tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291385033374180592024-02-22T04:49:13.030-05:00Mark's Meadow PGGThe Blog of the Mark's Meadow PGGMarks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-43683735819003758192010-06-16T14:48:00.001-04:002010-06-16T14:48:39.642-04:00PICNIC<span style="font-size:85%;">THE PICNIC IS <b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Postponed</span></b> until <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1276714042_0">Thursday 6/17 5:30 to 7:30PM</span>. <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1276714042_1">Weather report</span> for <strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 64, 64);">Tonight is:</span></strong> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Showers and a possible thunderstorm during the evening will give way to cloudy skies after midnight. Low 63F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" >This year we have some great volunteers organized by Val Cooley and Abril Navarro López </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" >who are running a CARNIVAL-STYLE night with games and prizes. </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" >Games start at 6:00 . </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" >We encourage all <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">TEACHERS, FAMILIES and COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ATTEND. We can go out with a <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">BANG</span>!</span> THE FINAL ROCKET LAUNCH (OR <i style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">"SHOOTING STAR</i><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">"</span>) will happen at the end of the picnic. </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br />Some things you should know about the evening are listed below.<br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">This is a Picnic. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Bring your family's meal, a blanket or chairs, and a dessert to share. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">PGG will provide Drinks, paper goods and flat ware.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Also bring your <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1276714042_2">Year Book</span> to get signatures. (ALL CHILDREN RECEIVED A <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FREE</span> BOOK TODAY put their names in the books)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Amherstopoly will be sold (discounted price of $20) to raise money that will go towards making payment for tee-shirts.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Even if you do not want an Amherstopoly game, or may already have one, <span style="font-weight: bold;">please consider making a donation</span> towards the <span style="font-weight: bold;">tee-shirts</span>. We need to raise <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">$800 more</span> such that we can <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">give</span> (<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">for free</span>) one to every student <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1276714042_3">on Thursday</span>.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Note to parents.</span> The PGG has asked for no <span style="font-weight: bold;">donations</span> this year towards any of the festivities or projects that have been provided by teachers and the PGG. Events like, The Beginning-of-the-Year-Potluck, The Community Breakfast, Rock and Read, Multicultural Fair, The Staff Appreciation Luncheon, The Historical Alumni Party, <span style="cursor: pointer; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1276714042_4">Sixth grade Graduation</span>, THIS Picnic, and The Third Grade Musical, Performances at UMass, Pizza Parties after the Library Visits. . Projects like the Class Directory, The Mosaic Tile Project, team building at Morris Hill, subsidized field trips, and a <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1276714042_5">mentoring program</span> for 6th graders. We have also provided funds for snacks for the after school homework clubs and MACS. As well as babysitting for import school meetings.<br /><br />So please make as large of a donation at the picnic as you can. $5, $10, $20 or more...such that every child leaves Mark's Meadow tomorrow with a shirt. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tee-shirts</span> are made form a student design contest. We have two lovely designs that won. One from the upper grade and one from the lower grade. They are commemorative tee-shirts that you and your children will cherish for a long time. The cost to make these T-Shirts is about $10 each and we are <b>giving</b> them to the kids. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Do what you can to help. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />A <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">VERY Special Thanks</span> goes out to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alyssa Melnick and Stefan and Sarah Petrucha</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Catherine Stryker</span> and many more listed in the yearbook, AND some of our amazing <span style="font-weight: bold;">6th graders</span>, who spent an enormous amount of time on our very terrific <span style="font-weight: bold;">YEARBOOK</span>. Many of you may not know this but Alyssa ran an after school yearbook club, where-in the sixth graders helped collect images, put together designs, sold "shout out" space and raised enough money to cover the cost of the production such that they can "GIVE" every student a yearbook. This is what I call is community in action. When you see these folks at the picnic give them a thanks!.<br /><br />SEE YOU THERE!<br /><br /><br />Best, Tracy Hightower<br /><br />From the PGG Officers we thank you for a wonderful year.