AHS Daily Announcements: October 2017

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance

General Announcements

Financial Aid Night is tomorrow, November 1st. Come and learn from an expert about the importance of filing the FAFSA and CSS profile as well as other information to help you navigate this process.

On Wednesday, College Application Boot Camp will be in session for work time and additional support. If you are still working on your application, please come and work at 7AM in the Forum.

Attention Juniors and Seniors who are planning on going on the Washington DC Trip - This Thursday all students MUST be enrolled and have their deposit paid. Come see Mrs Winn this week to get registered!

The MUSE is back in session and we need you. Submit your art, music and writing to the MUSE by November 17th and you'll be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a gift card. Have an idea for the cover of the MUSE, submit your cover art designs as well. For more information, see Mr. Spare in the Language Art Department

A reminder to come to the cafeteria today for the Halloween Lunchtime Activities that will be held during both lunches.

Want to give a helping hand? This is the LAST week to collect cans and spare change for the 2017 Annual Food Drive for Field Elementary's food pantry! So check your pantries for extra cans that you and your family are willing to donate and give back to a worthy cause! Student Council reps will be collects cans/spare change during both lunches! Friday is the last day, don't forget!

And our winners of our candy count contest are...

The Staff winner is Ms. Ronald our Bookkeeper

She guessed 142 the actual number was.....144

We have a tie for the Student candy jar

There will be a Guess Off in the Library today

Between Diana Christiansen and Zack Lefever Diana and Zack please come to the library some time today and take your best and final guess for the bucket filled with candy.

Athletics

Both the JV and Varsity Cheer teams will be competing at the Centennial League at 6pm on Wednesday, November 8. Please come support the girls that support the school. Go Warriors!

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details

Monday, October 30, 2017

Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance

General Announcements

Halloween costumes are allowed tomorrow, but please make sure they are appropriate and adhere to school dress code. In addition, masks, face painting, weapons and/or any weapon facsimiles are not allowed.

All AHS students are invited to participate in the Halloween Lunchtime activities to be held during both lunches on Tuesday, October 31. The fun will include a costume contest, prizes will be awarded!

Students and Staff

It's Time for Mrs. B’s Annual Halloween Candy Jar Count

Come to the Library

Guess the correct number of candies in the Jar and it is all yours!!!!

One and only one guess allowed per day!

The winner will be announced during announcements Tuesday, October 31st.

Staff your Halloween Candy Jar is located in the mail room.

Staff and Students

Make a favorite Halloween treat to share with your fellow students and staff

Name your treat after a Halloween story, the spookier the better!

Bring your treats to the library on Tuesday, October 31st... before school

Everyone is welcome to come to the library and enjoy these treats and a cup of cider... while they last!

Athletics

Boys basketball - All Seniors and Juniors wanting to tryout for basketball, Preseason camp starts today at 2:30 in the Aux Gym. Freshman and Sophomore camp starts Monday 11/6 at 5:30. Make sure you register on the Arapahoe Athletic Webpage by today - See Coach Jansen if you have any questions.

Both the JV and Varsity Cheer teams will be competing at the Centennial League at 6pm on Wednesday, November 8. Please come support the girls that support the school. Go Warriors!

Congratulations to the girls and boys cross country teams for some excellent running on Saturday in the State Meet. The girls team was led by top finisher Morgan Conn and the boys team was led by top finisher Griffin Hampton. Both teams competed well against the best teams in the state. Way to go cross country, great finish to your season.

Congratulations to the Warrior Marching Band and Color Guard for three outstanding performances at the Colorado Bandmasters Association 5A State Marching Band Championships this past weekend. The Band performed in quarterfinals on Friday and qualified for semifinals on Saturday earning a score of 74.20. The Band placed 7th in semifinals with a score of 77.50 and qualified to compete in finals. During finals competition, the Band had their best show of the season and placed 7th overall in 5A with a score of 76.35!!! Congratulations to the marching band and guard for an amazing season!!!

