Friday, October 30, 2009

Friday, October 30

This is a B Day.

ALL GRADES:

Looking for some family bonding time? Then sign up for the 14th Annual Littleton Stride 5K Run/Walk or 1K Fun Run on Saturday, November 7.  This family, friendly run helps raise money for the LPS Foundation.  Also, the school with the most participation wins money for their school.  See Mr. Coll, Mr. Fischer or Mrs. Knafelc for more information.

The Scholastic Book Fair is next week starting Tuesday, November 3 ending at Breakfast for Books on Saturday, November 7.  Check it out!

Hey chess players!  Littleton Public Schools’ district chess tournament will take place on Saturday, December 5th at Newton Middle School.  Beginner through Advanced players are invited to attend.  Pick up your entry form from Mrs. Goldstein or Mrs. Lloyd.  Entries are due by November 18 to Mrs. Lloyd in room 206.

Attention Math-o-philes!  Math Counts begins this Thursday after school in Mrs. Lloyd’s room, 206.  Snacks are provided.  Bring your calculator and your thinking cap.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” –Darrell Royal

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Wednesday, October 28

This is a B Day.

8th Grade: WEB LEADERS: Meet in room 91 during intentional time today.

ALL GRADES: Don’t get tied up on drugs and wear a tie tomorrow.

Crazy Hair Day – and if you bring in one can of canned food on Friday morning to the cafeteria you will get a special wristband that will allow you to wear PJ bottoms on Friday along with Crazy Hair Day!!  Bring in those cans!!

Looking for some family bonding time? Then sign up for the 14th Annual Littleton Stride 5K Run/Walk or 1K Fun Run on Saturday, November 7.  This family, friendly run helps raise money for the LPS Foundation.  Also, the school with the most participation wins money for their school.  See Mr. Coll, Mr. Fischer or Mrs. Knafelc for more information.

The Scholastic Book Fair is next week starting Tuesday, November 3 ending at Breakfast for Books on Saturday, November 7.  Check it out!

Hey chess players!  Littleton Public Schools’ district chess tournament will take place on Saturday, December 5th at Newton Middle School.  Beginner through Advanced players are invited to attend.  Pick up your entry form from Mrs. Goldstein or Mrs. Lloyd.  Entries are due by November 18 to Mrs. Lloyd in room 206.

Attention Math-o-philes!  Math Counts begins this Thursday after school in Mrs. Lloyd’s room, 206.  Snacks are provided.  Bring your calculator and your thinking cap.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service.  Think of this and act.” –Hannah More

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Tuesday, October 27

This is a W Day.

7th Grade: Attention 7th grade girls – there will be a meeting for 7th grade girls’ basketball today, Tuesday, October 27 at 3:00 PM in Mr. Coll’s room 108.

8th Grade: WEB LEADERS: Meet in room 91 during intentional time on Wednesday. DO NOT wear your shirts.

ALL GRADES: Don’t forget to put a cap on drugs and wear a hat tomorrow.

Crazy Hair Day – and if you bring in one can of canned food on Friday morning to the cafeteria you will get a special wristband that will allow you to wear PJ bottoms on Friday along with Crazy Hair Day!!  Bring in those cans!!

Looking for some family bonding time? Then sign up for the 14th Annual Littleton Stride 5K Run/Walk or 1K Fun Run on Saturday, November 7.  This family, friendly run helps raise money for the LPS Foundation.  Also, the school with the most participation wins money for their school.  See Mr. Coll, Mr. Fischer or Mrs. Knafelc for more information.

The Scholastic Book Fair is next week starting Tuesday, November 3 ending at Breakfast for Books on Saturday, November 7.  Check it out!

Hey chess players!  Littleton Public Schools’ district chess tournament will take place on Saturday, December 5th at Newton Middle School.  Beginner through Advanced players are invited to attend.  Pick up your entry form from Mrs. Goldstein or Mrs. Lloyd.  Entries are due by November 18 to Mrs. Lloyd in room 206.

