Monday, December 3, 2018

    Day 5
    E Period Lunch
    Drop D

• New winter seasonal specials are at the School Store starting in December. 
  We will be serving freshly baked chocolate chip cookies on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. We will also serve delicious Hot Chocolate on Fridays. Don’t miss out! Come visit the School Store!

• Seniors!! If you need help completing your FAFSA, support will be provided here Tomorrow, December 4 at 7:45  a.m.  Please sign up with Miss Garrity in Guidance if you are interested.  Ms. Garrity will give you a list of things you should bring.

• There will be a Class of 2021 meeting TODAY 12/3 at 3:00pm in room 117.

• This year's Doctor for a Day program will be taking place on Monday, April 1st, 2019.  Selected students will have an opportunity to share the expertise of a physician mentor in the daily practice of medicine. This program is open to students in their junior or senior year who have a serious interest in becoming a physician and have a strong background in the sciences. Students who apply must clearly state their honest interest in being a doctor as one of their top choices for a profession.  
  If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please see Miss Garrity in Guidance to get an application packet.

• Ushers are needed for the Amherst Town Council Inauguration Celebration this Sunday December 2^nd in our Auditorium. We are looking for 8-10 ARHS students to help usher from 12:30-1:15, and another group of 8-10 ARHS students to help usher from 2:15-3:00. Students are welcome to stay for the entire event if they choose. This is a nice way to give back to the community and take part in this historic event. Please let Mr. Sadiq know, by email (sadiqt@arps.org) or in person (Room 207), if this is something you are interested in doing. Thank you

• It's almost school musical season and - Tuck Everlasting - a new musical fresh off of Broadway - will be our show!  Info sheets are available on the auditorium doors.  Learn about December auditions, tech work, pit orchestra, dance, and the many other ways to be involved in this all-school endeavor. Absolutely 0% experience needed - hurray!  See Mr. Bechtold with questions.

• Last week of collection - The NHS Suitcase Project - The NHS students are still collecting duffel bags and suitcases  and  much needed items to fill them with. Looking for: blankets, hygiene items, stuffed animals, coloring books, flashlights, baby supplies, night lights, pajamas, socks, journals, books and crayons.  Please drop off your donations at the athletic office with Ms. White by Wednesday this week.  THANK YOU!  Planning to stuff our bags at our December 6th meeting.

Friday, November 29, 2018

    Day 4
    E Period Lunch
    Drop C

• Now through January, Women's Rights Club will be raising money for the Polaris Project, an organization that supports survivors of human trafficking and works to systemically disrupts the human trafficking networks that rob human beings of their lives and their freedom. Our First Fundraising Event is the bake sale after school TODAY, so come on by learn more about the project! 

• Seniors!! If you need help completing your FAFSA, support will be provided here on December 4 at 7:45  a.m.  Please sign up with Miss Garrity in Guidance if you are interested.  Ms. Garrity will give you a list of things you should bring.

• There will be a Class of 2021 meeting Monday 12/3 at 3:00pm in room 117.

• This year's Doctor for a Day program will be taking place on Monday, April 1st, 2019.  Selected students will have an opportunity to share the expertise of a physician mentor in the daily practice of medicine. This program is open to students in their junior or senior year who have a serious interest in becoming a physician and have a strong background in the sciences. Students who apply must clearly state their honest interest in being a doctor as one of their top choices for a profession.  
  If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please see Miss Garrity in Guidance to get an application packet.

• Ushers are needed for the Amherst Town Council Inauguration Celebration this Sunday December 2^nd in our Auditorium. We are looking for 8-10 ARHS students to help usher from 12:30-1:15, and another group of 8-10 ARHS students to help usher from 2:15-3:00. Students are welcome to stay for the entire event if they choose. This is a nice way to give back to the community and take part in this historic event. Please let Mr. Sadiq know, by email (sadiqt@arps.org) or in person (Room 207), if this is something you are interested in doing. Thank you

• It's almost school musical season and - Tuck Everlasting - a new musical fresh off of Broadway - will be our show!  Info sheets are available on the auditorium doors.  Learn about December auditions, tech work, pit orchestra, dance, and the many other ways to be involved in this all-school endeavor. Absolutely 0% experience needed - hurray!  See Mr. Bechtold with questions.

• Last week of collection - The NHS Suitcase Project - The NHS students are still collecting duffel bags and suitcases  and  much needed items to fill them with. Looking for: blankets, hygiene items, stuffed animals, coloring books, flashlights, baby supplies, night lights, pajamas, socks, journals, books and crayons.  Please drop off your donations at the athletic office with Ms. White by Wednesday this week.  THANK YOU!  Planning to stuff our bags at our December 6th meeting.

