Morning Announcements 10/26/2022

ACES

Today is day three of Red Ribbon Week 2022 and RED OUT DAY. 

 Here is the STATISTIC OF THE DAY

According to the CDC Cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States, including more than 41,000 deaths resulting from secondhand smoke exposure. This is about one in five deaths annually, or 1,300 deaths every day

If you are “caught” wearing your ribbon at lunch today, you will receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win a gift card and anyone wearing red clothing or the ACES t-shirt will get additional tickets to win a gift card.

ATHLETICS

  • Girls Soccer Away game at Wareham, Wednesday, October 26th at 3:30 bus leaves at 2:15
  • Boys Soccer Home Game Vs Wareham, Wednesday, October 26th at 4:00 *Butler Night*
  • JV Volleyball Practice 3:30-5:00
  • Varsity Volleyball Practice 2:30-4:00
  • Football practice 2:30-5:00 Bus leaves at 2:15
  • Cross Country Practice 2:30-4:00 Bus leaves at 2:15

Again, thank you to everyone who participated at Avon Volleyball's Dig Pink Game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Donation items will be collected at all our home games and for the remainder of October. If you are unable to make a game, collection boxes are located in the AMHS Library or RM 235. Continue to support the cause and wear pink on any athletic game day!

National Junior Honor Society:

Candidate Forms are being handed out this week to interested 8th and 9th graders.  If you would like to join NJHS, please fill out this form and return it to Ms. Wagner by October 31.

MAIN OFFICE

All Emergency form packets should now be in the front office.  If you have lost the packet, see Mrs. Cartwright or Ms. Bernardino for another copy.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Attention high school students: Tickets for homecoming will be on sale $20 in the cafe today through this Friday! The dance will be held @ the VFW Parkway in Avon, MA

Buy your yearbook now!!  Save $10.00 and get 4 free icons if you purchase a yearbook before 10/28.  The cost will be $75.00.

You can still save $10.00 if you purchase a yearbook before 12/16.  The cost will be $75.00.

After 12/16, the cost will be $85.00. Please email Ms. Hill if you have any questions.

Cards2Connect- Holiday Card Challenge

The National Honors Society is partnering with Cards to Connect to complete “The Military Holiday Card Challenge”! Join us after school on TUESDAY, November 2nd to write personalized, signed expressions of respect, caring, and gratitude to US Troops, Veterans, and Service Families. Your cards will be sent to military persons stationed all over the world. 

Our card writing party is open to all students grades 7-12. 

Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, after school in the library. Students who participate will earn community service hours. Come join us and write meaningful messages to spread hope this holiday.

If you have any questions, speak to Ms. Howe or to any member of NHS.

PICTURE RETAKE DAY is on November 1st, So wear your Sundays Best! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!