Monday, March 2, 2020

Monday Day 6 
Drop E
D-Period Lunch
  • All 10th & 11th graders, before the end of the school day, you must choose the speakers you want to see during the Career Day Advisory. If you don't make a choice today, the choice will be made for you. Please let Mr. Sadiq know if you have not gotten the Choices for Career Day form in your school email account. Thanks

  • Please come to the Theater Company Spring Info Meeting this Tuesday from 2:45-3:00 in the auditorium!  We'll discuss: 
    • Student-Writtens jury signups
    • Our Pelham Elementary after-school project
    • Auditions and tech for the Student-Directed Play 
    • The return of the Odyssey project
    • Two very special workshops led by PUNCHDRUNK, the UK-based immersive theater giants
    It couldn't be more exciting. Come learn all about it or see Mr. Bechtold for details.
  • Women's Rights Club is organizing an advisory on consent & communication on April 2, and we want YOU to be a student facilitator and run an advisory all by yourself! If this interests you even a little bit, come to room 166 at 2:30 tomorrow, Tuesday (3/3). There will be snacks!
  • Interested in participating in Girls Track and Field this year? Please come to room 112 at 3pm on Thursday March 5th! 
  • Do you enjoy playing games and doing puzzles that involve math?  Want to volunteer to help at an elementary school Math Night?  Fort River School is having its Math Night on Thursday March 19 from 5:30 until 7:30 PM and they would LOVE some fun-loving, math-loving high school students to help run the games.  Are you interested?  See Mr. Friedman in room 221 or email him at friedmag@arps.org.  Free pizza!! 
  • We are thrilled to invite you to Spring Awakening, this year's winter musical!  A bold script with an alt-rock vibe, this Tony-Award winning show is coming to ARHS March 12-14.  Check posters around the school for info online ticket purchases, valuable advisory content, and details on the plot.  Please note that this show is not recommended to those under 14.  This electric, gorgeous show will not be one to miss!
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Friday, February 28, 2020

Friday Day 5 
Drop D
E-Period Lunch
        • Reminder to ALL 10th & 11th graders! You need to fill out the Career Day form that was sent to your school email account by the end of TODAY. If you don't, then you will be randomly assigned to a presentation. Please let Mr. Sadiq know if you didn't get the sign up form. 
        • Interested in participating in Girls Track and Field this year? Please come to room 112 at 3pm on Thursday March 5th! 
        • Boys Indoor Track and Field please return uniforms to Coach Thompson in the weight room after school by TODAY.
        • Seniors! Money Doesn't Grow on Trees...Make sure you review and complete the ARHS scholarship applications. We sent you the booklet, application instructions, and application the Friday before break. Is this Greek to you? Log onto Naviance and check your messages. Questions? Come and see Ms. Garrity or Ms. Cuffee-Gray. Never ignore FREE MONEY honestly earned.
        • Do you enjoy playing games and doing puzzles that involve math?  Want to volunteer to help at an elementary school Math Night?  Fort River School is having its Math Night on Thursday March 19 from 5:30 until 7:30 PM and they would LOVE some fun-loving, math-loving high school students to help run the games.  Are you interested?  See Mr. Friedman in room 221 or email him at friedmag@arps.org.  Free pizza!! 
        • JET's TEAM+S Participants:  Get your registration fees to Ms. Blauner (room 223) ASAP. If you are requesting a fee waiver let her know, otherwise it is $30 (checks made out to ARHS with your name in the memo line). 
        • We are thrilled to invite you to Spring Awakening, this year's winter musical!  A bold script with an alt-rock vibe, this Tony-Award winning show is coming to ARHS March 12-14.  Check posters around the school for info online ticket purchases, valuable advisory content, and details on the plot.  Please note that this show is not recommended to those under 14.  This electric, gorgeous show will not be one to miss!


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        Thursday, February 27, 2020

