Wednesday, January 2, 2019

    Day 6
    D Period Lunch
    Drop E

  • The Goldbug Yearbook Staff are happy to announce that we will be hosting a contest to have art featured in the yearbook! This year we are basing our art theme on the original Goldbug yearbook from 1918; you will see flyers around the school with examples, and you can see hard copies by looking at the yearbook in the library. We are looking for a cover, headlines for sections (like Athletics, Class of 2019, Superlatives, etc), and comics that relate to life in the school. In addition to having your art featured forever in the yearbook, we will also give prizes (TBD) to the artists whose pieces get featured! Contact Miss Garrity in Guidance with any questions. Deadline will be February 1st.
  • Students who took the PSAT this October:  PSAT results with item analysis are available to pick up in the Guidance office.    Here's what it is:  it's your answer to every question, whether right or wrong, by item...and the actual test booklet with it so you can look at the question and learn from what you got wrong.  This is a great way to  focus your preparation for the SAT to target areas of challenge. (We won't keep them forever, so come pick yours up!)
  • Musical auditions have come and gone, but your chance to be in the musical has not!  Did you know that we never cut anyone from the musical cast?  Rehearsals start January 7 - consider walking in to the auditorium after break and join this massive - and very enjoyable - way to spend your winter.
  • Any student interested in participating in the Black College Tour over April Break, please contact Ms. Custard (room 307) for an application as soon as possible. This week long tour is sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Springfield. 




**ATHLETICS**




REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!
AMHERST-PELHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is happy to offer a Conditioning Program for the Winter 2018-19 season. This is open to both ARMS & ARHS students.
Where? ARHS Weight Room 
When? Monday & Wednesday 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. or Tuesday & Thursday 3:15 pm - 4:30 p.m.
Dates - January 7, 2019 - March 7, 2019
Two Day Cost -     Full Fee $58        Reduced Lunch Fee $32           Free Lunch Fee $27 
Four Day Cost  -   Full Fee $116       Reduced Lunch Fee $64           Free Lunch Fee $54 
The Athletic Department is sponsoring an nine week conditioning program for spring sports, and anyone else who wants to get into shape. This is a good opportunity to get a jump on the competition. If you wait until the season starts it’s too late. The program will focus on the following areas: flexibility, mobility, strength, endurance, speed, and mental preparation. The program will be Monday through Thursday from 3:15 until 4:30. Participants will be given a workout for Friday and Saturday to do on their own. 
Families can register for Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday, or all four days.
The program will consist of running, hills, dynamic stretching, static stretching, cardio, and weight lifting.
Registration is open now. 


Friday, December 21, 2018

    Day 5
    E Period Lunch
    Drop D

  • Schools for Africa: Please come pick up your popcorn orders by the end of the day today in Madame's room (room 147).
  • The Goldbug Yearbook Staff are happy to announce that we will be hosting a contest to have art featured in the yearbook! This year we are basing our art theme on the original Goldbug yearbook from 1918; you will see flyers around the school with examples, and you can see hard copies by looking at the yearbook in the library. We are looking for a cover, headlines for sections (like Athletics, Class of 2019, Superlatives, etc), and comics that relate to life in the school. In addition to having your art featured forever in the yearbook, we will also give prizes (TBD) to the artists whose pieces get featured! Contact Miss Garrity in Guidance with any questions. Deadline will be February 1st.
  • Students who took the PSAT this October:  PSAT results with item analysis are available to pick up in the Guidance office.    Here's what it is:  it's your answer to every question, whether right or wrong, by item...and the actual test booklet with it so you can look at the question and learn from what you got wrong.  This is a great way to  focus your preparation for the SAT to target areas of challenge. (We won't keep them forever, so come pick yours up!)
  • ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: THIS IS A REMINDER THAT TODAY, FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 WILL BE A FULL DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS.
  • TODAY, December 21st, the Literary Club will be having an informal meeting in room 174. We will be watching a movie that's related to the book that we're reading currently, and eating yummy snacks as a send off before holiday break! The next meeting that we'll be having book discussions will be Monday, January 8th, at 3 pm in 174. Hope to see you there
  • Musical auditions have come and gone, but your chance to be in the musical has not!  Did you know that we never cut anyone from the musical cast?  Rehearsals start January 7 - consider walking in to the auditorium after break and join this massive - and very enjoyable - way to spend your winter.
  • Any student interested in participating in the Black College Tour over April Break, please contact Ms. Custard (room 307) for an application as soon as possible. This week long tour is sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Springfield. 