Attention Math-o-philes!  Math Counts begins this Thursday after school in Mrs. Lloyd’s room, 206.  Snacks are provided.  Bring your calculator and your thinking cap.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “As I traveled and worked with people from different countries, I am even more convinced that this is the greatest society in the world today for people to better themselves and achieve.” –Luis Nogale

Monday, October 26, 2009

Monday, October 26

This is a B Day.

7th Grade: Attention 7th grade girls – there will be a meeting for 7th grade girls’ basketball on Tuesday, October 27 at 3:00 PM in Mr. Coll’s room 108.

ALL GRADES: Don’t forget to team up on drugs and wear your favorite sports gear tomorrow.

Crazy Hair Day – and if you bring in one can of canned food on Friday morning to the cafeteria you will get a special wristband that will allow you to wear PJ bottoms on Friday along with Crazy Hair Day!!  Bring in those cans!!

Looking for some family bonding time? Then sign up for the 14th Annual Littleton Stride 5K Run/Walk or 1K Fun Run on Saturday, November 7.  This family, friendly run helps raise money for the LPS Foundation.  Also, the school with the most participation wins money for their school.  See Mr. Coll, Mr. Fischer or Mrs. Knafelc for more information.

Reminder:  When you enter the building, you need to turn your cell phone off and store it in your locker.  It is important that it is off and not on vibrate during the school day.  So…at this time…if you have your cell phone with you, please turn it off and take it to your locker.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” –John F. Kennedy

Friday, October 23, 2009

Friday, October 23

This is a W Day.

7th Grade: Attention 7th grade girls – there will be a meeting for 7th grade girls’ basketball on Tuesday, October 27 at 3:00 PM in Mr. Coll’s room 108.

ALL GRADES: Don’t forget to give drugs the slip and wear your slippers on Monday.

Aquarium Club will meet Monday after school in room 101 to clean tanks and discuss a new club name. Bring a snack.

Crazy Hair Day – and if you bring in one can of canned food on Friday morning to the cafeteria you will get a special wristband that will allow you to wear PJ bottoms on Friday along with Crazy Hair Day!!  Bring in those cans!!

Looking for some family bonding time?  Then sign up for the 14th Annual Littleton Stride 5K Run/Walk or 1K Fun Run on Saturday, November 7.  This family, friendly run helps raise money for the LPS Foundation.  Also, the school with the most participation wins money for their school.  See Mr. Coll, Mr. Fischer or Mrs. Knafelc for more information.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “There comes a time when we must heed a certain call.  It’s time to lend a hand to life, the greatest gift of all.” –From We Are The World by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Thursday, October 22

This is a B Day.

7th Grade: Attention 7th grade girls – there will be a meeting for 7th grade girls’ basketball on Tuesday, October 27 at 3:00 PM in Mr. Coll’s room 108.

ALL GRADES: RED RIBBON WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!  Support Red Ribbon Week and say no to drugs! 

Monday - Give drugs the slip. Wear slippers to show your support.

Tuesday - Team up on drugs. Wear your favorite sports gear

Wednesday - Put a cap on drugs. Wear a hat

Thursday - Don’t get tied up with drugs. Wear a tie

Friday - Use your head against drugs. Crazy hair day!

Spelling Club will start today, Thursday, October 22 in room 94.

Attention all Wrestlers – it’s not too late to join the wrestling team.  Meet the coaches in the activity room after school.

Do you know a little about many things, or lots about one thing?  Come share you knowledge at Brain Bowl on Thursdays after school in room 206.  Bring a snack and join us for some fun. See Mrs. Lloyd if you have questions.

Aquarium Club will meet next Monday after school in room 101 to clean tanks and discuss a new club name. Bring a snack.

