Tuesday, September 27, 2016

STUDENT BULLETIN

Student Recognition and Congratulations:

The JV boys soccer team defeated Green Mountain 6 to 0 yesterday. Jorge Aguilar had three goals in the game.

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Volleyball Team who bettered their record to 7-2 over the weekend at the D'Eveylyn Tournament.
Tomorrow night they take on the Golden Demons at home at 6:30. Come see them play as the recognize their favorite teachers at Teacher Appreciation Night!

Important Announcement - Wednesday is a Seminar EVEN Day! Remember to please  bring chrome books.

Special Events:

Come and enjoy a night of solo and small group singing at the Choir Department Solo Night this Wednesday, 7 p.m., in the Forum.  The event is free!!!

Academic Announcements:

Attention students! "Life After Littleton Night" will take place on Wednesday, September 28th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm here at school.  LHS families 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," and "Building Your College List."  Don't miss the introductory session which begins right at 6:00 pm...you'll find it helpful and stress relieving!

Attention College Bound Seniors.  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid...or FAFSA...will open it's on-line application on October 1st. EVERY STUDENT needs to complete the FAFSA whether or not you believe your family will qualify for financial need based scholarships.  Many colleges offer financial aid on a first-come-first-served basis, so...what would I do if I were you?...  I'd fill it out on October 1st!

Every Student Needs to Visit a College Campus!  Wondering how to spend your time over October break?  Many, many families at LHS and across the country use school breaks to visit college campuses.  And now you can too!  We're offering a fun, informative and free comprehensive college campus visit to the University of Colorado's Denver campus on Thursday, October 20th, 9:30am-3:15pm...including lunch provided at no charge!  LHS classes will not be in session that day.  Students will meet at school at 9:15m in The Forum, take an LPS school bus to the Auraria Campus (downtown Denver), visit CU-Denver's brand new Visitor Center for a top-notch Information Session and then take an in depth tour of the amazing facilities on campus. We plan to return back to school at approximately 3:15pm. Visit the LHS homepage scroller to find a link for online registration. Registration will close October 14th.

Attention Juniors and Sophomores:  The PSAT test date is Wednesday, October 19th at 7:00 a.m. in the South Gym. Sign-ups will begin Monday, September 26th and conclude Friday, October 14th.  Sign up in the counseling office and bring $20 (non-refundable). Space is limited so do not wait until the last minute!

Club & Activity Announcements:

The STEM club will have its first meeting Wednesday, October 5th after school in room 1610! If you love math or science, or need CAS and STEM hours, please join us!ents:

FCCLA/Culinary Club will be having a meeting this Thursday.  If you are interested in learning basic culinary skills or honing the skill you already have, then join us afterschool in room 1972.

Attention speech and debate team members.  We have a mandatory team meeting this Friday after school in the speech room.  See Mr. Saliman if you have questions.

Students and staff:  Wanna be a hero and help save lives?  Did you know that approximately 10% of the nation's blood supply is given by high-school-aged donors?  On October 6th National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive right here at Littleton High School.  If you would like to donate blood please stop by Mr. Hahn's office in the counseling office to signup and for more detailed information.  There are a limited number of spots and donors will be signed up on a first-come first-serve basis.

Parent Blog Announcements:

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

Student Blog Announcements:

Just like we did last year, we are running a campus visit field trip on the Thursday of October Break (October 20th).  Can you please add the following blurb to the Student Bulletin/Blog Announcements, the next Friday Flyer and the homepage announcements...?  There is an online Google Form sign-up... Thank you both!

For students needing help in Math & Science, Lockheed Martin tutoring will be here on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm in room 1740.  Please use the forum entrance.

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!

Tattered Cover is excited to present the inaugural Colorado Teen Book Con! Saturday, October 15, 2016, 9:00 am - 4:45 pm at Littleton High School in Littleton, CO. Mark your calendars!  This is a full day event with two keynote presentations, a bunch of author panels, and a big author signing party at the end of the day. And food trucks. Of course, food trucks. Books will be for sale throughout the day.  This event, open exclusively to teens, is free, but you must register! Please click here for more details and to register for the event. http://www.tatteredcover.com/colorado-teen-book-con