The
Amherst Memorial Day Ceremony is Monday, May 30, 2016. The Parade
will assemble at the North Common beginning at 9 a.m. and depart at 9:30
a.m., moving down N. Pleasant St., to E. Pleasant St., turning into the
War Memorial Pool Grounds for the ceremony. The Master of Ceremonies
is Select Board member Doug Slaughter and the guest speaker Ray Elliott.
The VFW and American Legion will lead the pledge of allegiance, the
roll call of departed comrades, provide a gun salute and raising of
colors. There will be performances by the Hopkins Academy Band and the
Amherst Pelham Regional High School Chorale.
We are the Parent/ Guardian Organization for the Amherst Regional Middle School. We strive to create a supportive and welcoming community for students, their families, teachers and administration by hosting events, organizing programs that foster a productive and positive environment; be a resource for information and engagement; and funding academic and ARMS community initiatives. Contact the PGO at armspgo@gmail.com
Monday, May 23, 2016
8th Grade Moving On Ceremony/ EOY Activities Information
The last day of school is Tuesday, June 21st, and our
fabulous 8th graders will formally graduate on Monday, June 20th. These hard
working kids will have the opportunity to celebrate their Middle Schhol
experience at two fun events: A class picnic at Mill River (Thursday, June
16th during school hours,) AND a festive social at the High School
(Monday, June 20th 7 to 9 PM.) Please help us make these events
memorable by volunteering and/or contributing. You can sign up here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e49a4ae2faaff2-8thgrade
The
last day of school is Tuesday, June 21st, and our fabulous 8th graders will
formally graduate on Monday, June 20th. These hard working kids will have
the opportunity to celebrate their Middle Schhol experience at two fun
events: A class picnic at Mill River (Thursday, June 16th during school
hours,) AND a festive social at the High School (Monday, June 20th 7
to 9 PM.) Please help us make these events memorable by volunteering
and/or contributing. Please note that breakfast and lunch will be
provided at the picnic but food is needed for the dance.
Fall sports registration is happening now!
Online fall sports registration is in full swing. Ensure a smooth start to the fall season by registering NOW. Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please call the nurse's office at the high school at 362-1743. Questions for middle school registrants please contact the middle school nurse at 362-1975.
To register your child for a Fall Sport, click here.
https://www.familyid.com/ organizations/search?query= amherst You’ll
need to set up an account with FamilyID, if you don’t already have an
account. Any technical questions with this program please call the 888#
at the top of the FamilyID screen. They are very helpful.
By submitting registration forms electronically you and your child are acknowledging that you have both read
the documents and you will adhere to the MIAA/Amherst High School
policies on these forms. By registering electronically you are
fulfilling the signature requirements of registration.
PAYMENT:
Payment is due right away. Payment is required to try out/practice/participate. If there is a financial hardship, please contact Rich Ferro, the Athletic Director at ferror@arps.org
Payment can be done online as well at: https://unipaygold. unibank.com/Default.aspx? customerid=1211 NOTE: Famil
yID and UniPay Gold aren’t linked, they are two totally separate
programs. So FamilyID will always show that you have not paid.
VERY IMPORTANT: Clearly write your child's name and sport in the MEMO of the check when you pay. You can drop off your payment or mail to:
ARHS Athletics
Amherst Regional High School
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
Amherst Regional High School
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
ATTN: Sports Registration
Mark Your Calendars
May 30- Memorial Day - no school.
June 1- ARMS 7/8 Chorus Concert
June 8 - 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 band
June 15- 7th Grade EOY Field Trip to Look Park
June 16 - 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 Orchestras
June 16- 8th Grade EOY Field Trip to Mill River
June 17- Noon Dismissal
June 20- 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony/ Noon Dismissal
June 20- 8th Grade Social
June 21- Last Day of School- Noon Dismissal
August 1st – Deadline to register/pay for fall sports
August 23rd – Fall Sports Information Night for Parents/Guardians
August 27th – Hurricane Golf Open 2016
August 31st- First Day of School
June 1- ARMS 7/8 Chorus Concert
June 8 - 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 band
June 15- 7th Grade EOY Field Trip to Look Park
June 16 - 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 Orchestras
June 16- 8th Grade EOY Field Trip to Mill River
June 17- Noon Dismissal
June 20- 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony/ Noon Dismissal
June 20- 8th Grade Social
June 21- Last Day of School- Noon Dismissal
August 1st – Deadline to register/pay for fall sports
August 23rd – Fall Sports Information Night for Parents/Guardians
August 27th – Hurricane Golf Open 2016
August 31st- First Day of School
Film Screening & Discussion: What’s Race Got to Do with It?
