Friday, October 29, 2021

Friday, October 29, 2021

  • If you did not get your Student ID please stop by the Main Office next week to get it.
  • Are you interested in joining the girls basketball team this winter? Come meet the coach in the high school gymnasium on November 5th at 6pm. We hope to see you there! 
  • Hockey with the Pope Francis Co-op there will be an informational parent, student meeting at Pope Francis Prep School on November 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. You must sign up prior to the meeting in the main office. NOT SCHOOL SPONSORED 


 


Thursday, October 28, 2021

Thursday, October 28, 2021

  • Halloween Dress-Up Message ðŸŽƒ

    In preparation for celebrating Halloween please adhere to the following guidelines:

    Please do not wear anything that completely covers your face, do not bring in simulated weapons of any kind, the weather is cooling down, dress warmly, and no gory costumes. 

    The Senior Class Council will host a Halloween costume contest this Friday, the 29th. Winners will be selected from each grade and prizes will be awarded. An adult winner will be announced as well. Check-in with the Senior Class Council members during any lunch to be entered into the contest on Friday.

    Thanks and have a safe and Happy Halloween! 

  •  Lunch Next week-
    • 9th Grade- Monday, October 25
    • 10th Grade- Tuesday, October 26
    • 11th Grade - Wednesday, October 27
    • 12th Grade- Thursday, October 28
    • All Grades- Friday, October 29
    • For any girls interested in playing hockey with the Pope Francis Co-op there will be an informational parent, student meeting at Pope Francis Prep School on November 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. You must sign up prior to the meeting in the main office. NOT SCHOOL SPONSORED 


    EARLY DISMISSAL WEEK OF OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 31

    Date

    Sport

    Opponent

    Location

    Departure

    Game Time

    Time Dismissed

    From Class

    10/25/21

    Boys Soccer

    (Varsity ONLY)

    Ludlow

    Lusitano Field Ludlow

    2:45 PM

    4:00 PM

    2:35 PM

    10/25/21

    Field Hockey

    Athol

    Home


    4:00 PM

    3:15 PM

    10/25/21

    Football

    (JV ONLY)

    West Springfield

    HOME


    4:30

    3:15 PM

    10/26/21

    MS Cross Country

    Bement

    Bement School

    3:00 PM

    3:30 PM

    2:50 PM




     

    Wednesday, October 27, 2021

    Wednesday, October 27, 2021

    • It's Wellness Wednesday! This week our Wellness Wednesday Tip is: Mindfulness is a Superpower!

      So what exactly is mindfulness? Mindfulness is intentionally being in the present moment with full awareness of oneself, others, and one’s surroundings without judgment. It can also be showing compassion for oneself and others.

      What are some benefits of Mindfulness? 

      ·         Lowers your blood pressure, heart rate, and stress.

      ·         Increases your ability to concentrate, improving critical thinking and decision making.

      ·         Decreases worry thoughts. 

      ·         Increases listening skills.

      So how do you practice Mindfulness? 

      1.       Mindfully observe a familiar object: Notice things you have never noticed about that object (i.e. a plant). Be present and make some observations.

      2.       Fish Tank Mindfulness: Close your eyes & imagine you are at an aquarium. You’re standing in front of a fish tank looking in on the fish. The key thing to remember is that these fish will come & go & will swim past you eventually. However, they will always come by again. Imagine your emotions and thoughts are just like fish in that fish tank. Don’t label or judge your emotions or thoughts. Simply place them on the fish and watch them go, knowing they will come back again.

      We also welcome ANYONE (teachers, staff, students, entire classes, clubs, etc!) to reach out to share ideas and tips, too. Email us! Michaela Paul (MSW Intern)  paulm@arps.org  OR Hannah (School Adjustment Counselor) carusoh@arps.org

    • Halloween Dress-Up Message ðŸŽƒ

      In preparation for celebrating Halloween please adhere to the following guidelines:

      Please do not wear anything that completely covers your face, do not bring in simulated weapons of any kind, the weather is cooling down, dress warmly, and no gory costumes. 

