Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Student Recognition & Congratulations:
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Lions Follies Show: Musical Talent winner: Ella Kilroy and Becca Astatke, Non-Musical Winner--Jackson Schwartz and Overall Winner: Kelsey Amsberry. Thanks everyone for participating; it was a great show!
Littleton High School was well represented at the 2nd Annual LPS Slam last night. We accounted for 11 of the 23 poets that took the stage. A huge thanks and congratulations goes out to Joey Pollard, Emi Grove, Virginia Farley, Kristi Simon, Addie Finch, Lucy Haggard, Leslie Stuthiet, Brighten Burks, and Heather Dodge for competing and sharing some of their words, their heart, and their talent last night. They're rock stars. Please extend that congratulations to John Ste. Marie, who took third place overall, and Genoa Martin, who took second place. And one more big thank you to all of the LHS students, friends, and their families who came out to support the event. Way to shine, Littleton!
Academic Announcements:
Today is an EVEN period block day!
If you wish to audition for the musical Legally Blonde, please attend an informational meeting today after school in the theatre. If you cannot make the meeting all the information will be on the callboard outside of 146.
Club Announcements:
FCCLA will be meeting this Thursday in room 120 after school.
HIP HOP Club will meet in the Forum Thursday, Nov. 15th @2:30 in the Forum.
GSA and the Equity planners will meet Thursday after school in art room 143. Be the change you wish to see in the world!
Remember that year your mom made your entire family wear the same sweater? Or that time you vomited all over the mall Santa Claus? Did you get a picture of it? We want to see your pictures. The Newspaper is looking for any awkward holiday family photos you have. Bring them in and we might publish them in our December paper! Submit pictures by giving them to anyone on the Newspaper staff, leaving them in the mailbox outside of Room 140 (near the box office), or emailing a copy to Ms. Kron. Happy Awkward Holidays!
Ever had the chance to buy someone a live chicken? How about a live goat? Well, here's your chance! Student Council is selling “Pay it Forward” coupons for the Musana Orphanage we sponsor in Uganda. These are coupons where you can buy different products for the orphanage and the money you give goes directly to that part of the Musana budget. Chickens are only $2 a piece, goats are $10 and many, many more animals and other goods will be for sale on Thursday and Friday during International Week in the front lobby of the school. So, bring some extra cash and help out the wonderful children at the Musana Orphanage!
Special Events:
International Education Week Events in the Forum
• 2nd Period: Film "Extreme Ice"
• 6th Period: Film: Na Wewe, the Confession and Madagascar
• 8th Period: Mission and Service work in Argentina presentation by Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Mrs. Cathy Benton
Events in the Theater
• 4th Period: International Week Address by LHS Principal Dr. Oaks and Foreign Exchange Students Panel Discussion with LHS's 2012-2013 foreign exchange students: Med Brazio de Oliveira from Brazil, Roberta Foti from Italy, Iris Meyer from Germany, and Li "Annie" Ningxin from China.
Events After School at the LHS Stadium 3-5pm
• Intramural Soccer Tournament
Events in the Cafeteria 6-8pm
• International Study Abroad Program Fair; Organizations that provide study abroad experiences for high school students will share information and be available for questions on their programs.
Other Announcements:
The Troubadours and Syrens choirs are currently holding a fundraiser, the color Mr. Farrell's moustache contest, to help offset the costs of their performance outfits. There are 4 containers with specific colors that will be used to dye Mr. Farrell's moustache prior to the Winter Concert in December. Students and staff can make a donation into the color container of their choice. The color container with the most money will be the color that wins and the color that Mr. Farrell will wear for the Choir Winter Concert on December 11th!
Blog Announcements:
Students and staff: The Thanksgiving holiday is rapidly approaching, and Littleton High School would like to ensure that every student and their family has a holiday meal. If you are able to make a donation or know of someone who could benefit from receiving a holiday food baskets contact Mr. Hahn in the Counseling Department.
