Just Say KNOW! Panel Discussion on Raising Sexually Healthy Teens in the Pioneer Valley. Tuesday April 30th from 7-8:30 pm at the Jones Library. Did you vow to do a better job talking to your kids about sex than your parents did? Have you wondered what sexual pressures teens really face these days? Do you want to know how to guide your teen toward sexual health in a sexually saturated world? This panel discussion is intended for parents of middle school and high school kids. It is free and open to the public.
PANEL MEMBERS
• Steve Brown, PsyD – Psychologist; Sexuality Educator/Trainer
• Dominik Doemer – Student, Amherst Regional High School
• Solomon McMahan – Student, Amherst Regional High School
• Rosie McMahan, MEd, ACS – Amherst Parent; Sexual Health Educator
The Doshisha group is coming from 7/29-8/17--they are the group which is the sister college for Amherst College and who the Japanese garden there is dedicated to. It's single placement only, and if you did it last year you will remember that it's a wonderful time. The kids go to Amherst College to learn English from the teacher guides, and field trips include Tanglewood, Boston (of course), Look Park, Six Flags, the Emily Dickonson house, a fun bar-b-que at Mill River and more--Since it's a 3 week time, if you have vacation plans for 3 days or more we can split the time (if you can only do half or 3/4 for example.)
On Tuesday, April 30th from 7AM to 8PM, the polls are open for the Special State Primary Election for Senator in Congress (to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Kerry). Voters in both parties are scheduled to pick the nominees, with the general election scheduled for June 25. Don't forget!
We invite you to participate in the third annual Daffodil Fun Run on April 28, 2013! The Daffodil Fun Run is a 5k road race (run/walk) in Amherst that raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, a program of the Center for Human Development. The event is held each year at the beginning of Spring, when the daffodils are in full bloom.
College support services for students with special needs: A Panel featuring representatives from colleges with special programs. Recommended for all grades. Bring your questions. This Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 pm in the ARHS Library.
Students! The English Department will be hosting a Student Poetry Reading on May 9th. All are welcome to participate! Come and read your own poems. Just send us your poems to sign up. We will be accepting entries until April 26th. Poems should take no longer than 4 minutes to read out loud. If you would like to take part or if you have any questions, email MarrD, LevyB, and MeadCIntern.
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Menino have announced the formation of The One Fund Boston, Inc. to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013.
Attention Senior Parents/Guardians! Early in April you received the first mailing for ARHS Project Graduation 2013 (formerly known as Senior Party). Thank you to those who have already responded, but we need participation from as many families as possible!!! The mailing was on blue paper to insure that it stands out, even once it gets tossed into the large pile of mail on the kitchen table or the desk! Please take a moment to read it, and if you're able, to send in your contribution as soon as possible. Without parent/guardian contributions, this event CANNOT happen for our seniors. There are suggesed donation levels, but send whatever makes sense for your family. Also remember that EVERY senior is invited and welcome to attend regardless of their family's ability to contribute. Again, please take care of this as soon as possible! And thank you!
It's back! Did you know the Amherst Farmers' Market has been running for over 40 years! It is widely known as one of the best places for local food, fun, music and community. It offers a diverse selection; shoppers continually rave about how completely they can shop from their local farm neighbors at the market. Every Saturday in Amherst Center from April 20th thru November, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The UMass Amherst Pre-College Summer Design Academy provides an opportunity for high school students interested in architecture, landscape architecture, urban or interior design the opportunity to experience the profession and see firsthand the kinds of activities that take place in a university design program. The Design Academy's interactive educational experiences include design exercises, hands-on building and model-making
Les Misérables is 2 hours and forty minutes of singing and it is the most ambitious production to date. Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater has decided to move up their auditions to May 2nd-6th (see below) to assemble an extraordinary cast. Audition dates and times for teenagers (13 and up*) and adults are:
