Thursday, September 27, 2012

September 27, 2012



General Announcements

The Speech and Debate Team practices today after school in C15.  Members competing in an October tournament should plan to be there.

There will be an NCAA/NAIA Orientation for all interested Juniors and Seniors scholar-athletes today during both lunches in the Forum.  

Picture packets will be distributed today, Friday, and Monday in the cafeteria during lunch times. Picture retakes will be on Thursday October 4th.

Seniors, don't forget to turn in your graduation announcement orders today and tomorrow. Representatives from Herff/Jones will be in the cafeteria to take your order forms.

Hey Warriors! The battle has begun. Come join the madness and register for DECA DODGEBALL. This year’s tournament will have a college theme and is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 24th.   Registration will take place this week only.   Each team must be made up of five guys and five girls.  Only the first 20 teams to register will be allowed to compete.  Registration packets can be picked up in the Business Office.

Please take the time to check the Library overdue/fine lists. The lists are located on the bulletin boards in the north and south hallways, the library and Bookkeepers office. Check periodically to make sure that you don’t have a fine or overdue book. These lists are updated weekly. Thanks Warriors!

Juniors, the PSAT test is coming. When? . . . October 17! Registration starts today and goes through October 10. So, remember to bring $12 and your photo ID to the Guidance Office to sign up for this important test!

Have you registered for the stride yet? Good news...the early bird registration has been extended until tomorrow, September 28th. You can save $5.00 on your registration if you register at www.Runthestride.com by September 28th. The stride 5k and 10k takes place on Sunday, October 28th .

Hello Warriors! The Denver Komen Race for the Cure is Sunday, October 7, 2012! Arapahoe is defending our title of the largest high school team registered!  Join our team, and be a part of this amazing event. You can register by simply going to the Arapahoe High School home page and you'll find directions there.  Our Arapahoe Cheers and Toms will be at the start line to cheer on all participants. If you would like, you can walk with the AHS team as we show the world what it means to be a WARRIOR.   We race as Warriors to honor those who have survived breast cancer, those who are fighting it, those who have lost the fight, and for the hope of a cure. Let’s go Warriors!!!

Athletics

The boys tennis team plays Overland in a home match at 3:30 today. Varsity at the AHS courts and JV at Powell. Come cheer them on!

If any girl is interested in playing for the girl's basketball team this year, come to open gym tonight at 5:30 for practice and games! You can also check out the Arapahoe Lady Hoops website on the athletics page for additional information about the upcoming season. See you on the court!

For all girls interested in playing lacrosse next spring . . . there is an important information meeting today at      7 p.m. in the Forum.  Information about registration and the upcoming season will be shared.  All returning players, as well as those who have never played before, should attend. At least one parent or guardian should attend as well.

On Monday, October 1st the Girls Swim and Dive team will hold their mandatory registration/swim suit try on in the school cafeteria from 6-9:00 p.m.  In addition, there will be a mandatory meeting for all new swimmers/divers to be held at 6:30 p.m. the same night.

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