Thursday, January 2, 2020

Thursday Day 6
Drop E
D-Period Lunch


  • Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater presents Matilda: the Musical January 16-19 and 23-26 - and would love to see you there!  If you'd love to go but find the cost of tickets prohibitive, we'd love to offer means to go on our Access Night - January 17.  See Mr. Bechtold for free tickets for you and your family.  Signing up is easy, but there's a limited number available - so stop by soon.
  • Seal of Biliteracy: Are you bilingual? Are you studying a foreign language? Are you a heritage speaker? If so, come to our first informational meeting on Tuesday, January 7 in room 135 (Mr Pedro Mendez's room) during all lunches. This will be an opportunity for students to get some info about the program and apply. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award that recognizes high school graduates who speak, listen, read and write proficiently in another language in addition to English with a seal on the diploma. There will be free pizza! Contact Ms Cissé if you have any questions.
  • Coming January 6th- An opportunity to hear about Columbia from an ARHS alumnus! At 2:30pm, come to Guidance to hear the student perspective about Columbia from 2016 ARHS graduate Sabina Solorzano. This event is aimed most at Sophomores and Juniors who might be considering Columbia in the future or who just want to hear from an alum about the process and what college is like compared to high school. Sign up in Guidance or email Miss Garrity!
  • ARHS's annual Cabaret is happening right after break, featuring many of your friends in fun skits and small group acts! The performances will be Friday, January 3rd and Saturday, January 4th at 7:30 and Sunday, January 5th at 2:00. Tickets are $5 for students and staff and $10 for adults. Desserts will be served. Come out to support the choral program in one of our biggest fundraisers of the year! 

Friday, December 20, 2019

Friday Day 5
Drop D
E-Period Lunch
  • SENIORS! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to submit your Senior Photos! Email them as a JPEG to Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org ASAP Superlative Nominations are OPEN. Check your email from Mr. Sadiq for the link to nominate your peers for categories such as "Life of the Party," "Broadway Bound,""Class PB&J," and more! Remember to consider all of your peers, not just the folks within your friend group!
  • ARHS's annual Cabaret is happening right after break, featuring many of your friends in fun skits and small group acts! The performances will be Friday, January 3rd and Saturday, January 4th at 7:30 and Sunday, January 5th at 2:00. Tickets are $5 for students and staff and $10 for adults. Desserts will be served. Come out to support the choral program in one of our biggest fundraisers of the year! 
  • There is a Schools For Africa bake sale today! The last bake sale of the decade! Make sure to check it out and it and grab a sweet treat!  
  • Seal of Biliteracy: Are you bilingual? Are you studying a foreign language? Are you a heritage speaker? If so, come to our first informational meeting on Tuesday, January 7 in room 135 (Mr Pedro Mendez's room) during all lunches. This will be an opportunity for students to get some info about the program and apply. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award that recognizes high school graduates who speak, listen, read and write proficiently in another language in addition to English with a seal on the diploma. There will be free pizza! Contact Ms Cissé if you have any questions.
  • FREE MONEY! Sign Up for FASFA Assistance Here at ARHS. We added a 2nd FAFSA Day!
  •   Get professional assistance from area college financial aid reps  to complete your FAFSA. Check your financial aid deadlines for your schools, they are coming up. Please fill the house     and make sure your a eligible for both need and merit based financial aid (note that some local   scholarships require FAFSA completion). 
            Register at this link! https://www.masfaa.org/fafsa-day-register/
  • Attention Seniors:  If you applied ED to a college and received your application decision over the weekend, be sure to put the outcome in Naviance.  If you were accepted, please delete the other schools you have listed, and if you were deferred, waitlisted or denied, see Mrs. Tracy in room 309 or Ms. Garrity in Guidance ASAP to let them know if they should send out your remaining application materials- and don't forget to request transcripts!  -- 


