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, September 16, 2021
Friday, September 10, 2021
Amherst Hurricane Athletic Booster!
Amherst Hurricane Athletic Booster Announcements (a private, non-profit, 501 (c)(3)):
Please mark your calendars and join us for our two upcoming Booster meetings, both to be held by ZOOM.
Tuesday, 9-28-21, from 5pm-6pm
We will be developing the slate of Officers/Board Members to be voted upon at the annual meeting. So, if you're interested in becoming more involved, join to express your interest.
Tuesday, 10-12-21, ANNUAL MEETING, 7pm
We will be voting on any vacancies in the Executive Board and addition of Board Members, to begin their terms on 1/1/2022.
GOLF OPEN & ADULT COCKTAIL PARTY:
There are still golf slots available for the upcoming, annual Hurricane Golf Open on Saturday, 9/18/21, 2:30-5:30 pm, as well as Cocktail Party tickets for adults only, following golf tournament at 5:30 pm. If you do not have a foursome for golf, you can sign up individually and we will match you with three others. See the website: www.hurricaneboosters.com or email 413hurricanes@gmail.com
CELTICS GAME RAFFLE TICKETS:
There will be raffles and prizes at the Golf Open and Cocktail Party. There are raffle tickets being sold for a chance to win a premium game day package for two. See the raffle ticket flyer.
There will be raffles and prizes at the Golf Open and Cocktail Party. There are raffle tickets being sold for a chance to win a premium game day package for two. See the raffle ticket flyer.
HOMECOMING HIGHLIGHT GAMES:
Please cheer on your teams! Each team will have a "highlight game," to celebrate homecoming and our teams. Go Canes!!
Amherst Community Theater is back!
Welcome back, all!
It’s that time of year again! This is Susan Raker, (formerly Fort River K-2, and longtime Amherst schools mom) and I wanted to let you all know about the latest amazing audition opportunity for students in our area. Once again, Amherst Community Theater (formerly ALSCT) is creating a fabulous, large-scale musical, with lavish sets and costumes, a full live orchestra, and enthusiastic audiences to fill the 600-seat UMass Bowker Auditorium for nine performances in January. This year, we’ll be presenting Disney’s The Little Mermaid. A hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages, this timeless fable has a broad scope for a host of actors in incredible roles, and the extravagant production gives student actors an unparalleled stage experience. Actors, singers, and dancers ages 7-107 are encouraged to audition! As an added note, we at Amherst Community Theater are committed to inclusive casting. In addition, extensive Covid-19 precautions will be in place to help guard the safety of all participants.
All audition information is at www.amherstacts.org
AUDITIONS: Friday, Sept. 24th, Saturday, Sept. 25th, Sunday, Sept. 26th; Callbacks Monday, September 27th
This is an incredible experience, and I encourage you to let your students and families know about it. I've attached a flyer (in a few formats) with the info—and we’d love it if you could print it out and post it, pop it up on your social media sites, and even hand it to kids who are interested. Thanks so much! If you have questions, just email me at sbraker2@gmail.com.
Thanks again for all you do!
~Susan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BTa4bE81gRa_EJ8OcDbKzgRRjugvYHND/view?usp=drive_web
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
THANKS & GOODBYE!
Thank you to all ARMS PGO volunteers and school community for these great 2019-2021 years together!
We have held our super events, like the best ever Winter Party with more than 200 students dancing, taking photos, enjoying bubble tea, cookies, games, good safe fun!
Also the Welcome Back party, the Movie Night, Open House, Coat Drive, Educators Award and Grants for teachers and students projects, T-shirts donation for students, Ice cream Socials with gifts for students, Popcorn and snacks, we sponsored Financial Literacy courses, the Environmental Club and the Climate Carnival. We started the Zero Waste campaign because we believe we can do more to protect our Earth!
We provided over $4,000 in teacher grants, honored staff with appreciation, catering and gifts, communicated with families via blog and social media, and provided important classroom supplies. And $500 for the teachers lounge room!
We will be leaving ARMS, but are so grateful for such great memories in the ARMS community.
