ARHS Morning Announcements

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

“Get hyped! The Senior Class Council is hosting a spikeball tournament this Wednesday, October 21st at 12:30 on the football field. Masks are required, equipment will be sanitized periodically, and the event will be socially distanced. The winning team will receive a brand new spikeball set, and it’s only $10 per team to sign up(make sure to bring cash!). Each team should fill out this google form by Tuesday, October 20th at 10pm to reserve their spot. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEmc3UDwy6MqvhmXVpiwwZHA-C0Ak5gY06ltjgDQ1E2TQNGw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hi everyone! ARHS Model United Nations is excited to announce that we will be holding our first meeting this Thursday at 6:30 pm. If you're interested in politics and international affairs, or just want to learn more, we'd love for you to attend. If you have any questions or can't make the time, feel free to reach out to Ben Kingston at kingstonb@arps.org, or Ms. Bourbeau at bourbeaus@arps.org.

The time to register for AP Exams is here! Click here for information about how to register and submit payment for AP Exams this year. The final deadline, without incurring a $40 late registration fee from the College Board, is Thursday, November 12. The full cost of each AP Exam is $95, and the reduced fee is $53.

The 2020 Election is underway! With early voting beginning this weekend, deadlines for voter registration fast approaching on 10/24, and mail-in ballot requests due by 10/20, now is the time to make sure you have a plan to vote.

Are you a senior with questions about Naviance, Common App, college visits, or more? Miss Crystal Garrity has openings for meetings to check in and help you out! You can sign-up for a 1-on-1 virtual meeting, or book a slot on Tuesday or Friday afternoons from 2:30-3:30 for an outdoor, masked, socially distanced in-person assistance. These in-person meetings will only take place in good weather and up to 4 students may sign up at a time. Click this link! https://calendly.com/miss-garrity

Virtual Latinx College Fair Presented by the PEAS Collaborative & ASA: Thursday, October 22, 2020, 5:00 – 7:30 PM We invite caregivers and youth to join us for this virtual college fair which will begin with a brief College 101 introductory session which highlights important dates, suggestions for finding the "right fit", and other useful information. Following our College 101 Workshop youth will be able to meet with college admissions representatives and caregivers will be invited to a virtual "cafécito" to talk about issues, concerns, and questions. // Invitamos a los parientes o guardianes y jóvenes a unirse con nosotros en esta feria universitaria virtual que comenzará con un breve taller “Introducción de Universidad” que destaca fechas importantes, sugerencias para encontrar el "ajuste perfecto" y otra información útil. Después de nuestro taller introductorio, los jóvenes podrán reunirse con representantes de admisiones de diferentes universidades y los parientes o guardianes serán invitados a un "cafécito" virtual para hablar sobre problemas, preocupaciones y preguntas. Register Here!

Monday, October 19, 2020

The time to register for AP Exams is here! Click here for information about how to register and submit payment for AP Exams this year. The final deadline, without incurring a $40 late registration fee from the College Board, is Thursday, November 12. The full cost of each AP Exam is $95, and the reduced fee is $53.

Please see the attached flyers for information about this year's yearbook! First Yearbook Club meeting is Monday, 10/19 at 3:30! Versión en español aquí!

The 2020 Election is underway! With early voting beginning this weekend, deadlines for voter registration fast approaching on 10/24, and mail-in ballot requests due by 10/20, now is the time to make sure you have a plan to vote.

Join us TODAY Monday 10/19 at either 12pm or 12:30 for the very first ARHS Votes - 2020 Voter Information Session. We'll go over how to check voter registration status, register to vote if you are 16+, and learn more about where to cast your ballot, including how to request a mail in ballot. Students who are not yet registered should plan to have their MA Driver's License, Learner's Permit, or State ID handy to register online. Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/lookup/arhsvotes

There is still time! Sign up for a spot in one of our skills groups now starting NEXT WEEK. Join us to talk through important topics, boost skills and connect with classmates! Groups are tackling issues like Stress Management, Organization and Adjusting to Distance Learning. See our Flyer for details.