Next week is also our annual fundraiser for the community.  This year we will be doing the Broncos Food Drive.  Help us Tackle Hunger by bringing in canned food.  We will be having a core competition to see if we can raise more food than any other school.  If we do then we will win a special visit from some Denver Broncos!!  We have many people in our community that will benefit from this food drive throughout the year.  Please help us if you can, by bringing in at least 1 can per person.  If you can do more bring more.  We need all the cans we can get!! 

Looking for some family bonding time?  Then sign up for the 14th Annual Littleton Stride 5K Run/Walk or 1K Fun Run on Saturday, November 7.  This family, friendly run helps raise money for the LPS Foundation.  Also, the school with the most participation wins money for their school.  See Mr. Coll, Mr. Fischer or Mrs. Knafelc for more information.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “You were not born to live like brutes, but to follow after virtue and knowledge.” –Dante Alighieri

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Wednesday, October 21

This is a W Day.

7th Grade: Attention all Wrestlers – it’s not too late to join the wrestling team.  Meet the coaches in the activity room after school.

8th Grade: Attention all Wrestlers – it’s not too late to join the wrestling team.  Meet the coaches in the activity room after school.

ALL GRADES: RED RIBBON WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!  Support Red Ribbon Week and say no to drugs! 

Monday - Give drugs the slip. Wear slippers to show your support.

Tuesday - Team up on drugs. Wear your favorite sports gear

Wednesday - Put a cap on drugs. Wear a hat

Thursday - Don’t get tied up with drugs. Wear a tie

Friday - Use your head against drugs. Crazy hair day!

Boondoggle Club is cancelled today.  Next club meeting will be October 28.

Don’t forget - bring your coats or jackets to lunch.

Spelling Club will start Thursday, October 22 in room 94.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “One thing I know: The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.” –Albert Schweitzer

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Tuesday, October 20

This is a B Day.

7th Grade: Hey Wrestlers – it’s not too late to join the wrestling team.  Meet the coaches in the activity room after school.

8th Grade: Hey Wrestlers – it’s not too late to join the wrestling team.  Meet the coaches in the activity room after school.

ALL GRADES: Boondoggle Club will be cancelled this Wednesday due to the staff meeting.  Next club meeting will be October 28.

Don’t forget - bring your coats or jackets to lunch.

Spelling Club will start Thursday, October 22 in room 94.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “If you stay in school, you have the potential to achieve what you want in the future.” –Ellen Ochoa

Monday, October 19, 2009

Monday, October 19

This is a W Day.

7th Grade: Hey Wrestlers – it’s not too late to join the wrestling team.  Meet the coaches in the activity room after school.

8th Grade: Hey Wrestlers – it’s not too late to join the wrestling team.  Meet the coaches in the activity room after school.

ALL GRADES: The Newspaper Club meets on Mondays after school in the Falcon Lab.  Interested in joining?  Just show up!

Boondoggle Club will be cancelled this Wednesday due to the staff meeting.  Next club meeting will be October 28.

Don’t forget - bring your coats or jackets to lunch.

Spelling Club will start Thursday, October 22 in room 94.

Reminder:  When you enter the building, you need to turn your cell phone off and store it in your locker.  It is important that it is off and not on vibrate during the school day.  So…at this time…if you have your cell phone with you, please turn it off and take it to your locker.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “There can be no greater good than the quest for peace and no finer purpose that the preservation of freedom.” –Ronald Reagan

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Wednesday, October 14

This is a B Day.

ALL GRADES: Students remember to bring your jackets to lunch.

Boondoggle club will be cancelled today due to conferences.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “Three helping one another will do as much as six men singly.” –Spanish proverb

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Tuesday, October 13

This is a W Day.

ALL GRADES: Students remember to bring your jackets to lunch.

Boondoggle club will be cancelled this Wednesday due to conferences.

Wrestling starts today, Tuesday, October 13.  Meet Coach Burton at 3:00 PM in the activity room.

