December 9 | 2019
PRIDE IN THE PRESENT. SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE. THE BUFFALO WAY.
AAS 1010 Introduction to Africana Studies

WHERE: Smoky Hill High School
WHEN: Monday/Wednesday/Friday-2nd Semester of the 2019-20 School Year
TIME: 7:15am – 8:15am At Smoky Hill
 
DETAILS: 
  • Smoky Hill High School will be offering Introduction to  Africana Studies as a concurrent enrollment class to juniors and seniors. We will consider highly motivated sophomores but remember this is a college level course and juniors and seniors will have priority.
  • Concurrent Enrollment will be offered through Metropolitan State University.
  • Metropolitan State University Professor Dr. Jacqueline McLeod will teach the course. Smoky Hill faculty member Michael Ady will be assisting her.
  • The number of students will be capped at 24.
  • University Credit: 3 hours

Course Description: This introductory course in Africana Studies examines the evolution of Africana Studies and surveys the history and culture of the African Diaspora. It pays particular attention to the African American experience, and examines the relationship between the past and present in shaping a Black worldview and its contributions to the human experience.

Broad Objectives:
· Be able to discuss the origins and scope of Africana Studies as a discipline
· Be able to identify major historical developments of the African Diaspora
· Be able to discuss the citizenship of African Americans
· Be able to describe the leadership philosophy of major African American leaders
· Be able to make assumptions about historical events or issues based upon the study of primary documents
PLEASE EMAIL OR SEE MR. PUGA or MS. MEIS IF INTERESTED!
Upcoming Events  
  • Tues, Dec. 10 - Band Concert @ 7:15 pm - Auditorium
  • Tue, Dec. 11 - PASS Meeting in Post Grad Center @ 6:30 PM
  • Tue - Thur, Dec. 17, 18, 19 - Final Exams
Sports Schedule  
Mon. 12/9
  • Boys’ Basketball vs. George Washington 6:30 PM
Tues. 12/10
  • Girls’ Basketball @ Fairview Tournament 8:00 PM
Wed. 12/11
  • Boys’ Basketball vs Legacy 5:30 PM Chaparral Tournament
Thur. 12/12
  • Girls’ Basketball @ Fairview Tournament TBD
  • Girls’ Swim & Dive @ Cherry Creek 5:00 PM
  • Wrestling vs Cherokee Trail 7:00 PM
Fri. 12/13
  • Boys’ Basketball @ Chaparral Tournament TBD
  • Wrestling @ Arapahoe 7:00 PM
Sat. 12/14
  • Wrestling @ Vista Peak 8:00 AM
  • Girls’ Swim & Dive @ Manual 12:00 PM
  • Girls’ Basketball @ Fairview Tournament TBD
  • Boys’ Basketball @ Chaparral Tournament TBD
REMINDER:
No backpacks will be allowed at winter sporting events. Spectators with backpacks will be turned away. Please plan accordingly.
SPORTS UPDATES:
Boys’ Basketball The boys’ basketball Buffs are 1-1 after the opening week. They will play 4 games this week beginning with George Washington on Monday, December 9 at home. Quinton Rock and Dasani Darnell are the only seniors on the squad that once again has high hopes. Girls’ Swim & Dive The girls are off to a 1-1 stat in dual meets and have already qualified all relays for the state meet. Additionally, Maggie Robben, Annelise Thomas, Blythe Iverson and Jadyn Phillips all have state qualifying times. The Buffs have two big invites over the next two weeks and hope to continue to make a splash. Girls’ Basketball The Buffs are off to a 1-1 start on the young season. They will be at Fairview for a tournament this week and continue to improve and battle each night out on the court. The team is led by seniors Jayla Lindsey, Manae Moore, and Rayven Taylor. Nyabeth Tuom leads the Buffs in scoring early in the season. Wrestling The wrestlers are off to a good start and showed well at the Arapahoe invite. Alex Angeles placed 2nd and Marco Canas Munoz placed 5 th . Karen Beliz-Salas finished 1-2 in the girls invite at Arapahoe.
ABSENCES:
If your student will be out before the semester ends (or any other day), please call Attendance to EXCUSE them: 720-886-5450. REMEMBER: if your student will be missing finals, he/she needs to contact the Counseling department to get the absences approved and to receive the form for teacher signatures.
CHEER - STATE RUNNER-UP:
The cheer team placed 2nd at state in the Gameday competition. They put together two incredible performances and brought the entire arena to their feet. As difficult as it was for the girls to miss out by .3 points, they are incredibly proud of their efforts. You can watch the performance here
POMS:
The poms finished 15th at state in Hip-Hop. The team has shown a lot of growth this year and finished in the middle of a large open division. They will continue to work towards this year's national competition.
LEAGUE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH:
Congratulations Junior Mabry Robinson was named the Centennial League Female Athlete of the Month for November. She was honored due to her performance at state gymnastics where she finished 3rd in the all-around competition and was state champion in the floor exercise. Mabry competed for the district team at Overland which placed 2nd in the team competition.
JUNIOR ENGLISH CAPSTONE:
The assessment window for the Junior English Capstone is December 2-20, 2019. ALL JUNIORS must take and pass the capstone to meet the 2021 graduation requirements.
COUNSELING CORNER:
Are you looking for a way for your student to prep for ACT or SAT? ACT and SAT are coming up next semester. Khan Academy is a great resource for SAT test prep. They have 8 full practice tests, practice questions with videos to see how to do the problem, mini quizzes, and tips/strategies for taking the SAT. Another great resource is Method Test Prep. You can access this from the Smoky Hill’s website under academics  .You will use the same username you have for my.cherrycreekschools.org and the password is your ID. In Method Test Prep you have two full ACT and SAT practice exams, vocabulary builder, lessons, and resource materials. There is a paid prep course, Sycamore Learning Company, that comes to Smoky Hill High School and runs a two day prep course for students. Look for a flyer in the mail in March to register for that course. If you have questions about these resources please reach out to your student’s counselor.
VOTE FOR COACH THENELL!
Tom  Thenell  is one of 5 finalists for the Schomp Coach of the Year. Voting starts tomorrow, 11/25 and goes through 12/9. One vote per person, per day. If he wins, his football program would receive $5000 and he would get to drive a Honda Passport for 3 years! Since he's driving like 40 miles to the school each way, that would come in handy! Vote early, vote often!
CCIC and CTE:
Want to learn more about CTE (Career and Technical Education) and the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus? The CCIC will host CTE Night on Tuesday, December 10 beginning at 7:00pm. Come and learn about CTE programs available at the CCIC, explore the building and meet the teachers! Current and future students and parents are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!
BUY YOUR YEARBOOK! Time is running out to get the 2020 Smoky Hill yearbook! We only order enough yearbooks for those bought ahead of time - there will be no extras. Click HERE!
BUY YOUR YEARBOOK! Time is running out to get the 2020 Smoky Hill yearbook! We only order enough yearbooks for those bought ahead of time - there will be no extras. Click HERE!
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