**ATHLETICS**




REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!
AMHERST-PELHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is happy to offer a Conditioning Program for the Winter 2018-19 season. This is open to both ARMS & ARHS students.
Where? ARHS Weight Room 
When? Monday & Wednesday 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. or Tuesday & Thursday 3:15 pm - 4:30 p.m.
Dates - January 7, 2019 - March 7, 2019
Two Day Cost -     Full Fee $58        Reduced Lunch Fee $32           Free Lunch Fee $27 
Four Day Cost  -   Full Fee $116       Reduced Lunch Fee $64           Free Lunch Fee $54 
The Athletic Department is sponsoring an nine week conditioning program for spring sports, and anyone else who wants to get into shape. This is a good opportunity to get a jump on the competition. If you wait until the season starts it’s too late. The program will focus on the following areas: flexibility, mobility, strength, endurance, speed, and mental preparation. The program will be Monday through Thursday from 3:15 until 4:30. Participants will be given a workout for Friday and Saturday to do on their own. 
Families can register for Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday, or all four days.
The program will consist of running, hills, dynamic stretching, static stretching, cardio, and weight lifting.
Registration is open now. 



December 21
 5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Belchertown HS - B/V/Swimming 
 5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Belchertown HS - G/V/Swimming 
 5:30p @ Belchertown HS - G/JV/Basketball 
 7:00p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Basketball 

December 22
10:00a BOYS AND GIRLS INDOOR TRACK
12:00p Belchertown Youth Lacrosse - B/JV/Ice Hockey 
 6:00p Belchertown HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

December 27
 VACATION
 4:00p Longmeadow HS - B/F/Basketball 
 5:30p @ Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Basketball 
 7:00p @ Longmeadow HS - B/V/Basketball 

December 28
 VACATION
12:00p BOYS & GIRLS INDOOR TRACK 

December 29
11:00a Fitchburg HS - B/JV/Basketball 
12:30p Fitchburg HS - B/V/Basketball
 7:00p @ Drury HS - B/V/Ice Hockey

December 31
 VACATION
 9:30a @ TBD - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
 9:30a @ TBD - G/V/Skiing - Nordic

Thursday, December 20, 2018

    
    Day 4
    E Period Lunch
    Drop C




  • Students who took the PSAT this October:  PSAT results with item analysis are available to pick up in the Guidance office.Here's what it is:  it's your answer to every question, whether right or wrong, by item...and the actual test booklet with it so you can look at the question and learn from what you got wrong.  This is a great way to  focus your preparation for the SAT to target areas of challenge. (We won't keep them forever, so come pick yours up!)
  • ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: THIS IS A REMINDER THAT TOMORROW, FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 WILL BE A FULL DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS.
  • TOMORROW, December 21st, the Literary Club will be having an informal meeting in room 174. We will be watching a movie that's related to the book that we're reading currently, and eating yummy snacks as a send off before holiday break! The next meeting that we'll be having book discussions will be Monday, January 8th, at 3 pm in 174. Hope to see you there
  • The National Guard will host an information session for interested students today at 2:30 in Guidance.
  • Musical auditions have come and gone, but your chance to be in the musical has not!  Did you know that we never cut anyone from the musical cast?  Rehearsals start January 7 - consider walking in to the auditorium after break and join this massive - and very enjoyable - way to spend your winter.
  • Any student interested in participating in the Black College Tour over April Break, please contact Ms. Custard (room 307) for an application as soon as possible. This week long tour is sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Springfield. 
  • TODAY, December 20th, students are invited to gather in Room 169 from 2:30-3:30pm to discuss recent anti-Semitic events that have occurred in Amherst and in the world and they will  have an opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns.  School and district administrators, School counseling staff, and Rabbi Benjamin Weiner from the JCA will be present for this student-led discussion.



**ATHLETICS**



December 20
 5:30p East Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Basketball 
 5:30p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/F/Basketball 
 6:00p @ Easthampton HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey
 7:00p East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Basketball 

December 21
 5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Belchertown HS - B/V/Swimming 
 5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Belchertown HS - G/V/Swimming 
 5:30p @ Belchertown HS - G/JV/Basketball 
 7:00p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Basketball 

December 22
10:00a BOYS AND GIRLS INDOOR TRACK
12:00p Belchertown Youth Lacrosse - B/JV/Ice Hockey 
 6:00p Belchertown HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

December 27
 VACATION
 4:00p Longmeadow HS - B/F/Basketball 
 5:30p @ Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Basketball 
 7:00p @ Longmeadow HS - B/V/Basketball 

