AHS 9th and 10th graders are participating in TCAP state testing all week. The 11th graders complete their final full week of classes before leaving for their LINK internships http://www.wix.com/ahslink/ahslink#
With so much happening at campus, please take a moment to review the following updates:
Durango Youth Expo
PAC Update
Spanish Exhibition
AHS Enrollment Continues
2012 CLCS Essay Contest
Durango Youth Expo
The City of Durango’s Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission, in partnership with the Durango Discovery Museum, are proud to offer the first-ever Youth Expo on March 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Discovery Museum. The Youth Expo is an all-in-one forum that allows teenagers to learn about all of the local options for high school, activities, clubs, volunteer opportunities, jobs, internships, and resources available to local teens. For more information about the event, or to find out how to be an exhibitor, please visit the website at www.durangogov.org, or contact us at 375-5005 or by email at Uth@durangogov.org.
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.
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 mentor artists' 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.
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 https://www.coloradoleague.org/charterweek/essaycontest.php 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.
