Monday, October 22, 2018

    Day 1

    D Period Lunch                   

    Drop G

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS:   October 10th was the deadline to put in requests into Naviance for all schools with November 1 deadlines.  If you have not yet done ALL of the following, please take time to COMPLETE THESE TASKS TODAY.  FAILURE TO DO ANY ONE OF THESE STEPS COULD RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE OF LATE APPLICATION. 

1. List the schools in Naviance
2. Select the appropriate application type (i.e. ED, EA, etc.) to insure that a deadline is reflected for your application.  If no deadline appears, make sure the school has an early deadline.  IF YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION TYPE AND NO DEADLINE APPEARS,f you have chosen an appropriate application type and no deadline appears, or if there is a special program deadline, see Mrs. Tracy in room 309 or Ms.Garrity in room 101 so we can put in the deadline manually.
3. Request Transcripts be sent in Naviance.
4. Check in with your recommending teachers and Counselor to see if they need any additional information from you
5. List schools in the Common App (if applicable)
6. Match your Common App and your Naviance Account
7. Request a fee waiver for all Common App schools in the Common App, if you are income eligible for the Free/Reduced lunch program
8. If applying Early Decision, don't forget to invite parent/guardian to sign the early decision agreement, so that we will be forwarded the appropriate school form.

• The ARHS Theater Company invites you to its 1st production of the year - Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters - a play that hovers in that strange world between drama and comedy.  Shows are this Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm.  All tickets are sold at the door - $5 for students and staff; $10 for adults.  

• "Do you often find yourself hurriedly flipping through page after page of a book at a late hour? Do you sometimes stealthily hide the book you want to be reading inside of the book you have to be reading in class? Does your perfect weekend consist of a book or a notebook and pencil, a cup of tea, and some snacks? If any/ all of this applies to you, or you want to hear more, come join us at the new ARHS Literary Club! We will have a fabulous time having exciting discussions about books, and for those interested, writing from fun, creative prompts. And we'll have snacks!!  The next meeting is on TODAY, October 22nd at 3 p.m. in Rm. 174 (Mr. Despres) If you’re interested but can't make it/have more questions, email Anu at sitaramana@arps.org, Amina at mednicoffmisraa@arps.org, or Mr. Despres at despresm@arps.org.

• We are pleased to announce that Ms. Crystal Garrity has agreed to become this year's yearbook adviser. Crystal is our new Guidance Office secretary. She brings to the yearbook position a wealth of experience with facilitating after school programming, particularly in the arts. She is experienced with Photoshop, as well as guiding youth in how to use the software. Her current plan is to meet with the yearbook student staff weekly on Tuesdays from 3:00-3:35pm. We will be looking into streamlining the process and comparing a variety of vendors and templates to find the best fit.This project will be student-led, and the end result will be based on their vision. Please stop in to Guidance to talk with Crystal if you have any question.

• There will be a Class Council Meeting for the class of 2021 on TODAY, October 22, 2018 at 3:00pm in room 117. Also Anyone wanting to be a leader of the class of 2022 please come to the same meeting on October 22 at 3:00pm in room 117

• Nordic skiing informational meeting Thursday (10/25) after school in room 227.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about.  In addition, Matt Whitcomb, the coach behind the U.S. women’s cross-country ski team's Olympic gold, will be giving a talk in the high school library on November 7th at 7pm, mark your calendars!

• All Graphic meetings this week have been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts? Many apologies. Next week, on Monday October 29, there will be an all-Graphic staff meeting and training meeting for new and interested Graphic staff. Please meet in room 187! New 

• Colleges visiting today:

1. Framingham State University at 9am
2. Tufts University at 1:30pm

** Athletics**

October 22

 4:00p @ Hampshire Regional HS - G/JV/Soccer 

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Northampton HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 4:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Holyoke HS - G/V/Field Hockey

 6:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Hampshire Regional HS - G/V/Soccer 

 6:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Northampton HS - B/V/Soccer 