      The Senior Class Council will host a Halloween costume contest this Friday, the 29th. Winners will be selected from each grade and prizes will be awarded. An adult winner will be announced as well. Check-in with the Senior Class Council members during any lunch to be entered into the contest on Friday.

      Thanks and have a safe and Happy Halloween! 

    • Model UN will be meeting this Wednesday at 3:45 in Ms. Bourbeau’s room (325) for a debate. Even if you’ve never come before, we’d love to see you come this Wednesday! If you have any questions, email Kyle Crosby (crosbyak@arps.org), Quinn Schein (scheinqf@arps.org), or Mira Setty-Charity (settycharityma@arps.org).
    • Picture ID's are here! They will be handed out during Lunch Next week-
      • 9th Grade- Monday, October 25
      • 10th Grade- Tuesday, October 26
      • 11th Grade - Wednesday, October 27
      • 12th Grade- Thursday, October 28
      • All Grades- Friday, October 29
      • For any girls interested in playing hockey with the Pope Francis Co-op there will be an informational parent, student meeting at Pope Francis Prep School on November 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. You must sign up prior to the meeting in the main office. NOT SCHOOL SPONSORED 
      • Join Amnesty International Club for our first official meeting TODAY, Wednesday 10/27 at 3:45pm in Room 171! Learn about the club and human rights, and take part in an action against gun violence. We will have snacks! To sign up for emails, email Emily Grybko (grybkoer@arps.org) or Janna Parrot (parrotjg@arps.org) or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/62vbHpDkzyQjTiWB8!


      EARLY DISMISSAL WEEK OF OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 31

      Date

      Sport

      Opponent

      Location

      Departure

      Game Time

      Time Dismissed

      From Class

      10/25/21

      Boys Soccer

      (Varsity ONLY)

      Ludlow

      Lusitano Field Ludlow

      2:45 PM

      4:00 PM

      2:35 PM

      10/25/21

      Field Hockey

      Athol

      Home


      4:00 PM

      3:15 PM

      10/25/21

      Football

      (JV ONLY)

      West Springfield

      HOME


      4:30

      3:15 PM

      10/26/21

      MS Cross Country

      Bement

      Bement School

      3:00 PM

      3:30 PM

      2:50 PM



       


      Tuesday, October 26, 2021

      Tuesday, October 26, 2021

      • Picture ID's are here! They will be handed out during Lunch Next week-
        • 9th Grade- Monday, October 25
        • 10th Grade- Tuesday, October 26
        • 11th Grade - Wednesday, October 27
        • 12th Grade- Thursday, October 28
        • For any girls interested in playing hockey with the Pope Francis Co-op there will be an informational parent, student meeting at Pope Francis Prep School on November 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. You must sign up prior to the meeting in the main office. NOT SCHOOL SPONSORED 
        • Join Amnesty International Club for our first official meeting this Wednesday 10/27 at 3:45pm in Room 171! Learn about the club and human rights, and take part in an action against gun violence. We will have snacks! To sign up for emails, email Emily Grybko (grybkoer@arps.org) or Janna Parrot (parrotjg@arps.org) or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/62vbHpDkzyQjTiWB8!
        • Join our fitness fundraiser! - NOT SCHOOL SPONSORED

        Family Outreach of Amherst and Not Bread Alone are hosting a fundraising event to help families in our community who struggle to keep food on their tables and a roof over their heads. 

        Our fundraising event, STEP UP! End Hunger and Homelessness will be held November 13th – 23rd, 2021. 

        Here’s how it works: 
      • Choose a fitness  activity (such as swimming, running, walking, weight training--              whatever you prefer) 
      • Set a fundraising goal  
      • Solicit sponsorship pledges from your family and friends 
      • Customize your fundraising page (it’s automatically created just for you)  
      • Track your progress 
      • Share your experience on social media 

      • Participating in this fundraiser will be a GREAT addition to your college admission application.  But best of all?  You’ll feel a tremendous satisfaction knowing you’ve made an awesome impact on the lives of struggling families in our community.  
        You can register as an individual or as a team. 