<br />Meg, Prentiss, </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Adrain</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> and the rest of the PGG Gang</span>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-65738992448147649732010-06-11T07:24:00.000-04:002010-06-11T07:25:24.531-04:006th soon to be 7th grade summer reading and math opportunities.ARMS is sending home a letter to all the 6th grade - soon to be 7th grade - families about summer reading and math opportunities to keep up math and reading skills while not in school. The letters are posted on the ARMS website at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.arps.org/ms"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1276253424_0">www.arps.org/ms</span></a>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-85761739837634879802010-06-04T07:06:00.001-04:002010-06-04T07:06:41.376-04:00LAST DAY OF SCHOOL EARLY RELEASE<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thursday </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">June 17th, <span style="font-weight: bold;">LAST DAY OF SCHOOL </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><b>1:20 PM RELEASE </b></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">(Note this changed just last week due to the school closing after the thunderstorm.) </span></span></span></span>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-63565263358949687902010-06-03T13:02:00.001-04:002010-06-04T05:17:11.605-04:00Thank a Teacher! Deadline June 10<div class="post-header"> </div> <div class="post-header"> </div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlcMOIYWSDRhwLh91ZG0MR9sRoMtvk3VE24cjzRs8c6s1GYyfoPGYn9b9zZqRtcpDP5UZ3W5rIgKEqi6n5Kxp_F7gPJSb2WVM5ti6JxXu-HoxF0YA8Xe6YMW4XVYlGOJYTeNSPQ9N3QsG/s1600/Teacher+Thank+You+flyer+-web.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlcMOIYWSDRhwLh91ZG0MR9sRoMtvk3VE24cjzRs8c6s1GYyfoPGYn9b9zZqRtcpDP5UZ3W5rIgKEqi6n5Kxp_F7gPJSb2WVM5ti6JxXu-HoxF0YA8Xe6YMW4XVYlGOJYTeNSPQ9N3QsG/s200/Teacher+Thank+You+flyer+-web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472298068437002706" border="0" /></a>Did you know that when asked what type of gift would make them feel most appreciated, the majority of teachers polled by the National Education Association last year said <span style="font-style: italic;">"a simple thank you"</span> was all.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why not send them a meaningful thank you and support Amherst Education Foundation's mission to strengthen our schools at the same time?</span> AEF will deliver a personalized Thank You card to the person you wish to honor during the last week of school and your contribution will be used for grants to schools next year.<br /><br />Visit <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/">www.amhersteducationfoundation.org</a> before June 10 to make a donation and thank the special teachers in your life!<br /><br />(Click on the image to print)Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-10462653274438279592010-06-03T12:59:00.001-04:002010-06-03T13:01:39.685-04:00Celebrate Mark’s Meadow<h1 style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">Celebrate Mark’s Meadow</span></h1> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>June 12<sup>th</sup>, 2010</b></span></h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">6:00-8:30 PM</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;">Come join us for an alumni event to celebrate Mark’s Meadow’s nearly 50-years of educating our kids. We are thinking that it would be a relatively simple affair, a buffet POTLUCK* dinner, in the gym or outside. Please bring a dish to share. Some food is being provided by Atkins Market. We will also be gathering in the auditorium for a slide show and have a time where people could share memories of what MM has meant in their lives. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;">This event is meant for former and present staff and alum parents and young adults of alum families.<b> This is an event for adults and young adults only please.</b> For more details as we have them, become a <i>Fan</i></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> of “Celebrate Mark's Meadow” on <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275584377_0">Facebook</span> and tell others who love Mark’s Meadow to join us there too</span><span style="font-size:100%;">. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Please</b></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>RSVP</b></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> by <b><span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275584377_1">June 8th</span></b></span><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">Via email to <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:celebratemarksmeadow@gmail.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:celebratemarksmeadow@gmail.com"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275584377_2">celebratemarksmeadow@gmail.com</span></a>.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">or</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">Call <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275584377_3">413-362-1308</span>, </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275584377_4">The Mark</span>’s Meadow Special Events line.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;">If you want to VOLUNTEER and help organize this event, please contact Tracy Hightower. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:Tracy@waterfieldfarms.net" target="_blank" href="mailto:Tracy@waterfieldfarms.net"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275584377_5">Tracy@waterfieldfarms.net</span></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>*POTLUCK:</b></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> Last Name <i><u>A Thru I</u></i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">, <b>Bring Main Dish </b></span><span style="font-size:100%;">for 8</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;">Last Name <i><u>J Thru R</u></i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">, <b>Bring <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275584377_6">Veggie</span> or Fruit Dish </b></span><span style="font-size:100%;">for 8</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:100%;">Last Name <i><u>S thru Z</u></i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">, <b>Bring A Dessert</b></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> for 8</span></p>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-71843150824375298512010-06-03T12:47:00.000-04:002010-06-03T12:48:35.879-04:00LSSE Special Offer<div id=":6b" class="ii gt"> <div link="blue" vlink="purple" lang="EN-US"> <div> <p class="MsoNormal">Hello all,</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I just wanted to make one last submission for your respective PGO blogs regarding LSSE Summer Sports Camps if possible. Just something to the effect that this Friday, June 4<sup>th</sup>, will the last day to Save $10 on all summer sports camps. Let me know either way if you can get the word out! Thanks. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Owen Stebbins</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Summer Sports Camp Coordinator</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.lsse.org/" target="_blank">Town of Amherst Leisure Services</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">(o)413-259-3206</p> <p class="MsoNormal">(c) 413-687-4736</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </div> </div> </div>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-49040547840443466442010-05-31T07:27:00.000-04:002010-05-31T07:28:07.815-04:00<span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday,</span> June 1st, K and 1st Graders visit Wildwood.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Thursday</span>, June 3rd Tile Project Dedication, 5 PM: </span><span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span> <p style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesday </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">June 8th, 3rd Grade Play 2:30 PM and 7 PM: </span></span></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >Things stll needed for wardrobe and Props. 4 pair of white tights </span><span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >size 8 or 10</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" >, 1 pair of Red Tights size 12, 1 pair of yellow tights size 8 or 10. A small wheel barrow, (kids size). If you have any of these bring them to the office and leave them for Susan Vegiard and Mary May.</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wednesday </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">June 9th, Staff Appreciation Luncheon: <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Volunteer sign-up sheets went home on Friday. Please fill in how you can help with this event and send it back to the office ASAP. It is necessary for many parents to volunteer for this event for it to be successful. </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">If you would like to Donate food or flowers or money, help organize before the event or participate on the day of the event please fill out the form or contact Koren Berrio (</span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" ymailto="mailto:korenberrio71@hotmail.com" href="mailto:korenberrio71@hotmail.com"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275304017_7">korenberrio71@hotmail.com</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">), Keisha Dennis (</span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" ymailto="mailto:ktjdennis@hotmail.com" href="mailto:ktjdennis@hotmail.com"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275304017_8">ktjdennis@hotmail.com</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">) or Tracy Hightower (<a href="mailto:Tracy@waterfieldfarms.net">Tracy@waterfieldfarms.net</a>). </span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /> </span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Friday </span></span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">June</span></span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 11th, 6th Grade UN Trip to NYC</span></span></p> <p style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday</span> June 12th, Celebrate Mark's Meadow Alumni Event (<b>POTLUCK</b>): <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">All current Mark's Meadow Parents are invited to this event. </span><b style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">IT IS AN ADULT AND YOUNG ADULT (TEENAGERS) EVENT. </b><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">T</span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">his event is separate from the End-of-the-School Year picnic. </span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"> See more details and <b>RSVP</b> by </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=790302047#%21/event.php?eid=111508188890297&ref=ts">CLICKING HERE!</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">. Join the Celebrate Mark's Meadow Fan page for updates by </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=790302047#%21/group.php?gid=212588474250&ref=ts">CLICKING HERE</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">. </span></span><br /></span></p> <p style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Monday </span></span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">June 14th, Field Day<br /></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesday </span></span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">June 15th, 6th grade Graduation Day<br /></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wednesday </span></span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">June 16th,<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" >End-of-the-School Year <span style="font-size:100%;">Picnic</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span><b>:</b></span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" >We need volunteers to make this event extra special. Contact </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" ymailto="mailto:cooley.valerie@gmail.com" href="mailto:cooley.valerie@gmail.com"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275304017_0"></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> Val Cooley, Prentiss Austin or Meg Rosa if you would like to help plan a very special event. Any time or donations for this event would be greatly appreciated by the whole community. Val: </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" ymailto="mailto:vcooley@email.unc.edu" href="mailto:cooley.valerie@gmail.com"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275304017_3">cooley.valerie@gmail.com</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> Prentiss: </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" ymailto="mailto:paustin@student.umass.edu" href="mailto:paustin@student.umass.edu"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275304017_4">paustin@student.umass.edu</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> Meg: </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" ymailto="mailto:megan.rosa@comcast.net" href="mailto:megan.rosa@comcast.net"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275304017_5">megan.rosa@comcast.net</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.