Save the Date: Nov. 23rd
The Trojans Basketball Programs are planning a day of fun for the community on November 23rd. They will host a Little Dribblers Camp from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Open to all ages/athletes interested in learning about the game. Then at 1pm Trojan Players will begin the shootathon (similar to a walkathon, where you commit to donating a certain amount per made basket), where all athletes will shoot 200 shots. Athletes are currently looking for donors, so if you are interested in supporting please reach out and we will connect you with a Trojan athlete. Then at 7pm there will be a Blue/White Scrimmage with the Women's Team playing the first half, and Men's team to finish in the 2nd half. Following the scrimmage the teams would like to invite community members to join in the competition with a 3pt contest and Knockout contest, with $5 entry.
HS Wrestling open gym this week is Monday and Wednesday at 6 pm and the parent meeting is Tuesday at 6 pm.
Veteran’s Day Ceremony @ LAHS - FREE lunch for veterans & spouse following the ceremony at the VFW.
JH Boys Basketball @ Crowley County (scheduled for 11/7) will be played @ Crowley Cnty on Monday, Nov 11 @ 4 pm
October "LA Note" Winners -
LASD Staff that are recognized by another staff member with a "LA Note" or card are entered into a monthly drawing for a gift certificate provided by The District Health Advisory Council (D-HAC)
Here are this month's winners: LAES: Ms. Yvonne Aguilara & Ms. Leah Vida
JH/HS: Mrs. Carly Koch & Mr. Joshua Japhet.
LASD Staff Spotlight:
LAES Parents/Families you are invited to celebrate World Kindness Day! Nov 13 @ LAES from 4 -5 pm
Jumpstart ELC Daycare will be closed on Friday, Nov 8 due to weather:
The Jr. High Girls Wrestling Tournament in Rocky Ford on Friday, has been rescheduled to Nov. 23 (in Rocky Ford)
Due to inclement weather, Las Animas School District & JumpStart Daycare & Preschool will be cancelled on Thursday, Nov. 7. All after school games/activities are cancelled.
The JumpStart Early Learning Center Preschool Conferences scheduled for Friday, 11/8 have been postponed.
Please Join Us! 🇺🇸
LAHS will host the Veterans Day Program on Nov 11. Remarks at 10:45 am program at 11 am. FREE lunch will be provided for veterans and their spouse following the program.
JH/HS Students: There will NO Friday school tomorrow 11/8
LAHS October HECTOR Student's of the Month:
LAJH October HECTOR Student's of the Month:
October Staff HECTOR of the Month:
JH HECTOR's Armor chose: Ms. Jasim - She works excellently in the classroom, she is very tolerant of student behaviors and always tries her best to help students understand and be successful.
Mrs. Wallace's chose: Ms. Susan Waring - This person's work allows us all to be celebrated and shared with the world, but her scope of work goes well beyond the camera and social media. Ms. Waring is an intrical part of multiple teams across the district as well as a sponsor for Pure Gold. Behind the scenes she is following up on tasks and double checking to ensure things are done. Thank you for your dedication to the students, staff, school and community! You Are HECTOR!!!
HS HECTOR's Armor chose: Mrs. Koch - She worked very hard to prepare homecoming festivities alongside student council. She demonstrated optimism and excellence by pushing our school community to donate funds towards hurricane Helene relief. She is also very tolerant and shows up everyday to be successful
Mr. Hines chose: Mr. Legario. Mr. Legario has been coachable with feedback and has created some amazing math lessons for his students, relating concepts to real-world scenarios. He has gone above and beyond in creating an exemplar scope and sequence for each subject he teaches. Mr. Legario is Optimistic about student successes in the classroom and in athletics. He is Respectful to all staff members, and always has a smile on his face. Congratulations on being HECTOR of the month for October. Keep up the great work!!!
October JH & HS Perfect Attendance:
Good Luck to our Jr. High Girls Wrestling Team today in their dual vs Rocky Ford #GoTrojans is 💙
JH Boys Basketball Updates:
No November 14th game with Trinidad (rescheduled to Dec.4)
November 25 vs Hoehne (home) 3 pm start (This is the rescheduled game from yesterday).
November 15 at Manzy 3 pm start (was scheduled for 10 am start}
Add --Dec. 4 at Trinidad 4 pm start
HS - Kevin Nevland - has done a really good job in classes. He stays focused and gets the work done before moving on to anything else. He set a new PR at regional Cross Country and demonstrated HECTOR while cheering on the other runners.
JH - Angel Martinez-Angel has really put forth a lot more effort. He is coachable with his teachers. He is opening up in class, and that is showing in the successes that he is experiencing. Angel has grown as a student and as a citizen. We are all very proud of how Angel has been displaying HECTOR around our school.
Spectators - At Friday nights football game, without even being asked, Ethan Baca and Mariella Gonzales picked up all of the trash in the area that the junior high kids were sitting. Thank you for demonstrating respect and excellence as spectators.
Staff - Mr. Lindaur. Mr. Lindaur is a team player that has changed the culture of our Ag program. Even though projects are going on in his classrooms all of the time his students take pride in keeping them clean and safe environments. Mr. Lindaur is always available for advice and help when needed by students or staff. Thank you for being a role model.