October 23

 3:45p @ Chicopee HS - B/V/Cross Country 

 3:45p @ Chicopee HS - G/V/Cross Country 

 4:00p South Hadley HS - G/F/Volleyball

 4:00p @ West Springfield HS - B/F/Soccer 

 5:00p @ Longmeadow HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 5:00p West Springfield HS - B/JV/Soccer

 6:30p @ Longmeadow HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 6:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Pioneer Valley Regional School - G/V/Field Hockey 

 7:00p West Springfield HS - B/V/Soccer

October 24

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Ludlow HS - G/JV/Soccer 

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Palmer HS - G/V/Field Hockey

 5:00p @ Deerfield Academy - G/JV/Volleyball 

 5:00p @ Deerfield Academy - G/V/Volleyball 

 6:00p @ Ludlow HS - G/V/Soccer 

October 25

 4:00p @ Holyoke HS - G/JV/Soccer 

 4:00p @ Holyoke HS - G/V/Soccer

 4:00p TBD - B/MS/Cross Country 

 4:00p TBD - G/MS/Cross Country

October 26

 5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/F/Soccer 

 5:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:00p @ Springfield Central HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 6:00p @ Springfield Central HS - G/V/Volleyball

 7:00p Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/V/Soccer 

 7:00p @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/V/Football

October 27

12:00p Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/JV/Football

 1:00p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - G/JV/Soccer

 1:00p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - G/V/Soccer

October 28

 1:00p BOYS XC PVIAC CHAMPIONSHIP MEET 

 1:00p GIRLS XC PVIAC CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Friday, October 19, 2018

    Day 7

    D Period Lunch                   

    Drop F

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS:   October 10th was the deadline to put in requests into Naviance for all schools with November 1 deadlines.  If you have not yet done ALL of the following, please take time to COMPLETE THESE TASKS TODAY.  FAILURE TO DO ANY ONE OF THESE STEPS COULD RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE OF LATE APPLICATION. 

1. List the schools in Naviance
2. Select the appropriate application type (i.e. ED, EA, etc.) to insure that a deadline is reflected for your application.  If no deadline appears, make sure the school has an early deadline.  IF YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION TYPE AND NO DEADLINE APPEARS,f you have chosen an appropriate application type and no deadline appears, or if there is a special program deadline, see Mrs. Tracy in room 309 or Ms.Garrity in room 101 so we can put in the deadline manually.
3. Request Transcripts be sent in Naviance.
4. Check in with your recommending teachers and Counselor to see if they need any additional information from you
5. List schools in the Common App (if applicable)
6. Match your Common App and your Naviance Account
7. Request a fee waiver for all Common App schools in the Common App, if you are income eligible for the Free/Reduced lunch program
8. If applying Early Decision, don't forget to invite parent/guardian to sign the early decision agreement, so that we will be forwarded the appropriate school form.

• Want to see a mathematical magician in action?  Want to help fold an origami crane out of a giant 10 foot by 10 foot piece of paper?  Want to work on Sudoku problems on a giant board?  Want to construct enormous polyhedral out of 20 foot long inflated balloons?  Come to Smith College this Saturday between 9 am and 5 pm for Mad Math, a field day of mathematical amusements and astonishments.  This event is open to everyone!!  Any questions about it?  See Mr. Friedman in room 306.

• On Monday, October 22 a school lock will be placed on all hall lockers without a lock. If you want to use your locker this year please put a lock on it by FRIDAY.

• "Do you often find yourself hurriedly flipping through page after page of a book at a late hour? Do you sometimes stealthily hide the book you want to be reading inside of the book you have to be reading in class? Does your perfect weekend consist of a book or a notebook and pencil, a cup of tea, and some snacks? If any/ all of this applies to you, or you want to hear more, come join us at the new ARHS Literary Club! We will have a fabulous time having exciting discussions about books, and for those interested, writing from fun, creative prompts. And we'll have snacks!!  The next meeting is on Monday, October 22nd at 3 p.m. in Rm. 174 (Mr. Despres) If you’re interested but can't make it/have more questions, email Anu at sitaramana@arps.org, Amina at mednicoffmisraa@arps.org, or Mr. Despres at despresm@arps.org.