Thursday, November 29, 2018

    Day 3
    E Period Lunch
    Drop B

• This year's Doctor for a Day program will be taking place on Monday, April 1st, 2019.  Selected students will have an opportunity to share the expertise of a physician mentor in the daily practice of medicine. This program is open to students in their junior or senior year who have a serious interest in becoming a physician and have a strong background in the sciences. Students who apply must clearly state their honest interest in being a doctor as one of their top choices for a profession.  
  If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please see Miss Garrity in Guidance to get an application packet.

• Colleges Visiting Today: Salisbury University at 8am

• Ushers are needed for the Amherst Town Council Inauguration Celebration this Sunday December 2^nd in our Auditorium. We are looking for 8-10 ARHS students to help usher from 12:30-1:15, and another group of 8-10 ARHS students to help usher from 2:15-3:00. Students are welcome to stay for the entire event if they choose. This is a nice way to give back to the community and take part in this historic event. Please let Mr. Sadiq know, by email (sadiqt@arps.org) or in person (Room 207), if this is something you are interested in doing. Thank you

• It's almost school musical season and - Tuck Everlasting - a new musical fresh off of Broadway - will be our show!  Info sheets are available on the auditorium doors.  Learn about December auditions, tech work, pit orchestra, dance, and the many other ways to be involved in this all-school endeavor. Absolutely 0% experience needed - hurray!  See Mr. Bechtold with questions

• Last week of collection - The NHS Suitcase Project - The NHS students are still collecting duffel bags and suitcases  and  much needed items to fill them with. Looking for: blankets, hygiene items, stuffed animals, coloring books, flashlights, baby supplies, night lights, pajamas, socks, journals, books and crayons.  Please drop off your donations at the athletic office with Ms. White by Wednesday this week.  THANK YOU!  Planning to stuff our bags at our December 6th meeting.

• SENIORS: Cap & Gown measurements for this year's graduating class will take place on Thursday and Friday, December 6 & 7 during all lunch periods outside the cafeteria.  Balfour is the company that provides this service and a representative will be here to take orders on these two days only. The cost is $17.50, payable when measured, for a souvenir outfit that includes a cap, gown and tassel which the student keeps.  Balfour will accept cash or checks made payable to “Balfour”. Orders will be delivered in late May. Extra tassels will be available for purchase this week at a cost of $3.00.  Don't forget to place your order to ensure a properly fitted gown

• French/Francophone Dinner! Attention!! December 5th is only a week away! If you haven’t already bought your ticket for the annual Francophone Dinner, your time is running out. NO tickets will be sold after December 1st. You won’t want to miss your opportunity to try out some wonderful Moroccan cuisine and chocolate fondue, as well entertainment by the ARHS KitchenSync Jazz combo!  $5 for students, $10 for adults. Email Jamie Simonson at simonsonjj@arps.org to reserve your spot! Merci.

• Survival Living is an after school class that meets twice a week. Survival Living class teaches skills for taking care of yourself and others in the outdoors. The class starts in January, but you need to sign up in advance. See the bulletin board in the science hallway, or talk to Mr. Kropf in room 225 for more information and to pick up an application.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

    Day 2
    E Period Lunch
    Drop A

• Ushers are needed for the Amherst Town Council Inauguration Celebration this Sunday December 2^nd in our Auditorium. We are looking for 8-10 ARHS students to help usher from 12:30-1:15, and another group of 8-10 ARHS students to help usher from 2:15-3:00. Students are welcome to stay for the entire event if they choose. This is a nice way to give back to the community and take part in this historic event. Please let Mr. Sadiq know, by email (sadiqt@arps.org) or in person (Room 207), if this is something you are interested in doing. Thank you

• It's almost school musical season and - Tuck Everlasting - a new musical fresh off of Broadway - will be our show!  Info sheets are available on the auditorium doors.  Learn about December auditions, tech work, pit orchestra, dance, and the many other ways to be involved in this all-school endeavor. Absolutely 0% experience needed - hurray!  See Mr. Bechtold with questions

• Last week of collection - The NHS Suitcase Project - The NHS students are still collecting duffel bags and suitcases  and  much needed items to fill them with. Looking for: blankets, hygiene items, stuffed animals, coloring books, flashlights, baby supplies, night lights, pajamas, socks, journals, books and crayons.  Please drop off your donations at the athletic office with Ms. White by Wednesday this week.  THANK YOU!  Planning to stuff our bags at our December 6th meeting.