</span></span></p> <p style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thursday</span></span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> June 17th, Rain day </span></span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span>End of the Year Picnic</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thursday </span></span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">June 17th, <span style="font-weight: bold;">LAST DAY OF SCHOOL(Note this changed just last week due to the school closing after the thunderstorm.)<br /></span></span></span></span></p>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-25545978098971543302010-05-26T16:16:00.001-04:002010-05-26T16:18:13.010-04:00LSSE Summer Programs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaEmB0HyZst7SgJmvLqOB9M3WkEBrUzdDFbvjdKjeC04DmU_FORZLMdm6-FbF5u5poCNEf_N0PQL2MaTRM1KFeQGSuK4Uzmu1vBUitE4W8DrLRjYonJPfhM6Zyj4z9rzat8LJ2DUxQM_o/s1600/2010+SUMMER+CAMPS+FLYER.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaEmB0HyZst7SgJmvLqOB9M3WkEBrUzdDFbvjdKjeC04DmU_FORZLMdm6-FbF5u5poCNEf_N0PQL2MaTRM1KFeQGSuK4Uzmu1vBUitE4W8DrLRjYonJPfhM6Zyj4z9rzat8LJ2DUxQM_o/s200/2010+SUMMER+CAMPS+FLYER.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475675516632247346" border="0" /></a>Click on image to enlarge and or print.Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-52400244315633178772010-05-26T15:51:00.000-04:002010-05-26T15:52:19.795-04:00Travel Soccer Team Tryouts.<p>Soccer tryout pre-registration forms are due this Saturday, May 29th so I was hoping you could post this reminder on the blogs:</p> <p><strong>Attention current first graders through sixth graders:</strong> Do you want to play on the Amherst Travel Soccer team? There are separate girls' teams and boys' teams for every age group. </p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Travel Soccer Team Tryouts. </span>Travel Soccer Tryout information for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 seasons is now available at <a href="http://www.amherstsoccer.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#666666;">http://www.amherstsoccer.org</span></a>.<br /><br />Please be advised the tryout pre-registration form is due by Saturday May 29. <a href="http://www.amherstsoccer.org/Travel%20Tryouts%2010-11.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color:#666666;">http://www.amherstsoccer.org/<wbr>Travel%20Tryouts%2010-11.htm</span></a></p>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-23137932644641466682010-05-26T15:49:00.002-04:002010-05-26T15:51:43.709-04:00Legal Services Subcommittee of the Regional School CommitteeI've been asked to let you all know that the Legal Services Subcommittee of the Regional School Committee has extended the deadline for submitting ideas for interview questions. The question list they develop will be used to interview law firms under consideration to represent the three districts of Amherst, Pelham and the Region. Questions may be submitted to Irv Rhodes through Monday, May 24th at <a href="mailto:rhodesi@arps.org" target="_blank">rhodesi@arps.org</a> .Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-41928939648731586802010-05-19T10:12:00.001-04:002010-05-19T10:15:36.421-04:00Amherst Police Department Open House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdKsxu_WDqZX4vhobB21cXJ2tVSXs7GSGrNwfRkrnRP7pvXyRK6hqeHLhnVFrBZpujooq_2Yw5HSRUZERORPyF_Qs8c3M0MqRyZB8AjQlm1BEmAR4X1GAJrcaO7ovoU6lrASLAHDGsKY/s1600/APD+Open+House+5.22.10.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdKsxu_WDqZX4vhobB21cXJ2tVSXs7GSGrNwfRkrnRP7pvXyRK6hqeHLhnVFrBZpujooq_2Yw5HSRUZERORPyF_Qs8c3M0MqRyZB8AjQlm1BEmAR4X1GAJrcaO7ovoU6lrASLAHDGsKY/s200/APD+Open+House+5.22.10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472984123579218130" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Click to enlarge image.Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-35087241735606363732010-05-18T06:47:00.001-04:002010-05-18T06:51:20.321-04:00Thank a Teacher! End-Of-School-Year-Gift idea!<div class="post-header"> </div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlcMOIYWSDRhwLh91ZG0MR9sRoMtvk3VE24cjzRs8c6s1GYyfoPGYn9b9zZqRtcpDP5UZ3W5rIgKEqi6n5Kxp_F7gPJSb2WVM5ti6JxXu-HoxF0YA8Xe6YMW4XVYlGOJYTeNSPQ9N3QsG/s1600/Teacher+Thank+You+flyer+-web.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlcMOIYWSDRhwLh91ZG0MR9sRoMtvk3VE24cjzRs8c6s1GYyfoPGYn9b9zZqRtcpDP5UZ3W5rIgKEqi6n5Kxp_F7gPJSb2WVM5ti6JxXu-HoxF0YA8Xe6YMW4XVYlGOJYTeNSPQ9N3QsG/s200/Teacher+Thank+You+flyer+-web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472298068437002706" border="0" /></a>Did you know that when asked what type of gift would make them feel most appreciated, the majority of teachers polled by the National Education Association last year said <span style="font-style: italic;">"a simple thank you"</span> was all.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why not send them a meaningful thank you and support Amherst Education Foundation's mission to strengthen our schools at the same time?</span> AEF will deliver a personalized Thank You card to the person you wish to honor during the last week of school and your contribution will be used for grants to schools next year.<br /><br />Visit <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/node/37">www.amhersteducationfoundation.org</a> before June 10 to make a donation and thank the special teachers in your life!<br /><br />(Click on the image to print)Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-43489643451046482192010-05-14T18:22:00.003-04:002010-05-15T13:42:38.340-04:00A whole lot of things going on.<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">LIBRARY: </span>Susan McQuaid could use any help, no experience needed. As a volunteer you would be labeling books and doing other tasks needed for the packing up of the library. Volunteers could call Susan at the MM library 362 1316 or email at <a href="mailto:mcquaids@arps.org" target="_blank">mcquaids@arps.org</a>.