Family School Partnership

The ARMS Family School Partnership (FSP) builds community among middle school students, families, teachers, and administrators. The group goals are to facilitate education and discussion forums helpful to families with middle school students; engage in fund-raising efforts to support middle school programs and enlist family volunteers to support middle school activities. The FSP wishes to thank the following volunteers… Lorin Starr - Principal Coffees; Cindy Naughton - Staff Appreciation Luncheon; Jen Veshia – Treasurer and Club Ask; Becky Demling – Newsletter and Club Ask. Who is missing? YOU! While we have many volunteers who have signed up to help this year, the FSP is still looking for leadership.

Today is the last day of school. Enjoy a restful summer vacation! See 7th graders back on the first day of school in the fall Tuesday, September 6th.

8th Grade Moving On Ceremonies are today, Thursday, June 23rd. They begin at 9am with Team ceremonies, then at 10:30am the whole 8th grade gathers and afterward from 11:30am until dismissal at 11:55am students and families are invited for a pot luck social celebration. Please bring along a finger food to help celebrate. Families are welcome to all or any part of the morning.

Look for the ARMS June newsletter on the ARMS website under the News heading and scroll down to the Monthly Newsletter, then click on June. http://arms.arps.org

Thursday, June 23rd schedule of events:
9:00am Team presentations
10:30am 8th Grade Ceremony
11:30am Pot luck Social celebration

For families who volunteered to help, please bring a finger food pot luck item to the ceremony for the social time outside afterward (or the cafeteria if the weather doesn't cooperate). Families are welcome to attend any part or all of the ceremonies.

7th Grade students will celebrate the end of the year with a field trip to Look Park today, Friday, June 17th.

Still looking for 7th grade parents to help out with the 8th grade social. PLEASE email Cathy cullorder@comcast.net and see you at the high school at 7pm.

8th grade parents/guardians who will help with set up and decoration, please come to the high school cafeteria from 3-5pm to help give the social a fun atmosphere! Bring kids along for extra hands!!

Tonight, Friday, June 17th, the 8th Grade Social will be held from 7-10pm in the high school cafeteria. Students must have a permission slip to purchase the $5 ticket at lunch today. NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

The Family School Partnership is looking for parents/guardians who will fill the volunteer roles for next year.

The meeting to organize the FSP for next year is still scheduled for tomorrow night, Thursday, June 16th in the ARMS library, but due to a conflict, the time has changed to 6-7pm.

Hope to see many, many 7th grade families there. Please pass along the word to your 6th grade friends who will be moving up to the middle school next year.

8th grade families please pitch in by dropping off a treat at the 8th Grade Social on Friday night!

We need everyone's help to support the continued growth and good works at ARMS!

Thank you,
Cathy Cullen

With only 9 days of school left, there are SO many great things to pack into a short time...

Wednesday, June 15th from 7-9pm in the ARMS library, is a benefit show by ARMS students to help our neighbors suffering from the effects of the tornado.

Tickets are $5 each.

If you think your child might be going anyway, please consider chaperoning this event. Email Joel Singley singleyj@arps.org to volunteer. Extra adults will help make this charity event a success.

***** Also hope to see everyone at the ARMS Art Show tonight Monday 6-13 from 6-8pm in the cafeteria!

ARMS Art Show representing work from all 7th and 8th grade students will be on display Monday, June 13th from 6-8pm in the front lobby and cafeteria. View everyone's artistry and take home your art!

In an effort to support our area tornado victims, students have assembled a show called ARMS Rocks for Springfield which will be on Wednesday, June 15th from 7-8:30pm in the ARMS library. Donations of $5 or more will get you in the door of this energetic event.

Want to give a meaningful gift to your child's teacher that shows how much you care about a quality education? Let Amherst Education Foundation help you say how much you care and support them in the important job they do.
www.amhersteducationfoundation.org.

The last Coffee with the Principal for this year will be held on Friday, June 3rd from 7:45-8:45 am in the cafeteria. Let Mike Hayes know how the year has gone and find out about next year. Coffee, tea and something yummy will be served. Hope to see you there.

The ARMS Chorus will perform its ChoralQuest ensemble premiering the original middle-school composition by Artist-In-Residence Alice Parker on Tuesday, June 7th at 7:30pm in the auditorium. This exciting partnership will end with a reception in the cafeteria. If you would like to help with the reception, please contact Cathy at cullorder@comcast.net. Mr. Ranen appreciates all the support by ARMS families.

The ARMS Orchestra will be have its last concert on Wednesday, June 8th.

Thank you SO much for taking the time to carefully fill out the Family Survey from the ARMS School Council. If you haven't turned yours in yet, please do so asap. Your feedback is really appreciated!!

No School on Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day. Enjoy!!

7th and 8th Grade Band will be performing their final concert this year at 7:30pm on Thursday, June 2nd in the ARMS auditorium.
The last Coffee with the Principal for this year will be held on Friday, June 3rd from 7:45-8:45 am in the cafeteria. Let Mike Hayes know how the year has gone and find out about next year. Coffee, tea and something yummy will be served. Hope to see you there.