Thursday, March 1st, 2018

Thursday
March 1st, 2018
Day 7
Drop F
Lunch - D Period
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Course Registration Now is the time to enter your  course selections for next year in PowerSchool. Help is available in Rm 141 at lunch and after school. Hard copies of the Program of Studies are available for your use in Guidance, Rm 141 and the Library.  Stop in to Room 207 if you have questions or are having trouble entering your choices.  
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On Friday, March 2nd,  all seniors will report directly to the Gym for the Senior Assembly there, beginning promptly at 7:45.(To be very clear--you should NOT go to your A period class first. Instead, go to the Gym.)
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Are you someone who loves to write? Do you want to see your work published? Don’t forget to send your poems, short stories, and art to minksarhs@gmail.com to be featured in the ARHS Arts and Literary Magazine! Make sure to write your name along with the title, although we do accept anonymous submissions.

 Our next meeting will be Tuesday March 6th in room 171.
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The League of Women Voters Amherst will be at the cafeteria on Thursday during all 3 lunch periods with information on how to register to vote in the upcoming Amherst Town Election.  You can register on the spot or find out how to do it online.  If you are 18 on or before March 27th, you can vote.  But you have to be registered!  The deadline for Amherst residents is March 7th and voters from surrounding communities can also register at this time, staff included! 
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Schools For Africa: Who will be the next Mr. ARHS? Come sign up to be in this year's Man Pageant outside room 147. Low stakes auditions will be held right after school on March 8th! Bring a talent or some entertainment for a chance to win a six foot trophy and be 2018's Mr. ARHS.
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The National Honor Society meeting scheduled for Thursday, (today) March 1st has been postponed and rescheduled to Thursday, March 8th.
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Today is Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day.  Please support the P.O.C.U. Bake Sale after school.
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ASVAB Career Exploration Program is designed to help you explore the world of work and gain confidence in making career decisions. Whether you are planning to enter the workforce or attend college, this will help you explore possibilities!  We are lucky to have this given here at ARHS on Wednesday, March 14th at 12:00 (it's an early release day) Sign up in the Guidance Office if you want to take the ASVAB.
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Calling all student musicians! If you might be interested in joining band or jazz band for next year, contact Ms. Nye at nyek@arps.org or stop by the band room (room 20) for details. All percussion, woodwind, and brass players are welcome - and we need guitar, bass, and keyboard players! 
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Seniors - if you are applying for scholarships that need a transcript, there are two ways to do this.
If they want an official transcript you must request it in Naviance under colleges, transcripts (on the left), request transcripts for scholarships and athletics.

If an unofficial is OK you can email Mrs Cappelli and ask for one or pick up a paper copy in Guidance.
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There will be a mandatory, pres-season, paperwork/tryout girls ultimate meeting on March 2nd @ 3 p.m. in room 302.
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Not School Sponsored

Come to a short meeting on Thursday, March 1st, 2018 for important information about  the upcoming trip to Greece, Italy and Spain.  Roommate requests and passport information need to be submitted soon.   Meeting takes place in Rm. 127 at  6:00 pm evening.  See Mr. Jean if you cannot make this meeting with your parents.  Looking forward to a wonderful trip.
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Not School Sponsored
Do you know someone who has had an impact on their community in the past year?  
The United Way and Daily Hampshire Gazette are looking for Hampshire County’s next
PERSON OF THE YEAR & YOUNG COMMUNITY LEADER
and we need your help finding this year’s unsung heroes.  
Please submit your nominations by February 28th, in one of the following ways:
Mail:  Events ℅ Alison Rollins, 115 Conz Street, Northampton, MA 01061

This award will recognize a person between the ages of 15 & 30 who lives in Hampshire County, and has contributed through community involvement and volunteerism to making our county a better place for all.
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Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

Wednesday
February 28th, 2018
Early Release Day
Day 6
Drop E
Lunch D Period:
1st  Lunch -  9:58  - 10:28
2nd Lunch - 10:28 - 10:58
3rd  Lunch - 10:58 - 11:28
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Calling all student musicians! If you might be interested in joining band or jazz band for next year, contact Ms. Nye at nyek@arps.org or stop by the band room (room 20) for details. All percussion, woodwind, and brass players are welcome - and we need guitar, bass, and keyboard players! 
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On Friday, March 2nd, all seniors will report directly to the Gym for the Senior Assembly there, beginning promptly at 7:45. (To be very clear--you should NOT go to your A period class first. Instead, go to the Gym.)
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Are you interested in speaking with your local legislators about the issues that matter most to you? Join us in the ARHS Library on Friday, March 2nd from 3pm-5:30pm for roundtable discussions with folks like Representative Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Senator Stan Rosenberg, and Congressman Jim McGovern. This event is sponsored by the DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Program. For more information, stop by the AAC (room 135) and speak with Lindsey or contact Allison at ascott@dialself.org
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Come buy some yummy treats after school on Wednesday(today) and support class of 2019!
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The National Honor Society meeting scheduled for this Thursday, March 1st has been postponed and rescheduled to Thursday, March 8th.
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Tomorrow  is Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day.  Please support the P.O.C.U. Bake Sale.
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Seniors - if  you haven't logged in to the Reality Fair link be sure to do it ASAP.
If you don't know how, ask for the link in room 207 or Guidance.

