ARHS Community Happenings!

It has been another busy week at Amity, and here are some highlights and upcoming events to know about:

• Our Visual & Performing Arts department was featured at Monday’s Board of Education meeting, and the performance by the violin duet of senior Benjamin Wang and sophomore Victoria Pelton was amazing.
  
  
• We took a day off from school on Thursday to observe the Jewish new year celebration of Rosh Hashana. For all of you who celebrate the holiday, we wish you, “Shanah tovah um’tukah!”
  
  
• We learned this week that Amity Regional High School has been selected as an Advanced Placement Honor Roll School by the College Board. This distinction recognizes “schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success.” Our theme for this year is Amity Celebrates All Students’ Success, and this honor highlights the work our faculty has been doing to open the doors to college-level courses for as many students as possible.
  
  
• Throughout October, our Student Government will be highlighting its efforts to raise funds and awareness for the Smilow Cancer Center. If you are attending any of our home sports events this month, please wear one of our “Pink Out” t-shirts if you have one, or any other pink clothing you have, to show your support for this worthy cause.
  
  
• Our annual PSAT testing day for students in Grades 9-11 will occur on Thursday, Oct. 17. This will be an early-dismissal day, and students in grades 9-11 will each take the grade level-appropriate PSAT test in school that day. More information on the specifics of the day were sent out to parents in grades 9-11 in an email from our Counseling department on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Students in Grade 12 will not report to school that day, and we encourage all of them to use the day to further their post-secondary planning efforts. A few ways they could use the day for this goal would be to work on their Common App or college essays, schedule a visit to an area college or university, or schedule a job shadow with someone in a career field you may wish to pursue.

Go Spartans!

Andre Hauser

Principal

• October 7, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting - More Info
  
  
• October 14, 2024 - Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day - No School
  
  
• October 17, 2024 - PSAT Day for Grades 9 - 11, Early Dismissal / No Field Trips
  
  
• October 24 - 25, 2024 - Music In Motion
  
  
• November 5, 2024 - Election Day - More Info

Viviana Pfannenbecker for her various roles in the Performing Arts program and Elaria Conners for her dedication to her work in the Visual Arts.

Amity's Subtropical Environments Half Credit Field Science Course in Bermuda will be holding an informational meeting Thursday October 10, 2024 6-7pm in the Amity High Lecture Hall.

This is a 7 day field study in Bermuda June of 2025 open to students of all grades 9-12. If you are interested in studying marine biology in Bermuda and earning a .5 science credit please join us! For more information attend the information night or talk to Mrs. Best, Ms. Mack or Mrs. Beres-Nork.

Chef Linkstrom and the Culinary Department presents Amity's Chef of the Week! Please help us congratulate this week's ACW, senior Kaylin Harrell! Kaylin is currently taking culinary essentials with Chef Linkstrom.

Kaylin was chosen as Chef of the Week because she is fearless when it comes to trying new things. She is committed to her culinary craft. Recently, she made home made pizza for her entire family! Overall, Kaylin has a deep love for good food. Fun Facts: Kaylin loves lasagna and going to The Place 2 Be in New Haven, CT. She also skateboards!

CT Cryptids at Clark Memorial Library: Clark Memorial Library in Bethany is hosting a presentation about Connecticut cryptids by a local author and artist on October 12 at 3:00 pm

Financial Aid Night will be held on October 16th at 6:30 PM in the Brady Center. Colleen Mulrooney, Director of Student Financial Services at Sacred Heart will be presenting. While this presentation is geared to parents of current seniors, anyone is welcome to attend

The deadline for students to drop a course or a level of a course without it appearing on their transcript is October 30th. Students will not be permitted to move a level between October 15 and October 29. Please reach out to your child’s school counselor with questions or concerns.

Grade 9: School counselors conducted the freshmen developmental counseling lesson last week through all of the 9th grade science classes. They were able to create an account to SchooLinks and learn strategies for making the most of high school.

Grade 12:

• The presentation for Senior Parent Night is posted on our website, under Counseling Services.
  
  
• In order for teachers and counselors to have the correct application deadline for letter of recommendation submission, please make sure your child has indicted the application date in SchooLinks.
  
  
• For students applying via the Common Application, students need to go into each college and answer the question tab indicating early action, early decision, or regular decision in order for it to display in SchooLinks. This step can be done before they finish the remaining application or submit it. Please encourage your child to complete this important step so that we can fulfill their deadline.

Collegeboard is strict about deadlines for registration so please sign up on time!

• Registration is open from Friday, October 4, 2024 - Friday, November 1, 2024
  
  

• AP Exam Fee: $107 per exam
  
  

• AP Seminar and Research Exam Fees: $151 per exam
  
  

• Late Fee: Registration will reopen from November 22, 2024 - March 7, 2025 but will have a $40 extra late fee (as set by CollegeBoard, not ARHS)
  
  
• Cancelation Fee: If you cancel by March 7, 2025, $40 of your registration fee will go to CollegeBoard and the remaining will be refunded. Any cancellations after this date will not be refunded.

Volunteers are also needed within the BOWA - Please see the C&C calendar for opportunities & more details!

