PGO Meeting Date Change

The February ARMS PGO meeting will be a daytime meeting, on Wednesday February 11th at 11 AM at The Works.  Topics for discussion will include MCAS snacks,  the upcoming Staff Appreciation Lunch (March 30th,) the ARMS Educator Award, and end of the year activities.  All parents and guardians are welcome to attend!  The March PGO meeting will return to the evening time slot on Tuesday, March 8th at 6:30 PM in the ARMS library.

Supporting Struggling Readers Workshop

The ARPS SEPAC is offering workshops in February for parents of struggling readers.  The workshops will be held in the ARHS Library.
Nuts and Bolts of Dyslexia will be held on February 1, 2016 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Speakers are Betsy Dinger, Renee Greenfield, Emily Pritchard and Tammy Sullivan-Daley will given parents an opportunity to learn some basic facts about why so many students struggle with reading.

“Dislecksia,” a documentary by Harvey Hubbell V, will be shown and a panel discussion will be held on February 8, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  Is your child a struggling or reluctant reader? If so, please consider joining us for a unique opportunity to watch an award-winning film about dyslexia and participate in a panel discussion. Our panelists offer a wide range of perspectives.

The book, “Overcoming Dyslexia” by Sally Shaywitz will be discussed on February 29, 2016 from 5:30 to 7 pm.   This book is a must read for anyone with a child who struggles to read. It’s not a sign of intelligence or limitation of one’s potential.  This workshop will discuss steps parents can take to help students with their learning differences. It’s never too late to make sure the proper supports are in place.  Please read the book ahead of time!

RSVP to SEPAC at 687-4255 or sepac@arps.org.  Childcare is provided with advanced notice.

Soup for Syria Benefit this Weekend

SOUP FOR SYRIA, a community-wide benefit for Syrian refugees, will be hosted by the Jewish Community of Amherst, 742 Main St. Amherst, on Sunday, January 31 at 4:30pm. Professor David Mednicoff, UMass Director of Middle Eastern Studies, Michel Moushabeck, publisher of the cookbook Soup for Syria, and Michael Kane of Valley Syrian Relief will update us on the Syrian refugee crisis, the greatest refugee crisis since World War II with over 12 million victims. Music will be performed by musicians from the Layaali Arabic Music Ensemble and Klezperanto. Delicious soups from Soup for Syria will be served. A collection will be taken for the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, providers of desperately needed services. Attendees can purchase Soup for Syria and books by Syrian authors to further support Syrian refugees. The event is free and the public is welcome. For those who wish to contribute but are unable to attend a check payable to SAMS can be sent to the JCA, 742 Main St. Amherst, MA 01002. For more information call (413) 256-0493.

National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day to Benefit Whole Children

On Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 9am – 12pm (noon), Herrell’s® will sponsor their second annual “National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day” to benefit Whole Children. The menu will consist of waffles and ice cream, cereal Smoosh-in®s, coffee à la mode, hot cocoa, glazed doughnuts, breakfast ice cream flavors, and more.

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Mark Your Calendars

Jan 22- Quarter 2 and Semester 1 Classes End

Feb 3- Term 2 Progress Reports Available on Parent Portal

Feb 9- PGO Meeting, Noon (at The Works)
Feb 10- Early Release
Feb 15 - 19- February Vacation Week- No School 

Feb 24- Smiles Dentist Van at ARMS

March 17- Early Release

March 18 - No School- Teacher Work Day

February PGO Meeting

Our next PGO meeting is Tuesday, February 9th at noon at The Works.  We encourage all to attend to discuss, MCAS snack distribution, Staff Appreciation Day (March 30th) and end of the year activities for both grades. 

Soup for Syria Benefit

SOUP FOR SYRIA, a community-wide benefit for Syrian refugees, will be hosted by the Jewish Community of Amherst, 742 Main St. Amherst, on Sunday, January 31 at 4:30pm. Professor David Mednicoff, UMass Director of Middle Eastern Studies, Michel Moushabeck, publisher of the cookbook Soup for Syria, and Michael Kane of Valley Syrian Relief will update us on the Syrian refugee crisis, the greatest refugee crisis since World War II with over 12 million victims. Music will be performed by musicians from the Layaali Arabic Music Ensemble and Klezperanto. Delicious soups from Soup for Syria will be served. A collection will be taken for the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, providers of desperately needed services. Attendees can purchase Soup for Syria and books by Syrian authors to further support Syrian refugees. The event is free and the public is welcome. For those who wish to contribute but are unable to attend a check payable to SAMS can be sent to the JCA, 742 Main St. Amherst, MA 01002. For more information call (413) 256-0493.