Thursday, October 30, 2019

Thursday Day 2 
Drop A
E-period lunch
  • If you are celebrating Halloween in school, please adhere to the following guidelines: Please do not wear masks or anything that covers your face and please do not bring in simulated weapons or wear inappropriate clothing.Thank You and have a safe and Happy Halloween.
  • The Library- will be closed to lunch students for the foreseeable future. As always, Directed Study students may come to the library with a plan for academic work on passes signed by both an academic teacher and their Directed Study teacher. Students are welcome to speak to Ms. Stocker with any questions or concerns. Thank you for helping to keep the library a respectful and welcoming space for all ARHS students! 
  • Reminder that the deadline to sign up for AP Exams is on Wednesday November 13th. Please bring your payment of $94 to room 207. The reduced fee is $53. Please let Mr. Sadiq know if you have any questions about the fees or exams. Thanks!
  • November 1st is the final deadline for families on free or reduced lunch to request coupon codes for the yearbook! For underclassmen, students on reduced lunch receive a discount of $15 and students on free lunch receive a discount of $25. SENIORS on free OR reduced lunch can receive their yearbooks for FREE. To request a code, please email Crystal Garrity at garrityc@arps.org.
  • Get hyped - it's time to announce this year's WINTER MUSICAL!Come to the auditorium at 2:40 on Friday, November 8 for a brief info meeting to learn about the show, details on how to be involved, and some other key information pertaining to this particular title.Aspiring performers, techies, and pit members should all come.  No idea what this is or if this might be for someone like you?  Yeah - we definitely want you there in particular.
  • Not School Sponsored -Are you an intermediate skier or snowboarder?  Do you like helping people?  If so, consider volunteering with the Mount Snow Adaptive Ski and Snowboarding Program.  You will get all the training you need to assist people with disabilities on the mountain.  The benefits include lifelong friendships and free lift tickets!  Come to the first volunteer training session on Wednesday, November 6th from 2:30-4:30pm in room 312.  Ask Aarti Lamberg, Sora Green, Jonas Camera or Ms. Camera any questions you have about this program.  
  • The Student Advisory Council will meet with Mr. Jones from 2:45 to 3:45 on Monday, November 4th in room 133.  
  • Seniors please note that Ms. Garrity and Ms. Tracy are assembling and sending applications by deadline. Teacher recommendations, transcripts, and counselor recommendations will all be sent at the same time. The fact that something hasn't been sent PRIOR is okay. We will meet the deadline! If you have any questions about your recommendations for teachers and/or transcripts for the Guidance Team, please interact with grace and aplomb. & BREATHE.
           Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Advisor - Deidre Cuffee-Gray
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        College in the Caf
    • 1st Lunch Monday   
    • 2nd Lunch Wednesday Friday
    • 3rd Lunch Tuesday Thursday
            Students can find Deidre Cuffee-Gray, the ARHS College & Career Advisor, for informal                              conversations about college, career and life after ARHS.
  • The Student Advisory council needs your feedback!  Any student who did not complete our survey in advisory last week can still do so.  Check your school gmail account for an email from Mr. Thompson and use the attached link.  If you have trouble accessing the survey, please contact Mr. Thompson or any member of the student advisory council.  The survey will close at 2:20 on Friday.  
  • Nordic skiing informational meeting- TODAY after school at the high school in room 225 at 2:40.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about. In addition, John Morton, former Olympian and World Cup Biathlete, will be giving a talk in the high school library on November 7th at 7pm, mark your calendars!
  • Swimming informational meeting- TODAY after school at the high school in room 112 from 3pm-3:45pm.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about!