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details

Friday, October 27, 2017

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General Announcements

Students and families! On Wednesday, November 1st, come and learn about the process involved in determining college costs, applying for financial aid for both public and private schools, and how some scholarship applications require the filing of the FAFSA. The presentation, which is open to all students and families, will begin promptly at 6pm in the Theater.

Attention Juniors and Seniors - If you are planning on going on the 2018 Washington DC trip in March please see Ms Winn in the social studies department by the 30th of October to get registered before the first major deadline.

Halloween costumes are allowed next Tuesday but please make sure they are appropriate and adhere to school dress code. In addition, masks, face painting, weapons and/or any weapon facsimiles are not allowed.

Have you heard the news? Treasure Island is amazing! You can see it in the AHS theatre tonight or tomorrow. Tickets can be bought online or at the door. Don’t miss the adventure!

Stop by the Safe Schools table in the cafeteria during both lunches and make a pledge to be a Smartie!

Have any extra canned foods lying around? Is your piggy bank overflowing? The annual AHS Canned Food Drive is here! During lunch hours, Student Council will be collecting cans and coins to support Field Elementary School's food pantry. Be sure to bring in cans and coins to your Student Council representatives to support this worthy cause.

Students and Staff

It's Time for Mrs. B’s Annual Halloween Candy Jar Count

Come to the Library

Guess the correct number of candies in the Jar and it is all yours!!!!

One and only one guess allowed per day!

The winner will be announced during announcements Tuesday, October 31st.

Staff your Halloween Candy Jar is located in the mail room.

Staff and Students

Make a favorite Halloween treat to share with your fellow students and staff

Name your treat after a Halloween story, the spookier the better!

Bring your treats to the library on Tuesday, October 31st... before school

Everyone is welcome to come to the library and enjoy these treats and a cup of cider... while they last!

Athletics

Boys basketball - All Seniors and Juniors wanting to tryout for basketball, Preseason camp starts next Monday 10/30 at 2:30 in the Aux Gym. Freshman and Sophomore camp starts Monday 11/6 at 5:30. Make sure you register on the Arapahoe Athletic Web page by Monday the 30th, See Coach Jansen if you have any questions.

Your Varsity Boys’ Soccer team was victorious in their first round playoff game against Monarch yesterday by a score of 3-0. Zach Westerman scored all 3 goals. The shutout effort was led on the defensive side by Zander Hahn, Zach Tripp, Jacob Vogel, and Goalkeeper Spencer Cobb. They now advance to the Sweet 16 round with a game next Wednesday in Grand Junction – details to come. Congratulations Warriors!

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance

General Announcements

Juniors and seniors signed up for Friday morning’s visit with Notre Dame, please note it will be held in C-1432.

Tonight is opening night for Treasure Island. Tickets are still available online or at the door. The show starts at 6:00! Students tickets are $5!

Participate in distracted driving activities with Teen Driver Alliance representatives and try out the driving simulator in the cafeteria during both lunches.

Athletics

Hey Warriors, come out and cheer on our soccer team as they take on Monarch in the first round of playoffs scheduled for today at 4:30 p.m. The game will be played at LPS Stadium. This is a playoff game so all students will have to purchase a ticket to attend. Ticket prices are $5 for students K-12, $5 for Senior Citizens and $7 for adults. Go Warriors!

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance

General Announcements

On Friday, the Post Grad Center will host Skidmore College, the University of Notre Dame, and Colorado College. Please note that the Notre Dame visit will be held in C-1432.

One week from today, the Counseling Department and Post Grad Center will host Financial Aid Night at 6pm in the theater. An expert from the University of Denver will help families understand the formula for determining college costs, learn the importance of filing the FAFSA and the CSS profile as well as the process for doing so, and learn about scholarships, grants, loans, and the federal work study program. This is open to senior families who are filing this fall AND underclassmen families who want information to help them plan for the future.