December 28
 VACATION
12:00p BOYS & GIRLS INDOOR TRACK 

December 29
11:00a Fitchburg HS - B/JV/Basketball 
12:30p Fitchburg HS - B/V/Basketball
 7:00p @ Drury HS - B/V/Ice Hockey

December 31
 VACATION
 9:30a @ TBD - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
 9:30a @ TBD - G/V/Skiing - Nordic

    Wednesday, December 19, 2018

        Day 3
        E Period Lunch
        Drop B



    • "The Science Olympiad is having a bake sale today. Come support the team!"
    • Any student interested in participating in the Black College Tour over April Break, please contact Ms. Custard (room 307) for an application as soon as possible. This week long tour is sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Springfield. 
    • TOMORROW, December 20th, students are invited to gather in Room 169 from 2:30-3:30pm to discuss recent anti-Semitic events that have occurred in Amherst and in the world and they will  have an opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns.  School and district administrators, School counseling staff, and Rabbi Benjamin Weiner from the JCA will be present for this student-led discussion.
    • The Outing Club will be offering hot drinks for your cold morning TOMORROW. Hot cocoa, cider or tea, only a dollar, and you can find out more about our winter backpacking program! Look for the table in front of the school, or at lunch, or come after school to room 225 for more information.
    • All of last year's ceramic work will be given away when we return from break. Even work from AR[T]HS! Please come check if you have anything left on the cart
    • The French club is proud to announce that we will be starting our first ever book drive for elementary school students in Dakar, Senegal this week. Please consider bringing in any children's books (in French or English) you may have lying around, or any extra general school supplies you may have. Collection boxes can be found around the school. Contact Jamie Simonson or Madame Cissé for any questions. Also, thank you so much to all who supported the French/Francophone Dinner. It was a great success. Merci!
    • ATTENTION SENIORS WHO APPLIED EARLY ACTION OR EARLY DECISION 

      Most of you will be receiving decisions for your early applications soon.  Be sure to update the outcome(s) in Naviance, as well inform either Ms. Garrity in the Guidance Office or Mrs. Tracy in room 309.  If you were accepted at an ED school or an EA school you plan to attend, please delete all other applications in your Naviance account.  If you were deferred on denied and need some guidance about your next step, make an appointment to see Mrs. Ross or your counselor for help.  Also, be sure to add all other schools to which you will be applying and that have January 1 deadlines in Naviance by December 19.  Don't forget to also request transcripts be sent to each, and to list those schools, if applicable, in your Common Application.

      College visiting today:

      • Johnson & Wales University, Providence at 11am
      **ATHLETICS**


      December 19
       7:00p @ Southwick Regional School - B/V/Ice Hockey

      December 20
       5:30p East Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Basketball 
       5:30p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/F/Basketball 
       6:00p @ Easthampton HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey
       7:00p East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Basketball 

      December 21
       5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Belchertown HS - B/V/Swimming 
       5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Belchertown HS - G/V/Swimming 
       5:30p @ Belchertown HS - G/JV/Basketball 
       7:00p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Basketball 

      December 22
      10:00a BOYS AND GIRLS INDOOR TRACK
      12:00p Belchertown Youth Lacrosse - B/JV/Ice Hockey 
       6:00p Belchertown HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

      December 27
       VACATION
       4:00p Longmeadow HS - B/F/Basketball 
       5:30p @ Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Basketball 
       7:00p @ Longmeadow HS - B/V/Basketball 

      December 28
       VACATION
      12:00p BOYS & GIRLS INDOOR TRACK 

      December 29
      11:00a Fitchburg HS - B/JV/Basketball 
      12:30p Fitchburg HS - B/V/Basketball
       7:00p @ Drury HS - B/V/Ice Hockey

      December 31
       VACATION
       9:30a @ TBD - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
       9:30a @ TBD - G/V/Skiing - Nordic

        Tuesday, December 18, 2018

            Day 2
            E Period Lunch
            Drop A



        • Any student interested in participating in the Black College Tour over April Break, please contact Ms. Custard (room 307) for an application as soon as possible. This week long tour is sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Springfield. 
        • On Thursday, December 20th, students are invited to gather in Room 169 from 2:30-3:30pm to discuss recent anti-Semitic events that have occurred in Amherst and in the world and they will  have an opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns.  School and district administrators, School counseling staff, and Rabbi Benjamin Weiner from the JCA will be present for this student-led discussion.
        • The Outing Club will be offering hot drinks for your cold morning this Thursday. Hot cocoa, cider or tea, only a dollar, and you can find out more about our winter backpacking program! Look for the table in front of the school, or at lunch, or come after school to room 225 for more information.
        • All of last year's ceramic work will be given away when we return from break. Even work from AR[T]HS! Please come check if you have anything left on the cart
        • The French club is proud to announce that we will be starting our first ever book drive for elementary school students in Dakar, Senegal this week. Please consider bringing in any children's books (in French or English) you may have lying around, or any extra general school supplies you may have. Collection boxes can be found around the school. Contact Jamie Simonson or Madame Cissé for any questions. Also, thank you so much to all who supported the French/Francophone Dinner. It was a great success. Merci!
        • ATTENTION SENIORS WHO APPLIED EARLY ACTION OR EARLY DECISION 