Join us on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 6:30 pm in the Woodbury Room for the next film in this ongoing film and discussion series that may education, touch your heart, and inspire you to action to help dismantle racism. A facilitated discussion will be held after the screening.
What's Race Got to Do with It? is documentary film that goes beyond identity politics, celebratory history and interpersonal relations to consider social disparities and their impact on student success in today's post-Civil Rights world.
Free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Janet Ryan at 413/259-3223.
This film series is co-sponsored by the Jones Library and Coming Together. More information about Coming Together can be found athttp://www.coming-together.org/.
Pancake Breakfast for Puffer's Pond
The 25th
Annual Puffer’s Pond Pancake Breakfast will take place on Saturday June
4 from 8:30 - 11:00 AM at the Mill River Recreation Area. All you can
eat pancakes and coffee $8 adults/ $6 kids.
Please
join us for multigrain pancakes made from ingredients donated by local
farms. There will also be gluten-free pancakes and local sausages! And,
as usual, we’ll have real maple syrup, live music, fabulous raffle
prizes, and tons of community spirit! The event is held Rain or Shine.
Trivia Night at 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 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.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
End of Year Celebrations for 8th Graders
The last day of school is Tuesday, June 21st, and our
fabulous 8th graders will formally graduate on Monday, June 20th. These hard
working kids will have the opportunity to celebrate their Middle Schhol
experience at two fun events: A class picnic at Mill River (Thursday, June
16th during school hours,) AND a festive social at the High School
(Monday, June 20th 7 to 9 PM.) Please help us make these events
memorable by volunteering and/or contributing. You can sign up here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e49a4ae2faaff2-8thgrade
The
last day of school is Tuesday, June 21st, and our fabulous 8th graders will
formally graduate on Monday, June 20th. These hard working kids will have
the opportunity to celebrate their Middle Schhol experience at two fun
events: A class picnic at Mill River (Thursday, June 16th during school
hours,) AND a festive social at the High School (Monday, June 20th 7
to 9 PM.) Please help us make these events memorable by volunteering
and/or contributing. Please note that breakfast and lunch will be
provided at the picnic but food is needed for the dance.
Monday, May 16, 2016
Dates/Times Changes for Co-Teaching Family Survey
Over
the last year, the District has worked to implement co-teaching as an
instructional model in all of our schools. We are working together with
our Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) to get feedback
from all families about their perception of the co-teaching
instructional model. We have drafted a survey to be sent to families and
welcome your input to the draft before we finalize it and send it out.
If you are interested in providing input, we will be available to meet
on the days and times listed below. We hope you will consider joining us
for one of these times to offer your input. The survey will be sent out
to families who have students in a co-teaching class by the end of May.
Thank you.
Wednesday, May 25th, 8:30 am; Location: Professional Development Center; ARMS
OR
Wednesday, May 25th, 4:00 pm; Location: Professional Development Center; ARMS
Desde
el año pasado, el Distrito ha trabajado implementando co-enseñanza como
un modelo de instrucción en todas las escuelas. Estamos trabajando
juntos con nuestro Consejo Asesor de Padres de Educación Especial
(SEPAC) para obtener retroalimentación de todas las familias acerca de
su percepción del modelo de instrucción de co-enseñanza. Hemos elaborado
una encuesta que se enviará a las familias y agradecemos su aportación
al borrador antes de ser finalizado y ser enviado. Si usted está
interesado en proveer su aportación, estaremos a su disposición para
reunirnos en los días y horas que se indican a continuación. Esperamos
que considere unirse a nosotros en una de estas ocasiones para ofrecer a
sus aportaciones. La encuesta se enviara a las familias que tienen
estudiantes en clases de co-enseñanza para finales de mayo. Gracias.