Are you a senior with questions about Naviance, Common App, college visits, or more? Miss Crystal Garrity has openings for meetings to check in and help you out! You can sign-up for a 1-on-1 virtual meeting, or book a slot on Tuesday or Friday afternoons from 2:30-3:30 for an outdoor, masked, socially distanced in-person assistance. These in-person meetings will only take place in good weather and up to 4 students may sign up at a time. Click this link! https://calendly.com/miss-garrity

Virtual Latinx College Fair Presented by the PEAS Collaborative & ASA: Thursday, October 22, 2020, 5:00 – 7:30 PM We invite caregivers and youth to join us for this virtual college fair which will begin with a brief College 101 introductory session which highlights important dates, suggestions for finding the "right fit", and other useful information. Following our College 101 Workshop youth will be able to meet with college admissions representatives and caregivers will be invited to a virtual "cafécito" to talk about issues, concerns, and questions. // Invitamos a los parientes o guardianes y jóvenes a unirse con nosotros en esta feria universitaria virtual que comenzará con un breve taller “Introducción de Universidad” que destaca fechas importantes, sugerencias para encontrar el "ajuste perfecto" y otra información útil. Después de nuestro taller introductorio, los jóvenes podrán reunirse con representantes de admisiones de diferentes universidades y los parientes o guardianes serán invitados a un "cafécito" virtual para hablar sobre problemas, preocupaciones y preguntas. Register Here!

Friday, October 16, 2020

The time to register for AP Exams is here! Click here for information about how to register and submit payment for AP Exams this year. The final deadline, without incurring a $40 late registration fee from the College Board, is Thursday, November 12. The full cost of each AP Exam is $95, and the reduced fee is $53.

Please see the attached flyers for information about this year's yearbook! First Yearbook Club meeting is Monday, 10/19 at 3:30! Versión en español aquí!

The 2020 Election is underway! With early voting beginning this weekend, deadlines for voter registration fast approaching on 10/24, and mail-in ballot requests due by 10/20, now is the time to make sure you have a plan to vote.

Next week, the ARHS Library will be hosting 30 minute Voter Information sessions during lunch to help first time voters (and any repeat voters who'd like a refresher) make sure they are registered, informed, and ready to vote on or before November 3rd. Sessions are open to ALL members of our school community, regardless of voter eligibility or citizenship status. All sessions will be held at this link meet.google.com/lookup/arhsvotes from 12-12:30 and 12:30-1.
Monday 10/19: Check Your Registration, Get Registered, and Learn Where to Vote
Tuesday 10/20: What to Expect and What to Do: Early Voting vs. Mail In Ballots vs. Election Day Voting
Thursday 10/22: What's On My Ballot? - Federal, State, and Local Races and Ballot Initiatives
Friday 10/23: Democracy Requires All of Us: How to get involved with campaigns and the issues that are important to you and how to help make sure all our votes are counted!
Questions? Contact Ms. Stocker at stockere@arps.org!

There is still time! Sign up for a spot in one of our skills groups now starting NEXT WEEK. Join us to talk through important topics, boost skills and connect with classmates! Groups are tackling issues like Stress Management, Organization and Adjusting to Distance Learning. See our Flyer for details.

Are you a senior with questions about Naviance, Common App, college visits, or more? Miss Crystal Garrity has openings for meetings to check in and help you out! You can sign-up for a 1-on-1 virtual meeting, or book a slot on Tuesday or Friday afternoons from 2:30-3:30 for an outdoor, masked, socially distanced in-person assistance. These in-person meetings will only take place in good weather and up to 4 students may sign up at a time. Click this link! https://calendly.com/miss-garrity

Virtual Latinx College Fair Presented by the PEAS Collaborative & ASA: Thursday, October 22, 2020, 5:00 – 7:30 PM We invite caregivers and youth to join us for this virtual college fair which will begin with a brief College 101 introductory session which highlights important dates, suggestions for finding the "right fit", and other useful information. Following our College 101 Workshop youth will be able to meet with college admissions representatives and caregivers will be invited to a virtual "cafécito" to talk about issues, concerns, and questions. // Invitamos a los parientes o guardianes y jóvenes a unirse con nosotros en esta feria universitaria virtual que comenzará con un breve taller “Introducción de Universidad” que destaca fechas importantes, sugerencias para encontrar el "ajuste perfecto" y otra información útil. Después de nuestro taller introductorio, los jóvenes podrán reunirse con representantes de admisiones de diferentes universidades y los parientes o guardianes serán invitados a un "cafécito" virtual para hablar sobre problemas, preocupaciones y preguntas. Register Here!

Thursday, October 15. 2020

Thursday, October 15, 2020

The 2020 Election is underway! With early voting beginning this weekend, deadlines for voter registration fast approaching on 10/24, and mail-in ballot requests due by 10/20, now is the time to make sure you have a plan to vote.

Next week, the ARHS Library will be hosting 30 minute Voter Information sessions during lunch to help first time voters (and any repeat voters who'd like a refresher) make sure they are registered, informed, and ready to vote on or before November 3rd. Sessions are open to ALL members of our school community, regardless of voter eligibility or citizenship status. All sessions will be held at this link meet.google.com/lookup/arhsvotes from 12-12:30 and 12:30-1.
Monday 10/19: Check Your Registration, Get Registered, and Learn Where to Vote
Tuesday 10/20: What to Expect and What to Do: Early Voting vs. Mail In Ballots vs. Election Day Voting
Thursday 10/22: What's On My Ballot? - Federal, State, and Local Races and Ballot Initiatives
Friday 10/23: Democracy Requires All of Us: How to get involved with campaigns and the issues that are important to you and how to help make sure all our votes are counted!
Questions? Contact Ms. Stocker at stockere@arps.org!

