Tuesday, October 2, 2012

AHS Weekly Update- Week of October 1st, 2012



Please take a moment to review the following updates:
Testing Update
College & Career Counseling Update
Power Lunches Continue
HOS TALK
Durango Connect Follow-up
 Upcoming Events

Testing Update
Spring 2012 TCAP Results

Student score reports from the 2012 TCAP are in! If you would like a copy of your student’s TCAP scores, please email AHS Registrar at Maureen.truax@animashighschool Parents are also welcome to visit us during normal business hours and we’d be happy to provide you your student’s results. Questions about TCAP results, please contact out Testing and Assessment Coordinator at Kristi.good@animashighschool.com


Upcoming PSAT Testing

ATTENTION Sophomore & Junior Parents and Students!

Important details about taking the upcoming PSAT/NMSQT
Date:  Saturday, October 20th
Time: 8am to 11am
Cost: $20/student
Location:  Animas High School 

For more information about the PSAT/NMSQT please visit the following webpages: 

If you haven't received a confirmation from me that your student is signed up for the test already, then please email me at kristi.good@animashighschool.com to reserve your student's spot ASAP.      

Paying for the test:
   please pay for the test by Friday, October 12th
   you can pay by check or cash
   make checks payable to Animas High School
   be sure to include the student's name and an email contact with your payment
   payments can be dropped off at the main office during school hours OR mailed to Animas High School, attn: Kristi Good 
Once your payment has been received, I will send you an important email about the day of the test!

College & Career Counseling Update
There will be a 9th and 10th grade AHS College Night on October 11th at 5:00 p.m. at Animas High School. Judy Rosenthal, AHS College Counseling Department, will present an overview of the high school experience, terminology related to the college admissions process, and a timeline for college admissions. Bring your questions!
Moving forward, please be sure to follow all the action and important updates from the Animas High School College & Career Counseling Department here:
Power Lunches Continue
Who: Travis Price, FAIA, is a multiple award-winning architect, philosopher, and innovator in environmentally sound architecture. He lives, teaches, and practices in Washington, D.C. when not somewhere exploring the emerging world.

When: Monday, October 1st Where: 12:35- 1:10 in Matt’s Humanities Room

What: Travis Price will discuss his new book that depicts sixteen design/build interventions that transport readers to the far reaches of the world including Machu Picchu, Nepal, and the Amazon.
Questions: Contact Rachael Sands at 259-3013. 

HOS TALK
We’re always impressed with our Osprey’s film making abilities. However, September’s HOS Talk is really something special. Fantastic job Cooper and Zach!
Watch the September’s HOS TALK here:
Durango Connect Follow-up
MUCHAS GRACIAS to everyone for making Durango Connect happen. More than 9,000 people gathered on the Animas River Trail to connect our community.
Check out the official news release and a sneak preview of our documentary film at www.DurangoConnect.com. The Durango Herald also created an amazing video that you can see at www.DurangoHerald.com.
A huge THANK YOU to all of our teachers and students who helped “connect” Durango and participated in this special event!


Upcoming Events
The next Animas High School PAC Meeting will take place on Monday, October 8, 2012 at Durango Doughworks
9th/10th Grade College Night will take place 5 to 6:30 pm on October 11, 2012 at campus
The next meeting of the Animas High School Board of Directors will take place Monday, October 15th, at 5 pm at Animas High School,3206 North Main, Durango, CO.