Miércoles, 25 de mayo, a las 8:30 am; Lugar: Centro de Desarrollo Profesional; ARMS
OR
Miércoles, 25 de mayo, a las 4:00 pm; Lugar: Centro de Desarrollo Profesional; ARMS
Register Now for Fall Sports!
Online fall sports registration is in full swing. Ensure a smooth start to the fall season by registering NOW. Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please call the nurse's office at the high school at 362-1743. Questions for middle school registrants please contact the middle school nurse at 362-1975.
To register your child for a Fall Sport, click here.
REGISTRATION:
https://www.familyid.com/ organizations/search?query= amherst You’ll
need to set up an account with FamilyID, if you don’t already have an
account. Any technical questions with this program please call the 888#
at the top of the FamilyID screen. They are very helpful.
By submitting registration forms electronically you and your child are acknowledging that you have both read
the documents and you will adhere to the MIAA/Amherst High School
policies on these forms. By registering electronically you are
fulfilling the signature requirements of registration.
PAYMENT:
Payment is due right away. Payment is required to try out/practice/participate. If there is a financial hardship, please contact Rich Ferro, the Athletic Director at ferror@arps.org
Payment can be done online as well at: https://unipaygold. unibank.com/Default.aspx? customerid=1211 NOTE: Famil
yID and UniPay Gold aren’t linked, they are two totally separate
programs. So FamilyID will always show that you have not paid.
VERY IMPORTANT: Clearly write your child's name and sport in the MEMO of the check when you pay. You can drop off your payment or mail to:
ARHS Athletics
Amherst Regional High School
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
Amherst Regional High School
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
ATTN: Sports Registration
Rising 9th Graders- ARHS Course Verification forms are due today
Course
verification forms are due back TODAY, Friday, May 20th.
Please read the back of the form before you write in changes on the
front of the form. A parent/guardian signature is required on these
forms. These forms were sent home on May 9th.
A
flyer regarding summer school options for rising 9th graders was also
attached. More information on summer school may be found on the HS
website at :
Thank You
ARPS Black Scholars Rising Celebration
The Annual Black Scholars Rising Celebration: A Diaspora of African/ Black Culture will be held May 24, 2016 in the Middle School Auditorium, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. The event is held in recognition of African/ Black Students in Amherst, Pelham and Regional Public Schools.
Mark Your Calendars
May 20- Co-Teaching Feedback Session 9 AM Superintendent's Conference Room
May 24- Annual Black Scholars Rising Celebration
May 24- Annual Black Scholars Rising Celebration
May
25- ARHS Coffee with Principal Mark Jackson
May 30- Memorial Day - no school.
June 1- ARMS 7/8 Chorus Concert
June 8 - 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 band
June 15- 7th Grade EOY Field Trip to Look Park
June 16 - 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 Orchestras
June 16- 8th Grade EOY Field Trip to Mill River
June 17- Noon Dismissal
June 20- 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony/ Noon Dismissal
June 20- 8th Grade Social
June 21- Last Day of School- Noon Dismissal
August 1st – Deadline to register/pay for fall sports
August 23rd – Fall Sports Information Night for Parents/Guardians
August 27th – Hurricane Golf Open 2016
August 31st- First Day of School
June 1- ARMS 7/8 Chorus Concert
June 8 - 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 band
June 15- 7th Grade EOY Field Trip to Look Park
June 16 - 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 Orchestras
June 16- 8th Grade EOY Field Trip to Mill River
June 17- Noon Dismissal
June 20- 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony/ Noon Dismissal
June 20- 8th Grade Social
June 21- Last Day of School- Noon Dismissal
August 1st – Deadline to register/pay for fall sports
August 23rd – Fall Sports Information Night for Parents/Guardians
August 27th – Hurricane Golf Open 2016
August 31st- First Day of School
UPCOMING EVENTS & SAVE THE DATES from the Amherst BID
May 20 - 21 Garden Club of Amherst, Plant Sale, Town Common
May 21 BID Tent at the Amherst Farmers Market
May 21 White Elephant Tag Sale to Benefit Amherst Senior Center in North Common
May 22, Sunday, Amherst College Graduation
May 23-May 29 Amherst Rotary Club FAIR on Amherst Common
June 4 BIG BIG Tag Sale at the Unitarian Universalist Church
June 9, Battle of the Botanicals, Fundraiser for Hitchcock Center for the Environment @ The Powerhouse
June 15, July 15, August 19 Amherst Community Band @ Sweetser Park:
June 16 -19 Taste of Amherst @ South Common
Kendrick Park Concert Series: July 14, 21, 28 &August 4 Rain Dates at Pacific Lodge
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Healthy Sleep, Healthy Kids and Teens Presentation
Healthy Sleeping, Healthy Kids & Teens will be presented on Wednesday, May 24, 2016 at 6:30 pm by Dr. Wendy Chabot.
