Free Family Event for Tues. Nov. 11
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
Monday, November 3, 2014
Friday, October 31, 2014
ARMS Parent Mixer Una Fiesta para los padres de los estudiantes
ARMS Parent Mixer
You're Invited to an ARMS Parent Mixer
Nov. 7th, 5:30 PM to
7:30 PM at 90 Arnold Rd, Pelham
at the home of Robert and Judy Lyons
Please join us for a casual get together designed just for
socializing and meeting other parents. Wine and beer will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack to
share.
Please RSVP to armspgo@gmail.com.
We
are looking forward to seeing you there!
una fiesta para los padres de los estudiantes de la escuela intermedia (ARMS)
Le invitamos a una fiesta para los
padres de los estudiantes de la escuela intermedia (ARMS) en casa de Robert y
Judy Lyons,
90 Arnold Rd. en Pelham
el 7 de noviembre de 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Es una ocasion para socializar y
conocer a otros padres
Habra vino y cerveza. Si gusta, traiga
un apertivo para compartir.
Por favor responda a armspgo@gmail.com para
avisar si puede venir
Esperamos verlos ahi!
Annual raising of the flag of the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Annual raising of the flag of the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Following a
Wednesday, November 5th reception and community recognition event
from 1:30 PM TO 3:30 PM in the Town Room on the 2nd floor of the
Amherst Town Hall, the Puerto Rican Association of Amherst will host its 18th
annual raising of the flag of the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico at the
flagpole directly in front of the Amherst Town Hall.
This year’s
events are dedicated to the memory of two giants of Puerto Rican culture and
education – Julia de Burgos, Puerto Rican’s national poet, and former UMass
Amherst School of Education Professor Luis Fuentes. This is the centennial of
Julia De Burgos’ birth. Dr. Fuentes died this year in Puerto Rico. Also
honoring the first Puerto Rican Former Worcester Juvenile Court Associate
Justice Luis Peréz. Judge Peréz, appointed to the bench in 1990 by then
Governor Michael Dukakis, is an internationally known and respected for the
juvenile programs he developed in Worcester, Ma, he retired in 2010.
Featured
speakers at the 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM gathering in the Amherst Town Hall prior to
the raising of the Puerto Rican flag will be Anthony Soto of the Western Mass
Office of Massachusetts’ Secretary of State Representative and a Holyoke City
Councilor, also Manuel Frau of Amherst, Editor and Publisher of the regional monthly
newspaper El Sol Latino. All residents of Amherst are welcome to
celebrate with the area’s Puerto Rican community at the Amherst Town Hall.
On November
14, from 6 PM until 10 PM at the UMass Student Union Ballroom, the Puerto Rican
Association of Amherst will also co-sponsor an evening honoring Julia De Burgos
with the Center for Multi-Cultural Achievement and Student Success at UMass
(CMASS), Sankofa Foundation of Pioneer Valley, and COSODIBO (Committee in
Solidarity with the Diaspora Boricua).
Finally, in
accordance with a 1989 proclamation signed by former Massachusetts Governor
Michael Dukakis, November 19 will be “Puerto Rico Day’ in Massachusetts.
Contact
Vladimir Morales for more information
413-230-3876
or vmorales1951@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Halloween Costume Policy
Halloween Costume Policy - Friday, October 31
Keeping with past precedent, here are the guidelines for
Halloween:
-Students are allowed to wear costumes on Halloween, October
31st.
-The regular clothing rules apply with the exception that
hats may be worn.
-No masks are allowed to be worn as they prevent identification
-Minimal face paint is allowed - again, we need to be able to
identify each other
-Reminder - accessories such as toy weapons or
other dangerous "toy" objects are not allowed.
We look forward to a creative, fun and safe Halloween this
Friday.
Thank you,
Mike Malone, Assistant Principal
Monday, October 20, 2014
Homework Made Simple Workshop
Homework Made Simple
Tips, Tools & Solutions for Low Stress Homework
with Dr. Denise Green, Psychologist ARMS
Free Workshop for Parents/Guardians
Homework: no
one loves it, but it's an essential part of educational success. Dr.
Denise Green will review the reasons for homework and discuss strategies for
making it a part of the home routine. Dr. Green will talk about things
that get in the way and trouble-shoot possible solutions. There will be
lots of opportunity for conversation and discussion on this important topic!
Monday October 20th
7:00 P.M.
Amherst Regional High School Library
For more information contact Juan Burns at 413 362-1875 or email burnsJ@arps.org
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