Be sure to get your permission slips in too. Extras are in 207, the main office and Guidance.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ASVAB Career Exploration Program is designed to help you explore the world of work and gain confidence in making career decisions. Whether you are planning to enter the workforce or attend college, this will help you explore possibilities!  We are lucky to have this given here at ARHS on Wednesday, March 14th at 12:00 (it's an early release day) Sign up in the Guidance Office if you want to take the ASVAB.
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The League of Women Voters Amherst will be at the cafeteria on Thursday during all 3 lunch periods with information on how to register to vote in the upcoming Amherst Town Election.  You can register on the spot or find out how to do it online.  If you are 18 on or before March 27th, you can vote.  But you have to be registered!  The deadline for Amherst residents is March 7th and voters from surrounding communities can also register at this time, staff included! 
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Latin Students: We will have review sessions for the National Latin Exam at 2:30 on Tuesday and Thursday this weekain Room 149.
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Everyone at ARHS should get to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a musical unlike any other we have done here.  Featuring the work of over 130 students, hidden pre-show scenes around the performing arts wing, and live audience volunteer spellers each night, this will be one for the ages.  Tickets can be purchased online (see the posters around school) or at lunch during show week. Can't afford a ticket?  See Mr. Bechtold and we'll help you out.  March 8-10 - see you then!
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Does the idea of sliding down fireman’s poles, collecting tears, playing duck duck goose, or turning into almonds excite you? If so, come to an informational meeting about The Melancholy Play, this year’s second Student Produced Production on March 1st after school in the auditorium. We’ll be talking about auditions, calendar, and more! See Michayla Robertson-Pine (robertsonm@arps.org) with any questions. Can’t wait to see you all there!
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Not School Sponsored

Come to a short meeting on Thursday, March 1st, 2018 for important information about  the upcoming trip to Greece, Italy and Spain.  Roommate requests and passport information need to be submitted soon.   Meeting takes place in Rm. 127 at  6:00 pm evening.  See Mr. Jean if you cannot make this meeting with your parents.  Looking forward to a wonderful trip.
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Tuesday, February 27th. 2018

Tuesday
February 27th, 2018
Day 5
Drop D
Lunch - E Period
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Latin Students: We will have review sessions for the National Latin Exam at 2:30 on Tuesday and Thursday this weekain Room 149.
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Everyone at ARHS should get to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a musical unlike any other we have done here.  Featuring the work of over 130 students, hidden pre-show scenes around the performing arts wing, and live audience volunteer spellers each night, this will be one for the ages.  Tickets can be purchased online (see the posters around school) or at lunch during show week. Can't afford a ticket?  See Mr. Bechtold and we'll help you out.  March 8-10 - see you then!
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Attention indoor athletes to please turn in uniforms Tuesday after school please -  thank you
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There will be a mandatory, pres-season, paperwork/tryout girls ultimate meeting on March 2nd @ 3 p.m. in room 302.
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Seniors - if you are applying for scholarships that need a transcript, there are two ways to do this.
If they want an official transcript you must request it in Naviance under colleges, transcripts (on the left), request transcripts for scholarships and athletics.
If an unofficial is OK you can email Mrs Cappelli and ask for one or pick up a paper copy in Guidance.
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There will be NO Best Buddies meeting today, 2/27. We will be meeting again on March 3rd. See you then for friendship, games, and snacks!
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Interested in planning Consent Week? Come to room 113 after school on Tuesday to get involved and help plan the week. Contact Aviva Weinbaum or Abigail Morris with questions.
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Does the idea of sliding down fireman’s poles, collecting tears, playing duck duck goose, or turning into almonds excite you? If so, come to an informational meeting about The Melancholy Play, this year’s second Student Produced Production on March 1st after school in the auditorium. We’ll be talking about auditions, calendar, and more! See Michayla Robertson-Pine (robertsonm@arps.org) with any questions. Can’t wait to see you all there!
Not School Sponsored

