PGO Zumbathon Tomorrow!

Please join us for a ZUMBATHON 

to benefit the ARMS PGO . 

 Saturday, October 31^st

10 to 11:30 AM

in the ARMS Gymnasium

 Come ready to sweat and have a good time!

 Costumes optional.  A prize will be awarded for the best adult and child costume.

 Admission is FREE with a suggested donation of $10 for adults, $5 for children or $15 per family.

 This 90 minute class will led by Rebecca Woodland, Licensed Zumba® instructor (and mom to two students in the ARPS.)

 Zumba is “fitness-party” made up of Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, rhythmic and aerobic movements set to international music. It exhilarates the senses and works all major muscle groups in a high-energy cardio blast that leaves you feeling invigorated, refreshed and full of life.

Por favor únete a nosotros/as durante el ZUMBATHON a beneficio del ARMS PGO.

Sábado, 31 de octubre

10 a 11:30 AM

En el Gimnasio ARMS

¡Ven preparado/a para sudar y pasar un buen rato!

Disfrazes opcionales.  Tendremos un premio para el mejor disfraz de adulto y de niño/a.

La admisión es GRATIS con una donación sugerida de $10 por adulto, $5 por niño/niña y $15 por familia.

Esta clase de 90 minutos será dirigida por Rebecca Woodland, instructora licenciada de Zumba® (y madre de dos estudiantes del ARPS). 

ZUMBA es una "fiesta de mantenimiento físico", compuesta de movimientos rítmicos aeróbicos de raíz latina fáciles de seguir, ajustados a música internacional.   Estos movimientos entusiasman los sentidos y trabajan en todos los grupos de músculos importantes en una cardio sacudida de alta energía que te deja sintiendo vigorizado/a, refrescado/a y lleno/a de vida.

PGO Coffee with Principal Mendonsa - Thursday, November 5

Please join the PGO and Principal Mendonsa on Thursday, November 5th for Coffee and Conversation from 6:30-7:30 p.m in the ARMS Library.

Winter Coat Drive/ Colecta de Abrigos de Invierno

Cold weather is on the way and the Winter Coat Share is here! Please drop off clean, gently used coats, boots, gloves and more in the AMRS lobby--now through Thursday, November 5^th.

¡El tiempo frío se acerca y la Colecta de Abrigos de Invierno ya comenzó!   Por favor trae tus abrigos limpios y ligeramente usados, botas, guantes y más al vestíbulo del ARMS--desde ahora hasta el jueves, 5 de noviembre.

Grade 7 Parent/Teacher Conferences Begin Next Week

Grade 7 Parent / Teacher Conferences will be held over the next two weeks.  Conferences are held between 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you have not scheduled a time to meet with your child's team teacher, please contact Sue at via telephone at 362-1850 or via email at battistonis@arps.org

   Team Phoenix (X) - ​November 3, November 5, November 6, November 9   Team Synergy (Y) - ​November 2, November 3, November 5, November 6
   Team Zeppelin (Z) - November 2, November 3, November 9, November 10

Early Release Day next Wednesday

On Wednesday, November 4th, is an  Early Release Day.   Students will be dismissed at Noon. Lunch will be served.

ARMS PGO Night at Bertucci's

Tuesday, November 17^th is ARMS PGO day at Bertucci’s.  Give this coupon to your server for lunch or dinner, eat in or take out, and 15% of your order will go to support the ARM PGO.

El martes, 17 de noviembre, es el día ARMS PGO en Bertucci's.  Entrega este cupón a tu mesero/a para almuerzo o cena, en el restaurante o para llevar, y 15% de tu orden será destinado a beneficio del ARMS PGO. 

 

District-SEPAC Meetings for Parents on the District's Recommendations for the Elementary Schools & Proposed School Consolidation

The district & SEPAC (the Special Education Parents Advisory Council)  will be holding meetings next Mon, Nov 2nd, at Crocker Farm (9 am) & Fort River (5:30 pm) to discuss the impacts of the district's recommended elementary school changes on students with IEPs or 504 Plans.

All families with children on an IEP/504 Plan are welcome to attend.

The meetings will include:
Maria Geryk, Superintendent
Mike Morris, Assistant Superintendent...
Faye Brady, Director of Student Services
Katherine Appy, Amherst School Committee Chair
Nancy Stewart & Laura Kent; SEPAC Executive Board Members

IEP Clinic A Workshop for Parents and Educators/ Clinica IEP un Taller para Padres y Educadores

When:  December 7, 2015 Monday

Where:  Amherst Regional High School, Room 13

Time:  5:30pm-8:30pm

 

Cuando:  lunes, 7 de diciembre del 2015

Donde:  Escuela Regional Superior de Amherst, Salon: 13

Hora:  5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

An IEP for My Child: Every child with a disability who receives special education services must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This workshop takes parents and educators step-by-step through IEP development, including how to articulate a vision, using evaluations to write measurable goals, and measuring their child’s progress.

The last hour and a half will consist of a round table discussion with volunteer Educational Advocates.   Feel free to bring your child’s IEP if you would like!

Contact:  Nancy Stewart 413-687-4255 or sepac@arps.org with any questions.

http://arpssepacblog.wordpress.com

Sponsored by: Pelham, Amherst and Amherst-Pelham Regional Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), Pelham, Amherst and Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools and the Federation for Children with Special Needs

http://fcsn.org/pti/workshops/home.php

Families helping Families!

Un IEP para Mi Hijo/a: Todo niño con una discapacidad que recibe servicios de educacion especial debe tener un Programa Educativo Individualizado (IEP). Este taller lleva a los padres y educadores paso a paso a traves del desarrollo del IEP, incluyendo como articular una vision, utilizando evaluaciones para escribir metas medibles, y medir el progreso de su hijo/ a.

La ultima hora y media consistira de una discucion en una mesa redonda con voluntarios Defensores Educativos.

Sientase  libre de traer el IEP de su hijo/a si usted desea!

Contacte a:  Nancy Stewart al 413-687-4255 o  por correo electronico alsepac@arps.org con cualquier pregunta.

http://arpssepacblog.wordpress.com

Patrocionado por: Pelham, Amherst y Padres Asesores Consejeros de Educacion Especial (SEPAC), Pelham, Amherst y Escuelas Regionales de Amherst-Pelham y la Federacion de Niños con Necesidades Especiales

http://fcsn.org/pti/workshops/home.php

Familias ayudando a Familias!

 

LSSE Announces New Discounts

ONE TIME SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL PROGRAMS!

20% DISCOUNT ON THE FOLLOWING:

* Siblings registering for the same program at the same time;

* Youth who participated in the an LSSE Program within the last year;

* Any youth new to an LSSE Program. 

DISCOUNTS CAN BE APPLIED ON-LINE, OVER THE PHONE, AND IN PERSON. 

Amherst Youth Residents Only

Only One of These Three Discount Applies Per Registration. First Come First Served. 

LSSE Has Also Expanded Scholarship Guidelines!

Sample: Family of 2 making $41,932 or under

You may now be eligible for financial assistance. Visit our website: www.lsse.org or call: 413-259-3065 for more information.

Mark Your Calendars!

Oct. 31- PGO Zumbathon

Nov. 4 – Early Release Day- Students are dismissed at Noon. 
Nov. 4 – Photo Retake Day
Nov. 5 –Coffee with the Principal
Nov. 7 – Hurricane Revisioning Summit, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, ARMS
Nov. 11 – Veterans Day: No School
Nov. 17 - ARMS Night at Bertucci's

Nov. 24 – Early Release Day

Nov. 25 -27- Thanksgiving Recess

Nov. 30 – Teacher Curriculum/ Work Day- No School

Family TIES of Massachusetts Presents: Let’s Get Organized

Do you wish you had a way to keep track of your child’s IEPs, evaluations, progress reports, doctor reports, test results, and more? Western Parent Coordinator will offer effective ways for parents to organize and manage paperwork, building a customized binder for your child - plus general ideas on “keeping it together” and tips for developing community connections for your child. This workshop is free and open to the public.

