Help identify how to welcome families relocating from Puerto Rico, 11/2

November 2, 2017, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

ARPS Middle School Library

The Town of Amherst and Amherst Public Schools invite community members to identify how we will welcome and support families relocating from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. For more information, contact Health Director, Julie Federman at federmanj@amherstma.gov

Mark Your Calendars

• October 24: Picture Retake Day – Pictures will be in approximately one week prior to this date. Picture packages will be distributed in the next week or two. If you would like to have the picture retaken, please return the complete package to the main office on or before Friday, October 20 to get on the list for retakes.
  
• October 26: Band 8 and Orchestra 8 – Spooky Concert
  
• October 27: Chorus 8 – Springfield Thunderbirds National Anthem – Permission Slip Required
  
• November 5: Daylight Savings – Don’t Forget to Turn Your Clocks Back 1 Hour
  
• November 7: PGO Dessert & Movie Night at 5:30pm
  
• November 9: Smiles Dentists at ARMS (View Smiles Dental Appointment Forms. Please complete form and return it to the ARMS Main Office on or before Friday, November 3.)

PGO dessert potluck & family movie night, 11/7

Our first PGO dessert and movie night is coming up soon - Tuesday, November 7, at 5:30 pm. We will have a community dessert potluck in the cafeteria and then head down to the auditorium for a movie that will appeal to parents and kids alike! Stay tuned for more information, coming soon.

Trivia Bee, Thursday, 10/26

Amherst Education Foundation (AEF) is hosting its 23rd annual Trivia Bee on October 26 in the Middle School auditorium and is thrilled to announce that we have added a new round for kids ages 14 and under. State Representative Solomon Goldstein-Rose will emcee the event, and we will have local community leaders act as judges for the prizes. 

As with the adult rounds, participants will compete in teams of 4 and are encouraged to come up with a team name and wear costumes. We will have special prizes for best costumes, best spirit, and more. The Kids Round will run from 6:00pm-7:00pm.

To register a team, please email Meg Rosa at megrosa78@gmail.com

Welcome Families from Puerto Rico, 11/2

November 2, 2017, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
ARPS Middle School Library

The Town of Amherst and Amherst Public Schools invite community members to identify how we will welcome and support families relocating from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. For more information, contact Health Director, Julie Federman at federmanj@amherstma.gov

LSSE Activities - Volunteer, Act, Swim and Play Basketball

LSSE and the Town of Amherst invite you to volunteer for the town's annual Halloween Fest

LSSE offering improve classes for middle school students

LSSE offering fall lap and open swim hours

LSSE offering basketball clinics

Mark Your Calendars

• October 16: Soup for Survival & Puerto Rico, 5:30-7pm at ARMS

• October 17: 7th Grade Walking Field Trip - UMass Festival of South African Dance

• October 18: Early Release Day. Students dismissed at 12 noon. Lunches served prior to dismissal.

• October 19: ARMS PGO Meeting, ARMS Library @ 6:30pm

• October 24: Picture Retake Day – Pictures will be in approximately one week prior to this date. Picture packages will be distributed in the next week or two. If you would like to have the picture retaken, please return the complete package to the main office on or before Friday, October 20 to get on the list for retakes.

• October 26: Band 8 and Orchestra 8 – Spooky Concert

• October 27: Chorus 8 – Springfield Thunderbirds National Anthem – Permission Slip Required

• November 5: Daylight Savings – Don’t Forget to Turn Your Clocks Back 1 Hour

• November 9: Smiles Dentists at ARMS