Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Today is an EIGHT Period Day – Periods 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8

Academic Announcements: 

Study Abroad and Culture Fair is this evening in the cafeteria between 6 and 8 pm as part of International Week.  See you there!

Students please take note of the following updates for schedule adjustments for spring 2014:  All students MUST view and print their schedules prior to coming to counseling to request a schedule change.  Students can come to the Counseling Office during an off-period between 8:00 am - 2:00 pm on their assigned day. Students who do not have an off-period on their assigned day can schedule an appointment with the counseling secretary or registrar. Complete information regarding schedule adjustments is available in the counseling office or on the LHS website.  The following are the specified dates by grade level:
Seniors:  Thurs., Nov. 21, Nov. 22 and Dec. 2
Juniors:  Dec. 3
Sophomores:  Dec. 4
Freshmen:  Dec. 5
Make-up day, all grade levels:  Dec. 6

Club Announcements: 

World Club is raising money to assist The Colorado Flood Relief Project, Orphan Care and Child Fund International.  Collection boxes will be placed in the Forum and Library during International Education Week. Any assistance is much appreciated

FBLA members -- you are invited to come room 124 this Thursday, November 21 after school.  Mrs. Martin and your officer team will be available to help you begin to prepare for your district events.  See you then!

Sport Announcements:

After School down on the Athletic fields there will be an intramural Soccer Tournament in celebration of International week.  See you there!

Baseball player meeting for all athletes planning to try out in the spring is TODAY, after school, 2:30PM at the baseball field.

Special Events:

It’s International Education Week!  
Events scheduled in the Forum TODAY:
P.1 A presentation on the Musana organization in Uganda
P.2 Perspectives and Images from China by LHS Social Studies Teacher Mr. Gordon
P.3 A presentation on the Musana organization in Uganda
P.4 A presentation by returned Peace Corps Volunteer and LHS graduate Jenny Marx
P.5 A film on Malala Yousafzai  a 16 year old Pakistani girl and activist for educational opportunity for girls
P.6 A presentation on the Japan Kizuna Project and trip made by LHS students last spring
P.7 A presentation by Alena Straus (LHS Junior) on a summer study and service experience in Thailand
P.8: A film entitled "Australis" about a wilderness travel adventure to the Antarctic Peninsula

*In Mrs. Rosenberg's Art Class Room there will be Henna Art and Painting each period

Don’t Forget - Musana goods will only be sold before and after school tomorrow and Friday.

Other Announcements: 

Attention Seniors! The time has come to purchase yearbook dedication ads!  You and your parents can purchase an ad to let a graduating senior know they are special.  Information is on the LHS website, or see Ms. Fisher in room 111 for details.

Blog Announcements:

Attention Seniors! If you are applying to colleges, remember that you will need to make your transcript requests IMMEDIATELY!  If you have a deadline of or December 1st, you are already late! Keep in mind that our first day back to school following Thanksgiving break will be December 2nd.  Don't miss your deadlines!

After school Math Help is available from 2:15-4pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays in room 121.

Math & Science tutoring with Lockheed Martin is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:00-7:30pm in room 107.  Please use the forum entrance.

Lions, if you are interested in helping to plan and organize the 2014 lip dub, come to room 124 this Wednesday after school to meet with Mr. Decker to let him know you would like to help.  Let’s make sure the 2014 lip dub is even better than last year’s!

Free tickets to The Wings Over the Rockies Museum. Come and see what an aeronautical career has to offer and how you can use your math and science skills for future jobs. We encourage you to check out this great museum.  Pick up your free passes in the Counseling Office and the Main Office

Eat Wings – Support Tennis!
LHS Girl's tennis is hosting a fundraiser at the Park Meadows Buffalo Wild Wings on Friday November 22 (all day and night). If you attend the restaurant, tell your server/bartender you are there for the "LHS Girl's tennis fundraiser" and our team will get 10% of the restaurant's profit for your order. Should be a great time!