Thursday, January 9, 2020

Thursday Day 4 
Drop C
E-Period Lunch
  • 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. RJ Course will begin 2nd semester during G Period on Days 2, 4 and 6. Come make a difference in our community. If you are interested please fill out interested form and let's begin the journey for change.  RJ Course Signup  or come by Rm 135 (RJ Class).    
  • Seniors - January 15th is the next deadline for the college process. If you need support, set up a time to meet with Ms. Cuffee-Gray. She's available. Come and see Ms. Garrity in Guidance and Counseling in order to make an appointment. (There is always College in the Caf too...)
  • Scholarship Opportunity Class of 2021 & 2022 (You must meet with Ms. Cuffee-Gray to be eligible for a nomination. Sign up in the Guidance Office with Ms. Garrity) Students with a GPA of 2.5-4.0. The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to Commonwealth of Massachusetts students who demonstrate academic promise and aspirations for higher education.  This is an extremely competitive scholarship that requires significant extracurricular and personal accomplishments, having overcome significant obstacles, two teacher recommendations, a school counselor recommendation and an essay. Due February 7th.   Applicants must also demonstrate hardships/obstacles overcome and accomplishments in the following areas: 1) Special Skills 2) Leadership Qualities 3) Relative Maturity 4) Personal Difficulties 5) Motivation 6) Enthusiasm 7) Capacity for Growth 8) Academic Promise 9) Community Outreach and Involvement.  
  • Are you interested in being a part of an immersive theater experience especially tailored just to you? Do you enjoy a little theatrical danger and suspense? Sign up to be an audience member for "The Order of the Oleander" - a final project for the Theater For a New Audience class. This link for applications is also available here - and on the ARHS performing arts website.  Sign up by the end of the day Friday to for your chance to be involved.
  • Last call to join the Spring Awakening cast or crew!  We'd love to get you in the show, especially if this usually isn't your thing.  See Mr. Bechtold in the auditorium to get involved by the end of the day this Friday.
  • PACK THE POOL! Interested in receiving a free Amherst t-shirt? Come support your Amherst Hurricanes Friday January 10th in the Pack the Pool meet versus Chicopee Comp
  • Seal of Biliteracy: Did you miss the info meeting? No worries. Come pick up an application form in room 147. You should submit your Application form by January 15. Contact Ms Cissé if you have any questions.
  • Juniors and Seniors who plan to pursue careers as physicians and who have strong science skills are encouraged to apply for the Hampshire District Medical Society Doctor for a Day program. Selected students will have a chance to share the expertise of a physician mentor in the daily practice of medicine through a day-long shadowing program. The deadline to apply is January 30th. Applications are available in Guidance.
  • Attention NHS members: There will be a 10-15 minute meeting TOMORROW 1/10 in room 117 at 2:30. If you cannot make it to the meeting, please contact me at Clarkb@arps.org for missed information.
  • Are you interested in getting your writing published? Whether it's an essay, a short story, a poem, or any other piece of writing, the Minks editors would love to receive your work! Whether it was written for school or just your personal work, all student submissions are accepted! Email your writing to minks@arps.org, or share it with minks@arps.org on Google Docs.
  • Please come to the Dance Theater Ensemble final concert is TONIGHT in the high school auditorium at 7:00. Tickets for students are $3 and adults $5. Come see what other audiences are raving about!
  • Calling all students!  Do you have a great idea for an activity or innovation that will benefit the ARHS community? Need money to make it happen? The ARHS PGO offers $200 grants to students twice a year & the next deadline is coming up soon.The PGO has helped to the Cambodian Heritage mural, instruments for Summit Academy, water bottle fillers, and more! You will find the current application form on the clubs page of the ARHS website. The SPRING deadline for completed applications is Friday, February 14th!
  • Are you interested in spending more time outside, meeting new friends, and learning new outdoor skills?  Join the ARHS Outing Club!  The first meeting will be on Tuesday January 21 at 3pm in room 227.  All are welcome.  See Ms. Dorsey if you have any questions.
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