Friday, September 28, 2012

Friday, September 28, 2012

Academic Announcements:

Juniors and seniors interested in hearing more about the LPS Concurrent Enrollment Program that allows dual enrollment between Littleton High School, with Arapahoe Community College and Metropolitan State University of Denver should plan to attend an important, informative meeting on October 2 at 2:30 pm in the LHS Forum.  Please see Mr. Puchino with any questions. 

Club Announcements:

There will be NO Speech and Debate meeting this Friday due to the homecoming parade and other festivities. The Friday meetings will resume on October 5.

Other Announcements:

Attention Students – do you need a computer? If you do not have a computer, we have free computers for you. These are refurbished desktop computers, not laptops. They use the XP operating system and are loaded with Open Office; please see Mr. Hahn in the counseling office. 


Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th graders:  Class ring packets are at Student Services.

Home Coming Announcements:

Join in the fun with our HOMECOMING SPIRIT DRESS UP DAYS.  Today is CLASS T-SHIRT DAY.   If you still need your class shirt, you can pick it up during 2nd period (first block) today in the main lobby.

Congratulations to Mrs. Jodie McCombs for a beautiful display of Night on the Safari yesterday – Way to go!

Congratulations to the V-squad Senior boy’s volley ball team – they are the best in the school!

The Homecoming Parade is today at 3:00pm.  There will be two spirit buses to pick up students at the front entrance of the school today at 2:30pm.   They will return after the parade.  

Homecoming football game tailgater will be tonight at the stadium parking lot starting at 6:00pm.  Freshmen eat free and all other students pay $3.00. 
The Homecoming football game will be at the stadium at 7:00pm vs Golden HS Demons. Come and cheer on your Lion Football team to victory!!  Please bring your IDs!!

Last chance to buy your Homecoming ticket before the dance!  They are $15 and that includes a drink and snack from the DECA store on the night of the dance. You can buy your tickets during lunch today.  If you buy your ticket in advance you won't have to stand in the long line to get in!  The price is the same whether you buy in advance or the night of...Also, don’t forget your school ID!  See you there! 

Student IDs are required to participate in Homecoming Activities this week. New and re-make IDs can be made in the library.   Don't delay - get yours today!

Blog Announcements:

Attention all students:  If you wish to attend any home sporting event you will need to present a current 2012-2013 LHS student ID.  If you have an Athletic Pass you can enter the game without charge; without the pass, entry will be $3.00.  If you come without your current ID, you may be charged $5.00.   

Picture re-take and picture make-up day is scheduled for Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 10:30a-12:30p in the theater lobby.  If you have received your picture package and would like a re-make of the picture, please bring the first package for exchange.  If you missed picture day in August, please stop by to have your picture taken.  Order forms are available in the Main office.

For further information on the PSAT, the practice SAT test, please stop by the Counseling office.  The cost of the test is $20 and will be held at LHS on Oct. 17 at 7:30 am.  Space is limited and signups will go thru Oct. 12. 

PLAN - Practice ACT, all sophomores will be required to take the PLAN test at LHS on Oct. 10 beginning at 7:30 am.  Additional information will be distributed to the students prior to the test.  There is no fee for the test. 

THE STRIDE is a community 5K and 10K running and walking event coming on October 28. It is organized by the Littleton Foundation to raise money for our schools, and financial awards are given to the schools that have the most participants. Last year LHS beat out Heritage and Arapahoe and we received one thousand dollars for our school. We want to win again this year and we need your help. Get your friends and family members to sign up for THE STRIDE through our school webpage. Get your registrations in and let's win this thing again LIONS!!!

Hello LHS parents! Join fellow Lion parents at Merle’s Restaurant for parade viewing from the rooftop patio this Friday at 2:30. All are welcome, and Merle’s will donate 10% of snack proceeds to LHS After-Prom, so let them know you are from Littleton.  Come watch the parade from the perfect location as the students come down Main Street! See you then!

Our friends at Qdoba Mexican Grill at Broadway and Belleview will be hosting a pre-football game event today from 3 to 7pm.  All students, family, faculty and staff will be able to receive any entree and a regular drink for the special price of only $6.00.  This is a benefit Qdoba is extending exclusively to our school.  Please be sure you have your ID's available.  Don't miss out, all you queso lovers.

Project CURE needs student help Monday - Project CURE is a non-profit organization that delivers donated medical supplies and equipment to under-served clinics and hospitals in developing countries around the world. Monday, October 1st is Child Health Day. Students, you can help Project Cure that day by assembling medical kits at Swedish Medical Center from 7 am to 7 pm. Need more information? meganprentice@projectcure.org