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A Benefit Day for Animas High School will take
place this Sunday, February 10th at Durango Mountain Resort! Print
this coupon, and bring it to the DMR ticket office to support Animas High
School. We’ll see you on the slopes!
Please take a moment to review the following
updates:
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Student Media
Power Lunches Continue
College
Counseling Update
LINK Update
Enrollment for 2013-14 Continues
Upcoming
Events & Exhibitions
Student Media
The Animas Quill recently published their
February issue. READ
IT HERE or pick up a copy in the AHS Main Office.
Did you catch last
week’s Friday Show? WATCH IT HERE
Power Lunches Continue
African Drum Performance
Who: Gustaff Besungu is
an author, singer-songwriter, performer and Djembe player who hails from a
lineage of drum players. Born and raised in Cameroon-West Central Africa, he
brings to life a unique blend of traditional rhythms with music from around the
world. He travels and shares aspects of his rich cultural heritage through drum
playing, storytelling, music and dance. His uplifting voice and captivating
spirit is an enjoyable experience for people of all ages and backgrounds.
When: Wednesday,
February 6th
Where: 12:35-
1:10 in Matt’s Humanities Room
College
Counseling Update
Scholarships,
Grants and Financial Aid opportunities abound. Stay current and
informed on all funding possibilities by checking in frequently with our College Counseling Department’s
Scholarship Webpage.
Junior
College Night
Date: Wednesday, April 3rd @ 6pm
Location: AHS Lodge
Join the AHS College Counseling team for an overview of the college
admission process and how to prepare for the ACT and SAT. We will also
have a panel of AHS seniors to answer questions about the process as well as
share their experiences as they navigated the world of college admissions.
Questions? Please contact Rachael Sands at internship@animashighschool.com.
FLC will be hosting the annual College
Goal Sunday on Saturday, February 16th
in the Reed Library, Room 2E. This is a fantastic opportunity for AHS
families to get assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (better known as the FAFSA form) More info on College Goal Sunday
can be found here.
LINK Update
In just a few short weeks, 47 AHS juniors
will be leaving AHS to embark upon their LINK internships. LINK is an
opportunity for students to gain real world work experience in a field of
interest to them, connect with the community, and to refine college and career
goals. Students attend their unpaid internship for three weeks, 30 hours each
week and create a project that is of benefit to the organization. Our LINK
internship program is scheduled to run from March 4th- 21st of 2013,
culminating in a LINK Exhibition where students will have the opportunity to
showcase their projects and internship experiences. We have enjoyed
overwhelming support from the Durango community and beyond and created some
exciting collaborations and partnerships with a wide range of organizations,
community leaders, and local businesses. Thank you to the following
businesses, organizations, and individuals for supporting the educational
goals of our students by providing internship opportunities.
LINK Mentors 2012-2013
Mollie Mook-Fiddler & Sand Juan College Theater Department
Allison Smith & Durango Nature Studies
Heather Quandt & SonLight Christian Camp (Pagosa Springs, CO)
Ryan and Kristal Phelps of Hood Mortuary
Tom Dugan & Dugan and Associates, Attorneys at Law
Loop Abroad, Cambodia
Brian Teece & Handlebars Motorsports
Kelsea Ferrato & The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Marketing
Dept.
Ryan McGrath & The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, IT Dept.
Key Jobson & The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Fatcory
Heidi Chowen & Chowen Photography
Mary Oswald and Lani Beattie of San Juan Hand Therapy
Becca Trefry & Durango Early Learning Center
Alice Hwa & Medronic, Inc. (CA)
Jennifer Kuenzel & Mercy Regional Hospital
Peter Marshall, Breeanna McClure & Doubletree Hotel
Phil Bryson, Brainstorm Internet
Ryan Finnigan & CarbonForm Design/Bitnova Labs
Johnny Bertrand & Riverview Elementary
Kevin Hall & The City of Durango, Natural Lands, Trails and
Sustainability Development
Bill O’Flanagan & The Liberty School
Sherri Dugdale & The City of Durango
Jan Frigo & Los Alamos National Laboratory (Los Alamos, NM)
May Oles & Columbine Christian School
Betsy Fitzpatrick & StoneAge Tools
Rob Haggart & APhotoFolio
Lindsay Abshagen & Eppich Photography
Sabine Kuenzel & Milestone Solutions, (Houston, TX)
Michael Krupa & Durango Fire and Rescue
Jeff Stahla & Loveland Reporter Herald (Fort Collins, CO)
Sandy Irwin & Durango Public Library
Dr. Paul McClellan & San Dieguito Equine Group( San Marcos, CA)
Janene Colby & California Dept. of Fish and Game, (CA)
Missy Votel & The Durango Telegraph
Phoebe Hearst Preschool, (San Francisco, CA)
Dave Crom & Mountain Mechanical
Katie Gaab & Kona Diving Company/Fish Aware (Kona, HI)
Sergio & Hydi Verduzco & East by Southwest/Golden Triangle
Jamie Gustine & Children’s House Montessori
Parker Newby & Goff Engineering
Keith Dunning & La Plata Humane Society
Carol Cardwell & Cardwell Auckerman Photography
Ira New Breast & Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
(Washington, DC)
Dr. Orndorff and Morgan Scott of Spine Colorado & Durango Orthopedics
Ben Martinez & Thu the Lens Photography
Dr. Jen Forrest & Animas Orthopedics Associates
Libby Baumchen & The Adult Education Center
LINK Exhibition
Please join us for the LINK Exhibition scheduled for
Friday, March 22nd at the Durango Discovery Museum from 1- 3 pm. Juniors will
showcase their internship experiences as well as their projects. For
more information about LINK, please visit www.ashlinkinternship.blogspot.com
Enrollment for 2013-14 Continues
Enrollment
for next year’s 9th, 10th and 11th grades continues! Students
interested in enrolling at AHS can find an online intent to enroll form here: http://www.animashighschool.com/intent.php
For additional enrollment information and to view
our calendar of upcoming enrollment events, please visit our website: http://www.animashighschool.com/Admissions/enrollmentEvents.php
Questions or sign-ups for tours, shadow days and
enrollment events can be facilitated by the Main Office, 970-247-2474 or by
emailing enroll@animashighschool.com
Upcoming
Events & Exhibitions
Upcoming Symposium on Bullying in
Schools
What: Creating
Positive Social Learning Environments:
Eliminating Bullying in Schools
Where: Ft.
Lewis Community Concert Hall
When: 8:30
am to Noon Saturday, February 9th, 2013.
Who: Students,
parents, educators, administrators,
health and service providers for youth, media, business
leaders throughout La Plata County
Cost: FREE
Locals Day- Benefits Animas High School
Date: February 10, 2013 (Sunday)
Tickets: $40 Adults, $32 Students/Seniors,
$25 Child
* Must present a Locals Day coupon to get
discounted tickets
Coupons available: AHS website, AHS Quill,
coupon with Constant Contact, Durango Telegraph, Durango Herald
College
Goal Sunday on Saturday,
February 16th in the Reed Library, Room 2E at Fort Lewis College
No School February 18th (President’s Day Holiday)
and February 19th (Faculty Professional Development Day)
Semester Two Student Led Conferences (SLCs)
February 27th
LINK Internships Begin (11th grade
only) March 4th
2013 TCAP Testing March 4th -8th
Animas High School Values:
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Rigorous academics, where
all students are prepared for college success
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Culture of excellence, where
students are held to high expectations
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Strong faculty-student
relationships, where students are well known
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Engaging learning, where
students see the relevance of their education
