Daily Announcements September 27 2021
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Today we honor Nydia Velázquez who is the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in the US Congress. She has been a Democrat representing New York State since 1993.
7th and 8th Grade Washington DC Trip:
There will be a virtual meeting for anyone interested in registering for the 7th and 8th Grade Washington DC Trip on Tuesday, Sept. 28th at 7 PM. The trip is in June, but you will need to register for the trip after the virtual meeting. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Conrad or contact her by email. (dconrad@apps.avon.k12.ma.us)
Athletics:
Girls Varsity Volleyball team played Holbrook Friday afternoon with a loss 3-0. Nayemma Chery had 12 serving points Kylie Mallett and Agatha DaSilva both had 6 serving points.
The girls JV Volleyball team played hard against Holbrook last Friday but lost 2-1. Gabby Blaher had 8 serving points and Monaelle Narcisse had 7.
The Avon/Holbrook Bulldogs won in a defensive effort against Cape Cod Tech 6-0. Thomas Irby was great on the defensive side of the ball and Brady Sheehan added 65 yards on the ground.
Football practice 2:30-4:30 Monday, September 27th bus leaves at 2:15
Freshman Football game At Nantucket 4:00 Monday, September 27th bus leaves at 11:30 A.M.
Girls Soccer at Wareham Monday September 27th 3:30, bus leaves at 2:15
Boys Soccer Vs Wareham Monday September 27th 3:30, at Butler
Volleyball practice 2:30-3:45 Monday, September 27th
Cross Country practice 2:30-4:30 Monday, September 27th bus leaves at 2:15
Student Council:
High School Student Council will meet right after school this Friday in Mrs. Pyne's room. All high school students are welcome to join us (and all class officers and e-board members are required to attend)!
Attention freshmen and sophomores: Are you interested in running for office? Mrs. Pyne is now accepting candidates for freshman and sophomore class executive board. E-board members will attend Student Council meetings and work closely with their advisers to help make decisions about activities and fundraisers for their class. Nomination forms have been emailed to you and are due by Friday, October 1.
Hip Hop Club:
Do you like to dance and have fun?? If so...the Hip Hop Club will be having its first meeting on Friday at 2:10 in the auditorium. Please see Ms. Murray if you have any questions. See you Friday!!
Diversity Club:
Are you a middle school or high school student that enjoys the uniqueness of our diversity at AMHS? Do you want a place where your identity is accepted and celebrated? Then Diversity Club is for you. We will discuss topics that will celebrate all types of ethnic differences in our community as well as the LGBTQ+ community. We will discuss how to celebrate our diversity and create positive change at AMHS. The group will meet every Tuesday with Ms. Wagner in Room 128 at 2:15. Meetings begin on September 28. We can’t wait to see you there!
Art Club:
The Art Club's first meeting will start today after school until 3:00 in room 308. Please contact Mrs. DiChiara with any questions.
ACES:
ACES meeting will be happening today at 2:15 in the school library. Stop by if you're interested in SALSA, Team Rival and other future events. If you have any questions please contact posted email on room 101.
Notifications:
If you are a Senior who is planning on applying either Early Action or Early Decision, please make an appointment with Mr. O'Donnell as soon as possible, if you have not done so already.
Jordan's Furniture is hosting two Enchanted Village Job Fairs in the month of October. If you are over sixteen and looking for work, please see Mr. O'Donnell for more details.
MBTA Charlie Cards:
The MBTA Student Reduced Fare Charlie Cards are available for students in the main office.
Reminder: Emergency forms are due. If you have them, please drop them off at the office.