Thursday, December 19, 2019

Thursday Day 4
Drop C
E-Period Lunch

  • The French Dinner was a huge success. Thank you SO much to everyone for supporting this cultural event. All proceeds will go to the funding of future French/Francophone dinners and to the French Club activity fund. Merci!
  • Seal of Biliteracy: There will be an info session on the Seal of Biliteracy on Tuesday, January, 6th during all lunches in room 130 D in the library. This will be an opportunity for students to get some info and apply to the program. Contact Ms Cissé if you have any questions.
  • Latino Unidos will be meeting TODAY at 3pm in room 135! See you there!
  • FREE MONEY! Sign Up for FASFA Assistance Here at ARHS. We added a 2nd FAFSA Day!
  •   Get professional assistance from area college financial aid reps  to complete your FAFSA. Check your financial aid deadlines for your schools, they are coming up. Please fill the house     and make sure your a eligible for both need and merit based financial aid (note that some local   scholarships require FAFSA completion). 
            Register at this link! https://www.masfaa.org/fafsa-day-register/

              --
    Sincerely,
    Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Counselor - 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 will meet with Mr. Jones at 2:45 TODAY in room 239.  Please check in with Mr. Thompson if you can't make it.
  • Attention Seniors:  If you applied ED to a college and received your application decision over the weekend, be sure to put the outcome in Naviance.  If you were accepted, please delete the other schools you have listed, and if you were deferred, waitlisted or denied, see Mrs. Tracy in room 309 or Ms. Garrity in Guidance ASAP to let them know if they should send out your remaining application materials- and don't forget to request transcripts!  -- 
  • Do you have two left feet?  Never performed on a stage in your life?  Never sung outside of the shower?  PERFECT - we want you in the school musical.
    Spring Awakening - the winter musical - is for everyone, regardless of skill or experience.  You get yourself here, we'll take care of the rest and promise an amazing production that you'll happily remember years from now.  Take that risk and join the show!
    AUDITIONS for character roles are TODAY - you're welcome either day.  They're brief, pleasant, and you get a cookie at the end.  We'd love to see you.  Sign up on the auditorium doors or see Mr. Bechtold with any questions.  

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Tuesday Day 2
Drop A
E-Period Lunch

  • FREE MONEY! Sign Up for FASFA Assistance Here at ARHS. We added a 2nd FAFSA Day!
  •   Get professional assistance from area college financial aid reps  to complete your FAFSA. Check your financial aid deadlines for your schools, they are coming up. Please fill the house     and make sure your a eligible for both need and merit based financial aid (note that some local   scholarships require FAFSA completion). 
            Register at this link! https://www.masfaa.org/fafsa-day-register/

              --
    Sincerely,
    Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Counselor - 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 will meet with Mr. Jones at 2:45 on Thursday in room 239.  Please check in with Mr. Thompson if you can't make it.

  • Attention Seniors:  If you applied ED to a college and received your application decision over the weekend, be sure to put the outcome in Naviance.  If you were accepted, please delete the other schools you have listed, and if you were deferred, waitlisted or denied, see Mrs. Tracy in room 309 or Ms. Garrity in Guidance ASAP to let them know if they should send out your remaining application materials- and don't forget to request transcripts!  -- 
  • Get hyped! Family feud is TOMORROW at 6pm in the auditorium! Grab your friends and make a team of four and enter the competition for only $8! Get a seat in the audience for $3! Winners each get a giftcard of their choice! Get a ticket or sign up during all lunches!
  • Do you have two left feet?  Never performed on a stage in your life?  Never sung outside of the shower?  PERFECT - we want you in the school musical.
    Spring Awakening - the winter musical - is for everyone, regardless of skill or experience.  You get yourself here, we'll take care of the rest and promise an amazing production that you'll happily remember years from now.  Take that risk and join the show!
    AUDITIONS for character roles are TODAY - you're welcome either day.  They're brief, pleasant, and you get a cookie at the end.  We'd love to see you.  Sign up on the auditorium doors or see Mr. Bechtold with any questions.  

Monday, December 16, 2019

Monday Day 1
Drop G
D-Period Lunch
  • Get hyped! Family feud is wednesday december 18th at 6pm in the auditorium! Grab your friends and make a team of four and enter the competition for only $8! Get a seat in the audience for $3! Winners each get a giftcart of their choice! Get a ticket or sign up during all lunches!
  • There is a Schools For Africa meeting TODAY. There will be snacks! Please email auerbachah@arps.org if you can't make it.