• We are pleased to announce that Ms. Crystal Garrity has agreed to become this year's yearbook adviser. Crystal is our new Guidance Office secretary. She brings to the yearbook position a wealth of experience with facilitating after school programming, particularly in the arts. She is experienced with Photoshop, as well as guiding youth in how to use the software. Her current plan is to meet with the yearbook student staff weekly on Tuesdays from 3:00-3:35pm. We will be looking into streamlining the process and comparing a variety of vendors and templates to find the best fit.This project will be student-led, and the end result will be based on their vision. Please stop in to Guidance to talk with Crystal if you have any question.

• Mr. Lariviere is searching for any and all students who are interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons after school! No experience is required! the game is easy to play, and has a lot in common with improvisational acting exercises. Come to Room 302 at 2:30 pm this Friday (10/19) if you are interested, or contact Mr. Lariviere (larivierewernera@arps.org), Chris Hudson (hudsoncrl@arps.org), or Katie Cornell (cornellkb@arps.org). We plan to have our first session on  Friday 10/26!

• There will be a Class Council Meeting for the class of 2021 on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 3:00pm in room 117. Also Anyone wanting to be a leader of the class of 2022 please come to the same meeting on October 22 at 3:00pm in room 117

• Nordic skiing informational meeting Thursday (10/25) after school in room 227.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about.  In addition, Matt Whitcomb, the coach behind the U.S. women’s cross-country ski team's Olympic gold, will be giving a talk in the high school library on November 7th at 7pm, mark your calendars!

• To any students interested in joining the layout staff of The Graphic, we will have a training meeting in room 187 THE MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!! WE WILL BE MEETING ONLY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 from 2:45 to 4PM. Students from Journalistic Writing create the articles for our school newspaper, but staffers edit and lay out the content. Please come and see if you'd like to learn how to work with a professional publishing program that helps us get out ARHS's news! Email Ms. Barber-Just with questions at barber-justs@arps.org or swing by room 172. 

** Athletics**




• Interested in Wrestling? Are you interested in wrestling this winter?  While the Hurricanes don't have a wrestling team, we have a co-op with Granby.  If you are interested in wrestling this winter with Granby, please stop by the AD's Office before the end of the day Friday, October 19th, and let Mrs. White know.

October 19

MIAA STUDENT AMBASSADOR HUDDLE

 3:15p Team Photos - Volleyball and Girls Soccer

 3:30p @ South Hadley HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 4:00p Ludlow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 4:00p Ludlow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:00p @ South Hadley HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

 7:00p Lee Middle and HS - B/V/Football

October 20

10:00a Girls XC - Brown Invitational 

10:00a MS FH BEMENT JAMBOREE

10:30a Bement School - B/MS/Cross Country

10:30a Bement School - G/MS/Cross Country 

11:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Wahconah Regional HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

12:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Ludlow HS - B/V/Soccer 

12:30p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Wahconah Regional HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 5:00p BOYS VARSITY & JV CROSS COUNTRY - BARNSTABLE INVITE

Thursday, October 18, 2018

    Day 6

    D Period Lunch                   

    Drop E

• On Monday, October 22 a school lock will be placed on all hall lockers without a lock. If you want to use your locker this year please put a lock on it by FRIDAY.

• Mandatory meeting for Memory Project members after school this Thursday. The pictures are here! You will be getting your assignment and we will be taking our own pictures so don't miss it.

• "Do you often find yourself hurriedly flipping through page after page of a book at a late hour? Do you sometimes stealthily hide the book you want to be reading inside of the book you have to be reading in class? Does your perfect weekend consist of a book or a notebook and pencil, a cup of tea, and some snacks? If any/ all of this applies to you, or you want to hear more, come join us at the new ARHS Literary Club! We will have a fabulous time having exciting discussions about books, and for those interested, writing from fun, creative prompts. And we'll have snacks!!  The next meeting is on Monday, October 22nd at 3 p.m. in Rm. 174 (Mr. Despres) If you’re interested but can't make it/have more questions, email Anu at sitaramana@arps.org, Amina at mednicoffmisraa@arps.org, or Mr. Despres at despresm@arps.org."

