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senior Oli Sakadinsky tests out her group's Calculus project, demonstrating trigonometry concepts in an interactive and fun way |
Greetings Osprey Community,
Student-Led Conferences next Wednesday after school provide a great opportunity for all of us to step back and reflect upon how the year is going, at the midpoint of the first semester. We hope that the SLC conversations families have will demonstrate deep learning and authentic engagement. Mid-semester is a great time to remind families that we always welcome your input and feedback; as a school with plenty of autonomy, we are committed to constantly refining our practices and programs and we have the flexibility to do so. Look for a suggestion box at SLCs next week, and remember that Sean holds office hours on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30. Advisors are another great avenue for your questions, concerns and ideas; please know that they are happy to serve as the conduit between your family and the school whenever issues arise.
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9th graders Saige Rasmussen and Aidyn Henkins work on their masks in Humanities class
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Further on the horizon, 9th graders will have their first AHS Exhibition from 5:00 to 7:00 on Wednesday, October 28 (Matt Dooley's classes) and Thursday, October 29 (Sara Price's classes), when they will share writing and handcrafted masks at the Durango Public Library as the culminating work from the Humanities
Socialization and Identity Project.
Sophomores in
Ally Johnson's Humanities classes will present an authors' reading on Wednesday the 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Steaming Bean. Please join them to hear excerpts from their historical fiction exploring the impact of imperialism in Africa.
All juniors, and those who have registered independently, will take the
PSAT on Wednesday the 28th during school. We are seeking three parent volunteers to help proctor the exam; volunteers cannot have a child taking the test. Please contact Dusty Grannis at
tech@animashighschool.com if you can help.
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Steve Smith's 9th grade advisory group works on their winning design during the Advisor Costume Contest
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On Thursday the 29th,
Tina Hott's Biology students will host a
blood drive with United Blood Services in the AHS Commons from 11:30 to 4:30 as part of their cells mini-project. Sign up
here for your appointment!
Finally, the AHS Board of Directors is adding a
Parent-Elected Director. This new board position is open to any person in our community; you do not need to be a parent to run. If you or someone you know might be interested in serving on the AHS Board, please watch for full details coming in a letter home next week. The Board is seeking applicants with expertise in finances, real estate and development as we work toward our goal of moving into a new 21st century facility in the near future. If you have questions, please contact
board@animashighschool.com.
Thanks for all you do to help the Ospreys soar!
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