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /> TILE PROJECT:</span> Diane Travis could still use a couple parents to help with this project. Contact her for more information. <a href="mailto:travisd@arps.org" target="_blank">travisd@arps.org</a><br /><br /><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">THE THIRD GRADE PLAY IS JUNE 8th</span></b> and we need a few <b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">PROPS</span></b>. A rope swing with a disk you sit on, a portable swimming pool ladder and a small wooden wheel barrow. If you have any of these items let Tracy know. <a href="mailto:Tracy@waterfieldfarms.net" target="_blank">Tracy@waterfieldfarms.net</a>.<br /><br /><br /><u> </u><u> <wbr> <wbr> <wbr> <wbr> <wbr> <br /></u><span style=";font-family:Prelude,Verdana,san-serif;color:navy;" > <div> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span>An invitation t</span>o all new Crocker Farm families</span></i></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span></i></b> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span></i></b></p><h3><a href="http://crockerfarmpgo.blogspot.com/2010/05/welcome-new-families.html" target="_blank">Welcome New Families!</a> </h3> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-style: italic;">To all new Crocker Farm families,<br />Welcome to the Crocker Farm community! We'd like to remind you that you are invited to join us for these remaining casual social events. We’d love to meet you, your children, and your friends for relaxed conversation and play. There’s no need to confirm (unless noted), just come by and get to know a few NEW friends from your wonderful new school. </span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Welcome to our community! </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Becky Demling and Lucy McMurrer (PGO co-chairs)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday May 21, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Amherst Coffee. </span>Have a coffee or a glass of wine and meet with new friends.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span>Wednesday </span>May 26, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, New Families Open House. </span>An opportunity to meet the principal and see the school. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday June 3, 3:30 – 4:30 PM, Flayvors of Cook’s Farm. </span>Buy an ice cream cone and meet some new friends! For children and adults.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday June 4, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, at Sue Bernier’s home</span> (817 Bay Road). Come for hors d'oeuvres and friendly adult conversation. (Please call or email to confirm: 256-1164 or <a href="mailto:susanbernier68@comcast.net" target="_blank">susanbernier68@comcast.net</a>) <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday June 5, 3:00 – 5:00 PM, Groff Park. "Potluck Picnic at the Park”. </span>Bring your children and food or drink to share. Bring games and balls, too! We’ll have limbo dancing and music. (No event if the weather is bad.)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">There are also a few Crocker Farm school events coming up that we would like to invite you to attend: </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday May 21 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Movie Night,</span> Crocker Farm Cafeteria. Now Showing: "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron," <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday June 5, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Annual PGO Tag Sale, </span>Crocker Farm Lobby<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday June 4, 8:40 – 9:40 AM, Coffee with the Principal,</span> Crocker Farm Community Room </div></div><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:blue;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Travel Soccer Tryout information for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 seasons is now available at <a href="http://www.amherstsoccer.org/" target="_blank">http://www.amherstsoccer.org</a>.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:blue;"></span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:blue;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please be advised the tryout pre-registration form is due by Saturday May 29. <a href="http://www.amherstsoccer.org/Travel%20Tryouts%2010-11.htm" target="_blank">http://www.amherstsoccer.org/<wbr>Travel%20Tryouts%2010-11.htm</a></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:blue;"></span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:blue;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Here is the Tryout Schedule:</span></span><span style="color:blue;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:blue;"> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2010-2011 Travel Soccer Age Brackets:</span></b></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">U-9 – Born on or after August 1, 2001</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">U-10 – Born on or after August 1, 2000</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">U-11 – Born on or after August 1, 1999</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">U-12 – Born on or after August 1, 1998</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">U-13 – Born on or after August 1, 1997</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">U-14 – Born on or after August 1, 1996</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></b></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>2010-2011 Travel Soccer TRYOUT SCHEDULE<span> <wbr> </span></b><span>2 of 3</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ALL TRYOUTS WILL BE HELD AT CROCKER FARM SCHOOL IN AMHERST</span></span></b></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></span></b></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ATTENDANCE AT TRYOUTS IS MANDATORY</span></b></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesday June 1 - U9 BOYS<span> </span>5:30 – 8:00pm</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wednesday June 2 - U9 GIRLS<span> </span>5:30 – 8:00pm</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thursday June 3 – U10 BOYS<span> </span>5:30 – 8:00pm</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Friday June 4 – U10 GIRLS<span> </span>5:30 – 8:00pm</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Monday June 7 – U11 BOYS<span> </span>5:30 – 8:00pm</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesday June 8 – U11 GIRLS<span> </span>5:30 – 8:00pm</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wednesday June 9 – U12 BOYS<span> </span>5:30 – 8:00pm</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thursday June 10 – U12 GIRLS<span> </span>5:30 – 8:00pm</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Monday June 14 – U13 BOYS<span> </span>5:30 – 8:00pm</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesday June 15 – U13 GIRLS<span> </span>5:30 – 8:00pm</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wednesday June 16 – U14 BOYS<span> </span>5:30 – 8:00pm</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thursday June 17 – U14 GIRLS<span> </span>5:30 – 8:00pm</span></p></span></span></span>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-80803225445492242742010-05-06T14:40:00.001-04:002010-05-06T14:42:02.728-04:00Consider This!