Tuesday, February 13th, 2018

Tuesday
February 13th, 2018
Day 7
Drop F
Lunch - D Period
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Please see sports schedule listed for February, 12th - February 18th, 2018 at the end of the announcements.
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Another Best Buddies meeting will be happening this coming Tuesday! Come for snacks, new friends, and a good time. 3:00 in the PIP room in the English hallway. New members always welcome! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you signed up to take the American Mathematics Competition, it will be held this Thursday, 2/15 (Day 2) in Rm 204.  Please report at the beginning of C period at 8:40; the test will run C and D period. 
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Have you acknowledged anyone today?  If not, take a moment to acknowledge a friend, a teacher, a colleague for being upstanding, accountable, supportive, inclusive, or for embracing diversity!  Free Ticket Friday is coming right up!
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Want a time and place to work on your post-high school plans? Come to room 141 on Tuesdays between 2:20 and 3 for focused time to work on your college and scholarship applications, college essay writing, 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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Attention Winter Athletes - Please fill out the Google Student-Athlete Questionnaire by the end of the day today, Tuesday, February 13th.  It was sent to your school email address. THANK YOU!
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ARHS community:  Want to put your special stamp on Valentine cards for your friends?  Come to the library and create your own using vintage postage stamps!  Blank cards, colored pencils, and, of course, postage stamps are provided, as well as images from Pinterest to spark ideas.  Happy Valentine's Day!
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Community college placement testing on Tuesday, Feb 12th  this week! Room 202 at 2:30
Seniors planning to attend community college next year  should plan to take the Acu-placer test.  For your convenience, placement tests will be given here at ARHS, beginning at 2:30 in Rm 202.  The amount of time needed varies from person to person. Please arrive right at 2:30.

Please note that GCC@ARHS funding has been cancelled, so there will not be an on-campus offering of GCC classes next year. The Acu-placer is still needed for students interested in Dual Enrollment or in taking a course at any of the community colleges.
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Join the Symphonic Orchestra for an evening of post-Valentine’s waltzing on February 15.  Starting at 6:45, the waltz will be taught by Mr. Z-A, and from 7:30-8:30 there will be open dancing.  Location is at the Immanuel Lutheran church, 687 N. Pleasant St. Donations at the door: $6/$4 if you come dressed semi-formally.
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Spring sports registration opened February 1st.  Ensure a smooth start to your spring sport season by registering early, paying and check with the nurse on your clearance status.
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Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Buy a carnation for someone special at all lunches until Valentine’s Day. The flowers will be priced at 1 for 2$ and 2 for 3$. Custom messages allowed.   “What in tranation, I just got a carnation from canes nation!”
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Please see the sports schedule listed below:

12
 4:00p Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/F/Basketball 
 5:30p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/JV/Basketball 
 7:00p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/V/Basketball

13
10:30a ALPINE INDIVIDUALS 
 5:30p Monson HS - G/JV/Basketball 
 7:00p Monson HS - G/V/Basketball
 8:30p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

14
 4:30p INDOOR TRACK - STATE DIVISION 4

15
 3:00p Saint Mary Parish School - B/JV/Ice Hockey
 5:30p Pope Francis HS - B/JV/Basketball
 6:30p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 
 7:00p Pope Francis HS - B/V/Basketball

16
 4:00p Eaglebrook School - B/F/Basketball
 5:30p @ Palmer HS - G/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Palmer HS - G/V/Basketball

17
10:00a @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
10:00a @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
12:00p GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING - STATES
 7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Drury HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 
18
12:00p BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING - STATES
 1:50p Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey 

Monday, February 12, 2018

Monday
February 12th, 2018
Day 6
Drop E
Lunch - D Period
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Please see sports schedule listed for February, 12th - February 18th, 2018 at the end of the announcements.
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Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Buy a carnation for someone special at all lunches until Valentine’s Day. The flowers will be priced at 1 for 2$ and 2 for 3$. Custom messages allowed.   “What in tranation, I just got a carnation from canes nation!”
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What's a diamond without a little dirt on it?  Come to a softball informational meeting on Wednesday, February 14th at 3:30 in Room 112. 
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ARHS community:  Want to put your special stamp on Valentine cards for your friends?  Come to the library and create your own using vintage postage stamps!  Blank cards, colored pencils, and, of course, postage stamps are provided, as well as images from Pinterest to spark ideas.  Happy Valentine's Day!
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Community college placement testing on Tuesday, Feb 12th  this week! Room 202 at 2:30
Seniors planning to attend community college next year  should plan to take the Acu-placer test.  For your convenience, placement tests will be given here at ARHS, beginning at 2:30 in Rm 202.  The amount of time needed varies from person to person. Please arrive right at 2:30.

