SENIORS: Herff Jones will be at school Tuesday, January 31st from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center. The purpose of this visit is to offer an in-school opportunity for parents to send a payment to school with their senior to either make a partial payment or pay their remaining balance in full (for cap and gown, graduation announcements, rings, etc.). They will also deliver any class rings that were not picked up prior to Christmas break.
MAD WEEK T-SHIRT COMPETITION: Do you remember how awesome our MAD Week shirts were last year? Do you think you have what it takes to continue our tradition? If you do, pick up a t-shirt designing form from the Main Office on Mrs. Moody’s desk. The form will tell you everything you need to know about submitting your designs. All the shirt designs will be due back to Mrs. Smith in the Language Arts Department by Friday, February 3. Thank you for your creative ideas – we look forward to viewing them!
HEY HERITAGE - DO YOU HAVE TALENT? Can you juggle, dance, sing? Do you have a strange and/or unique talent? This spring the HHS Thespians are hosting a spring talent competition: HHS Has Got Talent! There will be fabulous prizes for the acts that place first, second, and third. Auditions will be after school on Thursday, March 22nd and the show will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 23rd. Start practicing, only the best acts will make the show. Not interested in auditioning? That's okay, plan on seeing the show! Information packets with audition guidelines and instructions are available from Miss O. in the theatre or at www.hhstheatre.net on the Spring Talent Show page.
GIRLS GOLF MEETING: There will be a meeting on Wednesday, February 1st in the 2nd floor lecture hall at 2:30 p. m. If you are interested in playing golf this year, please attend. If you are unable to attend please see Coach Keenan in room 118 as soon as possible.
BLG: Do you like: a) Brownies
b) Lemonade
c) Games
d) Any of these
e) All of these
If you answered yes to any of the above, then come to the BLG (BROWNIE LEMONADE GAMES CLUB). Our next meeting will be February 2 in room 323, a.k.a. Mr. Wamsley’s room at 2:30 p.m.
STRATEGIC GAMING CLUB meets on Tuesdays in room 304 from 2:25-3:25 p.m. Come join us for chess, collectible card games and more, anything that engages your brain. Bring your own deck or game, or join in with others. Learn something new! Everyone is welcome. See Mrs. Phipps if you need more information.
LIBRARY NEWS:
• All HHS Library fines totaling $3.00 or more have been placed in the student’s IC account, and now must be paid in the Main Office to our Bookkeeper Ms. Schreiberg.
• With the new Follett/ Destiny Library system installed 1/3/2012, all students who wish to challenge their library fines must do so BEFORE Friday, March 2, 2012.
Monday, January 23, 2012
REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS: Please be aware that the student Prospector Course Guide for 2012-2013 will be available online this afternoon (Monday 1/23), and was not available on January 20th as previously anticipated. A hard copy of the prospector will no longer be distributed to Heritage students. Students can view copies of the course guide on our website. Students and parents - please plan accordingly and be familiar with the course offerings prior to the start of registration.
FREE MATH TUTORING AT BEMIS LIBRARY: Free math tutoring is available through the month of April, from 2:45 – 5:00 p.m., at Bemis Library, and there is space available! Please contact Judy Armstrong at judyarms@aol.com. Please mention Bemis in the subject line. Students can drop in to do homework and get as much math help as they need!
TRANSCRIPTS AVAILABLE ON THE INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT AND STUDENT PORTAL: These are unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts are $5, and Transcript Request Forms are available online under the General Tab, then School Forms, or in the Counseling Office/Post Grad Center.
ART SHOW- ART SHOW -ART SHOW: The annual LPS Secondary Art Show is on display at Bemis Library (lower level). The show runs through today. Parents, teachers, administrators, students and all other art lovers are invited to attend today’s closing reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
MAD WEEK T-SHIRT COMPETITION: Do you remember how awesome our MAD Week shirts were last year? Do you think you have what it takes to continue our tradition? If you do, pick up a t-shirt designing form from the Main Office on Mrs. Moody’s desk. The form will tell you everything you need to know about submitting your designs. All the shirt designs will be due back to Mrs. Smith in the Language Arts Department by Friday, February 3. Thank you for your creative ideas – we look forward to viewing them!
ALPINE CLUB: The Alpine Club proudly presents the classic mountaineering movie "Touching the Void" in the 3rd Floor Lecture Hall on Wednesday, January 25th at 2:30 pm. Pick up a parent permission form from Sherpa Warren. Refreshments will be served plus there will be a mystery prize give away.
GIRLS TENNIS INFORMATION & SIGN UP MEETING for parents and players will be held Wednesday January 25th at 7 p.m. in the Student Center. All information including uniform ordering and signing up for the Pre-Season Clinics will take place. See Ms. Brethauer with questions of if you cannot attend.
