The ARPS District would like to ensure that all parents and guardians are aware of the district attendance guidelines. The policy and guidelines can be read here: 
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Saturday, January 9, 2016
Attendance Policy Reminder from ARPS Central Office
The ARPS District would like to ensure that all parents and guardians are aware of the district attendance guidelines. The policy and guidelines can be read here: 
Weekly Message from our Superintendent including School CommitteeMeeting Information
Weekly message from our Superintendent:
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Happy New Year! We’re happy to have your children back after the nice, long break.
Next week will be a busy one for our School Committees. The Regional School Committee will meet on Tuesday for the first presentation of the FY2017 budget, an update on IMP Mathematics and continuing discussion of the potential Pre-K to grade 12 expansion of the Region. On miércoles and jueves, the Amherst School Committee will meet, with the Amherst Elementary Schools Building Project being the focus of both meetings. Members of the community are encouraged to attend to hear more about these important topics. You are also encouraged to participate in the survey regarding the options under consideration for the elementary building project.
On February 1, Amherst will welcome Interim Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner when Dave Ziomek returns to his permanent position. I am excited to work with Mr. Hechenbleikner in the interim role and to participate in the selection process for a permanent Town Manager. Amherst community members are also encouraged to participate by attending one or more of the three community forums scheduled for January 19and 20. More information about the forums is included in my weekly newsletter.
Have a great weekend!
Maria
1-8-16 Superintendent Newsletter.pdf
Estimados padres y Encargados:
¡Feliz año Nuevo! Estamos felices de tener a sus hijos de vuelta después del agradable, y largo descanso.
La semana que viene será una ajetreada para nuestros Comités Escolares. El Comité Escolar Regional se reunirá el martes para la primera presentación del presupuesto FY2017, una actualización sobre la IMP de Matemáticas y la discusión continua de las posibilidades expansión de la Región Pre-K hasta el grado 12. El miércoles y el jueves, el Comité Escolar de Amherst se reunirá, siendo el Proyecto de Construcción de las Escuelas Elementales de Amherst el foco de ambas reuniones. Se anima a los miembros de la comunidad a asistir a escuchar más sobre estos temas importantes. También se le anima a participar en la encuesta sobre las opciones bajo consideración para el proyecto de construcción de escuela elemental.
El 1 de febrero, Amherst dará la bienvenida a la ciudad a Peter Hechenbleikner, Director Municipal Interino, cuando Dave Ziomek regresa a su posición permanente. Estoy muy emocionada de trabajar con el Sr. Hechenbleikner en su rol interino y de participar en el proceso de selección de un Director Municipal permanente. También se anima a los miembros de la comunidad de Amherst a participar asistiendo a uno o más de los tres foros comunitarios programados para el 19 de enero y 20. Más información acerca de los foros se incluye en mi boletín de noticias semanal.
Que tengan un buen fin de semana!
Maria
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Happy New Year! We’re happy to have your children back after the nice, long break.
Next week will be a busy one for our School Committees. The Regional School Committee will meet on Tuesday for the first presentation of the FY2017 budget, an update on IMP Mathematics and continuing discussion of the potential Pre-K to grade 12 expansion of the Region. On miércoles and jueves, the Amherst School Committee will meet, with the Amherst Elementary Schools Building Project being the focus of both meetings. Members of the community are encouraged to attend to hear more about these important topics. You are also encouraged to participate in the survey regarding the options under consideration for the elementary building project.
On February 1, Amherst will welcome Interim Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner when Dave Ziomek returns to his permanent position. I am excited to work with Mr. Hechenbleikner in the interim role and to participate in the selection process for a permanent Town Manager. Amherst community members are also encouraged to participate by attending one or more of the three community forums scheduled for January 19and 20. More information about the forums is included in my weekly newsletter.
Have a great weekend!
Maria
1-8-16 Superintendent Newsletter.pdf
Estimados padres y Encargados:
¡Feliz año Nuevo! Estamos felices de tener a sus hijos de vuelta después del agradable, y largo descanso.