• The senior group photo will be retaken this Friday October 19^th at 7:45 by Mr. Larcheveque. This one will be outside, behind the school on the Lacrosse field. All seniors please report directly there this Friday morning before 7:45. All teachers please be aware that the seniors in your A period classes will be arriving a little late that day. If any of them show up on time, please remind them about the senior group picture on the Lacrosse field. Thanks a lot to the seniors who requested the retake, Mr. Larcheveque, and everyone else for helping make this happen.  

• There will be a Class Council Meeting for the class of 2021 on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 3:00pm in room 117. Also Anyone wanting to be a leader of the class of 2022 please come to the same meeting on October 22 at 3:00pm in room 117

• Nordic skiing informational meeting Thursday (10/25) after school in room 227.  Come hear what this exciting sport is all about.  In addition, Matt Whitcomb, the coach behind the U.S. women’s cross-country ski team's Olympic gold, will be giving a talk in the high school library on November 7th at 7pm, mark your calendars!

• To any students interested in joining the layout staff of The Graphic, we will have a training meeting in room 187 THE MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!! WE WILL BE MEETING ONLY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 from 2:45 to 4PM. Students from Journalistic Writing create the articles for our school newspaper, but staffers edit and lay out the content. Please come and see if you'd like to learn how to work with a professional publishing program that helps us get out ARHS's news! Email Ms. Barber-Just with questions at barber-justs@arps.org or swing by room 172. 

• Bonjour! The French Club will be meeting after school TODAY, Thursday at 3:00 in Madame Cissé’s classroom (room 147). We will be planning for our upcoming visit to Wildwood Elementary School where we will be reading French short stories to 1st and 2nd graders. Not yet involved in the French Club but interested in seeing what we’re all about? Pas de problème! New members are always welcome. Merci!

• Adele Cousland ’18 will visit the Guidance Office after school on Friday, October 19 to talk about ROTC and other opportunities at Norwich University in Vermont.  Stop by if you are interested.  

          Colleges Visiting Today:

• Bryant University at 1pm
• Muhlenberg College at 1:30pm

** Athletics**


• Interested in Wrestling? Are you interested in wrestling this winter?  While the Hurricanes don't have a wrestling team, we have a co-op with Granby.  If you are interested in wrestling this winter with Granby, please stop by the AD's Office before the end of the day Friday, October 19th, and let Mrs. White know.

October 18

 3:15p TEAM PHOTOS - Boys Soccer, Football, XC Boys & Girls & Field Hockey

 4:00p Southwick Regional School - G/JV/Soccer 

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Southwick Regional School - G/V/Soccer 

 5:30p @ Agawam HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 6:30p @ Agawam HS - G/V/Volleyball 

October 19

MIAA STUDENT AMBASSADOR HUDDLE

 3:15p Team Photos - Volleyball and Girls Soccer

 3:30p @ South Hadley HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 4:00p Ludlow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 4:00p Ludlow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:00p @ South Hadley HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

 7:00p Lee Middle and HS - B/V/Football

October 20

10:00a Girls XC - Brown Invitational 

10:00a MS FH BEMENT JAMBOREE

10:30a Bement School - B/MS/Cross Country

10:30a Bement School - G/MS/Cross Country 

11:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Wahconah Regional HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

12:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Ludlow HS - B/V/Soccer 

12:30p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Wahconah Regional HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 5:00p BOYS VARSITY & JV CROSS COUNTRY - BARNSTABLE INVITE

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

    Day 5

    F Period Lunch                   

    Drop D

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS: October 10th was the deadline to put in requests into Naviance for all schools with November 1 deadlines. If you have not yet done ALL of the following, please take time to COMPLETE THESE TASKS TODAY. FAILURE TO DO ANY ONE OF THESE STEPS COULD RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE OF LATE APPLICATION. 