CISV (CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGE): Is looking for delegates age 14 -18 to represent Denver and the U.S. in our summer/winter international peace camps for 2-4 weeks long. Through CISV, youth learn about countries and cultures through peace education, creating global friendships and travel and experience host family stays or village camp experience with delegates from up to 10 other countries. Camp experience includes character building, team and group dynamics, peer mediation, global awareness and leadership skills while you explore cross cultural issues in locations such as: Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Korea, or Honduras this summer. CISV Multi-Cultural minicamp is being hosted in Denver, Jan. 27 - 29 for interested students. Contact Jill Walters @J3walters@comcast.net for more information or www.denver.cisvusa.org
HEY HERITAGE - DO YOU HAVE TALENT? Can you juggle, dance, sing? Do you have a strange and/or unique talent? This spring the HHS Thespians are hosting a spring talent competition: HHS Has Got Talent! There will be fabulous prizes for the acts that place first, second, and third. Auditions will be after school on Thursday, March 22nd and the show will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 23rd. Start practicing, only the best acts will make the show. Not interested in auditioning? That's okay, plan on seeing the show! Information packets with audition guidelines and instructions are available from Miss O. in the theatre or at www.hhstheatre.net on the Spring Talent Show page.
GERMAN CLUB is meeting this week on Thursday, January 26 after school. We will be meeting in room 101, the classroom kitchen, to make Gummibaerchen. They are delicious. Please come to the Consumer/Family Studies kitchen at 2:30 p.m. for some fruity fun.
STRATEGIC GAMING CLUB meets on Tuesdays in room 304 from 2:25-3:25 p.m. Come join us for chess, collectible card games and more, anything that engages your brain. Bring your own deck or game, or join in with others. Learn something new! Everyone is welcome. See Mrs. Phipps if you need more information.
TRACK ATHLETES: Can you run far distances like a Kenyan, sprint fast like a Jamaican, jump tall buildings in a single bound, vault the Grand Canyon, hurdle obstacles purposely put in front of you, throw unbelievable distances? If so, there will be a Track Meeting on Wednesday, January 25th at 2:30 in the third floor lecture hall. Any athlete that is not currently out for a winter sport should attend if you are planning on going out for Boys or Girls Track this spring.
PLEASE JOIN THE LIBERTY BELLES & JV POMS IN HELPING US RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HUNGER IN COLORADO: Although more than 900,000 people in Colorado struggle put food on their tables, the issue of hunger is often silent and invisible. Hunger Free Colorado is collecting 10,000 plates with personal notes, messages or signatures to help put a face to of hunger in Colorado. These messages for change will be added to thousands of others as a unified statement that Coloradans are hungry for change and will be displayed at public art installations in Spring 2012. If you want to help us, there is room for you at the table. Visit www.hungerfreecolorado.org to learn more. We will have a table outside the student center/pit area periods 3 - 6, Monday, January 23 - Friday, January 27. We have plates and markers. This costs you nothing except your time. Please come decorate a plate to help raise awareness.
YOGURTLAND FUNDRAISER: Heritage/Littleton Women’s Lacrosse is having a fundraiser at Yogurtland at University and Dry Creek, today from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. this evening. Please support our women’s lacrosse team!
BLG: Do you like: a) Brownies
b) Lemonade
c) Games
d) Any of these
e) All of these
If you answered yes to any of the above, then come to the BLG (BROWNIE LEMONADE GAMES CLUB). Our next meeting will be February 2 in room 323, a.k.a. Mr. Wamsley’s room at 2:30 p.m.
INTENT TO RENEW: If you live out of district (i.e., Highlands Ranch, Denver, Englewood, Jefferson County, etc.), you need to submit an Intent to Renew form to let us know whether or not you intend on returning to Heritage for the 2012-13 school year. This form can be found on our website under the “General” tab, then “School Forms”. If you have not already done so, please turn this form in to Ms. Ollada in the Counseling Office by the January 30, 2012 deadline!
LIBRARY NEWS:
• All HHS Library fines totaling $3.00 or more have been placed in the student’s IC account, and now must be paid in the Main Office to our Bookkeeper Ms. Schreiberg.
• With the new Follett/ Destiny Library system installed 1/3/2012, all students who wish to challenge their library fines must do so BEFORE Friday, March 2, 2012.
FREE MATH TUTORING AT BEMIS LIBRARY: Free math tutoring is available through the month of April, from 2:45 – 5:00 p.m., at Bemis Library, and there is space available! Please contact Judy Armstrong at judyarms@aol.com. Please mention Bemis in the subject line. Students can drop in to do homework and get as much math help as they need!
TRANSCRIPTS AVAILABLE ON THE INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT AND STUDENT PORTAL: These are unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts are $5, and Transcript Request Forms are available online under the General Tab, then School Forms, or in the Counseling Office/Post Grad Center.
ART SHOW- ART SHOW -ART SHOW: The annual LPS Secondary Art Show is on display at Bemis Library (lower level). The show runs through today. Parents, teachers, administrators, students and all other art lovers are invited to attend today’s closing reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
MAD WEEK T-SHIRT COMPETITION: Do you remember how awesome our MAD Week shirts were last year? Do you think you have what it takes to continue our tradition? If you do, pick up a t-shirt designing form from the Main Office on Mrs. Moody’s desk. The form will tell you everything you need to know about submitting your designs. All the shirt designs will be due back to Mrs. Smith in the Language Arts Department by Friday, February 3. Thank you for your creative ideas – we look forward to viewing them!