There is still time! Sign up for a spot in one of our skills groups now starting NEXT WEEK. Join us to talk through important topics, boost skills and connect with classmates! Groups are tackling issues like Stress Management, Organization and Adjusting to Distance Learning. See our Flyer for details.

Are you a senior with questions about Naviance, Common App, college visits, or more? Miss Crystal Garrity has openings for meetings to check in and help you out! You can sign-up for a 1-on-1 virtual meeting, or book a slot on Tuesday or Friday afternoons from 2:30-3:30 for an outdoor, masked, socially distanced in-person assistance. These in-person meetings will only take place in good weather and up to 4 students may sign up at a time. Click this link! https://calendly.com/miss-garrity

Virtual Latinx College Fair Presented by the PEAS Collaborative & ASA: Thursday, October 22, 2020, 5:00 – 7:30 PM We invite caregivers and youth to join us for this virtual college fair which will begin with a brief College 101 introductory session which highlights important dates, suggestions for finding the "right fit", and other useful information. Following our College 101 Workshop youth will be able to meet with college admissions representatives and caregivers will be invited to a virtual "cafécito" to talk about issues, concerns, and questions. // Invitamos a los parientes o guardianes y jóvenes a unirse con nosotros en esta feria universitaria virtual que comenzará con un breve taller “Introducción de Universidad” que destaca fechas importantes, sugerencias para encontrar el "ajuste perfecto" y otra información útil. Después de nuestro taller introductorio, los jóvenes podrán reunirse con representantes de admisiones de diferentes universidades y los parientes o guardianes serán invitados a un "cafécito" virtual para hablar sobre problemas, preocupaciones y preguntas. Register Here!

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

There is still time! Sign up for a spot in one of our skills groups now starting NEXT WEEK. Join us to talk through important topics, boost skills and connect with classmates! Groups are tackling issues like Stress Management, Organization and Adjusting to Distance Learning. See our Flyer for details.

Hey everyone! Did you know that, so far, the ARHS Schools for Africa club has raised the funds to build two schools in Cameroon? And that, most recently, we funded the construction of a well to provide these schools with access to clean water? Well, we have! If you have any interest in joining this awesome club and helping to fundraise for more projects like these, please contact Sierra Triozzi at triozzisr@arps.org or our club advisor, Madame Cisse at cisseo@arps.org

Don't forget to check out the Opportunities Page created by Guidance by going to the Virtual Counseling Office! Get information about jobs, extracurricular activities, workshops, college offerings, and more! Know of an opportunity? Email Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org!

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Hey everyone! Did you know that, so far, the ARHS Schools for Africa club has raised the funds to build two schools in Cameroon? And that, most recently, we funded the construction of a well to provide these schools with access to clean water? Well, we have! If you have any interest in joining this awesome club and helping to fundraise for more projects like these, please contact Sierra Triozzi at triozzisr@arps.org or our club advisor, Madame Cisse at cisseo@arps.org

Struggling to adjust to distance learning? Need some help with organization? Looking to find some new strategies to manage stress? Check out our Flyer and the details of groups forming next week and sign up!

Don't forget to check out the Opportunities Page created by Guidance by going to the Virtual Counseling Office! Get information about jobs, extracurricular activities, workshops, college offerings, and more! Know of an opportunity? Email Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org!

Girls With Impact: learn how to build your passions into business! For girls ages 11-18, you can sign up for their October Academy to go through a program learning about entrepreneurship, or you can sign up for their one-time workshops on a variety of topics related to business. Register here: https://girlswithimpact.docebosaas.com/learn

All students can use the code: FALL50 for 50% off the October Academy (Regular Tuition = $495, Now $250)
Need financial aid to participate? Use this link to apply: https://www.girlswithimpact.org/financial-aid-process

Juniors and Seniors - You are invited to visit college admissions reps. Both juniors and seniors can have up to three excused absences for college admissions reps sessions. You must register, sign-up with any forms the admissions rep shares, and get permission AHEAD of time from your teacher in the class that you will miss. You can see upcoming visits in the College section of your Naviance account. Questions? Check in with Ms. Garrity (garrityc@arps.org)

Seniors - Mondays 3:00-3:30pm are College Essay Days! Drop in to see Amanda Lewis of ARHS Writing Center, Jay'ce from AAC, and Ms. Cuffee-Gray - Here's the link - meet.google.com/wcw-iezj-nyw

Friday, October 9, 2020

Friday, October 9, 2020

Hey everyone! Did you know that, so far, the ARHS Schools for Africa club has raised the funds to build two schools in Cameroon? And that, most recently, we funded the construction of a well to provide these schools with access to clean water? Well, we have! If you have any interest in joining this awesome club and helping to fundraise for more projects like these, please contact Sierra Triozzi at triozzisr@arps.org or our club advisor, Madame Cisse at cisseo@arps.org

Struggling to adjust to distance learning? Need some help with organization? Looking to find some new strategies to manage stress? Check out our Flyer and the details of groups forming next week and sign up!