  • Do you have two left feet?  Never performed on a stage in your life?  Never sung outside of the shower?  PERFECT - we want you in the school musical.
    Spring Awakening - the winter musical - is for everyone, regardless of skill or experience.  You get yourself here, we'll take care of the rest and promise an amazing production that you'll happily remember years from now.  Take that risk and join the show!
    AUDITIONS for character roles are Monday and Tuesday - you're welcome either day.  They're brief, pleasant, and you get a cookie at the end.  We'd love to see you.  Sign up on the auditorium doors or see Mr. Bechtold with any questions.  
  • SENIORS! Two important announcements! 1) SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE ON THE        20TH of December! We only have 14 submissions so far. No senior photos will be accepted    after the deadline. 2) Baby Pictures! We are doing a guess-who theme with the baby pictures.  It will be in a collage format this year. Please send in your photos. Please send photos to Cody  Cousland at couslandce@arps.org. Baby Photos are due January 10, 2020.
  • Remember that you can pre-order your yearbook, submit a parent ad, or submit photos for consideration all on one page at arps.picaboo.com!
  • Early Decision Decisions 
    Seniors! Did you apply early decision? Were you deferred, waitlisted or denied? Know that Ms. Cuffee-Gray is available to check in. Come to College in the Caf and check in!
  •            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.
                --
    Sincerely,
    Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Counselor - 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.

  • Seniors - No Panic Seniors applying to colleges with January 1st deadlines should pay great attention to transcript requests, recommendation requests - (make sure that you've requested BOTH in Naviance), sending SAT/ACT scores online, make sure you've met with your school counselor for a recommendation, get essay advice from Ms. Lewis in the Writing Center (one more Monday after school), and complete your applications carefully and fully. Tricky thing is that the office will be closed during break, take care of business this week, weekend, and next week. Take Care of Business while we are able to support you! We here to support now. But winter break, we'll be maxing and relaxing (you should be too). Your Friendly Neighborhood ARHS College and Career Advisor - Deidre Cuffee-Gray

  •             --
    Sincerely,
    Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Counselor - 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.

Friday, December 13, 2019

Friday Day 7 
Drop F
D-Period Lunch


  • There is a Schools For Africa meeting on Monday, December 16th. There will be snacks! Please email auerbachah@arps.org if you can't make it.
  • If you want to learn about impeachment come to room 323 TODAY from 2:45-3:30 for IMPEACHAPALOOZA.                                                                                                                           
  • Attention all current NHS members, there will be a meeting TODAY in room 117 after school at 2:30. If you have not attended a meeting yet, please do your best to come to this meeting. 
  • Dance Concert in the auditorium TODAY at 7:00. See students from middle to high school join together in a celebration of dance. It's free!
  • AUDITIONS for Spring Awakening are this coming Monday and Tuesday!  This electrifying rock musical captured 8 Tony Awards in its first year on Broadway - and now it's arrived at ARHS.  Sign up on the auditorium doors for a 5-minute audition slot - it's a piece of cake, and we give you cookies!   There might be no better way to spend your winter.  See Mr. Bechtold for details or questions.
  • SENIORS! Two important announcements! 1) SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE ON THE        20TH of December! We only have 14 submissions so far. No senior photos will be accepted    after the deadline. 2) Baby Pictures! We are doing a guess-who theme with the baby pictures.  It will be in a collage format this year. Please send in your photos. Please send photos to Cody  Cousland at couslandce@arps.org. Baby Photos are due January 10, 2020.
  • Remember that you can pre-order your yearbook, submit a parent ad, or submit photos for consideration all on one page at arps.picaboo.com!
  • Early Decision Decisions 
    Seniors! Did you apply early decision? Were you deferred, waitlisted or denied? Know that Ms. Cuffee-Gray is available to check in. Come to College in the Caf and check in!
           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.

