Tuesday, September 13, 2016

STUDENT BULLETIN

Student Recognition and Congratulations:

Congratulations to boys tennis on their 5-2 victory over Golden High School on Friday! Come out and cheer on the team at their next home match on Thursday against Green Mountain.

Special Events:

Jostens will be here for one more day on Wednesday (make-up day), in the Senior hallway from 11:30am - 1:30pm. They are taking Graduation orders (cap, gown & announcements) for Seniors and Class Ring orders for all grades.

Littleton High School will host Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, from 4–7:30 pm.

Come kick off homecoming week this Sunday, September 18 at the Inaugural Lion’s Pride Car show. This will be a FREE event for all, so bring your friends, family, and neighbors.  We will have over 50 different cars on display, a dragster from Bandimere Speedway, emergency vehicles from Littleton Fire and Police, a pedal go-cart course, raffle prizes, and concessions.   The fun starts at 9am in the parking lot outside of the LPS stadium.  Check out our website for more information including how to register a car if you want to be part of the show.  http://www.littletonlions.net/page/show/2526962-booster-club

Senior Announcements:

Senior who did not submit a photo for the yearbook - Bettinger Photography will be at LHS Thursday and Friday to take Senior pictures, FREE OF CHARGE.  Come to the main lobby during an off period or after school to have your Senior photo taken.  Please come to the main office if you have any questions.

Club & Activity Announcements:

The Model UN Club will meet this Wednesday at 2:20pm in Room 2609. Any students who are interested in participating in the Boulder High School Introduction to Model UN this upcoming Saturday afternoon should attend. All are welcome. Additionally, there will be information on a Summer 2017 Japan Trip. There will be a brief  informational meeting on this trip this Thursday at 7:45pm in the LHS Forum after Parent Teacher Conferences. All are welcome

The Gay Straight Alliance, also known as GSA, has their first meeting on Thursday in Ms. Quill’s room 1602 from 2:30-3:30.  Come for some snacks and a chance to meet everybody. All are welcome!

If you love science or just want to learn more about it, go to Room 1317 in the Science Hall after school on Monday, September 19th at 2:20 for the first meeting of Science Bowl club! Snacks are provided for this informational meeting.

Academic Announcements:

Students: Do you need help with your homework or help understanding a difficult subject?  If so, National Honor Society members are available in the counseling office to help provide extra support and tutoring during off periods, as well as both lunches almost every day.  For more information please see Mr. Hahn in the counseling office.

Lockheed Martin Tutors will be here every Wednesday and Thursday evening from 6:00-7:30pm in room 1740 for students who need help in Math and Science.  Please use the Forum entrance.

Other Announcements:

Homecoming Dance guest forms are available at student services starting today. They will be due Thursday September 22.

Student Blog Announcements:

Attention Juniors and Seniors!  Admissions representatives from the following schools are visiting LHS this week.  Please sign up on your Naviance account to attend:

TODAY at 10:45 am - Univ. of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
TODAY at 1:00 pm - University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Thursday, Sept. 15, 8:00 am - Baylor University, Waco, TX
Thursday, Sept. 15, 1:00 pm - Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
Junior and seniors:  Are you interested in the realms of Scholarship, Leadership, Community Service and Character?  If so, then National Honor Society may be for you!  Eligibility letters are being mailed home to eligible juniors, as well as senior students who do not already belong to NHS.  For those eligible and interested you may pick-up an application in the counseling office.

Attention Seniors!  Applications for the highly competitive and prestigious Boettcher Scholarship are now available to any senior who wishes to apply. Scholarships recipients receive a four-year full ride scholarship to any college or university in Colorado.  Amazing!   You can find all the details at the Boettcher Scholarship Online Application website.  The deadline for your completed application package is Monday, October 3rd. Stop by Post Grad for more information.
Students, South Suburban Parks and Recreation is looking for dynamic student volunteers to serve on its Youth Commission, now in its third year. You can apply for this position online at http://bit.ly/Youth-Commission

"Life After Littleton Night" will take place on Wednesday, September 28th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm here at school.  Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, and their parents or guardians, will not want to miss this terrific event.  We will have many informative breakout sessions including "Financial Aid 101," "Trade and Tech Careers and Education," "The Parent's Role," "College Entrance Exams," "Building Your College List," "Earning College Credit in High School," and "Community College Certificate Programs.". Don't miss the introductory session which begins right at 6:00 pm...you'll find it helpful and stress relieving!

Stressed about life after high school?  Visit the Post Grad Center's webpage, located on the LHS website under Counseling.  You'll find worlds of information and resources which will help take your blood pressure down!

Back by popular demand!  Mr. Stedron will once again offer his College Essay Workshops during both lunch periods on Tuesday,. Oct. 4th in The Forum.  Seniors who need to write a personal statement or essay for at least one of your college applications will not want to miss this.  Mr. Stedron provides straightforward direction for attacking this often difficult, intimidating piece of writing.  See you there!

Parent Blog Announcements:

PTO General Meeting is Wednesday at 10am in the main office conference room.  All interested parents are invited to come.

PTO often post some quick, one time volunteer opportunities on our website.  See PTO Volunteer link below to sign up.  Go to PTO Volunteer Page: https://sites.google.com/a/lps.k12.co.us/littleton-high-school-pto/home/volunteer-opportunities