Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Amherst Cinema Family Film Series

Amherst Cinema offers a Family Film Series with special pricing of $5 for all tickets.  For more information, please click here.

 Free passes for families in need are available at the ARPS Family Center by calling 413-362-1871.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Your invited to the PGO meeting on December 15th

Please join us for our December ARMS PGO meeting on Tuesday, December 15th at 6:30 PM at the home of Laura Wear, 143 Lincoln Amherst.  Help plan out the goals and accomplishments of the PGO for 2016, vote on current faculty grant requests, and enjoy a glass of wine, festive nibble and holiday cheer!  All parents, guardians and faculty of ARMS students welcome!

End of Year Giving to the ARMS PGO

Many thanks to all who donated to the ARMS PGO through our GivingTuesday site..  With your help we raised $830 of our $2000 goal.   These funds will go towards faculty grants, our continuing efforts to provide snacks for hungry students, community events, and more!

Donations can be made without fees through December 31st.    Click here to donate!

All donations are tax deductible.

ARMS T- shirts On Sale Now!


Looking for a special gift for your middle schooler?  ARMS t-shirts are still available for $10!!!!   Children L and XL, and Adult, S, M, L, and XL sizes are available.   Email armspgo@gmail.com  to order one for everyone on your gift list!

Mighty Nest Findraiser

This holiday season, consider shopping at http://mightynest.com  for Gifts for a Healthy Kitchen—quickly register and 15% of your purchase will go to the ARMS PGO!  Check out their healthy, safe products for the home and you can raise money for Amherst Regional Middle School.

ARMS Winter Social

When:  Friday, December 18th
Time:   7-9 p.m.
Where:  MS Cafeteria
Admission Fee:  $3 (Pay at the Door)

  • Students should arrive by 7:00 p.m.
  • They will only be allowed to leave with family or family friends at 9:00 p.m., or if they get picked up earlier
  • Dress code in effect
  • We won’t be allowing students to take pictures
  • Adults will be monitoring to ensure safe and appropriate contact
  • This is a school event, ALL school rules apply
  • Any questions or concerns, please contact Talib Sadiq at sadiqt@arps.org or 362-1840

HEALTH and SAFETY GUIDELINES for the SOCIAL:
 Parents/Guardians please review with your youngster.
Health and safety is a priority at all ARMS events. For that reason, we are uncompromising about these guidelines. Students who do not comply will have their parent/guardian phoned to take them home.
-The use or possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco or other controlled substances is not tolerated at any ARMS event.
-All coats, purses and backpacks must be left behind the counter at the door.
-The social is for Amherst Regional Middle School students ONLY. We are sorry we cannot allow guests from other schools to attend: not even ARHS.
-Unsafe behavior or physical aggression is not acceptable. Dancing is great as long as it is appropriate.
-The social ends at 9:00. All Parents/Guardians should please BE IN THE PARKING LOT PROMPTLY AT 9:00! Please support our health and safety efforts by picking up your student on time! Do not wait for them to call you! Please be waiting at 9:00.

Mark Your Calendars

Dec. 10- School Council Meeting-  2:45 – 4PM
Dec. 15- PGO Meeting 6:30 PM at Laura Wear's house
Dec. 16- Early Release Day
Dec. 18 – Term 1 Report Card Distribution
Dec.  24 – Jan 1- Holiday Recess