tells you about important informational meetings going on this week.  If you are applying for membership in NHS, you must attend one of these meetings to learn about the club and the application process.  There are three more meetings still being held for you to choose from this week: tomorrow morning at 6:55 in Room W-103, and also today or tomorrow after school at 2:20 in Room W-103.  Remember that these meetings are only for eligible juniors and seniors, so if you are unsure whether you are eligible, please contact Mr. Smith or Ms. McGeorge in the science office.

A reminder: The biggest out of state college fair in the Denver Metro area is happening on Saturday at Mountain Vista High School from 10 to 12:30. Plan to attend, talk to college representatives and collect lots of information.

Attention Juniors and Seniors! A representative from Arapahoe Community College will be here tomorrow for anyone interested in taking Concurrent Enrollment classes for 2nd Semester. This is a great chance to receive high school and college credit. If interested, please plan on attending a short meeting during either 1st or 2nd lunch in the Forum on Friday, October 11th to receive more information and paperwork.

The 2013 Stride is almost here! Run or Walk The Stride 5k or 10k and help support the LPS Foundation. All proceeds benefit Littleton Public Schools Foundation and the work they do supporting teachers, students, and staff. Students and staff we need your help to win the extra participation award. Hurry and get moving fast to register. Check out www.runthestride.com  or register with any Physical Education Teacher. The race is Sunday, October 27th beginning at Ketring Park @ 8:00 a.m.

CafĂ© specials today:  Niccolo's calzone and Chick Fil A sandwich.  Lunch today:  country fried steak w/mashed potatoes and grilled cheese sandwich.

Athletics

Attention all girls interested in playing basketball this upcoming season. You are encouraged to attend any and all open gym opportunities between today and October 29th. Our pre-season "camp" will begin on October 30th and run through November 14th. Please check the website for the complete schedule at arapahoeladyhoops.com

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