College Representatives Visiting Amity! Juniors and Seniors may attend visits and must register in Schoolinks. The Career Center will then issue a pass via E-Hall Pass.

• Financial Aid Night - October 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM - More Info
  
  
• ASVAB Testing - October 25, 2024 - More Info
  
  
• UCONN Health Program - October 26, 2024 - IWEM Workshop - More Info
  
  
• College Essay Writing Workshops - Last Session November 3, 2024 - More Info
  
  

”Electrical power-line installers and repairers install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023). Line installers work in sometimes dangerous and physically challenging work situations.

Training is usually on the job however some attend educational programs or participate in apprenticeships. The national average annual salary is $85,420 with faster than average job growth expected (8%) through 2033 (BLS, 2023). To learn more, please visit the following websites: The National Association of Journeymen Linemen, and the National Electrical Contractors Association,

Binghamton University is part of the SUNY (State University of New York) system and is located in Binghamton, New York, approximately 220 miles from the BOWA area. Originally established as Triple Cities College in 1946, SUNY Binghamton consistently ranks as a top public university on “US News & World Report’s Annual Rankings”.

Over 14,000 undergraduate students choose from 130 programs within six academic schools/colleges. Most popular programs include economics, psychology, biology, neuroscience, accounting, nursing and political science. There are over 300 clubs & organizations on campus as well as 19 NCAA Division 1 athletic teams (in the America East Conference). Annual tuition, room & board for out-of-state residents is $49,052 (2024-2025). To learn more about SUNY Binghamton, please visit their admissions website OR take a virtual tour.

SENIORS can apply for FREE if application is submitted between October 21st and November 3rd, 2024.

To learn more about the rules, prizes, and more, you can visit their website here. Students should register NOW for this challenge and start coding their apps for 2024 by clicking this link.

Tutors are needed for New Haven Elementary students on the Yale campus. Help is needed in Mathematics on Tuesdays and Thursdays for grades 2-5 and for older students with Math (and tennis!) on Mondays and Wednesdays.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact Larry Hurwitz, Site Coordinator @ Dwight Hall via email at lhurwitz95@gmail.com or text at 203-812-0886.

• Help the PTSO and your student(s) by joining today! To access our membership form, please open amityptso.org in a new browser, click on Membership, and then Click Here to join! PTSO membership must be renewed every year.
  
  
• If you ever have any PTSO questions, please reach out to us at amityptso@gmail.com
  
  

• Join our Facebook Group and be a part of our virtual community by visiting this page and answering the security questions required to gain access.

• JOIN! Catch the Spartans Spirit! Membership is open for all…families, coaches/faculty/staff and grandparents. Your membership donation benefits all of our athletic programs.
  
  

• SHOP! Visit the Athletics Booster Gear Store for customizable Amity apparel and gear. Amity “A” decal stickers, car magnets and “Amity PROUD” yard signs are available while supplies last. Email goamityspartans@gmail.com to order. Delivered to you!
  
  

• SPONSOR! Looking for business sponsors that would be interested in helping to promote the Booster Club. Contact Carrie at goamityspartans@gmail.com.
  
  

• LIAISONS! Looking for parents or athletes from each team to send us occasional updates on your team’s accomplishments and fundraisers. We want to recognize and promote our Amity student athletes and coaches for their wonderful attitudes and play. Please contact Carrie at goamityspartans@gmail.com with any questions.
  
  

• FB LINK! Stay up to date and in the loop with weekly schedules, team announcements and fundraisers. - View Facebook
  

• Volunteers Needed!
  Adults, college students, and high school juniors and seniors may call or email to help. We need volunteers to assist with registration, food tables, chaperoning, and games at the Halloween Spooktacular for 7th & 8th graders in the Woodbridge Center on 10/25/24. A few students are needed for the Family Game Night on 10/17/24 in the Woodbridge Center. We approve community service hours for mature high school students.
  
  
• Tech Help - If you would like to teach some older adults how to use their technology (phones, notebooks, etc.), please contact us at 203-389-3464. It would be a commitment of an hour or two one day/week.
  
  

• Families in Need - Woodbridge resident families in need should contact Human Services to apply for food, holiday baskets, fuel assistance, and holiday toys. Call 203-389-3429 for more information.

  
  
• Vaccine Clinics Offered by Woodbridge Human Services - More Info
  
  

• Trainings Offered:
  by BRIDGES, Milford- Youth Mental Health First Aid – Register Here
  Narcan (Naloxone) Administration for Opioid Overdose Training – Register Here
  
  

• Job Bank Seeks Woodbridge and Bethany Teens Who Want Paid Work
  The Job Bank guides teens ages 13-18 as they apply, interview, and earn money doing odd jobs for Woodbridge residents. Teens are needed now. Contact the Job Bank to schedule your interview. Jobs include leaf raking, yard work, snow shoveling, babysitting, housework, animal care, tutoring and tech assistance. Woodbridge residents may call 203-389-3429 to hire a student.
  
  

• Call 203-389-3429 or email npfund@woodbridgect.org for info or to sign up for programs.
  Sign up for Youth Services Notifications of our programs: www.woodbridgect.org/list.aspx
  Youth Services’ Website: https://www.woodbridgect.org/160/Youth-Services