Wednesday, January 12th, 2022
- Its Wellness Wednesday!Today's tip: BREATHEWe are bringing back a previous tip.. because folx, There is ALOT going on. ALOT. One minute you may feel like you are grounded and centered and the next minute may feel out of control.Who can relate?In those moments, or ones like it, we need to use the tools we have and focus on what we can control. Breathing is one of those things.Deep breathing has SO many positive health impacts. And.. its free! Its just your size! And its available to you right now, at your desk and anywhere you are, in fact!Here is one type of breathing you can try right now: Equal Breathing. Equal Breathing stems from the ancient practice of pranayama yoga.. This means you’re inhaling for the same amount of time as you’re exhaling.
You can practice equal breathing from a sitting or lying-down position. Whichever position you choose, be sure to get comfortable.
- Shut your eyes and pay attention to the way you normally breathe for several breaths.
- Then, slowly count 1-2-3-4 as you inhale through your nose.
- Exhale for the same four-second count.
- As you inhale and exhale, be mindful of the feelings of fullness and emptiness in your lungs.
As you continue practicing equal breathing, your second count might vary. Be sure to keep your inhale and exhale the same.
Please support POCU's Snack Sale today after school, outside of the cafeteria.
We will be following a regular Early Release Schedule for the exam days next week:
Early Release Schedule
- The Memory Project is having a bake sale today after school. Stop by for individually wrapped goodies while supporting a great cause.
- College and Career Planning Office Hours - Seniors! Ms. Cuffee-Gray is still available for office hours. She'll be located at the desk outside of the Guidance Office. Pick up a pass from Ms. Garrity in the morning 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 OfficeSeniors. It is pay for college and scholarship time. - FAFSA - Colleges tend to require the FAFSA even if you have no need, but are hoping for merit aid. Please check the financial aid page to see what the requirements are for the schools you are applying to.Complete the FAFSA SOONER than later. Ms. Cuffee-Gray has posted QR Codes for two upcoming FAFSA help sessions on the Life After ARHS board outside of the cafeteria. Next session is January 18th (virtual).
- Scholarships - More listed in previous emails from Ms. Cuffee-GrayBig Y - Due February 1st https://www.bigy.com/
Community/Scholarships Community Foundation of Western MA - Due March 31st https://communityfoundation.org/ students/scholarships/
- If you are a Junior or Senior and are signed up to take a course this Spring at Amherst College you need to provide evidence of a COVID-19 Booster shot this week. Here is the note from them: "ARHS students submit their documentation to Amherst College at healthservice@amherst.edu. They can call the health center at 542-2267 if any questions arise or if they'd like to submit their proof of vaccination by another means". It must be submitted no later than 4pm Friday 1/14!
- This Friday, January 14th, come to the outside of the cafeteria right after school for a bake sale! Your contribution helps us to support Smart Solar Shutesbury, an organization helping to stop deforestation. Bring money!
- Are you into performing or writing poetry? If you want to join a safe space to collaborate with others and are interested in sharing your own stories and learning about your classmates' stories, you should definitely join Poetry Slam! A reminder that we are meeting this Thursday, January 13, at 3:40 pm in room 164 (Ms. Kuhn’s room). For more information, or any questions, email Victor Cruz at cruz-castrovf@arps.org or Adriana Lyra-Brazao at lyra-brazaoal@arps.org.
- Did you know that ARHS Dance Theater Ensemble is livestreaming our dance performance on Zoom?This Friday 1/14 at 7pm, we present FORMATION: The Life Cycle Of A Community.Tune in for free to watch ARHS students perform the dances they’ve created.Link: tinyurl.com/Formation22
EARLY DISMISSAL WEEK OF JANUARY 10- JANUARY 14
