Friday, March 16th, 2018

Friday
March 16th, 2018
Day 3
Drop B
E Period Lunch
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Attention French Exchange student hosts:  Please attend our last meeting before the arrival of our Valence friends on Tuesday, March 20  after school at 2:45 in room 150.  It is very important for us to touch base and discuss final plans before they get here.  Merci  Madame Stankiewicz
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Hey everyone, Best Buddies is meeting again this Tuesday at 3:00 in the PIP room! Snacks provided. New members always welcome!
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Schools for Africa: You might not be 6 feet but your trophy could be! Due to last week's inclement weather, Man Pageant auditions have been rescheduled to Monday, March 19th after school in room 147. Sign up to audition for the chance to be 2018's Mr. ARHS and to revel in your fame and glory. Little to no talent necessary.
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LAST CALL!  The deadline for student-written play submissions are this Sunday night at 11:59pm.  Send us your original 10 and 1-minute plays and let's see if we can stage them in May!  See Mr. Bechtold with questions.
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Attention Seniors! GPA'S have been recalculated with the recent grades.  Emails went out to your school email if you have met the eligibility requirement to apply for membership in the National Honor Society for the remainder of the year. You are invited to submit an application to be a 2017-18 ARHS NHS Member. The ARHS Robert Frost Chapter of this organization recognizes students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher and demonstrate excellence in the areas of leadership, character, and service.  

The email you received  contains a classroom code to join the ARHS  NHS Google Classroom.  If you would like to apply for membership to the NHS for this school year, all the information can be found in this classroom. 

Once accepted, after the application process, you can attend  the NHS meetings which are held on the first Thursday of each month in Room 117 @ 3 p.m. sharp. 

Further information about the NHS can be found on their website:  http://www.nhs.us/
Questions?  Email Mrs. White at whitep@arps.org
JETS CLUB: 

The TEAM+S Competition is Saturday! Be sure to be at the HS Library by 9 AM. Bring your calculator and a clear mind. Snacks provided. If you have any last minute questions or concerns, contact your team captain or Ms. Blauner (blaunerp@arps.org)
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Seniors - in just over 2 weeks the April 2nd deadline for all the in-house scholarships will be past and you not be able to apply!
So far, most of  you have not done any!

Get them in!
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Attention Juniors! Emails went out to your school email if you have met the eligibility requirement to apply for membership in the National Honor Society. You are invited to submit an application to be a 2017-18 ARHS NHS Member. The ARHS Robert Frost Chapter of this organization recognizes students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher and demonstrate excellence in the areas of leadership, character, and service.  

The email you received  contains a classroom code to join the ARHS  NHS Google Classroom.  If you would like to apply for membership to the NHS for this school year, all the information can be found in this classroom. 

Once accepted, after the application process, you can attend  the NHS meetings which are held are the first Thursday of each month in Room 117 @ 3 p.m. sharp. 
Further information about the NHS can be found on their website:  http://www.nhs.us/
Questions?  Email Mrs. White at whitep@arps.org
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Not School Sponsored

Greenfield Savings Bank is sponsoring an event at the Hitchcock Center to help replant their exterior areas. We would like to invite students from ARHS and their families and siblings to work alongside of us on two different community work days . The dates are March 31Saturday and April 22nd Sunday from 12-3pm.  There  will be a drawing to give away 4 family memberships to the Hitchcock Center. We will provide sandwiches and water and hats for the students to wear. 
Contact Kim Alli at  KAlli@greenfieldsavings.com. or call 413-775-8258.


Thursday, March 15th, 2018

Thursday
March 15, 2018
Day 2
Advisory Day
E Period Lunch
1st lunch:   11:10 - 11:40
2nd lunch:  11:40 - 12:10
3rd  lunch:  12:10 - 12:40
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We have rescheduled the National Latin Exam for today, Thursday. All students taking the Exam should report directly to the cafeteria at the beginning of C Period today.
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Come to Environmental Action Club Thursday, 3/15, in Rm 224!
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This is a reminder that Coach Matuszko will be here after school today to collect all uniforms.  Please meet him in the gym.
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JETS CLUB: 

The TEAM+S Competition is Saturday! Be sure to be at the HS Library by 9 AM. Bring your calculator and a clear mind. Snacks provided. If you have any last minute questions or concerns, contact your team captain or Ms. Blauner (blaunerp@arps.org)
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Submissions for the 33rd Annual Student-Written Play Festival are upon us!  Send us your 1 or 10-minute plays by this Sunday at 11:59 P.M..  Details and how-tos are on a handout available on the doors of the auditorium.  Hurray!
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Not School Sponsored

