Next week is the final week of Term 2/Semester 1. We encourage our students to finish strong! Grades close on 1/19/24. We wish all of you a peaceful long weekend in the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the great efforts he made and accomplishments gained in the mid-century Civil Rights Movement.
News From SRO Bartholomew: The Law Enforcement Internship at ARHS is open for the spring semester. Any junior or senior interested in participating in this program may pick up an application in the main office. The class meets on scheduled Wednesdays from 1:13 pm - 2:13 pm. You will earn 2.5 credits for this class and it requires one project TBD. Applications are due back in the main office by Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Officer Bartholomew also met with senior Wellness classes and taught self-defense classes this week.
The Social Studies Department would like to invite the Sophomores and Juniors to participate in a field trip to Washington DC from March 2nd to March 5th. Packets with details on the trip and permission slips for the trip are available in the main office, so grab one today when you can. They are also available in the Laker Locker to print out and fill out at home. Return filled out packets AND full payment for the trip to Mr. Solomon in Room 142. Spots are limited.
Catherine Hunter, a two time Emmy award winning ESPN Studio Director, spoke to the Sports Center class on Friday, January 12, about the television production side of sports journalism. She spoke about her shows, College Football Live and College Game Day and what goes into producing and directing live sports shows. Catherine provided valuable internship, college, and career advice to the students.
Looking for volunteers for this year’s Artapalooza @ AES. Please see the flyer for volunteer details
The helicopter challenge asked students to create a paper helicopter that falls to the ground with the lowest average speed. We tested them by dropping them over the rotunda and timing their descent. Ezra’s was the winner as it fell at the slowest rate.
AP Physics challenge - which team could score the most points on a practice AP test- Well, it was: Xavier, Aidan and Bilong were the winning group.
There is a lot to celebrate in Portuguese class and Portuguese club!
Emma Lehane was student of the month, for the month of December
Olivia Pereira and Amelia Turner made an Annie's kindness blanket in Portuguese class and donated the final product.
Life skills students made an Annie's kindness blanket.
Judson Cardinali was student of the month, for the month of November "was a little late".
Dylan Pires was student of the month, for the month of December.
Core Value Recipients:
Braley DiCarlo - Honor
Savannah Lurie - Self-Advocacy
Braidyn Sanders - Honor
Here is a list of clubs to join:
Student Government (class)
Student Council - J. Solomon, L. Mordini
Art, Share, Travel Club - K. Lima
Chorus/Select Choirs - E. Ledwith
DECA - F. Rosa, J. Cronin
LIFE (Lakers) - N. Briggs
Environmental Club - K. Marshall
Game Club/SHAPE - J. Giorlando
GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance) - A. Robidoux
Math Team - S. Pacheco
NHS (National Honor Society)-by invite - B. Ferreira
Tech and Engineering Club - J. Mare
Unified Basketball - N. Briggs
Yearbook - K. Desrosiers
All Booked at Apponequet - J. O’Brien
*Debate Club - M. Macek- New!
A Note from the Nurse:
Dear Families,
The health and safety of our students, families and staff are always our top priority.
As we head into the new year, we want to acknowledge that there have been many illnesses this season, and that families have inquired about Covid-19 testing and/or the availability of sending home test kits. In recognition of this, our district nurses have acquired Covid-19 test kits through the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. We would like to offer, to those that may need it, a Covid-19 test kit for their child. The kits can be sent home per parent/guardian request. There is a limited supply and will be given on an as needed basis.
We would like to note that there have been no current changes to practices or guidelines on Covid-19 at this time. FLRSD continues to follow the MA guidance which can be found at: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings
As always please contact your school nurse with any questions.
Events and opportunities
We are so grateful for your support of the Laker Care Closet which stocks items for students with unmet needs or unexpected "situations" so that they may be able to better focus on school and achieve.
Please visit our regularly updated wishlist for needed items!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EJ3DPB697U1O?ref_=wl_share
Varsity Winter Sports Standings: Boys Basketball 4-3-0, Girls Basketball 8-2-0 , Boys Swim 1-3-0, Girls Swim 1-3-0, Boys Ice Hockey 2-6-0, Girls Ice Hockey 3-2-0, Boys Indoor Track 2-1-0 and Girls Indoor Track 3-0-0.
Please check www.southcoastconference.org for all of our contest schedules and join us for exciting competition and please see the daily announcements on the ARHS website for shoutouts to our students.
Student dismissal: Please visit freelake.org and choose the Apponequet website. Click on the “ARHS Parent Dismissal button” and complete the form to dismiss your student.
Reminder of Driving Instructions for Parents/Guardians
Drop Off - The school opens at 7:00 am and students are supervised in the Lecture Hall until the bell rings at 7:30 am.
Please note that both entrances are open for drop off this year. Vehicles must exit by the same side as they entered and are cautioned to drive carefully as our student drivers enter the building from the parking lot. Please contact the Main Office or SRO Bartholomew with any questions.
Pick Up - We continue to ask parents and guardians to park when arriving for pick up to ensure that cars do not block the bus lanes and Howland Road. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Main Office or SRO Bartholomew.
Upcoming Dates:
January 15 - Martin Luther King Day - No School
January 19 - Term 2/Semester 1 closes
January 22 - Term 3 begins; Class meetings held
January 30 - Scholarship Program Info Session for Parents/Guardians
February 2 - ½ Day - early dismissal
February 19-23 - February Vacation