Weekly News for Oct. 8, 2024

Upcoming Events:

• Oct. 9 - 10th grade Career Expo field trip
• Oct. 14 - PTSA/SAC Meeting, 5:00 pm
• Oct. 16 - Non-standard Bell Schedule, 7-period day
• Oct. 16 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:30-7:30 pm
• Oct. 17 - No School, Staff Development
• Oct. 18 - No School, Fall Break
• Oct. 18 - Last day to submit senior photos to the yearbook
• Oct. 25 - Trick-or-Treat Street, 5:30-7:00 pm

News and Reminders:

• Oct. 18 is the absolute last day to submit a senior photo to the yearbook with a $15 late fee. More information is available on the yearbook page of our website.
• Plan to join us for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Oct. 16 from 4:30 - 7:30 pm. No appointments are necessary. This is a great chance to talk to your student's teachers one-on-one.
• Jostens will be at Arvada HS during Conferences on Oct. 16 to take orders for graduation items including caps & gowns. Families of seniors are encouraged to place their order by Oct. 30 to receive the best prices.
• There is no school for students on Oct. 17 or Oct. 18. Because of this, Wednesday, Oct. 16 will not be a block day; all 7 periods will meet.  Enjoy your Fall Break, Bulldogs!
• Families, students and staff are invited to our PTSA/SAC meetings the 2nd Monday of every month. The next meeting is Oct. 14 at 5:00 pm in the library. We'd love to see you there. The time commitment is small but the impact can be huge. 
• We will hold our annual Trick-or-Treat Street for our community on Oct. 25. We desperately need candy to hand out. If you can donate candy or cash, please bring it to our main office between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm. THANK YOU!

• The Jefferson County Alpine Ski Team is looking for new recruits. Join us on Tues, Oct. 24th at 6:30PM to learn more! We will meet in the Evergreen High School library for a short informational meeting about the ski team and what we’re all about. Coaches and racers will also be there to provide additional information. Go Jeffco!! We would love to know a little more about you and your interest in the team:
  https://forms.gle/9bEJMdQRugDfHLdY7

From the Career Hub:
Contact Ms. Acerra, Career Hub Counselor, with any questions!
Janet.Acerra@jeffco.k12.co.us, 303-982-8112

• Upcoming Career Speakers during Academy Time (Thursdays 10:45-12) in the Career Hub (B211):
  • Oct 24: Careers in Law w/ Jeffco District Attorney’s Office
  • Oct 31: Medical Careers (Physician, Pharmacy, Nursing)
  • Nov 7: Construction Apprenticeships with CITC
  • Nov 14: Encore Electric (Electricians)
• Upcoming Field Trips:
  • Oct 15: CSU Fort Collins 
  • Oct 22: College of Business at MSU Denver (11th and 12th only)
  • Nov 5: CU Denver
• Students can sign up for career speakers or field trips using this sign-up form: bit.ly/AHSCareerHub

From the Health Room:

• We have received free at-home COVID-19 tests from the US Department of Health. Students or families can come to the health room in the main office to get a free test.
• Free & low-cost vaccination clinics.  For a list of required vaccinations, see this page from the CDPHE.
• Should I send my sick child to school? Please refer to "How sick is too sick" guidelines from the Colorado Department of Health.

Useful Links:

• Arvada High School website
• Arvada Athletics website
• AHS School Year Calendar (printable)
• AHS Bell Schedule
• Infinite Campus
• Bus Information
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