SEPAC Meeting 3/20

Please consider attending an informal meeting to connect with others. A light dinner will be provided, so an RSVP would be helpful! 

When:  Monday, March 20th 6:00pm-7:00pm

Where:  Amherst Regional Middle School, Professional Development Room

From 6:00 pm-6:30 pm:  We will have an opportunity to connect with some candidates running for school committee.

From 6:30 pm-7:00 pm:  We will continue to explore ways we can support each other in the community.  Dr. Brady and SEPAC board will also be in attendance.

Again, please RSVP if possible to sepac@arps.org or 413-687-4255.

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Invitación de la Junta Consultiva de Padres de Educación Especial

Por favor, considere asistir a una reunión informal para conectar con los demás. Se ofrecerá una cena ligera, por lo que una confirmación de su asistencia sería de gran ayuda!

Cuándo: Lunes, 20 de marzo 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Dónde: Amherst Regional Middle School, Salón de Desarrollo Profesional

De 6:00 pm -6:30 pm: Tendremos la oportunidad de conectar con algunos candidatos que corren para el Comité Escolar.

De 6:30 pm-7:00 pm: Continuaremos explorando maneras en que podemos apoyarnos mutuamente en la comunidad. El Dr. Brady y la junta de SEPAC también estarán presentes.

Una vez más, por favor confirme su asistencia si es posible sepac@arps.org o 413-687-4255.

Conversation with the Principal

Our next Conversation with Principal Patty Bode will take place on Thursday, March 23, at 7:00 pm in the community room of the Pomeroy Lane Cooperative Apartments on Pomeroy Lane (just off Southeast Street) in South Amherst.  Parking is available at the Moan and Dove/Trading Post parking lot or across the street, and it is also on the PVTA bus line.  Please come for a chance to ask questions and chat with Patty about any topics that are on your mind. 

ARPS PGO is a Florence Bank Customers Choice Award Recipient

The Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO has been awarded its first Florence Bank Customers Choice grant award!  The ARPS PGO is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit encompassing the PGOs from Crocker Farm, Wildwood, Amherst Regional Middle and High Schools.  

The award of $947 will be shared equally by the schools.  

Thank you to Florence Bank for their generous support and to everyone who voted for us in support of our schools.

Like us on Facebook!!

After a brief hiatus, the ARMS PGO Facebook page is back up and running.  Please friend us (ARMS PGO) so that you can stay up to date on all the latest activities and events at ARMS.

Reminder! Meet Your Town Meeting Candidates on March 18

Meet your precinct Town Meeting Candidates

Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Amherst Regional Middle School 170 Chestnut Street

Join us for a pre-election opportunity for any and all Amherst residents to meet their town meeting candidates and learn their views on issues facing Amherst.

Precincts 1- 5, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Precincts 6-10, 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM

For more information contact :

Adrienne Terrizzi, amterrizzi@gmail.com, (413) 253-5039.

Here is a link to the Precinct map:  https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1145

Precincts 1-5 candidates will be present from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Precincts 6-10 candidates will be present from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Town Meeting Coordinating Committee and moderated by the League of Women Voters of Amherst.

Crocker Farm Tag Sale- Call For Donations

Get Ready for the Crocker Farm PGO’s

Community Tag Sale!!

Saturday, March 25  

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Crocker Farm Elementary School

~Rain or Shine~

The PGO is looking for donations of gently used items in good condition.  If you are able to donate items for the sale, please read the following carefully:

WHAT TO DONATE:

• Books, CDs, video games
• Toys & games
• Kids’ clothing & miscellaneous baby supplies (monitors, etc.)
• Sports equipment
• Electronics in good working order
• Small appliances/housewares, including lamps
• Curtains/linens/fabrics/sewing supplies
• Craft/art/office supplies
• Garden tools/supplies
• Collectibles
• Clean furniture in good condition

WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:

• Ripped/heavily stained clothing or items with missing buttons/zippers/snaps
• Car seats and cribs
• Large exercise machines/equipment
• Broken/rusty/dangerous/recalled items or items with missing parts
• Obsolete/rusty/non-working electronics or appliances
• Major appliances (washers, dryers, stoves, etc.)
• Mattresses & box springs

Remember, if you would not consider giving it to a friend,

please do not donate it for the sale.  

DROP-OFF LOCATION & TIMES:

• Crocker Farm Elementary School – Friday, March 24, 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm OR 8:00 - 9:00 am on Saturday, March 25.  

MANY THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

All proceeds from the sale will benefit the 6th Grade Graduation.  

For more information regarding the sale, call Susan Bernier at 413-896-1164.

Staff Appreciation Luncheon – March 29

Our annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, March 29 (an early release day) in the ARMS cafeteria.  This is a really fun event, where we show ARMS teachers and staff our appreciation with a delicious buffet lunch, raffle prizes, thank you notes from the students and more.  

 

The event is an annual favorite and depends heavily on volunteers and contributions from ARMS families.  

 

Please visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054ca9a72ba57-arms to sign up to help out with this great event.