        To register, visit https://www.pledgereg.com/step-up-end-hunger--homelessness 
         For more information, contact Carly Marburger at cmarburger@chd.org or call (870) 761-7033. 

        • ·         Seniors - 

        I see that some of you are letting us know that you are quite anxious about the process of submitting your applications.

        Work on what you can control - 

        Read the email that Miss Garrity sent to all seniors on Friday, October 22nd. She wrote a detailed message regarding the process and what to expect from college admissions offices.

         

        YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT FOR ARHS TO SEND YOUR MATERIALS!

        WHAT YOU SEND!

        Search for colleges and narrow list to 6-8 schools (Reach, Target, Likely/Foundational)

        Naviance

        -Request teacher recommendations

        -List “Schools I’m Applying To”

        Interest - High to Low

        Expect - Far Reach to Safety

             (Make sure you have a balanced list, i.e. no too many reaches on your list)

        List Deadlines Accurately (Early Decision/Early Action/Regular Decision/Rolling)

        This is how Miss Garrity and teachers know your deadline! 

        If your deadline is showing up incorrectly, go to "Edit" in the row of the college on your list to change it!

        Request INITIAL Transcript

         

        Please avoid listing deadlines that are earlier than your real deadlines...

        Use the videos below to better understand how to do this!

         

        Complete Common Application (if your colleges & universities use Common Application)

        Search for Schools

        Profile

        Family

        Education

        Activities

        Writing - Personal Statement/COVID 19/Additional Information

        Don’t leave COVID 19/Additional Information empty

        Courses and Grades (only some schools require this)

        Write supplements for schools that require them (only some schools require this)


        Some helpful videos

        Teacher Recommendations in Naviance - LINK

        Matching Common Application and Naviance - LINK

        Signing Up for College Admissions Visits - LINK

        Adding Colleges I'm Thinking About in Naviance  - LINK

        Requesting Transcripts in Naviance - LINK

        Financial Aid

        FAFSA - check the school page for deadlines - UMASS Deadline May 1

        CSS Profile (only some schools require)

        Scholarship application

        WHAT ARHS SENDS VIA NAVIANCE

        (Miss Garrity makes it happen!!!)

        -Teacher Recommendations (“Submitted” and “In Progress” are the same thing- ready to go!)

        -Transcripts 

        -School Counselor Recommendation

        -School Profile (lists courses & outcomes from 2020-2021)

        YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT FOR ARHS TO SEND YOUR MATERIALS!

        JUST HIT THE SUBMIT BUTTON WHEN YOU ARE READY…

        ARHS WILL MEET THE DEADLINE THAT YOU HAVE - 

        PLEASE TRUST THAT WE WILL MAKE THE DEADLINE

        TEACHERS WITH “PENDING” FOR RECOMMENDATIONS WILL HEAR FROM US -

         

        WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU - 

        TAKE IT DOWN A NOTCH - 

        MANAGE YOUR STRESS LEVELS

        FOCUS ON YOUR PIECE OF THE PROCES TRUST THAT THE GUIDANCE                        OFFICE WILL SEND YOUR MATERIALS ON TIME 


        EARLY DISMISSAL WEEK OF OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 31

        Date

        Sport

        Opponent

        Location

        Departure

        Game Time

        Time Dismissed

        From Class

        10/25/21

        Boys Soccer

        (Varsity ONLY)

        Ludlow

        Lusitano Field Ludlow

        2:45 PM

        4:00 PM

        2:35 PM

        10/25/21

        Field Hockey

        Athol

        Home


        4:00 PM

        3:15 PM

        10/25/21

        Football

        (JV ONLY)

        West Springfield

        HOME


        4:30

        3:15 PM

        10/26/21

        MS Cross Country

        Bement

        Bement School

        3:00 PM

        3:30 PM

        2:50 PM