Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Club Announcements:

Speech and Debate team members: sign up in 151 BY TODAY for December tournaments-- OR YOU WILL NOT BE COMPETING!!!

Do you want to help plan a fun and stress-relieving holiday event for December? Come to a joint Balance and GSA meeting on TODAY in the art room after school. Do something positive for LHS!

Hello again Philosophers. We’ll meet again this Thursday after school in Room 204. This week we’ll re-visit the topic of morality with a new set of scenarios. Whose side will you take? Be prepared to listen and argue your case. See you Thursday.”

FBLA members: don’t forget to turn in permission slips for Stock Market Challenge to Mrs. Martin’s office before Friday. The bus for the challenge will leave from the cafeteria entrance at 10:30 am on Friday, November 19, 2010. Don’t be late or you will be left!

Academic Announcements:


A reminder for all students who have signed up for the SWIM TEST: You need to be in the pool ready to swim at 2:30. Please bring a photo ID with you. There are still spaces available for the test TODAY, sign-up in the Counseling Office.

Special Events:

Wednesday, November 17th: Welcome to International Week day three and a focus on International Service and Learning. Today’s events include:
-Period 1 (Forum): (Film-Documentary) "The Quake"; An investigation on the earthquake in Haiti
-Period 2 (Forum):(Film-Documentary) "Heat"; An investigation of on climate change.
-Period 3 (Forum): Lan Cantrel and Carolyn Cohen (IB Seniors) Presentation on
Japanese Study and Exchange experience
-Period 4 (Forum): Bold Leaders Presentation on Overseas Leadership
Development, Service, and Exchange Programs for High School Students
-Period 5 (Forum): ESL Student Presentations: "A world of Understanding;
Clarifying Cultural Misunderstandings"
-Period 6 (Forum): Scotland/U.S. Video Conference with Kristin Kron and
Joanna Blakeman; Perspectives on Scottish and American Schools and Culture
-Period 7 (Forum): Costa Rica Presentation from Mr. Marshall and Students
-Period 7 (Theater): Joe St. Marie and Tyler Gibson (IB Seniors) IB World Conference Experience Presentation
-Period 8 (Forum): Costa Rica Presentation from Mr. Marshall and Students

Mark your Calendar for the LHS Study Abroad Fair — November 18th!
As part of our International Education Week celebration, history teacher James Gordon, will host LHS' first International Week Study Abroad Fair. This event will take place on November 18th from 6pm - 8 pm in the cafeteria. You will have the opportunity to visit with a host of international study and service organizations that will share information and promotional material about their programs. People to People, Bold Leaders, and ASSE (International Student Exchange Programs), to name a few. In addition, LHS faculty such as History teacher James Gordon and Spanish teacher Matt Marshall and students who have ventured abroad to Kenya and Costa Rica will share their international study, service, work and travel experiences.

Other Announcements:

Looking for a festive way to kick off the holiday season? Join Littleton FBLA and Solid Grounds Coffee House downtown Littleton on Friday, November 26, 2010 from 5 pm to 7 pm for the Candlelight Walk. Be there to welcome Santa and see the holiday lights! Stop by the Colorado Business Bank and get some FREE, hot chocolate. Littleton FBLA will be collecting cash donations to benefit the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop. This is a great family event…don’t miss it!