Greenfield Savings Bank is sponsoring an event at the Hitchcock Center to help replant their exterior areas. We would like to invite students from ARHS and their families and siblings to work alongside of us on two different community work days.  The dates are March 31Saturday and April 22nd Sunday from 12-3pm.  There  will be a drawing to give away 4 family memberships to the Hitchcock Center. We will provide sandwiches and water and hats for the students to wear. 
Contact Kim Alli at  KAlli@greenfieldsavings.com. or call 413-775-8258.
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Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

Wednesday
March 14th, 2018
Day 1
Drop G
Early Release Day -
Special Schedule
Lunch LAST period (F Period), beginning at 10:30.
see schedule below:
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A Period
7:45-8:17 (32 minutes)
B Period
8:22-8:49 (27 minutes)
C Period
8:54-9:21 (27 minutes)
D Period
9:26-9:53 (27 minutes)
E Period
9:58-10:25 (27 minutes)
F Period
Lunch 1: 10:30-11:00
Lunch 2: 11:00-11:30
Lunch 3: 11:30-12:00
(30 minute lunch, 60 minute class)
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Schools for Africa: You might not be 6 feet but your trophy could be! Due to last week's inclement weather, Man Pageant auditions have been rescheduled to Monday, March 19th after school in room 147. Sign up to audition for the chance to be 2018's Mr. ARHS and to revel in your fame and glory. Little to no talent necessary.
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Submissions for the 33rd Annual Student-Written Play Festival are upon us!  Send us your 1 or 10-minute plays by this Sunday at 11:59 P.M..  Details and how-tos are on a handout available on the doors of the auditorium.  Hurray!
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The ASVAB will be given in room 202 today after school at 12:00.
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Auditions for The Melancholy Play will be held on Tuesday the 13th starting at 2:45 and Wednesday the 14th starting at 12:10 (early release) in the black box. You don’t need to do any preparation beforehand, and at the end you’ll get a cookie, so come on by! If you have any questions or concerns, see Michayla Robertson-Pine or contact her at robertsonm@arps.org.

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Tuesday
March 13th, 2018
Day 7
Drop F
Lunch - D Period
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BU will host the Summer Pathways program July 13-20, 2018.  This is an exciting seven-day, residential program for high school girls entering their junior or senior year in September 2018.  The program targets girls from Massachusetts high schools who show promise and/or interest in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).  Tuition is $675 and includes room, board, all travel and activities. Scholarships of up to $575 are available to students with demonstrated financial need. More information may be found at http://www.bu.edu/lernet/spathways
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Seniors - there is a new scholarship available on line about preventing drunk driving. Look in Naviance under Scholarship for Road Safety for the online application.
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Come to Bertucci's TODAY (3/13) anytime from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm and say that you are there to support the ARHS Class Council of 2019! The class of 2019 will receive a percentage back from each order: dine in or carry out! 
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The ASVAB Career Exploration testing will be in room 202 on Wednesday at 12:00.
If you signed up, be sure to arrange transportation home as there is no late bus.

If you haven't signed up but are interested, come to the Guidance Office.
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Auditions for The Melancholy Play will be held on Tuesday the 13th starting at 2:45 and Wednesday the 14th starting at 12:10 (early release) in the black box. You don’t need to do any preparation beforehand, and at the end you’ll get a cookie, so come on by! If you have any questions or concerns, see Michayla Robertson-Pine or contact her at robertsonm@arps.org.
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Monday, March 12th, 2018

Monday
March 12th, 2018
Day 6
Drop E
Lunch - D Period
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Attention Seniors: Please check your email. Please see an attached PowerPoint from Mark Jackson with important End of the Year Information for the Class of 2018.
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Auditions for The Melancholy Play will be held on Tuesday the 13th starting at 2:45 and Wednesday the 14th starting at 12:10 (early release) in the black box. You don’t need to do any preparation beforehand, and at the end you’ll get a cookie, so come on by! If you have any questions or concerns, see Michayla Robertson-Pine or contact her at robertsonm@arps.org.
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Reminder to students taking the National Latin Exam.  Final review session today at 2:30 in Room 149.  Report to the Cafeteria at the beginning of B Period on Tuesday, March 13th  for the Exam.
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Come to Bertucci's Tuesday (3/13) anytime from  11:30 a.m. to  10:00 p,m.and say that you are there to support the ARHS Class Council of 2019! The class of 2019 will receive a percentage back from each order: dine in or carry out! 
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Students from Kanegasaki, Japan - Amherst's "Sister City" - will be arriving on March 21st for a five day visit. We still need a host family for a female student. please contact Mr. Kropf in room 225 or by email (kropfa@arps.org) if you can host one of these students.
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Juniors - if you missed Mrs Ross' college presentation during a science class, she will be giving one after school on Thursday, March 22 in the Guidance Office
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AP  TEST Sign-Ups.  Originally, the deadline was last week, however, due to anticipated weather complications, we are extending the deadline until MONDAY, March 12th.  Please register and pay ($95) in the Guidance office, by the end of the day Monday.  

