Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Today is an EIGHT Period Day – Periods 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8

Student Recognition & Congratulations:

The varsity soccer squad finished off their season on a high note last night with a crushing 7-0 victory over the Chaparral Wolverines. This was the Lions' ninth win this season, putting them in fourth place overall in the Continental League standings. Goalkeeper Edgar Cervantes had a stellar game, putting up his sixth clean sheet of the season. The team will be playing in the playoffs starting on Thursday, October 24 (time and location to be determined). Congrats boys!

Congratulations to the JV soccer team for finishing first place in the league! The Lions JV team finished off the season with a 6 to 1 win over Chaparral. Goals were scored by David, Morgan, Eric, Emmanuel, and Connor.

Academic Announcements:

Juniors/Seniors interested in ACTS/Concurrent Enrollment should plan to attend an important informational meeting on Oct. 24 at 2:20 in Room 103.  Concurrent enrollment is a program that allows dual enrollment between LHS with Arapahoe Community College and Metropolitan State University of Denver.  Please see Mr. Puchino in the Counseling Office with questions. 

There is a new course coming to LHS for the spring semester.  Intro to Computer Science!  This course will be an overview of the fundamentals of Computer Science, including the functions and limitations of computers.  The Java language and the Object-Oriented Programming paradigm will be used.  Any student who is interested should see his/her counselor to sign-up.  The class will be offered 8th period.  Availability is on a first-come first-serve basis, and priority will be given to seniors, then juniors, then sophomores, and then freshmen. The class will be capped at 32 students, so get into your counselor now to sign-up!

Club Announcements:

The world club is working to raise awareness for the crusade against Breast Cancer, and will be passing out pink ribbons to wear and providing treats during passing period this week. Since 1992, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has been working tirelessly to help prevent, treat, and ultimately eradicate this disease. The Crusade's life-saving work supports awareness and education, screening and diagnosis, access to care, support services, and scientific research.

Attention everyone who has signed up to be in the Lions Follies show, make sure you check your audition time and please be at your audition 15 minutes ahead of time.  We will start auditioning on Monday Oct. 21st in room 141.  Good luck!

There will be a Student Council General Council meeting on Monday Oct. 21st--we will be handing out Halloween O Grams and talking about other fun October events--see you in the forum starting at 2:20! 

Sport Announcements:

Any Boy interested in joining the lacrosse team, there is an important parent & player meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd in the Forum at 7pm.

Blog Announcements:

Hello parents and students! Parent/Teacher conferences are coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday. PTO will be selling delicious frozen yogurt cups with yummy toppings during both sessions, so remember to bring a little extra spending money to treat yourself to a  little snack while chatting with your teachers. PTO will be selling each yogurt cup for $3, and all proceeds will go to after-prom. It’s a delicious way to curb your hunger while helping our very special event in April! Thanks in advance for your support!

Prepaid PTO Directories will be available at Parent/Teacher Conferences Tuesday & Wednesday, October 15 & 16 at the yogurt stand in the cafeteria.  We do have a few extra Directories available for purchase at $10 each.  Reminder there will also be $3 yogurt cups with toppings available for purchase to support the PTO After-prom during Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping, and enjoy live music and refreshments with friends, while you browse the unique, hand-crafted accessories at the third annual Littleton High School Performing Arts Music & Craft Fair!  The craft fair will be held on Saturday, Nov 9, 9 am-4 pm, in the LHS South Gym and Cafeteria. There will be artisans with a variety of items available for sale such as body care products, jewelry, scarves, photography, greeting cards, handbags, and much more.  All proceeds from the Craft Fair will be used to further the education of LHS Performing Arts students.  Come and enjoy the live music provided by our very talented Performing Arts students, and wrap up your holiday shopping early this year!  For more information visit: http://www.lhsperformingarts.net/craft-fair-information

Save the Date – Sunday, October 27th for the 18th Annual Stride . Join your fellow students in either a 5K or 10K race through the beautiful streets of Littleton.  We have been challenged to win the School Competition for the 3rd 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!  The PE department is giving extra credit for PE Students who sign up.  Please see Mr. Banfield or go online:  www.runthestride.com

If you had your picture taken on Retake Day, your new ID cards are here.  Please see Mrs. Mountfort in the main office to pick yours up.  If you order pictures on Retake Day, the picture order will come to the school the first week of November.

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

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Today is an EVEN Period Day – Periods 2.4.6.8

Academic Announcements: 

PSAT:  Students who have signed up for the PSAT, a reminder you will report to the South Gym on Wed., by 7:20.  You MUST remember to bring your photo ID, two, #2 pencils, an appropriate calculator (check your practice book if questions).  DO NOT bring your cell phone. Attendance will be taken and your names have been forwarded to the attendance office.  You will have a break after testing for lunch, but will be expected to attend periods 6, 7 & 8.

Attention all 9th grade students, there will be NO Advisement this week, again, there will be NO Advisement this week.  See you next week.

There is a new course coming to LHS for the spring semester.  Intro to Computer Science!  This course will be an overview of the fundamentals of Computer Science, including the functions and limitations of computers.  The Java language and the Object-Oriented Programming paradigm will be used.  Any student who is interested should see his/her counselor to sign-up.  The class will be offered 8th period.  Availability is on a first-come first-serve basis, and priority will be given to seniors, then juniors, then sophomores, and then freshmen. The class will be capped at 32 students, so get into your counselor now to sign-up!

Juniors/Seniors interested in ACTS/Concurrent Enrollment should plan to attend an important informational meeting on Oct. 24 at 2:20 in Room 103.  Concurrent enrollment is a program that allows dual enrollment between LHS with Arapahoe Community College and Metropolitan State University of Denver.  Please see Mr. Puchino in the Counseling Office with questions.

Club Announcements: 

Attention Mathletes:  Want to test your math prowess?  Come to the Math League Contest, TODAY after school in Room 103.  There are 6 questions that you must do in 30 minutes.  Contest will run promptly from 2:30 to 3:00. Bring a calculator and pencil.

The world club is working to raise awareness for the crusade against Brest Cancer, and will be passing out pink ribbons to wear and providing treats during passing period this week. Since 1992, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has been working tirelessly to help prevent, treat, and ultimately eradicate this disease. The Crusade's life-saving work supports awareness and education, screening and diagnosis, access to care, support services, and scientific research.

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.

If you had your picture taken on Retake Day, your new ID cards are here.  Please see Mrs. Mountfort in the main office to pick yours up.  If you order pictures on Retake Day, the picture order will come to the school the first week of November.

Students – do you need a computer? If you do not have a computer at home, we have free computers for you. These are refurbished desktop computers, not laptops. They use the XP operating system and are loaded with Open Office; please see Mr. Hahn in the counseling office to receive a voucher for a free computer and/or more information.

Attention everyone who has signed up to be in the Lions Follies show, make sure you check your audition time and please be at your audition 15 mins ahead of time.  We will start auditioning on Monday Oct. 21st in room 141.  Good luck!

Blog Announcements:

Hello parents and students! Parent/Teacher conferences are coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday. PTO will be selling delicious frozen yogurt cups with yummy toppings during both sessions, so remember to bring a little extra spending money to treat yourself to a  little snack while chatting with your teachers. PTO will be selling each yogurt cup for $3, and all proceeds will go to after-prom. It’s a delicious way to curb your hunger while helping our very special event in April! Thanks in advance for your support!

Prepaid PTO Directories will be available at Parent/Teacher Conferences Tuesday & Wednesday, October 15 & 16 at the yogurt stand in the cafeteria.  We do have a few extra Directories available for purchase at $10 each.  Reminder there will also be $3 yogurt cups with toppings available for purchase to support the PTO After-prom during Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping, and enjoy live music and refreshments with friends, while you browse the unique, hand-crafted accessories at the third annual Littleton High School Performing Arts Music & Craft Fair!  The craft fair will be held on Saturday, Nov 9, 9 am-4 pm, in the LHS South Gym and Cafeteria. There will be artisans with a variety of items available for sale such as body care products, jewelry, scarves, photography, greeting cards, handbags, and much more.  All proceeds from the Craft Fair will be used to further the education of LHS Performing Arts students.  Come and enjoy the live music provided by our very talented Performing Arts students, and wrap up your holiday shopping early this year!  For more information visit: http://www.lhsperformingarts.net/craft-fair-information

Save the Date – Sunday, October 27th for the 18th Annual Stride . Join your fellow students in either a 5K or 10K race through the beautiful streets of Littleton.  We have been challenged to win the School Competition for the 3rd 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!  The PE department is giving extra credit for PE Students who sign up.  Please see Mr. Banfield or go online:  www.runthestride.com

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

Monday, October 14, 2013

Today is an ODD Period Day – Periods 1.3.5.7

Student Recognition & Congratulations:

Congratulations on a great finish to the season winning the last four matches! Please don't forget we have a team meeting and uniform check-in on Wednesday 2:30 at the soccer office.

