Please take a moment to review the following updates:
Upcoming AHS Events
PAC Update
AHS Enrollment Continues
2012 Colorado Charter Schools Essay Contest
The Youth Partnership for Health (YPH) Youth Advisory Council
Upcoming AHS Events
Spanish Exhibition
Sophomore and Junior Spanish "Art and Language" Project Exhibition / La Exposición del Trabajo de "Arte y Lengua"
Who? / ¿Quién? - We would love to have friends, family, and interested community members join us for the evening!
What? / ¿Qué? - Animas High School Spanish students (sophomores and juniors) will be exhibiting their art pieces inspired by their Spanish/Latin American mentorartists' styles. In addition to their artwork, students will have their Spanish-language artists' statements and will be prepared to speak EN ESPAÑOL (in Spanish) about the project and their pieces.
Where? / ¿Dónde? - Animas High School (3206 N. Main).
When? / ¿Cuándo? - Wednesday, March 21st, 5:30-7:00pm
Why? / ¿Por qué? - These students have been hard at work creating some amazing art pieces and refining their Spanish skills. Please join us for an excellent evening!
Finalmente: ¿Ud. va a asistir y habla español? -- Por favor, póngase en contacto con Becca (beccakatz.teacher@gmail.com) para aprender de su papel distinto como espectador.
2013 Spring College Night
Parents and students in the Class of 2013 are invited to join the AHS College Counseling Dept. for our spring college night on Thurs. April 5th, 2012 from 5 to 7 at AHS. We look forward to seeing all of our Juniors and their families at this evening event.
PAC Update
There will be a Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Thursday, March 15th at 6:00 p.m. at AHS. Parents of current and prospective students are welcome to attend.
There will be an All School Cleaning Day on Friday, March 16 from 3:30p.m.-6:00 p.m. Volunteers would be greatly appreciated. Please RSVP to pac@animashighschool.com
Animas High’s 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 school’s Main Office during school hours.
Desert Sun Fundraiser
Due to student interest, the school has decided to do a coffee fundraiser this year in partnership with Desert Sun, a local, organic, fair trade coffee roasting company. This campaign will replace our annual Flower Power fundraiser. Information can be found below. Your student will bring home fundraising packets in the next few weeks, and we appreciate your support!
AHS Coffee Fundraiser Logistics
We will sell: French Roast, SW Blend, Decaf
Buyers have the option of getting it ground or whole bean.
Price: $12 per bag
FRESHMEN: March 16-March 23: Freshmen sell; turn in orders on March 23; Deliver Coffee to advisory on March 28
SOPHOMORES: March 23-March 30: Sophomores sell: Turn in orders on March 30 Deliver Coffee to advisory on April 4
JUNIORS: March 30-April 6th: Juniors sell: Turn in orders April 6 Deliver Coffee to advisory on April 18
ALL STUDENTS: April 20-27-All students sell; Turn in orders on April 27; We are hosting a sports sale on Saturday, April 21st, and can sell coffee there as well. Deliver Coffee on May 2nd
Procedure:
1. Students take orders, get name, address, phone, check payable to AHS
2. Students turn in orders on respective date with payment.
3. PAC volunteer reconciles the order and check; AHS makes a check to Desert Sun.
4. PAC volunteer picks up coffee, and distributes it to students the following week during Advisory. For Juniors, it will be distributed the Wednesday after Spring Break.
5. Students deliver coffee to buyers.
PRIZES:
Grade with the most sales gets.............Ice Cream Social
Top Seller in each grade gets…..coffee mug, t shirt, tour of Desert Sun while roasting.
The goal is for each student to sell a minimum of 6 bags of coffee during the 2 weeks they have.
AHS Enrollment Continues
AHS 2012-13 Admissions Lottery Results: http://www.animashighschool.blogspot.com/2012/03/2012-2013-ahs-admissions-lottery.html
Animas High School continues to accept enrollment for the 2012-13 school year. The school is currently enrolling students for a limited number of spots in next year’s 10th and 11th grades (Class of 2014 & 2015). Students seeking admission into next year’s 9th grade class (Class of 2016) are welcome to sign up for the school’s Waiting List.
Thursday Info Night Sessions continue on March 15th from 5 to6:30 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.
2012 Colorado Charter Schools Essay Contest
Win a Scholarship from S&S Worldwide
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Colorado charter school students, it's time to sharpen your pencils (or charge up your laptops) and enter this year's Charter Schools Week Essay Contest. Four lucky winners will receive a scholarship from S&S Worldwide. Deadline for essay submissions is Friday, March 30.
Click here for more information and to download an entry form.
Winners will be honored during the Colorado Charter Schools Rally at the State Capitol on April 19, 2012.
The Youth Partnership for Health (YPH) Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Partnership for Health (YPH) youth advisory council is excited to announce openings for 2012-2013!
We are seeking young people ages 13-19, with diverse life and/or geographic experiences, to participate as consultants on a statewide advisory council. This council is open for ANYONE and EVERYONE to apply. If you answer yes to any of these then this council is for you!
· Are you interested in standing up for the health and well-being of ALL young people in Colorado? APPLY
· Do you want to learn how to effectively get your voice heard? APPLY
· Are you a teen parent? APPLY
· Do you live far away from Denver? APPLY
· Have you had experiences with substance use, diversion or detention? APPLY
· Have you lived in group homes or foster care? APPLY
· Do you have any special health concerns? APPLY
· Do you identify as LGBTQ? APPLY
· Have you and/or your peers ever experienced oppression or marginalization? APPLY
This council was started in 2000 and continues to be supported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Youth consultants on this council, provide feedback and recommendations to state, and community partners who are working to positively impacting the lives of Colorado's youth. (i.e. YOU!)
Participation in this council will provide opportunities for you to develop leadership skills, increase your knowledge of various health topics and engage in meaningful ways to have your unique voices heard.
Membership Facts:
· YOU GET TO BE THE EXPERT!
· A place where your opinions and ideas are listened to
· Consultants are paid $10/hour + reimbursement for transportation to meetings
· The council meets one Saturday per month for 5 hours (most likely in Denver)
· Provides opportunities to meet other youth from around the state
· Offers creative ways to learn about youth health and the factors that can effect it
If interested, or if you know other young people whose voices need to be heard, please fill out the attached application (There is only ONE question and you get to answer it in any CREATIVE way you see fit!) and send it to Audra Bishop (contact info below…fax, scan/email, or go “old school” and send through the mail). Please contact me with any questions at 303-691-4936.The applications can also be found at healthyyouthcolorado.org
Audra Bishop, M.A., CACIII
Youth Health and Development Specialist
Prevention Services Division Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver CO 80246-1530 303-691-4936 | audra.bishop@state.co.us