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

Wednesday
March 7th, 2018
Day 4
Drop C
Lunch is G period
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Weather Related Early Release Schedule for Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Day 4 - Drop C


A Period
7:45-8:07 (22 minutes)
B Period
8:12-8:34 (22 minutes)
D Period
8:39-9:01 (22 minutes)
E Period
9:06-9:28 (22 minutes)
F Period
9:33-9:55 (22 minutes)
G Period
Lunch 1: 10:00-10:30
Lunch 2: 10:30-11:00
Lunch 3: 11:00-11:30
(30 minute lunch, 60 minute class)


G period lunch:

1st lunch: Science, Art, Technology, Social Studies

2nd lunch: English, ELL, Directed Study, AAC, World Languages

3rd lunch: Physical Education, Health, Family & Consumer Science, Performing Arts, Special Education, Mathematics
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Lunch is G period today so G period directed study will split into two different rooms.  Students with last names starting with A-L should report to Ms. Oakes' room (room 300) and students with last names starting with M-Z should report to room 141.  Please note that directed study has 2nd lunch today!
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FBLA are now selling Amherst Hurricane athletic shirts at the school store. Shirts are currently selling for $22. Get a free snack or drink with your purchase. We are open everyday after school until 3 O’clock. See you there! 
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Today is Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day.  Please support the P.O.C.U. Bake sale after school.
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Come to Bertucci's next Tuesday (3/13) anytime from  11:30 a.m. to  10:00 p,m.and say that you are there to support the ARHS Class Council of 2019! The class of 2019 will receive a percentage back from each order: dine in or carry out! 
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THE MUSICAL IS HERE!  Come see Spelling Bee, a Tony-Award winning comedy being cooked up here at ARHS.  We can promise that you've never seen anything like it.  Tickets are on sale at lunch all week; $10 for students/staff.  Free/reduced lunch students can contact Mr. Bechtold by email or in person for $5 tickets.  Yay!
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Schools For Africa: Come sign up to be in this year's Man Pageant outside room 147. Low stakes auditions will be held right after school on March 8th! Bring a talent or some entertainment for a chance to win a six foot trophy and be 2018's Mr. ARHS.  Sign up sheet will be outside room 147
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AP  TEST Sign-Ups.  Originally, the deadline was the end of this week, however, due to anticipated weather complications, we are extending the deadline until MONDAY, March 12th.  Please register and pay ($95) in the Guidance office, by the end of the day Monday.  (The College Board has not changed their ordering deadline, so this Monday deadline is firm.)  If you can do it sooner, please do.
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Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

Tuesday
March 6th, 2018
Day 3
Drop B
Lunch - E Period
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Wednesday is Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day.  Please support the P.O.C.U. Bake Sale.
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THE MUSICAL IS HERE!  Come see Spelling Bee, a Tony-Award winning comedy being cooked up here at ARHS.  We can promise that you've never seen anything like it.  Tickets are on sale at lunch all week; $10 for students/staff.  Free/reduced lunch students can contact Mr. Bechtold by email or in person for $5 tickets.  Yay!
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Students from Kanegasaki, Japan - Amherst's "Sister City" - will be arriving on March 21st for a five day visit. We still need a host family for a female student. please contact Mr. Kropf in room 225 or by email (kropfa@arps.org) if you can host one of these students.