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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Wednesday Day 1 
Drop G
D-period lunch
  • If you are celebrating Halloween in school, please adhere to the following guidelines: Please do not wear masks or anything that covers your face and please do not bring in simulated weapons or wear inappropriate clothing.Thank You and have a safe and Happy Halloween.
  • Seniors please note that Ms. Garrity and Ms. Tracy are assembling and sending applications by deadline. Teacher recommendations, transcripts, and counselor recommendations will all be sent at the same time. The fact that something hasn't been sent PRIOR is okay. We will meet the deadline! If you have any questions about your recommendations for teachers and/or transcripts for the Guidance Team, please interact with grace and aplomb. & BREATHE.
  • Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Advisor - Deidre Cuffee-Gray
    --
    College in the Caf
      • 1st Lunch Monday   
      • 2nd Lunch Wednesday Friday
      • 3rd Lunch Tuesday Thursday
    Students can find Deidre Cuffee-Gray, the ARHS College & Career Advisor, for informal conversations about college, career and life after ARHS.
  • The Student Advisory council needs your feedback!  Any student who did not complete our survey in advisory last week can still do so.  Check your school gmail account for an email from Mr. Thompson and use the attached link.  If you have trouble accessing the survey, please contact Mr. Thompson or any member of the student advisory council.  The survey will close at 2:20 on Friday.  
  • Swimming informational meeting- Tomorrow (10/31) after school at the high school in room 112 from 3pm-3:45pm.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about!

  • Nordic skiing informational meeting- Tomorrow (10/31) after school at the high school in room 225 at 2:40.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about. In addition, John Morton, former Olympian and World Cup Biathlete, will be giving a talk in the high school library on November 7th at 7pm, mark your calendars!

  • Restorative Justice Class- Looking to make a difference? Want to tackle and understand the different social issues that are challenging our community today? Want to become an advocate and be a leader within your community? Think about becoming a Restorative Justice Practitioner at ARHS. If you are interested please fill out interested form and let's begin the journey for change.  RJ Course Signup.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Tuesday Day 7  
Drop F
D-period lunch

  • Students that have not received their Student ID's please come to the Main Office and pick them up!
  • Picture Retakes- are TODAY. The photographers will be set up in the Cafeteria Hallway, and will be taking pictures from 9:30am until 2:00pm. If you didn’t like how your pictures came out, please bring your complete picture packet with you during a Directed Study or at Lunch time to have another picture taken. Also, any student or adult who did not get their picture taken yet, please stop bye during a Directed Study, prep period, or at lunch. Thanks!
  • Swimming informational meeting- Thursday (10/31) after school at the high school in room 112 from 3pm-3:45pm.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about!
  • Nordic skiing informational meeting- Thursday (10/31) after school at the high school in room 225 at 2:40.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about. In addition, John Morton, former Olympian and World Cup Biathlete, will be giving a talk in the high school library on November 7th at 7pm, mark your calendars!
  • What better way to enjoy Spooky Season than with ghouls, ghosts, and goblins?Come join Dungeons & Dragons club, and play the oldest role-playing game out there! No experience or equipment necessary--all you need is an active imagination. Our first session will be on TODAY, from 2:30 to 3:45 in room 302. If you are interested in running your very own game, or you have other questions, please email Mr. Lariviere-Werner at larivierewernera@arps.org
  • Restorative Justice Class- Looking to make a difference? Want to tackle and understand the different social issues that are challenging our community today? Want to become an advocate and be a leader within your community? Think about becoming a Restorative Justice Practitioner at ARHS. If you are interested please fill out interested form and let's begin the journey for change.  RJ Course Signup.

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    Monday, October 28, 2019

    Monday Day 6  
    Drop E
    D-period lunch

    • Students that have not received their Student ID's please come to the Main Office and pick them up!
    • Picture Retakes- are tomorrow, Tuesday October 29th. The photographers will be set up in the Cafeteria Hallway, and will be taking pictures from 9:30am until 2:00pm. If you didn’t like how your pictures came out, please bring your complete picture packet with you during a Directed Study or at Lunch time to have another picture taken. Also, any student or adult who did not get their picture taken yet, please stop bye during a Directed Study, prep period, or at lunch. Thanks
    • The Graphic staff will meet TODAY and every day after that (for about 1.5-2 weeks) after school in room 187 while we lay out our next issue of the school newspaper! Regular staffers, please come! And new members welcome! It's great if you can stay from 2:45-4, but any time you can spend is helpful!
    • Swimming informational meeting- Thursday (10/31) after school at the high school in room 112 from 3pm-3:45pm.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about!
    • Restorative Justice Class- Looking to make a difference? Want to tackle and understand the different social issues that are challenging our community today? Want to become an advocate and be a leader within your community? Think about becoming a Restorative Justice Practitioner at ARHS. If you are interested please fill out interested form and let's begin the journey for change.  RJ Course Signup.
    • Nordic skiing informational meeting- Thursday (10/31) after school at the high school in room 225 at 2:40.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about. In addition, John Morton, former Olympian and World Cup Biathlete, will be giving a talk in the high school library on November 7th at 7pm, mark your calendars!
    • Remember that yearbooks are available for pre-order online at arps.picaboo.com! If you are a student on free/reduced lunch who wants a reduced price yearbook, email Miss Garrity (garrityc@arps.org) to get your coupon code. The deadline for applying for a coupon code is NOVEMBER 1ST!
    • What better way to enjoy Spooky Season than with ghouls, ghosts, and goblins?Come join Dungeons & Dragons club, and play the oldest role-playing game out there! No experience or equipment necessary--all you need is an active imagination. Our first session will be on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 2:30 to 3:45 in room 302. If you are interested in running your very own game, or you have other questions, please email Mr. Lariviere-Werner at larivierewernera@arps.org

