EOY Acknowledgements

Thanks to our fabulous principal team Mike and Betsy for their guidance and encouragement of the FSP.

Thanks to the amazing office staff for all of their support and assistance:  Sue B., Jane and Judi!

Thanks to those who stepped up to serve on the board:  Anne Duffy, Laura Wear and Jen Veshia

Thanks to everyone who donated, volunteered, baked, bought, chaperoned or simply showed up to support ARMS.  It takes a village to make a school an amazing place to be and your efforts, no matter what they were, are contribute to that mission.

Have an restful, safe and happy summer.  See you at the end of August!

Best,
Becky

Movin' On Ceremony Details

All parents and guardians are invited to join the 8th grade teams for an End of Year Celebration Friday, June 21st at the Middle School.  Team meetings will be held from 9:00 - 10:00 AM.  There will be some student performances, each student will be acknowledged, and we will see a slideshow of pictures taken over the last two years.  Following that at 10:15 there will be a larger 8th grade event in the auditorium, and at 11:15 we will go outside (weather permitting) to relax and socialize before students are dismissed at 11:55 AM.

We hope that you can be with us for this event honoring your student's transition from middle school to high school.

Thank You!

The FSP would like to thank the Mill River Co-Coordinators: Eve Weinbaum , Mark Heyers and Jen Veshia

We would also like to recognize the following groups for their contributions to the day:

ARMS parent volunteers
ARHS Senior Athletes
Amherst College Ultimate Players
UMass Basketball Players (special thanks to Ms. Westover for coordinating)
ARMS Staff Volunteers (special thanks to those who sat in the dunk tank!)
LSSE Pool Staff
Food vendors White Hut, Loose Goose, Bruegger's, Henion Bakery, and the Glazed Donut Shop

Thanks to the Class of 2017 for being fantastic event guests and making it a great day for everyone!

Info About Mill River

8^th Grade Mill River Celebration

Tuesday, May 18^th

Rain or Shine!  Come Prepared!

Swimming

Advisory Basketball Final

Dunk Tank

Music and Dancing

3-on-3 Wiffle Ball Tournament

Board Games

Ultimate

Kickball

Legacy Mural Creation

Yoga

Breakfast, Lunch, Dessert, and Snacks

MANY THANKS TO 8^TH GRADE FAMILIES

FOR MAKING THIS DAY POSSIBLE!

Thank You!

Thank You to all of the ARMS parents who stepped up to make the 8th Grade Social such a wonderful event!  We appreciate the efforts of those 7th grade parents who chaperoned and the 8th grade parents who set up, cleaned up or provided food.  It would not have been a success without you!  A huge shout out goes to Anne Duffy for organizing the event.

Save the Date

Next Week is Week 2.  Happy last week of school!

Friday, June 14• 8th Grade Social

Tuesday, June 18• 8th Grade Mill River Trip

Wednesday, June 19• Early Release Day (11:55- No lunch Served)

Thursday, June 20• Early Release Day(11:55- No lunch Served)

Friday, June 21• Last Day of School , Moving on Ceremony and Early Release Day (11:55- No lunch Served)

7th Grade EOY Field Trip

 Date: 

Friday, June 14, 2013 8:00am - 2:00pm

Place: 

Look Park

The 7th grade end-of-year trip to Look Park will be on Friday, June 14.  Students should dress appropriately and prepare for the weather outdoors.  There is no rain date for the trip so it will occur rain or shine. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHOOL POLICY, CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE TRIP.  Staff will have cell phones in case of emergency. 

 Students may consider bringing the following items:

Sunscreen, hat, swimming suit (with a t-shirt or cover up when not in the water), towel, bug spray, sports equipment such as soccer balls or Frisbees, sweatshirt, sunglasses, beverages, extra money, and a bag lunch. Lunches will be provided for students who normally receive free or reduced lunch at school.