Monday, September 16, 2013

Today is an ODD period block day – Periods 1.3.5.7

Academic Announcements:


Heritage High School Swim Waiver is Tues., Sept. 24 at the HHS pool. The test is open to all LPS students grades 9-12, but students MUST sign up by Sept. 23. For further information, contact Ms. Whalen in the P.E. department, or the counseling office.

Club Announcements:

Attention all Student Council Officers and any students who signed up to be Ambassadors plus any students who want to be a part of Student Council, we have a General Council meeting  today at 2:20 in the Forum. We will be discussing Homecoming and having Class Meetings.  We hope to see you there!!

The World Club will meet this Tuesday between 2:20pm and 2:45pm in Room 206.

 Homecoming Events:

It’s time to get in the Spirit of Homecoming –
DENIM MONDAY— Did you remember to wear your denim today?

TUTU TUESDAY—wear your most colorful skirt, tutu or just some feathers
WACKY WEDNESDAY —find something crazy and wacky to wear PLUS Student Council will be giving out clown noses
FAVORITE CIRCUS ANIMAL THURSDAY—wear those tiger shirts or lion shirts!  

CLASS T-SHIRTS FRIDAY — to show their school spirit!! 

HOMECOMING TICKET SALES start today during A and B lunches in the cafeteria. The cost is $15 per ticket.  They will be on sale every day this week during lunches, and also after school on Wednesday and Thursday.  IF you do not buy your ticket ahead of time, that is ok - they are the same price at the door the night of the dance, Sept. 21st.  Bonus – Your Homecoming ticket scores you a free cookie and soda at the DECA store during the dance.


Class t-shirts are here and will be ready to be picked up TUESDAY during both lunches, between the lunches and after school in the cafeteria!!  If you have already paid for a shirt, your name will be on a list, if you are not sure if you have paid for one, check the list to find out.  If you have not bought one, they are $5, and you can pay us during the lunches-you do not need to go to the bookkeeper.  They will be available for pickup the rest of this week! 
 
Tuesday after school starts the Homecoming FUN!!  Come join us to watch each class square up against each other in the Homecoming Dodge Ball Tourney right after school in the north gym!  Come cheer on your class as they try to become the best Dodge Ball team in the school!!
 
Right after Dodge Ball, stay around LHS and watch the girls take on Legend in volleyball and the boys take on Douglas County in soccer!! Boys start at 4 and the girls at 4:30 with the sophomore team.  During halftime of the Soccer game you will have a chance to win some Homecoming Tickets!!  There will be fun Spirit Game during the soccer game--if you participate and win--the tickets are yours!!  Finally, after the soccer game, head back to the gym to watch the Varsity Volleyball game and get another chance to win some Homecoming tickets between games 2 and 3 of the volleyball match. There will be another Spirit Game and the winners will score Homecoming Tickets!  See you at the GYM!! GO LIONS!

Homecoming Dance Guest forms are available in Student Services. They are due Thursday, September 19th. The Homecoming dance will be held Saturday, September 21st.
 

Sport Announcements:

Girls Basketball open gyms will run on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 throughout the fall.  Anyone who is interested in trying out for basketball in November is welcome and encouraged to attend!  Hope to see you there!

Other Announcements:

Attention Seniors!  If you have not submitted your senior photo for the yearbook, time is running out!  Please check the list in Ms. Fisher's room (room 111) to see if your picture is missing.  The photographer will be here on Thursday, Sept. 26 to photograph seniors still needing a photo.  Come see Ms. Fisher to sign up. Don't miss your chance to be pictured in the yearbook as a senior!
The ID machine has arrived in the Library just in time for Homecoming!  A current Student ID is required for all Homecoming activities this week. If you still need to get yours, head down to the library!  Remakes cost only $5.00. 

Prepaid PTO Directories that have not been picked up yet are available at the Administrative Office front desk.  Please bring your student ID to pick yours up for your family.  Also, there is a small quantity of Directories available for sale at $10 each.  Make checks payable to LHS PTO.  Thank you for your support!!

Blog Announcements:

Jamba Juice will be selling delicious smoothies at the 4pm soccer game on Tuesday, September 17th. LHS Cheers will also be selling BOGO Jamba Juice cards. Come out and support your LHS soccer team and LHS cheers!

Hello Littleton Parents-Come join your fellow LHS parents at Merle’s Restaurant on Friday, September 20 for homecoming parade viewing. You can watch from the rooftop deck or at street level… Merle’s will have areas reserved for us. Come have a snack and cheer on your favorite student! Merle’s will be giving 10% of all proceeds to LHS PTO After Prom, so it’s the perfect way to spend a fall afternoon! See you there, around 3:00 p.m.!  (if you think you’ll be there, please email Wendy Burbage at wlb1963@msn.com- this will help us let Merle’s know how many Lions will be there! Thanks!)

SAVE THE DATE:  The LPS Foundation is having their 18th annual Stride 2013 on Sunday, October 27 at the Littleton Museum.  Register online at www.runthestride.com  or register in person at the Boulder Running Company, 8116 W. Bowles Avenue in Littleton OR at Run Colorado, 8505 E. Arapahoe Rd. in Centennial from Friday, Sept 27, through 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 23.  Join your fellow students in either a 5K or 10K race through the beautiful streets of Littleton.  We have been challenged to win the High School Competition for a third 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 again.  GO LIONS!!!