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    Friday, October 25, 2019

    Friday Day 5 
    Drop D
    E-period lunch

    • The Graphic staff will meet Monday, 10/28 and every day after that (for about 1.5-2 weeks) after school in room 187 while we lay out our next issue of the school newspaper! Regular staffers, please come! And new members welcome! It's great if you can stay from 2:45-4, but any time you can spend is helpful!
    • Women in Engineering Career Day: Meet in the front lobby at 7:45 Monday Oct 28. Dress for the weather, "sensible" shoes for walking to UMass
    • Swimming informational meeting- Thursday (10/31) after school at the high school in room 112 from 3pm-3:45pm.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about!
    • Restorative Justice Class- Looking to make a difference? Want to tackle and understand the different social issues that are challenging our community today? Want to become an advocate and be a leader within your community? Think about becoming a Restorative Justice Practitioner at ARHS. If you are interested please fill out interested form and let's begin the journey for change.  RJ Course Signup.
    • A last few tickets remain for Bing Bong!  - an original immersive play by the ARHS Theater Company.  If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live over 20 lives in a little under an hour, this is for you!  It's uplifting, goofy, serious, and absurd - and all for one person at a time.  Tickets are found online at bit.ly/arps-pa or the Performing Arts webpage via the ARHS website.  $5 for students/staff - this Wednesday-Saturday.
    • Nordic skiing informational meeting- Thursday (10/31) after school at the high school in room 225 at 2:40.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about. In addition, John Morton, former Olympian and World Cup Biathlete, will be giving a talk in the high school library on November 7th at 7pm, mark your calendars!
    • This year's yearbook theme is The 2000s! Throw it back to your childhood- the colors, the games, the movies, the celebs that molded our generation! We want to encourage folks to dress for Halloween as your favorite 2000s celebrity or character, or to wear your favorite 2000s outfit!
    • Remember that yearbooks are available for pre-order online at arps.picaboo.com! If you are a student on free/reduced lunch who wants a reduced price yearbook, email Miss Garrity (garrityc@arps.org) to get your coupon code. The deadline for applying for a coupon code is NOVEMBER 1ST!
    • Senior photos are due on December 20th, with NO exceptions! To submit your photo, email it to Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org!
    • “This year's Minks Halloween prompt is... six word horror stories! Try to write a spooky story in just six words or fewer, like “I just saw my reflection blink”, or “nobody here hired that birthday clown”. Make them scary or funny, and email them to minks@arps.org.”
    • What better way to enjoy Spooky Season than with ghouls, ghosts, and goblins?Come join Dungeons & Dragons club, and play the oldest role-playing game out there! No experience or equipment necessary--all you need is an active imagination. Our first session will be on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 2:30 to 3:45 in room 302. If you are interested in running your very own game, or you have other questions, please email Mr. Lariviere-Werner at larivierewernera@arps.org



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      Thursday, October 24, 2019

