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
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Farm to School Cultural Food Exchange
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May 29, 2019
farm to School Cultural Food Exchange
Come join our Farm to School Cultural Food Exchange and help celebrate the work that has been done this past year to build a robust Farm to School (F2S) program which will link fresh food in the cafeteria to student learning in the classroom, the community, and area farms. There will also be a presentation from the F2S Team about their plan for the upcoming year!
For more information, for volunteer sign up, or to RSVP please contact:
Vicki Van Zee vanzeev@arps.org or
Julia Burdick burdickj@arps.org
Or click this link: http://bit.ly/ARPSF2S
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This event is free to the public and open to children, families, and all members of the community.
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Come enjoy a sampling of favorite meals representing some of the diverse cultural backgrounds of ARPS School Nutrition Staff, featuring local produce.
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Learn about farm fresh fruits and vegetables through kid-friendly games and activities.
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Bring your own reusable plates and utensils to help us cut down on waste and be kind to the environment!
Amherst Regional High School Cafeteria
21 Matoon St Amherst, Ma 01002
Wednesday, May 29
5:00-7:00 PM |
AEF Spring Gala
Tickets are now available! We hope you can join us on Thursday, May 30, 2019, for a festive evening of fun!
AEF honors YOU, our generous supporters, as we celebrate 25 years of support for our elementary and regional public schools.* Join us to raise a glass as we toast everyone who makes our schools thrive!
Our special guests include AEF co-founder Ellen Story, Senator Jo Comerford, Representative Mindy Domb, and Amherst Town Council President Lynn Griesemer. The evening will feature cocktails, hearty appetizers, and a fun and unique silent auction.
Proceeds support AEF-funded grants in our public schools.*
Not a school sponsored event
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Job Opportunity with AEF
The Amherst Education Foundation is seeking a part-time (20 hours/month) Administrative Assistant to assist with our work fundraising and providing grants to educators in the Amherst Regional Public Schools. For more information about the organization, please see our website: https://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/.
Duties include coordinating mailings, depositing and keeping track of checks and other donations; keeping QuickBooks and donor database updated; checking mailbox and email regularly; preparing thank you letters and correspondence; and working with Treasurer on budget. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, work well independently, and have some knowledge of budgeting. The work takes approximately 20 hours per month, although the work is not always evenly divided across months (e.g., May is busier than July).
Review of applications will begin May 27th and continue until the position is filled.
Duties include coordinating mailings, depositing and keeping track of checks and other donations; keeping QuickBooks and donor database updated; checking mailbox and email regularly; preparing thank you letters and correspondence; and working with Treasurer on budget. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, work well independently, and have some knowledge of budgeting. The work takes approximately 20 hours per month, although the work is not always evenly divided across months (e.g., May is busier than July).
Review of applications will begin May 27th and continue until the position is filled.
Not a school sponsored event
2019 WMASS HKY Fall Youth Field Hockey Program
2019 WMASS HKY Fall Youth Field Hockey Program (ALL NEW!)
We are excited to announce that we will be offering a new youth fall field hockey program at UMass! Our Mini Minutes program has been so successful in our first 2 seasons (reaching capacity this spring at 120!)- we want to keep that momentum going and offer additional opportunities for young players to continue learning and playing field hockey in Amherst. Following are the basics of the program. We are still working out the Saturday playday/scrimmage days, so that is a bit TBD. In the meantime, we want to get a sense of what the level of interest is at each age group. If you are interested in participating, please let us know by submitting the interest form below (this is not an official registration form- we will send that out once exact details are set).
2019 WMASS HKY Fall Youth Field Hockey Program
at UMASS’ Field Hockey Turf Field (Amherst, MA)
Tentative Program Outline
- 9 Wednesday training sessions (Sept. 4th – October 30th)
- 5:30-7pm (youngest age-group may be slightly shorter)
- Coached by the UMASS Field Hockey Players and Coaches
- plus 2-4 Saturday “playdays/scrimmage days”- we are trying to coordinate with some local organizations/teams to come to UMASS so the players have an opportunity to have some game-play experience
- last Wednesday session would be a fun pizza party, competition day
- 4 age groups (tentative breakdown): boys and girls- K-2nd grade, 3rd & 4th grade, 5th & 6th grade, 7th & 8th grade
- We would invite and recognize the players at a Fall home UMASS field hockey game!
- All players will get a reversible jersey
- Cost/player: $150
Not a school sponsored event
Monday, May 20, 2019
Amherst Boys & Girls Club Summer 2019 Programs
The Board of Directors of the Amherst Boys & Girls Club is pleased to announce a new summer program for 2019. The Program will run for eight weeks beginning June 24th and end on August 16th.The Program is open to all children ages 8 to 14. The Program will run Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Registration for the summer program will be held at the Club, 29 A Cottage Street, Amherst and begin on Thursday, May 23rd. All children must be registered to attend the program. We are accepting the first 75 children to sign up.Children must be members of the Amherst Boys & Girls Club to attend. Children can become members or renew their memberships at registration. Membership is $50.00 a year.The summer program will offer a wide variety of recreational, educational and cultural activities for the participants as well as to provide experiences which will give opportunities for individual achievement, development of self confidence, reinforcement of values and fun. Programs will include physical education, arts & crafts, games, sports, health and life skills, education, special events, and summer reading.Fees: 1st Child $75, 2nd Child $60, and 3rd Child $50 per week.Scholarships are availableFor additional information please email Tony at the Club, tpoti@amhersbgc.org
Not a school sponsored event
Thursday, May 16, 2019
ARMS PGO Grants Awarded for 2018-2019
The ARMS PGO is happy to support the great work of our teachers and staff. This year, with your support of PGO, we were able to support the following:
Artist/Scholar-in-Residence Awards
Alicia Lopez and Evelyn Melendez (Spanish teachers): $500 for the visit of Criollo Clasico, a Latin music band. Both grades participated.