ALPINE CLUB: The Alpine Club proudly presents the classic mountaineering movie "Touching the Void" in the 3rd Floor Lecture Hall on Wednesday, January 25th at 2:30 pm. Pick up a parent permission form from Sherpa Warren. Refreshments will be served plus there will be a mystery prize give away.
GIRLS TENNIS INFORMATION & SIGN UP MEETING for parents and players will be held Wednesday January 25th at 7 p.m. in the Student Center. All information including uniform ordering and signing up for the Pre-Season Clinics will take place. See Ms. Brethauer with questions of if you cannot attend.
CISV (CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGE): Is looking for delegates age 14 -18 to represent Denver and the U.S. in our summer/winter international peace camps for 2-4 weeks long. Through CISV, youth learn about countries and cultures through peace education, creating global friendships and travel and experience host family stays or village camp experience with delegates from up to 10 other countries. Camp experience includes character building, team and group dynamics, peer mediation, global awareness and leadership skills while you explore cross cultural issues in locations such as: Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Korea, or Honduras this summer. CISV Multi-Cultural minicamp is being hosted in Denver, Jan. 27 - 29 for interested students. Contact Jill Walters @J3walters@comcast.net for more information or www.denver.cisvusa.org
HEY HERITAGE - DO YOU HAVE TALENT? Can you juggle, dance, sing? Do you have a strange and/or unique talent? This spring the HHS Thespians are hosting a spring talent competition: HHS Has Got Talent! There will be fabulous prizes for the acts that place first, second, and third. Auditions will be after school on Thursday, March 22nd and the show will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 23rd. Start practicing, only the best acts will make the show. Not interested in auditioning? That's okay, plan on seeing the show! Information packets with audition guidelines and instructions are available from Miss O. in the theatre or at www.hhstheatre.net on the Spring Talent Show page.
GERMAN CLUB is meeting this week on Thursday, January 26 after school. We will be meeting in room 101, the classroom kitchen, to make Gummibaerchen. They are delicious. Please come to the Consumer/Family Studies kitchen at 2:30 p.m. for some fruity fun.
STRATEGIC GAMING CLUB meets on Tuesdays in room 304 from 2:25-3:25 p.m. Come join us for chess, collectible card games and more, anything that engages your brain. Bring your own deck or game, or join in with others. Learn something new! Everyone is welcome. See Mrs. Phipps if you need more information.
TRACK ATHLETES: Can you run far distances like a Kenyan, sprint fast like a Jamaican, jump tall buildings in a single bound, vault the Grand Canyon, hurdle obstacles purposely put in front of you, throw unbelievable distances? If so, there will be a Track Meeting on Wednesday, January 25th at 2:30 in the third floor lecture hall. Any athlete that is not currently out for a winter sport should attend if you are planning on going out for Boys or Girls Track this spring.
PLEASE JOIN THE LIBERTY BELLES & JV POMS IN HELPING US RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HUNGER IN COLORADO: Although more than 900,000 people in Colorado struggle put food on their tables, the issue of hunger is often silent and invisible. Hunger Free Colorado is collecting 10,000 plates with personal notes, messages or signatures to help put a face to of hunger in Colorado. These messages for change will be added to thousands of others as a unified statement that Coloradans are hungry for change and will be displayed at public art installations in Spring 2012. If you want to help us, there is room for you at the table. Visit www.hungerfreecolorado.org to learn more. We will have a table outside the student center/pit area periods 3 - 6, Monday, January 23 - Friday, January 27. We have plates and markers. This costs you nothing except your time. Please come decorate a plate to help raise awareness.
YOGURTLAND FUNDRAISER: Heritage/Littleton Women’s Lacrosse is having a fundraiser at Yogurtland at University and Dry Creek, today from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. this evening. Please support our women’s lacrosse team!
BLG: Do you like: a) Brownies
b) Lemonade
c) Games
d) Any of these
e) All of these
If you answered yes to any of the above, then come to the BLG (BROWNIE LEMONADE GAMES CLUB). Our next meeting will be February 2 in room 323, a.k.a. Mr. Wamsley’s room at 2:30 p.m.
INTENT TO RENEW: If you live out of district (i.e., Highlands Ranch, Denver, Englewood, Jefferson County, etc.), you need to submit an Intent to Renew form to let us know whether or not you intend on returning to Heritage for the 2012-13 school year. This form can be found on our website under the “General” tab, then “School Forms”. If you have not already done so, please turn this form in to Ms. Ollada in the Counseling Office by the January 30, 2012 deadline!
LIBRARY NEWS:
• All HHS Library fines totaling $3.00 or more have been placed in the student’s IC account, and now must be paid in the Main Office to our Bookkeeper Ms. Schreiberg.
• With the new Follett/ Destiny Library system installed 1/3/2012, all students who wish to challenge their library fines must do so BEFORE Friday, March 2, 2012.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS: Please be aware that student copies of the Prospector Course Guide for 2012-2013 will be available online after January 20. A hard copy of the prospector will no longer be distributed to Heritage students. Students can view copies of the course guide on our website. Students and parents - please plan accordingly and be familiar with the course offerings prior to the start of registration.
