Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

  • It's Wellness Wednesday!

    Today's tip: GET OUTSIDE!
    Yep, predictable. You've heard it before. And, we're saying it again. 
    Why? Why is this such an important wellness tip? 
    Well, we are glad you asked!

    Here are some of the benefits: 
    -Vitamin D: (AKA the sunshine vitamin) fights depression, strengthens immune systems, boosts metabolism (to name a few) Aim for 30 minutes a day to reap the benefits!
    -Stress Relief: Yep, true story. Research shows that being outside in fresh air reduces the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol is important for us (Part of the body's natural stress response system- that alarm system we have to recognize and respond to danger) However, too much cortisol can negatively impact our brain, mood and digestive system, among other things

    Here are a few more, likely more familiar reasons to get outside:
    -Inspires Awe and Creativity! 
    -Increases Physical Activity
    -Connect with others 
    -Counteracts screen time
    -Animals, flowers, trees, clouds, etc etc etc... 

    We challenge you to get outside for at least 30 minutes today and every day! Build it into your routine. Each your lunch outside, maybe? Find a trail or path to walk on before or after school? What other ideas do you have? 
    When will you get outside TODAY??

  • Virtual Trivia Night!

    Do you like trivia, music, and money? If yes, then our music-themed virtual trivia night is the perfect event for you! Join with your family or with your pod next Wednesday (4/14) at 6:30PM and answer questions covering a variety of fun musical topics. No expertise necessary! A $50 prize goes to the winning team, and all profits will be donated to environmental justice work in MA. The entry fee is $10 per team. Register your team at https://forms.gle/dwTTUwGdZ1ZUyfVw5. If you can’t make it but would like to make a donation, you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/band-trivia-night. Contact nyek@arps.org with questions. We hope to see you there!

  • LAST CALL for yearbook submissions:

    • If you still need to send pictures, please have them in by Friday, 4/9 at noon!
    • If you are a senior on free/reduced lunch and need a yearbook still, email Miss Garrity (garrityc@arps.org) by Friday at noon!
    • Parent ads have been extended until Friday!
    • Pre-orders are over but you can STILL order your yearbook at arps.picaboo.com!
    • The yearbook pre-order deadline has been extended to April 27th!!! Order now at arps.picaboo.com!

  • You’re invited! Registration is now open for 'Black at the Center,' the launch event for UMass Amherst’s Center of Racial Justice and Youth Engaged Research! April 21-23 will be here before we know it, so *Register now* to make sure you don't miss out! These sessions are open to youth from any and all institutions and locations. See flyers for highlights and check out our registration page for more details! And check us out on social media @UMassCRJ and use our hashtag #BlackAtTheCenter!

  • After a whole year of social distancing and virtual classrooms, it will feel so amazing to lock in a chord while singing with an amazing group of people this fall. Auditions for prospective new members of Chorale and Hurricane Singers are happening this week during lunch! The auditions are only ten minutes long, and are designed to be very low-stress--no preparation is required. You can find out more information and sign up for a time at this link: bit.ly/ARHSchoirauditions
  • Seniors who are 18 and looking to enter the BioTech field, check out this amazing opportunity! MassBioEd Foundation is introducing an opportunity to apply to receive free training, mentorship, and a paid one-year apprenticeship at a local biotech company through their new Life Sciences Apprenticeship Program.  


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