Please note that GCC@ARHS funding has been cancelled, so there will not be an on-campus offering of GCC classes next year. The Acu-placer is still needed for students interested in Dual Enrollment or in taking a course at any of the community colleges.
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If you and your family would be interested in hosting a French Exchange student from Valence from March 23 to April 5th, please contact Ms. Stankiewicz asap.  Merci
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There is an opportunity in the Job Book - Information and Application sessions to learn the skills needed for a career in manufacturing and CNC machining.  
See information in the Guidance Office.
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Free Life Guard Training and Certification!  Free classes are offered as long as you agree to work for the Department of Conservation and Recreation (the state) life guarding during the summer. You must be 16 by June 23 and work through Labor Day.  The starting pay is $13.26 an hour.  Classes start next week and are offered at Springfield Central High and Deerfield Academy. See more information in the Job Book in Guidance.
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Students and staff:  FREE BOOKS!  The ARHS librarians have been weeding books from our collection, including fiction.  We will be putting carts in the entry area with books that are available to take home.  Come visit and browse our free books cart over the next few weeks.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Another Best Buddies meeting will be happening this coming Tuesday! Come for snacks, new friends, and a good time. 3:00 in the PIP room in the English hallway. New members always welcome!
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Join the Symphonic Orchestra for an evening of post-Valentine’s waltzing on February 15.  Starting at 6:45, the waltz will be taught by Mr. Z-A, and from 7:30-8:30 there will be open dancing.  Location is at the Immanuel Lutheran church, 687 N. Pleasant St. Donations at the door: $6/$4 if you come dressed semi-formally.
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Please see the sports schedule listed below:

12
 4:00p Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/F/Basketball 
 5:30p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/JV/Basketball 
 7:00p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/V/Basketball

13
10:30a ALPINE INDIVIDUALS 
 5:30p Monson HS - G/JV/Basketball 
 7:00p Monson HS - G/V/Basketball
 8:30p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

14
 4:30p INDOOR TRACK - STATE DIVISION 4

15
 3:00p Saint Mary Parish School - B/JV/Ice Hockey
 5:30p Pope Francis HS - B/JV/Basketball
 6:30p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 
 7:00p Pope Francis HS - B/V/Basketball

16
 4:00p Eaglebrook School - B/F/Basketball
 5:30p @ Palmer HS - G/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Palmer HS - G/V/Basketball

17
10:00a @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
10:00a @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
12:00p GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING - STATES
 7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Drury HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 
18
12:00p BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING - STATES
 1:50p Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey 

Friday, February 9th, 2018

Friday
February 9th, 2018
Day 5
Drop D
Lunch - E Period
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Please see sports schedule listed for February 9th - February 11th, 2018 at the end of the announcements.
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Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Buy a carnation for someone special at all lunches until Valentine’s Day. The flowers will be priced at 1 for 2$ and 2 for 3$. Custom messages allowed.   “What in tranation, I just got a carnation from canes nation!” ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you and your family would be interested in hosting a French Exchange student from Valence from March 23 to April 5th, please contact Ms. Stankiewicz asap.  Merci
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Students and staff:  FREE BOOKS!  The ARHS librarians have been weeding books from our collection, including fiction.  We will be putting carts in the entry area with books that are available to take home.  Come visit and browse our free books cart over the next few weeks.
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Another Best Buddies meeting will be happening this coming Tuesday! Come for snacks, new friends, and a good time. 3:00 in the PIP room in the English hallway. New members always welcome!
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Seniors - if you are  of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity , check out the NAAAP Boston Future Leaders Award Scholarship listed in Naviance or on their website.
The award is $3000 -5000. Deadline is February 17th.
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Join the Symphonic Orchestra for an evening of post-Valentine’s waltzing on February 15.  Starting at 6:45, the waltz will be taught by Mr. Z-A, and from 7:30-8:30 there will be open dancing.  Location is at the Immanuel Lutheran church, 687 N. Pleasant St. Donations at the door: $6/$4 if you come dressed semi-formally.
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Baseball season is just around the corner!  Come to a pre-season meeting in Room 112.
Friday, February 9th at 3:00 P.M.
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Not School Sponsored 
Free SAT prep workshops - Saturday afternoons at Forbes Library, Northampton, in the Community Room.
Jan. 27, Feb 3Feb 10Feb 17March 3. Also, Small Affordable SAT Prep Classes Jan 29 - Mr 9th.