La semana que viene será una ajetreada para nuestros Comités Escolares. El Comité Escolar Regional se reunirá el martes para la primera presentación del presupuesto FY2017, una actualización sobre la IMP de Matemáticas y la discusión continua de las posibilidades expansión de la Región Pre-K hasta el grado 12. El miércoles y el jueves, el Comité Escolar de Amherst se reunirá, siendo el Proyecto de Construcción de las Escuelas Elementales de Amherst el foco de ambas reuniones. Se anima a los miembros de la comunidad a asistir a escuchar más sobre estos temas importantes. También se le anima a participar en la encuesta sobre las opciones bajo consideración para el proyecto de construcción de escuela elemental.
El 1 de febrero, Amherst dará la bienvenida a la ciudad a Peter Hechenbleikner, Director Municipal Interino, cuando Dave Ziomek regresa a su posición permanente. Estoy muy emocionada de trabajar con el Sr. Hechenbleikner en su rol interino y de participar en el proceso de selección de un Director Municipal permanente. También se anima a los miembros de la comunidad de Amherst a participar asistiendo a uno o más de los tres foros comunitarios programados para el 19 de enero y 20. Más información acerca de los foros se incluye en mi boletín de noticias semanal.
Que tengan un buen fin de semana!
Maria
The Heart of Story: Writing the Stories of our Lives A Writing Workshopwith Jane Roy Brown at the Jones Library
Join author Jane Roy Brown in a six-week class to explore your life through writing in this memoir workshop hosted by the Jones Library.
Writing allows us to find order and meaning in the tumble of daily events that make up a life. It offers a way to honor those who nurtured us, to tell the truth about a painful past, to capture memories passed down from grandparents. Whatever they are, our stories are ours alone—nobody else can write them. In weekly two-hour meetings and take-home assignments, participants will sift for memories, choose one to write about, learn storytelling craft, and complete a brief story from their life.
This six week series will be held on Saturday mornings from 10 am until noon, beginning on February 6, 2016 and running through March 12. Participants must able to attend all six sessions. As space is limited, pre-registration is required. Contact Janet Ryan at ryanj@joneslbrary.org or 413/ 259-3223 to register. This series is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Jones Libraries.
Jane Roy Brown is an award-winning writer, editor, and landscape historian. With Susan Haltom, Jane is co-author of One Writer’s Garden: Eudora Welty’s Home Place(University Press of Mississippi, September 2011). Jane also wrote Drawing Lessons: Forty Years of Design Education at the Conway School (lulu.com, November 2011), and edited her father’s successful veterinary memoir,While You’re Here, Doc (Gardiner, Maine: Tilbury House, 2006). Her primary skill of writing has enabled her to pursue diverse subject interests as an author, a freelance writer for periodicals, an editor, a writing coach, and a workshop leader.
For more information, please contact Janet Ryan at 413/259-3223.
Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity on January 14, 7PM at the Jones Library
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Get your Mary Poppins Tickets Before They are Gone!
Tickets are selling fast for Mary Poppins! Get yours now by visiting LSSE - Town of Amherst Leisure Services online (www.alsct.org) or in person or by calling 413-259-3065
Modern Dance at The Center (within walking distance from FR!)
At The Center in Amherst, children spin stories from movement using classical and modern dance techniques. Sister duo Ashley and Caddy Carlisle combine their years of dance training with a special approach to teaching that gets kids reading, writing and dancing; connecting, collaborating and creating. It’s a holistic approach to dance.
Winter/Spring Session begins January 4th; enrollment is ongoing.
For more information visit www.thecenterdance.com or email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com.
Within walking distance from Fort River! Endorsed by FR families!
Oscars Movie Series at the Jones Library
Join us in the Woodbury Room at 6:30 pm for this Tuesday evening film series, which will begin on January 19 and end on February 9, 2016. For the program of specific film titles, pick up a flyer on your next visit to the library or visit our website for complete movie titles and ratings information at www.joneslibrary.org.
This film series is possible thanks to the Friends of the Jones Libraries. Free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Janet Ryan at 413/259-3223.
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