*An important announcement from Assistant Principal Ms. Kuhlmann:
Good morning Warriors, this is Mrs. Kuhlmann with some important COVID-related and activities-office updates for you this morning.
As I’m sure you have heard, currently we are the only large high school in LPS still operating in the hybrid model with in-person days. We are trying hard to keep it that way, but we still need your help. You’re doing a great job social distancing and mask-wearing in your classrooms, where we really need your help is at lunch. We know that to avoid quarantine you must be 6 ft. apart with a mask on and 12. Feet apart with your masks off while eating lunch. While we recognize a 12 ft distance is not always possible, especially in the cafeteria, we need you to put your masks BACK on when you are finished eating. Please be respectful of the “sit here stickers” and stay spaced out at the lunch tables. Crowding one another or overloading tables will not be allowed. Thank you for continuing to take care of one another while being cautious during this time.
There are several items of note from the Activities Office this week that we hope you join in on. With COVID-19 placing restrictions on many of the fun activities we are used to, when we can have some fun, donate, or play along, we hope that you will.
First, this week we celebrate the contributions made by our military Veterans. Please stop by the cafeteria security office to write a note or name a friend/family member who currently or previously served our great country.
Next, this week we kick off our annual Toy Drive supporting Strive Prep Ruby Hill Elementary. These students are in great need of some holiday cheer and we need you! Your gift of toys, money, and general support! If you get a toy, please make sure it’s not a weapon, doesn’t require batteries, and is age-appropriate for elementary students. Place donations in the big christmas-wrapped boxes throughout the school.
Finally, our first ever Virtual Pep Assembly is in production! We need you to come play along with us as we try to recreate as closely as possible some of our AHS traditions assembly-style. If you’d like to be a part of the Cheers leading your class to competition victory, see your LPS email! There’s a signup included that allows the first 25 A-Z from each class to come cheer after school this week. May the loudest, rowdiest class win.
Thank you for playing along this week. Activities at school are still happening, and we hope you join in as soon as you can.
And now back to your daily announcements!
General Announcements
*Contribute canned food to Arapahoe’s 2020 food drive through this Friday, November 13! Collection boxes are at the security kiosks and in the cafeteria.
*The winners of the first annual Warrior Media Scary Story contest have been selected! First place goes to Collier Dyer, second goes to Nic Highsmith and the third place winner is Alli Zier. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who entered a story! Also, many thanks to our judges Mr. Kuhlman, Ms. Wheeler and Kristin Avery! Stay tuned for more short story contests!
*Thank you to all the thespians who were a part of A Midsummer Night's Dream film production! Well done Warriors!
*Juniors, this is the year to start building your college list. There are 14 colleges virtually visiting with Arapahoe students on Wednesday and these visits are open to juniors and seniors. Please sign up in Naviance - the virtual meeting link will load in Naviance 15 minutes prior to the visit.
*Students planning to take the ACT or SAT -- check out the Post Grad website calendar for free test prep opportunities!
*Seniors, please go to the graduation website or follow the link provided here to fill out Graduation contact information. This will allow Herff Jones to collect your cap and gown information as well as keep you updated on important dates and deadlines. https://herff.ly/contactinfo
*Check out the amazing talents of your fellow Warriors! The Arapahoe Art Department would like to invite you to view this year's virtual 2020 AHS Fall Art Show which includes over 330 works of art (you can also find the link on the Arapahoe website)! We hope you enjoy the show!
*Seniors! Do you have a December 1st college application deadline? The College Application Tracking Form will be due on November 16th by 4pm for all schools with a December 1st application deadline. See Mrs. Arnold in the main office or Mrs. Hall in the library if you have questions regarding the College Application Tracking Form.
*Support the instrumental music programs at Arapahoe through the Arapahoe Band Booster Holiday Plant sale. Orders can be placed through 11/16, plants can be picked up on 12/10. See the flyer below for details.
*The weather might be a little cooler this week but our Warriors are even cooler as you continue to wear your masks, do your daily health self-screenings, practice social distancing, wash your hands often and remember to record your attendance on all virtual days.
Athletics
*AHS Swimmers, there will be no swim conditioning today or tomorrow after school.
*Hey Warriors! Plan to pick up Chick-Fil-A at the Streets of Southglenn location Tuesday night and mention the AHS Boys and Girls Swim and Dive Team! 15% of sales from 5:00-7:00 PM will go to support our AHS Boys and Girls Swim and Dive Team!
Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details.
Warriors always take care of one another!