Attention FBLA members! Our next meeting is after school today. We’ll meet in the forum, and then go to room E1283 to decorate pumpkins. Your pumpkins will be displayed at lunch in the days following the meeting, and students can donate change to vote for their favorite design. This is a great way to earn volunteer time, and all proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes. We’ll see you Wednesday.

We set sail tomorrow for Treasure Island! Get your tickets now for Thursday, October 26th at 6pm, Friday, October 27th at 7pm, and Saturday, October 28th at 7pm! Tickets for students are $5, and are available online through Mr. Ahern’s teacher page.

Meet your counselor in the cafeteria during both lunches, add to the Gratitude Chain and pick up some FREE swag!

Hey Warriors! The event you've all been waiting for is finally here. Tonight is the 12th annual DECA Dodgeball tournament. You're all invited to come out and cheer for your favorite teachers and friends as they compete to become the Dodgeball Champs. The event starts at 6 pm and only costs $3 to get in. See you tonight!

Athletics

Hey Warriors, come out and cheer on our soccer team as they take on Monarch in the first round of playoffs scheduled for Thursday, October 26th at 4:30 p.m. The game will be played at LPS Stadium. This is a playoff game so all students will have to purchase a ticket to attend. Ticket prices are $5 for students K-12, $5 for Senior Citizens and $7 for adults. Go Warriors!

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance

General Announcements

Wednesday’s College Application Boot Camp will focus on processes specific to AHS, help with applications, and general questions. If you have deadlines approaching this month or next, come to Boot Camp at 7am in the Forum.

On Thursday, the Post Grad Center will host Northern Arizona University, Kansas State University, Metro State University, Princeton University, and the University of Colorado at Denver. Please note that the University of Colorado at Denver visit will be held in C-1457. Please sign up in Naviance 24 hours in advance.

If you are applying for membership in National Honor Society, remember that applications are due today! Please turn in your completed application, along with your $15 application fee, to Mrs. Arnold in the bookkeeping office, by 3pm at the absolute latest.

Attention FBLA members! Our next meeting is after school on Wednesday, October 25th. We’ll meet in the forum, and then go to room E1283 to decorate pumpkins. Your pumpkins will be displayed at lunch in the days following the meeting, and students can donate change to vote for their favorite design. This is a great way to earn volunteer time, and all proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes. We’ll see you Wednesday.

Why couldn’t the pirate learn the alphabet? Because he was always lost at C! Join Arapahoe Theatre on October 26th at 6pm, October 27th at 7pm, and October 28th at 7pm for Treasure Island! Tickets for students are $5, and available through Mr. Ahern’s teacher page!

Join the School Resource Officers on the South Patio and practice your safe driving on the peddle car track.

Please check your LPS email account for a link to a survey for the next issue of The Herald magazine. Thanks.

Athletics

Boys Basketball- No Open Gym this week. Please check the athletic page for details on next week's preseason camp.

Anybody interested in playing Girls Basketball should attend the last open gym today from 5:30 – 7:30 in Main Gym. The preseason camp starts Thursday, October 26 and runs through Friday November 3. For more information visit www.ahsgirlsbb.com.

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Gymnastics Team on taking 5th, and JV for placing 8th, at their League meets last week! A shout out to Aspen Fredericks for placing 10th in the Varsity All Around! Good work, Girls!

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details

Monday, October 23, 2017

Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance

General Announcements

Juniors and Seniors! This morning’s visit from the University of Southern California will be held in the tiered classroom, E-1287. This afternoon’s visit from the University of Alabama will be held in the Post Grad Center.

Seniors with November 1st deadlines, please request transcripts in Naviance and submit the blue transcript request forms with payment to Mrs. Arnold by 11am today to ensure timely submission to your colleges.

Students interested in any aspect of the military such as Military Service Academies, ROTC, or enlisting as well as students interested in a career in protective services such as Criminal Justice, Fire Sciences, and Emergency Services, there is a Military & Protective Services Exploration Workshop at Littleton High School this Thursday evening from 6-9 pm. It is open to students and families from all over the Denver Metro Area...go check it out!