The presentation will be at Smith Academy Library, 33 School St., Hatfield. Dr. Chabot, MD FAAP will discuss how crucial health sleep is to well-being and discuss steps you can take to get your kids back on the right track.
The event is sponsored by the Hatfield SEPAC. For more information, contact KateLTobin@gmail.com.
The presentation will be at Smith Academy Library, 33 School St., Hatfield. Dr. Chabot, MD FAAP will discuss how crucial health sleep is to well-being and discuss steps you can take to get your kids back on the right track.
The event is sponsored by the Hatfield SEPAC. For more information, contact KateLTobin@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Mark your Calendars
May 17-
MCAS Science (Grade 8 only)
May
19- MCAS Science (Grade 8 only)
May
25- ARHS Coffee with Principal Mark Jackson
May 30- Memorial Day - no school.
June 1- ARMS 7/8 Chorus Concert
June 8 - 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 band
June 15- 7th Grade EOY Field Trip to Look Park
June 16 - 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 Orchestras
June 16- 8th Grade EOY Field Trip to Mill River
June 17- Noon Dismissal
June 20- 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony/ Noon Dismissal
June 20- 8th Grade Social
June 21- Last Day of School- Noon Dismissal
August 1st – Deadline to register/pay for fall sports
August 23rd – Fall Sports Information Night for Parents/Guardians
August 27th – Hurricane Golf Open 2016
August 31st- First Day of School
June 1- ARMS 7/8 Chorus Concert
June 8 - 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 band
June 15- 7th Grade EOY Field Trip to Look Park
June 16 - 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 Orchestras
June 16- 8th Grade EOY Field Trip to Mill River
June 17- Noon Dismissal
June 20- 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony/ Noon Dismissal
June 20- 8th Grade Social
June 21- Last Day of School- Noon Dismissal
August 1st – Deadline to register/pay for fall sports
August 23rd – Fall Sports Information Night for Parents/Guardians
August 27th – Hurricane Golf Open 2016
August 31st- First Day of School
Attention Parents of Rising 9th Graders
Course
verifications were distributed Monday, May 9th to students at the
Middle School, during Advisory. They are due back on Friday, May 20th.
Please read the back of the form before you write in changes on the
front of the form. A parent/guardian signature is required on these
forms.
A
flyer regarding summer school options for rising 9th graders was also
attached. More information on summer school may be found on the HS
website at :
Thank You
Estimados padres / encargados de los estudiantes entrantes de 9º grado,
Las
verificaciones de cursos se distribuyeron el lunes, 9 de mayo a los
estudiantes de la Escuela Intermedia, durante Consejería. El formulario
debe ser devuelto antes del viernes 20 de mayo. Por favor lea el dorso
del formulario antes de escribir cambios en la parte frontal de la
forma. Se requiere una firma del padre / encargado en estos formularios.
También
se adjuntó un folleto acerca de las opciones de la Escuela de Verano
para el entrante 9º grado. Más información sobre la Escuela de Verano se
puede encontrar en la página web de ARHS en:
Gracias
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