Friday, September 21, 2012

Academic Announcements:

Please join us for "Financial Aid Night" on Monday, September 24th 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. 

Special Events:

The Choir Department is holding a Garage Sale and Car Wash tomorrow, 8am-12pm, in the Littleton High School front parking lot.  Donation items for the garage sale would be greatly appreciated, and can be dropped off in the theatre lobby today, or on Saturday Sep 22 between 7am-8am.  Come out and show your support for the choir department on Saturday Sep 22!  Bring your friends and family!
 

Other Announcements:

Seniors:  There will be an important meeting in the forum on 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.

Attention all students:  If you wish to attend any home sporting event you will need to present a current 2012-2013 Littleton High School 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 LHS ID, you may be charged $5.00.    Student IDs are required to participate in Homecoming Activities next week. New and re-make IDs can be made in the library.   Don't delay - get yours today!

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 this week 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.

Home Coming Announcements:

HOMECOMING IS NEXT WEEK--are you ready!!  Here's something you can start thinking about--SPIRIT DRESS UP DAYS.  Monday is Crocodile Hunter Day, Tuesday is Tourguide/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.  So, over the weekend, think about how you want to dress up and let's have the most SPIRITED SPIRIT days ever!

Hey guys, want to show off your awesome jumping ability and great volleyball kills!?  If so, sign up for Homecoming Guys Vball and show everyone that your CLASS is the best in the school.  Teams need to be class related and there can be multiple teams per class.  Sign up forms are on the bulletin boards in the Lang Arts hall.  AND GALS, don't be left out of the Homecoming fun!  Sign up for Girls Powder Puff Football where each class will play each other to determine the best girls in the school!  Again, sign up on the bulletin boards. 
 
Homecoming Royalty nominations are HERE!  Go to the senior hallway during lunches today to nominate a girl and guy from EACH class to be on the Homecoming Royalty Court.  See Ms Prestel, Katie Diddlebock or Jarod Todeschi if you have any questions.
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:

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!!!

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. 

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!





Thursday, September 20, 2012

Academic Announcements:

Today the University of Colorado-Colo. Springs and Scripps College will visit.  Go onto your Naviance account and look under the Colleges tab to check on the times and sign up.  Meetings will take place in the Counseling Office.

Please join us for "Financial Aid Night" on Monday, September 24th 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. 

For those of you who are interested in your future...log on to the newly updated Post Grad Center webpage...You'll find the Post Grad webpage on the LHS website, under the Counseling tab.  You will find loads of resources, information and "how to's" there.  Don't forget to check out the Post Grad Center webpage.

Club Announcements:

Today's FCCLA meeting has been cancelled – See you next Thursday.

Attention Senior girls!  The SWAG t-shirt deadline has been moved back to today for ordering your shirt.  Shirts are $12 and hats are $9; please drop off your money to Allie, Kacee, Annie or Ms Prestel.

Do you have your Class t-shirts yet?  Shirts are on sale this week-- during LUNCHES AND AFTER SCHOOL! Class t-shirts are a great way to show your  LHS LION spirit! 

Special Events:

The Choir Department is holding a Garage Sale and Car Wash this Saturday, Sep 22, 8am-12pm, in the Littleton High School front parking lot.  Donation items for the garage sale would be greatly appreciated, and can be dropped off in the theatre lobby Thursday Sep 20 - Friday Sep 21, or on Saturday Sep 22 between 7am-8am.  Come out and show your support for the choir department on Saturday Sep 22!  Bring your friends and family!

Home Coming Announcements:

HOMECOMING IS NEXT WEEK--are you ready!!  Here's something you can start thinking about--SPIRIT DRESS UP DAYS.  Monday is Crocodile Hunter Day, Tuesday is Tourguide/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.  So, over the weekend, think about how you want to dress up and let's have the most SPIRITED SPIRIT days ever!

Hey guys, want to show off your awesome jumping ability and great volleyball kills!?  If so, sign up for Homecoming Guys Vball and show everyone that your CLASS is the best in the school.  Teams need to be class related and there can be multiple teams per class.  Sign up forms are on the bulletin boards in the Lang Arts hall.  AND GALS, don't be left out of the Homecoming fun!  Sign up for Girls Powder Puff Football where each class will play each other to determine the best girls in the school!  Again, sign up on the bulletin boards. 
 
Homecoming Royalty nominations are HERE!  Go to the senior hallway during lunches on today and tomorrow to nominate a girl and guy from EACH class to be on the Homecoming Royalty Court.  See Ms Prestel, Katie Diddlebock or Jarod Todeschi if you have any questions.

