Tuesday, June 1st, K and 1st Graders visit Wildwood.

Thursday, June 3rd Tile Project Dedication, 5 PM:

Tuesday June 8th, 3rd Grade Play 2:30 PM and 7 PM: Things stll needed for wardrobe and Props. 4 pair of white tights size 8 or 10, 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.

Wednesday June 9th, Staff Appreciation Luncheon: 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. 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 (korenberrio71@hotmail.com), Keisha Dennis (ktjdennis@hotmail.com) or Tracy Hightower (Tracy@waterfieldfarms.net).

Friday June 11th, 6th Grade UN Trip to NYC

Saturday June 12th, Celebrate Mark's Meadow Alumni Event (POTLUCK): All current Mark's Meadow Parents are invited to this event. IT IS AN ADULT AND YOUNG ADULT (TEENAGERS) EVENT. This event is separate from the End-of-the-School Year picnic. See more details and RSVP by CLICKING HERE!. Join the Celebrate Mark's Meadow Fan page for updates by CLICKING HERE.

Monday June 14th, Field Day

Tuesday June 15th, 6th grade Graduation Day

Wednesday June 16th, End-of-the-School Year Picnic: We need volunteers to make this event extra special. Contact 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: cooley.valerie@gmail.com Prentiss: paustin@student.umass.edu Meg: megan.rosa@comcast.net.

Thursday June 17th, Rain day End of the Year Picnic

Thursday June 17th, LAST DAY OF SCHOOL(Note this changed just last week due to the school closing after the thunderstorm.)

LSSE Summer Programs

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Travel Soccer Team Tryouts.

Soccer tryout pre-registration forms are due this Saturday, May 29th so I was hoping you could post this reminder on the blogs:

Attention current first graders through sixth graders: Do you want to play on the Amherst Travel Soccer team? There are separate girls' teams and boys' teams for every age group.

Travel Soccer Team Tryouts. Travel Soccer Tryout information for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 seasons is now available at http://www.amherstsoccer.org.

Please be advised the tryout pre-registration form is due by Saturday May 29. http://www.amherstsoccer.org/Travel%20Tryouts%2010-11.htm

Legal Services Subcommittee of the Regional School Committee

I'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 rhodesi@arps.org .

Amherst Police Department Open House

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Thank a Teacher! End-Of-School-Year-Gift idea!

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 "a simple thank you" was all.

Why not send them a meaningful thank you and support Amherst Education Foundation's mission to strengthen our schools at the same time? 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.

Visit www.amhersteducationfoundation.org before June 10 to make a donation and thank the special teachers in your life!

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A whole lot of things going on.

LIBRARY: 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 mcquaids@arps.org.

TILE PROJECT: Diane Travis could still use a couple parents to help with this project. Contact her for more information. travisd@arps.org

THE THIRD GRADE PLAY IS JUNE 8th and we need a few PROPS. 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. Tracy@waterfieldfarms.net.

An invitation to all new Crocker Farm families

Welcome New Families!

To all new Crocker Farm families,
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. Welcome to our community!
Becky Demling and Lucy McMurrer (PGO co-chairs)

Friday May 21, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Amherst Coffee. Have a coffee or a glass of wine and meet with new friends.
Wednesday May 26, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, New Families Open House. An opportunity to meet the principal and see the school.
Thursday June 3, 3:30 – 4:30 PM, Flayvors of Cook’s Farm. Buy an ice cream cone and meet some new friends! For children and adults.
Friday June 4, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, at Sue Bernier’s home (817 Bay Road). Come for hors d'oeuvres and friendly adult conversation. (Please call or email to confirm: 256-1164 or susanbernier68@comcast.net)
Saturday June 5, 3:00 – 5:00 PM, Groff Park. "Potluck Picnic at the Park”. 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.)

There are also a few Crocker Farm school events coming up that we would like to invite you to attend:
Friday May 21 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Movie Night, Crocker Farm Cafeteria. Now Showing: "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron,"
Saturday June 5, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Annual PGO Tag Sale, Crocker Farm Lobby
Friday June 4, 8:40 – 9:40 AM, Coffee with the Principal, Crocker Farm Community Room

Travel Soccer Tryout information for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 seasons is now available at http://www.amherstsoccer.org.

Please be advised the tryout pre-registration form is due by Saturday May 29. http://www.amherstsoccer.org/Travel%20Tryouts%2010-11.htm

Here is the Tryout Schedule:

2010-2011 Travel Soccer Age Brackets:

U-9 – Born on or after August 1, 2001

U-10 – Born on or after August 1, 2000

U-11 – Born on or after August 1, 1999

U-12 – Born on or after August 1, 1998

U-13 – Born on or after August 1, 1997

U-14 – Born on or after August 1, 1996

2010-2011 Travel Soccer TRYOUT SCHEDULE 2 of 3

ALL TRYOUTS WILL BE HELD AT CROCKER FARM SCHOOL IN AMHERST

ATTENDANCE AT TRYOUTS IS MANDATORY

Tuesday June 1 - U9 BOYS 5:30 – 8:00pm

Wednesday June 2 - U9 GIRLS 5:30 – 8:00pm

Thursday June 3 – U10 BOYS 5:30 – 8:00pm

Friday June 4 – U10 GIRLS 5:30 – 8:00pm

Monday June 7 – U11 BOYS 5:30 – 8:00pm

Tuesday June 8 – U11 GIRLS 5:30 – 8:00pm

Wednesday June 9 – U12 BOYS 5:30 – 8:00pm

Thursday June 10 – U12 GIRLS 5:30 – 8:00pm

Monday June 14 – U13 BOYS 5:30 – 8:00pm

Tuesday June 15 – U13 GIRLS 5:30 – 8:00pm

Wednesday June 16 – U14 BOYS 5:30 – 8:00pm

Thursday June 17 – U14 GIRLS 5:30 – 8:00pm

Consider This!

CELEBRATE MARK'S MEADOW

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