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International Students Club bake sale today (Tuesday) after-school!  Come support!
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Want a time and place to work on your post-high school plans? Working on scholarship applications? Come to room 141 on Tuesdays between 2:20 and 3 for focused time to work on your college and scholarship applications, college essay brainstorming, resume writing, exploring service-based career options, or gap year or workplace experience. 141 is open with computers for your use, counselors and a writing teacher on staff to help, and a quiet space for you to take positive steps toward your future!
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Schools For Africa: Come sign up to be in this year's Man Pageant outside room 147. Low stakes auditions will be held right after school on March 8th! Bring a talent or some entertainment for a chance to win a six foot trophy and be 2018's Mr. ARHS.  Sign up sheet will be outside room 147
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Latin Students: Review sessions for the National Latin Exam are on Monday and Thursday this week at 2:30  in Room 149.
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ARHS CHESS - What's the most popular competitive game in the world after the Olympics and Soccer? Why, chess of course! Come today after school to the ARHS Chess club in the library to sharpen your game, make new friends, or get a free lesson. All ages and abilities welcome. 
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Hi everyone! We will be having another Best Buddies meeting this coming Tuesday.(today) We will be meeting in the PIP room at 3:00, and then going to play some games. As usual, we will have snacks and great time! New members always welcome.
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If you are going to HCC, the application deadline for the HCC Foundation scholarships is March 21, less than three weeks away.  If you need help with your essay, please see Amanda in room 141. --
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Monday, March 5th, 2018

Monday
March 5th, 2018
Day 2
Drop A
Lunch - E Period
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Attention all hosts of French Students from Valence!  Please remember to attend the meeting after school on Monday (today) March 5th at 6:30 in the High School Library.  We have important planning to do before their arrival and visit.  Thanks, Madame Stankiewicz
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Latin Students: Review sessions for the National Latin Exam are on Monday and Thursday this week at 2:30  in Room 149.
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ARHS CHESS -  Great news. An ARHS Chess Club will take place every Tuesday in the Library after school. Come one, come all to play chess, make new friends, or get a free lesson from an expert level chess player. All ages and abilities welcome. 
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Wednesday is Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day.  Please support the P.O.C.U. Bake Sale.
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Hi everyone! We will be having another Best Buddies meeting this coming Tuesday. We will be meeting in the PIP room at 3:00, and then going to play some games. As usual, we will have snacks and great time! New members always welcome.
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If you are going to HCC, the application deadline for the HCC Foundation scholarships is March 21, less than three weeks away.  If you need help with your essay, please see Amanda in room 141. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Friday, March 2nd, 2018

Friday
March 2nd, 2018
Day 1
Drop G
Lunch - D Period
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Join us in the ARHS Library TODAY from 3pm-5:30pm to speak with your local legislators like Representative Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Senator Stan Rosenberg, and Congressman Jim McGovern about the issues that matter most to you. This event is sponsored by the DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Program.  For more information, stop by the AAC (room 135) and speak with Lindsey or contact Allison at ascott@dialself.org.
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Course Registration closes on Monday, March 5.  Get your requests in on time, please.  Remember that requests for double academics should also submitted (to Guidance) at this time.  
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Schools For Africa: Who will be the next Mr. ARHS? Come sign up to be in this year's Man Pageant outside room 147. Low stakes auditions will be held right after school on March 8th! Bring a talent or some entertainment for a chance to win a six foot trophy and be 2018's Mr. ARHS.
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Do you feel overwhelmed by all the homework you have to do? Do you find yourself anxious before tests? Do you have Directed Study C period on Fridays? All of us experience stress...do you know safe ways to manage and prevent stress? Come to an Information Session TOMORROW (and future Fridays) in the library conference room led by psychology interns. Free, friendly, and snacks! For more info. email Molly at alvinm@arps.org
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Hi everyone! We will be having another Best Buddies meeting this coming Tuesday. We will be meeting in the PIP room at 3:00, and then going to play some games. As usual, we will have snacks and great time! New members always welcome.
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Seniors - The local scholarship booklet has a scholarship from each of the elementary PGOs. If you changed schools because of the redistricting, you can ignore the 3 year requirement.  Apply for the one that is most meaningful to you.
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If you are going to HCC, the application deadline for the HCC Foundation scholarships is March 21, less than three weeks away.  If you need help with your essay, please see Amanda in room 141. 
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Are you someone who loves to write? Do you want to see your work published? Don’t forget to send your poems, short stories, and art to minksarhs@gmail.com to be featured in the ARHS Arts and Literary Magazine! Make sure to write your name along with the title, although we do accept anonymous submissions.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday March 6th in room 171.
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ASVAB Career Exploration Program is designed to help you explore the world of work and gain confidence in making career decisions. Whether you are planning to enter the workforce or attend college, this will help you explore possibilities!  We are lucky to have this given here at ARHS on Wednesday, March 14th at 12:00 (it's an early release day) Sign up in the Guidance Office if you want to take the ASVAB.