      Thursday Day 4 
      Drop C
      E-period lunch
      • Women in Engineering Career Day: Meet in the front lobby at 7:45 Monday Oct 28. Dress for the weather, "sensible" shoes for walking to UMass
      • Swimming informational meeting- Thursday (10/31) after school at the high school in room 112 from 3pm-3:45pm.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about. 
      • Restorative Justice Class- Looking to make a difference? Want to tackle and understand the different social issues that are challenging our community today? Want to become an advocate and be a leader within your community? Think about becoming a Restorative Justice Practitioner at ARHS. If you are interested please fill out interested form and let's begin the journey for change.  RJ Course Signup 
      • Latinos Unidos-Organizational meeting for Thursday October 24, 2019 after school in the RJ classroom, RM 153. Advisors Luis Algarin and Pedro Mendez will answer any questions regarding the club. Come find out what we're all about, All are welcomed.
      • A last few tickets remain for Bing Bong!  - an original immersive play by the ARHS Theater Company.  If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live over 20 lives in a little under an hour, this is for you!  It's uplifting, goofy, serious, and absurd - and all for one person at a time.  Tickets are found online at bit.ly/arps-pa or the Performing Arts webpage via the ARHS website.  $5 for students/staff - this Wednesday-Saturday.
      • Nordic skiing informational meeting- Thursday (10/31) after school at the high school in room 225 at 2:40.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about. In addition, John Morton, former Olympian and World Cup Biathlete, will be giving a talk in the high school library on November 7th at 7pm, mark your calendars
      • This year's yearbook theme is The 2000s! Throw it back to your childhood- the colors, the games, the movies, the celebs that molded our generation! We want to encourage folks to dress for Halloween as your favorite 2000s celebrity or character, or to wear your favorite 2000s outfit!
      • Remember that yearbooks are available for pre-order online at arps.picaboo.com! If you are a student on free/reduced lunch who wants a reduced price yearbook, email Miss Garrity (garrityc@arps.org) to get your coupon code. The deadline for applying for a coupon code is NOVEMBER 1ST!
      • Senior photos are due on December 20th, with NO exceptions! To submit your photo, email it to Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org!
      • “This year's Minks Halloween prompt is... six word horror stories! Try to write a spooky story in just six words or fewer, like “I just saw my reflection blink”, or “nobody here hired that birthday clown”. Make them scary or funny, and email them to minks@arps.org.”
      • What better way to enjoy Spooky Season than with ghouls, ghosts, and goblins?Come join Dungeons & Dragons club, and play the oldest role-playing game out there! No experience or equipment necessary--all you need is an active imagination. Our first session will be on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 2:30 to 3:45 in room 302. If you are interested in running your very own game, or you have other questions, please email Mr. Lariviere-Werner at larivierewernera@arps.org
      • ARHS is hosting FAFSA Day on TODAY (10/24) at 7pm in the library. A day when admissions officers in the area come to work with ARHS seniors and parents & guardians on the two financial aid applications needed for college. Please sign up online - https://www.masfaa.org/fafsa-day-register/
      • Students interested in joining the layout and production team of The Graphic, ARHS's award-winning school newspaper, can come to a training after school on TODAY (10/24), from 2:45-4. Ninth and tenth graders strongly encouraged to stop by! If you like it and learn a lot, you are welcome to join our team and start layout of our next issue on Monday, October 28! Please come!
      • Want to make a difference? Do you think the tech professions should have more women and people of color? The place to start is in our own school. The time to start is this TODAY (10/24), 2:30 in room 202. Mr. Young is organizing the production of a video promoting diversity in our tech classes, but the ideas, acting, and video production will be coming from the minds of you, the ARHS students. We hope to do it all in just four meetings. We need as many students, of all types, as possible.
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      Wednesday, October 23, 2019

