Monday, September 24, 2012

Student Recognition & Congratulations:

Congratulations to the boys and girls cross country team for their performance at rock canyon this past Saturday! The varsity girls were led by Magda vanLeeuwan and Kelly Dinneen to a 5th place finish. Ian Cox and Timmy Kail lead the varsity boys to a 7th place finish. The JV girls were led by Isabella Stroup and Ally Kennedy. The JV boys were led by Robert Archuelta and Isaac Rubey.

Congratulations to the varsity boys’ tennis team. They captured 3rd place in this weekend's Littleton Invitational. Taking a first at 4-doubles were Junior Larkin Burbage and senior Ryan Rosnick.   The team’s final home match is Tuesday vs. Highlands Ranch.

Academic Announcements:

Juniors and Seniors, we have college reps visiting this week in the Counseling Office, beginning with the University of Nebraska today at 11:30, Fort Lewis College on Tuesday at 10:30, Furman University and Tufts University on Thursday, and the University of Northern Colorado on Friday.  Be sure to take advantage of this great chance to talk with admissions advisors from these colleges, and sign up in advance on Naviance to attend.

Please join us for "Financial Aid Night" tonight from 7:00 until 8:30 pm in the Forum. A financial aid expert from "College in Colorado" will outline the basics of paying for college.  Topics will include the various forms of financial aid like grants, scholarships, loans and work study...as well as how and when to apply.  All LHS families are welcome to attend...it's never too early to begin planning for college!  If you have questions, please stop by the Post Grad Center.

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:

HIP HOP club will meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week in preparation for the Pep assembly this Friday.  Please arrive @ the Forum by 2:30 to maximize our practice time. 

Are you wondering if GSA is ever going to happen this year?  Well, it is!!!  Please come to art room 143 on Tuesday after school to be a part of this important club.  We will discuss "To Write love on Her Arms" Storyteller Campaign as a possible way to support kids at LHS.  Come to the meeting to learn more!

The Peace Jam and Green Clubs welcome anyone who is interested in helping to organize International Education Week events at our upcoming meeting on Tuesday, September 25th between 2:20 and 2:45pm in Room 206.   Hope to see you there!

Don’t forget your Class T-shirts!   You can come by and check the list to see if your parents paid for your shirt--you might get lucky!  If not, have $5 this week to get your shirt during lunches and after school.

Sports Announcements:

Magazine quality football programs are available for sale starting Thursday this week and at the Homecoming Game.  Football players, band, cheer and pom members will all be showcased in this keepsake publication.  They are for sale for only $5.00.  You may purchase them either in the main office on Thursday or Friday or at the Homecoming Game.

Other Announcements:

Seniors:  There will be an important meeting in the forum tomorrow, Tuesday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m.  You will receive information from Jostens on graduation. There will not be a special bell schedule for this meeting and it should last no more than 30 minutes.  You will be excused to class as soon as possible.

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. 


Attention Seniors! There is one final opportunity to get your senior picture taken, if you still need to do so. This Wednesday, September 26 senior pictures will be taken all day, starting at 8 a.m. and concluding at 2:30 p.m. Many students have already signed up for this opportunity, but if you still need your picture taken or have not submitted a picture from an outside photographer, please stop by our table in the lobby on Wednesday and get your picture taken. Finally, if you are still planning to submit a picture from an outside photographer, I must have your picture by this Friday or it will not be included in the yearbook. No exceptions. See Mrs. Smith with questions. Thank you.

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.    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!

Home Coming Announcements:

HOMECOMING WEEK IS HERE--are you ready?!  Join the fun with our SPIRIT DRESS UP DAYS.  Today is Crocodile Hunter Day, Tuesday is Tour guide/Tourist Day, Wednesday is DRESS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE SAFARI ANIMAL, Thursday is NIGHT ON SAFARI (so wear dark clothes) and Friday is CLASS T-SHIRT DAY. 

Homecoming Dance Guest Forms will be available in Student Services and are due Thursday 9/27/12 by noon. The Homecoming dance will be on September 29, 2012.

Blog Announcements:

Hello LHS parents… as you begin putting your summer items away in preparation for autumn, please keep in mind that PTO would love any “gently used” patio umbrellas for our courtyard tables. Our students are using the courtyard area regularly, and the added shade provided by umbrellas we currently have are a welcome reprieve when the sun is beating down. Please contact Wendy Burbage (WLB1963@msn.com)  if you have any you’d like to donate, and we will put them to good use. Thank you!

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. If you sign up this week, on or before Friday, you will get $5 off your registration fee. That means just $15 if you are under 17. See any of the PE staff members if you need more information. Get your registrations in and let's win this thing again LIONS!!!