1. List the schools in Naviance
2. Select the appropriate application type (i.e. ED, EA, etc.) to insure that a deadline is reflected for your application.  If no deadline appears, make sure the school has an early deadline.  IF YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION TYPE AND NO DEADLINE APPEARS, If you have chosen an appropriate application type and no deadline appears, or if there is a special program deadline, see Mrs. Tracy in room 309 or Ms.Garrity in room 101 so we can put in the deadline manually.
3. Request Transcripts be sent in Naviance
4. Check in with your recommending teachers and Counselor to see if they need any additional information from you
5. List schools in the Common App (if applicable)
6. Match your Common App and your Naviance Account
7. Request a fee waiver for all Common App schools in the Common App, if you are income eligible for the Free/Reduced lunch program
8. If applying Early Decision, don't forget to invite parent/guardian to sign the early decision agreement, so that we will be forwarded the appropriate school form.

• Mandatory meeting for Memory Project members after school TOMORROW, Thursday. The pictures are here! You will be getting your assignment and we will be taking our own pictures so don't miss it.

• How can the study of cognitive science and dehumanization help us understand and create policy to counter prejudice against immigrants and refugees? Join Critical Connections this Today, Wednesday, October 17th from 7-9 PM at the Jones Library to find out and discuss groundbreaking research with two leading social scientists. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. Ask you social studies teacher about their extra credit policy, and find Leif Maynard with questions. See you there!

• The senior group photo will be retaken this Friday October 19^th at 7:45 by Mr. Larcheveque. This one will be outside, behind the school on the Lacrosse field. All seniors please report directly there this Friday morning before 7:45. All teachers please be aware that the seniors in your A period classes will be arriving a little late that day. If any of them show up on time, please remind them about the senior group picture on the Lacrosse field. Thanks a lot to the seniors who requested the retake, Mr. Larcheveque, and everyone else for helping make this happen.  

• There will be a Class Council meeting for the class of 2021 on Monday, october 22, 2018 at 3:00pm in room 117. Also Anyone wanting to be a leader of the class of 2022 pleasecome to the same meeting on October 22 at 3:00pm in room 117

• To any students interested in joining the layout staff of The Graphic, we will have a training meeting in room 187 on Tuesday, October 23, from 2:45 to 4 and another on Thursday, October, 25, from 2:45 to 4. Students from Journalistic Writing create the articles for our school newspaper, but staffers edit and lay out the content. Please come and see if you'd like to learn how to work with a professional publishing program that helps us get out ARHS's news! Email Ms. Barber-Just with questions at barber-justs@arps.org or swing by room 172. 

• Planning on voting in the November 6th midterm elections? Make sure your voice is heard and  register to vote before the Wednesday, October 17th deadline!  Stop by the library before or afters school for help registering or pre-registering to vote, checking your registration status, or confirming where to go to cast your ballot on November 6th. 

• It is time to sign-up for the Fifty-Fifth Annual Mathematics Olympiad Competition that takes place on Thursday October 18th. For details and to sign-up, see your math teacher or come to the math office in room 221.  The deadline for signing-up is the end of school on Wednesday, 10/17.  There are 40 slots available first come, first serve.   Visit the website http://www.maml.org to see past competition questions and solutions.

• Bonjour! The French Club will be meeting after school Tomorrow, Thursday at 3:00 in Madame Cissé’s classroom (room 147). We will be planning for our upcoming visit to Wildwood Elementary School where we will be reading French short stories to 1st and 2nd graders. Not yet involved in the French Club but interested in seeing what we’re all about? Pas de problème! New members are always welcome. Merci!

          Colleges Visiting Today:

• Lafayette College at 10:30am
• Sterling College - Craftsbury Common at 11am
• Wentworth Institute of Technology at 11:30am

** Athletics**

October 17

EARLY RELEASE DAY

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Chicopee HS - B/V/Golf - Team

 4:00p @ Athol HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Longmeadow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Longmeadow HS - B/V/Soccer

 5:30p @ Athol HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

October 18

 3:15p TEAM PHOTOS - Boys Soccer, Football, XC Boys & Girls & Field Hockey

 4:00p Southwick Regional School - G/JV/Soccer 

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Southwick Regional School - G/V/Soccer 