        Thursday Day 4
        Drop C
        E-Period Lunch

        • Join us for the International Students Club bake sale tomorrow! Get ready for delicious sweet and savory delights from India and China, plus traditional bake sale classics like cookies and donuts. This is one bakesale you don't want to miss!  
        • Interested in participating in Girls Track and Field this year? Please come to room 112 at 3pm on Thursday March 5th! 
        • Boys Indoor Track and Field please return uniforms to Coach Thompson in the wight room after school on Friday February 29th 
        • Seniors! Money Doesn't Grow on Trees...Make sure you review and complete the ARHS scholarship applications. We sent you the booklet, application instructions, and application the Friday before break. Is this Greek to you? Log onto Naviance and check your messages. Questions? Come and see Ms. Garrity or Ms. Cuffee-Gray. Never ignore FREE MONEY honestly earned.
        • Juniors and Seniors - Especially Juniors - Wednesday 5:00-8:15pm. 
          Ms. Cuffee-Gray is looking for 4-6 ambassadors for the Junior College Planning Roundtable tonight! Ambassadors will act as greeters at front and side doors, greet and chit chat with admissions officers, manage sign-in, escort participants to workshops, and participate in the roundtable at other times. Volunteers will need their own transportation. Sign-up in the Guidance Office. 
        • Do you enjoy playing games and doing puzzles that involve math?  Want to volunteer to help at an elementary school Math Night?  Fort River School is having its Math Night on Thursday March 19 from 5:30 until 7:30 PM and they would LOVE some fun-loving, math-loving high school students to help run the games.  Are you interested?  See Mr. Friedman in room 221 or email him at friedmag@arps.org.  Free pizza!! 
        • JET's TEAM+S Participants:  Get your registration fees to Ms. Blauner (room 223) ASAP. If you are requesting a fee waiver let her know, otherwise it is $30 (checks made out to ARHS with your name in the memo line). 
        • Reminder! During every lunch period and everyday after school except Wednesday, Guidance Counselors are available in Room 141 (The Writing Lab) to answer your registration questions! 
        • We are thrilled to invite you to Spring Awakening, this year's winter musical!  A bold script with an alt-rock vibe, this Tony-Award winning show is coming to ARHS March 12-14.  Check posters around the school for info online ticket purchases, valuable advisory content, and details on the plot.  Please note that this show is not recommended to those under 14.  This electric, gorgeous show will not be one to miss!
        • Interested in playing Boys Ultimate this year? Please come to room 117 at 3pm TODAY
        • Interested in playing Girls Lacrosse this year? Please come to room 112 at 3pm TODAY
        • Interested in playing Girls Ultimate this year? Please come to the band room at 3pm  TODAY 
        • Get hyped! Family Feud is TODAY at 6:30 pm in the auditorium! Grab your friends and make a team of five and enter the competition for only $10! 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! Please contact Tulsi Patel or Griffin Jones for more information! 
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        Wednesday, February 26, 2020

        Wednesday Day 3
        Drop B
        E-Period Lunch

        • Tomorrow's lunch will feature a homemade Haitian Joumou served with Red Beans and Rice in celebration of Black History Month
        • There were some issues with PowerSchool that kept students from being able to complete the course registration process. Those issues have been taken care of, and you should be able to finish registering for classes now. The deadline to finish registering has been moved back to Wednesday March 4th. Please finish by the end of the school day on March 4th, because your Guidance Counselors will start to meet with you on Thursday March 5th. Please let your Guidance Counselor or Mr. Sadiq know if you have any further issues registering, or any other questions. 
        • Seniors! Money Doesn't Grow on Trees...Make sure you review and complete the ARHS scholarship applications. We sent you the booklet, application instructions, and application the Friday before break. Is this Greek to you? Log onto Naviance and check your messages. Questions? Come and see Ms. Garrity or Ms. Cuffee-Gray. Never ignore FREE MONEY honestly earned.
        • Juniors and Seniors - Especially Juniors - Wednesday 5:00-8:15pm. 
          Ms. Cuffee-Gray is looking for 4-6 ambassadors for the Junior College Planning Roundtable tonight! Ambassadors will act as greeters at front and side doors, greet and chit chat with admissions officers, manage sign-in, escort participants to workshops, and participate in the roundtable at other times. Volunteers will need their own transportation. Sign-up in the Guidance Office. 
        • Do you enjoy playing games and doing puzzles that involve math?  Want to volunteer to help at an elementary school Math Night?  Fort River School is having its Math Night on Thursday March 19 from 5:30 until 7:30 PM and they would LOVE some fun-loving, math-loving high school students to help run the games.  Are you interested?  See Mr. Friedman in room 221 or email him at friedmag@arps.org.  Free pizza!! 
        • The Science Olympiad bubble tea sale is back! Stop by for the delicious milk tea!
        • Reminder to Sene-Gambian Scholars: We will meet this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 in Room 135. Please remember to bring your folders, payments, and ideas!.