Call or email for more information. www.funandfocused.com(413) 585-9763.
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Please see sports schedule listed below:


February 9
 5:30p Southwick Regional School - B/F/Basketball
 5:30p @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Basketball 

February 10
10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
 2:00p @ Belchertown HS - B/V/Ice Hockey
 5:00p New Balance Grand Prix Track Meet 

February 11
 9:00a GIRLS SECTIONAL SWIMMING & DIVING
 4:15p Greenfield HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey 


 4:30p BOYS SECTIONAL SWIMMING & DIVING
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Thursday, February 8th, 2018

Thursday
February 8th, 2018
Day 4
Drop C
2 Hour Delay Schedule
A Period: 9:45 -   10:21
B Period: 10:26 - 10:57
D Period: 11:02 - 11:33

Lunch - E Period
Lunch 1: 11:38 - 12:08
Lunch 2: 12:08 - 12:38
Lunch 3: 12:38 - 1:08

F Period: 1:13 - 1:44
G Period: 1:49 - 2:20
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Please see sports schedule listed for February 8th - February 11th, 2018 at the end of the announcements.
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Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Buy a carnation for someone special at all lunches until Valentine’s Day. The flowers will be priced at 1 for 2$ and 2 for 3$. Custom messages allowed.   “What in tranation, I just got a carnation from canes nation!”
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Join the Symphonic Orchestra for an evening of post-Valentine’s waltzing on February 15.  Starting at 6:45, the waltz will be taught by Mr. Z-A, and from 7:30-8:30 there will be open dancing.  Location is at the Emmanuel Lutheran church, 687 N. Pleasant St. Donations at the door: $6/$4 if you come dressed semi-formally.
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Come to the first hair and makeup meeting for the musical today after school at 3 in the black box. Contact Arcadia Cook with any questions or if you are not able to attend. 
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Baseball season is just around the corner!  Come to a pre-season meeting on in Room 112.
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Community college placement testing today(Thursday)
Seniors planning to attend community college next year as well as underclass students who are interested in taking the GCC@ARHS* classes next year  should plan to take the Acu-placer test. For your convenience, placement tests will be given on Feb 8th(today)and 13thhere at ARHS, beginning at 2:30 in Rm 202.  The amount of time needed varies from person to person, so a good idea is to come on the 8th and if you need more time, you can finish up on the 13th.

     *ENG 101 English Composition I: Expository Writing – 3 credits  and   SOC 101 Principles of Sociology – 3 credits are the offerings next year for GCC@ ARHS.
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JETS Club: 
Please get your registration checks in for the TEAM+S competition. We want to make sure all 9 (NINE!)  teams get registered. Contact Ms. Blauner to request a fee waiver, or drop off a check (or cash) to Room 223... $30 made out to ARHS-JETS with your name in the memo line.
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Outing Club will offer a day hike this Sunday, February 11th. We will climb to the summit of Mount Toby to enjoy the view from the fire tower. This is an open hike, all are welcome. Stop by room 225 to pick up a permission form. There will be a pre-trip information meeting right after school today, (Thursday_  in room 225.
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Spring sports registration opened February 1st.  Ensure a smooth start to your spring sport season by registering early, paying and check with the nurse on your clearance status.
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There is a new summer job posted in the Job Book.
The Farm & Garden camp at Hampshire College has paid Counselor-In-Training positions available.
Info is in the Job Book in the Guidance Office or their website, garmandgardencamp.org.
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Attention Winter Athletes - You should have received an email with a Google Form.  It's has a Student-Athlete Feedback Form attached.  Please make every effort to complete this quick form.  It's greatly appreciated.
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Please see sports schedule listed below:


February 8
 5:00p Holyoke HS - B/F/Basketball 
 5:00p ALPINE SKI PRACTICE (MAKE-UP RACE IF NEEDED)
 5:30p @ Holyoke HS - B/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Holyoke HS - B/V/Basketball

February 9
 5:30p Southwick Regional School - B/F/Basketball
 5:30p @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Basketball 

February 10
10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
 2:00p @ Belchertown HS - B/V/Ice Hockey
 5:00p New Balance Grand Prix Track Meet 