If you were unable to come to the Technology Student Association (TSA Club) last week, there is still time to join!  Just come after school today, Tuesday October 13 and we’ll catch you up regarding our State Conference in Denver and our National Conference in Baltimore Maryland!  See Mr. Grimes or Mr. Biddulph for more information or if you are not able to attend the club this Monday or Tuesday.  See you in the Tech Lab, Room 24!

Fantasy Football is cancelled for today, Tuesday, October 13.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “In a time of turbulence and change, it is more true than ever that knowledge is power.” –John F. Kennedy

Monday, October 12, 2009

Monday, October 12

This is a B Day.

8th Grade: 8th grade tracksters – please return your jersey to Mr. Fischer today!  $45 fines will be issued if he does not receive your track jersey by today, Monday, October 12.

ALL GRADES: Reminder:  When you enter the building, you need to turn your cell phone off and store it in your locker.  It is important that it is off and not on vibrate during the school day.  So…at this time…if you have your cell phone with you, please turn it off and take it to your locker.

Wrestling starts on Tuesday, October 13.  Meet Coach Burton at 3:00 PM in the activity room.

If you were unable to come to the Technology Student Association (TSA Club) last week, there is still time to join!  Just come after school Tuesday October 13 and we’ll catch you up regarding our State Conference in Denver and our National Conference in Baltimore Maryland!  See Mr. Grimes or Mr. Biddulph for more information or if you are not able to attend the club this Monday or Tuesday.  See you in the Tech Lab, Room 24!

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” –John F. Kennedy

Friday, October 9, 2009

Friday, October 9

This is a W Day.

8th Grade: 8th grade tracksters – please return your jersey to Mr. Fischer as soon as possible!  $45 fines will be issued if he does not receive your track jersey by Monday!

ALL GRADES: Aquarium Club members MUST return a signed permission slip to Mrs. Martin in Room 101 by the end of school today, FRIDAY, October 9th to be eligible for Monday’s first field trip.  Extra forms are kept at the front office, in Mr. Yamnitz’s room 209 or with Mrs. Martin in room 101.

Wrestling starts on Tuesday, October 13.  Meet Coach Burton at 3:00 PM in the activity room.

If you were unable to come to the Technology Student Association (TSA Club) last week, there is still time to join!  Just come after school Monday October 12 or Tuesday October 13 and we’ll catch you up regarding our State Conference in Denver and our National Conference in Baltimore Maryland!  See Mr. Grimes or Mr. Biddulph for more information or if you are not able to attend the club this Monday or Tuesday.  See you in the Tech Lab, Room 24!

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “You give but little when you give of your possessions.  It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” –Kahlil Gibran

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Thursday, October 8

This is a B Day.

8th Grade: 8th grade tracksters – please return your jersey to Mr. Fischer as soon as possible!  $45 fines will be issued if he does not receive your track jersey by Monday!

ALL GRADES: MCj04375650000[1]Picture Retakes will be today. 

If you have not taken your picture this year, be sure to do that today!  You do not need to purchase pictures to have your picture taken.  You will need your picture for your ID card and yearbook. 

Aquarium Club members MUST return a signed permission slip to Mrs. Martin in Room 101 by the end of school on FRIDAY, October 9th to be eligible for Monday’s first field trip.  Extra forms are kept at the front office, in Mr. Yamnitz’s room 209 or with Mrs. Martin in room 101.

 Anything Goes Club has changed the day they meet to Thursday in room 106.

Wrestling starts on Tuesday, October 13.  Meet Coach Burton at 3:00 PM in the activity room.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “You must be directed to work…single-minded…and be productive.  But you don’t mind because you are fulfilled and productive.” –Dr. Henry Cisneros

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Wednesday, October 7

This is a W Day.

8th Grade: WEB Leaders:  Meet Wednesday during intentional time at 10:18 in Room 91. You do not need to wear your shirts.

