Thursday, April 10, 2014

Tonight! She In, Your Out: Understanding Relational Aggression in Children and Teens -- Ella adentro, tu afuera: Entendiendo las relaciones Agresivas en Niños y Adolescentes

All 5th, 6th and 7th Grade Parents/Guardians
PLEASE COME JOIN US
When:                Thursday, April 10
Where:              Amherst Regional Middle School Library
          Time:                 6 – 7 p.m. 

She In, Your Out: Understanding Relational Aggression in Children and Teens
Dr. Julia McQuade is a clinical psychologist and assistant professor at Amherst College who is currently conducting the Peer Relationships Project in the local Amherst schools. This is a study that is examining children's social behaviors and adjustment. Dr. McQuade will be giving a talk to parents that focuses on relational aggression, a form of bullying that harms others' by manipulating and damaging relationships. This can include gossiping, and systematically excluding others. Dr. McQuade will discuss what is currently known about relational aggression, including what motivates children to use this behavior, why it may spike during middle school, and what role parents can play in preventing these behaviors. 

Ella adentro, tu afuera: Entendiendo las relaciones Agresivas en Niños y Adolescentes
Dr. Julia McQuade es una psicóloga clínica y asistente de profesor en Amherst College que actualmente está llevando a cabo el proyecto de Relaciones con Compañeros en las Escuelas de Amherst. Este es un estudio que está examinando el comportamiento y adaptación social de los niños. La Dr. McQuade dará una conferencia a los padres que se enfocará en las relaciones agresivas entre niños y jóvenes, una forma de bullying que hiere a otros manipulando y dañando las relaciones. Esto puede incluir chisme y exclusión a otros. Dr. McQuade discutirá todo lo que se sabe actualmente acerca de las relaciones agresivas, incluyendo lo que motiva a las niños a usar este comportamiento, por qué ocurre durante la escuela secundaria y qué papel pueden jugar los padres para prevenir estos comportamientos.


4th Annual Spring Sprint on May 3rd - Register by April 16th

Displaying AEF Spring Sprint 2014 logo.jpgAmherst Education Foundation is a non-profit that raises money for our schools.  ARMS is a frequent recipient of these "excellence grants" from AEF.  One of AEF's biggest fundraisers is coming up soon - it's the 4th Annual Spring Sprint 5K walk/run and 1 mile Fun Run, to be held on Saturday, May 3 at Wildwood School!  Come out and walk or run with your friends and neighbors, knowing that your registration fee is going to support excellence in our schools.  Free T-shirts - designed by author and illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka - to those who register by April 16!  For more information about the Spring Sprint or AEF, visit one of the links below.  If you have any questions, contact Ethan Clotfelter atedclotfelter@amherst.edu.  See you on May 3rd!

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Volunteers Needed to Coordinate 8th Grade Graduation Social

The PGO is looking for volunteers to coordinate the 8th Grade Graduation Social in June (date TBD ).  This annual event is held at Amherst Regional High School in June and is a student favorite!   A job notebook is available to facilitate planning.   If you are interesting in helping make this magical night a success, please contact Becky at beckydemling@yahoo.com.

Introduction of LEAP - for Middle School Students

The Amherst Splash Team will host the very first LEAP on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Any student from grades 6-8 is welcome to attend and best of all, the event is FREE.

LEAP is a two hour program for middle school students. Each attendee can choose to take two classes taught by Amherst College students. Classes cover topics ranging from "How to Lie with Mathematics" to "Humor and Drama." It's your favorite Splash! model, only smaller.

Register for LEAP today through the following link:
https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/studentgroups/spaa/leap-/student-registration

If you have any questions, please contact the Amherst Splash Team at amherstsplash@gmail.com

Rafters College Towne Classik 5K and 5 Mile Run or Walk Sunday 5/18/14 at 10:30 a,m


21st YEAR!!!  Help us support our charitable causes, the Jimmy Fund and the Amherst Police Relief Association at this family friendly event.  This 5 mile and 5K has a safe and fast course through downtown Amherst.
 ****Commemorative Tee to 1st 300 Entrants, Age Group Awards, Public Safety Team Award, Water Stops, Mile Markers, Professionally Timed****
Post Race Barbecue: Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Dogs, Fruit, Yogurt, Juice, Bagels, Cookies

Rafters Sports Bar & Restaurant, University Dr., Amherst, MA
5 Mile Run or 5 K (3.1 mile) Run or Walk

REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.accu-specracing.com  
ENTRY FEE: $25 or $30 RACE DAY.  Check or money order payable to Rafters College Towne Classik.  Mail to: PO Box 734, Amherst, MA  01002
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5 K Run                5 K Walk       5 Mile Run                                            BIB #
Last Name:    
First Name:   
Age (on 5/19):       Gender:
Address:        
City:   State:   Zip:
Email: 
Public Safety Team (3 runners minimum):  I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity.  I should not enter unless I am medically able and properly trained.  I assume all risks associated with running in this event.  Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone else entitled to act   on my behalf, waiver and release the town of Amherst, its employees and all sponsors or officials of the Rafters College Towne Classik, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in his event even though that liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.  Headsets, dogs on leashes, bicycle and  inline skates are prohibited.Required Signature:                                                                Date:                          
Parent Signature (if entrant is under 18 years old:)                                                               

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Poem Contest Sponsored by American Chemical Society


American Chemical Society, Chemistry for Life ®The American Chemical Society sponsors an annual "Chemists Celebrate Earth Day" illustrated poem contest for K-12 students.  All ARPS students are encouraged to apply. For further information, please contact the Connecticut Valley Local Section CCED coordinator, Sharon Palmer (ARHS science teacher), at palmers@arps.org.  Illustrated poems are due on April 16.

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ABC’s of ADHD/ADD Workshop 4/16 at 7:00 p.m.