Today is Thursday March 18th, 2010.

It is a Blue day...

Students- Please check the Students page for all of the Summer Programs offered through Hinkley.

Let's Celebrate our Diversity!
Student Leadership presents The 2010 Culture Festival on March 25th!
Please wear clothes and ethnic garbs which represent your heritage or countries to school next Thursday the 25th!

Please join us for the Taste of IB on March 25th from 6-9.

Pioneer Prep Leadership Institute is a three-day summer campus experience designed for college-focused African American high school students in the state of Colorado to have a dynamic learning opportunity on the University of Denver campus.
During the Pioneer Prep Leadership Institute, participants will be introduced to various topics focused on college access, navigating the college search and application process, career planning, and cultural awareness though a series of speakers and activities. In addition, attendees will gain valuable insight on what it is like to live and attend classes on a college campus, as well as interact with new and different people.
This is an exciting and dynamic learning opportunity for students who are excelling leaders in their school or communities and desire additional guidance as they pursue their future endeavors. We invite and encourage students who are highly motivated and dedicated to making an impact in their communities or society as a whole to apply to attend the Pioneer Prep Leadership Institute.
Applications available online at www.du.edu/admissions/pioneerprep<http://www.du.edu/admissions/pioneerprep> beginning April 1, 2010.
Save the Date: July 30-August 1, 2010

Let your art talent win a prize for you.  Enter the Student Leadership Art Contest that celebrates the theme of Cultural Diversity.  Rules and information can be found with Student Leadership, the Art Department, or the Media Center.  Deadline is the end of the school day on Monday, March 22.  Turn in art work to Mr. Garcia in the Library.  First place winner takes a $50 IPOD, 2nd place wins a $30 Art Set, and 3rd place wins a leather bound sketch book.

Think about this:  Since 1973, more than 130 people have been released from the death row penalty due to reasonable doubt and questionable evidence.  How many more deserve to be released and never will be?  Come see the drama unfold in Hinkley’s spring play, “Twelve Angry Jurors” March 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th at 7pm.  Tickets are 5 dollars for students and 7 dollars for adults.

Outdoor Club meets this Thursday in room #2305. See Mr. Bergen about the upcoming trip to Garden of the Gods State Park if you are interested.

MARCH MADNESS

On Saturday, March 6^th, students from the Life Skills and Autism programs participated in an exciting day of basketball with other unified basketball teams throughout the Denver Metro area.  Hinkley students played in a tournament sponsored by Chatfield High School and the Sigma Pi Fraternity of CU.  Terrell Ephriam, Tayon Williams, Jessica Cruz, Hank Montoya, Christophe Michel, and Coach Koralewski wowed the crowd with their amazing basketball skills and teamwork.  It was a great day of fun and a chance to meet other players throughout our city.

Students:  Plan to have lunch with Principal Jinger Haberer on March 25th. Sign-up sheets for each lunch period are in the main office.

Let's take a trip... to Italy and Greece. Yes you can go with us next Summer ( May 2011)... you just need to sign up! Come to an Important Parent Meeting this week... (Thurs. March 18th for 5-6 in the West commons) Sponsored by the Art Clubs

Students do you need help with math or science.  If so, stop by the media center on Tuesday and Thursday after school.  One of your classmates, Carlos Gomez, will be available to help from 3:30-4:10 on Tuesday and Thursday.

History Day Information:

http://80506054.nhd.weebly.com/     4th Place        Microwave             Caitlin Curran

http://67821281.nhd.weebly.com/ 2nd Place        The Katana    Johnny Woodson, David Thach

http://63788666.nhd.weebly.com/ 3rd Place        Al Capone               Rachel Woodruff,
Jamal Jefferson,
Erik Rivera-Flores,
Raqulin Montenegro

http://79192977.nhd.weebly.com/ 1st Place        Calculator              Scott Houangvilay,
Rachel Songule,
Erica Burmania

Regional History Day competition
March 13th
Community College of Aurora @ 8 a.m.

Colorado History Day competition
May 1st
Auraria Campus

The Music, Theater & Art Departments have joined together and will be taking a trip to Italy and Greece this summer! Please talk to Ms Heck, Ms. Weissenbuehler, Ms. Deringer or Ms. Price if you are interested in going!

