Tuesday, October 02, 2012

October 2, 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 a drama club meeting after school today in the theatre.  New members are welcome.

There will be a meeting for current members of National Honor Society this Wednesday at 2:25 in the Forum.  So if you're already a member of NHS, please be there after school on Wednesday.

The Sports Broadcast Club will meet in Room E-8 at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3. 

Attention all DECA members! It's time for our all club meeting for October! Come to room E-9 after school on Thursday, October 4th for some important information on upcoming events!

Students, there will be a YOU MATTER club meeting this Thursday, October 4th, right after school in the guidance conference Room.  Please join us for a fun time planning events that will take place during School Safety Week.  See Mrs. Talen, Dr. Song or Mrs. Gillespie if you have any questions.  See you there!

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 in the science office or Ms. Leclaire in the Language Arts 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 four meetings being held for you to choose from: Thursday and Friday mornings at 6:55 in Room C-9, and Thursday and Friday afternoons 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 in the science office or Ms. Leclaire in the Language Arts office.

Don't forget! Picture retakes are scheduled for Thursday, October 4th. The photographer will be here from 9 to 12:30 in the Theater hallway. Please bring your old photo packet with you to exchange for a picture retake.

Juniors, the PSAT test is coming. When? . . . October 17! Registration ends on Wednesday, October 10. So, remember to bring $12 and your photo ID to the Guidance Office to sign up for this important test! Math and Language Arts study sessions for the PSAT will be offered next week at 6:30 am in Room S-10. The math sessions will be on Wednesday, Oct 10th and Friday, Oct 12th. The Language Arts sessions will be on Tuesday, Oct 9th and Thursday, Oct 11th. Come to these sessions so you’ll be even better prepared to take the PSAT!

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

Congratulations to the boys Junior Varsity soccer team who defeated Cherry Creek 2-1 yesterday. Keep it up ABK.

Congratulations to the boys Varsity soccer team who took care of Cherry Creek 4-1 last night at LPSS. Great job guys!!

Attention all girls' lacrosse players . . . after school today there will be an orientation for the off season fitness program at 3 o'clock in the weight room.  Coach Mimi will be there to explain the program.  Please try to attend.

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