Don't forget to check out the Opportunities Page created by Guidance by going to the Virtual Counseling Office! Get information about jobs, extracurricular activities, workshops, college offerings, and more! Know of an opportunity? Email Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org!

Girls With Impact: learn how to build your passions into business! For girls ages 11-18, you can sign up for their October Academy to go through a program learning about entrepreneurship, or you can sign up for their one-time workshops on a variety of topics related to business. Register here: https://girlswithimpact.docebosaas.com/learn

All students can use the code: FALL50 for 50% off the October Academy (Regular Tuition = $495, Now $250)
Need financial aid to participate? Use this link to apply: https://www.girlswithimpact.org/financial-aid-process

Juniors and Seniors - You are invited to visit college admissions reps. Both juniors and seniors can have up to three excused absences for college admissions reps sessions. You must register, sign-up with any forms the admissions rep shares, and get permission AHEAD of time from your teacher in the class that you will miss. You can see upcoming visits in the College section of your Naviance account. Questions? Check in with Ms. Garrity (garrityc@arps.org)

Seniors - Mondays 3:00-3:30pm are College Essay Days! Drop in to see Amanda Lewis of ARHS Writing Center, Jay'ce from AAC, and Ms. Cuffee-Gray - Here's the link - meet.google.com/wcw-iezj-nyw

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Struggling to adjust to distance learning? Need some help with organization? Looking to find some new strategies to manage stress? Check out our Flyer and the details of groups forming next week and sign up!

Girls With Impact: learn how to build your passions into business! For girls ages 11-18, you can sign up for their October Academy to go through a program learning about entrepreneurship, or you can sign up for their one-time workshops on a variety of topics related to business. Register here: https://girlswithimpact.docebosaas.com/learn

Need financial aid to participate? Use this link to apply: https://www.girlswithimpact.org/financial-aid-process

Juniors and Seniors - You are invited to visit college admissions reps. Both juniors and seniors can have up to three excused absences for college admissions reps sessions. You must register, sign-up with any forms the admissions rep shares, and get permission AHEAD of time from your teacher in the class that you will miss. You can see upcoming visits in the College section of your Naviance account. Questions? Check in with Ms. Garrity (garrityc@arps.org)

Seniors - Mondays 3:00-3:30pm are College Essay Days! Drop in to see Amanda Lewis of ARHS Writing Center, Jay'ce from AAC, and Ms. Cuffee-Gray - Here's the link - meet.google.com/wcw-iezj-nyw

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Hello everyone! Our Club/Activities Fair will take place on Wednesday October 7 from 12:20-12:50. Here are the links of the club advisors.. Feel free to hop on, speak to the advisor and then hop off and hop on another, (as you may be interested in more than one). I encourage everyone to be a part of at least one after school opportunity. Have fun!

Girls With Impact: learn how to build your passions into business! For girls ages 11-18, you can sign up for their October Academy to go through a program learning about entrepreneurship, or you can sign up for their one-time workshops on a variety of topics related to business. Register here: https://girlswithimpact.docebosaas.com/learn

Need financial aid to participate? Use this link to apply: https://www.girlswithimpact.org/financial-aid-process

Juniors and Seniors - You are invited to visit college admissions reps. Both juniors and seniors can have up to three excused absences for college admissions reps sessions. You must register, sign-up with any forms the admissions rep shares, and get permission AHEAD of time from your teacher in the class that you will miss. You can see upcoming visits in the College section of your Naviance account. Questions? Check in with Ms. Garrity (garrityc@arps.org)

Seniors - Mondays 3:00-3:30pm are College Essay Days! Drop in to see Amanda Lewis of ARHS Writing Center, Jay'ce from AAC, and Ms. Cuffee-Gray - Here's the link - meet.google.com/wcw-iezj-nyw

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Hello everyone! Our Club/Activities Fair will take place on Wednesday October 7 from 12:20-12:50. Here are the links of the club advisors.. Feel free to hop on, speak to the advisor and then hop off and hop on another, (as you may be interested in more than one). I encourage everyone to be a part of at least one after school opportunity. Have fun!