 Come to a short meeting on Thursday, March 1st, 2018 for important information about  the upcoming trip to Greece, Italy and Spain.  Roommate requests and passport information need to be submitted soon.   Meeting takes place in Rm. 127 at  6:00 pm evening.  See Mr. Jean if you cannot make this meeting with your parents.  Looking forward to a wonderful trip.
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Look out today for an opportunity to participate in a collaborative large scale public artwork. During all three lunches today professional artist Pamela Matsuda-Dunn will be on hand to have you contribute your thoughts on what it means to be a community. Your thoughts will become part of a large sculpture sponsored by the University Museum of Contemporary Art at UMass. Please take a few moments at lunch today to take part in this cool project!
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Monday, February 26th, 2018

Monday
February 26th, 2018
Day 4
Drop C
Lunch - E Period
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Are you interested in speaking with your local legislators about the issues that matter most to you? Join us in the ARHS Library on Friday, March 2nd from 3pm-5:30pm for roundtable discussions with folks like Representative Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Senator Stan Rosenberg, and Congressman Jim McGovern. This event is sponsored by the DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Program. For more information, stop by the AAC (room 135) and speak with Lindsey or contact Allison at ascott@dialself.org
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Attention indoor track athletes!  Coach Rasool will be outside the AD's Office Monday and Tuesday this week to collect uniforms and hand out certificates.  Please make every attempt to connect with him one of these two days!!!  THANK YOU!
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SENIORS The local scholarship booklet and the application have been emailed to all seniors.  Be sure to check your email from Mrs Ross.
They can also be found on the website in Guidance and in the document library in Naviance.
if you need an unofficial transcript to upload, email Mrs Cappelli and she will email it to you.
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Schools For Africa: Who will be the next Mr. ARHS? Come sign up to be in this year's Man Pageant outside room 147. Low stakes auditions will be held right after school on March 8th! Bring a talent or some entertainment for a chance to win a six foot trophy and be 2018's Mr. ARHS. 
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Course Registration is open all week long. Please enter your course requests. Counselors will be available in Rm 141 during all lunches to help you. A well-built schedule depends on your responsible participation in this process, so thanks for your help! If you have questions/concerns or see something amiss on the registration screens, please stop by Rm 207 or the Guidance office to let us know.
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Reality Fair registration.  Seniors remember to fill out the online form to choose a career for the fair.
The entire senior class is invited to Reality Fair, a fun, informative full-day field trip to GCC, where you will become your 25 year old self and participate in a fair-like financial literacy exercise.  In order for your personalized materials to be ready for you at the Reality Fair, you must first fill out the google form (link below), in which you will choose a career for your 25 year old self.  

Students cannot attend without first completing this form, so do it today!  It will only take a minute - I promise!

Choose your career using this link:  http://bit.ly/2nrfbVl  

Permission slips were handed out at the assembly today and are also available in the guidance office, the main office, and room 207.  Here is a link if you want to print one out at home.  Please have your parent/guardian fill it out and sign it and return it to the guidance office as soon as possible so we can get the right number of buses for our trip to Greenfield.


Thanks, and if you have questions, feel free to stop by room 207 to ask.
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Friday, February 16, 2018

Friday
February 16th, 2018
Day 3
Drop B
Lunch - E Period
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Please see sports schedule listed for February, 16th - February 18th, 2018 at the end of the announcements.
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Schools For Africa: Who will be the next Mr. ARHS? Come sign up to be in this year's Man Pageant outside room 147. Low stakes auditions will be held right after school on March 8th! Bring a talent or some entertainment for a chance to win a six foot trophy and be 2018's Mr. ARHS.

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Seniors, there will be a brief whole-class assembly with Mr. Jackson on Monday,  February 26 at the start of A period to review the senior exam exemption.  Don't miss it or be late as it may affect your eligibility!
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For any boys interested in playing ultimate this spring, there will be meeting Tuesday, February 27th, in Mr. Nugent's room 302." at 3:00.
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Not School Sponsored
Do you know someone who has had an impact on their community in the past year?  
The United Way and Daily Hampshire Gazette are looking for Hampshire County’s next
PERSON OF THE YEAR & YOUNG COMMUNITY LEADER
and we need your help finding this year’s unsung heroes.  
Please submit your nominations by February 28th, in one of the following ways:
Mail:  Events ℅ Alison Rollins, 115 Conz Street, Northampton, MA 01061

This award will recognize a person between the ages of 15 & 30 who lives in Hampshire County, and has contributed through community involvement and volunteerism to making our county a better place for all.
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Please see the sports schedule listed below

February 16
 4:00p Eaglebrook School - B/F/Basketball
 5:30p @ Palmer HS - G/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Palmer HS - G/V/Basketball

February 17
10:00a @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
10:00a @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
12:00p GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING - STATES
 7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Drury HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 
February 18
12:00p BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING - STATES