            --
Sincerely,
Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Counselor - 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.
  • Seniors - No Panic Seniors applying to colleges with January 1st deadlines should pay great attention to transcript requests, recommendation requests - (make sure that you've requested BOTH in Naviance), sending SAT/ACT scores online, make sure you've met with your school counselor for a recommendation, get essay advice from Ms. Lewis in the Writing Center (one more Monday after school), and complete your applications carefully and fully. Tricky thing is that the office will be closed during break, take care of business this week, weekend, and next week. Take Care of Business while we are able to support you! We here to support now. But winter break, we'll be maxing and relaxing (you should be too). Your Friendly Neighborhood ARHS College and Career Advisor - Deidre Cuffee-Gray
            --
Sincerely,
Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Counselor - 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.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Thursday Day 6
Drop E
D-Period Lunch
  • Attention all current NHS members, there will be a meeting this Friday the 13th in room 117 after school at 2:30. If you have not attended a meeting yet, please do your best to come to this meeting. 
  • If you want to learn about impeachment come to room 323 on Friday, 12/13 from 2:45-3:30 for IMPEACHAPALOOZA.  
  • Latinos Unidos will be meeting TODAY in room 135 at 3:00. See you there!
  • Feeling cold and hungry on these dark winter days? Come warm up at the Chili Cook Off and support the Class of 2020 this Thursday from 5-7pm! Students and staff can eat all the chili you want for only $5! If you are making a chili and have not yet contacted Aarti Lamberg (Lambergac@arps.org) or Walter Tebbetts (tebbettswt@arps.org), please do so ASAP. Thanks and see you there!
  • Dance Concert in the auditorium this Friday Dec. 13 at 7:00. See students from middle to high school join together in a celebration of dance. It's free!
  • SENIORS: Cap & Gown measurements for this year's graduating class will take place TODAY, December 12 during all lunch periods outside the cafeteria.  Balfour is the company that provides this service and a representative will be here to take orders on these two days only. The cost is $18, payable when measured, for a souvenir outfit that includes a cap, gown and tassel.  Balfour will accept cash or checks made payable to “Balfour”. Orders will arrive in late May. Extra tassels will be available to buy for $3.00.  Don't forget to place your order to ensure a properly fitted gown.
  • AUDITIONS for Spring Awakening are this coming Monday and Tuesday!  This electrifying rock musical captured 8 Tony Awards in its first year on Broadway - and now it's arrived at ARHS.  Sign up on the auditorium doors for a 5-minute audition slot - it's a piece of cake, and we give you cookies!   There might be no better way to spend your winter.  See Mr. Bechtold for details or questions.
  • SENIORS! Two important announcements! 1) SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE ON THE        20TH of December! We only have 14 submissions so far. No senior photos will be accepted    after the deadline. 2) Baby Pictures! We are doing a guess-who theme with the baby pictures.  It will be in a collage format this year. Please send in your photos. Please send photos to Cody  Cousland at couslandce@arps.org. Baby Photos are due January 10, 2020.
  • Remember that you can pre-order your yearbook, submit a parent ad, or submit photos for consideration all on one page at arps.picaboo.com!

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Wednesday Day 5
Drop D
F-Period Lunch

  • The ARHS Administration is aware that the P/A system and bells are unusually loud and making high  pitched noises.  Repair Services have been called and will be here Friday morning to check it.  Until then we will refrain from using the P/A system unless there is an emergency.
  • Dance Concert in the auditorium this Friday Dec. 13 at 7:00. See students from middle to high school join together in a celebration of dance. It's free!
  • SENIORS: Cap & Gown measurements for this year's graduating class will take place TODAY & TOMORROW, December 11 & 12 during all lunch periods outside the cafeteria.  Balfour is the company that provides this service and a representative will be here to take orders on these two days only. The cost is $18, payable when measured, for a souvenir outfit that includes a cap, gown and tassel.  Balfour will accept cash or checks made payable to “Balfour”. Orders will arrive in late May. Extra tassels will be available to buy for $3.00.  Don't forget to place your order to ensure a properly fitted gown.
  • AUDITIONS for Spring Awakening are this coming Monday and Tuesday!  This electrifying rock musical captured 8 Tony Awards in its first year on Broadway - and now it's arrived at ARHS.  Sign up on the auditorium doors for a 5-minute audition slot - it's a piece of cake, and we give you cookies!   There might be no better way to spend your winter.  See Mr. Bechtold for details or questions.
  • SENIORS! Two important announcements! 1) SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE ON THE        20TH of December! We only have 14 submissions so far. No senior photos will be accepted    after the deadline. 2) Baby Pictures! We are doing a guess-who theme with the baby pictures.  It will be in a collage format this year. Please send in your photos. Please send photos to Cody  Cousland at couslandce@arps.org. Baby Photos are due January 10, 2020.
  • Remember that you can pre-order your yearbook, submit a parent ad, or submit photos for consideration all on one page at arps.picaboo.com!