Thank you!
Muchas gracias!
💚
Happy safe summer 2021!
Happy safe summer 2021!
The PGO will be active early in the Fall 2021 academic year. Please stay tuned for updates! The Welcome Back Ice Cream Social too!.
You are invited to join the ARMS PGO any time, your help is much appreciated all year long! You can be the PGO chair or assist with any of the PGO activities next year, please email armspgo@gmail.com. PGO contacts will be Aline Gubrium, Secretary and Laura Hunter, Treasurer.
Sincerely,
Your 2019 -2021 PGO Chair,
Laura Rojo MacLeod
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Reading Frederick Douglass!
Reading Frederick Douglass Together on the South Amherst Common
With the help of a grant from Mass Humanities, South Congregational Church, 1066 South East Street in Amherst, will mount a public reading and discussion of Frederick Douglass's famous "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" speech on July 4 at 3 p.m. UMass Professor Amilcar Shabazz will introduce and lead a discussion of the speech; readers will be members of the community. We're seeking readers of all ages in multiple languages. Here's how you can participate:
- Volunteer to read 1-2 paragraphs of the speech: Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/IreadFD
by June 25 - Register to attend the reading (to receive event notices): Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/RFDT21
- Have questions? Want to help with publicity? Contact Bruce Penniman at penniman@umass.edu
Thank you!
Bruce M. Penniman, Ed.D.
Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Writing Coordinator
Western Massachusetts Writing Project
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Friday, June 18, 2021
Congratulations ARMS 8th Graders!
Dear students and parents,
There's a time for everything in this life...
A time to sow, a time to grow, to harvest, to play, to care for all, to share and more.
You and your children have made a great journey, very difficult sometimes due to the pandemics, but you made it! Now the time has arrived to start a new adventure next year at high school. Bravo!
Sincere congratulations dear 8th graders and families!
GO 8th GRADE GO! HAPPY & SAFE 9th GRADE!
THE ICECREAM SOCIAL ON JUNE 24, 10:30 am CAN USE SOME VOLUNTEER HELP TO SET UP, DECOR, SERVE ICECREAM &CLEAN UP. PLEASE CONSIDER IT!
PLEASE ALSO CHECK THE SIGN UP
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A45A9A72CA3FE3-teacher
THANK YOU!
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Happy Hour!
SUMMER GREETINGS from the PGO!
It’s the HAPPY HOUR for TEACHERS & STAFF!
JUNE 24,12:30 pm, 2021
Dear ARMS families,
It's the end-of-school year for students and teachers and we are really looking forward to a first and last get together after such a hard Covid year!
We'll regain our human joy of simply being together as a school community! Due to Covid restrictions, families cannot participate.
Earlier that day, ARMS students will share a good time playing outside, delicious ice cream and candy, and saying farewell to our 8th graders and welcoming the new PGO Team!
Then at 12:30 it’s the Happy Hour for teachers!
After such a challenging year, we look forward to honoring our educators.
CALLING 7th and 8th grade awesome ARMS parents!
This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to thank the teachers and staff at ARMS. In order to make this Happy Hour as successful as possible we will need your super help!
A signup https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A45A9A72CA3FE3-teacher, has been created for snacks, drinks, and gifts donations. Please take a moment to look through it. The PGO really needs your support; two or one small gift makes a difference! From herbs & teas, grill & garden items, candles, soaps & spa stuff, tools, cider, gadgets, chocolates, good recyclables etc. Use your 'green' imagination!
Time to sincerely appreciate all teachers and staff for their great job during the pandemic!
Please help us spread the love!
Happy safe summer!
Keep up the ARMS spirit!
Contact us for any questions
ARMS ‘green’ PGO team 2019 - 2021
Sunday, June 13, 2021
ICECREAM SOCIAL INVITE!
🌻HAPPY & HEALTHY SUMMER GREETINGS!
YOU ARE INVITED!
Dear 7th and 8th grade ARMS students and parents,
Let's gather for the ICECREAM SOCIAL on JUNE 24, from 9 to 12 pm, at the ARMS Hill!
