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
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Deerfield Academy Summer Arts Virtual Camp
Deerfield Academy Summer Arts Camp (DASAC) has shifted to a virtual camp this summer - and we've got a few spots left! Serving Valley teens and pre-teens for 30 years, DASAC is a progressive, wacky, and joyous summer program for the visual and performing arts. We have two 3-week sessions this summer, and a lot of flexibility in our programming for our currently-enrolled roster of over 130 campers for 2020. Run by ARPS Performing Arts Director John Bechtold, DASAC is a creative haven for many of our students here in Amherst and beyond. Learn more at: bit.ly/dasac2020info - and be in touch ASAP to get one of the last spots!
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Friday, June 19, 2020
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Spanish Virtual Course Opportunity
Dear Amherst Family Community,
My name is Naeemah Davis. I am from Amherst, graduated from ARHS in 2016 and just recently graduated from UMass Amherst double majoring in Psychology and Spanish. I am reaching out today because I would like to inform you of a valuable offer that I would like to extend to people of all ages this summer.
I was a mentor with the Institute for Training and Development SUSI program which allows students from Central and South America to come to Amherst for 3 weeks and study abroad here. Some friends of mine who participated in this created an organization in El Salvador called JovenGO and we are working to provide cheap Spanish classes starting at the beginner level to people in the U.S.
The project is called Sponsor2Learn and every donation goes to sponsor a student in Central America who is learning English. We are all a team of volunteers collaborating both in El Salvador and here in the U.S. to provide this service.
Our camp starts on Monday June 15th or Tuesday June 16th depending on which schedule you sign up for. We would love to see students and parents take advantage of this opportunity, or donate if you can to our cause. I will be one of the Spanish teachers for these virtual courses, but we also have native Spanish speakers who will be teaching as well.
We are offering 2 months worth of classes! Donations ranging from $30-100 per 4 week course. You could potentially pay $60 for 8 weeks worth of classes!
You can take a look on our google application form to find out the available times. The cultural Friday classes are optional, but will be fun because we will be teaching you all about the wonderful things El Salvador has to offer (and how to barter at the markets). Americans do love to shop!
Link to register: https://forms.gle/Y2XcvQvy1ho4fiPAA
Link to donate: https://paypal.me/pools/c/8pn05dh7GO
**You will need to have a picture of your payment saved onto your computer so that you can upload your voucher before you are done completing the google form/application. I have attached more information below.**
I suggest emailing sponsor2learn@gmail.com or me if you have questions.
Take care everyone!
Naeemah
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Be Counted! Participate in the Census Today
Every 10 years, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the federal government undertakes a census of the U.S. population to determine the allocation of seats held by each state in the House of Representatives. An accurate census count is also vital to obtain federal funding for projects in Amherst and the region.
Each home received an invitation to respond to a short questionnaire—online, by phone, or by mail—in March.
Why It Matters
Did you know?
• Amherst is the 9th hardest city/town in Massachusetts to count.
• Historically, the decennial census has undercounted immigrants, communities of color, renters, low-income people, and children. It’s about representation
• Census totals will determine the number of congressional seats Massachusetts will have in the U.S. House of Representatives and the number of western MA representatives who will serve in the state Legislature.
• Data will be used to redraw boundaries of congressional and state legislative districts.
It’s about $$.
• $675 billion in federal funding, $16 billion for MA—$2,372 per person per year will be distributed based on the census count. If you are not counted, the town loses that money!
• An undercount in Amherst will mean fewer dollars for public services like education, transportation, housing and health care
If you have not responded, there is still time to do so!
3 ways to participate:
• Online
• By phone (Below are phone numbers for help in specific languages)
• By mail
The U.S. Census Bureau is a nonpartisan government agency. When you respond to the census, your answers are kept anonymous. They are used only to produce statistics. You will NOT be asked about your citizenship or your social security number, or for any financial information.
The U.S. Census Bureau is bound by law to protect your answers and keep them strictly confidential. The law ensures that your private information is never published and that your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court.
For more information, please visit lwvamherst.org
Information provided by the League of Women Voters- Amherst
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