Wednesday, November 20, 2013

The Mobile Dentist - 2 Easy Steps for Parents - Form due by 12/20

Students were handed Enrollment Forms this week in Advisory 
to bring home for review. 

            The ARPS Family Center is partnering with The Mobile Dentist to provide dental care to our district families of Amherst. Smile Programs…the mobile dentists are innovative, on-site, school based, dental outreach providers. Their mission is to bring state of the art, dental care to those students in need in the most comfortable and effective way possible.

                   2 Easy Steps For Parents For The Dental Program
  1. Fill out the form completely.
  2. Turn the form back to the main office by:  December 20th 2013

Many children sadly find themselves without easy and affordable access to necessary dental care. Smile Programs…the mobile dentists utilize locally licensed dentists and hygienists, employing the latest technology in portable equipment, to provide all services directly at your school. Our imaginative program sets up conveniently in your classroom, auditorium, gym or other suitable locale and transforms it into a fully functional “dental office” for the day. At all times, your staff and students are minimally inconvenienced by our highly efficient delivery model.
For those students without Medicaid or private insurance and lacking sufficient funds for a subsidized fee, Smile Programs...the mobile dentists provides generous grant-assistanceNO CHILD IS EVER TURNED AWAY for lack of resources.
                       AMHERST DISTRICT SCHEDULING UPDATE:
Amherst Regional Middle School         Thursday, January 17th, 2014


WARM WINTER CLOTHES SHARE-DROP OFF 11/20-12/06 IN LOBBY * DISTRIBUTION 12/09 & 12/10

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Thursday is an early dismissal day; No school Friday

 MS/HS HALF DAY - STUDENTS ARE RELEASED AT 11:55 A.M. - NO LUNCH IS SERVED.
Date and Time 
Nov 21 2013 
DescriptionThe schedule for Thursday is:

Advisory - 7:45-8:03
B1 - 8:08-9:00
D1 - 9:05-9:57
E1 - 10:02-10:54
G1 - 10:59-11:55

There is no school on Friday, November 22 for a K-12 curriculum day.  Enjoy your long weekend!

8th Grade Band & 7th Grade Orchestra Concert Thursday Night with Bake Sale

The 8th grade band and 7th grade orchestra will hold their first concert of the school year on Thursday, November 21st at 7:30 PM in the ARMS auditorium.  Students performing in the concert must be there by 6:55 PM.  

Band parents will be holding a Bake Sale at tomorrow night's 8th Grade Band & Orchestra concert.  They will be selling goodies before the concert in the auditorium foyer, during Intermission and after the show.  (Band parents can still sign up on the Volunteer Spot online donation form that was sent out earlier this week requesting donations & shift sign ups).

All proceeds from the sale benefit the Middle School Band Fund that is used to buy new music, funds the purchase of reeds and other supplies, pays for buses for band field trips and district auditions and helps to cover scholarships & financial assistance to students who need it.

Any goodies folks can bring, shifts they can work, or items they can buy on Thursday night are greatly appreciated!  We'll have baked goods for sale, fruit, coffee, tea, cocoa & cold drinks for folks to enjoy.  

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Reminder- A Magical Night of Giving Ticket Order Forms Due Wednesday!

Help the FSP raise money to support mini grants at ARMS!  
Order forms are due by the end of school on Wednesday.  
Tickets will be sent home on Thursday, November 21st with your child.  
Checks should be made out to the ARMS FSP.  Thank you for your support!


Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Teen Ski and Snowboard Program at Berkshire East Resort

Grades 7-12Join us this January for 5 weeks of skiing and snowboarding fun on the slopes of the Berkshire East Resort in Claremont, MA! A variety of trails make the program suitable for a range of abilities. Transportation by Coach bus.
  
Jan. 9-Feb. 6 (make-up dates Feb. 13, 17)
2:20-8:30 pm
  
Program cost:
Ski/ Snowboard (rentals): $299
Group Lessons: $100
  
Rentals for Program:
Skis: $100
Snowbard: $110

La ClĂ­nica del PEI 21 de noviembre de 2013

El Consejo Asesor de Padres de EducaciĂłn Especial
(En inglés SEPAC)
Familias ayudando Familias!

La ClĂ­nica del PEI
Cuando: El 21 de noviembre de 2013
DĂłnde: Escuela Superior, Amherst Regional High School, SalĂłn 13
Hora: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Un PEI para Mi Hijo: Todos los niños con discapacidad que reciben los servicios de educación especial deben tener un Programa Educativo Individualizado (PEI). Este taller guiará a los padres paso a paso a través del desarrollo, incluyendo como articular una visión, usando evaluaciones para escribir objetivos cuantificables, además de medir el progreso de su niño. Durante la última hora tendremos una mesa redonda con voluntarios defensores de la educación. Este taller está disponible en portugués y español.

Auspiciado por: El Consejo Asesor de Padres de Educación Especial de Amherst-Pelham (en inglés SEPAC) y la Federación de Niños con Necesidades Especiales

SEPAC IEP Clinic 11/21

Amherst-Pelham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
Families helping Families!

IEP Clinic
When: November, 21st, 2013
Where: Amherst Regional High School, Room 13
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

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 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 will have round table discussion with volunteer Educational Advocates. This workshop is also available in Spanish and Portuguese. 

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

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Reminder- Late start day Thursday, Nov. 7th!


Just a reminder that tomorrow is a late start day.   The school day for students begins at 9:45 a.m. instead of 7:45 a.m..  Buses run approximately two hours later than usual.

Sunday, November 3, 2013



Monday Evening 6pm 

FSP (Family School Partnership) 

 Coffee with the Principal

Monday, November 4th at 6pm! ~ Please join us for "Coffee with the Principal". This is a continuation of our monthly opportunities to enjoy conversation and a cup of coffee with Principal Betsy Dinger.  You will find out what's happening at the Middle School, ask questions and meet other parents/guardians in a casual, small-group setting. 

This meeting starts at 6pm in the Middle School Professional Development Room.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Amherst College SPLASH - Nov. 16th

Amherst College Splash is a biannual one-day learning event for middle and high school students.This popular SPLASH! program is being offered again at Amherst College on Saturday, November 16th from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m.  This program is open to all 6th-12th graders. More information can be found at https://amherstsplash.learningu.org/learn/Splash/2013_Fall/catalog

Register for Winter Sports - Deadline 11/15

Winter sports registration deadline in November 15 . Ensure a smooth start to your winter season by registering, mailing in your payment and checking in with the school nurse regarding your sports physical.

Scarecrows for Sale - ARMS Leo Club

The ARMS Leo Club is creating and selling scarecrows to raise money for a DaVinci sight machine for visually-impaired students and staff. The scarecrows are $10 and available through the month of November. Please contactodonovand1@arps.org for more information. The ARMS Leo Club is a branch of the Amherst Lions Club and a strong partner with our public schools and community.

Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday 2am

Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour Saturday night rnight!