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Tuesday Day 4
Drop C
E-Period Lunch


  • The ARHS Administration is aware that the P/A system and bells are unusually loud and making high  pitched noises.  Repair Services have been called and will be here Friday morning to check it.  Until then we will refrain from using the P/A system unless there is an emergency.
  • SENIORS: Cap & Gown measurements for this year's graduating class will take place Wednesday & Thursday (not Friday), December 11 & 12 during all lunch periods outside the cafeteria.  Balfour is the company that provides this service and a representative will be here to take orders on these two days only. The cost is $18, payable when measured, for a souvenir outfit that includes a cap, gown and tassel.  Balfour will accept cash or checks made payable to “Balfour”. Orders will arrive in late May. Extra tassels will be available to buy for $3.00.  Don't forget to place your order to ensure a properly fitted gown.
  • One of the hallmarks of the school musical is that there are NO cuts to the cast and no prior experience needed - you can just sign up and join the show!.  But - if you'd like to be considered for a speaking or featured dance role, you will need to audition next week. Learn more by attending the musical audition workshop today from 3:00-3:45 in the auditorium.  Let us demystify the audition process and give you some tips for success!  Newcomers are especially encouraged to attend.
  • SENIORS! Two important announcements! 1) SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE ON THE        20TH of December! We only have 14 submissions so far. No senior photos will be accepted    after the deadline. 2) Baby Pictures! We are doing a guess-who theme with the baby pictures.  It will be in a collage format this year. Please send in your photos. Please send photos to Cody  Cousland at couslandce@arps.org. Baby Photos are due January 10, 2020.
  • Remember that you can pre-order your yearbook, submit a parent ad, or submit photos for consideration all on one page at arps.picaboo.com!
  • French dinner is Today, Dec.10! Remember to bring your tickets with you. See you soon for a great celebration of francophone cultures! Menu: Vegetable couscous, chicken kabab (Halal), chicken stew, falafel, chocolate fondue fountain, Moroccan mint tea, Francophone African food sampling, crêpe station, and a student potluck. Amanouz Café is catering. Cultural Show: students’ research fair, art exhibits, music, singing, dancing, poetry, trivia, henna tattoos, fashion show, raffle, a children’s area and much more!
  • The Sene-Gambian Marketplace pop up is available during the lunch block today and tomorrow. Find a unique jewelry gift for the holidays.

Monday, December 9, 2019

Monday Day 3
Drop B
E-Period Lunch

  • SENIORS: Cap & Gown measurements for this year's graduating class will take place Thursday and Friday, December 12 & 13 during all lunch periods outside the cafeteria.  Balfour is the company that provides this service and a representative will be here to take orders on these two days only. The cost is $18, payable when measured, for a souvenir outfit that includes a cap, gown and tassel.  Balfour will accept cash or checks made payable to “Balfour”. Orders will be delivered in late May. Extra tassels will be available for purchase this week at a cost of $3.00.  Don't forget to place your order to ensure a properly fitted gown                                 
  • Have you ever wanted to stand against human rights violations that are happening around the world? Here’s your chance to join the largest human rights event in the world - Write for Rights! Write for Rights is Amnesty International’s global letter writing marathon held each year to mark Human Rights Day on December 10th. Join us on Thursday, December 12th from 2:30-3:30 in room 171 to do your part! Email grybkoer@arps.org with any questions.
  • Remember that you can pre-order your yearbook, submit a parent ad, or submit photos for consideration all on one page at arps.picaboo.com!
         SENIORS! Two important announcements! 1) SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE ON THE                   20TH of December! We only have 14 submissions so far. No senior photos will be accepted               after the deadline. 2) Baby Pictures! We are doing a guess-who theme with the baby pictures.             It will be in a collage format this year. Please send in your photos. Please send photos to Cody             Cousland at couslandce@arps.org. Baby Photos are due January 10, 2020.
  • Get excited! Indoor ultimate starts this month! We'll have sessions at the Greenfield indoor turf on Fridays throughout the winter. No matter if you're a seasoned player or if you've never picked up a disc- all are welcome! Come to a meeting in room 224 (Larsen) this coming Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 2:45 to find out all the information you need to play. Email Rachel Oram-Brown or Hanna Hartman for questions