INTENT TO RENEW: If you live out of district (i.e., Highlands Ranch, Denver, Englewood, Jefferson County, etc.), you need to submit an Intent to Renew form to let us know whether or not you intend on returning to Heritage for the 2012-13 school year. This form can be found on our website under the “General” tab, then “School Forms”. If you have not already done so, please turn this form in to Ms. Ollada in the Counseling Office by the January 30, 2012 deadline!
ART SHOW- ART SHOW -ART SHOW: The annual LPS Secondary Art Show is on display at Bemis Library (lower level). The show runs from January 9th-23rd. Parents, teachers, administrators, students and all other art lovers are invited to attend the closing reception on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: The Littleton Rotary is looking for students interested in global issues and building a strong portfolio for college and future careers to attend the World Affairs Seminar on Global Communication. This program will take place June 16-22, 2012 at Carroll University in Wisconsin. See Mrs. Stewart in the Counseling Office for more information.
EXPLORE TEST: Freshmen interested in getting practice for the ACT can take the EXPLORE Test on Saturday, January 21st. Get your name on the list by contacting Ms. Ollada in the Counseling Office. Space is limited, so sign up soon. For more details go to the Heritage website or see Ms. Lawson.
LIBRARY NEWS:
• All HHS Library fines totaling $3.00 or more have been placed in the student’s IC account, and now must be paid in the Main Office to our Bookkeeper Ms. Schreiberg.
• With the new Follett/ Destiny Library system installed 1/3/2012,all students who wish to challenge their library fines must do so BEFORE Friday, March 2, 2012.
STRATEGIC GAMING CLUB meets on Tuesdays in room 304 from 2:25-3:25 p.m. Come join us for chess, collectible card games and more, anything that engages your brain. Bring your own deck or game, or join in with others. Learn something new! Everyone is welcome. See Mrs. Phipps if you need more information.
SWIM WAIVER TEST: The Swim Waiver Test will be given after school on Thursday, January 19th. Any student who wishes to take the test must sign up with Ms. Rossing or Mrs. Lee by Wednesday, January 18th. Any Junior that has not taken swimming should consider the swim waiver test now, or sign up for swimming in either summer school or their senior year. Please try to take your swimming requirement before your senior year.
SWIM WAIVER TEST
1. Students must show proficiency in four of the five basic swimming strokes.
A. Front Crawl
B. Back Crawl
C. Elementary Backstroke
D. Breaststroke
E. Sidestroke
2. Students must be able to swim 500 yards (20 lengths) non-stop using any combination of the
strokes listed above.
3. Students must be able to jump in the deep tank and tread water for two minutes without hands
and five minutes with hands. Students must be able to survival float/back float for 8 additional
minutes. (This is a 15 minute continuous deep water survival skill test.)
4. Students must be able to show a proficient dive into the deep water.
ATTENTION PARENTS: There is a Joint PTO/Accountability Meeting Tuesday, January 17, at 6 p.m. in the HHS Library. Superintendent Scott Murphy will be our special guest, and all parents are invited to attend.
INTENT TO RENEW: If you live out of district (i.e., Highlands Ranch, Denver, Englewood, Jefferson County, etc.), you need to submit an Intent to Renew form to let us know whether or not you intend on returning to Heritage for the 2012-13 school year. This form can be found on our website under the “General” tab, then “School Forms”. If you have not already done so, please turn this form in to Ms. Ollada in the Counseling Office by the January 30, 2012 deadline!
ART SHOW- ART SHOW -ART SHOW: The annual LPS Secondary Art Show is on display at Bemis Library (lower level). The show runs from January 9th-23rd. Parents, teachers, administrators, students and all other art lovers are invited to attend the closing reception on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: The Littleton Rotary is looking for students interested in global issues and building a strong portfolio for college and future careers to attend the World Affairs Seminar on Global Communication. This program will take place June 16-22, 2012 at Carroll University in Wisconsin. See Mrs. Stewart in the Counseling Office for more information.
EXPLORE TEST: Freshmen interested in getting practice for the ACT can take the EXPLORE Test on Saturday, January 21st. Get your name on the list by contacting Ms. Ollada in the Counseling Office. Space is limited, so sign up soon. For more details go to the Heritage website or see Ms. Lawson.
LIBRARY NEWS:
• All HHS Library fines totaling $3.00 or more have been placed in the student’s IC account, and now must be paid in the Main Office to our Bookkeeper Ms. Schreiberg.
• With the new Follett/ Destiny Library system installed 1/3/2012,all students who wish to challenge their library fines must do so BEFORE Friday, March 2, 2012.
STRATEGIC GAMING CLUB meets on Tuesdays in room 304 from 2:25-3:25 p.m. Come join us for chess, collectible card games and more, anything that engages your brain. Bring your own deck or game, or join in with others. Learn something new! Everyone is welcome. See Mrs. Phipps if you need more information.
