Please take a moment to review the following updates:
Model United Nations
AHS Enrollment Continues
PAC Update-Annual Sports Sale
DHS Spring Sports
Free Parent Sessions at the Colorado Charter Schools Conference
Model United Nations
Come join us for the 3rd Annual Animas High School Model United Nations Conference. We welcome students, their families and the greater Durango community to AHS to observe 9th graders tackling the world's problems from the perspective of a country they are representing.
Conference #2: Monday, February 27 from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Topic: Iran's Nuclear Program
Location: Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Rooms 115, 130, 140
AHS Enrollment Continues
Enrollment for the 2012-13 school year continues at Animas High School. Students and families looking to enroll at AHS should visit www.animashighschool.com and complete an online intent to enroll form. Animas High will hold an enrollment lottery on March 1st, 2012 for admission into the Class of 2016. AHS is also accepting enrollments for a limited number of openings in our 10th and 11th grade classes.
AHS continues to host numerous opportunities for students and their families to learn more about Animas High School.
Thursday Info Night Sessions continue on February 16th from 5 to 6:30 at campus.
Student Shadow Experiences are available for prospective students on Fridays throughout the month. Shadow space is limited- SIGN UP NOW! Please contact the AHS Main Office at 247-2474 to schedule or with questions.
PAC Update-Annual Sports Sale
Animas High Second Annual Sports Sale-Saturday, April 21st from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club. Donations of sporting equipment are currently being accepted at the Main Office during school hours.
For volunteers interested in helping, our first organizational meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 22nd at 5:30 p.m. at the Adaptive Sports Association at 125 East 32nd Street. For questions, contact pac@animashighschool.com
DHS Spring Sports
Durango High School Spring Sports begin on Monday, February 27th. Spring Sports include Baseball, Girls Golf, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Boys Swimming, Girls Tennis & Track for Boys & Girls.
A completed Athletic Form must be on file in the Activity Director's office for every student participating in interscholastic athletic competition. No student will be permitted to participate in any athletic program without the form and fees paid by the first day of practice. Please return your form to the Athletic Office along with your participation fee and get your red card BEFORE Monday, February 27. The Athletic Office will be open and available to issue red cards on Friday, February 24 from 8:00-12:00 Noon and 1:00-4:00 PM.
A mandatory meeting will be held on Monday, March 5 at 7:00 PM in the DHS Gym for all spring athletes, parents and coaches.
Free Parent Sessions at the Colorado Charter Schools Conference
Thursday, February 23?8:30 - 11:00 AM
Omni Interlocken Resort
500 Interlocken Blvd, Broomfield (map)
The Colorado League of Charter Schools is excited to offer parents a FREE, half-day admission to the 18th Annual Colorado Charter School Conference (a $100 value)! Meals not included.?Click Here to Register
(be sure to select Parent Half Day Session) ?For more information visit www.coloradoleague.org/charterconference
Free Parent Registration is limited to the following sessions:
ENGAGE - EDUCATE - EMPOWER: The Power of Parent Involvement
Time: 8:30-9:45AM
Description: Each year communities and schools face new challenges related to education. Sometimes these are funding or legislative challenges and sometimes these are neighborhood or school specific challenges. When parents speak up and work together it can make a big difference. Hear from local advocacy groups who are engaged in authentic parent involvement from the school level to the state level as well as a school leader.
Presenters:
Jason Callegari, Colorado League of Charter Schools
Richard Garcia, Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition
Mike Kromrey, Metro Organization for People
Charter School 101 - Educating Yourself and the Public about Charter Schools
Time: 9:45-11:00AM
Description: When parents enroll their children in a charter school, they are often barraged with questions from family, friends and neighbors about how charters differ from traditional public schools. Learn how to overcome mis-information about charters and educate the public about the role and importance of your child's school. Participants will learn how to talk to a variety of audiences including friends and family, other charter school parents, school board members and even the media. Whether you want to talk to friends about the importance of your school, write a letter to the editor or testify to the district board of education on behalf of your school, this session has something for everyone who wants to increase public awareness about charter schools.
Presenters:
Jason Callegari, Colorado League of Charter Schools
Stacy Rivera, Colorado League of Charter Schools
Click here for more information about the Colorado Charter Schools Conference, February 23-24, in Broomfield.
Questions? Email conference@coloradoleague.org or call Sarah Pearman at 303-989-5356, ext. 114.
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