  • French dinner is on TOMORROW, Dec.10! Remember to bring your tickets with you. See you soon for a great celebration of francophone cultures! Menu: Vegetable couscous, chicken kabab (Halal), chicken stew, falafel, chocolate fondue fountain, Moroccan mint tea, Francophone African food sampling, crêpe station, and a student potluck. Amanouz Café is catering. Cultural Show: students’ research fair, art exhibits, music, singing, dancing, poetry, trivia, henna tattoos, fashion show, raffle, a children’s area and much more!
  • The Sene-Gambian Marketplace pop up is Monday thru Wednesday during all lunches. Find a unique jewelry gift for the holidays.
  • Reminder to Sene-Gambian Scholars: We will meet for an in-school field trip on TODAY  from 12:25 to 2:20 in Room 135. Please bring your Chromebook.


  • We are excited to formally announce Spring Awakening as this year's winter musical!  Due to the recent snow days, we have rescheduled two important dates for anyone that would like to learn more about being involved on stage or off!
           Monday, December 9, 2:45-3:15 - Audition and tech work info.  This is an important                       meeting for all prospective actors, dancers, singers, costumers, builders, makeup artists, art                designers, and more!  We'll take you through audition dates, tech info, time commitments and              everything you need to be involved.  

           Tuesday, December 10, 3:00-3:45 - Auditioning 101.  Learn the details of the audition                       process and advice for how to have a successful audition.  Beginners and veterans alike will                 benefit from this.  Not required, but recommended if you plan to audition.

           The goal of the musical is to involve as many ARHS students as possible.  There are no cuts               to  the cast, and no one is turned away from tech work either.  We want you!   Feel free to stop             by the auditorium at a any time to speak with Mr. Bechtold with questions of any kind..
  • This years Chili Cook-Off will be on December 12th at 5pm. This is a night full of fun filled chili tasting (all you can eat!!), made by our school community members if you like to eat or make chili you should put this event in your calendar and start preparing! Last year's winners were Nico Christakos and Ben Robes-Kenworthy, who will take the best Chili of ARHS title this year?       
  • SENIORS - IMPORTANT COLLEGE APPLICATION INFORMATION: 
    This is a reminder that requests for school application materials to be sent to all colleges with January 1 and January 15 deadlines should be entered into Naviance by next Monday, December 9.  Transcripts must also be requested in Naviance, and any appropriate schools must be listed in your Common App account.  Check your schools to see how many teacher recommendations they will accept, and let Ms. Tracy or Ms. Garrity know what letters should be sent if there is a limit.  Finally, in order for us to submit materials to any Common App schools, you must match your Naviance and Common App accounts.  If you are awaiting a decision from an ED application, please list the other schools to which you might potentially apply in Naviance, but do not request a transcript be sent until you hear your ED outcome. If accepted, you can delete these schools.  

    We will be processing hundreds of applications in the next  two weeks, so it's important that you complete all the steps outlined above to ensure your school materials are sent by deadline.. If you have any questions or need help, please don't hesitate to see Mrs. Tracy in room 309, or Ms. Garrity or Ms. Cuffee-Gray in the Guidance Office.  And, most importantly, don't stress--we're here to help you through this process.
  • Seniors who have not yet met with Ms. Cuffee-Gray! Come to Guidance and schedule a time to meet with her. Finish one of the two Seniors Surveys and make it happen.Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Advisor wants to have a conversation about "Life After ARHS" with you! College, Certificate from Community College, Gap Year, Americorps placement, military, employment, confused? Come and let her help you think about your next steps. (Psst..if she doesn't hear from you, she is going to find you and schedule a time with you in small groups starting next week!)

Friday, December 6, 2019

Friday Day 2
Drop A
E-Period Lunch

  • SENIORS - IMPORTANT COLLEGE APPLICATION INFORMATION: 
    This is a reminder that requests for school application materials to be sent to all colleges with January 1 and January 15 deadlines should be entered into Naviance by next Monday, December 9.  Transcripts must also be requested in Naviance, and any appropriate schools must be listed in your Common App account.  Check your schools to see how many teacher recommendations they will accept, and let Ms. Tracy or Ms. Garrity know what letters should be sent if there is a limit.  Finally, in order for us to submit materials to any Common App schools, you must match your Naviance and Common App accounts.  If you are awaiting a decision from an ED application, please list the other schools to which you might potentially apply in Naviance, but do not request a transcript be sent until you hear your ED outcome. If accepted, you can delete these schools.  

