This is Robert Ryan, parent volunteer from Boy Scouts Troop 500 in Amherst, which my son Ben is involved with and which meets weekly at the South Congregational Church in South Amherst. Please include the following announcement in your newsletter.(copied from informational email)
Boy Scouts Troop 500 Amherst Open House for prospective scouts (grades 5-12; ages 11-17) and their familiesTuesday, Nov. 5 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the South Congregational Church, 1066 South East Street, Amherst. Troop activities are organized and run by the boys, including weekly meetings, monthly campouts, and projects in the community. Our Scouts learn practical outdoor skills and develop leadership skills while having a lot of fun. For more information, contact Scoutmaster Michelle Chandler at (413) 256-5412.
Please let me know if this language works for you. Thanks very much for your time!
Robert Ryan
120 Cottage Street Amherst
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
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Amherst Boys Scouts Open House-11/05
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
FSP Parent/ Guardian Social This Friday
After you drop your student off at the UNICEF Social this Friday, November 1st, head on upstairs to the Library and join the FSP Board for light refreshments and casual conversation. The parents social will be from 7 - 9 pm, same as the student social. All are welcome.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
7th Grade Math Informational Meeting - Monday, 10/28 at 7:00 p.m.
This is a reminder that there will be an informational meeting regarding 7th grade Math at ARMS in the ARMS library. The meeting is an opportunity for parents/guardians to learn about Big Ideas Math, the new standards-based math textbooks we are using, and the design of our 7th grade math program in general. This is a repeat of the informational meeting that was held on 10/7. Information about the plan for next year’s 8th grade math courses will be discussed at informational meetings in the spring.
WINTER SPORTS - Online registration is open! Deadline 11/15
Girls Alpine Skiing, Intramural Basketball & Intramural Futsal are all available as after school activities this winter! Online registration is open. Please register early to avoid delays in your participation. Check with the health room on your sports clearance. Be sure your participation fee is received before the registration deadline: November 15th.
7th grade pie fundraiser order forms are now due!
If your 7th grader has already submitted a form, thank you! If your 7th grader still has a form to return, please be sure that your he/she brings it in to Advisory on Monday.
We have already raised several hundred dollars that will go directly to the 7th grade teams. Please help us increase our total!
If you did not receive a blue order form, or if you have any questions, the team contacts are: Ms. Sullivan-Flynn (Sullivan-flynnh@arps.org) for Team X, Mr. L-R (Lawrence-riddellM@arps.org) for Team Y and Ms. Jensen (Jensenj@arps.org) for Team Z.
Basic Rights In Special Education Workshop - 10/29
Amherst Regional Middle School at the Professional Development Center
10/29/2013 6:45pm to 9:00pm
Sponsored by Amherst-Pelham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs
An introduction to family rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Special Education Law and No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
Everyone is welcome to attend for free.
10/29/2013 6:45pm to 9:00pm
Sponsored by Amherst-Pelham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs
An introduction to family rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Special Education Law and No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
Everyone is welcome to attend for free.
- Learn how to be effective partners with the school
- Determine eligibility for special education
- Plan, make decisions and monitor student progress in school
Taller de Derechos Básicos-los Individuos con Discapacidades 10/29
En la escuela intermedia, Amherst Regional Middle School, Professional Development Center
10/29/2013 6:45pm a 9:00pm
Auspiciado por Amherst-Pelham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) y el Federation for Children with Special Needs
Una introducción a los derechos y responsabilidades de la familia bajo el Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Legislación Educativa para los Individuos con Discapacidades), Massachusetts Special Education Law (La Ley de Educación Especial en Massachusetts) y No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Todos están invitados a asistir, la presentación es gratis.
10/29/2013 6:45pm a 9:00pm
Auspiciado por Amherst-Pelham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) y el Federation for Children with Special Needs
Una introducción a los derechos y responsabilidades de la familia bajo el Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Legislación Educativa para los Individuos con Discapacidades), Massachusetts Special Education Law (La Ley de Educación Especial en Massachusetts) y No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Todos están invitados a asistir, la presentación es gratis.
- Aprenda a como asociarse eficientemente con la escuela.
- Determinar elegibilidad para educación especial
- Planifique, tome decisiones y monitoree el progreso del estudiante en la escuela
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