This week is National Foreign Language Week. Be sure to take advantage of all the fun activities happening around the school each day. For example, today there is a scavenger hunt about foods of the world. Pick up your questions in the library, find the answers posted all around the school, and turn in your answer sheet by the end of the day to be eligible for a prize.
The APS Arts Metro Show opening was held on Friday, March 3rd in the Fine Arts building at Expo New Mexico. Our students did a great job and placed in most categories. The show will be up all month. Please stop by and take a look. Again, it's in the Fine Arts building at the Expo NM Fairgrounds.
Congratulations to this week's students that were recognized for demonstrating the core values of our school Safety, Organization, Achievement and Respect. Way to SOAR! Also, remember you can turn in SOAR cards for merchandiseevery Friday at the SOAR store in H Hall near DECA Store. This week's winners receive SOAR Hawk Wear. The following are the six students that were randomly drawn for our weekly prize:
- Kassidy Banks – Recognized by Mrs. Saltzstein
- Michael Gallegos – Recognized by Mrs. Henss
- MarcoTorrez – Recognized by Mrs. Duran
- Shannon Callihan – Recognized by Mrs. Sailor
- RJ Sanders – Recognized by Mr. Andersh
- Andrew Apodoca – Recognized by Ms. Bonilla
Class of 2012: We will have a meeting Wednesday during lunch in Room F210. We will finalize plans for the t-shirt and picnic, so if you want input, be there!
Any junior that is interested in attending the New Mexico Boy's State or Girl's State session this summer please stop by the activities office for more information.
Wednesday, March 7th is Spread the Word to End the Word Awareness Day. This is an ongoing effort to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word "retarded". We want to encourage people to pledge to stop using the "R" word. Take a part of this movement and come by E-Hall at lunch this week to pledge an end to this word for only $1.00. Together we can make a difference and let us promote the new "R" word, respect.
Operation Smile will meet Tuesday at lunch in A101. All members should bring 4 names and addresses for the auction mailing.
The Senior Class will be producing the final senior T-shirt. This T-shirt will be created by individuals. If you would be interested designing this T-Shirt, please see either Ms. Wells or Ms. Wiedner for the requirements and theme for the T-shirt.
Don't forget the outdoor snack bar, the Nest, is open by the track field and tennis courts. We sell Subway sandwiches, soups, yogurt parfaits, fruit, andgranola bars. Come get your $3 or $4 meal deal, which includes and entree, choice of side, and water. Your funds help support the Hawks Tennis Program.
Cliffs Amusement Park is hiring for the summer. If you would like more information stop by the activities office at lunch to pick up an application.
German: It's `Guard your flag' day! All foreign language students at Volcano Vista – remember to speak only your language today! If you slip up and speak English, you must surrender your flag. But don't give up – you may still win the flag of another student!
Today's movie at 2:30 in the Lecture Hall is "North Face" a German film is about two climbers involved in a competition to climb the most dangerous rock face in the Alps. Today, let's listen to a bit of German. Michael Steudle is here to tell us what's for lunch today.
Guten Morgen, Volcano Vista. Heute ist Dienstag, der 6. März.
(GoodMorning, Volcano Vista. Today is Tuesday, the 6th of March)
Menu: Heute zum Mittagessen gibt es Corn Chip Pie, Sellerie, Apfelmus und eine Zimtstange.
(Today at lunch there is corn chip pie, celery, apple sauce and a cinnamon stick)
Today's Question of the day is………: Besides Germany, name two other countries where German is the official language. Turn in the answer to the library before 2:30 today to be eligible for a prize!.
The answer to yesterday's question: "What famous actor has a home on lake Como?" ANSWER: George Clooney
Our girls basketball team plays tonight at the Santa Ana Star Center at 4:45 against Cibola. It is $5.00 to get into the game (MODERATOR'S NOTE: They won 54-33!)
And remember
As always…
It's great to be a Hawk!
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