 5:30p @ Agawam HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 6:30p @ Agawam HS - G/V/Volleyball 

October 19

MIAA STUDENT AMBASSADOR HUDDLE

 3:15p Team Photos - Volleyball and Girls Soccer

 3:30p @ South Hadley HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 4:00p Ludlow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 4:00p Ludlow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:00p @ South Hadley HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

 7:00p Lee Middle and HS - B/V/Football

October 20

10:00a Girls XC - Brown Invitational 

10:00a MS FH BEMENT JAMBOREE

10:30a Bement School - B/MS/Cross Country

10:30a Bement School - G/MS/Cross Country 

11:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Wahconah Regional HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

12:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Ludlow HS - B/V/Soccer 

12:30p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Wahconah Regional HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 5:00p BOYS VARSITY & JV CROSS COUNTRY - BARNSTABLE INVITE

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

    Day 4

    E Period Lunch                   

    Drop C

• SPIKE IT FOR LIFE!  - Come cheer along the volleyball team TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 16th.  Doors open at 4:45 p.m. - JV game is at 5 p.m., Varsity game is at 6:30 p.m.This is the annual Spike it for Life match up vs. Belchertown!  All for a great cause!  There will be raffles, a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle.  Proceeds benefit Integrated Cancer Services at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital.  LET'S FILL THE GYM!!!!

• On October 10, 2018 people around the world changed the lives of homeless people in their local community. Let’s tackle homelessness together. Socks are the most needed but least donated article of clothing in homeless shelters. Join our MIAA Student Ambassadors as they collect socks during the MIAA Community Service "Socktober" Challenge.  Socks will be collected by our Ambassadors at the SPIKE IT FOR LIFE volleyball game on THIS EVENING Tuesday, October 16th.  Students can get in free with a pair/package of new socks.  

• The senior group photo will be retaken this Friday October 19^th at 7:45 by Mr. Larcheveque. This one will be outside, behind the school on the Lacrosse field. All seniors please report directly there this Friday morning before 7:45. All teachers please be aware that the seniors in your A period classes will be arriving a little late that day. If any of them show up on time, please remind them about the senior group picture on the Lacrosse field. Thanks a lot to the seniors who requested the retake, Mr. Larcheveque, and everyone else for helping make this happen.   

• There will be a Class Council meeting for the class of 2021 on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 3:00pm in room 117. Also Anyone wanting to be a leader of the class of 2022 please come to the same meeting on October 22 at 3:00pm in room 117

• Planning on voting in the November 6th midterm elections? Make sure your voice is heard and  register to vote before the Wednesday, October 17th deadline!  Stop by the library before or afters school for help registering or pre-registering to vote, checking your registration status, or confirming where to go to cast your ballot on November 6th. 

• It is time to sign-up for the Fifty-Fifth Annual Mathematics Olympiad Competition that takes place on Thursday October 18th. For details and to sign-up, see your math teacher or come to the math office in room 221.  The deadline for signing-up is the end of school on Wednesday, 10/17.  There are 40 slots available first come, first serve.   Visit the website http://www.maml.org to see past competition questions and solutions.

• Bonjour! The French Club will be meeting after school this Thursday at 3:00 in Madame Cissé’s classroom (room 147). We will be planning for our upcoming visit to Wildwood Elementary School where we will be reading French short stories to 1st and 2nd graders. Not yet involved in the French Club but interested in seeing what we’re all about? Pas de problème! New members are always welcome. Merci!

• It’s Spooky Season! Do you like writing spooky stuff? The Minks's editors love reading your pieces. Spooky or not, submit writing to The Minks to get published in ARHS’s literary magazine. Email your writing to minks@arps.org

• SENIORS: Remember to get a pass to and from a college visit before your class starts! If you have tried to attend a visit and the representative did not show, it does not count against your excused absences from class.

• Please note: When a student is absent from class for an in-school college visit, depending on how long the student is out of class, teachers have the ability to mark students as present, or as an unexcused absence. Miss Garrity keeps track of which students attend visits using the Guidance sign-in sheet, and then she and Ms. Zygmont work together after the visit to go back and excuse any unexcused absences in Powerschool. This can take several days from start to finish, but the absence will be excused. After 3 initial in-house visits, attending college visits will count as an EXCUSED absence, not unexcused.