• SENIORS: Cap & Gown measurements for this year's graduating class will take place on Thursday and Friday, December 6 & 7 during all lunch periods outside the cafeteria.  Balfour is the company that provides this service and a representative will be here to take orders on these two days only. The cost is $17.50, payable when measured, for a souvenir outfit that includes a cap, gown and tassel which the student keeps.  Balfour will accept cash or checks made payable to “Balfour”. Orders will be delivered in late May. Extra tassels will be available for purchase this week at a cost of $3.00.  Don't forget to place your order to ensure a properly fitted gown

• French/Francophone Dinner! Attention!! December 5th is only a week away! If you haven’t already bought your ticket for the annual Francophone Dinner, your time is running out. NO tickets will be sold after December 1st. You won’t want to miss your opportunity to try out some wonderful Moroccan cuisine and chocolate fondue, as well entertainment by the ARHS KitchenSync Jazz combo!  $5 for students, $10 for adults. Email Jamie Simonson at simonsonjj@arps.org to reserve your spot! Merci.

• Survival Living is an after school class that meets twice a week. Survival Living class teaches skills for taking care of yourself and others in the outdoors. The class starts in January, but you need to sign up in advance. See the bulletin board in the science hallway, or talk to Mr. Kropf in room 225 for more information and to pick up an application.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

    Day 1
    D Period Lunch
    Drop G

• Last week of collection - The NHS Suitcase Project - The NHS students are still collecting duffel bags and suitcases  and  much needed items to fill them with. Looking for: blankets, hygiene items, stuffed animals, coloring books, flashlights, baby supplies, night lights, pajamas, socks, journals, books and crayons.  Please drop off your donations at the athletic office with Ms. White by Wednesday this week.  THANK YOU!  Planning to stuff our bags at our December 6th meeting.

• SENIORS: Cap & Gown measurements for this year's graduating class will take place on Thursday and Friday, December 6 & 7 during all lunch periods outside the cafeteria.  Balfour is the company that provides this service and a representative will be here to take orders on these two days only. The cost is $17.50, payable when measured, for a souvenir outfit that includes a cap, gown and tassel which the student keeps.  Balfour will accept cash or checks made payable to “Balfour”. Orders will be delivered in late May. Extra tassels will be available for purchase this week at a cost of $3.00.  Don't forget to place your order to ensure a properly fitted gown

• French/Francophone Dinner! Attention!! December 5th is only a week away! If you haven’t already bought your ticket for the annual Francophone Dinner, your time is running out. NO tickets will be sold after December 1st. You won’t want to miss your opportunity to try out some wonderful Moroccan cuisine and chocolate fondue, as well entertainment by the ARHS KitchenSync Jazz combo!  $5 for students, $10 for adults. Email Jamie Simonson at simonsonjj@arps.org to reserve your spot! Merci.

• Survival Living is an after school class that meets twice a week. Survival Living class teaches skills for taking care of yourself and others in the outdoors. The class starts in January, but you need to sign up in advance. See the bulletin board in the science hallway, or talk to Mr. Kropf in room 225 for more information and to pick up an application.

• JET'S CLUB:  Meeting TODAY Nov. 27 at 3:00 in Room 223 to set up the teams. This meeting is ONLY FOR STUDENTS who have expressed an interest in being a TEAM CAPTAIN. Everyone else should expect to hear from their team captain in the first week of December.

Monday, November 26, 2018

    Day 7
    D Period Lunch
    Drop F

• French/Francophone Dinner! Attention!! December 5th is only a week away! If you haven’t already bought your ticket for the annual Francophone Dinner, your time is running out. NO tickets will be sold after December 1st. You won’t want to miss your opportunity to try out some wonderful Moroccan cuisine and chocolate fondue, as well entertainment by the ARHS KitchenSync Jazz combo!  $5 for students, $10 for adults. Email Jamie Simonson at simonsonjj@arps.org to reserve your spot! Merci.

• Attention! Anyone who won a cake from last weeks Cake Auction, please be sure to return any plates, etc that belongs to the individual who baked the cake to Room 154. Thanks!! 

• Survival Living is an after school class that meets twice a week. Survival Living class teaches skills for taking care of yourself and others in the outdoors. The class starts in January, but you need to sign up in advance. See the bulletin board in the science hallway, or talk to Mr. Kropf in room 225 for more information and to pick up an application.