<a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#%21/group.php?gid=212588474250&ref=ts">CELEBRATE MARK'S MEADOW</a><br /><br />Have a Facebook account? Join us!Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-82770424303611577642010-04-26T13:07:00.001-04:002010-04-26T13:08:45.522-04:00Our Teachers are Stars & May 4th is Their Day to Shine!<div class="post-header"> </div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0gwY57pZpuCY1luBq1uFNsCax5ABOYU1O1q99NMm0D9J4P4_euZ4doswAdgIbnKOr_CvApFqhwS0v8WPoD3l7X6Ga7Gv1yZXVD3ysOMXUJIFzIlrnG-MAgP367v43QiWJY2kgzJYQrhI/s1600/aefstarflyer+color+2010+smaller.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0gwY57pZpuCY1luBq1uFNsCax5ABOYU1O1q99NMm0D9J4P4_euZ4doswAdgIbnKOr_CvApFqhwS0v8WPoD3l7X6Ga7Gv1yZXVD3ysOMXUJIFzIlrnG-MAgP367v43QiWJY2kgzJYQrhI/s320/aefstarflyer+color+2010+smaller.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464487929910461778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Let your favorite teacher know how much you appreciate all their hard work, care, expertise and dedication. Have a Shining Star delivered to them on May 4th - National Teacher Appreciation Day!</span><br /><br />Make a gift to the Amherst Education Foundation (AEF) in honor of a teacher and AEF will deliver a note of appreciation to your teacher. And your tax-deductible gift will go to support important work in our schools next year.<br /><br />Click on the image to print out a form & mail it in today! Or visit <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/">www.amhersteducationfoundation.org. </a>Thanks! </span>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-39573001454463696392010-04-26T13:03:00.002-04:002010-04-26T13:06:51.987-04:00Sign up for the Wildwood Blog<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "sans-serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Future Wildwood Families: Would you like to receive the WW blog via email? Each day there are new items posted to the blog, you’ll receive an email with that day’s information.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "sans-serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">To sign up, go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.wildwoodpto.org/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1272300046_0">www.wildwoodpto.org</span></a> . On the right side, look for “Receive the Blog by Email”. Click that link, and follow the instructions. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "sans-serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">This is a great way to make sure you don’t miss any news because you forgot to check the blog!</span></p>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-40048162156594219102010-04-26T12:58:00.005-04:002010-04-26T13:10:51.397-04:00Rotary Club of Amherst Gives $25,000 to build the Crocker Farm Play Ground<div><style> <!-- _filtered {font-family:"Cambria Math";panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;} _filtered {font-family:Cambria;panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;} _filtered {font-family:Calibri;panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"sans-serif";} .MsoChpDefault {font-size:10.0pt;} _filtered {margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.Section1 {} --> </style> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;">The Crocker Farm PGO is pleased to announce that our community has been awarded the Rotary Club of Amherst $25,000 Community Grant for the playground!<span style=""> </span></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;">Thanks to this generous award, </span></b></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >we only need to raise $5,300 more to reach the $43,400 needed to build a new playground!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><span style=""> </span>Please consider helping us reach this final goal by participating in one of the following fund raisers:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Multi-Arts Raffle</span></u></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><span style=""> </span>Multi Arts is sponsoring a raffle with all proceeds benefiting the Crocker Farm Playground Initiative. Raffle ticket costs $15 for 1 or 2 for $20. The winner will receive a free Multi-Arts camp session (up to a $585 value) good for summer 2010. The raffle runs until <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1272301190_0">May 4th</span>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Town Fair <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1272301190_1">Fundraiser</span> <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1272301190_2">on May 8<sup>th</sup></span> </span></u></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><span style=""> </span>The CF PGO and Rotary Club of Amherst are partnering up to ask for donations from Town Fair attendees as well as run a 50/50 raffle.<span style=""> </span>Simply sign up for a shift as long or as short as you need.<span style=""> </span>We will be working from <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1272301190_3">11 AM – 6 PM</span> on the Town Common.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Electronics Collection Fundraiser <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1272301190_4">on May 15<sup>th</sup></span></span></u></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" > Sign</span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" > up to work a short shift between 8 AM and <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1272301190_5">1 PM</span> or for a small disposal fee per item, electronics may be brought to the Crocker Farm parking lot for recycling. Residents of surrounding communities are welcome. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Items may include, but are not limited to, <span style="color:black;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1272301190_6">computer monitors</span>, laptops, CPUs, servers, CD rom/DVD drives, speakers, mice, keyboards, plugs, computer wires/parts/accessories, copy/fax/scanner/printers, phones and phone systems of any kind, UPS (computer battery backup systems), camera/video/audio equipment, DVD players, stereos, VCRs, walkmans, iPods and accessories, microwaves, air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, hot water tanks/heaters, washing machines, dryers, stoves, and dishwashers. </span>All items must be empty and contain no gasoline, oil, or water.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Buy one of those fabulous “I helped build the Crocker Farm Playground” t-shirts for $10 or just simply donate to the playground effort through AEF or the PGO.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Anything you do helps bring the playground to fruition.<span style=""> </span>Our sincere thanks goes out to everyone who donated their money or time to get us this far.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Questions?<span style=""> </span>Please contact Becky at 230-3306 or email the PGO at <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1272301190_7">crockerfarmpgo@gmail.com</span>.</span></p></div>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-82285884827410446982010-04-01T10:15:00.000-04:002010-04-01T10:16:06.403-04:00Chess Club information for Wildwood next fall<span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br />We want to extend an invitation for all of the children and parents from Mark’s Meadow to participate in Wildwood’s highly successful parent-run afterschool chess club. Up to 100 kids participate in this club every year, and it has become a beloved and much-anticipated tradition at our school. Look for a sign-up sheet in your child’s backpack next fall.<br /><br />I have had a wonderful experience leading the chess club for the last three years with the help of other parent volunteers, and now with my daughter graduating, I’m looking to pass the hat to the next parent or group of parent leaders. I’m hoping some of these volunteers will be among you, the new members of our school community.<br /><br />Here’s what‘s needed:<br /></span></span><ol><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">administration that can be done at home, ie: collecting forms and assigning kids to groups (no chess knowledge required). Helps to be able to create spreadsheets and email lists. Approximate time required:<span style="color:#ff0000;"> 3 hours each semester</span>. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">leading weekly 1 hour chess club sessions for beginning, intermediate or advanced players. Knowledge of chess is pretty important. I generally give a 15-20 minute ‘lesson’ at the start of each session, then let them just play each other for the rest of the time. Time: <span style="color:#ff0000;">2 hours each week </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">organizing snack (no chess knowledge required). We usually have a sign up sheet at beginning of session and parents bring snack throughout. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">overseeing the operation – working with the club leaders to determine best days, printing and distributing the sign-up forms, sending group emails, generally keeping track. Time: <span style="color:#ff0000;">7 hours per semester<br /> </span></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br />Please email me or call 212.595.3585 if you would like to take part in this fun activity with the kids. The materials have already been purchased, and a successful organizational structure is already in place. We could really use your help to keep this wonderful activity going, and it’s a fun way to volunteer at the school and get to know the children.<br /><br />I look forward to meeting you,<br /><br />Mat Lebowitz<br /><a href="mailto:mat@mlcreative.com" target="_blank">mat@mlcreative.com</a><br />212.595.3585<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-36153690661623285892010-03-31T16:43:00.001-04:002010-03-31T16:43:18.396-04:00UPDATE:<h2 class="title"> <a href="http://www.arps.org/node/1260"> Finalists Announced for Middle School Principal Position </a> </h2> <div class="submitted"> Submitted by kochn on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 7:57am. </div> <!--<div class="taxonomy">--><!--</div>--> <p>UPDATE, March 31:</p> <p>Mr. Paul Goodhind notified the Human Resources Director this afternoon that he is withdrawing from the finalist pool as Middle School Principal. The remaining candidates, Mr. Michael Hayes and Mr. Karsten Schlenter, will be spending a full day in the district tomorrow as previously scheduled.</p> <p>Three finalists have been announced for the position of Amherst Regional Middle School Principal: Karsten Schlenter, Michael Hayes, and Paul Goodhind. </p> <p>The finalists will visit the district on Thursday, April 1, 2010 and will spend the day on site at the Middle School in a variety of settings. Each candidate will begin his day with a building tour, followed by meetings with staff, students, elementary and secondary administrators, and Central Office administrators. The public forums will be held in the Middle School library on the evening of April 1 at the following times:</p> <ol><li><a href="http://www.arps.org/node/1261">Karsten Schlenter</a> 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.</li><li><a href="http://www.arps.org/node/1262">Michael Hayes</a> 7:15 - 8:00 p.m.</li></ol> <p>We invite all members of the community to attend the forums and provide input into this very important decision for our school district.</p> <p>For more information about the search, see <a href="http://www.arps.org/node/1252">www.arps.org/node/1252.