The JV soccer team defeated Highlands Ranch on Saturday 3 to 0. Goals were scored by T.C., David and Donaciano. The JV team can get first place in the league if they win their final game tomorrow. Good luck JV soccer

Congratulations to your Lion Ultimate mixed team as we continue our winning ways.  Our undefeated record is 6 and 0 after beating Heritage 11-4 and CIVA 11-5 this weekend!  Our next game is here against RMSEL Thursday at 4.  Please come and let us hear you cheer!

Academic Announcements:

Attention all 9th grade students, there will be NO Advisement this week, again, there will be NO Advisement this week.  See you next week.

There is a new course coming to LHS for the spring semester.  Intro to Computer Science!  This course will be an overview of the fundamentals of Computer Science, including the functions and limitations of computers.  The Java language and the Object-Oriented Programming paradigm will be used.  Any student who is interested should see his/her counselor to sign-up.  The class will be offered 8th period.  Availability is on a first-come first-serve basis, and priority will be given to seniors, then juniors, then sophomores, and then freshmen. The class will be capped at 32 students, so get into your counselor now to sign-up!

Juniors/Seniors interested in ACTS/Concurrent Enrollment should plan to attend an important informational meeting on Oct. 24 at 2:20 in Room 103.  Concurrent enrollment is a program that allows dual enrollment between LHS with Arapahoe Community College and Metropolitan State University of Denver.  Please see Mr. Puchino in the Counseling Office with questions. 

Club Announcements:

ALL NHS members-today's meeting has been canceled due to the band activities. Please check your email and respond to Ms. Montoya or Mrs. Kaska.

Attention Mathletes:  Want to test your math prowess?  Come to the Math League Contest, Tuesday after school in Room 103.  There are 6 questions that you must do in 30 minutes.  Contest will run promptly from 2:30 to 3:00. Bring a calculator and pencil.

FCA will be meeting Monday, October 14th, in Room 102 at 2:30.  There will be snacks and everyone is invited.

All Clubs and Sports teams that meet today – please be advised that a Band Festival is taking place this afternoon in the stadium.  All parking lots will get used. Your car may get blocked in if you are parked in the front entrance or athletic lots.

Sport Announcements:

All boys interested in playing basketball this year should attend an important meeting today after school in the Forum. 

For all those interested in being a partner for Unified Basketball please come to a short informational meeting MONDAY OCT. 14 at 2:15 in room 105.

Other Announcements:

If you had your picture taken on Retake Day, your new ID cards are here.  Please see Mrs. Mountfort in the main office to pick yours up.  If you order pictures on Retake Day, the picture order will come to the school the first week of November.

Students – do you need a computer? If you do not have a computer at home, we have free computers for you. These are refurbished desktop computers, not laptops. They use the XP operating system and are loaded with Open Office; please see Mr. Hahn in the counseling office to receive a voucher for a free computer and/or more information.

Lions Follies – sign-up sheets up in the library and the theater hall bulletin boards.

Blog Announcements:

Hello parents and students! Parent/Teacher conferences are coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday. PTO will be selling delicious frozen yogurt cups with yummy toppings during both sessions, so remember to bring a little extra spending money to treat yourself to a  little snack while chatting with your teachers. PTO will be selling each yogurt cup for $3, and all proceeds will go to after-prom. It’s a delicious way to curb your hunger while helping our very special event in April! Thanks in advance for your support!

Prepaid PTO Directories will be available at Parent/Teacher Conferences Tuesday & Wednesday, October 15 & 16 at the yogurt stand in the cafeteria.  We do have a few extra Directories available for purchase at $10 each.  Reminder there will also be $3 yogurt cups with toppings available for purchase to support the PTO After-prom during Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping, and enjoy live music and refreshments with friends, while you browse the unique, hand-crafted accessories at the third annual Littleton High School Performing Arts Music & Craft Fair!  The craft fair will be held on Saturday, Nov 9, 9 am-4 pm, in the LHS South Gym and Cafeteria. There will be artisans with a variety of items available for sale such as body care products, jewelry, scarves, photography, greeting cards, handbags, and much more.  All proceeds from the Craft Fair will be used to further the education of LHS Performing Arts students.  Come and enjoy the live music provided by our very talented Performing Arts students, and wrap up your holiday shopping early this year!  For more information visit: http://www.lhsperformingarts.net/craft-fair-information

Save the Date – Sunday, October 27th for the 18th Annual Stride . Join your fellow students in either a 5K or 10K race through the beautiful streets of Littleton.  We have been challenged to win the School Competition for the 3rd 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!  The PE department is giving extra credit for PE Students who sign up.  Please see Mr. Banfield or go online:  www.runthestride.com

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, please stop by the main office to pick up your award.