🍦 😋 🍨
It's the end-of-school year event for students and families and we are really looking forward to a first and last get together after such hard year!
So we'll regain our human joy of simply being together as a school community, have delicious ice-cream, share a good time playing, listening to music, saying farewell to our 8th graders and welcoming the new PGO Team!
PLEASE NOTE:
7th grade from 9 to 10:30
8th grade from 10:30 to 12
Bring your best vibes and a smile under the hat;)
Happy safe summer!
Keep up the ARMS spirit!
ARMS PGO team
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Virtual Dungeons & Dragons at the Jones Library
Thursdays, June 3 to June 24 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Our next session of virtual Dungeons & Dragons for teens is starting soon. The June session will meet on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm for four weeks (June 3 - June 24). The program is for ages 11 - 17, and total beginners are welcome! No special equipment is needed other than a computer with internet access. We play using a combination of Zoom for chat and the free website Roll20 for dice, maps, and character sheets.
This program is free of charge but spaces are limited, so register soon by emailing teens@joneslibrary.org. To help ensure a successful campaign, priority will be given to players who can attend all 4 sessions.
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Jones Libraries.
Cecilia Jezek (she/they)
Young Adult Services
Jones Library
Amherst, MA
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
1st ARMS CLIMATE CHANGE CARNIVAL!
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On June 3, ARMS will hold its first ever Climate Change Carnival! We will take an interdisciplinary approach to examining climate change through hands-on workshops and guest speakers. The event will include experts from around the country, from our local area, and include youth presenters. We know Climate Change will not be solved by one solution on its own, so this day will expose students to a variety of entry points where they can take action. The Climate Change Carnival is an outgrowth of the Shelburne Farm Climate Resiliency Fellowship that ARMS teachers, Kerrita Mayfield,Tiffany Thibodeau and Irene LaRoche took part in from 2019-2020. Joining in the coordination of this year's Climate Change Carnival is Rich Ferro.
Irene LaRoche, Ed. D.
My pronouns are she/her/hers
Team R Social Studies
Amherst Regional Middle School
Amherst, MA
This event is sponsored by an Amherst Educational Foundation (AEF) grant.
ARMS PGO, in full support of every environmental initiative, here proudly invites to the ARMS CLIMATE CHANGE CARNIVAL!
Congratulations teachers and students!
Go Zero Waste for the climate and for all living beings!
Happy International Environment Day June 5!
Friday, May 14, 2021
Amherst Hurricanes!
The Next Amherst Hurricanes Athletics Boosters Meeting will be on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 6pm via zoom- the link is below.
The Amherst Hurricanes Athletics Boosters is a private, non-profit 501 (c)(3), that provides support to our community athletic programs.
We work on fundraising and programming to support our community's student-athletes and coaches. We'd like to encourage and support community spirit and celebrate the positive accomplishments and hard work of the various teams. We welcome community support in the form of information, networking, ideas, communication, collaboration, and certainly donations are encouraged! One area we're working on is improving our website and communications. Feel free to check out the current website: www.hurricanesboosters.com
Agenda for May 20th includes updates on the work being done by the various committees. If you're a parent/guardian, student-athlete, coach, alumni of ARHS, staff of ARPS, athletic enthusiast, or any other type of Canes supporter, you're welcome to join us! Go Canes!
Mary Klaes is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Amherst Hurricane Athletics Boosters
Time: May 20, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Time: May 20, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 892 7441 0158
Passcode: 137475
Passcode: 137475
By telephone: 1-646-876-9923 meeting id and pass code above
Friday, April 30, 2021
Sunday, April 11, 2021
HALL MONITORS!
Dear parents,
Hoping this finds you well, welcoming the sunny season, staying healthy AND going back to school! Yippee!
Now calling the best volunteers hall monitors! YOU!
Principal Sharon needs help to support the school's health and safety goals. Could you please help out with hallway monitoring as we prepare for a return to school?
Please contact the front office lucianoe@arps.org, alicealozadan@arps.org for details. Thanks for your great help!