If you are applying for membership in National Honor Society, remember that applications are due tomorrow! Please turn in your completed application, along with your $15 application fee, to Mrs. Arnold in the bookkeeping office, as soon as possible.

Reminder: Free Alive@25 class today in room W1874 it will start right at 2:30, please be on time. If you signed up on-line PLEASE show up. If you want to take the class sign up on-line or talk to Deputy Englert.

It’s time to batten down the hatches! Come and see your theatre friends in Treasure Island, October 26th at 6pm and October 27th and 28th at 7pm. Tickets are only 5 dollars for students, you can buy online or at the door. It'll be loads of fun!

Stop by and visit the Safe Schools table in the cafeteria during lunch and add to our Gratitude Chain!

Athletics

Boys Basketball- No Open this week. Please check the athletic page for details on next week's preseason camp.

Anybody interested in playing Girls Basketball should attend the last open gyms today from 2:30 – 5:30 in the Aux Gym and tomorrow from 5:30 – 7:30 in Main Gym. The preseason camp starts Thursday, October 26 and runs through Friday November 3. For more information visit www.ahsgirlsbb.com.

Congratulations to both the boys and girls cross country teams for qualifying for State! Both teams placed third at Regionals on Thursday earning them a trip to Colorado Springs this Saturday where they will line up and race against the top 20 5A teams in Colorado. The boys team was led by individual qualifiers Stephen Haysley and Griffin Hampton, and girls team was led by individual qualifier Morgan Conn. Great job and good luck at State!

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance

General Announcements

If you are applying for membership in National Honor Society, remember that applications are due next Tuesday. You should have already handed out 5 reference forms, and you should be working to make sure your application is turned in before the deadline, along with your $15 application fee, to Mrs. Arnold in the bookkeeping office.

Hey Warriors! If you are playing on a DECA Dodgeball team, you must attend a rules meeting. The first meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 23rd at 2:30 pm in the Forum and the second meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24th at 5:30 pm in the Forum. The rules meeting is mandatory for all players. Attendance will be taken at the meeting. Please see Ms. Krueger with questions.

Ahoy, matey! If you come to the Arapahoe Theatre at 6:00 pm on October 26th, or the 27th and 28th at 7:00 pm, you will get to see the wonderful cast of Treasure Island! Tickets are $5.00 for students and $7.00 for adults. Don’t wait to buy tickets at the door. Go online through Mr. Ahern’s teacher page to get you tickets in advance. It is sure to be a blast full of your fellow buccaneers.

Hey Warriors! It’s that time of year again, the time for our Warrior Food Drive for Field Elementary’s food bank, and it’s a Class Competition! Pull out all your canned fruit and oatmeal and take a look in your wallet. From October 23rd through November 3rd, bring your non perishable food (make it healthy!) and money to donate at lunch. Each dollar will be worth 2 cans of food. We are doing penny wars as a class competition. Any pennies in your class box count FOR your class, and any silver coins or dollars contributed to other class’ boxes deducts from their total. So add as much change as you can to these boxes at lunch!! Let’s see which class can make the biggest impact for people in our community!

Free Alive @ 25 class Monday October 23rd at 2:30pm in room W1874. If you are voluntarily taking the class the Sheriff's Office pays for your $79 fee. If you are 15 1/2 you can get drivers permit after taking the class and a lot insurance companies give you a discount. This is a 4 1/2 hour class. Sign up on-line at www.aliveat25.us Any questions ask Deputy Englert.

Today is the last day to check Lost and Found, all remaining items will be donated.

Athletics

Support your girls gymnastics team at their League Meets tonight & tomorrow! Come out any time between 5-8pm both evenings at Ponderosa High School to watch some exciting gymnastics! GO GET 'EM, LADY WARRIORS!!!

Yesterday, your Arapahoe Boys’ Varsity Soccer team defeated Overland by a score of 5-1. Cameron Gail scored three goals and Adam Hangland and Nash Herman each added one. Nice job Warriors! Playoffs begin next Thursday 10/26!

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details