Wednesday, November 13, 2013

November 13, 2013



General Announcements

This week, we are recognizing Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. On this day of remembrance, we would also like to honor the nurses, doctors and medics who devoted themselves to saving the lives of wounded soldiers, and making the deaths of others less painful. Please remember their contributions this week. Please stop by the Military Wall of Honor and add the names of your friends or family members who have served or are serving in the armed forces on the Military Heritage Board designed by the Art department. This Friday, we will have veteran speakers in the forum all day speaking about their experiences. You are welcome to come to the forum during any of your unscheduled hours on Friday.

Warriors, Best Buy at The Streets of SouthGlenn has selected our school to receive a donation from Intel on their behalf.  Best Buy of SouthGlenn won the annual competition called Score with Intel Core.  This competition had over a thousand stores with retail sales representative across the country competing head to head.  Store sales representatives were asked to expand their knowledge about Intel technology and the devices they sell.  Best Buy won, and chose our school to receive the donation.  Please join us on Wednesday, November 13th at the beginning of 2nd lunch for the donation ceremony.

Congratulations to Addie Finch!  Addie was the runner up in last nights Poetry Slam.  Thanks to all the AHS students who participated.

The third issue of the Arapahoe Herald student newspaper is out today. Pick up your copy from the news-stands in the cafeteria or the library.

Have you not taken Business Technology 1?  Do you keyboard 40 words per minute? Are you familiar with word, excel and PowerPoint? If you are proficient at these tasks you may test into the Advanced Business Technology class tomorrow.

FBLA we have a meeting today in Room E9 it is very important to attend to help you be successful in your competition at districts.

Juniors and seniors, this is your final reminder that our CU Boulder rep is visiting tomorrow, Thursday, at 9:00 a.m. in the Forum.  Bring great questions. See you there.

Attention Juniors and Seniors.  The deadline to turn in applications for the National Business Honor Society is Friday, November 22nd.  If you are enrolled in or have completed three semesters of business classes, please visit the Business Department to pick up an application for the newest organization at Arapahoe! 

CafĂ© specials:  Chick Fil A nuggets and pizza.  Lunch today:  French toast sticks w/sausage, chicken nuggets, salads, and cold sandwiches. 

Athletics

"Pink Cards" for Winter Sports will be distributed in the Cafeteria today during lunches.  Online registration must be completed and a current physical must be on file in the Athletic Office before student-athletes can receive their "Pink Card". Registration is completed online at www.ahswarriors.org.  Make sure to get your "Pink Card" today as that will be the first official day of Winter Sports practice. Please remember "no Pink Card - no practice”!

It's TRYOUT TIME! Yes, it's finally time, Lady Basketball Warriors! Come out today through Friday to try out for our elite program! We have four teams to fill and would love to have you be a part of our wonderful program. If you have questions or would like more information, come see Ms. Hancock in the Language Arts office or check out the website on the Arapahoe Homepage. Lace up those Nike's, and we will see you on the court! 

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