        • JET's TEAM+S Participants:  Get your registration fees to Ms. Blauner (room 223) ASAP. If you are requesting a fee waiver let her know, otherwise it is $30 (checks made out to ARHS with your name in the memo line). 
        • Reminder! During every lunch period and everyday after school except Wednesday, Guidance Counselors are available in Room 141 (The Writing Lab) to answer your registration questions! 
        • We are thrilled to invite you to Spring Awakening, this year's winter musical!  A bold script with an alt-rock vibe, this Tony-Award winning show is coming to ARHS March 12-14.  Check posters around the school for info online ticket purchases, valuable advisory content, and details on the plot.  Please note that this show is not recommended to those under 14.  This electric, gorgeous show will not be one to miss!
        • Interested in playing Boys Ultimate this year? Please come to room 117 at 3pm on Thursday February 27th!
        • Interested in playing Girls Lacrosse this year? Please come to room 112 at 3pm Thursday February 27th!
        • Interested in playing Girls Ultimate this year? Please come to the band room at 3pm on Thursday February 27th! 
        • Get hyped! Family Feud is Thursday February 27th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium! Grab your friends and make a team of five and enter the competition for only $10! 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! Please contact Tulsi Patel or Griffin Jones for more information! 
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        Tuesday, February 25, 2020

        Tuesday Day 2
        Drop A
        E-Period Lunch
        • Reminder! During every lunch period and everyday after school except Wednesday, Guidance Counselors are available in Room 141 (The Writing Lab) to answer your registration questions! 
        • We are thrilled to invite you to Spring Awakening, this year's winter musical!  A bold script with an alt-rock vibe, this Tony-Award winning show is coming to ARHS March 12-14.  Check posters around the school for info online ticket purchases, valuable advisory content, and details on the plot.  Please note that this show is not recommended to those under 14.  This electric, gorgeous show will not be one to miss!  
        • Seniors - Who Can Refuse FREE MONEY?!!! The Class of 2020 Scholarship Booklet was sent to you through Naviance. If you did not receive the booklet in your email, check your Naviance messages. Also, check your arps.org SPAM folder. If it is not in your SPAM folder, come and check in with Ms. Garrity in the Guidance Office! This booklet has an incredible number of college scholarships for you to apply to. Many of the scholarships require an essay and Ms. Lewis and Ms. cuffee-Gray are around after school on Mondays to assist you. Please start planning now. 
        • Interested in playing Boys Ultimate this year? Please come to room 117 at 3pm on Thursday February 27th!
        • Interested in playing Girls Lacrosse this year? Please come to room 112 at 3pm Thursday February 27th!
        •  Interested in playing Girls Ultimate this year? Please come to the band room at 3pm on Thursday February 27th! 
        • The Student-Written Play Festival Info Meeting has been rescheduled from our recent snow day to TODAY, February 25 at 2:45 in the auditorium.  Come learn how to write and submit plays for our 35th annual production.  The meeting will be brief but important for those interested.  See Mr. Bechtold with any questions.
        • Get hyped! Family Feud is Thursday February 27th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium! Grab your friends and make a team of five and enter the competition for only $10! 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! Please contact Tulsi Patel or Griffin Jones for more information! 
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        Monday, February 24, 2020

        Monday Day 1
        Drop G
        D-Period Lunch

        • Hello SENIORS! Thursday March 19th is the Reality Fair at Greenfield Community College (GCC). For those seniors who want to go, please pick up a permission slip from Room 207 or the Guidance Suit. A link to upload your career information was sent to your school email account on 2/14. If you did not receive the link, please ask Mr. Sadiq to send it to you again. The deadline to return the permission slip and complete the online form in Thursday March 12th. 
        • The Spanish learning group will meet today (Monday) at 2:30 in room 152. Gracias!  
        • The Student-Written Play Festival Info Meeting has been rescheduled from our recent snow day to Tuesday, February 25 at 2:45 in the auditorium.  Come learn how to write and submit plays for our 35th annual production.  The meeting will be brief but important for those interested.  See Mr. Bechtold with any questions.
        • Important Message for Seniors regarding Pending College Applications - it is very important that you check your Naviance account for pending applications.  Many of you have schools that are either not listed in your Common Application, or you have not requested a transcript be sent to them.  We are unable to submit your materials unless you have completed these steps.  If you have pending schools to which you no longer plan to apply, please delete them from your Naviance list.  If you have any questions, see Mrs. Tracy in room 309 or Ms. Garrity in the Guidance Office.
        • Get hyped! Family feud is Thursday February 27th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium! Grab your friends and make a team of five and enter the competition for only $10! 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! Please contact Tulsi Patel or Griffin Jones for more information! 
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        Thursday, February 13, 2020

