Monday, Janauary 31st, 2022

 Monday, January 31st, 2022

 

    ·         Today's Black History Month moment is brought to you by Layla D-A:

                

            

Bayard Rustin was a civil rights, socialist, nonviolence, and LGBT rights activist.  In 1941, Rustin collaborated with A. Philip Randolph in planning the March on Washington Movement to demand an end to racial discrimination in the workplace. Rustin's preparation of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was one of his most famous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement! One of his very famous quotes was “we need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.'' Another was “let us be enraged by injustice, but let us not be destroyed by it ''. These quotes were so powerful for their time, not just cleverly worded but very true. When we as a community get enraged about a topic we are made out to be seen as uncivilized, but yes, we have a right to be upset and outraged by injustice and all the ways we are mistreated as people of color, and we have a right to express the outrage. Although Rustin had many accomplishments throughout his lifetime it is sad that he is not as well-known as other Black heroes because he is just as important as someone like Ruby Bridges or Malcolm X! He helped to organize a lot of the big protests we learn about in history class yet his name is never mentioned. He passed away on August 24, 1987 in New York.

  • Attention Student Drivers- Please do not park your vehicle on the side of the hill behind the last row of the parking lot as buses are unable to get through!
  • The ARHS Biliteracy Club is happy to announce an exciting opportunity— Spanish for Heritage Speakers in the Community-Community Engagement/Español para hablantes de herencia hispana en la comunidad offered by UMass via Zoom (The students will coordinate the schedule of the meeting with their mentor). Please read the flyer below for more details and if you are interested in this opportunity or you have questions please communicate with Yokaira A. López-Tifa–Email: ylopeztifa@umass.eduThank you and have a great week.

  • Please take a look in the Lost &Found which is located outside of the main office. Items that are not claimed by February 7th will be donated to the Survival Center.
  • Please support the POCU Snack Sale after school on Wednesday.
  • Salut! Are you taking French or do you want to learn/practice French? Come to the French Club meeting on Wednesday at 3:40 in Madame Cisse's room! We will be talking about upcoming events and plans we have, and introduce the club to newcomers! New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there! 
  • Seniors-  Senior Photos are due Monday, January 31st! Still need your photo taken? Talk to Miss Garrity in Guidance about setting up a photoshoot with Yearbook staff!
  • Seniors - If you have not paid for your Cap & Gown please do so ASAP! Bring you measurements (height + weight) to the main office with your payment of $19.00. We accept cash (exact amount only) or check/money order (made out to ARHS).
  • Senior Superlative Nominations are open! Pick up and turn in your nomination sheet in Guidance! Nominations will be open until Wednesday, February 2nd. After that, the top 6 students in each category will be added to a Google Form for final voting, so keep an eye out for that email!
  • Russian is as easy as “raz, dva, tri,” (that’s one, two, three!) Come keep counting with us at Russian Club, every Tuesday from 3:35-4:55 in Room 151. 
  • Big Y Scholarship (https://www.bigy.com/Community/Scholarships) - Seniors must allow for time for recommendations and transcripts to be uploaded for their Big Y scholarship in order to actually submit their scholarship. Don't wait until the last minute, or even the last hour to request your transcript and recommendations (the last day is dicey...). All Big Y Scholarship requests must be made by 12 noon on February 1st. Ignore this at your own peril.



Friday, January 28th, 2022

Friday, January 28th, 2022

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 below links to request a tutoring session:


Parent Consent Form 


Tutoring Sign-up Form   


                                             
  • Did you know over a quarter of the world’s scientific papers are written in Russian?  Come to Russian club and get started learning to read them!  Every Tuesday from 3:35-4:55 in Room 151. 
  • Spanish for Heritage Speakers in the Community-Community Engagement/Español para hablantes de herencia hispana en la comunidad offered by UMass via Zoom. 
    Please read the flyer below (SPAN 397) for more details and if you are interested in this opportunity or if you have questions, please communicate with Yokaira A. López-Tifa–Email: ylopeztifa@umass.edu

  • Smith Charities is looking for students who will be willing to translate some flyers into different languages in order to inform the community about some important grants. This opportunity is considered as a volunteer activity therefore you will not receive monetary compensation for the translations or credits toward your graduation. But you can add this experience to your resume or college application to demonstrate practice in languages other than English. If you are interested in this opportunity please communicate with me via email: hernandezduranv@arps.org          Here is the link to Smith Charities:
  • Game Club will be meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 in Room: 192. We have a variety of games to play, including Dungeons & Dragons, Magic the Gathering, Exploding Kittens, various board games, and more! Everyone is welcome to bring their own games as well.
    Be there or don’t.
  • This week, all Massachusetts school districts were informed of a new COVID testing option that is being highly recommended by DESE and the MA Department of Health.  Beginning January 31st, our Districts will be implementing this option, which discontinues routine contact tracing and the Test and Stay program, and replaces them with weekly, at-home antigen testing (rapid tests) for students and staff.
    The deadline to enroll in the program, in order to begin receiving a free bi-weekly box of two rapid tests starting on January 31, is next Thursday, January 27 by 4:00 p.m.  To enroll please complete the form at https://forms.gle/7kMecpm5TXCXVSBU8.  Once again, you may still sign up for the pooled testing program by enrolling at https://www.cic-health.com/consent/ma?district=Amherst-Pelham.

