ALSCT's Peter and Wendy Audition Information

Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater will hold auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) musical production of PETER & WENDY on Monday, FEBRUARY 29^TH at the Amherst High School Cafeteria from 4:15pm to 6:15pm. All those auditioning should arrive at 4:00 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of those cast in the show will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions.
Students from Kindergarten to 12^th grade are encouraged to audition. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week, and to take on essential backstage responsibilities. There are 50-60 roles available, with parts in every age group. This is a group audition, and no advance preparation is necessary--though a smile always helps! There is a $55 Registration Fee due at the audition for all those who are cast—additional siblings $30 (waivers available).
The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. The MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 4:00-8:30 Monday, February 29^th – Friday, March 4^th.
PETER & WENDY will be presented on Saturday, March 5^th at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm at Crocker Farm Elementary School. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students under 18 and seniors.
For more information, go to “Children’s Theater” at ALSCT.org, or call Carmela at 413-259-9482. PETER & WENDY—Neverland is calling!

PGO Coffee with Principal Mendonsa is Today, Friday, February 5.

All Parents/Guardians are invited to join the PGO and Principal Mendonsa at 7:45 a.m. for coffee in the MS Cafeteria here at ARMS. 

This is a great opportunity to hear about the middle school and share questions and ideas. 

The meeting begins at 7:45 a.m. and will end by 8:45 a.m.  If you cannot make the entire meeting, we hope that you can join us for a portion of the time.

February PGO Meeting- Date Correction

The next PGO meeting is Wednesday, February 10th at noon at The Works.  We encourage all to attend to discuss, MCAS snack distribution, Staff Appreciation Day (March 30th) and end of the year activities for both grades. 

Amherst Survial Center Kids School Vacation Boost

Do you live in one of the 13 towns our pantry serves (see listing here) and have a school-age child (ages 5-17 years) who depends on a meals benefit during the school year? For many children and their families, school vacations mean that the free and reduced price breakfasts and lunches they rely on are not available.

If so, you’ll want to know about the Amherst Survival Center school vacation program that gives families with school-age children (5-17 years) extra food in months that have a school vacation through its:   Kids School Vacation Boost  program

SIGN UP AT THE FOOD PANTRY:
Amherst Survival Center 138 Sunderland Road in North Amherst Food Pantry

Hours Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 11am-3pm
Thursday: 11am – 7pm
February 20: 9:30am-11:30am

Spring Sports Registration 2016

Online spring sports registration opens Monday, February 1st. Ensure a smooth start to the spring season by registering NOW.  The sports that are offered are listed at https://www. familyid.com/amherst-pelham- regional-schools . Current  sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please  contact the middle school nurse at 362-1974.

Sports offered at ARMS include:

•  Girls Lacrosse  Abigail Bose  abose@umass.edu 
•  Softball - TBD 
• Track and Field  Mulazimuddin Rasool  GidedImgry@aolc.om 
• Ultimate - Jim Pistrang   ultimate @jpcr.com

Online payment is available!!  https:// unipaygold.unibank.com/ Default.aspx?customerid=1211

VERY IMPORTANT: If you have to write a check clearly write your child's name and sport in the MEMO of the check when you pay. You can drop off your payment or mail to:

ARHS Athletics
Amherst Regional High School
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002

ATTN: Sports Registration

If there is a financial hardship, please contact Rich Ferro, the Athletic Director at ferror@arps.org

March 21st is the first day for spring sports.

Deadline for registration & payment is March 1st.

Winterfest!

The annual Amherst Winterfest will be held on February 13, 2016.  The day begins at 1 p.m. at the Cherry Hill Golf Course Saturday and ends after the 6 p.m. fireworks.

During the day, people can sled, take a ride on the Muddy Brook Farm wagons, or test ride a Fatbike with Hampshire Bicycle. A Fatbike has tires that make a mountain bike tires look anemic and allows riders the ability to ride on snow-covered trails.

There's the annual cardboard classic sled race with prizes for best design, as well as the best in snow dog show.

On the food side, there's the annual chili tasting contest as well as the Atkins Farms cider donut-eating contest.

Admission is $5 for kids, $8 for adults and $20 for a family of three or more.

Mark Your Calendars

Feb 3- Term 2 Progress Reports Available on Parent Portal

Feb 9- PGO Meeting, Noon (at The Works)
Feb 10- Early Release
Feb 15 - 19- February Vacation Week- No School 

Feb 24- Smiles Dentist Van at ARMS

March 13- Daylight Savings- Spring clocks ahead 1 hour!

March 16- Orchestra 8, Band 8 and Chorus 8 Concert

March 17- Early Release

March 18 - No School- Teacher Work Day; Term 2 Grades Close

March 23- Orchestra 7, Band 7 and Chorus 7 Concert