High School Students: pick up your permission form in the office to secure your spot for a FREE haircut on April 8 - you must have your permission forms turned in by March 27th. There are a limited number of slots available, sign up now.
Slide Into Trojan Baseball Themed Games!
Rocket league game from last Thursday was rescheduled for yesterday and the Rocket team won with a sweep 3-0!!!
Athletes of the Week:
Senior Week vs Hoehne & McClave- Mya Marfil has been a crucial part of the Lady Trojan Team. She analyzes our defenses and helps to understand how things are working. Her quiet leadership is helpful and important.
District Week vs McClave- The Seniors have led and bought-in to the Trojan Basketball culture for 5 years. They worked hard to overcome this season and earn a spot in the league championship! We will miss them next year.
HS Athletes of the Week:
Regional Week- The entire Lady Trojans Basketball Team worked extremely hard to first maintain a lead against West Grand while earning 30 fouls to the opponents 10. They never wavered and earned their spot in a regional championship for the first time in over 10 years. Against the 2A state runner-ups, the team showed heart and fought till the very end. The coaches and fans are very proud of our Lady Trojans!
HECTOR of the Week
JH - Jordy Smith-Jordy has a contagiously positive attitude. He greets his teachers with a smile. He works very hard in all of his classes. He shows great enthusiasm for topics such as history and science. He works well together as well as with partners and in small groups. He is always willing to try new things. We enjoy having Jordy in our school and we are excited to see him grow as a student."
Staff - Mrs. Netherton. The passion and dedication that Mrs. Netherton has towards the students of Las Animas High is a breath of fresh air. She is ready to help and do whatever she can for the best interest of the student. She is a Trojan Warrior in school and out and we are lucky to have her in our community. Mrs. Netherton is HECTOR!
HS - Gabe Martinez is constantly on task. He doesn't ever need to be redirected and gives his best try. He is honest and respectful and shows excellence in all of his doings.
JH/HS Announcements for March 10
Mrs. Coy’s 2nd graders made a tower of 100 cups for the 100th day of school!
LAES Destination Imagination teams competed at the Spicy South Regional Tournament at Pueblo Community College on March 8!
Congratulations to the 5th - 6th grade February Students of the Month!
The Nonchalant Scientists took 2nd at DI regionals! Thank you Mrs. Coy for the pictures 👍
JH/HS Staff HECTOR of the Month:
HS HECTOR's Armor - Mr. Ernie Vigil. Thank you for helping prepare all extra-curricular activities for success, while keeping them running smoothly. Thank you for all you do, keep bleeding blue!
JH HECTOR's Armor - Mrs. Janeen Lopez - She is calm & sweet. She is always willing to help students when it is needed. She is patient, accepting & is willing to have conversations with students. Thank you Mrs. Lopez for being you.
Mr. Hines would like to nominate Mrs. Snow as my HECTOR of the month for February! Mrs. Snow has challenging tasks to accomplish everyday, and she is always Optimistic about the outcomes! She has displayed Excellence by going above and beyond to make sure our students have all of the necessary support they need, in classrooms, to be successful. Mrs. Snow is Tolerant because she is very busy continuing her education, coaching, teaching, and being a mom/wife, all while being pregnant with a baby girl due in May. The balance of life is difficult and she has Respected all areas and maintained a positive outlook! We are very fortunate to have you in our district!!! Blue and White look way better than purple and yellow! Congratulations Mrs. Snow, Keep up the amazing work!
Mrs. Wallace - Mr. Carlos Garcia: This month I would like to recognize a staff member with the heart of gold who will go above and beyond for the staff and the students. His smiles and energy spreads throughout the school each day creating Optimism and Excellence. The work he has done with Esports has allowed students to have a place to celebrate and enjoy competing against each other and students across the state. Good luck this season! Thank you for being HECTOR each and every day, Mr. Garcia!
Attention SFTD Square Dancers: we are going to change the practice time for this Sunday to 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. & see how that works with everyone’s schedules.
Las Animas JH/HS - Save The Dates!
Reminder to Spring Forward on Sunday, March 9th @ 2:00 am ⏰
Congratulations K-4 February Students of the Month!
Congratulations to the K-4 February Improvement Award Winners:
Congratulations to the……Juniors! They won the BIG A for Attendance Counts in February; they had the highest attendance percentage in the district! 👍
Staff Spotlight:
We value your partnership in your child’s education. Please plan to attend Progress Conferences today!
