Thursday, September 23, 2021
- National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and ends on October 15. In honor a Fun Fact about Hispanic Heritage will be placed in the Afternoon Announcements.. We will also be sharing announcements submitted by students about influential Latinx People.
- Today's Fact- Belize celebrates their independence on September 21st
- Hispanic Heritage Month: Mendez V. Westminster was a California case where a small group of Latino parents stood up to injustice and demanded that all kids attend the same schools. The Mendez family worked tirelessly and heroically to force schools to make this happen. Mendez V. Westminster was a precursor to Brown V. Board of Education: Many of the lawyers who worked in the CA Mendez V. Wesminster case in the 40's later worked in the federal Brown V. Board of Education case in the 50's. Come check out our bulletin board in the rotunda, on the cafeteria's outside wall! Submited by Ms.Mari Vicente
- You're invited to a Hip Hop dance battle at the Totman Gym at UMass Amherst, from 3-6pm on Sunday. There will be a live DJ and elite dancers from Chicago, and it's free to watch or enter the battle. For more info, go to tinyurl.com/arpsbattle21 or talk to the dance teacher, Remy Fernández-O'Brien.
- First Gen Fridayz - Life After ARHS MeetingIf you are a First Generation College Student, Fridayz are for you (well, everyday is for you!!!)! Sign up to meet with Ms. Cuffee-Gray and learn the ins and outs of college admissions. We want your parent/guardian to attend as well. Here's the link to sign up! LINK - or come to Guidance and set a time.
- College Visits Here at ARHSJuniors and Seniors - Keep your eye on college admissions reps visits in Naviance. This is a great way to learn about a college or university from someone that knows that institution well. You have to both sign up for the visit in NAVIANCE and communicate with the teacher whose class you're missing at least 24 hours in advance. Naviance is one of the apps you have access to in your @arps.org account on your ChromeBook. Juniors - If NAVIANCE something you know nothing about, or you forgot your password - that's OK - you can check in with Ms. Garrity in Guidance. See your future!
- Interested in Early Decision or Early Action? Hear from the Experts!Friday, September 24 · 5:00 – 6:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zds-dhfo-egw Representing:Smith College - Sarah Hinkle-Nguyen, ARHS Admissions Rep, Assistant Director of AdmissionsMount Holyoke College - Leykia Nulan - Dean of AdmissionsWesleyan University - Tara Lindros, Associate Dean of AdmissionsAmherst College - Gail Holt, Dean of Financial AidClark University - Terry Malone, Associate Director of AdmissionsUMASS Amherst - Associate Dean of Admissions (TBD)
- Picture Day is Tuesday, September 28th. The forms will be distributed during Advisory on September 23rd. You can prepay for pictures at www.grynnternet.com. Enter code 3A7W5P4 and click login. If you pay online there is no need to submit anything to the school. Please contact the Main Office, arhsoffice@arps.org, if you have questions. Thanks and take care.
- Seniors who DID NOT take the MCAS in May2021
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who wish to determine their eligibility for EITHER theJohn and Abigail Adams Scholarship or the Stanley Z. KoplikCertificate of Mastery AwardMUST register by Tuesday September 28, 2021 AND takethe MCAS on November 9 and 10Registration is completed by emailing Deb Leonard leonardd@arps.org
**This is ONLY necessary to determineeligibility for these two scholarships. It is NOT required forgraduation**
- 11th and 12th Graders: We are looking for students that would be interested in having a upcoming ARHS student shadow them for the day, so they can have firsthand experience at what a school day at ARHS is like. Interested in becoming a Hurricane Ambassador please email Ms.Rodriguez at RodriguezL@arps.org
- The Amherst Current, a new blog and website focusing on local issues (theamherstcurrent.org), invites students to submit posts. Students do not need to live in Amherst, but the post must be about Amherst in some respect.
Our posts are typically 750-900 words and written in a conversational style. Topics could include: How well does Amherst serve the needs of teenagers? What do teens wish Amherst offered? If you are familiar with the proposed expansion plan for the Jones Library, what are your thoughts? Is the Jones Library, as it is now, an appealing place for teens? What do teens know, or not know, about how our local government works? Is this something you are curious about? What issues are not getting enough attention, and what can Amherst do about them?
We'd love to elevate the voices of young people! Students should feel free to contact Sarah Marshall, or Nick Grabbe, at theamherstcurrent@gmail.comand share their thoughts. Please contact them before drafting a post, as not all topics are suitable for their blog.
- Are you looking for opportunities for jobs, volunteering, internships, and more? Check out the Guidance Office's "Opportunities" Page! Click here or find it in our Virtual Guidance Office, which can be found on our school website. ----Village Neighbors (villageneighbors.org) is seeking a student volunteer to help send notices to members and others on their mailing list about upcoming events. The work would entail mostly remote work; communicating with The Public Relations Chair about editing, constructing a Constant Contact campaign including a photo, and sending it at the appropriate times. This volunteer work would be about 2 hours per week. To apply, email Elizabeth Fernández O'Brien at pr@villageneighbors.org.
- Looking for a tutor for a STEM subject? ARHS is launching our first ever virtual STEM tutoring center. The Amherst Educational Foundation has provided a grant so that high school students who need support with math, science, computers, engineering can request after school tutoring sessions that will take place via Google Meet. These sessions can be scheduled after school up until 9pm. If you have any questions, please contact the STEM Tutoring Center coordinator Ms. Vanessa Meikle meiklev@arps.org Complete this link to request a tutoring session: Tutoring Sign-up Form
EARLY DISMISSAL WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 24
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