          Colleges Visiting Today:

• Worcester State University at 8am
• St. Lawrence University at 8:30am
• Springfield Technical Community College at 10am
• Brown University at 1:30pm

** Athletics**


• Interested in playing on the Girls ARHS Basketball team this winter?  Join us in Room 117 on October 29th at 3:00 p.m. for a pre-season meeting

October 16

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mahar Regional School - B/V/Golf - Team 

 3:45p South Hadley HS - B/V/Cross Country 

 3:45p South Hadley HS - G/V/Cross Country 

 4:00p Amherst/SouthHadley @ Central - B/V/Cross Country

 4:00p Amherst/SouthHadley @ Central - G/V/Cross Country

 5:00p Belchertown HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 6:30p Belchertown HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 6:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Palmer HS - G/V/Soccer

October 17

EARLY RELEASE DAY

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Chicopee HS - B/V/Golf - Team

 4:00p @ Athol HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Longmeadow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Longmeadow HS - B/V/Soccer

 5:30p @ Athol HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

October 18

 3:15p TEAM PHOTOS - Boys Soccer, Football, XC Boys & Girls & Field Hockey

 4:00p Southwick Regional School - G/JV/Soccer 

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Southwick Regional School - G/V/Soccer 

 5:30p @ Agawam HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 6:30p @ Agawam HS - G/V/Volleyball 

October 19

MIAA STUDENT AMBASSADOR HUDDLE

 3:15p Team Photos - Volleyball and Girls Soccer

 3:30p @ South Hadley HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 4:00p Ludlow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 4:00p Ludlow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:00p @ South Hadley HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

 7:00p Lee Middle and HS - B/V/Football

October 20

10:00a Girls XC - Brown Invitational 

10:00a MS FH BEMENT JAMBOREE

10:30a Bement School - B/MS/Cross Country

10:30a Bement School - G/MS/Cross Country 

11:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Wahconah Regional HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

12:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Ludlow HS - B/V/Soccer 

12:30p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Wahconah Regional HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 5:00p BOYS VARSITY & JV CROSS COUNTRY - BARNSTABLE INVITE

Monday, October 15, 2018

    Day 3

    E Period Lunch                   

    Drop B

• Planning on voting in the November 6th midterm elections? Make sure your voice is heard and  register to vote before the Wednesday, October 17th deadline!  Stop by the library before or afters school for help registering or pre-registering to vote, checking your registration status, or confirming where to go to cast your ballot on November 6th. 

• ATTENTION SENIORS:  October 10th was the deadline to put in requests for the school portion of your application into Naviance for all schools with November 1 deadlines.  If you have not yet done all of the following, please take time to COMPLETE THESE TASKS TODAY.  Failure to do any one of these steps could result in an incomplete or late application.

1. List the schools in Naviance
2. Select the appropriate application type (i.e. ED, EA, etc.) to insure that a deadline is reflected for your application.  If no deadline appears, make sure the school has an early deadline.  If you have chosen an appropriate application type and no deadline appears, or if there is a special program deadline, see Mrs. Tracy in room 309 or Ms.Garrity in room 101 so we can put in the deadline manually.
3. Request Transcripts be sent in Naviance
4. Check in with your recommending teachers and Counselor to see if they need any additional information from you
5. List schools in the Common App (if applicable)
6. Match your Common App and your Naviance Account
7. Request a fee waiver for all Common App schools in the Common App, if you are income eligible for the Free/Reduced lunch program
8. If applying Early Decision, don't forget to invite parent/guardian to sign the early decision agreement, so that we will be forwarded the appropriate school form.

• It is time to sign-up for the Fifty-Fifth Annual Mathematics Olympiad Competition that takes place on Thursday October 18th. For details and to sign-up, see your math teacher or come to the math office in room 221.  The deadline for signing-up is the end of school on Wednesday, 10/17.  There are 40 slots available first come, first serve.   Visit the website http://www.maml.org to see past competition questions and solutions.