        Thursday Day 6
        Drop E
        D-Period Lunch
        • Tonight at 7 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church, grab some soup and bread and listen to Symphonic Orchestra and the Hurricane Singers perform a variety of music in small groups. Donate freely to support scholarships for our upcoming trip to Philadelphia!  
        • Get hyped! Family feud is Thursday February 27th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium! Grab your friends and make a team of five and enter the competition for only $10! 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! Please contact Tulsi Patel or Griffin Jones for more information! 
        • This semester we will begin a new shadowing program for potential future students. This would include potential students from ARMS, as well as students from outside the Amherst school district. The purpose for this is we would like to have potential students have a firsthand experience on what a day in ARHS would be like. 9th grade students that are interested in having potential students shadow them during Semester 2 please email Ms. Rodriguez (rodriguezl@arps.org).
        • It's time to gear up for the 35th Annual ARHS Student-Written Play Festival!  Come to a short informative meeting TODAY at 2:45 in the auditorium to learn the ins and outs of submitting 1-minute and 10-minute plays for this year's May event.  No experience needed!  See Mr. Bechtold for details.
        • Are you a Junior or Senior who may be interested in attending Springfield Technical Community College or Holyoke Community College and want to learn more? If so, we are taking a field trip to tour both campuses and learn about admissions, services, programs, etc. The trip will take place on Friday, 3/13/20. Pizza and water will be served for lunch or you can bring a cold lunch. Permission slips can be picked up in the guidance office and need to be returned to Ms. Garrity in Guidance right before break on  FRIDAY, February 14, THE LATEST. 
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        Wednesday, February 12, 2020

        Wednesday Day 5
        Drop D
        E-Period Lunch

        • Valentine's Day Bake Sale today! Support children in need in the developing world while enjoying delicious love-themed baked goodies. Brought to you by the Memory Project.
        • Women's Rights Club will be having a bake sale after school TODAY. Come support by buying some delicious baked goods!
        • TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE BEFORE THE MARCH PRIMARIES! If you are a U.S. Citizen and will be 18 before Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 take a few minutes to make sure you are registered to vote by visiting https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm. Questions? See Ms. Stocker in the library.
        • Today: Students who are 18 years old and up, please check out the Census table during lunch today if you are interested in a Census job.
        • Get hyped! Family feud is Thursday February 27th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium! Grab your friends and make a team of five and enter the competition for only $10! 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! Please contact Tulsi Patel or Griffin Jones for more information! 
        • This semester we will begin a new shadowing program for potential future students. This would include potential students from ARMS, as well as students from outside the Amherst school district. The purpose for this is we would like to have potential students have a firsthand experience on what a day in ARHS would be like. 9th grade students that are interested in having potential students shadow them during Semester 2 please email Ms. Rodriguez (rodriguezl@arps.org).
        • It's time to gear up for the 35th Annual ARHS Student-Written Play Festival!  Come to a short informative meeting this Tomorrow at 2:45 in the auditorium to learn the ins and outs of submitting 1-minute and 10-minute plays for this year's May event.  No experience needed!  See Mr. Bechtold for details.
        • Are you a Junior or Senior who may be interested in attending Springfield Technical Community College or Holyoke Community College and want to learn more? If so, we are taking a field trip to tour both campuses and learn about admissions, services, programs, etc. The trip will take place on Friday, 3/13/20. Pizza and water will be served for lunch or you can bring a cold lunch. Permission slips can be picked up in the guidance office and need to be returned to Ms. Garrity in Guidance right before break on  FRIDAY, February 14, THE LATEST. 

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        Tuesday, February 11, 2020

        Tuesday Day 4
        Drop C
        E-Period Lunch
        • Congratulations to the ARHS Science Olympiad team! They achieved 10th place total and multiple medals in the Brown University Invitational, which hosted over 40 teams from around the nation. SciOly members, regardless of whether you went to Brown or not, please attend the meeting today at 2:30 in Room 225. 
        • Wednesday:Students who are 18 years old and up, please check out the Census table during lunch today if you are interested in a Census job.
        • Get hyped! Family feud is Thursday February 27th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium! Grab your friends and make a team of five and enter the competition for only $10! 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!
        • DTE meeting right after school today in the dance studio 2:25-2:30 to talk about upcoming performances and field trips. See you all tomorrow!
        • Women's Rights Club is having a meeting TODAY at 2:30pm in room 166 to start planning Consent Week activities. Newcomers welcome, snacks included!
        • Women's Rights Club will be having a bake sale after school today. Come support by buying some delicious baked goods!
        • This semester we will begin a new shadowing program for potential future students. This would include potential students from ARMS, as well as students from outside the Amherst school district. The purpose for this is we would like to have potential students have a firsthand experience on what a day in ARHS would be like. 9th grade students that are interested in having potential students shadow them during Semester 2 please email Ms. Rodriguez (rodriguezl@arps.org.).
        • It's time to gear up for the 35th Annual ARHS Student-Written Play Festival!  Come to a short informative meeting this Thursday at 2:45 in the auditorium to learn the ins and outs of submitting 1-minute and 10-minute plays for this year's May event.  No experience needed!  See Mr. Bechtold for details.
        • This Valentines day, celebrate someone sweet with a special treat. Starting Today, February 10th, Candygrams will be sold by the Class of 2020 at all lunches for a dollar each. Write a small note and send some sweets to someone you want to appreciate this Valentines day. 
        • Are you a Junior or Senior who may be interested in attending Springfield Technical Community College or Holyoke Community College and want to learn more? If so, we are taking a field trip to tour both campuses and learn about admissions, services, programs, etc. The trip will take place on Friday, 3/13/20. Pizza and water will be served for lunch or you can bring a cold lunch. Permission slips can be picked up in the guidance office and need to be returned to Ms. Garrity in Guidance right before break on  FRIDAY, February 14, THE LATEST. 
        • We are currently seeking students who would like to be involved in a filmmaking project over February Break.  ARHS students will write and produce a short film about the impact of Social Media on teens. Professional filmmakers and Health professionals will support this project.  The project is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and students will receive a $200 stipend at the completion of the project.  Meetings will be at ARHS. f you are interested, the first meeting is February 11 at 2:30pm in Room 114. You must be available to work all of February break. Please see Assistant Principal Gromacki and fill out an application form at www.bit.ly/ARHSsocial  Space is limited so fill out an application today! 
        • Voter Registration cards will be handed out during lunch this week. Anyone who is a U.S. citizen and will be 18 before March 3rd must register by February 12th to participate in the upcoming presidential primary. Any U.S. citizen who is at least 16 years old is also eligible to pre-register. Stop by the voter registration table in the cafeteria this week or contact Mr. Sadiq (sadiqt@arps.org) or Ms. Stocker (stockere@arps.org) with any questions.
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        Monday, February 10, 2020

        Monday Day 3
        Drop B
        E-Period Lunch

        • Today there will be a 5 minute Advisory Period at the end of day where students will receive their report cards.
        • It's time to gear up for the 35th Annual ARHS Student-Written Play Festival!  Come to a short informative meeting this Thursday at 2:45 in the auditorium to learn the ins and outs of submitting 1-minute and 10-minute plays for this year's May event.  No experience needed!  See Mr. Bechtold for details.
        • This Valentines day, celebrate someone sweet with a special treat. Starting Today, February 10th, Candygrams will be sold by the Class of 2020 at all lunches for a dollar each. Write a small note and send some sweets to someone you want to appreciate this Valentines day. 
        • Are you a Junior or Senior who may be interested in attending Springfield Technical Community College or Holyoke Community College and want to learn more? If so, we are taking a field trip to tour both campuses and learn about admissions, services, programs, etc. The trip will take place on Friday, 3/13/20. Pizza and water will be served for lunch or you can bring a cold lunch. Permission slips can be picked up in the guidance office and need to be returned to Ms. Garrity in Guidance right before break on  FRIDAY, February 14, THE LATEST. 
        • We are currently seeking students who would like to be involved in a filmmaking project over February Break.  ARHS students will write and produce a short film about the impact of Social Media on teens. Professional filmmakers and Health professionals will support this project.  The project is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and students will receive a $200 stipend at the completion of the project.  Meetings will be at ARHS. f you are interested, the first meeting is February 11 at 2:30pm in Room 114. You must be available to work all of February break. Please see Assistant Principal Gromacki and fill out an application form at www.bit.ly/ARHSsocial  Space is limited so fill out an application today! 
        • Voter Registration cards will be handed out during lunch this week. Anyone who is a U.S. citizen and will be 18 before March 3rd must register by February 12th to participate in the upcoming presidential primary. Any U.S. citizen who is at least 16 years old is also eligible to pre-register. Stop by the voter registration table in the cafeteria this week or contact Mr. Sadiq (sadiqt@arps.org) or Ms. Stocker (stockere@arps.org) with any questions.
        • Are you a Junior or Senior who may be interested in attending Springfield Technical Community College or Holyoke Community College and want to learn more? If so, we are taking a field trip to tour both campuses and learn about admissions, services, programs, etc. The trip will take place on Friday, 3/13/20. Pizza and water will be served for lunch or you can bring a cold lunch. Permission slips can be picked up in the guidance office and need to be returned to Ms. Garrity in Guidance right before break on  FRIDAY, February 14, THE LATEST. 
        • Are you interested in spending more time outside, meeting new friends, and learning new outdoor skills?  It's not too late to join the ARHS Outing Club!  Our next meeting will be TOMORROW February 11 at 3pm in room 227.  All are welcome.  See Ms. Dorsey if you have any questions.
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        Thursday, February 6, 2020

        Thursday Day 1
        Drop G
        D-Period Lunch
        • Juniors and Seniors Recommendations. Just a gentle reminder that when you request recommendations for summer opportunities and or scholarships, it is important that you give teachers and guidance counselors a minimum of 14 days notice to write for you. Please allow your recommenders the opportunities to do their very best writing about how great you by giving them the time to write. Requests that give 1 or 2 days to write do not have to be honored. Help us support you - please plan ahead.  Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Counselor - Deidre Cuffee-Gray
        • Attention All NHS Members and Potential Members: 
          There will be a 10-15 minute meeting this Friday 2/7/20 at 2:30 in room 117. Please come with creative fundraising ideas. Also, please remember to come with your completed in school/out of school volunteer worksheets. If you cannot make it, please send me an email at clarkb@arps.org to get valuable information. 
        •  Poets CAConrad & Dawn Lundy Martin will be reading at Old Chapel, 144 Hicks Way, at UMass, on Thursday Feb 6, from 8-10 p.m. Readings are free, wheelchair accessible, and open to the public. Refreshments & book signing to follow. Learn more at umass.edu/englishmfa
        • This Valentines day, celebrate someone sweet with a special treat. Starting Monday, February 10th, Candygrams will be sold by the Class of 2020 at all lunches for a dollar each. Write a small note and send some sweets to someone you want to appreciate this Valentines day. 
        • We are currently seeking students who would like to be involved in a filmmaking project over February Break.  ARHS students will write and produce a short film about the impact of Social Media on teens. Professional filmmakers and Health professionals will support this project.  The project is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and students will receive a $200 stipend at the completion of the project.  Meetings will be at ARHS. f you are interested, the first meeting is February 11 at 2:30pm in Room 114. You must be available to work all of February break. Please see Assistant Principal Gromacki and fill out an application form at www.bit.ly/ARHSsocial  Space is limited so fill out an application today! 
        • Calling all students!  The SPRING deadline for completed applications is around the corner, on Friday, FEBRUARY 14th! 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 club’s page of the ARHS website. 
        • Seniors! Two Important Local Scholarships. DO NOT MISS!
          1. HCC gives away $200,000 in scholarships every year. Sometimes not enough HCC students apply and that money gets left on the table. If you are considering HCC, YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. https://www.hcc.edu/alumni-and-friends/the-hcc-foundation/scholarships
          2. Community Foundation of Western MA is a great area scholarship for college bound students. Do not miss this one. https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/62004-Community-Foundation-Of-Western-Massachusetts
          There is an essay required for both scholarships. Come to the Writing Center after school on Mondays to get support. You must request transcript on Naviance A MINIMUM OF TEN DAYS BEFORE THE DEADLINE (your last minute stress will not be our be our last minute stress - take care of your business in a timely manner).
        • This semester we will begin a new shadowing program for potential future students. This would include potential students from ARMS, as well as students from outside the Amherst school district. The purpose for this is we would like to have potential students have a firsthand experience on what a day in ARHS would be like. 9th grade students that are interested in having potential students shadow them during Semester 2 please email Ms. Rodriguez (rodriguezl@arps.org.).
        • Are you interested in spending more time outside, meeting new friends, and learning new outdoor skills?  It's not too late to join the ARHS Outing Club!  Our next meeting will be on Tuesday February 11 at 3pm in room 227.  All are welcome.  See Ms. Dorsey if you have any questions.
        • Are you a Junior or Senior who may be interested in attending Springfield Technical Community College or Holyoke Community College and want to learn more? If so, we are taking a field trip to tour both campuses and learn about admissions, services, programs, etc. The trip will take place on Friday, 3/13/20. Pizza and water will be served for lunch or you can bring a cold lunch. Permission slips can be picked up in the guidance office and need to be returned to Ms. Garrity in Guidance right before break on  FRIDAY, February 14, THE LATEST. 
        • Voter Registration cards will be handed out during lunch this week. Anyone who is a U.S. citizen and will be 18 before March 3rd must register by February 12th to participate in the upcoming presidential primary. Any U.S. citizen who is at least 16 years old is also eligible to pre-register. Stop by the voter registration table in the cafeteria this week or contact Mr. Sadiq (sadiqt@arps.org) or Ms. Stocker (stockere@arps.org) with any questions.
        • Come to the first Supporting the Armed Forces & Families (S.T.A.F.F.) meeting this Thursday, February 6th in the library at 3pm. This new student group will work to support veterans, active duty personnel, and their families in our community. Contact Connor Plankey plankeyc@arps.org for more details. 
        • JET's TEAM+S Participants: Please get your registration fees to Ms. Blauner (room 223) ASAP or we will not be able to register your team. If you are requesting a fee waiver let her know, otherwise it is $30 (checks made out to ARHS with your name in the memo line). 
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        Wednesday, February 5, 2020

        Wednesday Day 7
        Drop F
        D-Period Lunch


          • This Valentines day, celebrate someone sweet with a special treat. Starting Monday, February 10th, Candygrams will be sold by the Class of 2020 at all lunches for a dollar each. Write a small note and send some sweets to someone you want to appreciate this Valentines day. 
          • We are currently seeking students who would like to be involved in a filmmaking project over February Break.  ARHS students will write and produce a short film about the impact of Social Media on teens. Professional filmmakers and Health professionals will support this project.  The project is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and students will receive a $200 stipend at the completion of the project.  Meetings will be at ARHS. f you are interested, the first meeting is February 11 at 2:30pm in Room 114. You must be available to work all of February break. Please see Assistant Principal Gromacki and fill out an application form at www.bit.ly/ARHSsocial  Space is limited so fill out an application today! 
          • Calling all students!  The SPRING deadline for completed applications is around the corner, on Friday, FEBRUARY 14th! 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 club’s page of the ARHS website. 
          • Seniors! Two Important Local Scholarships. DO NOT MISS!
            1. HCC gives away $200,000 in scholarships every year. Sometimes not enough HCC students apply and that money gets left on the table. If you are considering HCC, YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. https://www.hcc.edu/alumni-and-friends/the-hcc-foundation/scholarships
            2. Community Foundation of Western MA is a great area scholarship for college bound students. Do not miss this one. https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/62004-Community-Foundation-Of-Western-Massachusetts
            There is an essay required for both scholarships. Come to the Writing Center after school on Mondays to get support. You must request transcript on Naviance A MINIMUM OF TEN DAYS BEFORE THE DEADLINE (your last minute stress will not be our be our last minute stress - take care of your business in a timely manner).
          • This semester we will begin a new shadowing program for potential future students. This would include potential students from ARMS, as well as students from outside the Amherst school district. The purpose for this is we would like to have potential students have a firsthand experience on what a day in ARHS would be like. 9th grade students that are interested in having potential students shadow them during Semester 2 please email Ms. Rodriguez (rodriguezl@arps.org.).
          • Are you interested in spending more time outside, meeting new friends, and learning new outdoor skills?  It's not too late to join the ARHS Outing Club!  Our next meeting will be on Tuesday February 11 at 3pm in room 227.  All are welcome.  See Ms. Dorsey if you have any questions.
          • Are you a Junior or Senior who may be interested in attending Springfield Technical Community College or Holyoke Community College and want to learn more? If so, we are taking a field trip to tour both campuses and learn about admissions, services, programs, etc. The trip will take place on Friday, 3/13/20. Pizza and water will be served for lunch or you can bring a cold lunch. Permission slips can be picked up in the guidance office and need to be returned to Ms. Garrity in Guidance right before break on  FRIDAY, February 14, THE LATEST. 
          • Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day is on TODAY! Please support the POCU Bake Sale!
          • Voter Registration cards will be handed out during lunch this week. Anyone who is a U.S. citizen and will be 18 before March 3rd must register by February 12th to participate in the upcoming presidential primary. Any U.S. citizen who is at least 16 years old is also eligible to pre-register. Stop by the voter registration table in the cafeteria this week or contact Mr. Sadiq (sadiqt@arps.org) or Ms. Stocker (stockere@arps.org) with any questions.
          • Come to the first Supporting the Armed Forces & Families (S.T.A.F.F.) meeting this Thursday, February 6th in the library at 3pm. This new student group will work to support veterans, active duty personnel, and their families in our community. Contact Connor Plankey plankeyc@arps.org for more details. 
          • JET's TEAM+S Participants: Please get your registration fees to Ms. Blauner (room 223) ASAP or we will not be able to register your team. If you are requesting a fee waiver let her know, otherwise it is $30 (checks made out to ARHS with your name in the memo line). 
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          Tuesday, February 4, 2020

