Monday, November 10, 2014

Today is an ODD Day – Periods 1.3.5.7.

Student Recognition & Congratulations: 

Congrats to the LHS Speech and Debate team, who competed in two tournaments this past weekend. At the 23 school Golden Invitational, Kelly Steinberg finished 2nd in Humor, and Imani Fanga finished 2nd in Poetry.  Competing against 57 debaters from 7 states at the Mile High Classic at DU, Maddie Chandler finished 5th.  Well done.

After winning decisively in the quarters and semis, your Lion Ultimate Gold team fell 11-9 to Monarch in the state finals. We are second in state two years in a row and feeling that Lion Pride! Ice Cream Dream Team placed 7th in Division II.

Sports Announcements:

Preseason Camp for girls basketball continues today from 3:00-5:00 in the North gym and tomorrow from 3:00-5:00 in the North gym as well.  Anyone considering attending tryouts is encouraged to attend to sharpen your skills and get in basketball shape.  Tryouts begin this Wednesday!

Thanks to all the Unified Partners who have turned in your forms.  If you are still interested in participating please turn your completed form into Mrs. Encinias or Mrs. Stukey in room 106 no later than Wed. Nov 12th. Our first practice will be Monday Nov 17th.

Girl’s Lacrosse:  The Heritage-Littleton girls’ lacrosse club will be holding a general information meeting on November 13th at 7pm in the Forum. We will discuss the upcoming 2015 spring season including fees, fundraising, and tryout dates.  We are actively looking for new players! If interested in learning about our no-cut sport, please visit our website, or attend the informational.

International Week Soccer Tournament - There will be a CO ED, 4 versus 4 soccer tournament from 3-5pm in the stadium on Wednesday, November 19, as part of International Week.Teams of 2 boys and 2 girls from any grade may participate. See coach Banfield to register your team before Friday, November 14.

Academic Announcements:

An admissions rep from CSU-Pueblo will be here today to meet with students in the Counseling office at 9am.

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.

Club Announcements:

A friendly reminder that National Honor Society has a mandatory meeting today in the forum at 2:20 pm.  If you are unable to attend, please contact Ms. Fritz or Mr. Hahn.

Other Announcements:

Coats for Colorado has come to Littleton.  Please bring in your "gently" used coats and jackets for Student Council's program to get coats to those less fortunate.  There are bins in the main lobby, main office, counseling office, library and business office.  The program goes until Nov. 28th.  Thanks!

Special Events:

Students- Tomorrow we celebrate Veterans Day.  Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. November 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day.  Memorial Day (the fourth Monday in May) honors American service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle, while Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans–living or dead–but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

You will notice we have asked several veterans to be a part of our school days this week.  In-house veterans will lead us in the pledge throughout the week.  We’ve invited veterans from the George C. Evans Post 103 to have lunch with you in the cafeteria today.  We encourage you to think about the sacrifices veterans made and take a moment to thank them for their service.
Mickey Wentz, a math teacher at Littleton High school, will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance today.  Mr. Wentz served in the United States Coast Guard for eight years as a Rescue Survival Swimmer and a Maritime Law Enforcement Member. He was stationed in San Francisco and Seattle.

Blog Announcements:

Hurry order your Holiday Wreath now before it's too late!  Cheerleaders are selling Holiday Wreaths until November 5th. Find a cheerleader or send an email to jbmgregory@q.com for more information.