Keep up the ARMS spirit!
ARMS PGO team
Saturday, April 3, 2021
At the Jones Library!
Jones Library is pleased to offer two webinars with local educator Tiffany Jewell in April -- one for teens ages 11-17 and one for parents, educators, and caregivers. All registrants to either webinar will receive a free copy of Tiffany Jewell's book, "This Book is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on how to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work", to read in preparation for the webinar. Space is limited to the first 25 registrants per webinar. To register, please visit: www.joneslibrary.org/
Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work: Be Anti-Racist (Ages 11-17)
Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 4-5pm
The anti-bias, anti-racist educator, activist, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell will lead this anti-racism webinar for our community. Intended for youth ages 11-17, it will last approximately 60 minutes, including 15 minutes for a Q&A.
Supporting Anti-Racist Youth
Thursday, April 15, 2021, 7-8pm
The anti-bias, anti-racist educator, activist, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell will lead this anti-racism webinar for our community. Especially intended for parents, caregivers, and educators, this program for adults will last approximately 60 minutes, including 15 minutes for a Q&A.
These programs are made possible through the Friends of the Jones Libraries and the CARES Act funding to Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Virtual Homework Help at the Jones Library
Virtual Homework Help at the Jones Library
Want some extra help with homework or preparing for exams? Need help proofreading an essay? Have questions about preparing for or applying to college? Students from the Future Health Leaders Network of UMass Amherst are available Thursdays from 4 to 6 pm to assist middle and high school students with homework help and test prep. It's a free, drop-in session.
Email teens@joneslibrary.org
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Thursday, April 1, 2021
ARHS Rising 9th grade Curriculum Night!
Next Thursday evening at 6:30 the ARHS administrative team will host a StreamYard event to describe the high school schedule for the 21-22 school year, class offerings, the pre-registration process, and be available for questions.
Please join us at this LINK https://youtu.be/2ECZFjILZd8
on Thursday, April 8th at 6:30.
--
Talib Sadiq
Interim Principal
Amherst Regional High School
Friday, March 5, 2021
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Dear ARMS parents and guardians,
Hoping you and families are doing well! keep up the good work protecting yourselves and everything will be better!
This is a special CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Let us know what you like to do, we all help so it becomes a very easy task, only a few hours. Many hands make light work! We just need a new team of loving, committed, thoughtful parents to continue with nice events for the kids!
Once again, my sincere thanks to my team officers who are graduating:) for their support and care for their school community during these years. Much appreciated!.
All these ten years helping schools have been great, I enjoyed it all, lots of work but delighted to have contributed with great events - e.g. the best ever ARMS winter social party - and building up the core ideals and actions of humanity that make our schools and community special. This is my last term as Chair and I’d like to ask our wonderful new parents to please volunteer in all PGO roles: chairs-fundraisers-communication/blog-grants-education award- activities & events.
We would like to meet outside in a social get-together, with teachers and staff too, date TBD and weather permitting. The BYOM event (bring your own mug), we provide tea, cocoa & cookies & smores! Let us know if you'd like to come. And we'd love to organize something special for our end-of-year 8th grade students too! We have suggestions but we'd like to hear from you.
Please visit our blog http://armspgo.blogspot.com/, contact us armspgo@gmail.com
Sincere thanks to all! Warmest wishes for a Happy and Healthy Spring season!
Keep up the ARMS spirit!
Laura and team PGO
2019-2021
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Friday, February 12, 2021
EAC Microplastics!
The ARMS PGO is so happy to share with you all this important video by the Environmental Action Club!
CONGRATULATIONS EAC TEAM!
WAY TO GO FOR OUR COMMUNITIES, THE PLANET & BEYOND!
In the month of LOVE, our heartfelt thanks for your work; we hope decision makers at all levels can watch your video too! And act to protect our unique beautiful spaceship Earth now!
Happy V day!
💚Laura and team🙏
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Teen Lounge Discord Kickoff Party
Teen Lounge Discord Kickoff Party
Friday, February 12th from 3:00 - 4:00 pm
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