Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Wednesdaay
January 24th, 2018
Day 7
D Period Exam:  9:50 - 10:45
A Period:            9:50 - 10:45
C Period:            Lunch 1: 10:50 - 11:20 - Science, Tech. Art, English , Ell, AAC, Dir.Study
                           Lunch 2: 11:20 - 11:50 -  Math, Social Studies
                           Lunch 3: 11:50 - 12:20 - PE, Health, F&C, Performing Arts, World Lang., ELL
E Period:            12:25 - 1:20
G Period:            1:25 - 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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Career Day Selection Sheets must be turned in today. 10th and 11th grade students only. You may drop them off in Rm 207  or in the Cafeteria during lunch.  Please be sure to include your full name at the top of the sheet.   If you lost your sheet, you can get a new one in the Cafeteria and complete it during lunch.
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C Period Directed Study:  For today only, the Directed Study that meets in the Cafeteria usually, will meet in the library. Only students listed on the roster of that study will be admitted; the Library is otherwise closed for the day.
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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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Seniors:  If you are thinking about attending a community college next year, have you signed up to meet with their Admissions representatives at ARHS yet?  If not, do it today!  Also, complete the online, no essay applications ASAP.  Schedule: STCC January 30; GCC February 6; HCC February 7
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Nursery child care needed for 2 hours on Sunday mornings. Must be 18 years old.  Good Pay!  See the Job Book in Guidance for details.
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Do you believe in God? Descartes does, and thinks he can convince you in three simple steps. Come to philosophy club today (Wednesday the 24th) after school to learn about Descartes’ ontological proof. Room 113. There will be snacks. Questions? Ask Tristan Whalen.
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Join us in SAGA this Thursday, after school, in room 113. Come help us plan upcoming events for the year!
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-The International Students Club invites you to join them in a screening of the South African film, Sarafina!.  Film will be shown in two parts this Thursday and next Thursday from 3-3:45PM in room 145.  Hope you can make it!
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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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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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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