SWIM WAIVER TEST: The Swim Waiver Test will be given after school on Thursday, January 19th. Any student who wishes to take the test must sign up with Ms. Rossing or Mrs. Lee by Wednesday, January 18th. Any Junior that has not taken swimming should consider the swim waiver test now, or sign up for swimming in either summer school or their senior year. Please try to take your swimming requirement before your senior year.
SWIM WAIVER TEST
1. Students must show proficiency in four of the five basic swimming strokes.
A. Front Crawl
B. Back Crawl
C. Elementary Backstroke
D. Breaststroke
E. Sidestroke
2. Students must be able to swim 500 yards (20 lengths) non-stop using any combination of the
strokes listed above.
3. Students must be able to jump in the deep tank and tread water for two minutes without hands
and five minutes with hands. Students must be able to survival float/back float for 8 additional
minutes. (This is a 15 minute continuous deep water survival skill test.)
4. Students must be able to show a proficient dive into the deep water.
ATTENTION PARENTS: There is a Joint PTO/Accountability Meeting Tuesday, January 17, at 6 p.m. in the HHS Library. Superintendent Scott Murphy will be our special guest, and all parents are invited to attend.
Monday, December 5, 2011
SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULES: Schedules for second semester were available for viewing on Infinite Campus last Friday, December 2. If there were errors on your schedule, please follow the procedure for schedule corrections: You must fill out a Schedule Correction Form (available in the Counseling Office or on the website under GeneralàSchool FormsàSchedule Correction Form). This form must be filled out in order for a schedule correction to be made. Counselors may not be available for you to meet with, but will checking correction forms as they are turned in. Remember that changes will only be made for legitimate academic reasons such as: student placed in wrong level of a class; student fails to meet the prerequisite of a class; student has been scheduled for two classes during the same period; student does not have lunch hour, etc. The last day to submit a Schedule Correction Form is Friday, December 9.
PLAN TEST RESULTS: Students, if you took the PLAN test on Saturday, November 12, your test results are in. Please go to the Second Floor Lecture Hall immediately after school on Wednesday, December 7, to pick up your test results.
SENIORS AND PARENTS: Herff Jones is the official supplier of graduation announcements, cap and gowns. The deadline for ordering graduation announcements, accessories, and cap and gown is quickly approaching. And just a reminder that you can save money by ordering prior to the December 14th group ordering deadline. After December 14th, prices increase with individual orders and some graduation items may not be available. You may order @ www.uniquerecognition.com with your debit or credit card. You may also mail your order form and deposit to: Unique Recognition, 333 E.4th St. Ste 102, Loveland, CO 80537. If your senior did not bring home a graduation packet, please pick one up in the Main Office. If you have specific questions, please call the Herff Jones office @ (970) 663-2668 and they will be glad to help you.
LIBRARY/MEDIA SERVICES: As the Fall semester draws to a close, our Library and Media Services are being prepared for an important upgrade over the Winter Break to the new Follett Destiny Library Manager. Our current system is over 20 years old and has served its useful lifespan in service to LPS. Library staff across the district are preparing for the transition to “go live” with the new system in January. All school library circulation desks will be closed on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 as we finalize training and activate the new database. After that, teachers, students and parents alike will be able to use this new online library system both at school and at home.
HEY FRESHMEN! COME TO CRAMFEST on Thursday, December 8, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. in the Student Center to get help from your LINK Leaders in studying for your first high school finals! There will be free food and assistance in all subject areas, so take advantage of this opportunity to get help and review. See you there!
AUDITIONS for the HHS Winter musical Xanadu will be held Tuesday, December 13th. For more information and to sign up, check the theatre callboard. If you have questions or would like to sign up for a technical crew, see Miss O.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Attention all NHS Members: There is a National Honor Society meeting this Wednesday, December 7, immediately after school in the Theatre. All new inductees must attend, as well as current senior members. Remember that service hours are due for seniors!
ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS! We have two important events planned for you and your parents this evening! Starting at 5:15 p.m. we will be viewing the movie 500 Words or Less, a fun documentary on the college application process, followed by a 7:00 -8:00 p.m. Financial Aid presentation (entitled Financial Aid 101) conducted by Heidi Markey, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at the University of Denver. All events will be held in the 2nd Floor Lecture Hall. Come for one or both activities! This is an exciting evening! See Mrs. Miller in the Counseling Office for additional information.
STRATEGIC GAMING CLUB meets most Tuesdays in room 304 from 2:25 - 3:25 p.m. We are meeting this week, Tuesday, November 29! We play collectible card games and board games, anything that requires strategic thinking. Bring your own game, or join in with others. Learn something new! See Mrs. Phipps in World Languages, room 304 for more information or just show up.
LPS DRIVER EDUCATION: Information for the Littleton Public Schools’ Driver Education Program can now be found online at http://www.lpsdriveredonline.net/. If you’d like to enroll in a class for Spring 2012, you may now go the website to register.
PLAN TEST RESULTS: Students, if you took the PLAN test on Saturday, November 12, your test results are in. Please go to the Second Floor Lecture Hall immediately after school on Wednesday, December 7, to pick up your test results.
