Wednesday, September 22, 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- Chile celebrates their independence on September 18th.
- José Martí was an influential Cuban activist and poet born January 28 1853. He grew up in an impoverished family and was educated at the Secondary School of Havana under Rafel Maria de Mendive. Much of Jose’s actions were driven by the movement to separate Cuba from Spain’s rule. At sixteen he was sentenced to 6 years in prison for writing separatist poems but he was deported to Spain a year in. He reunited with his family in Mexico but always had a dream to return to Cuba. Jose ended up dying on the battlefield fighting for Cuban independence. José Martí and Rafael Serra founded “La Liga”, an organization dedicated to Cuban independence. He also assisted with Cuba’s economy and warned against American imperialism. Jose once said, “Exclusive wealth is unjust. A nation with small landowners is rich. A country with a few rich men is not rich-only the country where everyone possesses a little of the wealth is rich.” Submitted by Genevieve Lagrant
- It's Wellness Wednesday!
This week our Wellness Wednesday Tip is: Prioritize your sleep each night.
Our sleep patterns can change during stressful times or big changes. Everyone goes through periods where sleep is difficult to achieve. During these times, you may find yourself staying up late, feeling groggy during the day, or even find yourself constantly waking up during the night. Getting enough sleep helps us think more clearly, improves our mood and our memory, and decreases stress and anxiety. Sleep helps to repair tissues throughout the body and helps to strengthen our immune system. Here are some ways to improve your sleep: Maintain a regular sleep schedule by going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, including non-school nights. Keep a consistent bedtime routine by doing less stimulating activities such as taking a shower, journaling, or listening to calm music. Lastly, incorporate exercise and/or spending time outside into your daily routine. These will help you fall asleep more easily and sleep more deeply.
- 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
- Interested in Computer Programming? Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board is sponsoring an after-school career readiness program. Meet professionals and get trained for internships. Email Matt Allen at mattallen@masshirefhwb.org (not an ARHS sponsored program - see Ms. Cuffee-Gray in the Guidance Office with questions).Reminder of Senior College Planning workshops this week -SHINE - OUTSIDE RAIN - ATRIUM HallwayBring your Chrome book.Week of September 20th - find Ms. Cuffee-Gray's circle of chairs (limit of 10 students, first come)
Tuesday 1st Lunch - Lunching Life After ARHS - Essay
Wednesday 2nd Lunch - Lunching on Life After ARHS - Building Your List
Thursday 3rd Lunch - Lunching on Life After ARHS - Common Application
- Seniors - Reminder to set up Life After ARHS Meetings with Ms. Cuffee-GrayRegardless of your intended path, she wants to support you in your planning!Life After ARHS Meeting (with parents/guardians) - LINKFirst Generation Fridayz - (are you a first generation college student? Fridays are all you!) - LINK
EARLY DISMISSAL WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 24
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