Las Animas School District

Due to possible weather conditions, today we will only play the varsity games starting at 4:30 vs Granada

1) Math Wiz week 3 Answer: Area is 402.5 in^2 ( inches squared) Week 3 Winners: HS - Darian Mondragon JH - Evanny Enriquez

Las Animas STUCO Online Store: Customers will save $10 on all Camelbak water bottles. In addition, we are extending the $10 discount on all pajama pants this week as well! Shop here: https://1stplace.sale/16092

The 91st Santa Fe Trail Theme has been chosen, Congratulations Mrs. Koch's 6th hour class for submitting the theme! Start planning your parade entries now.....you can sign up with the high school office starting on April 1st (719-456-0211)

HS Basketball Games this week: Feb. 11 basketball game schedule vs Granada 4:30 JV boys HS Gym Varsity girls and Varsity boys to follow Feb.14 vs Fowler 4:00 JV boys at Elem. Gym 4:00 JV girls at HS gym Girls Varsity and boys Varsity to follow

Mrs. Ensong and Mr. Legario are teaching the food science kiddos to make Lumpia during our world cooking unit!

HECTOR of the Week Staff - Mr. Jordan Melendez is my choice for Hector of the week. He is someone who is willing to help whenever it is needed, he changes his schedule to go wherever he is needed, is someone to count on whenever needed. He never shows or acts bothered when called upon. He loves the students and is always smiling at them and has a positive attitude whenever he is here. Thank you Jordan for being the one we can count on when we need help. You are a very valuable member of our team. JH - Naomi-Naomi is a very kind and hardworking individual. She has a fun sense of humor. She shows excellence in her classwork, and she goes above and beyond by helping out classmates whenever she can. She is very positive and optimistic. Naomi is an outstanding example of HECTOR in the junior high. HS - Kenneth Broome has been demonstrating HECTOR while working on his future plans. He has shown initiative in his studies, especially math. We appreciate that he is showing excellence and taking charge of his learning.

JH Athletes of the Week: 8th grade offensive - Mariella Gonazlaes has shown such improvement in the last 2 years. She is easily coachable and ready for any that she is faced with. 7th grade offensive - Tanaya Ethridge has the best attitude on and off the court, she is always leading her team to play hard and never give up.

Athletes of the Week HS Basketball: Varsity - Kollin Reyher. Last week Kollin played a crucial role in the comeback win against Cheraw, with his offensive output. We look forward to seeing him hit his stride as we enter the last part of the season. JV - Joziah Castro, He has worked hard all year and has progressed as an offensive talent not only scoring but facilitating for his teammates. Varsity-Janaya Baca has an invaluable role this year. Her quiet leadership and observations help the coaching staff reflect and make necessary changes. During the last four years, she has committed to our culture and philosophy. We are so proud to have her! JV- Mia Mora HS Cheer: Melany LeBron Perez is my athlete of the week. Her love and dedication for cheer leading is inspiring. Keep up the great work! JH Girls Basketball: 8th grade offensive - Mariella Gonzales has shown such improvement in the last 2 years. She is easily coachable and ready for any that she is faced with. 7th grade offensive - Tanaya Ethridge has the best attitude on and off the court, she is always leading her team to play hard and never give up.

JH/HS Announcements for 2/10:

Congratulations to the LASD District Spelling Bee winners: 1st: DJ Mayfield 2nd: Melonie Median 3rd: Toki Tummolo 4th: James Linenberger (1st place winner is now eligible to take the online test to try and qualify for the State Spelling Bee)

Rotary Club came to LAES and presented all the 3rd graders with dictionaries! Thank you so much! 👏👏

Congratulations Rita Magana for winning the theme drawing at tonight’s basketball game!

Tonight's Game Theme:

LASD Staff Spotlight:

January JH/HS Staff HECTOR of the Month: Cody Hines-My HECTOR of the month takes his role very seriously and has stepped up this year with the No Excuses attitude. His leadership is leading to change in the classroom and we are excited to see the results at the end of the spring. Mr. Hines displays HECTOR in his interaction with students each morning and staff during the work day. Keep up the good work and keep the attitude of No EXCUSES for the remainder of the year. Ms. Tillie Gallegos - She always shows up to school with a smile. She is always optimistic and her mindset is positive as well. She not only helps students in need but helps the day go by fast because she is enjoyable to be around. Thank you Ms. Tillie for everything we love you. Mr. Gallegos - We are nominating him for HECTOR of the Month because he is excellently working with students to complete events ahead of FBLA districts. Thank for Mr. Gallegos for your dedication. Mr. Lindauer - For the month of January I would like to nominate Coach Lindauer as my HECTOR of the month. Excellence, Coach Lindauer has been a mentor to me for the last 16 years, and I have learned so much about life and coaching from him. He shows up everyday with positive energy, and Optimism, toward our students and community, and I enjoy our Honest conversations about whatever the topic may be. In the shop, students are always busy creating their projects, and Mr. Lindauer displays Tolerance with all of the different ideas going on at one time. He is one of a kind! I am very proud, and truly grateful to nominate Coach Lindauer as my January HECTOR!

HS Basketball Update for the Feb 11 game vs Granada: No JV Girls game All games will be played at the HS: 4:30 JV boys Followed by Varsity girls Varsity Boys

HS HECTOR of the Month for January:

Jr. High School January HECTOR of the Month Students:

JH/HS Perfect Attendance for January: