Monday , December 18th, 2017

Monday
December 18th, 2017
Day 2
Drop A
Lunch - E Period
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Please see sports schedule listed for:December 18th - January 2, 2017 posted at the end of the morning announcements
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POCU's KWANZAA Celebration is tomorrow @ 3pm in the cafeteria. All are welcome.
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French Club: We would like to thank everybody who contributed to the success of the French/Francophone Dinner. It was a wonderful cultural event. Merci!
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 "Students For a Free Tibet - "Dumpling Sale" - today - after school! 
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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 all girls planning on playing girls lacrosse in the Spring.  Come to an informational meeting to get the pre-season Wall Ball Challenge information on Wednesday the 20th at 3:00 p.m. in Room 117.  If you are unable to come or have any further questions please contact Annick Sheridan (annicksheridan@gmail.com) or Rachel Kawall (kawallrr@arps.org).
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The "High School Doctor For A Day" program is a selective mentoring program for Juniors and Seniors who are seriously interested in the field of medicine. Students who are selected spend an entire day with a physician observing daily rounds, office visits, surgery and emergency care. If you are interested in applying, get the application materials in the Guidance Office.
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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 5More details and the application can be found here:yiddishbookcenter.org/great-jewish-books

Please see sports schedule listed below:

    Dec. 18th
§   5:30p Chicopee Comprehensive HS - G/JV/Basketball
 7:00p Chicopee Comprehensive HS - G/V/Basketball 

Dec. 19th
§    5:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Minnechaug Reg. HS- B/V/Swimming 
 5:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Minnechaug Reg. HS- G/V/Swimming 

Dec. 20th
§   3:30p EVENT UPDATE-- East Longmeadow HS - B/F/Basketball 
§   5:30p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Basketball 
§   7:00p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Basketball 
 7:00p @ Easthampton HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

Dec. 21st
§    5:30p @ Springfield Central HS - G/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Springfield Central HS - G/V/Basketball

Dec. 22nd

§  12:00p EARLY RELEASE
§   5:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Belchertown HS - B/V/Swimming 
§   5:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Swimming 
§   5:30p @ Fitchburg HS - B/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Fitchburg HS - B/V/Basketball

Dec. 27th
      VACATION
 8:30a BOYS INDOOR TRACK 

Dec. 28th
§  VACATION
§   5:30p @ Ludlow HS - G/JV/Basketball 
§   7:00p @ Ludlow HS - G/V/Basketball 
 8:30p @ Ludlow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

Dec. 29th
§  @ Longmeadow HS - B/F/Basketball
VACATION

Jan. 2nd

§  5:00p East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Swimming 
§   5:00p East Longmeadow HS - G/V/Swimming

 5:00p ALPINE SKI TEAM PRACTICE