• Bonjour! The French Club will be meeting after school this Thursday at 3:00 in Madame Cissé’s classroom (room 147). We will be planning for our upcoming visit to Wildwood Elementary School where we will be reading French short stories to 1st and 2nd graders. Not yet involved in the French Club but interested in seeing what we’re all about? Pas de problème! New members are always welcome. Merci!

• It’s Spooky Season! Do you like writing spooky stuff? The Minks's editors love reading your pieces. Spooky or not, submit writing to The Minks to get published in ARHS’s literary magazine. Email your writing to minks@arps.org

• SENIORS: Remember to get a pass to and from a college visit before your class starts! If you have tried to attend a visit and the representative did not show, it does not count against your excused absences from class.

• Please note: When a student is absent from class for an in-school college visit, depending on how long the student is out of class, teachers have the ability to mark students as present, or as an unexcused absence. Miss Garrity keeps track of which students attend visits using the Guidance sign-in sheet, and then she and Ms. Zygmont work together after the visit to go back and excuse any unexcused absences in Powerschool. This can take several days from start to finish, but the absence will be excused. After 3 initial in-house visits, attending college visits will count as an EXCUSED absence, not unexcused.

          Colleges Visiting Today:

• Kenyon College at 8am
• Curry College at 10:30am


** Athletics**


• Interested in playing on the Girls ARHS Basketball team this winter?  Join us in Room 117 on October 29th at 3:00 p.m. for a pre-season meeting


• SPIKE IT FOR LIFE!  - Come cheer along the volleyball team on Tuesday, October 16th.  Doors open at 4:45 p.m. - JV game is at 5 p.m., Varsity game is at 6:30 p.m. This is the annual Spike it for Life match up vs. Belchertown!  All for a great cause!  There will be raffles, a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle.  Proceeds benefit Integrated Cancer Services at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital.  Let's fill the gym!!!!!

October 15

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Palmer HS - B/V/Golf - Team 

 4:00p @ Franklin County Tech. School - G/V/Field Hockey

 4:00p @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Soccer 

 4:00p @ Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Soccer 

 5:00p Monument Mountain Reg HS - B/JV/Soccer

 5:30p Monument Mountain Reg HS - B/V/Soccer

October 16

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mahar Regional School - B/V/Golf - Team 

 3:45p South Hadley HS - B/V/Cross Country 

 3:45p South Hadley HS - G/V/Cross Country 

 4:00p Amherst/SouthHadley @ Central - B/V/Cross Country

 4:00p Amherst/SouthHadley @ Central - G/V/Cross Country

 5:00p Belchertown HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 6:30p Belchertown HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 6:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Palmer HS - G/V/Soccer

October 17

EARLY RELEASE DAY

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Chicopee HS - B/V/Golf - Team

 4:00p @ Athol HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Longmeadow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Longmeadow HS - B/V/Soccer

 5:30p @ Athol HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

October 18

 3:15p TEAM PHOTOS - Boys Soccer, Football, XC Boys & Girls & Field Hockey

 4:00p Southwick Regional School - G/JV/Soccer 

 4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Southwick Regional School - G/V/Soccer 

 5:30p @ Agawam HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 6:30p @ Agawam HS - G/V/Volleyball 

October 19

MIAA STUDENT AMBASSADOR HUDDLE

 3:15p Team Photos - Volleyball and Girls Soccer

 3:30p @ South Hadley HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 4:00p Ludlow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 4:00p Ludlow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:00p @ South Hadley HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

 7:00p Lee Middle and HS - B/V/Football

October 20

10:00a Girls XC - Brown Invitational 

10:00a MS FH BEMENT JAMBOREE

10:30a Bement School - B/MS/Cross Country

10:30a Bement School - G/MS/Cross Country 

11:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Wahconah Regional HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

12:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Ludlow HS - B/V/Soccer 

12:30p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Wahconah Regional HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 5:00p BOYS VARSITY & JV CROSS COUNTRY - BARNSTABLE INVITE