Heather Sullivan-Flynn (8th English): $500 for the visit of Shakespeare & Company’s traveling company, The Taming of the Shrew. All 8th graders participated.
Michael Lawrence-Riddell (8th grade English): $500 towards copies of the book, Hey Kiddo, in conjunction with a visit from author Jarrett Krosoczka.
Claire Cocco (8th grade Social Studies): $100 towards the visit of a Vietnam War veteran on Veteran’s Day. All 8th graders participated.
Heather Sullivan-Flynn (8th English): $300 towards the visit of An Na, author of A Step From Heaven. All 8th graders will participate.
Mini-Grants
Kerrita Mayfield (7th grade Science): $250 towards a field trip to the pollinator plant nursery, Wing & a Prayer (Cummington, MA).
Kara Nye (Performing Arts): $250 towards the purchase of 2 djembes (drums) to be used with the drum circle/world percussion class.
Jodi Stevens (7th grade Science): $250 towards a field trip to CT Science Center.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Student vs. Staff Volleyball Fundraiser
The student vs. staff volleyball fundraiser event was a great success thanks to all the students, staff and families that came out to support our cause. We’d like to thank all the local business donors that helped with food and raffle donations for the event, including AJ Hastings, Henion Bakery, The Works, North Hadley Sugar Shack, Pita Pockets, Big Y, and Bruno’s. In the end, the team of teachers were victorious!
We are very close to our goal for fundraising for the water bottle filler and reusable water bottles for ARMS! Please consider making a donation if you have not yet on our GoFundMe page at:
Check out our recent Gazette article and a picture of our champs!
Vaping Workshops for Parents
Dear Parents/Guardians of ARMS Students,
Many schools across the country, including our own, have seen an increase in the use of e-cigarettes among middle and high school students. In September 2018 the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Commissioner Riley and the MA Department of Health’s Commissioner Bharel issued a joint letter to school administrators urging them to equip staff with various resources to combat the rising epidemic.
Vaping is the act of inhaling vapor produced by an electronic vaporizer or e-cigarette. The casing can come in any shape or size, but one of the most popular forms is the Juul, which appears much like a flash drive and can easily be concealed. The liquids vaporized are marketed to our youth with different flavors such as cotton candy, bubble gum, and lemonade, giving the appearance that this is a harmless smoking option with limited risks but this is far from the truth. These products contain nicotine and are not only addictive but dangerous.
Earlier this year teachers received training on this topic from Melinda Calianos the Director at Hampshire Franklin Tobacco-Free Community Partnership. Students will receive the “Catch My Breath” curriculum endorsed by same organization before the year’s end. We also recognize this is new territory for many of you as parents. Therefore, we are offering two separate evening sessions with Melinda Calianos during the month of May:
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Joseph Smith, Interim Co-Principal and Rebecca Sweetman, Interim Co-Principal
Many schools across the country, including our own, have seen an increase in the use of e-cigarettes among middle and high school students. In September 2018 the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Commissioner Riley and the MA Department of Health’s Commissioner Bharel issued a joint letter to school administrators urging them to equip staff with various resources to combat the rising epidemic.
Vaping is the act of inhaling vapor produced by an electronic vaporizer or e-cigarette. The casing can come in any shape or size, but one of the most popular forms is the Juul, which appears much like a flash drive and can easily be concealed. The liquids vaporized are marketed to our youth with different flavors such as cotton candy, bubble gum, and lemonade, giving the appearance that this is a harmless smoking option with limited risks but this is far from the truth. These products contain nicotine and are not only addictive but dangerous.
Earlier this year teachers received training on this topic from Melinda Calianos the Director at Hampshire Franklin Tobacco-Free Community Partnership. Students will receive the “Catch My Breath” curriculum endorsed by same organization before the year’s end. We also recognize this is new territory for many of you as parents. Therefore, we are offering two separate evening sessions with Melinda Calianos during the month of May:
- Wednesday, May 1st, 6:30-7:30 @ ARMS Auditorium
- Tuesday, May 14th, 6:30-7:30 @ ARMS Auditorium
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Joseph Smith, Interim Co-Principal and Rebecca Sweetman, Interim Co-Principal
Starlight's Youth Theatre presents: Newsies
NEWSIES
A Disney Musical
performed by Starlight's Youth Theatre
Now is the time to Seize the Day!
Friday May 10, 7pm and Saturday May 11, 1pm and 7pm
at the Academy of Music in Northampton.
Newsies features performances by over 50 students from all over the Valley from Starlight’s Youth Theatre, which was established 10 years ago as a non-profit youth theater in the Valley. Artistic Director Cynthia Strycharz states “ I hope as the director of this powerful story this amazing cast will always remember that they can also be a leader and change history for the better!” https://www.aomtheatre.com/
Not a school sponsored event
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