      Wednesday Day 3
      Drop B
      F-period lunch

      • A last few tickets remain for Bing Bong!  - an original immersive play by the ARHS Theater Company.  If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live over 20 lives in a little under an hour, this is for you!  It's uplifting, goofy, serious, and absurd - and all for one person at a time.  Tickets are found online at bit.ly/arps-pa or the Performing Arts webpage via the ARHS website.  $5 for students/staff - this Wednesday-Saturday.
      • Nordic skiing informational meeting- Thursday (10/31) after school at the high school in room 225 at 2:40.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about. In addition, John Morton, former Olympian and World Cup Biathlete, will be giving a talk in the high school library on November 7th at 7pm, mark your calendars!  
      • “This year's Minks Halloween prompt is... six word horror stories! Try to write a spooky story in just six words or fewer, like “I just saw my reflection blink”, or “nobody here hired that birthday clown”. Make them scary or funny, and email them to minks@arps.org.”
      • What better way to enjoy Spooky Season than with ghouls, ghosts, and goblins? Come join Dungeons & Dragons club, and play the oldest role-playing game out there! No experience or equipment necessary--all you need is an active imagination. Our first session will be on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 2:30 to 3:45 in room 302. If you are interested in running your very own game, or you have other questions, please email Mr. Lariviere-Werner at larivierewernera@arps.org
      • Want to make a difference? Do you think the tech professions should have more women and people of color? The place to start is in our own school. The time to start is this Thursday, 2:30 in room 202. Mr. Young is organizing the production of a video promoting diversity in our tech classes, but the ideas, acting, and video production will be coming from the minds of you, the ARHS students. We hope to do it all in just four meetings. We need as many students, of all types, as possible.
      • This year's yearbook theme is The 2000s! Throw it back to your childhood- the colors, the games, the movies, the celebs that molded our generation! We want to encourage folks to dress for Halloween as your favorite 2000s celebrity or character, or to wear your favorite 2000s outfit!
      • Remember that yearbooks are available for pre-order online at arps.picaboo.com! If you are a student on free/reduced lunch who wants a reduced price yearbook, email Miss Garrity (garrityc@arps.org) to get your coupon code. The deadline for applying for a coupon code is NOVEMBER 1ST!
      • Senior photos are due on December 20th, with NO exceptions! To submit your photo, email it to Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org!
      • Students interested in joining the layout and production team of The Graphic, ARHS's award-winning school newspaper, can come to a training after school on Thursday, October 24, from 2:45-4. Ninth and tenth graders strongly encouraged to stop by! If you like it and learn a lot, you are welcome to join our team and start layout of our next issue on Monday, October 28! Please come!
      • ARHS is hosting FAFSA Day on THURSDAY (10/24) at 7pm in the library. A day when admissions officers in the area come to work with ARHS seniors and parents & guardians on the two financial aid applications needed for college. Please sign up online - https://www.masfaa.org/fafsa-day-register/
      • October 29th Sign Up for College Essay Support with Amherst College Students. Check in with Crystal Garrity in the Guidance Office. Great Opportunity.
      • Winter Sports Registration is now OPEN. The deadline is November 29, 2019.
      • Feeling festive?  FBLA and Student Union are hosting a Pumpkin Art Competition for all clubs and teams after school on TODAY.  The cost is $15 per club or team (this covers the pumpkin and painting supplies).  Winning club or team gets a free breakfast! Captains and presidents should contact Niamh Gray-Mullen (gray-mullenne@arps.org) or Hanna Hartman (hartmanjl@arps.org) BY MONDAY 10/21 to sign your group up. For more information you can also contact Mrs Sulikowski (sulikowskim@arps.org).  
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      Tuesday, October 22, 2019

      Tuesday Day 2
      Drop A
      E-period lunch
      • If you are attending Ms. Barber-Just's field trip TODAY to see Harriet, please meet in the lobby directly after B period! Bring your lunch or lunch money and if you like, a coat. Please leave your book bag at school since the theater doesn't want us coming in with big bags!

