Changes In Dates For Team Breakfasts

Check the dates below to see if your child's team's breakfast date has changed:

9/3 = Team Y

9/4 = Team X

9/9 = Team Z

9/10 = Team A

9/11 = Team B

9/13 = Team C

Amherst Regional Middle School and High School Bus Routes

The district has posted updated Bus routes for the 2013-2014 school year.  Please remember that on the first day of school, there will be two bus runs for students at ARMS and ARHS.  The first run, for students who are new to the district along with all students in Grade 7 and Grade 9, occurs at the normal time (listed below).  The second run, for all other students, will occur approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes after the normal time.

 All students in grades 7-12 ride the same buses. Each bus stops at both the middle school and the high school.  Students who attend South East Campus are bused from ARHS to their school.

Amherst-Pelham Regional High and Middle School AM Routes

Amherst-Pelham Regional High and Middle School PM Routes

Welcome!

Welcome to (or back to) ARMS!!!

We all know Middle School is a big milestone that can be exciting, challenging, scary and rewarding.  As our children navigate new and increasing academic demands, engaging with students from different schools, and their own shifting internal world shaped by physical and development changes, we parents and guardians have our work cut out as we do our best to support our children (and ourselves). Fortunately the ARMS Family School Partnership (FSP) - the Parent Guardian Organization (PGO) of the Middle School – is here to support the students, parents, and school during these two critical and fleeting year. 

What is the Goal of the ARMS FSP / PGO?

To bring parents, guardians, students, teachers and staff together to make ARMS a  fun, safe,  enriching, and  welcoming environment for all children and families.

Who is the FSP / PGO?

The short answer is YOU!  As a parent or guardian of a ARMS student, you are already a member of the FSP! You don’t even have to come to a meeting (though we’d love to see you).  You are already part of our community.

How does the FSP / PGO achieve its goal?

We: 1) plan events that bring ARMS families together; 2) show appreciation to our teachers and staff; 3) promote communication by publishing a student directory and electronic Newsletter and blog (www.armsfsp.blogspot.com); and 4) provide team and grade mini grants for programs and materials that help provide additional enrichment experiences for ARMS students.  We also run fundraising events to support all of these efforts.

How can I get involved?

To volunteer your time or talents to the FSP, complete and return the ARMS FSP Registration form that will be sent home with your child in the first day of school packet.  You can also email the board at armsfsp@yahoo.com.

Community Back to School Celebration - Wed Aug 28 5:00-6:30 pm

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!