Thursday, February 3, 2022
Today's Black History Month moment is by Addy L.Audre Lorde:Audre Lorde, born on February 18, 1934, in New York City, is an African American poet who went on to become a leading writer who gave voice to issues of race, gender and sexuality. Lorde's love of poetry developed from a young age, and she began writing as a teenager. She attended Hunter College and after graduating in 1959, she went on to get a master’s degree in library science from Columbia University in 1961. In 1968, Lorde taught a poetry workshop at Tougaloo College in Mississippi, witnessing first-hand the deep racial tensions in the South. There she would publish her second volume of poetry, Cables to Rage (1970), which addresses themes of love, deceit and family, and her sexuality. Another important work of hers is theThe Black Unicorn (1978). In this, Lorde explored her African heritage. It is considered one of her greatest works by many critics. Audre Lorde’s work focused on themes she was personally attached to as a woman of color, lesbian, and feminist.
- The class of 2022 is selling merch! Crewnecks, phone wallets, and tote bags are available for order on our website! New designs are available! Order here by February 28th: bit.ly/2022merchandise
- Have you heard the tale of Vaselisa the Good? She is also known as Russian Cinderella, who met Baba Yaga in the woods and was given a glowing skull to light her way home. Want to hear the rest of the story? Come to Russian club, every Tuesday from 3:35-4:55 in Room 151.
- Seniors - If you are applying to colleges and universities. If you add schools to your Naviance account after February 1st, you must notify Ms. Garrity by coming to the Guidance Office or emailing her (garrityc@arps.org).
- MassHire Career Awareness Opportunities - anyone 14+ is able to register - (non-ARHS Sponsored event) see Ms. Cuffee-Gray, College and Career Advisor with questions.
Attached to this email is MassHire YouthWorks February 2022 calendar of events and flyer for our “Exploring Careers in Healthcare Webinar Series”. In at the end of this email, are all of the registration links for all live MHS YouthWorks webinars this month. Anyone 14 + can register, so please share this information. MassHire Springfield Career Center continues to remain CLOSED to in-person services. ALL services provided will continue to be now virtual. This includes workshops and job fairs. For updates of when we will return to in- person services, check out website at www.masshirespringfield.org
. As always any students allowed to attend live webinar, will be given proof of attendance and participation. MHSYW - Exploring Careers In Healthcare - Rehabilitation on Feb 10, 2022 1:00 PM EST at: Designed for anyone 14+, seeking a career in the Healthcare career field of Rehabilitation. Attendees will learn from an esteemed and experienced panel of Rehabilitation professionals, exactly what it takes to become a Rehabilitation Professional. Topics discussed: Occupations in demand within the Industry, required post-secondary degrees, certifications & credentials, employment opportunities, industry wages and the potential for career growth within Industry and panelist will share their personal career experience within the industry. https://attendee.
gotowebinar.com/register/ 7779554258101361420 MHS YouthWorks - Need a Job Reference? on Feb 15, 2022 3:00 PM EST at: Designed for youth & teens14 and older, attendees will learn about the purpose of references and how job references are used throughout the application and hiring process. Topics discussed: Types of Job References, How to get a reference, Communication with references, Networking for References and formatting resume for references and tips for choosing which reference to list on your resume. https://attendee.
gotowebinar.com/register/ 7326287189692361227 Westover Job Corps Informational Webinar on Feb 16, 2022 1:00 PM EST at: Learn new skills that will benefit your future, Train for a Career you are Passionate about, with Westover Job Corps! Webinar Attendees will learn about Westover Job Corps Program, Certificate Training programs offered, information about On Campus Living & Commuter program, in addition to students organizations. You will also have the opportunity to speak with admission representatives, Shaun Ryan, Director of Admissions and Outreach Yvonne Lomax and Director of Community Engagement and Work Program Walter Rice. https://attendee.
gotowebinar.com/register/ 7778293121338325006 MHS Youth - How to gain work experience? on Feb 24, 2022 2:00 PM EST at: Do you have the experience to get the job? Designed for young adults 14+, this webinar will review options for work experience that will help you develop job skills needed for the works, know-how, network of contacts, a good understanding of the world’s job market. Topics discussed: Apprenticeships, Cooperative Education, Internships, Job Shadowing, Federal College Work-Study Program, Remote/virtual work and Volunteering.https://attendee.
gotowebinar.com/register/ 3408069751973351948.
- 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.edu. Thank you and have a great week.
- Seniors - If you have not paid for your Cap & Gown please do so ASAP! You can either bring your 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). Or you can order your Cap&Gown online via this link https://www.buildagrad.com/amherstregionalhs
- Senior Superlative Nominations are open! Pick up and turn in your n
omination 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!
- 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.