          Most of you will be receiving decisions for your early applications soon.  Be sure to update the outcome(s) in Naviance, as well inform either Ms. Garrity in the Guidance Office or Mrs. Tracy in room 309.  If you were accepted at an ED school or an EA school you plan to attend, please delete all other applications in your Naviance account.  If you were deferred on denied and need some guidance about your next step, make an appointment to see Mrs. Ross or your counselor for help.  Also, be sure to add all other schools to which you will be applying and that have January 1 deadlines in Naviance by December 19.  Don't forget to also request transcripts be sent to each, and to list those schools, if applicable, in your Common Application.

          **ATHLETICS**

          December 18
           5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/V/Swimming 
           5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Minnechaug Reg. HS - G/V/Swimming 
           5:30p Ludlow HS - G/JV/Basketball 
           7:00p Ludlow HS - G/V/Basketball

          December 19
           7:00p @ Southwick Regional School - B/V/Ice Hockey

          December 20
           5:30p East Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Basketball 
           5:30p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/F/Basketball 
           6:00p @ Easthampton HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey
           7:00p East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Basketball 

          December 21
           5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Belchertown HS - B/V/Swimming 
           5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Belchertown HS - G/V/Swimming 
           5:30p @ Belchertown HS - G/JV/Basketball 
           7:00p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Basketball 

          December 22
          10:00a BOYS AND GIRLS INDOOR TRACK
          12:00p Belchertown Youth Lacrosse - B/JV/Ice Hockey 
           6:00p Belchertown HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

          December 27
           VACATION
           4:00p Longmeadow HS - B/F/Basketball 
           5:30p @ Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Basketball 
           7:00p @ Longmeadow HS - B/V/Basketball 

          December 28
           VACATION
          12:00p BOYS & GIRLS INDOOR TRACK 

          December 29
          11:00a Fitchburg HS - B/JV/Basketball 
          12:30p Fitchburg HS - B/V/Basketball
           7:00p @ Drury HS - B/V/Ice Hockey

          December 31
           VACATION
           9:30a @ TBD - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
           9:30a @ TBD - G/V/Skiing - Nordic


          Monday, December 17, 2018

              Day 1
              D Period Lunch
              Drop G


          • The French club is proud to announce that we will be starting our first ever book drive for elementary school students in Dakar, Senegal this week. Please consider bringing in any children's books (in French or English) you may have lying around, or any extra general school supplies you may have. Collection boxes can be found around the school. Contact Jamie Simonson or Madame Cissé for any questions. Also, thank you so much to all who supported the French/Francophone Dinner. It was a great success. Merci!
          • It's time to AUDITION for the musical Auditions are TODAY, Monday and Tomorrow, Tuesday. All information you need on the auditorium doors.  Minimal prep is needed - and we love love love newcomers and/or folks with little experience on stage.  Come be a part of something you'll still talk about 10 years from now - see Mr. Bechtold, Mr. Fruth or Mr. Peterson with questions.
          • ATTENTION SENIORS WHO APPLIED EARLY ACTION OR EARLY DECISION 

            Most of you will be receiving decisions for your early applications soon.  Be sure to update the outcome(s) in Naviance, as well inform either Ms. Garrity in the Guidance Office or Mrs. Tracy in room 309.  If you were accepted at an ED school or an EA school you plan to attend, please delete all other applications in your Naviance account.  If you were deferred on denied and need some guidance about your next step, make an appointment to see Mrs. Ross or your counselor for help.  Also, be sure to add all other schools to which you will be applying and that have January 1 deadlines in Naviance by December 19.  Don't forget to also request transcripts be sent to each, and to list those schools, if applicable, in your Common Application.

            **ATHLETICS**

            • There will be a brief softball meeting TODAY Monday, December 17th @ 3 p.m. in Room 111 for folks that played this past spring.  We'll hand out pins and letters to those that did not receive them.  Mr. Ferro will be on hand to answer any questions about the upcoming season.