                                                     1:50p Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey 

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Thursday, February 15, 2018

Thursday
February 15th, 2018
Advisory Day
Day 2
Drop A
Lunch - E Period
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Please see sports schedule listed for February, 15th - February 18th, 2018 at the end of the announcements.
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Today is an advisory day.  All 9th-11th grade students should report to their regular advisory for a course registration overview - course registration starts this afternoon!  All seniors and senior advisors should report directly to the auditorium for advisory today.
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Seniors, there will be a brief whole-class assembly with Mr. Jackson on Monday,  February 26 at the start of A period to review the senior exam exemption.  Don't miss it or be late as it may affect your eligibility!
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Hey Folks! Today is Brownie Bar day. Come support the Minks Literary Magazine and have a great snack after school. See you there.
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Sophomores - are you are of African American descent or interested in African American culture and would like to spend a week  in July at Carleton College in Minnesota taking classes from Carleton professors and living on campus, you can apply on line at go.carleton.edu/clae.  The deadline to apply is April 1, 2018. Full scholarships are available.
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Come to the International Student's Club meeting on Thursday at 3 PM  in room 145!  Meet new friends and learn about cultures from around the world.  
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Come to Environmental Action Club today in Rm 224. We will be discussing the role of government in protecting the environment and the current policy surrounding environmental protection in the US.
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For any boys interested in playing ultimate this spring, there will be meeting Tuesday, February 27th, in Mr. Nugent's room 302." at 3:00.
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Have you acknowledged anyone today?  If not, take a moment to acknowledge a friend, a teacher, a colleague for being upstanding, accountable, supportive, inclusive, or for embracing diversity!  Free Ticket Friday is coming right up!
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If you signed up to take the American Mathematics Competition, it will be held this Thursday,(today) 2/15 (Day 2) in Rm 204.  Please report at the beginning of C period at 8:40; the test will run C and D period. 
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Spring sports registration opened February 1st.  Ensure a smooth start to your spring sport season by registering early, paying and check with the nurse on your clearance status.
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Please see sports schedule listed below:
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 3:00p Saint Mary Parish School - B/JV/Ice Hockey
 5:30p Pope Francis HS - B/JV/Basketball
 6:30p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 
 7:00p Pope Francis HS - B/V/Basketball

16
 4:00p Eaglebrook School - B/F/Basketball
 5:30p @ Palmer HS - G/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Palmer HS - G/V/Basketball

17
10:00a @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
10:00a @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
12:00p GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING - STATES
 7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Drury HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 
18
12:00p BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING - STATES

 1:50p Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey 

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Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

Wednesday
February 14th, 2018
Day 1
Drop G
Lunch -D period
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Please see sports schedule listed for February, 14th - February 18th, 2018 at the end of the announcements.
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Come to the International Student's Club meeting on Thursday at 3 PM  in room 145!  Meet new friends and learn about cultures from around the world.  
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If you signed up to take the American Mathematics Competition, it will be held this Thursday, 2/15 (Day 2) in Rm 204.  Please report at the beginning of C period at 8:40; the test will run C and D period. 
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Are you interested in speaking with your local legislators about the issues that matter most to you? Join us in the ARHS Library on Friday, March 2nd from 3pm-5:30pm for roundtable discussions with folks like Representative Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Senator Stan Rosenberg, and Congressman Jim McGovern. This event is sponsored by the DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Program. For more information, stop by the AAC (room 135) and speak with Lindsey or contact Allison at ascott@dialself.org.
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What's a diamond without a little dirt on it?  Come to a softball informational meeting on Wednesday, February 14th at 3:30 in Room 112. 
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If you would like to go on the field trip to GCC during the morning of Thursday, March 1, you MUST sign up in Guidance by the end of today, Wednesday.  Take a permission slip and return it by Monday, February 26.   
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For any boys interested in playing ultimate this spring, there will be meeting Tuesday, February 27th, in Mr. Nugent's room 302."
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All boys indoor track members, who are done competing, bring your uniforms to Coach Thompson on Thursday.  He'll meet you afterschool outside the AD's office.
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Not School Sponsored 
Free SAT prep workshops - Saturday afternoons at Forbes Library, Northampton, in the Community Room.
Jan. 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17, March 3. Also, Small Affordable SAT Prep Classes Jan 29 - Mr 9th.
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Please see the sports schedule listed below:

Call or email for more information. www.funandfocused.com, (413) 585-9763.

14
 4:30p INDOOR TRACK - STATE DIVISION 4

15
 3:00p Saint Mary Parish School - B/JV/Ice Hockey
 5:30p Pope Francis HS - B/JV/Basketball
 6:30p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 
 7:00p Pope Francis HS - B/V/Basketball

16
 4:00p Eaglebrook School - B/F/Basketball
 5:30p @ Palmer HS - G/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Palmer HS - G/V/Basketball

17
10:00a @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
10:00a @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
12:00p GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING - STATES
 7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Drury HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 
18
12:00p BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING - STATES
 1:50p Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey 

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