Tuesday, February 13th, 2018

Tuesday
February 13th, 2018
Day 7
Drop F
Lunch - D Period
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Please see sports schedule listed for February, 12th - February 18th, 2018 at the end of the announcements.
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Another Best Buddies meeting will be happening this coming Tuesday! Come for snacks, new friends, and a good time. 3:00 in the PIP room in the English hallway. New members always welcome! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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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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Want a time and place to work on your post-high school plans? Come to room 141 on Tuesdays between 2:20 and 3 for focused time to work on your college and scholarship applications, college essay writing, resume writing, exploring service-based career options, or gap year or workplace experience. 141 is open with computers for your use, counselors and a writing teacher on staff to help, and a quiet space for you to take positive steps toward your future!
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Attention Winter Athletes - Please fill out the Google Student-Athlete Questionnaire by the end of the day today, Tuesday, February 13th.  It was sent to your school email address. THANK YOU!
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ARHS community:  Want to put your special stamp on Valentine cards for your friends?  Come to the library and create your own using vintage postage stamps!  Blank cards, colored pencils, and, of course, postage stamps are provided, as well as images from Pinterest to spark ideas.  Happy Valentine's Day!
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Community college placement testing on Tuesday, Feb 12th  this week! Room 202 at 2:30
Seniors planning to attend community college next year  should plan to take the Acu-placer test.  For your convenience, placement tests will be given here at ARHS, beginning at 2:30 in Rm 202.  The amount of time needed varies from person to person. Please arrive right at 2:30.

Please note that GCC@ARHS funding has been cancelled, so there will not be an on-campus offering of GCC classes next year. The Acu-placer is still needed for students interested in Dual Enrollment or in taking a course at any of the community colleges.
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Join the Symphonic Orchestra for an evening of post-Valentine’s waltzing on February 15.  Starting at 6:45, the waltz will be taught by Mr. Z-A, and from 7:30-8:30 there will be open dancing.  Location is at the Immanuel Lutheran church, 687 N. Pleasant St. Donations at the door: $6/$4 if you come dressed semi-formally.
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Spring sports registration opened February 1st.  Ensure a smooth start to your spring sport season by registering early, paying and check with the nurse on your clearance status.
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Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Buy a carnation for someone special at all lunches until Valentine’s Day. The flowers will be priced at 1 for 2$ and 2 for 3$. Custom messages allowed.   “What in tranation, I just got a carnation from canes nation!”
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Please see the sports schedule listed below:

12
 4:00p Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/F/Basketball 
 5:30p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/JV/Basketball 
 7:00p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/V/Basketball

13
10:30a ALPINE INDIVIDUALS 
 5:30p Monson HS - G/JV/Basketball 
 7:00p Monson HS - G/V/Basketball
 8:30p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

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