      • This year's yearbook theme is The 2000s! Throw it back to your childhood- the colors, the games, the movies, the celebs that molded our generation! We want to encourage folks to dress for Halloween as your favorite 2000s celebrity or character, or to wear your favorite 2000s outfit!
      • The pictures are here! Mandatory Memory Project meeting for all members today after school in room #208. You will get your assignment and we will be taking photographs so don't miss it.
      • Remember that yearbooks are available for pre-order online at arps.picaboo.com! If you are a student on free/reduced lunch who wants a reduced price yearbook, email Miss Garrity (garrityc@arps.org) to get your coupon code. The deadline for applying for a coupon code is NOVEMBER 1ST!
      • Senior photos are due on December 20th, with NO exceptions! To submit your photo, email it to Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org!
      • Women's Rights Club meeting AND bake sale TODAY! Meeting is at 2:30pm in room 166. Free snacks, and newcomers always welcome!"
      • Students interested in joining the layout and production team of The Graphic, ARHS's award-winning school newspaper, can come to a training after school on Thursday, October 24, from 2:45-4. Ninth and tenth graders strongly encouraged to stop by! If you like it and learn a lot, you are welcome to join our team and start layout of our next issue on Monday, October 28! Please come!
      • ARHS is hosting FAFSA Day on THURSDAY (10/24) at 7pm in the library. A day when admissions officers in the area come to work with ARHS seniors and parents & guardians on the two financial aid applications needed for college. Please sign up online - https://www.masfaa.org/fafsa-day-register/
      • October 29th Sign Up for College Essay Support with Amherst College Students. 
        Check in with Crystal Garrity in the Guidance Office. Great Opportunity.
      • Winter Sports Registration is now OPEN. The deadline is November 29, 2019.
      • Looking to make a difference? Want to tackle and understand the different social issues that are challenging our community today? Want to become an advocate and be a leader within your community? Think about becoming a Restorative Justice Practitioner at ARHS. If you are interested please fill out interested form and let's begin the journey for change.  RJ Course Signup
      • The Minks submissions box is open for the year to all ARHS students! If you’re interested in getting published in the official ARHS literary magazine, email your writing to minks@arps.org. All student writing is accepted.
      • Feeling festive?  FBLA and Student Union are hosting a Pumpkin Art Competition for all clubs and teams after school on Wednesday, October 23rd (early release day).  The cost is $15 per club or team (this covers the pumpkin and painting supplies).  Winning club or team gets a free breakfast! Captains and presidents should contact Niamh Gray-Mullen (gray-mullenne@arps.org) or Hanna Hartman (hartmanjl@arps.org) BY MONDAY 10/21 to sign your group up. For more information you can also contact Mrs Sulikowski (sulikowskim@arps.org).  
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      Monday, October 21, 2019

      Monday Day 1
      Drop G
      D-period lunch
      • ARHS is hosting FAFSA Day on THURSDAY (10/24) at 7pm in the library. A day when admissions officers in the area come to work with ARHS seniors and parents & guardians on the two financial aid applications needed for college. Please sign up online - https://www.masfaa.org/fafsa-day-register/
      • Monday College Essay Support - From 2:30-3:30pm in Room 141.Come and get your essays and supplemental essays done, after school with Amanda Lewis and Deidre Cuffee-Gray. Common App and NCAA Clearinghouse support as well!
      • October 29th Sign Up for College Essay Support with Amherst College Students. 
        Check in with Crystal Garrity in the Guidance Office. Great Opportunity.
      • The Guidance Fish are now officially named SCARLETT and LAPIS! Special thanks to our naming winner, Adam Kellogg of class of 2020!  
      • Looking to make a difference? Want to tackle and understand the different social issues that are challenging our community today? Want to become an advocate and be a leader within your community? Think about becoming a Restorative Justice Practitioner at ARHS. If you are interested please fill out interested form and let's begin the journey for change.  RJ Course Signup
      • Winter Sports Registration is now OPEN. The deadline is November 29, 2019.
      • Class of 2021 is having its next meeting TODAY @ 2:30 in room 117.
      • The Minks submissions box is open for the year to all ARHS students! If you’re interested in getting published in the official ARHS literary magazine, email your writing to minks@arps.org. All student writing is accepted!
      • Feeling festive?  FBLA and Student Union are hosting a Pumpkin Art Competition for all clubs and teams after school on Wednesday, October 23rd (early release day).  The cost is $15 per club or team (this covers the pumpkin and painting supplies).  Winning club or team gets a free breakfast! Captains and presidents should contact Niamh Gray-Mullen (gray-mullenne@arps.org) or Hanna Hartman (hartmanjl@arps.org) BY MONDAY 10/21 to sign your group up. For more information you can also contact Mrs Sulikowski (sulikowskim@arps.org).  
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      Friday, October 18, 2019

