General Announcements
Hey Arapahoe! Having those post-holiday blues? Well, snap out of them by attending the 2006 Winter Dance!! It will be held Saturday, January 21st from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the AHS Cafeteria. This year’s theme is “A Night at the Grammys.” Tickets will go on sale beginning next Tuesday during each lunch in the cafeteria. You will want to buy your tickets in advance for only $10/person because the price will increase that night at the door to $15/person. And, this is that special dance of the year where the ladies get to ask the gentlemen! Don’t forget . . . The 2006 Winter Dance “A Night at the Grammys” coming your way January 21st.
PLAN test results are in! If you took the PLAN test, you can pick up your results in the Guidance Office.
SENIORS: No-Brainer Scholarship: Seventy $1,000 scholarships will be randomly drawn from all applicants to the CollegeInvest 2006 Scholarship Program. Another fifty-five $6,000 scholarships will be awarded to students with financial need. Apply online by April 5th. Visit the Post Grad Center for details. Hurry over to the Post Grad Center to see what new scholarships you may qualify for!
Seniors planning to attend CU-Boulder in the Fall: Now is the time to apply for scholarships! There is a full ride opportunity for freshmen entering the College of Arts and Sciences. Check in the Post Grad Center to see if you qualify for this outstanding opportunity!
Hey CSJC members! Community Service just ‘cause is having another meeting today in room C-19. Remember, it’s still not too late to join!
Congratulations to our talented mathematicians! Matt Bigelow, Sean Case, and Corey McClymonds earned a perfect score of '6' on Tuesdays Colorado Math Leauge Competition. Arapahoe is ranked third in the state of Colorado. Students who earned a score of '5' on Tuesday's competition include: Clarie Bassett, Amy Bickel, Tyler Bowman, Sean Egan, David Ellis, Matt Evans, Kenneth Feehs, Zach Foster, Sarah Geist, David Lyons, Kaia Nutting, Becca Schwab, Alex Schiff, and Spencer Zepelin.
Attention all FCCLA officers:
Please plan to meet after school today in room E2 for your monthly officer meeting. You need to finalize plans for Sacred Heart and plan next weeks’ chapter meeting. See you in room E2 right after school today!
Did you check out a book before the winter break? If so, it's due back in the library this week. Please check your lockers and backpacks for books that need to be returned ASAP.
Come to the Spanish Club meeting Wednesday, January 18 in C21. We will have snacks and drinks and música. No Spanish is required so bring your friends!
Students your First Semester Report Cards will be given out tomorrow during your 3rd hour class. If you do not have a 3rd hour class, please go to Counseling and see Mrs. Oeinck to pick up your Report Cards.
Athletics
The freshman A basketball team improved their record with a 53 to 39 win over Littleton last night. The team was led by Reid Howey with 12, Ryan Elliott with 10 and Kyle Newman and Jed Knafelc both with 9 points.
Attention all girls interested in playing tennis: this is a reminder that we will be practicing on Wednesdays after school from 3pm until 4:30 at the AHS courts, weather permitting. If you are not sure of the weather, check with Coach Brayton in the science office. See you there!
Arapahoe Special Olympics Basketball team had their first game last night. They played against Chatfield. They lost a close match, 50-44. All players played with heart and intensity. Would all partners who have not received their uniform, please see Mrs. Pepe in room S6. Thank you.
Student Initiated Groups
Disclaimer of School Endorsement- The following announcements concern a student interest group which is not sponsored or endorsed by Arapahoe High School or Littleton Public Schools. The school’s compliance with federal law permitting such groups to meet on school property does not constitute school or district support for the group’s purpose or the content of any of the group’s meetings or activities.
Hey Ultimate Players, were starting back up again. We have practice today at Clarkson Park at 3:00 pm. If you haven’t received your jersey we will have them at the park tomorrow. If you have any questions please talk to seniors Brady Smith or Ryan Peterson.
Any student interested in information about the Fellowship of Christian Athletes should plan on attending a brief meeting Tuesday the 18th at 7 am in science room w-102. If there are any questions please talk to coach Hatak.
Warriors of the Word, Arapahoe’s Bible Club is starting back up! Our first meeting for second semester is this Friday, January 13th at 6:30am in N-3. Come join us to worship and pray for our school.
