December 15th, 2017
Day 1
Drop G
Lunch - D Period
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Please see sports schedule listed for: December 10th - December 16th posted at the end of the morning announcements
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TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION FOR SENIORS: There are only 5-1/2 school days left before the holiday break, during which time all applications with January 1st deadlines must be processed. In order to be sure your apps are submitted on time, you must do the following:
- Match your Common App and Naviance Accounts
- Make sure you've listed your schools in both Naviance and the Common App
- Request a transcript be sent to each school
- Check in with any of your recommending teachers, who have not yet submitted their letter for you, to remind them of your deadline and make sure you have provided them with everything they need to write your rec
- For income eligible students, request a fee waiver in the Common App or pick up a hard copy from Guidance to mail to non CA schools
- For those who applied early, update your Naviance account with admissions decisions; add schools if denied or deferred, delete remaining schools if you've been accepted and plan to attend
If you have any questions at all, please stop by and see Mrs. Tracy in room 309 or Mrs. Cappelli in Guidance.
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Seniors - If you were thinking of taking the AFL-CIO Labor History Exam in February (multiple choice questions covering the history and structure of the labor movement in America and an essay of 500 words or less on a topic selected by the committee), sign up in the Guidance Office by 9:00 AM TODAY December 15th. Mrs Cappelli has study guides to help prepare for the test which will be given in the Guidance Office on Wednesday, February 7th, right after school for 1 hour.
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If you are a sophmore or junior who loves to read, enjoys creative & thoughtful group discussions, and cares about/curious about Jewish culture...consider applying to the Great Jewish Books summer program at the Yiddish Book Ctr in Amherst. Students come from across North America from diverse religious affiliations & family backgrounds. Participants will read and engage with modern Jewish literature. You will study with college professors, meet authors, and make lasting friendships. Every admitted student receives a scholarship for the full cost of tuition, room and board, books, and special events. There are two sessions: July 22-27 and July 29-August 3. The deadline to apply is March 5. More details and the application can be found here:yiddishbookcenter.org/great-jewish-books .
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Come to the "1st Annual ARHS Family Feud" 2018 Fundraiser as seen in the T.V. show. This will be held next Thursday, December 21st at 7:00 P.M. in the auditorium. If you wish to participate, you need to form a five person "family" and see Peter Treyz to be approved. Only 8 teams accepted, $15 per team. Winners will get a prize. Tickets will be $3.00 at lunch and $5.00 at the door. Come to the library during D Period to be surveyed for questions.
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Want a chance to win $15 to the Black Sheep, $50 to Hampshire Bike Exchange, or a free interior design consult worth $250? Enter into the Class of 2019's Holiday Raffle for these prizes and more. Tickets will be for sale at lunches this Thursday and Friday. Contact Leif Maynard, Bona Lee, Jen Hodgkins, Oscar Triggs, or Wyoming McGinn with questions.
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If you are a sophmore or junior who loves to read, enjoys creative & thoughtful group discussions, and cares about/curious about Jewish culture...consider applying to the Great Jewish Books summer program at the Yiddish Book Ctr in Amherst. Students come from across North America from diverse religious affiliations & family backgrounds. Participants will read and engage with modern Jewish literature. You will study with college professors, meet authors, and make lasting friendships. Every admitted student receives a scholarship for the full cost of tuition, room and board, books, and special events. There are two sessions: July 22-27 and July 29-August 3. The deadline to apply is March 5. More details and the application can be found here:yiddishbookcenter.org/
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Come to the "1st Annual ARHS Family Feud" 2018 Fundraiser as seen in the T.V. show. This will be held next Thursday, December 21st at 7:00 P.M. in the auditorium. If you wish to participate, you need to form a five person "family" and see Peter Treyz to be approved. Only 8 teams accepted, $15 per team. Winners will get a prize. Tickets will be $3.00 at lunch and $5.00 at the door. Come to the library during D Period to be surveyed for questions.
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Want a chance to win $15 to the Black Sheep, $50 to Hampshire Bike Exchange, or a free interior design consult worth $250? Enter into the Class of 2019's Holiday Raffle for these prizes and more. Tickets will be for sale at lunches this Thursday and Friday. Contact Leif Maynard, Bona Lee, Jen Hodgkins, Oscar Triggs, or Wyoming McGinn with questions.
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Come support the Class of 2020 morning hot chocolate/cider sale,Today! Friday 12/15! Stop INSIDE and grab a delicious hot cocoa or hot cider! Whipped cream, marshmallows, and donuts will also be available.
Don;t forget to also buy an Amherst Hurricanes cell phone wallet with the Amherst Hurricanes logo on it, $5! contact Eli Slovin or Aarti Lamberg with any questions
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December 10th - December 16th., 2017
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5:30p Frontier Regional School - G/JV/Basketball
12:30p
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Please see Sports Schedule listed below:
December 10th - December 16th., 2017
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dec. 10th
11:30a @ Agawam HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey
3:00p GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE
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Dec 11th
5:30p @ Taconic HS - B/JV/Basketball
7:00p @ Taconic HS - B/V/Basketball
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Dec 12th
§ 5:00p Westfield HS - B/V/Swimming
5:00p Westfield HS - G/V/Swimming
5:30p Hopkins Academy- G/JV/Basketball
7:00p Hopkins Academy- G/V/Basketball
7:00p Hopkins Academy- G/V/Basketball
Dec. 15th
5:30p Frontier Regional School - G/JV/Basketball
6:45p Longmeadow HS- B/V/Indoor Track
6:45p Longmeadow HS- G/V/Indoor Track
7:00p Frontier Regional School - G/V/Basketball
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Dec. 16th
12:30p
@ West Springfield HS- B/V/Ice Hockey
