Thursday, December 3, 2015

Announcements: Thursday 12-03-2015

Come out and support the HHS Marching Hawks this weekend as they march in the Denver Parade of Lights!  The Marching Hawks are one of 6 high school marching bands to be selected for the parade.  Friday's parade is at 8 p.m.Saturday's is at 6 p.m. 

Finals...Finals...Finals....Come to the kitchen to feed your body and your mind to do your very best on your first semester finals. Breakfast hours are from 7 until 9 both December 16th & 17th. No lunch will be served these days. The entire kitchen staff wishes you the very best on your finals and throughout the holiday season.

Hey Hawks! It's Computer Science Education Week December 7th -13th. Did you know that jobs in computer programming are growing at 2 times the national average and that by 2020 there will be 1 million more jobs than qualified students??!! Get yourself in on this incredible opportunity by checking out the Hour Of Code activities on the library website. See Ms. Poinier with questions.

Hawk readers! It's time once again to vote for the Colorado Blue Spruce Book Award. A QR code linked to the ballot is in the library OR pick up the ballot link on the library website. See Ms. Poinier with questions.

Counseling
Seniors! To have your transcript sent before winter break (including colleges that have deadlines over winter break) a request must be made in Naviance by Tuesday, December 8th.  No transcripts will be sent during winter break.  See your counselor if you have questions.
Sports, Drama & Clubs
Winter Running Polar Bear Club meets upstairs on the balcony by Main Entrance on Monday & Fridays at 3:30 and Wednesdays at 1:00.  Starts December 7th.  Bring warm running clothes.

A Precious Child clothing drive is happening today thru December 17th.  Place your gently used clothes in the yellow bins around the school.  Shoes, scarves, teen, toddler, women and mens clothing accepted. Lets help someone during this winter season.  Donate today!

Let's get ready for the end of the semester and spread some holiday cheer! Next week is  spirit week! 
Monday: Class Colors (Red = upperclassmen; Green = underclassman) 
Tuesday: Ugly Holiday Sweater 
Wednesday: Snow Day (Comfy, cozy attire. No pajamas)
Thursday: Crazy Socks Day
Friday: Flannel Friday
​There are signs around the building to help you remember! ​

Horizon students, Sophomore Class Leadership needs your help in designing the t-shirts for each graduating class!!  If you are interested in creating the design for the front of your graduating class' t-shirt, then come get a form from the main office.  Please be sure to follow the requirements on the form when creating your design.  All designs must be turned in no later than 3pm on Monday, December 14th in the Main Office.  Sophomore Class Leadership will choose the top 3 designs for each graduating class.  Then, the designs will be posted online so students and staff can vote for their favorites!  Students will be able to purchase the chosen design for their class' t-shirt in January!

Congratulations to the boys basketball team. The boys kicked off their season with a soaring 97-56 victory at Thornton. Shout out to all the students who showed up to watch the game, our next game is tonight at Northglenn.

Thursday

Knowledge Bowl    3:15-4:30 - Tuesdays and Thursdays - Q2715  – Lexi Hoffman