          Tuesday Day 6
          Drop E
          D-Period Lunch
          • Are you interested in spending more time outside, meeting new friends, and learning new outdoor skills?  It's not too late to join the ARHS Outing Club!  Our next meeting will be on Tuesday February 11 at 3pm in room 227.  All are welcome.  See Ms. Dorsey if you have any questions.
          • Are you a Junior or Senior who may be interested in attending Springfield Technical Community College or Holyoke Community College and want to learn more? If so, we are taking a field trip to tour both campuses and learn about admissions, services, programs, etc. The trip will take place on Friday, 3/13/20. Pizza and water will be served for lunch or you can bring a cold lunch. Permission slips can be picked up in the guidance office and need to be returned to Ms. Garrity in Guidance right before break on  FRIDAY, February 14, THE LATEST. 
          • Women's Rights Club is hosting guest speaker Professor Margaret Stubbs at 2:30pm TODAY in room 166! She will be talking to us about her advocacy work in making menstrual products accessible in schools through government legislation. Come to listen, ask questions, and get informed (and eat snacks)!
          • Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day is on TOMORROW. Please support the POCU Bake Sale.
          • Voter Registration cards will be handed out during lunch this week. Anyone who is a U.S. citizen and will be 18 before March 3rd must register by February 12th to participate in the upcoming presidential primary. Any U.S. citizen who is at least 16 years old is also eligible to pre-register. Stop by the voter registration table in the cafeteria this week or contact Mr. Sadiq (sadiqt@arps.org) or Ms. Stocker (stockere@arps.org) with any questions.
          • Come to the first Supporting the Armed Forces & Families (S.T.A.F.F.) meeting this Thursday, February 6th in the library at 3pm. This new student group will work to support veterans, active duty personnel, and their families in our community. Contact Connor Plankey plankeyc@arps.org for more details. 
          • JET's TEAM+S Participants: Please get your registration fees to Ms. Blauner (room 223) ASAP or we will not be able to register your team. If you are requesting a fee waiver let her know, otherwise it is $30 (checks made out to ARHS with your name in the memo line). 
          • Seal of Biliteracy: We will have our first After School meeting on TODAY February, 4th in room 318 (Ms Lopez's classroom).  We will work in our language groups and start preparing for the STAMP test and portfolios. Thank you for applying to the program and see you all there! Merci, Madame Cissé.
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          Monday, February 3. 2020

          Monday Day 5
          Drop D
          E-Period Lunch
          • Congratulations to a few more Scholastic Writing Winners!
            •  Gold Key for Dramatic Script: Acadia Case 
            • Honorable Mention for short story: Shreya Venkataraman

          • Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day is on Wednesday. Please support the POCU Bake Sale.
          • Voter Registration cards will be handed out during lunch this week. Anyone who is a U.S. citizen and will be 18 before March 3rd must register by February 12th to participate in the upcoming presidential primary. Any U.S. citizen who is at least 16 years old is also eligible to pre-register. Stop by the voter registration table in the cafeteria this week or contact Mr. Sadiq (sadiqt@arps.org) or Ms. Stocker (stockere@arps.org) with any questions.
          • Come to the first Supporting the Armed Forces & Families (S.T.A.F.F.) meeting this Thursday, February 6th in the library at 3pm. This new student group will work to support veterans, active duty personnel, and their families in our community. Contact Connor Plankey plankeyc@arps.org for more details. 
          • JET's TEAM+S Participants: Please get your registration fees to Ms. Blauner (room 223) ASAP or we will not be able to register your team. If you are requesting a fee waiver let her know, otherwise it is $30 (checks made out to ARHS with your name in the memo line). 
          • Reminder to Sene-Gambian Scholars: We will meet for an in-school field trip during F and G periods TODAY in Room 135. Please bring your folders and Chromebooks.
          • The Student Advisory Council will meet on TODAY at 2:45 in room 239.  Please check in with Mr. Thompson if you can't attend.
          • Do you wish you could understand more Spanish? Spanish language learners and newcomers alike are invited to come to the first Spanish Language Practice Group.  Please join us this TODAY at 2:30 in Room 152 for pizza and to learn more about this opportunity. ¡Gracias!
          • Seal of Biliteracy: We will have our first After School meeting on Tomorrow, February, 4th in room 318 (Ms Lopez's classroom).  We will work in our language groups and start preparing for the STAMP test and portfolios. Thank you for applying to the program and see you all there next Tuesday! Merci, Madame Cissé.

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