It’s another busy week at Animas High. Please take a moment to review the following updates:NWEA Testing
College Night
2011 Snowdown Parade
Got Donuts? Fundraiser
Exhibition events
AHS Fashion Guide
NWEA Testing
This week marks the end of winter NWEA testing here at campus. This is the final round of NWEA assessments for the Class of 2013. The next round of testing will be CSAPs which begin the week of March 14th, 2011. Questions about testing can be forwarded to the Student Services Dept via email at jeff.digiacomo@animashighschool.com
College Night
Next Thursday evening, February 3rd from 5 to 6:30 PM, Animas High School will be hosting a College Night for parents and families of the Class of 2013. Please join us to hear how Animas High will be supporting and guiding our students through the college admissions process. It’s an exciting time for 10th graders as we prepare our college files, practice application and interview skills and get ready for college tours this May. Come hear how you can support AHS in preparing all our students for post secondary success! Questions about this event can be forwarded to the College Counseling Dept. via email at college@animashighschool.com
2011 Snowdown Parade
On this Thursday, Jan. 27th, any students interested in painting props or passing out candy for this year's Snowdown parade should meet in the Lodge after school. We need at least 6 students to dress up like Zombies and pass out candy alongside the AHS float. These "Candy Zombies" will need to be of the kinder, gentler type...we don't want to scare the small children!
Also, the parade team is looking for the following items:
1. Old cans of paint in white, black and red
2. LED Christmas lights (curtain and string styles) – we’re looking for the LED's in pure white (light blue in appearance). We won't need these until Thurs. Jan. 3rd at the latest.
3. Old black sheets or cloth
4. If you don't have any of the above items and still want to help, we will need several bags of mini candies.
All items can be left in the AHS front office.
**Please put your name on everything you want us to return to you!**
If you have any questions please call Tamsin Rohrich, AHS Snowdown Parade Coordinator (970)507-0116 or e-mail her at mattam@centurytel.net
Got Donuts? Fundraiser
We are currently sponsoring a mini-fundraiser, selling doughnuts in conjunction with Skills for Living and Learning. Here's how to participate:
1. Buy 1 dozen glazed doughnuts for $11 or 1 dozen chocolate iced
doughnuts for $12. There is an order form at AHS Main Office.
Make checks payable to: SKILLS FOR LIVING AND LEARNING.
2. Pick-up doughnuts on Saturday, February 5 at the Fun Center:
29603 Hwy 160 from 11:00-3:00 or Skills for Living and Learning in Bayfield from 12:00-3:00.
OR.....
Call 387-8250 to place an order, pick up and pay on February 5th.
Deadline for orders: February 1st.
Exhibition events
I hope everyone was able to see our 10th graders put on a fantastic exhibition event last week. Our students never cease to amaze us with their impactful and inspirational work. The momentum continues with two ninth grade exhibition events coming up soon.
Thursday, February 24th, 2011, Mr. fisher’s 9th grade students will be participating in a Model UN simulation. This annual project has quickly become a “student favorite” and we look forward to hearing what plans this year’s Security Council has in store for the delegates! Stay tuned for more details in future weekly updates.
Also on the 24th, Mrs. McCallum’s 9th grade students will be holding two live performances here on campus at 4 and 6 PM sharp! Join our students as they recreate, through the art of puppetry, Shakespeare’s A Mid Summer Night’s Dream. We are excited to see our student’s perform their 21st century variation of this classic piece of theater and literature.
AHS Fashion Guide
Each day, the faculty and administration at AHS work hard ensuring our students are meeting cultural expectations related to appropriate dress. Beginning with meetings at student orientation and continually reinforced throughout the school year is the school’s expectation for students to adhere to the AHS Fashion Guide (dress code). We are asking parents/families to please make sure students are following the AHS Fashion Guide before heading out the door for school. The support we receive from home allows us to focus on the important work we do with students each day. Parents, if you are confused on what is acceptable dress at AHS or if you do not understand the guidelines, please let us know! Copies of the Fashion Guide (and the entire Student Handbook) are always available here at school or can be sent to you electronically via email from the Assistant Head of
School’s office. Please contact jake.lauer@animashighschool.com with your questions or concerns.
WE ARE CONFIDENT OUR STUDENTS KNOW WHAT’S APPROPRIATE DRESS. HELP US MAKE SURE THEY ARE COMING TO SCHOOL EACH DAY PREPARED AND READY TO LEARN!
