Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Today is an EVEN Period Day – Periods 2.4.6.8

Student Recognition & Congratulations:

Congratulations to our Littleton High School cheerleading squad for taking second place at the Bronco Spirit Competition over the weekend! The girls performed their hearts out and coaches are so proud! Way to go ladies!!!

Academic Announcements: 

Reminder for all students who signed up to take the swim test at LHS TODAY, you will need to be dressed in the pool ready to swim by 2:30.  Please remember to bring your photo ID with you.

After School Math Help - Come to room 121 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 - 4:00 pm to get math help to boost your understanding as well as your math grade.

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.

Reminder to all IB juniors – meet in the cafeteria at 8:45am for the IB History field trip today.

Club Announcements: 

Attention Mathletes:  The second Colorado Math League contest is today after school.  It will run from 2:30 to 3:00 in room 103.  Bring a pencil and calculator. Anyone may come to give it a try but please arrive promptly.

The Role Playing Game Club will meet again TODAY after school in room 116 to discuss what game we play for our next tournament.  Come join us and help us decide.

INK Club members, please bring card making supplies to Mrs. Kaska's room ASAP!

FBLA members we will have an important meeting this Thursday, November 14th at 2:20pm in room 124. We will be selecting competitive events for the district conference, learning how to prepare and updating members on an upcoming community service project.  Please plan to attend!

Sport Announcements:

Attention all girls going out for swimming and diving:  Just a reminder that you must have completed all registration materials on the littletonlions.net website, plus turn in a signed physical form to the athletic office before beginning practice this Wednesday, Nov. 13th.  There will be no exceptions.  Please refer to your handouts for special practice times this Wed., Thurs., and Fri.

Wrestling season starts on Wednesday, November 13th.  If you are interested in wrestling see coach Burton in room 133W.

It's almost basketball season!  This year's tryouts begin for girls basketball begin Wednesday and continue through Friday and are scheduled from 3:00-5:00 each day.  We hope to see you there!

Calling all Littleton Public Schools ice hockey players! Tryouts for the Winter CHSAA season are Nov. 13 and 15 at the Ice Ranch in Littleton at 3PM. Visit www.heritagelpshockey.org for details.

Girl's tennis conditioning is Wednesday in the small gym at 230- be there!

Special Events:

"The LPS Poetry Slam is happening tonight,
At the Ames Facility at seven, alright?
If you'd like to perform, show up around five,
for a workshop with professional poets who are alive.
See Saliman or Fisher if you'd like to know more,
And join us with a friend, or two, three or four!"

Next week is International Education Week!  This event is promoted by the U.S. Department of Education and State in order to promote international learning and exchange. Festivities begin on Monday, November 18th featuring guest speakers, international films, study aboard, soccer, music & more.  The schedule for the week is posted outside the library and stay tuned to daily announcements to find out what is happening each day.

Other Announcements: 

LHS book drive to support the schools in Lyons impacted by the recent Colorado floods is in progress. Please bring new or gently used books appropriate for students in grades K-12 to the attendance office, library or in your language arts classroom.  The drive will run through November 22nd.  Thank you for your support!

Blog Announcements:

EXPLORE (9th grade):  Distributed in Advisement classes on Monday and Tuesday, this week.

Practice ACT (11th grade):  Distributed in Social Studies on Thursday and Friday, this week.

Schedule adjustments will not be done for second semester until the following dates by grade level:  12th grade: Dec. 2; 11th grade:  Dec. 3; 10th grade Dec. 5 and 9th grade:  Dec. 6.

There will be a CO ED, 4 versus 4 soccer tournament from 3-5pm in the stadium on Wednesday, November 20, as part of International Week. Teams of 2 boys and 2 girls from any grade may participate. Register your team with coach Banfield before Friday, November 15.

Heritage/Littleton Hockey Spirit Night at the Garlic Knot South Park - Wednesday, November 13th from 5-8pm.  Pay $10 at the door for all-you-can-eat pizza and garlic knots (soda is included)! Half of the proceeds go to the Hockey program, the home of all LPS hockey players!