    We will be processing hundreds of applications in the next  two weeks, so it's important that you complete all the steps outlined above to ensure your school materials are sent by deadline.. If you have any questions or need help, please don't hesitate to see Mrs. Tracy in room 309, or Ms. Garrity or Ms. Cuffee-Gray in the Guidance Office.  And, most importantly, don't stress--we're here to help you through this process.
  • Not school sponsored: If you are going on the climate strike in Springfield: we will be meeting in the lobby after D period to walk down to the bus stop. It's not too late to join! Don't forget your note and get pumped for striking!
  • Get excited! Indoor ultimate starts this month! We'll have sessions at the Greenfield indoor turf on Fridays throughout the winter. No matter if you're a seasoned player or if you've never picked up a disc- all are welcome! Come to a meeting in room 224 (Larsen) this coming Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 2:45 to find out all the information you need to play. Email Rachel Oram-Brown or Hanna Hartman for questions
  • French dinner is on Tuesday, Dec.10! Remember to bring your tickets with you. See you soon for a great celebration of francophone cultures! Menu: Vegetable couscous, chicken kabab (Halal), chicken stew, falafel, chocolate fondue fountain, Moroccan mint tea, Francophone African food sampling, crêpe station, and a student potluck. Amanouz Café is catering. Cultural Show: students’ research fair, art exhibits, music, singing, dancing, poetry, trivia, henna tattoos, fashion show, raffle, a children’s area and much more!
  • The Sene-Gambian Marketplace pop up is Monday thru Wednesday during all lunches. Find a unique jewelry gift for the holidays.
  • Reminder to Sene-Gambian Scholars: We will meet for an in-school field trip on Monday from 12:25 to 2:20 in Room 135. Please bring your Chromebook.
  • Interested in attending the football state championship game on Saturday 12/7? Please sign-up for the fan bus in the guidance office!
  • The Theater Company invites you to Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, running this Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm on the ARHS stage.  A bright, light, and energetic romp of a play, we promise a fun evening with just the right amount of weird.  Tickets can be bought at the door and are $5 for students/staff.  Free/reduced lunch-priced tickets available by request through Mr. Bechtold as well.  See you there! 
  • We are excited to formally announce Spring Awakening as this year's winter musical!  Due to the recent snow days, we have rescheduled two important dates for anyone that would like to learn more about being involved on stage or off:

    Monday, December 9, 2:45-3:15 - Audition and tech work info.  This is an important meeting for all prospective actors, dancers, singers, costumers, builders, makeup artists, art designers, and more!  We'll take you through audition dates, tech info, time commitments and everything you need to be involved.  

    Tuesday, December 10, 3:00-3:45 - Auditioning 101.  Learn the details of the audition process and advice for how to have a successful audition.  Beginners and veterans alike will benefit from this.  Not required, but recommended if you plan to audition.

    The goal of the musical is to involve as many ARHS students as possible.  There are no cuts to the cast, and no one is turned away from tech work either.  We want you!   Feel free to stop by the auditorium at any time to speak with Mr. Bechtold with questions of any kind.
  • This years Chili Cook-Off will be on December 12th at 5pm. This is a night full of fun filled chili tasting (all you can eat!!), made by our school community members if you like to eat or make chili you should put this event in your calendar and start preparing! Last year's winners were Nico Christakos and Ben Robes-Kenworthy, who will take the best Chili of ARHS title this year?                                                                                                                                           
  • Seniors who have not yet met with Ms. Cuffee-Gray! Come to Guidance and schedule a time to meet with her. Finish one of the two Seniors Surveys and make it happen.Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Advisor wants to have a conversation about "Life After ARHS" with you! College, Certificate from Community College, Gap Year, Americorps placement, military, employment, confused? Come and let her help you think about your next steps. (Psst..if she doesn't hear from you, she is going to find you and schedule a time with you in small groups starting next week!)