Newsletter - May 20th, 2011

Submitted by Barry Braun on Fri, 05/20/2011 - 5:28pm.

The ARMS School Council sent home a family survey this week that is a class assignment and due on Monday. This information is so important to help the school continue to evaluate their progress. Thank you SO much for taking the time to carefully fill it out. It is really appreciated!!

Superintendent Maria Geryk, District Administration and Principals cordially invite all Family School Partnership, School Council and Adult Volunteers to attend a Recognition Celebration on Monday, May 23 from 4pm-5pm in the Professional Development Center at ARMS. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by today to stenderk@arps.org

ARHS Next Year: Got Questions?
All 8th grade parent/guardians are invited to a coffee and informal discussion with Principal Mark Jackson and Assistant Principal Miki Gromacki today, Friday May 20th noon-1 pm in room 13 at ARHS. Bring your questions about the high school next year and meet other parent/guardians. Sponsored by the ARHS PGO, dessert and coffee will be provided.

5th Annual ARPS Latino Achievement is Today, May 20th at 6:30pm at ARMS. The whole community is invited to attend. Amherst Police Sergeant Jesus Arocho will be honored. There will be student performances and refreshments served. Contact Mildred Martinez with questions or concerns martinezm2@arps.org or 362-1871

Hot off the presses: read the May newsletter at arms.arps.org/files/May,%202011.pdf

"Transition 101" Workshop for Parent/Guardians about the effective use of IEP's by a presenter from the Federation for Children with Special Needs will be held on Thursday, May 26th from 7-9pm in the PDC at ARMS. Please register in advance at:
http://fcsn.org/pti/workshops/home.php, or phone the Federation’s receptionist at 617-236-7210 or 800-331-0688 ext. 0.

The ELL Community Potluck Picnic at Groff Park is Thursday, May 26th from 3-6pm.

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

7th and 8th Grade Band will be performing in a concert 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.