February 11
 9:00a GIRLS SECTIONAL SWIMMING & DIVING
 4:15p Greenfield HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey 

 4:30p BOYS SECTIONAL SWIMMING & DIVING

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Wednesday
February 7th, 2018
Day 3
Drop B

Early Release Day
Lunch 1:  9:58 - 10:28
Lunch 2: 10:28 - 10:58
Lunch 3: 10:58 - 11:28
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Please see sports schedule listed for February 7th - February 11th, 2018 at the end of the announcements.
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Spring sports registration opened February 1st.  Ensure a smooth start to your spring sport season by registering early, paying and check with the nurse on your clearance status.
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Today is Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day! Please support the POCU Bake Sale after school.
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JETS Club: 
Please get your registration checks in for the TEAM+S competition. We want to make sure all 9 (NINE!)  teams get registered. Contact Ms. Blauner to request a fee waiver, or drop off a check (or cash) to Room 223... $30 made out to ARHS-JETS with your name in the memo line.
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If you signed up for the AMC (math competition), please report to room 301 at the beginning of E period on Wednesday, February 7th.  If there is a weather event, it will be rescheduled. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interested in doing makeup or hair for the musical? Come to the first meeting at 3 in the black box, tomorrowFebruary 8th. No experience necessary, all are welcome! Contact Arcadia Cook with any questions.
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Baseball season is just around the corner!  Come to a pre-season meeting on in Room 112.
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There is a new summer job posted in the Job Book.
The Farm & Garden camp at Hampshire College has paid Counselor-In-Training positions available.
Info is in the Job Book in the Guidance Office or their website, garmandgardencamp.org.  
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Attention Winter Athletes - You should have received an email with a Google Form.  It's has a Student-Athlete Feedback Form attached.  Please make every effort to complete this quick form.  It's greatly appreciated.
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Join the Symphonic Orchestra for an evening of post-Valentine’s waltzing on February 15.  Starting at 6:45, the waltz will be taught by Mr. Z-A, and from 7:30-8:30 there will be open dancing.  Location is at the Emmanuel Lutheran church, 687 N. Pleasant St. Donations at the door: $6/$4 if you come dressed semi-formally.
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Girls Indoor Track  uniforms need to be returned to Coach Rasool today!!!  Please remember to bring your uniform to practice.
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Community college placement testing on Thursday this week!
Seniors planning to attend community college next year as well as underclass students who are interested in taking the GCC@ARHS* classes next year  should plan to take the Acu-placer test. For your convenience, placement tests will be given on Feb 8th and 13thhere at ARHS, beginning at 2:30 in Rm 202.  The amount of time needed varies from person to person, so a good idea is to come on the 8th and if you need more time, you can finish up on the 13th.


     *ENG 101 English Composition I: Expository Writing – 3 credits  and   SOC 101 Principles of Sociology – 3 credits are the offerings next year for GCC@ ARHS.
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Outing Club will offer a day hike this Sunday, February 11th. We will climb to the summit of Mount Toby to enjoy the view from the fire tower. This is an open hike, all are welcome. Stop by room 225 to pick up a permission form. There will be a pre-trip information meeting right after school on Thursday in room 225.
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Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Buy a carnation for someone special at all lunches until Valentine’s Day. The flowers will be priced at 1 for 2$ and 2 for 3$. Custom messages allowed.   “What in tranation, I just got a carnation from canes nation!”
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Not School Sponsored 
Free SAT prep workshops - Saturday afternoons at Forbes Library, Northampton, in the Community Room.
Jan. 27, Feb 3Feb 10Feb 17March 3. Also, Small Affordable SAT Prep Classes Jan 29 - Mr 9th.
Call or email for more information. www.funandfocused.com(413) 585-9763.
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Please see sports schedule listed below:

February 7
12:00p EARLY RELEASE
 5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Fitchburg HS - B/JV/Basketball
 6:30p @ Wahconah Regional HS - B/V/Ice Hockey
 7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Fitchburg HS - B/V/Basketball 

February 8
 5:00p Holyoke HS - B/F/Basketball 
 5:00p ALPINE SKI PRACTICE (MAKE-UP RACE IF NEEDED)
 5:30p @ Holyoke HS - B/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Holyoke HS - B/V/Basketball

February 9
 5:30p Southwick Regional School - B/F/Basketball
 5:30p @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Basketball 

February 10
10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
 2:00p @ Belchertown HS - B/V/Ice Hockey
 5:00p New Balance Grand Prix Track Meet 

