Friday, February 5, 2016

STUDENT BULLETIN

Special Events:

VAL O GRAMS are here!!  Want to send something special to a friend, a sweetheart or someone you have a crush on?  Well, just find a Student Council member and you can send that person a Val-O-Gram and a box of candy for ONE dollar!  They will be on sale until Thursday February 11th. Check out the cafeteria starting next week, where we will have students selling during both lunches.  Give someone a Happy Valentines!

Club & Activity Announcements:

ATTENTION NHS MEMBERS! We have our mandatory monthly meeting on Monday, 2/8 right after school in the forum. We will be taking our yearbook picture, so please plan to attend. See you all then!

Attention all students interested in yearbook.  You MUST participate in an interview.  Please go to Mrs. Fisher's desk in the language arts office today to sign up for your group interview time. Interviews will be held Monday and Tuesday after school.

Academic Announcements:

PSAT test scores are available for pick up in the Counseling Office.
Registration for the 2016-2017 school year will be in the Forum during A or B lunch as follows:
Current 10th graders for junior year                February   8 & 9
Current 9th graders for sophomore year        February 11 & 12
Current 11th graders for senior year               February 16 & 17

Practice ASVAB test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is Wednesday, February 17th in Room 1610 at 2:20pm.  The test is free of charge and all students are welcome!  Sign up in the Counseling office by Friday, February 12th.  Approximate end -time is 3:15 pm.

Other Announcements:

Littleton High School will be rolling out our brand new website next week!  The new website is user-friendly and showcases the amazing students, faculty and community here at LHS.  We have updated and reorganized information, and the site is easy to navigate.  Once we go live, if you have questions please contact the Main Office for assistance.

Blog Announcements:

LHS Booster Club meeting will be Monday, February 8 at 7pm in the Forum.  LHS Athletic Director, Preston Davis, will be discussing a new direction for the Booster Club and how it will support LHS athletics in the 2016-2017 school year.  Also come to learn more about the first annual LHS car show scheduled for September 25, and the Booster Club social at Felt on March 14.  All parents and coaches are encouraged to attend.

Harlem Wizards are coming to town! February 12th @ 7pm don't miss the Harlem Wizards vs the Littleton Legends. These super-star basketball players will show their skills, drills and tricks against Littleton teachers, staff & high school students. This fun evening will be held at the LHS gym. Buy your tickets NOW!   Tickets are available to purchase online and in the Athletic Office. Invite your friends, family, teammates, and neighbors to this fun community event! http://www.harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets/

Students we would like to share information with you about the Colorado State Assessments for this year.  Due to the late decisions made by the state legislature, not all of the details have been finalized. We will share information with you in a timely manner.

What we do know:
Freshmen will take the PARCC test in English Language Arts and Math.  This test is online and will be given April 19 - 21.
Sophomores will take the PSAT on April 20.  This test is paper/pencil and will not qualify students for National Merit.
Juniors will take the ACT on April 19 and PARCC Science on April 21.  ACT is paper/pencil, while PARCC will be online.  **** Juniors who are interested in receiving a voucher to take the ACT+ Writing, must sign up in the LHS Counseling Office by this Friday, February 5. That test will be given off campus on April 9.

Testing will be done in the morning, we will have a lunch period, and classes will be held after lunch. More details to come about bell schedule, bus times, and Room assignments.  Stay Tuned!