SENIORS AND PARENTS: Herff Jones is the official supplier of graduation announcements, cap and gowns. The deadline for ordering graduation announcements, accessories, and cap and gown is quickly approaching. And just a reminder that you can save money by ordering prior to the December 14th group ordering deadline. After December 14th, prices increase with individual orders and some graduation items may not be available. You may order @ www.uniquerecognition.com with your debit or credit card. You may also mail your order form and deposit to: Unique Recognition, 333 E.4th St. Ste 102, Loveland, CO 80537. If your senior did not bring home a graduation packet, please pick one up in the Main Office. If you have specific questions, please call the Herff Jones office @ (970) 663-2668 and they will be glad to help you.
LIBRARY/MEDIA SERVICES: As the Fall semester draws to a close, our Library and Media Services are being prepared for an important upgrade over the Winter Break to the new Follett Destiny Library Manager. Our current system is over 20 years old and has served its useful lifespan in service to LPS. Library staff across the district are preparing for the transition to “go live” with the new system in January. All school library circulation desks will be closed on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 as we finalize training and activate the new database. After that, teachers, students and parents alike will be able to use this new online library system both at school and at home.
HEY FRESHMEN! COME TO CRAMFEST on Thursday, December 8, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. in the Student Center to get help from your LINK Leaders in studying for your first high school finals! There will be free food and assistance in all subject areas, so take advantage of this opportunity to get help and review. See you there!
AUDITIONS for the HHS Winter musical Xanadu will be held Tuesday, December 13th. For more information and to sign up, check the theatre callboard. If you have questions or would like to sign up for a technical crew, see Miss O.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Attention all NHS Members: There is a National Honor Society meeting this Wednesday, December 7, immediately after school in the Theatre. All new inductees must attend, as well as current senior members. Remember that service hours are due for seniors!
ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS! We have two important events planned for you and your parents this evening! Starting at 5:15 p.m. we will be viewing the movie 500 Words or Less, a fun documentary on the college application process, followed by a 7:00 -8:00 p.m. Financial Aid presentation (entitled Financial Aid 101) conducted by Heidi Markey, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at the University of Denver. All events will be held in the 2nd Floor Lecture Hall. Come for one or both activities! This is an exciting evening! See Mrs. Miller in the Counseling Office for additional information.
STRATEGIC GAMING CLUB meets most Tuesdays in room 304 from 2:25 - 3:25 p.m. We are meeting this week, Tuesday, November 29! We play collectible card games and board games, anything that requires strategic thinking. Bring your own game, or join in with others. Learn something new! See Mrs. Phipps in World Languages, room 304 for more information or just show up.
LPS DRIVER EDUCATION: Information for the Littleton Public Schools’ Driver Education Program can now be found online at http://www.lpsdriveredonline.net/. If you’d like to enroll in a class for Spring 2012, you may now go the website to register.
Monday, November 28, 2011
HEY FRESHMEN! COME TO CRAMFEST on Thursday, December 8, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. in the Student Center to get help from your LINK Leaders in studying for your first high school finals! There will be free food and assistance in all subject areas, so take advantage of this opportunity to get help and review. See you there!
WINTER MUSICAL INTEREST MEETING: XANADU! Wednesday November 30th at 2:30 p.m. in the theatre. Come get information about auditions and technical crews. The auditions will be December 13th and 14th – not the first week of Dec. as previously advertised. See Miss O in the theatre if you have any questions.
STUDY SKILLS GROUP: The Counseling Department is offering a Study Skills program available to all students from 2:30-3:00pm in the Second Floor Lecture Hall. This time- efficient, entertaining and informative DVD series will address the following topics on the designated dates. Students can attend any, or all, of the sessions.
This is a free program, with a request that each student make a onetime donation of individually wrapped snack items to share (approx 20+).Your donation is greatly appreciated (a nourished body promotes a nourished mind!). No need to pre-register, please encourage your student to attend these workshops as they begin to prepare for final exams.
Nov 28-Study skills
Nov 29-Effective Note-taking (3rd Floor Lecture Hall for this session only)
Nov 30-Answering Test Questions
Dec 1-Test Anxiety
Dec 5-Taking Reading Comprehension Tests
Dec 6-Taking Math Tests
Dec 7-Taking Essay Tests
STRATEGIC GAMING CLUB meets most Tuesdays in room 304 from 2:25 - 3:25 p.m. We are meeting this week, Tuesday, November 29! We play collectible card games and board games, anything that requires strategic thinking. Bring your own game, or join in with others. Learn something new! See Mrs. Phipps in World Languages, room 304 for more information or just show up.
ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS! On Monday, December 5 we have two important events planned for you and your parents! Starting at 5:15 p.m. we will be viewing the movie 500 Words or Less, a fun documentary on the college application process, followed by a 7:00 -8:00 p.m. Financial Aid presentation (entitled Financial Aid 101) conducted by Heidi Markey, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at the University of Denver. All events will be held in the 2nd Floor Lecture Hall. Come for one or both activities! This is an exciting evening! See Mrs. Miller in the Counseling Office for additional information.