EARLY DISMISSAL WEEK OF JANUARY 24- JANUARY 28

Day

Date

Sport

Opponent

Departure

Game Time

Time Dismissed

From Class

Monday

1/24/22

Swimming

West Springfield

3:00 PM

4:30 PM

2:45 PM

Monday

1/24/22

Boys Basketball JVB

Chicopee Comp

3:15 PM

4:30 PM

3:00 PM

Monday

1/24/22

Alpine


3:30 PM


3:15 PM

Tuesday

1/25/22

Alpine


3:00 PM


2:45 PM

Tuesday

1/25/22

Girls Basketball JV +V

Wahconah

3:35 PM

5:30pm + 7 pm

3:20 PM

Thursday

1/27/22

Alpine


3:00 PM


2:45 PM

Thursday

1/27/22

Girls Hockey




3:20 PM

Friday

1/28/22

Boys Basketball JV +V

Taconic

3:30 PM

5:30pm + 7 pm

3:15 PM

Friday

1/28/22

Swimming




3:20 PM






Thursday, January 27, 2022

Thursday, January 27th, 2022

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 below links to request a tutoring session:


Parent Consent Form 


Tutoring Sign-up Form   


                                             
  • Theres more to Russia than just spies, hackers, and Putin.  Come to Russian club and learn a new language to amuse your friends and confuse your family!  Every Tuesday from 3:35-4:55 in Room 151.  
  • Spanish for Heritage Speakers in the Community-Community Engagement/Español para hablantes de herencia hispana en la comunidad offered by UMass via Zoom. 
    Please read the flyer below (SPAN 397) for more details and if you are interested in this opportunity or if you have questions, please communicate with Yokaira A. López-Tifa–Email: ylopeztifa@umass.edu

  • Smith Charities is looking for students who will be willing to translate some flyers into different languages in order to inform the community about some important grants. This opportunity is considered as a volunteer activity therefore you will not receive monetary compensation for the translations or credits toward your graduation. But you can add this experience to your resume or college application to demonstrate practice in languages other than English. If you are interested in this opportunity please communicate with me via email: hernandezduranv@arps.org          Here is the link to Smith Charities:
  • Game Club will be meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 in Room: 192. We have a variety of games to play, including Dungeons & Dragons, Magic the Gathering, Exploding Kittens, various board games, and more! Everyone is welcome to bring their own games as well.
    Be there or don’t.
  • Juniors - (non-ARHS Sponsored Programming) Are you a First Generation College Student who wants support with getting college ready? Are you concerned about affordability when it comes to applying to colleges and universities? LET'S GET READY is a great access and equity program that you can take advantage of in addition to the support that already exists at ARHS with Ms. Cuffee-Gray, the College and Career Advisor. Free to students who qualify and fees for other interested juniors. This is VIRTUAL. 10 weeks Monday/Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 PM or Tuesday/Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Let’s Get Ready begins with the College Access Program, a 10-week curriculum administered by trained college student coaches that includes SAT prep, college application guidance, scholarship application support, and more. The program is provided at no cost to high school seniors and juniors with qualifying financial need. APPLY WITH THIS LINK - due January 28th (additional sessions in spring, summer and fall!) - Questions? See Ms. Cuffee-Gray
  • ASVAB Test at ARHS - Thursday, February 10th 9am-12pm -  Sign Up By January 26th On Thursday, February 10th, ARHS will host the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. If you are a junior or senior interested in enlisting in the military, or learning about potential careers as a result of the ASVAB test, you must sign up in Guidance and Counselor. The test is around 3 hours long. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian, and the teachers from the classes that you will miss. Your name and scores will not be sent to military recruiters. A second session reviewing your scores and careers indicated will be scheduled after the ASVAB exam. See Ms. Cuffee-Gray for permission slips.
  • College and Career Planning Office Hours - Seniors! Ms. Cuffee-Gray is still available for office hoursShe'll be located at the desk outside of the Guidance Office. Pick up a pass from Ms. Garrity and join Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Advisor to get questions answered. 
Attend Office Hours During lunch - 
(You please get a pass from Ms. Garrity in the morning)
Tuesdays 1st lunch
Wednesdays 2nd lunch
Thursdays 3rd lunch 
At the desk outside of the Guidance Office

  • This week, all Massachusetts school districts were informed of a new COVID testing option that is being highly recommended by DESE and the MA Department of Health.  Beginning January 31st, our Districts will be implementing this option, which discontinues routine contact tracing and the Test and Stay program, and replaces them with weekly, at-home antigen testing (rapid tests) for students and staff.
    The deadline to enroll in the program, in order to begin receiving a free bi-weekly box of two rapid tests starting on January 31, is next Thursday, January 27 by 4:00 p.m.  To enroll please complete the form at https://forms.gle/7kMecpm5TXCXVSBU8.  Once again, you may still sign up for the pooled testing program by enrolling at https://www.cic-health.com/consent/ma?district=Amherst-Pelham.

EARLY DISMISSAL WEEK OF JANUARY 24- JANUARY 28

Day

Date

Sport

Opponent

Departure

Game Time

Time Dismissed

From Class

Monday

1/24/22

Swimming

West Springfield

3:00 PM

4:30 PM

2:45 PM

Monday

1/24/22

Boys Basketball JVB

Chicopee Comp

3:15 PM

4:30 PM

3:00 PM

Monday

1/24/22

Alpine


3:30 PM


3:15 PM

Tuesday

1/25/22

Alpine


3:00 PM


2:45 PM

Tuesday

1/25/22

Girls Basketball JV +V

Wahconah

3:35 PM

5:30pm + 7 pm

3:20 PM

Thursday

1/27/22

Alpine


3:00 PM


2:45 PM

Thursday

1/27/22

Girls Hockey




3:20 PM

Friday

1/28/22

Boys Basketball JV +V

Taconic

3:30 PM

5:30pm + 7 pm

3:15 PM

Friday

1/28/22

Swimming




3:20 PM