Laker Nation is excitedly moving into the last few weeks before December break. We will be enjoying many spirited events. The Music Department will be presenting our Winter Concert on Thursday, December 15, beginning at 7:00 PM. In keeping with our long-standing tradition, the Apponequet Music Boosters will be sponsoring a gift basket raffle and silent auction at this concert. Come enjoy some holiday cheer! The Choir will also be caroling throughout the district schools on December 20th. More than 500 of our students will be attending a winter ball Homecoming on December 16 beginning at 6 PM. at White’s of Westport. Leading up to this event and to winterbreak, the students and staff will be celebrating each day.
Spirit Week themes:
Monday, December 12th - Country Vs. Country Club Day
Tuesday the 13th - Nickelodeon Vs. Disney Day
Wednesday the 14th - Monsters vs. Aliens Day
Thursday the 15th - Rhyme Without Reason Day
Friday the 16th - Class Color
Holiday Spirit Week:
Wednesday, December 21st - Wear a holiday Sweater
Thursday the 22nd - Heat Miser vs. Snow Miser (Wear blue or red, winter clothes or summer clothes)
Friday the 23rd - Holiday PJs
This week’s Core Value Recipients:
Kira Foster - Achievement
Andora Pottier - Resilience
Janiya Smith - Random Act of Kindness
Devin Daley - Achievement
Christina Magnett - Self Advocacy
Congratulations this past week to the 55 students honored for their outstanding achievement. These students celebrated their John and Abigail Adams Scholarship award with family and friends.
Weekly Punctuality Award: Thomas Cushing
Also coming up:
Auditions for the spring musical, The Little Mermaid will be held Monday the 12th and Tuesday the 13th after school. You must attend both days or speak with Mr. Ledwith or Mr. Levesque in advance. See the drama bulletin board in the hallway for the Google classroom code and for more information. All are welcome to audition!
As we advertised last week, the school nurse and counselors are collaborating on a project we call "The Care Closet" in which they stock items for students with unmet needs or unexpected "situations" so that they may be able to better focus on school.
Thank you, parents! You have responded with such enthusiasm and generosity!
Please visit our regularly updated wishlist for needed items!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EJ3DPB697U1O?ref_=wl_share
The “Booked at Apponequet” club has chosen the selections for the December book read. Members can opt between the following choices: “The Hazel Wood” by Melissa Albert; “Bridget Jones’s Diary” by Helen Fielding; “Red, White and Royal Blue” by Casey McQuiston; and “A Cat Cafe Christmas” by Codi Gary. The club will meet to check in and celebrate the end of the year on Tuesday, December 13th. All new members are welcome to join. For more information or to get a copy of the book, please see Mrs. O’Brien in the library.
Yearbook, yearbook, yearbook! Don't forget to pre-order your copy of the 2023 Yearbook while supplies last. The link to order is posted in your Laker Locker. See Ms. Lima in room 109 with any questions!
Our School Store is mobile while under construction. Come see us after school every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to purchase a snack, drink, or candy. We'll be in the cafeteria hallway!
Clubs continue to be a great way to get involved in Laker Nation. Meeting each week:
Green Team
AST- Art, Share, Travel club
Game Club
Math Team
Student Council
Book Club
Need a little fitness in your life? Prepping for the spring season? Join the Laker Athletic Development Program!. Please reach out to Coach Fyfe in Room 217 or at zfye@freelake.org.
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.
Follow ARHS on Instagram - Arhs.lakernation - where we celebrate every day Laker life, events and our Core Value Award recipients. We have honored multiple students for their achievement, honor, resilience, self-advocacy and random acts of kindness.
Upcoming Dates:
December 15: Winter Concert
December 16: Grade release
December 16: Homecoming/Winter Ball
December 21: Holiday Bingo
December 23: Early Dismissal @ 10:57 am
December 26 - January 2: Winter Vacation