Monday, March 14, 2011

AHS Weekly Update- Week of March 14th, 2011



Welcome Back from Spring Break! I hope this email finds everyone well rested and recharged for the final months of school. Please take a moment to review the following updates:

Project Week
CSAPs
AHS Robotics
Shakespeare at FLC
Flower Power


Project Week
On Friday, March 18th, AHS students will be presenting their 2011 Project Week Experiences at assembly. The results of our students’ efforts were tremendous this year and we look forward to hearing about all their experiences and success. Thanks to everyone who assisted in making 2011 Project week an incredibly fun, scholastic and SAFE time! A special appreciation to all the parents who stepped up to drive/chaperone/cook- We couldn’t do it without your support- Thank You!

CSAPs
AHS Students are participating in state CSAP testing this week. If you’re on campus, please help us maintain a quiet and focused environment. Students are testing every day through Friday with make-ups next week.

AHS Robotics
The momentum just keeps rolling for AHS! Coming off an incredibly strong finish in the AZ First Tech Challenge State Championships, Animas High’s Pandemonium Robotix team headed off to Denver last weekend for the CO state championships. Competing against 30 other teams, the Ospreys made it through all seven qualifying rounds! The final round pits the top teams against each other by creating alliances composed of the top finishing schools.

We are happy to report that Pandemonium Robotix came home the First Place Alliance Winner after teaming up with schools from CA. and NV. Animas High School triumphed as the top high school robotics team in the state and we now have the potential to be selected via national lottery for the World Championships this April in St. Louis. The team’s winning robot and trophy are on display at campus. A huge congrats goes out to Mr. Heerschap and all the students who took home top honors last week and for their strong work this year!

Shakespeare at FLC
As a result of our work with Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the FLC Community Concert Hall has invited Animas High School to a professional production of the play for half-price! ($11 for balcony seats).

The Aquila Theatre Company will be presenting their innovative take on the play on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 pm at the Concert Hall. There will also be a pre-show discussion with the performers, free and open to the public, at 6:30 in the Vallecito Room of the Student Union Building.

To purchase tickets for your child, please call (970)-247-7657 or
visit the ticket office (707 ½ Main Avenue - corner of 7th & Main).
To take advantage of the special pricing, you must identify yourself with Animas High School and ask for the ½ price tickets before finalizing the sale. This is a wonderful opportunity to reinforce the learning experience that we all recently shared studying and performing this play. Students are strongly encouraged to attend!

Flower Power
It’s that time of year again to start thinking about the warm days of summer and time well spent in your gardens! It’ also time for AHS’s second annual FLOWER POWER fundraiser. On Friday, March 18th, AHS kicks off Flower Power which will run until April 8th. Students will receive catalogs and be able to sell plants locally or long distance via the web. Flower Power is extremely user friendly this year with online ordering linked directly off of AHS’s homepage. Our goal is for every student to try and sell $ 150.00 worth of flowers/plants to friends, relatives, neighbors, etc…The products are shipped directly to the customer and flowers are available nationwide. This is a great chance for those long distance family members and friends of AHS to log on and support our school! So as you dream of longer days and warm sunshine, we encourage you to utilize the Flower Power campaign for all your spring planting needs!