            Friday, December 14, 2018

                Day 7
                D Period Lunch
                Drop F


            • There will be a Bake Sale today after school in front of the cafeteria.
            • It's time to AUDITION for the musical Auditions are on Monday and Tuesday, with all information you need on the auditorium doors.  Minimal prep is needed - and we love love love newcomers and/or folks with little experience on stage.  Come be a part of something you'll still talk about 10 years from now - see Mr. Bechtold, Mr. Fruth or Mr. Peterson with questions.
            • Dance Concert this Friday Dec. 14 in the high school auditorium at 7:00pm  Students from both the middle and high school dance classes will be performing pieces from the semester.  Admission is free and we are raising money for a ballet school in Rio de Janeiro. Come. It'll be fun :)
            • ATTENTION SENIORS WHO APPLIED EARLY ACTION OR EARLY DECISION 

              Most of you will be receiving decisions for your early applications soon.  Be sure to update the outcome(s) in Naviance, as well inform either Ms. Garrity in the Guidance Office or Mrs. Tracy in room 309.  If you were accepted at an ED school or an EA school you plan to attend, please delete all other applications in your Naviance account.  If you were deferred on denied and need some guidance about your next step, make an appointment to see Mrs. Ross or your counselor for help.  Also, be sure to add all other schools to which you will be applying and that have January 1 deadlines in Naviance by December 19.  Don't forget to also request transcripts be sent to each, and to list those schools, if applicable, in your Common Application.

              **ATHLETICS**

              • There will be a brief softball meeting on Monday, December 17th @ 3 p.m. in Room 111 for folks that played this past spring.  We'll hand out pins and letters to those that did not receive them.  Mr. Ferro will be on hand to answer any questions about the upcoming season.

              December 14
               3:45p @ TBD - B/V/Indoor Track 
               3:45p @ TBD - G/V/Indoor Track 
               6:00p @ Hopkins Academy - G/JV/Basketball 
               7:30p @ Hopkins Academy - G/V/Basketball 

              December 15
              10:00a BOYS & GIRLS INDOOR TRACK
               2:00p @ Chicopee HS - B/V/Ice Hockey

              Thursday, December 13, 2018

                  Day 6
                  D Period Lunch
                  Drop E



              • Dance Concert this Friday Dec. 14 in the high school auditorium at 7:00pm  Students from both the middle and high school dance classes will be performing pieces from the semester.  Admission is free and we are raising money for a ballet school in Rio de Janeiro. Come. It'll be fun :)
              • IMPORTANT COLLEGE APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR SENIORS:  There are more than 100 applications listed in Naviance with no deadlines indicated.  Please check today to see if any of these applications are yours.  Failure to include a deadline could result in late submissions to colleges. If you want to insure you school materials are sent out in a timely manner, please stop by and see Miss Garrity in the Guidance Office or Mrs. Tracy in room 309 regarding this. Also, be sure you are checking your email regularly for any questions we might have during processing.  Timely responses are appreciated!
              • Audition slots for Tuck Everlasting are now findable on the auditorium doors, with sign-ups for this Monday and Tuesday.  Auditions are highly-encouraged for anyone that wants to be on stage for the show this winter.  Come prepared with 30 seconds of a song that shows off your voice (no accompaniment) and to read a short scene from the play.  We'll keep it easy-going and will give you cookie when you're done!  Detailed info is also on the auditorium doors - or just see Mr. Bechtold with any questions.  Hurray!
              • This winter, UMASS is launching a new online Certificate Program in Film Studies, and it is open to high school students! You can take "Introduction to Filmmaking" taught from Spain by Catalan Filmmaker David Casals-Roma (course in English). The class is 3 credits, and will teach you all the basics of making a short film! Starts December 26th. See Guidance for details on how to enroll!

              **ATHLETICS**

              • There will be a brief softball meeting on Monday, December 17th @ 3 p.m. in Room 111 for folks that played this past spring.  We'll hand out pins and letters to those that did not receive them.  Mr. Ferro will be on hand to answer any questions about the upcoming season.


              December 13
               4:00p Chicopee HS - B/F/Basketball 
               5:30p @ Chicopee HS - B/JV/Basketball 
               7:00p @ Chicopee HS - B/V/Basketball 

              December 14
               3:45p @ TBD - B/V/Indoor Track 
               3:45p @ TBD - G/V/Indoor Track 
               6:00p @ Hopkins Academy - G/JV/Basketball 
               7:30p @ Hopkins Academy - G/V/Basketball 

              December 15
              10:00a BOYS & GIRLS INDOOR TRACK
               2:00p @ Chicopee HS - B/V/Ice Hockey