Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Tuesday
January 23rd, 2018
Day 6

A Period Exam:  7:45 - 9:45
B Period :            9:50 -10:40 (Semester 2)

F Period - Lunch - (Semester 2)
Lunch 1:  10:45 - 11:15
Lunch 2:  11:15 - 11:45
Lunch 3:  11:45 - 12:15

G Period 12:20 - 2:20
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Please see sports schedule listed for : January 22nd - January 28th, at the end of the announcements.
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It is time to sign-up for the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) that takes place Wednesday February 7, during E and F period (early release day). There are two levels of math contests, one for 9th and 10th grade students and one for students with experience in Integrated 3H and 4H.  To sign-up, see your math teacher or go to room 221.  The deadline for signing-up is Friday, February 2nd.  You will find sample questions at https://artofproblemsolving.com/wiki/index.php?title=American_Mathematics_Competitions
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-Bake sale this Wednesday!  Come support class of 2019!
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There will be NO Best Buddies meeting today, 1/23. We will be meeting again on January 30th. See you then for friendship, games, and snacks!

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Students from Kanegasaki, Japan have been coming to Amherst for over 25 years. This year will mark the second year of High School participation, and Host Families are needed March 21-25. This cultural exchange program has been the core of the long standing relationship that has linked our two Sister Cities. If your family is interested in hosting, please pick up an application from Mr. Kropf in room 225 at the High School (kropfa@arps.org) or Ms. Boyd, Guidance Counselor at the Middle School (boydd@arps.org).
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Heads up -- the library will be closed during the academic day next WednesdayThursday,  and Friday so staff can re-shelve books and get the library ready for the second semester. We WILL be open before and after school on these days.  We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.
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As the war in Syria enters a critical phase centered on Idlib Provence where 2.6 million civilians face hourly bombings by their own government, Syrians feel more voiceless and deserted by the international community than ever. ARHS, we cannot let Syrian civilians go unheard. This Wednesday and Thursday during lunch in the cafeteria and after school in room 325, the Refugees in Distress club will be facilitating calls to members of Congress urging action on key legislation supporting the Syrian people. Your meaningful call takes only 2 minutes and a script is available to help you with the call . Let's show that ARHS supports the people of Syria.  
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Senior Art students: The Dolly Lancaster Art Award a $500 scholarship for graduating senior who will be majoring in visual arts. The application and list of requirements is in the guidance office - most of which you already have! Students who wish to apply for this award must complete the application and submit it to the scholarship chair by April 9, 2018.
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Come pick up the hottest issue of The Graphic, ARHS's school newspaper, in the box outside the cafeteria. This issue has tons of powerful features including (but not limited to): the Me Too movement, vaping, teen pregnancy, older siblings who care for their younger siblings, teens with chronic illness, homophobia, a Brazilian sports duo, technology, entertainment, and much much more!
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Summer Workshop in Math
This workshop is for female rising senior High School Students
9 days at Duke University 
June 19-29 (Full support for travel and accommodations)
Application and problem solutions due on Feb. 1 2018

All information and application materials can be found at
http://www.math.duke.edu/SWIM/SWIM2018/index.html

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Seniors - the deadline for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship for minority students is February 1.
Look at their website www.jackierobinson.org for information.
It's also listed in Naviance on the scholarships page.
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Please see sports schedule listed below:

January 22

§  NO SCHOOL - CURRICULUM DAY
§   5:15p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Holyoke HS - B/F/Basketball 
§   5:30p Holyoke HS - B/JV/Basketball 
§   7:00p Holyoke HS - B/V/Basketball 


  January 23



§   5:00p Chicopee Comprehensive HS - B/V/Swimming
§   5:00p Chicopee Comprehensive HS - G/V/Swimming 
§   5:00p ALPINE SKI PRACTICE (RACE MAKE-UP IF NEEDED)
§   5:30p Granby Jr./Sr. HS- G/JV/Basketball 
§   6:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ South Hadley HS - B/V/Ice Hockey
§   7:00p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Basketball 


  January 24


§  3:30p TEAM PHOTOS - BOYS INDOOR TRACK, JV & VARSITY HOCKEY, SWIM TEAM & BOYS BASKETBALL
§   4:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Westfield HS - B/F/Basketball

January 25


§  4:00p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/F/Basketball 
§   5:00p TBD - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
§   5:00p TBD - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
§   5:30p Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/JV/Basketball
§   7:00p Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/V/Basketball 

January 26


§   3:45p TBD - B/V/Indoor Track
§   3:45p TBD - B/V/Indoor Track
§   4:00p @ Monson HS - B/V/Swimming 
§   4:00p @ Monson HS - G/V/Swimming 
§   5:30p @ Monson HS - G/JV/Basketball
§   7:00p @ Monson HS - G/V/Basketball

January 27


§     9:30a EVENT UPDATE-- @ Hoosac Valley HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic
§    9:30a EVENT UPDATE-- @ Hoosac Valley HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic
§    10:00a INDOOR TRACK - STATE COACHES MEET
§    1:00p Wahconah Regional HS - B/V/Ice Hockey

January 28


     12:40p Southwick Regional School - B/JV/Ice Hockey