Principal Pass – Card Membership has its Privileges

Every quarter, students (except freshmen) may earn privileges based on their academic performance, attendance, and discipline. With a principal’s pass students may leave campus for lunch, hang outside in the breezeway, pass in the halls to the Media Center during lunch, receive preferential admittance to dances and activities, and many other privileges.  To qualify for a Principal’s Pass a student must have:

• 2.75 Grade Point Average for the quarter only
• 93% attendance rate or higher
• No significant discipline issues

The pass is attainable for all students but they must perform well and attend class. We would love to see more students attain a Principal’s Pass every quarter. This quarter’s Principal’s Pass is ORANGE. Ask your student if they have or qualified for a Principal’s Pass. Freshmen have CLOSED CAMPUS all year.

Principal Paso – la Asociación de Tarjeta tiene sus Privilegios Cada cuarto, los estudiantes (menos estudiantes de primer año) puede ganar privilegios basados en su desempeño académico, en la asistencia, y en la disciplina. Con estudiantes del paso de un director puede dejar campus para almorzar, cuelga afuera en el breezeway, el paso en los vestíbulos a los Medios Centra durante la comida, recibe entrada preferente a bailes y actividades, y a muchos otros privilegios. Para calificar para el Paso de un Director un estudiante debe tener:

• 2,75 Promedio del Punto de Grado para el cuarto sólo

• 93% de tasa de asistencia o más alto

• no disciplina significativa publica

El paso esaccesible para todos estudiantes pero ellos deben realizar bien y para deber asistir clase. Adoraríamos ver más estudiantes alcanzan el Paso de un Director cada cuarto. El Director de este cuarto que el Paso es ANARANJADO. Pregunte a su estudiante si ellos tienen o calificaron para el Paso de un Director. Los estudiantes no puedo salir todo anyo por que el campus de Hinkley estar cerrado.

APS Online now Accepting Applications

Written by the APS Communication Department

Are you looking for a unique and personalized way to earn your high school diploma? Aurora Public Schools has a new choice for you. APS Online, a free online high school, will open in January 2010.

Why attend APS Online?

• Quality program run and maintained by APS staff
• Highly qualified and expert instructors
• APS resources available to online students and instructors
• Counseling, college prep and community college dual enrollment available
• Laptop and high-speed internet connection provided
• Online, group and individual instruction in all curriculum areas provided
• Community projects, clubs, organizations and other unique learning opportunities
  

"12 Angry Juror's"- March 18th, 19th & 20th

Tickets $7 Adult $5 Students

Hope to see you there....

Make plans now to come and see a great performance and support our drama department.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uymCh5ErPdU

Hinkley News

Our students and staff make the difference....

The CSU Hinkley Alliance would like to invite 9th and 10th graders and their parents/guardian to visit CSU campus on April 20th from 7:30-3:30. This is an amazing opportunity for students and parents/guardian to ...

• Discover what the alliance is all about
  • Visit CSU campus
  • Speak with admissions counselors
  • Receive financial aide information
  • Learn about a variety of academic activities
  • Understand college entrance requirements
  • Get a great lunch for $5

Students will be participating in hands on learning activities to get their feet wet in the college atmosphere.

Students can pick up a field trip form from their counselor.

Bus transportation for parents will be provided on a first register, first serve basis. Parents can register for transportation in 2 ways, either call Tanya Ilela at 303-340-1500 Ext. 27443, or email her at  tlilela@aps.k12.co.us.

When leaving a message or email please include-

• First and last name
• Best phone number to reach you at
• How many will be in your party

Seating is limited and Ms. Ilela will contact you to confirm your travel plans.