WINTER MUSICAL INTEREST MEETING: XANADU! Wednesday November 30th at 2:30 p.m. in the theatre. Come get information about auditions and technical crews. The auditions will be December 13th and 14th – not the first week of Dec. as previously advertised. See Miss O in the theatre if you have any questions.
STUDY SKILLS GROUP: The Counseling Department is offering a Study Skills program available to all students from 2:30-3:00pm in the Second Floor Lecture Hall. This time- efficient, entertaining and informative DVD series will address the following topics on the designated dates. Students can attend any, or all, of the sessions.
This is a free program, with a request that each student make a onetime donation of individually wrapped snack items to share (approx 20+).Your donation is greatly appreciated (a nourished body promotes a nourished mind!). No need to pre-register, please encourage your student to attend these workshops as they begin to prepare for final exams.
Nov 28-Study skills
Nov 29-Effective Note-taking (3rd Floor Lecture Hall for this session only)
Nov 30-Answering Test Questions
Dec 1-Test Anxiety
Dec 5-Taking Reading Comprehension Tests
Dec 6-Taking Math Tests
Dec 7-Taking Essay Tests
STRATEGIC GAMING CLUB meets most Tuesdays in room 304 from 2:25 - 3:25 p.m. We are meeting this week, Tuesday, November 29! We play collectible card games and board games, anything that requires strategic thinking. Bring your own game, or join in with others. Learn something new! See Mrs. Phipps in World Languages, room 304 for more information or just show up.
ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS! On Monday, December 5 we have two important events planned for you and your parents! Starting at 5:15 p.m. we will be viewing the movie 500 Words or Less, a fun documentary on the college application process, followed by a 7:00 -8:00 p.m. Financial Aid presentation (entitled Financial Aid 101) conducted by Heidi Markey, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at the University of Denver. All events will be held in the 2nd Floor Lecture Hall. Come for one or both activities! This is an exciting evening! See Mrs. Miller in the Counseling Office for additional information.
Monday, November 14, 2011
WINTER MUSICAL INTEREST MEETING: XANADU! Wednesday November 30th at 2:30 in the theatre. Come get information about auditions and technical crews. The auditions will be December 13th and 14th – not the first week of Dec. as previously advertised. See Miss O in the theatre if you have any questions.
HULLABALOO: The Hullabaloo Talent Show is coming, and you won't want to miss it! This entertaining show is not only an opportunity to support your performing friends, but also to support our sister school in Sierra Leone. Proceeds from both shows will go to the teaching staff there. Show times are 3:30 p.m. (not 3:00 p.m. as previously mentioned!) and 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18th! Tickets are $5. So come one, come all, to the HHS Hullabaloo Talent Show!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Attention current Senior NHS members: We will have a brief meeting immediately after school on Tuesday, November 15, in the 3rd Floor Lecture Hall, so that we can take our yearbook photo! Please be on time!
HERITAGE FORENSICS TEAM: On Saturday, November 15, ten members of the Heritage Forensics team attended the Pomona Black and Red Rumble. Congratulations to Bennett McIntosh, who reached finals in Original Oratory; Erika Davidoff, who won outstanding speaker in Congressional Debate; and Abbie Bardales, who earned a superior ribbon in National Extemp.
INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD: For anyone interested in indoor track & field, there will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 16, in room 309 at 2:30 p.m. See Coach Young if you have any questions.
HULLABALOO: The Hullabaloo Talent Show is coming, and you won't want to miss it! This entertaining show is not only an opportunity to support your performing friends, but also to support our sister school in Sierra Leone. Proceeds from both shows will go to the teaching staff there. Show times are 3:30 p.m. (not 3:00 p.m. as previously mentioned!) and 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18th! Tickets are $5. So come one, come all, to the HHS Hullabaloo Talent Show!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Attention current Senior NHS members: We will have a brief meeting immediately after school on Tuesday, November 15, in the 3rd Floor Lecture Hall, so that we can take our yearbook photo! Please be on time!
HERITAGE FORENSICS TEAM: On Saturday, November 15, ten members of the Heritage Forensics team attended the Pomona Black and Red Rumble. Congratulations to Bennett McIntosh, who reached finals in Original Oratory; Erika Davidoff, who won outstanding speaker in Congressional Debate; and Abbie Bardales, who earned a superior ribbon in National Extemp.
INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD: For anyone interested in indoor track & field, there will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 16, in room 309 at 2:30 p.m. See Coach Young if you have any questions.
Monday, November 7, 2011
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO APPLICATION DAY: An Admissions Rep will be at Heritage on Thursday, November 17 from 7:30 – 10:15 a.m. The representative will give an on-the-spot admissions decision, but you must review the admissions requirements on-line at www.unco.edu/admissions, or speak with your counselor. Your index score MUST be an 84 or higher to qualify for admission and to attend the Application Day. The representative is allowing 15 minutes of meeting time per student, so please be prepared with all the necessary documentation. More information is available in the Counseling Office.
HULLABALOO: The Hullabaloo Talent Show is coming, and you won't want to miss it! This entertaining show is not only an opportunity to support your performing friends, but also to support our sister school in Sierra Leone. Proceeds from both shows will go to the teaching staff there. Show times are 3:00 and 7:00 on Friday, November 18th! Tickets are $5. So come one, come all, to the HHS Hullabaloo Talent Show!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Attention current Senior NHS members: We will have a brief meeting immediately after school on Tuesday, November 15, in the 3rd Floor Lecture Hall, so that we can take our yearbook photo! Please be on time!
GERMAN CLUB will be going to Karl’s German Deli on Thursday, November 10, after school. Everyone is invited to attend! Please pick up a permission slip in room 307 so you can be included. Great food, great people! See you then.
CROSS COUNTRY REMINDER: The Banquet is this Wednesday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the student center. Athletes must dress up and bring their food items to the student center by 6:45 p.m.
FALL ATHLETES: Fall athletes are reminded to clean out their athletic lockers as soon as their season is over. Items left in the lockers will be sent to Good Will.
WRESTLING: There will be a wrestling team meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, at 2:25 pm in the second floor lecture hall. We are looking for wrestlers of all sizes, shapes and experience. If you are interested and cannot attend see Coach Barron or Coach Wesswick in Social Studies.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GIRLS BASKETBALL? This week we have open gym, Tuesday-Thursday 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Camp starts today. Please see Mr. McClurg in Social Studies, for the month times and try on team shoes.
SWIM WAIVER TEST AT ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL: Arapahoe High School will be offering the Swim Waiver Test on Thursday, November 10th and Friday, November 11th at 6:00 a.m. in the Arapahoe High School Pool. The swim waiver test is identical at all three high schools and is found on the Heritage website under “Academics” and then “Physical Education.” Students must sign-up for the test. You cannot take the test if you have not pre-registered. The swim waiver test is open to all currently enrolled LPS students. To sign up, send an email to Jennifer Leyden at Arapahoe High School, jleyden@lps.k12.co.us.
SWIM TEST AT LITTLETON HIGH SCHOOL: Wednesday, November 9 or Thursday, November 10, 2:30 pm sharp (dressed to swim!) You must attend the session you register for! Sign-up beginning Monday, October 31 in the Littleton High School Counseling Office. Non-LHS students must provide the name of their home high school, grade level and counselor’s name. Phone registrations at 303-347-7710 between 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, regular school days. No phone messages accepted. The swim waiver test is identical at all three high schools and can be found on the Heritage website under “Academics” and then “Physical Education.” Limited to the first 30 students per session. MUST bring photo ID to test.
HULLABALOO: The Hullabaloo Talent Show is coming, and you won't want to miss it! This entertaining show is not only an opportunity to support your performing friends, but also to support our sister school in Sierra Leone. Proceeds from both shows will go to the teaching staff there. Show times are 3:00 and 7:00 on Friday, November 18th! Tickets are $5. So come one, come all, to the HHS Hullabaloo Talent Show!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Attention current Senior NHS members: We will have a brief meeting immediately after school on Tuesday, November 15, in the 3rd Floor Lecture Hall, so that we can take our yearbook photo! Please be on time!
GERMAN CLUB will be going to Karl’s German Deli on Thursday, November 10, after school. Everyone is invited to attend! Please pick up a permission slip in room 307 so you can be included. Great food, great people! See you then.
CROSS COUNTRY REMINDER: The Banquet is this Wednesday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the student center. Athletes must dress up and bring their food items to the student center by 6:45 p.m.
FALL ATHLETES: Fall athletes are reminded to clean out their athletic lockers as soon as their season is over. Items left in the lockers will be sent to Good Will.
WRESTLING: There will be a wrestling team meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, at 2:25 pm in the second floor lecture hall. We are looking for wrestlers of all sizes, shapes and experience. If you are interested and cannot attend see Coach Barron or Coach Wesswick in Social Studies.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GIRLS BASKETBALL? This week we have open gym, Tuesday-Thursday 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Camp starts today. Please see Mr. McClurg in Social Studies, for the month times and try on team shoes.
SWIM WAIVER TEST AT ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL: Arapahoe High School will be offering the Swim Waiver Test on Thursday, November 10th and Friday, November 11th at 6:00 a.m. in the Arapahoe High School Pool. The swim waiver test is identical at all three high schools and is found on the Heritage website under “Academics” and then “Physical Education.” Students must sign-up for the test. You cannot take the test if you have not pre-registered. The swim waiver test is open to all currently enrolled LPS students. To sign up, send an email to Jennifer Leyden at Arapahoe High School, jleyden@lps.k12.co.us.
SWIM TEST AT LITTLETON HIGH SCHOOL: Wednesday, November 9 or Thursday, November 10, 2:30 pm sharp (dressed to swim!) You must attend the session you register for! Sign-up beginning Monday, October 31 in the Littleton High School Counseling Office. Non-LHS students must provide the name of their home high school, grade level and counselor’s name. Phone registrations at 303-347-7710 between 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, regular school days. No phone messages accepted. The swim waiver test is identical at all three high schools and can be found on the Heritage website under “Academics” and then “Physical Education.” Limited to the first 30 students per session. MUST bring photo ID to test.
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