• JET'S CLUB:  Meeting TOMORROW Nov. 27 at 3:00 in Room 223 to set up the teams. This meeting is ONLY FOR STUDENTS who have expressed an interest in being a TEAM CAPTAIN. Everyone else should expect to hear from their team captain in the first week of December.

• The ARHS Winter Musical is a massive, come-one, come-all production that is open to every single student in the building, involving around 150 students each year..  Come find out all about how to be involved - and what the musical title is - TODAY at 3:00 in the auditorium.  Newcomers and the merely curious are especially encouraged to show up!  See Mr. Bechtold, Mr. Fruth or Mr. Peterson with questions

• The NHS Suitcase Project - The NHS students are hoping to stuff the donated bags and suitcases we've received with much needed items. Looking for: blankets, hygiene items, stuffed animals, coloring books, flashlights, baby supplies, night lights, pajamas, socks, journals, books and crayons.  Please drop off your donations at the athletic office with Ms. White.  THANK YOU!  Still accepting donations of suitcases and/or duffel bags.  Planning to stuff our bags at our December 6th meeting.  Still time to donate!!!

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

    Day 6
    D Period Lunch
    Drop E

• Survival Living is an after school class that meets twice a week. Survival Living class teaches skills for taking care of yourself and others in the outdoors. The class starts in January, but you need to sign up in advance. See the bulletin board in the science hallway, or talk to Mr. Kropf in room 225 for more information and to pick up an application.

• JET'S CLUB:  Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 3:00 in Room 223 to set up the teams. This meeting is ONLY FOR STUDENTS who have expressed an interest in being a TEAM CAPTAIN. Everyone else should expect to hear from their team captain in the first week of December.

• The ARHS Winter Musical is a massive, come-one, come-all production that is open to every single student in the building, involving around 150 students each year..  Come find out all about how to be involved - and what the musical title is - the Monday after Thanksgiving at 3:00 in the auditorium.  Newcomers and the merely curious are especially encouraged to show up!  See Mr. Bechtold, Mr. Fruth or Mr. Peterson with questions

• Nordic Skiers, there will be a brief but mandatory meeting for all skiers TODAY (11/20) after school in room 227.  If you can't make the meeting then please check in with Mr. Woodruff before Thanksgiving break.  

• The ARHS community is invited to attend our annual Fall Choral Concert  TODAY November 20th at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Hadley. Chorale and Hurricane Singers will be presenting several selections in their first formal concert of the year. Admission is free!

• The NHS Suitcase Project - The NHS students are hoping to stuff the donated bags and suitcases we've received with much needed items. Looking for: blankets, hygiene items, stuffed animals, coloring books, flashlights, baby supplies, night lights, pajamas, socks, journals, books and crayons.  Please drop off your donations at the athletic office with Ms. White.  THANK YOU!  Still accepting donations of suitcases and/or duffel bags.  Planning to stuff our bags at our December 6th meeting.  Still time to donate!!!

** Athletics**

• Online winter sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the winter season by registering NOW.   Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please check with the nurse's office to be sure you are cleared to participate. 

START DATE:  All sports  begin tryouts on Monday, November. November 26, 2018.  

Monday, November 19, 2018

    Day 5
    E Period Lunch
    Drop D

• The ARHS Winter Musical is a massive, come-one, come-all production that is open to every single student in the building, involving around 150 students each year..  Come find out all about how to be involved - and what the musical title is - the Monday after Thanksgiving at 3:00 in the auditorium.  Newcomers and the merely curious are especially encouraged to show up!  See Mr. Bechtold, Mr. Fruth or Mr. Peterson with questions

• There will be a Class of 2021 meeting on TODAY 11/19 at 3:00 pm in room 117.

• YOUR LAST REMINDER: The ARHS cake auction is this coming TODAY the 19th! Bake this weekend and bring your cake to room 154 Monday morning! And don’t forget cash to bid on your favorite cake at lunch.  🎂

• Nordic Skiers, there will be a brief but mandatory meeting for all skiers Tuesday (11/20) after school in room 227.  If you can't make the meeting then please check in with Mr. Woodruff before Thanksgiving break.  

• The ARHS community is invited to attend our annual Fall Choral Concert  TOMORROW, November 20th at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Hadley. Chorale and Hurricane Singers will be presenting several selections in their first formal concert of the year. Admission is free!

• Attention students interested in performing in this year's Cabaret, Amherst Regional High School's opportunity to perform skits, duets and small group musical performances! There will be an information session at 2:30 TODAY, November 19th in the choir room. If you're interested in participating but can't make the meeting, please e-mail or talk to Mr. Fruth before Thanksgiving break.

