Laker Nation Newsletter 10-25-24

Greetings Lakers! We are one week from the end of Term 1. Grades close on November 1st.

Here are some other dates of which to make note:

11.01.24- Picture Re-takes

11.01.24-11.02.24 - School Play

11.05.24 - No School

11.07.24 - Library Movie Night

11.11.24 - Holiday - No School

11.12.24 - Powder Puff Game

11.14.24 - NHS Induction

11.15.24 - Homecoming

11.21.24 - Parent/Guardian - Teacher Night

11.27.24 - ½ day

11.28.24-11.29.24 - No School

We had a successful trip to Bentley University for the Massachusetts DECA Fall State Leadership Conference. 15 of our students attended workshops, listened to guest speakers, practiced role plays, and networked with other chapters! They’ll bring their knowledge back to Apponequet to help enhance our chapter and get ready for the upcoming DECA competitions.

STEM week is a state sponsored event in which schools spend the week focusing on STEM related learning and activities. The elementary schools are working on a week long engineering design project. Students from the honors physics classes will be visiting GRAIS and both AES and FES to help mentor the elementary students as they work together plan, build and test their engineering design solutions.

The Apponequet Players will present the Crucible on November 1st and 2nd. Our grade 10 ELA students will get a sneak peak of Act I of the stage on Halloween day as they begin their reading of the play in class.

Keolis will have an information table set up in the lunchroom, offering resources on train safety. You’re encouraged to stop by and learn more. For additional details about Operation Lifesaver, feel free to visit their website: https://oli.org/about-us.

ARHS will also be focusing upon building safety with an ALICE drill on November 8th. Please stay tuned for a letter to families.

Student Government (class)

Student Council - J. Solomon, L. Mordini

Art, Share, Travel Club - K. Lima

Chorus/Select Choirs - J. Kendall

DECA - F. Rosa, J. Cronin

LIFE (Lakers) - N. Briggs

Environmental Club - K. Marshall

Game Club/SHAPE - J. Giorlando

GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance) - A. Correia

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

Jonathan Earl -Resilience

Patrick Erwin - Achievement

Rachel Lecuyer - Self- Advocacy

There is still time for students to sign-up for the Military Meet and Greet. Any student who is interested and would like more information can contact their Guidance Counselor and sign up with them.

Mr. Gallant gets a chance to share his love of Algebra!

Robot soccer tournament. Gabe wins the crown!

Diwali is a holiday celebrated in Indian culture, observed by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists around the world. This five-day festival, the Festival of Lights, symbolizes the "triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil". Celebrations include decorating with oil lamps (diyas), food, fireworks, and the exchange of sweets and gifts. Diwali begins on October 31st this year and we wish those who celebrate a happy Diwali!

Halloween is celebrated October 31st. The origins of this holiday are attributed to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of harvest and the onset of winter. Over time, it blended with Christian traditions, becoming the holiday we know today—complete with costumes, trick-or-treating, and festive decorations.

We encourage our Lakers to embrace the fun spirit of Halloween while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment. Costumes should follow school guidelines: no masks, no full face paing, no weapons, nor offensive themes. Let’s celebrate creativity, respect, and community AND be spooky!