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:

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!!!

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. 

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!






Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Student Recognition & Congratulations:

Congratulations to Men's C Team Soccer on their victory over Douglas County Monday 3 -2. Come support the team at home tomorrow against Mt. Vista at 4:30.

Congratulations to the Boys varsity soccer team on their hard fought 1-nil victory over Castleview HS last night.   Alex Olvera scored the goal from an assist by Will Paton. Goalkeeper Edgar Cervantes had the shut out.  Come and watch the boys in the stadium tomorrow night against Ponderosa at 7pm.

Academic Announcements:

For those of you who are interested in your future...log on to the newly updated Post Grad Center webpage...You'll find the Post Grad webpage on the LHS website, under the Counseling tab.  You will find loads of resources, information and "how to's" there.  Don't forget to check out the Post Grad Center webpage.

Club Announcements:

HIP HOP will meet today and tomorrow in the Forum from 2:30 to 3:30.  We need to block moves this week, so please be on time.

FCCLA will be meeting this Thursday after school in room 120.

Attention Senior girls!  The SWAG t-shirt deadline has been moved back to Thursday 20th for ordering your shirt and getting your money in.  If you want to show your senior "awesomeness" get your SWAG shirt and hat SOON!  Shirts are $12 and hats are $9; please drop off your money to Allie, Kacee, Annie or Ms Prestel.

Class t-shirts will be on sale ALL this week-- during LUNCHES AND AFTER SCHOOL! So, head to the cafeteria to pick up your shirt and get some LHS LION spirit! 

Special Events:

ENCORE MEET & GREET BBQ will be right before the Collage Concert tonight at 5:00pm in the west parking lot. Please check the announcement blog for ticket information. The Collage Concert starts at 7:00pm in the theater.  Hope to see you there. 

The Choir Department is holding a Garage Sale and Car Wash this Saturday, Sep 22, 8am-12pm, in the Littleton High School front parking lot.  Donation items for the garage sale would be greatly appreciated, and can be dropped off in the theatre lobby Thursday Sep 20 - Friday Sep 21, or on Saturday Sep 22 between 7am-8am.  Come out and show your support for the choir department on Saturday Sep 22!  Bring your friends and family!

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!!!

Home Coming Announcements:

Hey guys, want to show off your awesome jumping ability and great volleyball kills!?  If so, sign up for Homecoming Guys Vball and show everyone that your CLASS is the best in the school.  Teams need to be class related and there can be multiple teams per class.  Sign up forms are on the bulletin boards in the Lang Arts hall and the main office.  AND GALS, don't be left out of the Homecoming fun!  Sign up for Girls Powder Puff Football where each class will play each other to determine the best girls in the school!  Again, sign up on the bulletin boards or the main office. 
 
Homecoming Royalty nominations are HERE!  Go to the senior hallway during lunches on Thursday and Friday this week to nominate a girl and guy from EACH class to be on the Homecoming Royalty Court.  See Ms Prestel, Katie Diddlebock or Jarod Todeschi if you have any questions.



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:

ENCORE MEET & GREET BBQ right before the Collage Concert tonight at 5:00pm in the west parking lot.  Please bring family and friends to help raise funds for LHS Performing Arts!  Prepaid tickets are $6 each or 4 for $20. At the door tickets are $7 each or 4 for $25.  Purchase tickets Tuesday in the cafeteria from 10:30 -12:30 or by emailinglhsencorefundraising@gmail.com  or from Jim Farrell.   FREE Ticket if you donate clean Prom Attire to LHS Performing Arts (see a Board Member or Jim Farrell for details). Bring your own blanket or chairs.  The Collage Concert starts at 7 pm in the theater. 

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. 





Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Academic Announcements:

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. 

Juniors and Seniors - Today you can meet with admissions reps from Creighton University, Macalester, and Metro State University of Denver.  The MSUDenver rep will meet in the forum at 10:45a and the others in the Counseling office. Please go onto your Naviance account or check with Post Grad for more information.

For students needing help in Math & Science Lockheed Martin tutoring will be here Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:00-7:30pm in room 107.  Please use the forum entrance.

Club Announcements:

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

HIP HOP will meet on Wednesday, 9/19 and Thursday 9/20 in the Forum from 2:30 to 3:30.  We need to block moves this week, so please be on time.

FCCLA will be meeting this Thursday after school in room 120.

