Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Today is Testing Day – Followed by Periods 6.7.8

Student Recognition & Congratulations:

Sophomore and JV teams had great wins over heritage last night. Sophomores won 25-20, 14-25, 15-13. JV won 25-18, 15-25, 15-10. The girls play again tomorrow night at Douglas County High School.

The JV team came up with a huge 2 to 1 overtime victory over Heritage. Morgan Harris and Donaciano Quintero scored the goals, while goalkeeper Nick Castle saved two penalty kicks... amazing!

Congratulations to the boys tennis team for their victories against Heritage on Monday, 5 - 2, and last night against Highlands Ranch,    7 - 0. Come see the boys play their last home match of the season today against continental league champion Regis.

Academic Announcements:

Juniors can sign up in the Counseling Office for the PSAT (practice SAT) Sept. 23 - Oct. 11. The test is Wed., Oct. 16, 7:30 - 11:30 am in the LHS South Gym. Registrations are limited to the first 200 students, and students must pay the $20, non-refundable fee when they sign up.

Club Announcements:

There will be a Key Club meeting after school tomorrow (Thursday) in room 211.  We will be discussing our October activities.  Please come along if you are interested in Key Club even if you were not able to attend our last meeting.  All are welcome!

Anyone interested in joining the Speech and Debate team is encouraged to attend our recruitment meeting THIS FRIDAY at 2:30 in the Speech Room (the library classroom).  All current team members should also attend.

Sport Announcements:

Tennis girls- we have conditioning in Ms. Fletcher's room, room 110 today at 230! Be dressed in workout clothes and ready to go!

All girls planning on swimming or diving during the 2013-2014 season are invited to attend the first general meeting of the year on Thurs., Sept. 26, at 2:20 p.m. in the pool area.  This is an extremely important organizational and informational meeting.  We will also elect captains for the 2013-2014 seasons.  Please make every effort to attend!

Weight training for all levels of boys basketball continues on Monday - Thursday each week.  Open gym is tonight and Thursday night from 6 - 7:30 pm.  Any basketball player who is interested in competing for a spot on the three levels of boy’s basketball is strongly encouraged to attend these pre-season workouts.

Girls Basketball open gyms will run on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 throughout the fall.  Anyone who is interested in trying out for basketball in November is welcome and encouraged to attend!  Hope to see you there!

Special Events:

Seniors!  This Thursday is your FINAL opportunity to have your picture taken for the yearbook!  Come see Ms. Fisher in room 111 and sign up for a time slot.
From the Mane Stage : Join us for a steam punk twist on Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest".  The show opens Thursday, October 3rd at 7pm and runs Friday, October 4th at 7 and Saturday, October 5th at 6. Student tickets are $7.00, and adult tickets are $10.00.  Tickets are available at the box office during A and B lunch, or online at: www.seatyourself.biz/lhsperformingarts. Come see why being Ernest is the best way to go!

College representatives from Metro State University of Denver, the University of Alabama and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs will be visiting our school on Thursday in the Counseling office.  Sign up on Naviance, and get a pass to class from the Post Grad Center.

Other Announcements:

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.
Attentions all students, LHS Bookkeeping will be closed from 7:30-9:00am daily.  Please plan accordingly. THANK YOU!

For students not able to attend the Academic Awards Program on Monday night, please stop by the main office to pick up your award.

Invisible Children--They're back!  Want to discover who they are?  Find out how they are making a difference in the lives of young people both in America and Uganda.  Come see the film and presentation in the Forum, blocks 2, 4, 6 and 8 Wednesday, October 2nd.

Blog Announcements:

Attention Seniors!  If you have not submitted your senior photo for the yearbook, time is running out!  Please check the list in Ms. Fisher's room (room 111) to see if your picture is missing.  The photographer will be here THIS Thursday, Sept. 26 to photograph seniors still needing a photo.  Come see Ms. Fisher to sign up. Don't miss your chance to be pictured in the yearbook as a senior!

SAVE THE DATE:  The LPS Foundation is having their 18th annual Stride 2013 on Sunday, October 27 at the Littleton Museum.  Register online at www.runthestride.com  or register in person at the Boulder Running Company, 8116 W. Bowles Avenue in Littleton OR at Run Colorado, 8505 E. Arapahoe Rd. in Centennial from Friday, Sept 27, through 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 23.  Join your fellow students in either a 5K or 10K race through the beautiful streets of Littleton.  We have been challenged to win the High School Competition for a third year in a row so we need to have as many participants as possible join the "Littleton High School" team.  If our school has the largest percentage of participants, we win $1,000 again.  GO LIONS!!!