• The NHS Suitcase Project - The NHS students are hoping to stuff the donated bags and suitcases we've received with much needed items. Looking for: blankets, hygiene items, stuffed animals, coloring books, flashlights, baby supplies, night lights, pajamas, socks, journals, books and crayons.  Please drop off your donations at the athletic office with Ms. White.  THANK YOU!  Still excepting donations of suitcases and/or duffel bags.  Planning to stuff our bags at our December 6th meeting.  Still time to donate!!!

** Athletics**

• Online winter sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the winter season by registering NOW.   Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please check with the nurse's office to be sure you are cleared to participate. 

START DATE:

 All sports  begin tryouts on Monday, November. November 26, 2018.  

Friday, November 16, 2018

    Day 4
    E Period Lunch
    Drop C

• There will be a Class of 2021 meeting on Monday 11/19 at 3:00 pm in room 117.

• YOUR LAST REMINDER: The ARHS cake auction is this coming Monday, the 19th! Bake this weekend and bring your cake to room 154 Monday morning! And don’t forget cash to bid on your favorite cake at lunch.  🎂

• Nordic Skiers, there will be a brief but mandatory meeting for all skiers Tuesday (11/20) after school in room 227.  If you can't make the meeting then please check in with Mr. Woodruff before Thanksgiving break.  

• ARHS 4th annual French/Francophone Dinner:  Come enjoy a night of exciting cultural experience and delicious French cuisine presented by our own French students! The cultural show will include student’s research presentations, art exhibits, folk tale presentations, music, singing, dancing, poetry, trivia, a raffle, and a fashion show.

The yummy menu will include couscous with vegetables, chicken kebab, Moroccan mint tea, some Francophone African food samplings, a crêpe station, a chocolate fondue fountain station and much more! Email Jamie Simonson at simonsonjj@arps.org to buy a ticket today! $10 adults and $5 students. The dinner is free for kids under 5.

Dinner is on Wednesday December 5 from 5:30-7:30 pm in the ARHS cafeteria. All proceeds will be donated to the French club activity fund. Merci! 

• Tonight and tomorrow night: Briefs - 10 short plays acted and directed by the Theater Company. 7:30pm - tickets at the door.  Show up!!

• The ARHS community is invited to attend our annual Fall Choral Concert on Tuesday, November 20th at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Hadley. Chorale and Hurricane Singers will be presenting several selections in their first formal concert of the year. Admission is free!

• Attention students interested in performing in this year's Cabaret, Amherst Regional High School's opportunity to perform skits, duets and small group musical performances! There will be an information session at 2:30 on Monday, November 19th in the choir room. If you're interested in participating but can't make the meeting, please e-mail or talk to Mr. Fruth before Thanksgiving break.

• Readers (and writers)! The next meeting of the Literary Club is on Monday, November 19 at 3 p.m. in Rm. 174 (Mr. Despres). We'll choose our first book, do some writing, and make plans for future meetings/readings. Thanks to those who attended the first two! If you’re interested but can't make it/have more questions, email Anu at sitaramana@arps.org, Amina at mednicoffmisraa@arps.org, or Mr. Despres at despresm@arps.org.

• Reminder: All students coming to work in the library during their Directed Study should have a pass signed by an academic teacher co-signed by their Directed Study teacher. During lunch students should plan to eat first before coming to the library as passes will not be issued to the cafeteria from the library. Thank you for helping to make sure the library is a welcoming study space for students!

• The NHS Suitcase Project - The NHS students are hoping to stuff the donated bags and suitcases we've received with much needed items. Looking for: blankets, hygiene items, stuffed animals, coloring books, flashlights, baby supplies, night lights, pajamas, socks, journals, books and crayons.  Please drop off your donations at the athletic office with Ms. White.  THANK YOU!  Still excepting donations of suitcases and/or duffel bags.  Planning to stuff our bags at our December 6th meeting.  Still time to donate!!!

• Reminder to seniors: You will have until TODAY to turn in senior portraits if you would like them in the yearbook! Email them to garrityc@arps.org or bring hard copies/USBs to Guidance! Photos must be standard portrait size, taken by yourself and showing your face, and must be appropriate.

** Athletics**

• Online winter sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the winter season by registering NOW.   Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please check with the nurse's office to be sure you are cleared to participate. 

START DATE:

 All sports  begin tryouts on Monday, November. November 26, 2018.  

