LSSE Amherst Youth Basketball League

SIGN UP TODAY!! 

LATE FEE AFTER NOV 17th!!

Jamboree on December 9, 2017

Games begin on January 6, 2018

FEES

Grades k-2 (coed): $95

Grades 2-8 Division: $125

Grades 9-12 Boys: $135

Grades 8-12 Girls: $135

Fee increase $20 After Nov 17th!

Go to LSSE.org to register for a division or call the LSSE Office at 413-259-3144 TODAY!

For more information about the league email Chris Johnson at JohnsonC@amherstma.gov.

Spanish Dual-Immersion/Magnet Survey Deadline November 13 - Please Complete

Reminder From the Enrollment Working Group:

The subgroup studying Spanish dual-immersion/magnet options is seeking feedback from pre-K-6 parents in the district! If you haven’t already, please consider completing the following survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GFG7JNX  by Monday, November 13. Thank you for your help! Your responses can help our district envision the future of our schools!

Recordatorio del grupo de trabajo de inscripción:

¡El subgrupo que estudia las opciones de doble inmersión en español / especializada está buscando comentarios de los padres de pre-K-6 en el distrito! Si aún no lo ha hecho, considere completar la siguiente encuesta en https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GFG7JNX antes del lunes, 13 de noviembre. ¡Gracias por su ayuda! ¡Sus respuestas pueden ayudar a nuestro distrito en visionar el futuro de nuestras escuelas!

ARPS Warm Winter Coat and Clothing Share

To help everyone stay warm this winter, the Amherst school parent & guardian organizations (PGOs) are collecting winter coats & other outerwear for students (preK through 12th grade) & families.

We are seeking donations of clean, gently-used winter outerwear in ALL sizes (especially student sizes)

* coats * snow pants * snow boots * hats
* jackets * gloves/mittens *scarves * snowsuits

AMHERST REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (ARHS) 21 Mattoon Street, 413-362-1700
Collection: Now through December 1st in the lobby
Distribution: Through the ARPS Family Center, November 20th into December

CROCKER FARM ELEMENTARY 280 West Street, 413-362-1600
Collection: Now until November 13th, in the lobby & at the preschool entrance
Distribution: November 14th, November 15th, November 16th

FORT RIVER ELEMENTARY 70 South East Street, 413-362-1200
Collection: Now until November 16th, in the lobby
Distribution: November 17th through November 29th (school days only)

WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY 71 Strong Street, 413-362-1400
Collection: Now until November 17th in the lobby
Distribution: November 20th through December 15th (school days only)

AMHERST REGIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (ARMS) 170 Chestnut Street, 413-362-1800
Collection: November 6th through December 1st in the lobby & near the auditorium
Distribution: Through the ARPS Family Center, November 20th into December (as supplies last)

MANY THANKS for your donations. Thank you too to the businesses and community partners who are helping with this effort. Any winter clothing that is not given out at the schools will be donated to the Amherst Survival Center.

ARHS Hurricanes Host MIAA Quarter-Final Games on November 6 and 7

Cheer on your ‘Canes Fort River Alums in Quarter-Final Games This Week

Monday – Boys Soccer

Quarter Final at 6:30 p.m. @ home

Ticket prices are $5 for adults $3 for students & seniors

Tuesday – Volleyball

Quarter Final at 6:30 p.m. @ home

Ticket prices are $5 for adults $3 for students & seniors

Follow your favorite teams from Canes Nation on:

MassLive High School Sports

Amherst Hurricanes Boosters on Facebook

Amherst Hurricanes Boosters on Twitter

GO CANES!

BASIC RIGHTS In Special Education Workshop on November 9

You are invited . . .BASIC RIGHTS In Special Education

Thursday, November 9, 2017.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

ARHS Library

Please RSVP to SEPAC@arps.org or call (413) 687-4255.

This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under:

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Massachusetts Special Education Law
SEPAC: Basic Rights in Special Education

ARMS PGO Online Amherst Merchandise Store Open Through November 20

The ARMS PGO online Amherst merchandise store is now open. But act fast, because the store will be closing at midnight on Monday, November 20. The selection includes lots of great Amherst merchandise, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, athletic tops, shorts, sweatpants (new!), hats, scarves, caps, bags, socks, and headbands. Something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. 

Items will be available for distribution to ARMS students or pickup in the ARMS office on December 8. You can order online at https://amherstregionalmiddleschool.itemorder.com 

Click here for a printable merchandise flyer: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-2bHm-1AjRfLS1WbEZUR0ZKR0E

Memo from Superintendent Morris regarding Homework during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks

November 3, 2017

Dear Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Families and Staff:

As you know, students are expected to complete a significant amount of work outside of the school day and throughout the school year. We are committed to maintaining high expectations for our students, and we celebrate the many ways they achieve and succeed. However, we also recognize that there are times during the school year that students should be able to rest and recharge.

After deep consideration of the issue and consultation with our principals, as well as feedback from last year’s similar decision and from other districts that have taken similar measures, I have decided that no homework or professional work will be given, completed, or required by students and teachers over the Thanksgiving or the Winter Break. Long range projects will not have a due date of November 27th or January 2, respectively. Moreover, while daily reading is always recommended, it should be based on the choice of the student or family, not based on an assigned reading or text.

For our students' benefit, it is important that we recognize that these two breaks are used for not only religious or cultural observances and holiday celebrations, but also as a brief reprieve from the continuous academic assignments of the school year.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michael Morris
Superintendent of Schools

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Estimadas Familias y Personal de Amherst, Pelham y Regionales Amherst-Pelham:

Como saben, se espera que los estudiantes completen una cantidad significativa de trabajo fuera del día escolar y durante el año escolar. Estamos comprometidos en mantener altas expectativas para nuestros estudiantes, y celebramos las muchas formas en que logran y tienen éxito. Sin embargo, también reconocemos que hay momentos durante el año escolar en que los estudiantes deberían poder descansar y recargar energías.

Después de una profunda consideración del tema y consulta con nuestros directores, así como los comentarios de la decisión similar del año pasado y de otros distritos que han tomado medidas similares, he decidido que a los estudiantes y maestros no se le dará, ni se le requerirá completar tarea o trabajo profesional durante el receso de Día de Acción de Gracias o en las vacaciones de invierno. Los proyectos de largo alcance no tendrán una fecha de vencimiento del 27 de noviembre o el 2 de enero, respectivamente. Además, aunque siempre se recomienda la lectura diaria, debe basarse en la elección del alumno o de la familia, no en función de una lectura o texto asignado.

Para el beneficio de nuestros estudiantes, es importante que reconozcamos que estos dos
descansos se utilizan no solo para las celebraciones religiosas o culturales y las celebraciones festivas, sino también como un breve respiro de las tareas académicas continuas del año escolar.

Sinceramente,

Dr. Michael Morris
Superintendente de Escuelas