ARPS SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
6:30pm-8:30pm
Amherst High School
(Room 13)
light snacks served                                        

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED TO ATTEND BY:  10-29-15
LIMITED SEATS OF 30
Nancy Stewart      (413)687-4255     sepac@arps.org

AEF Trivia Bee

The Amherst Education Foundation will hold its 21st annual Trivia Bee on October 29, 2015 from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Amherst Regional Middle School auditorium.
The AEF supports public schools.
For further information, contact amherstedfound@gmail.com

Amherst Rotary Auction

The 8th Annual Rotary Auction is beginning soon.  Proceeds from the event support so many important community efforts. 
The auction will take place on:
November 13, 6pm-9 pm and November 14, 12 pm– 9 pm.

Visit amherstrotaryauction.org for more information.   Any questions, send email to auction@amherstrotaryclub.org or call 413 256-0111.

Coming Together Upcoming Community Conversation

Conversations: Planning Some Action Steps”
Tuesday, October 27, 7:00PM - 8:45PM

We invite everyone in the community to come together at The Jones Library to brainstorm, discuss, form action teams, and plan to initiate action steps to help dismantle racism in our community and beyond.

We will invite participants to suggest action projects and the organizers will offer suggestions as well – things “ordinary” people can do locally to make a difference.  After some brief discussion there will be an opportunity for each person to select a proposed action step and meet with a small group of others who are interested in pursuing that idea together.

We see this as a continuation of:
a well-attended community conversation that happened last fall,
ongoing discussions that have occurred in meetings and/or film showings in each of our sponsoring organizations over the past year,
the call to action at the end of the NAACP walk a few weeks ago, and
the question, “What can we do?”  that has been raised repeatedly by local people who care about dismantling racism.
This is part of our ongoing work of building a powerful movement for racial justice.

Racism tries to divide us, silence us, and make us feel powerless in the face of systemic oppression.  Together we can accomplish things we can’t do alone.   All of us have limited time, but many of us want to be sure we are taking some effective action.  This meeting is for people of all racial backgrounds and all identities.  Please join us Tuesday, October 27th at 7PM.

Yours in solidarity,
Coming Together: Understanding Racism, Working for Justice & Building Connections
NAACP
Amherst Racial Equity/UROC

Amherst Cinema Presents Family Friendly Films

Join Amherst Cinema for Family Friendly Films on Saturdays at 10am, $5 general admission!  For more information, click here.

Parents, different films will be appropriate for different ages. We recommend commonsensemedia.org as a helpful resource in determining what's right for your child.

Halloween Fright Night Film Screening

Halloween is the perfect time to have fun getting scared.  Join us for a pre-Halloween Fright Night film screening of a classic horror film by Alfred Hitchcock, which may forever change the way you look at our feathered friends. Join us in the Woodbury Room on Thursday, October 29 at 7 pm.  More information about the movie to be screened can be found on the Jones Library website at www.joneslibrary.org.  The film is rated PG-13.

Free and open to the public.  For more information, please contact Janet Ryan at 413/259-3223.

Trivia Night at the Jones Library

The Jones Library invites area trivia buffs to an ongoing monthly event.  Trivia Night, hosted by Mark “Harpo” Power, will be held on the first Thursday of the month, from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm.  The next trivia night will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in the Woodbury Room.  All trivia buffs are invited to participate and support the Jones Library!

Bring friends and family as a team, or form teams on the spot, with a maximum of five per team. There will be two rounds of 15 questions each, and there will be prizes for the top three teams.  Doors open at 6 pm, and the event starts promptly at 6:30 pm.  There is a suggested donation of $5-$10 per person to participate.  All proceeds benefit the Jones Library.  Refreshments will be served.

Open to the public.  For more information, please contact Janet Ryan at 413/259-3223.

THE VICTORIAN LADY: DRESSING FROM CORSETS TO GLOVES

Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 1:30pm for The Victorian Lady: Dressing from Corsets to Gloves with performance artist Kandie Carle. Come discover the fashion and customs that existed during Emily Dickinson’s lifetime. While dressing in actual vintage and authentically reproduced undergarments, clothing, and accessories, Kandie Carle adds humor, history, and intriguing anecdotes about fashion, home life, and etiquette of men and women during the Victorian era. The Victorian Lady program brings to light some of the differences and similarities between us and our Victorian ancestors. The event will take place in the Woodbury Room of The Jones Library with refreshments following the performance.