8th grade tracksters – please return your jersey to Mr. Fischer as soon as possible!  $45 fines will be issued if he does not receive your track jersey by Monday!

ALL GRADES: Picture Retakes will be this Thursday. If you have not taken your picture this year, be sure to do that on this day! You do not need to purchase pictures to have your picture taken. You will need your picture for your ID card and yearbook. If you want re-takes, be sure to bring your picture packet with you on this day and give it to the photographers.

Ping Pong Club has been cancelled today.

Aquarium Club members MUST return a signed permission slip to Mrs. Martin in Room 101 by the end of school on FRIDAY, October 9th to be eligible for Monday’s first field trip.  Extra forms are kept at the front office, in Mr. Yamnitz’s room 209 or with Mrs. Martin in room 101.

Anything Goes Club has changed the day they meet to Thursday in room 106.

Words of Wisdom

Monthly Theme:        Making a Difference

Quote: “We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Monday, October 5

This is a W Day.

ALL GRADES: Reminder:  When you enter the building, you need to turn your cell phone off and store it in your locker.  It is important that it is off and not on vibrate during the school day.  So…at this time…if you have your cell phone with you, please turn it off and take it to your locker.

The Technology Student Association (TSA Club) will be starting on Monday October 5th and Tuesday October 6th after school in the Technology Lab!  Come learn about our State Conference in Denver and our National Conference in Baltimore Maryland!  TSA will meet Mondays and Tuesdays after school in the Wood Tech and Modern Tech labs.  All future TSA students must attend one of these two mandatory meetings!  See Mr. Grimes or Mr. Biddulph for more information or if you are not able to attend the club on Monday or Tuesday.  See you in the Tech Lab, Room 24!

Attention Fantasy Football/Flag Football club members, the next meeting will be held in Mr. Yamnitz’s room 209 on Tuesday, October 6 at 2:45 until 4, I look forward to seeing everyone there for fun and football!!!!

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “Since wars begin in the minds of people, it is in the minds of people that … peace must be constructed.” –U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Friday, October 2, 2009

Friday, October 2

This is a B Day.

ALL GRADES: The Technology Student Association (TSA Club) will be starting on Monday October 5th and Tuesday October 6th after school in the Technology Lab!  Come learn about our State Conference in Denver and our National Conference in Baltimore Maryland!  TSA will meet Mondays and Tuesdays after school in the Wood Tech and Modern Tech labs.  All future TSA students must attend one of these two mandatory meetings!  See Mr. Grimes or Mr. Biddulph for more information or if you are not able to attend the club on Monday or Tuesday.  See you in the Tech Lab, Room 24!

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” –Lao-tzu

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Thursday, October 1

This is a W Day.

ALL GRADES: Attention Fantasy Football/Flag Football club members, the next meeting will be held in Mr. Yamnitz’s room 209 on Thursday, October 1 at 2:45 until 4, I look forward to seeing everyone there for fun and football!!!!

National Junior Honor Society will meet this Friday, October 2 in the double classroom from 7:00-7:45.  Remind each other of the meeting. 

The Technology Student Association (TSA Club) will be starting on Monday October 5th and Tuesday October 6th after school in the Technology Lab!  Come learn about our State Conference in Denver and our National Conference in Baltimore Maryland!  TSA will meet Mondays and Tuesdays after school in the Wood Tech and Modern Tech labs.  All future TSA students must attend one of these two mandatory meetings!  See Mr. Grimes or Mr. Biddulph for more information or if you are not able to attend the club on Monday or Tuesday.  See you in the Tech Lab, Room 24!

International Walk/Bike to School Day is Wednesday, October 7

Remember to:

Walk with a friend

Give yourself enough time

Dress appropriately for the weather

Watch for cars

Have fun doing something good for yourself and for the environment

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Making a Difference

Quote: “There are three kinds of people in the world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who say, ‘What happened?’ ” –Ann Landers