DEADLINE TO REGISTER & PAY:

Deadline for registration & payment is November 16th

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Day 3
Drop B
E Period Lunch

• The ARHS community is invited to attend our annual Fall Choral Concert on Tuesday, November 20th at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Hadley. Chorale and Hurricane Singers will be presenting several selections in their first formal concert of the year. Admission is free!

• Attention students interested in performing in this year's Cabaret, Amherst Regional High School's opportunity to perform skits, duets and small group musical performances! There will be an information session after school on Monday, November 19th in the choir room. If you're interested in participating but can't make the meeting, please e-mail or talk to Mr. Fruth before Thanksgiving break.

• Students participating in "The Hate U Give" field trip, please meet in the main lobby after the 8:45am bell this morning.

• Readers (and writers)! The next meeting of the Literary Club is on Monday, November 19 at 3 p.m. in Rm. 174 (Mr. Despres). We'll choose our first book, do some writing, and make plans for future meetings/readings. Thanks to those who attended the first two! If you’re interested but can't make it/have more questions, email Anu at sitaramana@arps.org, Amina at mednicoffmisraa@arps.org, or Mr. Despres at despresm@arps.org.

• Reminder: All students coming to work in the library during their Directed Study should have a pass signed by an academic teacher co-signed by their Directed Study teacher. During lunch students should plan to eat first before coming to the library as passes will not be issued to the cafeteria from the library. Thank you for helping to make sure the library is a welcoming study space for students!

• The NHS Suitcase Project - The NHS students are hoping to stuff the donated bags and suitcases we've received with much needed items. Looking for: blankets, hygiene items, stuffed animals, coloring books, flashlights, baby supplies, night lights, pajamas, socks, journals, books and crayons.  Please drop off your donations at the athletic office with Ms. White.  THANK YOU!  Still excepting donations of suitcases and/or duffel bags.  Planning to stuff our bags at our December 6th meeting.  Still time to donate!!!

• Reminder to seniors: You will have until Friday, November 16th to turn in senior portraits if you would like them in the yearbook! Email them to garrityc@arps.org or bring hard copies/USBs to Guidance! Photos must be standard portrait size, taken by yourself and showing your face, and must be appropriate.

• MISSING APPLICATION DEADLINES:  Seniors, all colleges listed in Naviance must have a deadline indicated or be designated as having a "Rolling" application type.  Right now there are more than 70 colleges without deadline dates.  Please check your schools to see that this important piece of information is there.  If your school has been designated with "rolling" deadlines, we will try to process them with the January 1st applications, unless we hear from you that they need to be sent earlier.  If that is the case, please see Miss Garrity in Guidance or Ms. Tracy in room 309, who manually input a deadline date.  Schools listed with no deadline could result in late submission of your school materials.

• IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR SENIORS:  On November 15, we will be sending S1 progress reports to colleges you are applying (or have applied) to that have November deadlines. Although most colleges, including UMass, require senior grades, some colleges will not require them in order to make a decision about you. If after investigating whether you are required to send your progress report to your college(s), you do not want us to send yours, see Miss Garrity before 8:00 a.m. on November 15, which is next Thursday. Please do not make this request before you have learned definitively that your senior grades will not be required.

• The Theater Company is excited to present our annual production of Briefs - 10 short plays written by contemporary playwrights.  Directed and acted by students, you'll find everything from the serious to the utterly silly.  This Thursday-Saturday; $5 for students/staff.  Discounted tickets are available for students on free/reduced lunch; see Mr. Bechtold for details.

• Are you an intermediate/expert skier or snowboarder? Do you want to learn to teach people with disabilities?  Join us on TODAY from 2:30-4:00pm to learn more about volunteering at Mount Snow this winter.  During this meeting, some volunteers, and the program director are coming down from Vermont to talk to us about Mount Snow Adaptive sports.  This is a rewarding volunteer opportunity that also offers free lift tickets.  If you are interested email Ms. Camera at cameras@arps.org and join us in room 312 on Thursday, Nov.15th

** Athletics**

• Online winter sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the winter season by registering NOW.   Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please check with the nurse's office to be sure you are cleared to participate. 

START DATE:

 All sports  begin tryouts on Monday, November. November 26, 2018.  

SPORT INFORMATION NIGHT: 

Wednesday, November 14th is Winter Sports Information Night for athletes and their parents/guardian.  Time:  6:30 p.m. in the High School Gymnasium.  Meet the coaches, get schedules, find out about practice schedules, etc.  Hope to see you there!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER & PAY:

Deadline for registration & payment is November 16th