Kandie Carle has been working in the theatre since 1980 as an actress, dancer, and singer through the United States and abroad. Ms. Carle created this one-woman show in 1996 and takes her audience on a journey of discovery by using clothing and accessories as a tool. Throughout the presentation, she shares insights into the clothing, lifestyle, manners, etiquette, and customs of the men, women, and children of the Victorian era. Included are interesting anecdotes and “myth busting.” The performance is full of audience interaction and tailored to those in attendance. With many years of research in social history and fashion along with humor and grace, Ms. Carle shares her love of these eras with her audiences.

Free and open to the public.  For more information, please contact Cynthia Harbeson at 413/259-3097.

Stone Soup Bazaar & Cafe ­ December 5th, 9am – ­3pm

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst (UUSA) is pleased to be hosting the Stone Soup Bazaar & Cafe in our lovely remodeled Meetinghouse located at 121 N. Pleasant St., Amherst. Come gift shopping at our arts and crafts fair featuring potters, fabric artists, wood workers, jewelers, painters, quilters, card makers, tie dyers, soap and lotion makers and more. Some specialize in gifts for pets, others in clothing for children and babies. Parents, grandparents and people of all ages are sure to find that special something for the people on their list. Enter a raffle to win a UUSA handmade quilt or gift basket. Wake up with coffee/tea and muffins from 9-11am. Have lunch of homemade soups and bread from 11-2pm. Have fun in the Kid’s Zone. Make a day of it! For more information go to http://www.uusocietyamherst.org or contact sandysladen@gmail.com

Team Bond Parent Needed!

The PGO is establishing a Team Parent Program, which will feature one or two parents from each team to serve as a communication resource for teachers and parents.  We have Team Parents for every team but still need a parent volunteer from Team Bond (team A.)  Please contact us if you are interested in or have questions about becoming the Team Bond Parent.

¡Se necesita Padre/Madre Equipo Bond! 

El PGO está estableciendo un Programa de Padres/Madres de Equipo, el cual tendrá uno o dos padres/madres por cada equipo para servir como recurso de comunicación para maestros y padres.  Tenemos Padres/Madres de Equipo para cada equipo pero todavía necesitamos un/a voluntario/a para el Equipo Bond (Team A).  Por favor comunícate con nosotros si estás interesado/a o si tienes preguntas sobre el Padre/Madre Equipo Bond. 

PGO Zumbathon

Please join us for a ZUMBATHON 

to benefit the ARMS PGO . 

 Saturday, October 31^st

10 to 11:30 AM

in the ARMS Gymnasium

 Come ready to sweat and have a good time!

 Costumes optional.  A prize will be awarded for the best adult and child costume.

 Admission is FREE with a suggested donation of $10 for adults, $5 for children or $15 per family.

 This 90 minute class will led by Rebecca Woodland, Licensed Zumba® instructor (and mom to two students in the ARPS.)

 Zumba is “fitness-party” made up of Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, rhythmic and aerobic movements set to international music. It exhilarates the senses and works all major muscle groups in a high-energy cardio blast that leaves you feeling invigorated, refreshed and full of life.

Por favor únete a nosotros/as durante el ZUMBATHON a beneficio del ARMS PGO.

Sábado, 31 de octubre

10 a 11:30 AM

En el Gimnasio ARMS

¡Ven preparado/a para sudar y pasar un buen rato!

Disfrazes opcionales.  Tendremos un premio para el mejor disfraz de adulto y de niño/a.

La admisión es GRATIS con una donación sugerida de $10 por adulto, $5 por niño/niña y $15 por familia.

Esta clase de 90 minutos será dirigida por Rebecca Woodland, instructora licenciada de Zumba® (y madre de dos estudiantes del ARPS). 

ZUMBA es una "fiesta de mantenimiento físico", compuesta de movimientos rítmicos aeróbicos de raíz latina fáciles de seguir, ajustados a música internacional.   Estos movimientos entusiasman los sentidos y trabajan en todos los grupos de músculos importantes en una cardio sacudida de alta energía que te deja sintiendo vigorizado/a, refrescado/a y lleno/a de vida.