Attention Senior girls!  The SWAG t-shirt deadline has been moved back to Thursday 20th for ordering your shirt and getting your money in.  If you want to show your senior "awesomeness" get your SWAG shirt and hat SOON!  Shirts are $12 and hats are $9; please drop off your money to Allie, Kacee, Annie or Ms Prestel.

Hey guys, want to show off your awesome jumping ability and great volleyball kills!?  If so, sign up for Homecoming Guys Vball and show everyone that your CLASS is the best in the school.  Teams need to be class related and there can be multiple teams per class.  Sign up forms are on the bulletin boards in the Lang Arts hall and the main office.  AND GALS, don't be left out of the Homecoming fun!  Sign up for Girls Powder Puff Football where each class will play each other to determine the best girls in the school!  Again, sign up on the bulletin boards or the main office. 
 
Homecoming Royalty nominations are HERE!  Go to the senior hallway during lunches on Thursday and Friday this week to nominate a girl and guy from EACH class to be on the Homecoming Royalty Court.  See Ms Prestel, Katie Diddlebock or Jarod Todeschi if you have any questions.

Class t-shirts will be on sale ALL this week-- during LUNCHES AND AFTER SCHOOL! So, head to the cafeteria to pick up your shirt and get some LHS LION spirit! 

Special Events:

ENCORE MEET & GREET BBQ right before the Collage Concert, tomorrow September 19th, from 5 to 6:45 pm.  Please bring family and friends to help raise funds for LHS Performing Arts!  Prepaid tickets are $6 each or 4 for $20. At the door tickets are $7 each or 4 for $25.  Purchase tickets Tuesday in the cafeteria from 10:30 -12:30 or by emailinglhsencorefundraising@gmail.com  or from Jim Farrell.   FREE Ticket if you donate clean Prom Attire to LHS Performing Arts (see a Board Member or Jim Farrell for details). Bring your own blanket or chairs.  The Collage Concert starts at 7 pm in the theater. 

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!!!

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.





Monday, September 17, 2012

Student Recognition & Congratulations:

Congratulations to the boys and girls cross country teams for their outstanding performance on Friday at the Liberty Bell invite. The boys led by Jack Robb and Ian Cox placed 18th and the girls led by Magda vanLeeuwan and Kelly Dinneen placed 15th. Way to go runners!

Academic Announcements:

PSAT - Practice SAT registration begins today in the Counseling Office.  Cost is $20, cash or check to LHS, and students must pay when registering for the test to 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. 

Juniors and Seniors - This week, college representatives from colleges that have traditionally been very popular with Littleton students will visit.  On Tuesday, you can meet with admissions reps from Creighton University, Metro State University of Denver, and Macalester.  Then on Thursday, the University of Colorado-Colo. Springs and Scripps College will visit.  Go onto your Naviance account and look under the Colleges tab to check on the times and sign up. Meetings will take place in the Counseling Office.

Club Announcements:

Is your life in Balance?  Come join us for the first meeting of Balance today - Monday Sept. 17th from 2:20 to 3:00 in room 145.  Come relax with us and plan the years events. 

Just a reminder to all Student Council officers, ambassadors and General Council members, we have a SUPER important General Council Meeting today!  Homecoming committees will be meeting, the new Freshmen officers will be introduced and much, much more!  See you in the forum at 2:20 sharp!

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, Sept 18th between 2:20 and 2:45pm in Room 206.   Hope to see you there!

Class t-shirts will be on sale ALL this week-- during LUNCHES AND AFTER SCHOOL! So, head to the cafeteria to pick up your shirt and get some LHS LION spirit! 

Special Events:

ENCORE MEET & GREET BBQ right before the Collage Concert, Wednesday September 19th, from 5 to 6:45 pm.  Please bring family and friends to help raise funds for LHS Performing Arts!  Prepaid tickets are $6 each or 4 for $20. At the door tickets are $7 each or 4 for $25.  Purchase tickets Tuesday in the cafeteria from 10:30 -12:30 or by emailing lhsencorefundraising@gmail.com  or from Jim Farrell.  Bring your own blanket or chairs. FREE Ticket if you donate clean Prom Attire to LHS Performing Arts (see a Board Member or Jim Farrell for details).  The Collage Concert starts at 7 pm in the theater. 

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:

Show your school spirit!  Littleton Public Schools STRIDE - Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Littleton Museum/Ketring Park.  Come join us as we STRIDE towards a healthy lifestyle while supporting our schools:  10k, 5k, and Kid’s Fun Run and lots of activities, prizes, and more.  Teams welcomed and encouraged and volunteers needed.  For more information, including registration, please visit
www.RunTheStride.com.  Hosted by Littleton Public Schools Foundation