      Friday Day 7
      Drop D
      F-period lunch

      • The Guidance Fish are now officially named SCARLETT and LAPIS! Special thanks to our naming winner, Adam Kellogg of class of 2020!  
      • Hey everyone - it's your last chance to get tickets for Bing Bong - October 23-26.  Come to a kind of theater you're not going to find anywhere else - theater for an audience of one that makes you the hero of the hour.  We can pretty much guarantee you've never done something like this.  Ticket requests are available at bit.ly/arps-pa or via the department page, findable on the ARHS website.  Hurray!
      • Winter Sports Registration is now OPEN. The deadline is November 29, 2019.
      • The time to register for AP Exams is here. The final deadline, without incurring a $40 late registration fee from the CollegeBoard is November 15th. The full cost of each AP Exam is $94, and the reduced fee is $53. To register for an AP Exam, please bring a check made out to ARHS, or cash to Room 207 by November 11th, we need time to process the orders before the final deadline. It is important to know that after November 15th, the CollegeBoard also charges a $40 cancelation fee if you change your mind about taking the AP Exam you registered for. Please contact Mr. Sadiq if you have any questions. 
      • Student Advisory Council will meet on TODAY(10/18),  at 2:45 in room 239.  If you can't make it, please check in with Mr. Thompson.
      • Class of 2021 is having its next meeting Monday(10/21) @ 2:30 in room 117.
      • The Minks submissions box is open for the year to all ARHS students! If you’re interested in getting published in the official ARHS literary magazine, email your writing to minks@arps.org. All student writing is accepted!
      • Feeling festive?  FBLA and Student Union are hosting a Pumpkin Art Competition for all clubs and teams after school on Wednesday, October 23rd (early release day).  The cost is $15 per club or team (this covers the pumpkin and painting supplies).  Winning club or team gets a free breakfast! Captains and presidents should contact Niamh Gray-Mullen (gray-mullenne@arps.org) or Hanna Hartman (hartmanjl@arps.org) BY MONDAY 10/21 to sign your group up. For more information you can also contact Mrs Sulikowski (sulikowskim@arps.org).  
      • Looking to make a difference? Want to tackle and understand the different social issues that are challenging our community today? Want to become an advocate and be a leader within your community? Think about becoming a Restorative Justice Practitioner at ARHS. If you are interested please fill out interested form and let's begin the journey for change.  RJ Course Signup
      • Senior Transcript Requests -The announced deadline for transcript requests in Naviance IS ONLY for Early Decision and Early Action applications. Please consult the calendar in the back of the College Planning Handbook for additional opportunities and deadlines. Generally, transcript and recommendation request deadlines are three weeks prior to the deadline.
        A message outlining the Early Decision/Early Action Deadline was sent via Naviance. Please check your Naviance and email accounts regularly as you will hear from the Guidance Office and colleges you are applying to in this manner.
        If you need assistance, please ask Crystal Garrity in Guidance, or Cathy Tracy in Room 309.
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        College in the Caf
          • 1st Lunch Monday   
          • 2nd Lunch Wednesday Friday
          • 3rd Lunch Tuesday Thursday
        Students can find Deidre Cuffee-Gray, the ARHS College & Career Advisor, for informal conversations about college, career and life after ARHS.
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      Thursday, October 17, 2019

      Thursday Day 6
      Drop E
      D-period lunch
      • Senior Transcript Requests -The announced deadline for transcript requests in Naviance IS ONLY for Early Decision and Early Action applications. Please consult the calendar in the back of the College Planning Handbook for additional opportunities and deadlines. Generally, transcript and recommendation request deadlines are three weeks prior to the deadline.
        A message outlining the Early Decision/Early Action Deadline was sent via Naviance. Please check your Naviance and email accounts regularly as you will hear from the Guidance Office and colleges you are applying to in this manner.
        If you need assistance, please ask Crystal Garrity in Guidance, or Cathy Tracy in Room 309.
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        College in the Caf
          • 1st Lunch Monday   
          • 2nd Lunch Wednesday Friday
          • 3rd Lunch Tuesday Thursday
        Students can find Deidre Cuffee-Gray, the ARHS College & Career Advisor, for informal conversations about college, career and life after ARHS.
      • Hey everyone - it's your last chance to get tickets for Bing Bong - October 23-26.  Come to a kind of theater you're not going to find anywhere else - theater for an audience of one that makes you the hero of the hour.  We can pretty much guarantee you've never done something like this.  Ticket requests are available at bit.ly/arps-pa or via the department page, findable on the ARHS website.  Hurray!
      • Student Advisory Council will meet on Friday, October 18th at 2:45 in room 239.  If you can't make it, please check in with Mr. Thompson.
      • The time to register for AP Exams is here. The final deadline, without incurring a $40 late registration fee from the CollegeBoard is November 15th. The full cost of each AP Exam is $94, and the reduced fee is $53. To register for an AP Exam, please bring a check made out to ARHS, or cash to Room 207 by November 11th, we need time to process the orders before the final deadline. It is important to know that after November 15th, the CollegeBoard also charges a $40 cancelation fee if you change your mind about taking the AP Exam you registered for. Please contact Mr. Sadiq if you have any questions. 
      • Class of 2021 is having its next meeting Monday(10/21) @ 2:30 in room 117.
      • The Minks submissions box is open for the year to all ARHS students! If you’re interested in getting published in the official ARHS literary magazine, email your writing to minks@arps.org. All student writing is accepted!
      • Feeling festive?  FBLA and Student Union are hosting a Pumpkin Art Competition for all clubs and teams after school on Wednesday, October 23rd (early release day).  The cost is $15 per club or team (this covers the pumpkin and painting supplies).  Winning club or team gets a free breakfast! Captains and presidents should contact Niamh Gray-Mullen (gray-mullenne@arps.org) or Hanna Hartman (hartmanjl@arps.org) BY MONDAY 10/21 to sign your group up. For more information you can also contact Mrs Sulikowski (sulikowskim@arps.org).  
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      Wednesday, October 15, 2019

