Stay Connected Meetings

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Amherst Public Schools

Parent/Guardian-School Connection: Spring 2010

Meetings for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Children
with School Personnel

**Childcare provided **Spanish Translation Provided

**Other Translation Provided Upon Request

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 6:30-8:00 PM Health and Well Being Fair for
Families of Students in Grades PreK-2, Crocker Farm School

*FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

*SNACKS *PRIZES *HANDOUTS *SHARING OF IDEAS

Friday, March 5, 2010 9:00-10:00 AM
“How can we best support our kids?” Meeting for Parents and Guardians of
Students PreK-6, Professional Development Center, Middle School

Thursday, May 13, 2010 7:00-8:00 PM “Celebrating This Year and Looking
Forward to Next Year” Meeting for Parents and Guardians of Students PreK-6,

Professional Development Center, Middle School
**Call Ms. Mildred Martinez 362-1871 with any questions

New Wildwood Families Get Together!!!

There will be an informal, fun get together for the parents and guardians of ALL children who will be attending Wildwood Elementary next year. We are hoping to spend time getting to know one another in a casual, no-pressure setting. We will meet for drinks, good conversation and laughs at the Moan and Dove on Tuesday February 9th at 7:30 pm. Please spread the word and bring friends. Any questions? Contact, Andrea Coleman (colemanbaird@gmail.com)

Crocker Farm Playground Fundraising

Calling all Amherst residents... We need your help building a new playground at Crocker Farm! Our existing equipment is almost 20 years old, in bad shape, and many components are broken. The landscaping needs to be updated to adhere to legal codes and provide basic safety. There is simply not enough equipment to meet the physical needs of the school.

The proposed new playground for Crocker Farm is a lively outdoor space which will better support Crocker Farm's growing student body. It also will be a destination play area for the greater Amherst community. Playgrounds encourage children to develop strong social skills, understanding of spatial concepts, and appreciation for physical activity.

With redistricting, it is more important than ever to create a play space that meets the physical needs of a expanding school. We have an ambitious goal of raising $40,000 to have a new playground installed this summer. Please help us reach this goal by donating today! Donations can be made online at crockerfarmpgo@blogspot.com or mailed to:

Crocker Farm PGO

280 West Street

Amherst, MA 01002

ATTN: Playground

Internet Safety Information

The latest edition of the excellent online safety booklet is available at http://www.onguardonline.gov/pdf/tec04.pdf It has great parenting tips and the latest vocabulary for internet and cell phone use. Check it out!

Dates and Info you should know about Budget meetings

Tuesday, January 26th at 6:30pm in the HS library is a special meeting of the Regional School Committee

Wednesday, January 27th at 7pm in the HS library is a HS/MS Budget meeting for parents, guardians and the community

Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:30pm in the Town Room at Town Hall the School Committee takes community input about the budget

Monday, Feb 8th at 6:30 in the Town Room at Town Hall the Amherst School Committee meeting

Tuesday, February 9th at 6:30pm in the Town Room at Town Hall the Regional School Committee meeting

Wednesday, February 10th at 7pm in the HS library the School Committee and the Budget Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Community Public Budget Forum

Nordic Ski Program

The Amherst Regional Nordic SKI Team presents:

Wednesday Afternoon

Sprint Series Races

Wednesday Afternoons in January and February

(snow permitting)

at Northfield Mountain Recreation Center

All are welcome!

Juniors, Seniors and Masters

On Site Registration takes place the day of the race at 3pm

Races begin at 3:30 pm sharp

Entry fee is $5 ($3 with a Northfield Mountain season pass)



ABOUT THE RACES: The Sprint Series will be a wave start format. The best

two advance. Consolation round(s) will be run for all others. Skiing technique will

alternate with Classic skiing on the first and third Wednesdays and Freestyle on the

second and fourth Wednesdays.

For advance registration visit http://nordicsprint.eventbrite.com/

(you will have to pay and pick up your number on the day of the race)

For race questions call Sully: (413) 259-1521 (before 9:00 p.m.)

For snow conditions call Northfield Mountain at (800) 859-2960

or visit www.firstlightpower.com/northfield/ccski.asp

Norhthfield Mountain Address: 99 Millers Falls Rd., Northfield, MA

NOT A SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENT

Support Amherst Athletics- Monte Carlo Night March 13th

Support Athletics in Amherst - Monte Carlo Night - March 13!

As you probably know, the athletics budget at the regional level is being cut yet again, and the likelihood is that in the coming years, the only funding for athletics will be for the Athletic Director's salary.

This means all coaches and equipment must be paid for through fund raising efforts.

You may think this does not pertain to you at the elementary level, but your children will soon be in middle and high school, and without support, sports teams may be cut before your child can take advantage of the opportunity.

So...

Get your tickets now for MONTE CARLO NIGHT! Saturday, March 13, at Valentine Hall on the Amherst College Campus. This adults only event is a fabulous chance to get out of the house, see your friends, gamble (with funny money), dance, and more. You are not required to dress formally, although some people do take the opportunity to put on the black tie and gown!

To find out more, and get your tickets, just click here.

Coffee for new Wildwood families

The Wildwood PTO invites all parents/guardians of children attending Wildwood next year (2010-2011) to meet at Rao's Coffee from 8:30-9:30 am on Wednesday January 20th. Buy your own coffee and meet some new friends. We want to start the dialogue going on ways to help all the kids & families transition to their new environment next year, whether that means a different building and/or different faces in the classroom. This event is purely social, there will be no formal agenda.