Monday, April 8, 2013

Monday, April 08, 2013

Student Recognition & Congratulations:


Congratulations to the JV and Varsity girl’s tennis teams for defeating Douglas County on Friday afternoon in a make-up match from Tuesday.  The JV won 13 out of 15 matches and varsity won 4 to 3.  Great job girls, keep up the good work.

The Lion Ultimate girls' team played well Saturday at our round-robin tournament!  After a slow start and losing to Compass, we improved and went on to beat East and CIVA. We love Water, Snacks and Friends!  Check out more Ultimate action today as the open team takes on Columbine here at 4:00.

Academic Announcements:

LPS Summer School Brochures are available in the Counseling Office.   The enrollment forms must be signed by your counselor and parent and returned to Arapahoe Community College beginning today.  ACC accepts checks, credit card or money orders, but they do not accept cash.  Please see your counselor for more information. 

All current IB-TRACK Sophomores - those who will begin IB in the fall – there will be a MANDATORY meeting tonight at 7 pm in the Forum. We will focus on CAS -- that's Creativity, Action and Service -- hours, which are an integral part of the IB experience. Bring your parents. Questions? Ms. Anderson or Mrs. Stulock in the counseling department.

JUNIORS: Mandatory ACT Pre-Bubbling will be held on Wednesday, April 10 in the Forum.  Students with last names beginning A-L should report to the Forum at the beginning of Period 2 and M-Z at the beginning of Period 4.  Please see Mrs. McCombs in the main office with any questions.  The ACT test will be on Tuesday, April 23. 

Attention current 10th and 11th graders - Do you want to make a difference at LHS? Do you like helping others succeed? Are you a leader?  If so, sign up to become an Advisement Leader for the 2013-14 school year!  The application forms can be found in the main office and counseling office.  Once you have filled them out, return them to the boxes in those same offices.  Sign up now and help make LHS be the best school around!

Club Announcements:

The Peace Jam and Green Clubs will meet in Room 206 after school tomorrow. We hope to see you there!

FCCLA will be having a presentation by Julie McLean on Identity Theft this Thursday in room 120, after school.  All members need to attend.  Other LHS students/faculty are welcome to attend also.  Please see Mrs. Loyd if you have questions.   Reminder-FCCLA members who signed up to cook for the women's shelter need to bring all their supplies on Wednesday.

Are you interested in getting involved with the Day of Silence on April 19?  Come to the art room after school today to learn more.

 Sport Announcements:

Attention Volleyball Players!  Your off-season volleyball opportunities begin tonight at Open Gym from 6:00-8:00pm in the North Gym! Plan on attending this spring every Monday evening from 6:00-8:00pm through mid-May!  See you there!

There will be a very important boy’s soccer meeting for players only on Wednesday April, 10th at 2:30pm in the Forum for all boys interested in playing soccer in the upcoming season in the fall. Information will be given about camps, pre-season, and season activities.

Special Events:

College Shirt Day is Friday, April 12.  Wear a shirt from the college you will be attending.  Faculty/Staff are encouraged to participate by wearing a shirt from their college! 

Guest forms for prom will be available in student services office and main office and are due back by Thursday, April 25th.

Other Announcements:

BoldLeaders guest students -Today and tomorrow you will see that a few LHS students have shadow students with them.  Our guests are students who are participating in the BoldLeaders' Sub-Saharan Africa Youth Leadership Program. These students, from Nigeria and South Africa, will be visiting LHS today and tomorrow. Please make they feel welcome during their visit.