      Wednesday Day 5
      Drop D
      E-period lunch


      • Join the International Students Club for a meeting TODAY! We'll be planning for future events and running an activity about water--we can't tell you more or we'll ruin the surprise! Meet at 2:30 in the library (don't worry we'll be done before practices). We will have fall themed snacks.
      • Class of 2021 is having it's first bake sale this Thursday(10/17). Please come and support and buy some goodies.
      • Class of 2021 is having its next meeting Monday(10/21) @ 2:30 in room 117.
      • The Sene-Gambian Scholars club will hold an informational meeting for students and parents about the spring trip to West Africa TODAY at 6 p.m. in the library. Come and learn more about this life-changing experience.
      • If you are taking the Math Olympiad, please report to room 301 at the beginning of A block on Thursday, 10/17/19.
      • Student Advisory Council will meet on Friday, October 18th at 2:45 in room 239.  If you can't make it, please check in with Mr. Thompson.
      • "Not School Sponsored": Do you want to be a part of the national youth movement taking action against climate change? Join the Amherst Sunrise Strike Circle! Strike Circles are small groups that meet weekly to learn, plan, and recruit for the upcoming strike for climate action. To join, go to bit.ly/amherst-strike-circle. We hope to see you soon! Email amherstsunrisemovement@gmail.com with any questions."
      • Senior Transcript Requests -The announced deadline for transcript requests in Naviance IS ONLY for Early Decision and Early Action applications. Please consult the calendar in the back of the College Planning Handbook for additional opportunities and deadlines. Generally, transcript and recommendation request deadlines are three weeks prior to the deadline.
        A message outlining the Early Decision/Early Action Deadline was sent via Naviance. Please check your Naviance and email accounts regularly as you will hear from the Guidance Office and colleges you are applying to in this manner.
        If you need assistance, please ask Crystal Garrity in Guidance, or Cathy Tracy in Room 309.
        --
        College in the Caf
          • 1st Lunch Monday   
          • 2nd Lunch Wednesday Friday
          • 3rd Lunch Tuesday Thursday
        Students can find Deidre Cuffee-Gray, the ARHS College & Career Advisor, for informal conversations about college, career and life after ARHS.
      • The time to register for AP Exams is here. The final deadline, without incurring a $40 late registration fee from the CollegeBoard is November 15th. The full cost of each AP Exam is $94, and the reduced fee is $53. To register for an AP Exam, please bring a check made out to ARHS, or cash to Room 207 by November 11th, we need time to process the orders before the final deadline. It is important to know that after November 15th, the CollegeBoard also charges a $40 cancelation fee if you change your mind about taking the AP Exam you registered for. Please contact Mr. Sadiq if you have any questions. 
      • The Minks submissions box is open for the year to all ARHS students! If you’re interested in getting published in the official ARHS literary magazine, email your writing to minks@arps.org. All student writing is accepted!
      • Are you interested in the National Guard? Representatives will be available Thursday, October 17th after school in Guidance at 2:30!
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