</a></p>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-57344935231609204132010-03-31T12:28:00.002-04:002010-03-31T12:28:59.036-04:00Forum to meet the 3 finalists for the Middle School Principal<p>Three finalists have been announced for the position of Amherst Regional Middle School Principal: Karsten Schlenter, Michael Hayes, and Paul Goodhind. </p> <p>The finalists will visit the district on Thursday, April 1, 2010 and will spend the day on site at the Middle School in a variety of settings. Each candidate will begin his day with a building tour, followed by meetings with staff, students, elementary and secondary administrators, and Central Office administrators. The public forums will be held in the Middle School library on the evening of April 1 at the following times:</p> <ol><li><a href="http://www.arps.org/node/1261">Karsten Schlenter</a> 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.</li><li><a href="http://www.arps.org/node/1262">Michael Hayes</a> 7:15 - 8:00 p.m.</li><li><a href="http://www.arps.org/node/1263">Paul Goodhind</a> 8:00 - 8:45 p.m.</li></ol> <p>We invite all members of the community to attend the forums and provide input into this very important decision for our school district.</p> <p>For more information about the search, see <a href="http://www.arps.org/node/1252">www.arps.org/node/1252.</a></p>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-86023646371259171272010-03-30T16:12:00.000-04:002010-03-30T16:13:17.639-04:00Ice Skating for new Wildwood families<p><br />Calling all current and future Wildwood families!<br /><br />The Wildwood PGO is hosting ice skating at the Mullins Center at UMass this Saturday, April 3, from 2-3:50pm. This event is free and includes rental skates. Please come to this fun event!<br /><br />Also, there will be a bake sale to help Crocker Farm raise money for a new playground. If you'd like to contribute to this effort, please bring a baked good to sell.<br /><br />If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Coleman Baird (413) 256-8050/ <a href="mailto:colemanbaird@gmail.com" target="_blank">colemanbaird@gmail.com</a> or Taryn LaRaja 549-7979 <a href="mailto:tlaraja@gmail.com" target="_blank">tlaraja@gmail.com</a> .<br /><br />--------<br /><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">¡Llamando toda las familias del presente y el futuro de Wildwood! </p><br />El Wildwood PGO te invita a patinar en el Mullins Center de la universidad de UMASS este Sabado el 3 de Abril, de 2-3:50. Este acontecimiento es gratis y incluye alquilar patines. <br /><br />¡Por favor vengas a patinar con nosotros para pasar un gran tiempo!<br /><br />Tambien, se va a vender postres para ayudar a Crocker Farm construir un nuevo patio de recreo. Si quieres ayudar con esta meta, por favor traigas postre para vender. <br /><br />Si tienes preguntas, llamas a Andrea Coleman Baird (413) 256-8050 or <a href="mailto:colemanbaird@gmail.com" target="_blank">colemanbaird@gmail.com</a> or Taryn LaRaja 549-7979 <a href="mailto:tlaraja@gmail.com" target="_blank">tlaraja@gmail.com</a>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-14858780815626675862010-03-30T16:08:00.002-04:002010-04-01T10:09:59.532-04:00Go,Kids Art,Go!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VuN8mo5aWml6ItIDFjPoYa0GF22voZh8N455I9LpFwfv2Xzu6sNwny5_DPteXLWkupLHxyXE9Q7NuQCIkOGXGcyzdSGlmS6ROy6n5QvVR7_oostrujkr3hU-kMLo2Y8nS7qp4px97Mk/s1600/viewer.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VuN8mo5aWml6ItIDFjPoYa0GF22voZh8N455I9LpFwfv2Xzu6sNwny5_DPteXLWkupLHxyXE9Q7NuQCIkOGXGcyzdSGlmS6ROy6n5QvVR7_oostrujkr3hU-kMLo2Y8nS7qp4px97Mk/s200/viewer.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455170988869098274" border="0" /></a><br />NOT A SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTMarks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-78774212885521263392010-03-20T17:30:00.003-04:002010-03-20T18:11:42.478-04:00COMMUNITY NEWS DON'T MISS OUT<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">LSSE SOFTBALL and FLAG FOOTBALL</span>
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">LSSE softball has two divisions, 3<sup>rd</sup>-4<sup>th</sup> grade and 5<sup>th</sup>-6<sup>th</sup> grade. Practices start in early April with games starting in May. The cost is $89. Flag football is for boys and girls in grades 1<sup>st</sup>-6<sup>th</sup>. There are 8 clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting April 13<sup>th</sup>. The cost is $59. For more information please call LSSE.
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thanks, Allan Sobon</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sports and Recreation Intern LSSE
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<br />Collection of used books for the annual League of Women Voters book sale will begin March 24, with collection sites at 479 West Street, Unit 8; Hadley Stop & Shop; the Jones, North Amherst, and South Amherst libraries; and the UPS store on University Drive. The sale will take place April 30, May 1 and 2 under the tent on the Amherst Town Common.</p><p class="MsoNormal">---------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">
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<br /><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:12pt;" >4/1, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14</span></p><!--EndFragment--> <p></p>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-39678539890256057632010-03-19T12:43:00.002-04:002010-03-19T12:50:35.716-04:00HEY ALL YOU FACEBOOKERS Celebrate Mark's MeadowDo you have a Facebook Account? Now you can <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2392950137&gid=212588474250#%21/group.php?gid=212588474250">Celebrate Mark's Meadow</a> by joining this group. There are many yearend events that we will posted there and here. A lots of sentimental pictures and historical stories from former students and staff members.<br /><br />Please join the group.Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129138503337418059.post-32534042929199784142010-03-19T12:12:00.001-04:002010-03-19T12:14:14.928-04:00The Amherst Education Foundation has met its challenge!<p><span class="red-bold">Thanks to all of our supporters who made this possible, and to the anonymous donor who got it all started. The success of this matching grant will enable AEF to fully fund the exciting work already underway in our schools. For more information about what AEF is funding this year, just click on the link below.</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/node/40" title="http://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/node/40">http://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/node/40</a> </p>Marks Meadow Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543998528655178511noreply@blogger.com0