The ARMS PGO (part of the ARPS PGO- a non-organization) whose membership includes all parents, legal guardians, and staff
at ARMS. Our mission is to create a
supportive and welcoming community for students, their families, teachers, and the
administration by:
- planning and hosting events that bring ARMS families together;
- showing appreciation to our teachers and staff;
- communicating through our blog and team-specific emails;
- awarding mini-grants to teachers and staff for programs and materials that help provide additional enrichment experiences for ARMS students;
The PGO is run by a small, but
dedicated, group of parent volunteers. While we organize fundraising events
during the year, we also rely heavily on the support of ARMS families. We have a wonderful community here that is
enthusiastic about supporting our kids and our school.
In the last year, we have used
family donations to:
- award $2,000 worth of mini-grants to ARMS faculty and staff;provide MCAS snacks and drinks to all of our students;
- fund an anti-bullying program at the school;
- offer Career Day refreshments to speakers;provide refreshments at the monthly Coffee with the Principal;
- run a Teacher appreciation ad in the Amherst Bulletin;
- endow and fund the annual ARMS Educator Award prize;
- sponsor the annual Staff Appreciation luncheon;
- and plan and host the annual ARMS Welcome Back picnic.
In the coming year, we plan to do all this and more, including funding a
newly established grant program for students who are looking to make a
difference in their school and community.
Donations can be as little as $5 and as much as you can give, Thank you
for your tax deductible donation. Every contribution helps!!
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