Top AR readers for October at the elementary school:
Reminder: there will be no school on Wednesday or Thursday this week. Daycare will be open on Wednesday 11/24, Closed Thursday 11/25 and open Friday 11/26. School will resume on Monday, Nov. 29. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Jr/Sr High Announcements - Monday, Nov 22
High School Students: there will be a Santa Fe Trail Day meeting @ 12:30 on Monday
From LASD Health & Wellness Coordinator, Ronda Bucholz:
I would like to acknowledge the winners of the 1st Quarter Staff Health Challenge.
Susan Waring came in with the most points earned
Rena Boyd and Ronda Bucholz tied with the second most points
Karen Donkle and Jody Sniff tied with the third most points
There were 34 additional staff members that participated in many of the challenge offerings.
Trojan Spotlight for Jr/Sr High:
Trojan Spotlight for LAES
Don't forget to get your Candy Grams ordered from the HS STUCO! $1.00 peppermint candy cane or $2.00 specialty candy cane. They will deliver to anyone in the district! Deadline to order is Dec. 7
LAES Student Jobs: This program at the elementary school provides the opportunity for students to feel purposeful by contributing their time and energy to the efficiency of the building. Meet the LAES workers:
High School Basketball Schedule Update: The Dec. 2 game @ Hanover will be moved to: Feb. 1st at Hanover 4:30pm. This will be varsity only.
FFA Members: Today is the last day for meat and fruit sales, they need to be turned into Ms. Reyher by 4pm today. If the orders are not paid for they will not be placed.
The Elementary music and PE classes took part in a program today called “Jump With Jill”. This program was granted to us free of charge ($2500 value); it is a nutrition health education program delivered with music and dance videos. LASD Health & Wellness Coordinator, Ronda Bucholz initiated this program for the district.
11/15 Jr/Sr High Announcements:
FFA Member Induction Banquet & Member Sale - Thursday, November 18 @ 6:00 p.m. Dinner available for purchase and will consist of Rocky Mtn Oysters, Chicken, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Roll & Dessert. Price for the meal is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for age 12 and under.
Las Animas High Student Council is selling Candy Grams! Prices are $1.00 for peppermint candy cane or $2 for a specialty candy cane. You can send them to anyone that attends or works at Las Animas School District. Contact any High School STUCO member to order. Selling Dates are Nov. 15 - Dec. 7th and delivery will be on Dec. 16th
This month’s staff engagement activity was the Turkey Trot! Fun times was had by all, costume contest, drumstick scavenger hunt, pie eating contest, door prizes…..and turkeys and a take ‘n bake dessert for all those attending! (See our Facebook page for all the pictures of the event). This event was funded by the Make it Happen Grant now in it's 2nd year. The Turkey Trot event was to address staff health and wellness.
Driver Ed Class Info: Must be at least 14 1/2 years old, to register call:
LASD 719-456-0161 or Frank Turja 719-469-4013
Thank you notes on turkeys are popping up all over town in the business windows; families wrote the notes and hung them in windows last night as part of the Amazing Family Challenge. Turkeys with flags and thank you notes to veterans were hung on the fence at the VFW to help celebrate Veteran’s Day!
Thank you LAHS True Blue members for helping at the Amazing Family Challenge last night!
Looking for unique gift ideas for the whole family, including grandparents, that will arrive in time for the holidays? Check out the Las Animas School District spirit wear sale. Everything is 25% right now.
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