4:30PM --Girls C Team Soccer Westminster High School-- Hinkley
7:00PM-- Spring Play--Hinkley

Friday, March 19
3:30PM-- Boys Varsity Baseball Abraham Lincoln High School-- Hinkley
3:30PM-- Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Abraham Lincoln High School-- Away
4:00PM --Girls C Team Soccer Horizon High School-- Away
6:00PM-- Team CWW Swimming Pool 6-8-- Hinkley
7:00PM-- Spring Play-- Hinkley

Saturday, March 20
TBA-- Coed Varsity Track APS City Championships @ Legacy Stadium-- Away
8:30AM Boys-- Varsity Swimming Dick Rush Memorial Invite @ EPIC in FT Collins-- Away
10:00AM --Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Green Mountain High School --Hinkley
12:00PM-- Girls Varsity Soccer Green Mountain High School --Hinkley

Monday, March 22

6:30PM --Men's Basketball Banquet in West Commons-- Hinkley

Tuesday, March 23
3:30PM --Aurora Lights in Media Center-- Hinkley
4:00PM-- Girls C Team Soccer Ft. Lupton-- Away
4:00PM --Girls Varsity Tennis Adams City High School-- Hinkley
4:00PM-- Boys Varsity Swimming Adams City High School-- Hinkley
6:00PM-- Team CWW Swimming Pool 6-8 --Hinkley
6:00PM-- Girls Basketball Banquet West Commons --Hinkley

7:00PM-- Women's Ensemble Concert-- Hinkley

Wednesday, March 24
9:00AM-- Junior Class meeting - Class rings/Junior escort/Top 10 Announcement
3:30PM-- Coed Varsity Track League Meet @ Adams City-- Away
4:00PM-- Boys Varsity Baseball Rangeview High School --Hinkley
4:00PM-- Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Rangeview High School-- Away
4:30PM Girls Varsity Soccer Mullen High School Away
4:30PM Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Mullen High School Away

4:30PM --Girls C Team Soccer Grandview High School-- Hinkley

Thursday, March 25
8:00AM --Senior Cap and Gown pics - All Day - Atrium --Hinkley
9:45AM-- Multicultural assembly in Auditorium --Hinkley
4:00PM-- Girls Varsity Tennis Skyview High School --Away

6:00PM-- Taste of IB - 6-9pm-- Hinkley

Friday, March 26
4:00PM --Boys Varsity Baseball Alameda Senior High School --Hinkley
4:00PM-- Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Alameda Senior High School --Away
4:00PM-- Girls C Team Soccer Skyline High School-- Away
6:00PM-- Team CWW Swimming Pool 6-8-- Hinkley

Saturday, March 27
8:00AM-- Coed Varsity Track Greeley Central Invitational Track Meet --Away

Abou 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.  Although they will not continue in the 2009 competition for National Merit Scholarships, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more that 1.5 million students who entered the 2009 competition by taking the 2007 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Recognition of academically talented students and the key role played by schools in their development is essential to the pursuit of educational excellence in our nation, "commented a spokesperson for NMSC.  "The young people named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding academic potential by their strong performance in this highly competitive program.  We hope that this recognition will enhance their educational opportunities and that they will continue to diligently pursue their professional goals.

Home of the Thunderbirds - A FLIGHT ABOVE THE REST!!!!!

Click Here to Read an Important Letter from the Principal

School Dates to know about

Click on the Students tab above to see student activity and sports dates.

• March 18th-20th-Spring Play- "12 Angry Jurors"
  
• March 25th- Senior cap and gown pictures
  
• March 29th-April 2nd-No school- Spring Break
• April 8th- Dr. Peter H. Johnston, 4:45-6:30 p.m. Hinkley High School
• April 24th- Prom-Comedy Works South-Landmark
• May 5th- Last Blue day for Seniors
• May 6th- Last Silver day for Seniors
• May 7th- Herff Jones cap and gown delivery
• May 7th - Senior Assembly
• May 7th- Senior check out
  
• May 11th- Senior Celebration-Auditorium
• May 13th Graduation @ Ritchie Center @ DU

Please visit the The Talon- tab above to read student newspaper articles...

Click here for the - Hinkley Spring Newsletter

Contact the Staff-Click Here

*** To access information about the Aurora Lights Program or the IB Program please click on the Academics tab at the top of the page.***

**Parents: please click on the parent tab above to view dates of grade distribution for the 2009-2010 school year.

**Parents/Students - Please click on the student tab above to view expectations of students off campus

**Parents/Students - Please click link for parent/student handbook:  Parent/Student Handbook

View the Hinkley 2008-09 Staff Climate Survey Results

Comments or concerns can be sent to ddswanson@aps.k12.co.us