February 11
 9:00a GIRLS SECTIONAL SWIMMING & DIVING
 4:15p Greenfield HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey 


 4:30p BOYS SECTIONAL SWIMMING & DIVING

Tuesday, February 6th, 2018

Tuesday
February 6th, 2018
Day 2
Drop A
Lunch - E Period
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Please see sports schedule listed for February 6th - February 11th, 2018 at the end of the announcements.
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Latin Students: Come to a review session for the National Latin Exam on Tuesday (today) at  2:30  in Room 149. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you signed up for the AMC (math competition), please report to room 301 at the beginning of E period on Wednesday, February 7th.  If there is a weather event, it will be rescheduled.
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Attention Winter Athletes - You should have received an email with a Google Form.  It's has a Student-Athlete Feedback Form attached.  Please make every effort to complete this quick form.  It's greatly appreciated.
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Girls Indoor Track  uniforms need to be returned to Coach Rasool tomorrow!!!  Please remember to bring your uniform to practice.
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Tomorrow is Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day! Please support the POCU Bake Sale after school.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Community college placement testing on Thursday this week!
Seniors planning to attend community college next year as well as underclass students who are interested in taking the GCC@ARHS* classes next year  should plan to take the Acu-placer test. For your convenience, placement tests will be given on Feb 8th and 13thhere at ARHS, beginning at 2:30 in Rm 202.  The amount of time needed varies from person to person, so a good idea is to come on the 8th and if you need more time, you can finish up on the 13th.


     *ENG 101 English Composition I: Expository Writing – 3 credits  and   SOC 101 Principles of Sociology – 3 credits are the offerings next year for GCC@ ARHS.
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JETS Club: 
Please get your registration checks in for the TEAM+S competition. We want to make sure all 9 (NINE!)  teams get registered. Contact Ms. Blauner to request a fee waiver, or drop off a check (or cash) to Room 223... $30 made out to ARHS-JETS with your name in the memo line.
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Outing Club will offer a day hike this Sunday, February 11th. We will climb to the summit of Mount Toby to enjoy the view from the fire tower. This is an open hike, all are welcome. Stop by room 225 to pick up a permission form. There will be a pre-trip information meeting right after school on Thursday in room 225.
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If you'd like to be a part of planning Consent Week this year, come to a meeting Tuesday, 2/6 after school in room 113.
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The Red Pine Scholars Program offers high-performing high school seniors and recent graduates from Massachusetts the chance to attend competitive colleges anywhere in the United States. The Program is dedicated to making college affordable for Massachusetts families and helping students to reach their full potential. Students can receive a four-year scholarship of up to $20,000 annually, plus individual mentoring and funding for enrichment opportunities. Look in Naviance or their website.  Deadline is Feb 15.
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Are you swimming/diving this winter with our swim/dive team?  Stop by the AD office after school today. 
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Student Written Play Festival info meeting this Tuesday(today) after school in the auditorium.  Hurray!  Just show up - it'll be quick, informative, and may just change your life...
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Want a time and place to work on your post-high school plans? Come to room 141 on Tuesdays between 2:20 and 3 for focused time to work on your college and scholarship applications, college essay writing, 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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Please see sports schedule listed below: February 6th - February 11th, 2018

February 6
 5:00p TBD - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
 5:00p TBD - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
 5:30p Sabis International Charter School - G/JV/Basketball
 7:00p Sabis International Charter School - G/V/Basketball

February 7
12:00p EARLY RELEASE
 5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Fitchburg HS - B/JV/Basketball
 6:30p @ Wahconah Regional HS - B/V/Ice Hockey
 7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Fitchburg HS - B/V/Basketball 

February 8
 5:00p Holyoke HS - B/F/Basketball 
 5:00p ALPINE SKI PRACTICE (MAKE-UP RACE IF NEEDED)
 5:30p @ Holyoke HS - B/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Holyoke HS - B/V/Basketball

February 9
 5:30p Southwick Regional School - B/F/Basketball
 5:30p @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Basketball
 7:00p @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Basketball 

February 10
10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
 2:00p @ Belchertown HS - B/V/Ice Hockey
 5:00p New Balance Grand Prix Track Meet 

February 11
 9:00a GIRLS SECTIONAL SWIMMING & DIVING
 4:15p Greenfield HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey 

 4:30p BOYS SECTIONAL SWIMMING & DIVING