Oh the Places You'll Go

Congratulations to all of Crocker Farm's graduating 6th graders. We are so proud of you all!

You're invited to a Party for Mr. Wiley! * TONIGHT *

TONIGHT!
RAIN OR SHINE!
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Next Week's Crocker Farm Activities:

MONDAY:
Goodbye Assembly at 9:30am
&
Goodbye Gathering for Mr. Wiley from 6:00 - 7:30pm on the Playground (in the Gym if it's raining)

TUESDAY:
6th Grade Graduation starts at 9:00am

WEDNESDAY:
Last day of school!!! - dismissal at 1:20pm

PGO Meeting Thursday June 12 - CANCELLED

We know you were really looking forward to that last PGO meeting of the year, but we've decided to have a party to thank our volunteers instead! So no meeting Thursday! Volunteer Thank You Event on Friday June 13th. Email Erika if you have any questions (studiozed@comcast.net).

Swingset for Sale

CEDARWORKS SWINGSET - $1000 (westhampton)
Reply to: sale-714066268@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-06-09, 7:23PM EDTONE YEAR OLD AND LOADED........... COME SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL CEDARWORKS SWINGSET. WE ARE MOVING AND MUST SELL!!!!!!!!!
Location: westhampton. (This is from a mom at CF whose brother is moving)

Car Wash Saturday

Car Wash at Crocker Farm on June 7th was a huge success. The 6th graders earned $450. and will be purchasing new dictionaries for the two 6th grade classes for next year. Way to go 6th graders!

PreSchool Openings

The Learning Playground has a limited number of preschool openings available for September for established home daycare in South Amherst. Accepting applications for children ages 18 month through 5 years old. Weekly themes incorporate the following developmental areas: music and movement,art,cooking,literacy, science and number concepts. We have a 1 hour lesson in music and in Spanish each week. Our day is structured but with lots of flexibility, and with an emphasis on building social skills.
Teaching experience includes 20 years working in childcare, counseling and early intervention. Co-teaching team provides individualized attention. Beautiful setting with custom-built outdoor play structures for active outside time!
Hours: 8:00a.m.- 4:00p.m. Monday-Friday.
Half days and extended days until 4:30 also available.
References available upon request. Call Sarah at: 413-253-0539.
Come visit us!

Crocker Press Wins the Golden Apple

The APEA (teacher's union) has awarded the parent-run Crocker Press with the "Friend of Education" award this year. Thanks to everyone who help fund the program by attending PGO events etc. and to those able to help publish the kids books each year (especially the coordinator of the program, Clare Bertrand). It really makes a difference to be involved in our kids education and the teachers/staff appreciate it. And congratulations to all of the Crocker Farm writers!

The Tag Sale was Fantastic!!

A giant 'thank you' to all of the generous folks who brought in donations. The tag sale raised nearly $1200 for the PGO, and that money will go directly to support the teachers and students of Crocker Farm.

Special thanks also go to following folks, who made the tag sale run VERY smoothly:

• The Girl Scouts (along with Doreen Beard, Stacy Tobin and Karen Mack) who helped to unload donated items on Friday afternoon/evening (and spiffed up the tag sale sign with lots of happy colors);
• Kathy Roberts, who stored items at Muddy Brook Farm and hauled them over to the school Saturday morning in one of her horse trailers;
• Terry Stedman, head custodian at Crocker Farm, who arrived bright and early (and stayed late) to help us set up for the sale and clean up afterwards;
• Jenn Chylack, who provided healthy and delicious foods/drinks for tag sale shoppers (and soccer families!);
• All of the folks who baked goodies for the tag sale; and
• The 'dream team' of Katie Zobel, Clare Bertrand, Karen Mack, Erika Zekos, Jeanne & Rick Tuthill; Denise O'Donovan, Rebecca Gajda, Sue Mattina, Dave Warren, and Doreen & Gary Beard who sorted, organized, sold, boxed, cleaned up, and transported tag sale items.

Finally, thanks to all of the Crocker Farm families and staff members who came out shop on Saturday. It was wonderful to see everyone! editor's note: Suzanne Warren thanked everyone but herself! This couldn't have happened without her great organization and energy!

USED INSTRUMENT SILENT AUCTION

Dear Performing Arts Students and Families, We are sponsoring a USED INSTRUMENT SILENT AUCTION on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noonat the cafeteria in the Amherst Regional High School. It is to benefit the performing arts programs in the Amherst Public Schools including chorus, band, orchestra, theater and dance.
Come bid on an instrument, listen to live music, mingle with performers, or purchase a snack. During this silent auction, people may write a bid for an instrument from 10:00 to 11:45 am.
If you have an instrument to cosign or donate, please bring it to the Amherst Regional High School lobby on -
Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pmFriday, June 6, 2008 from 7:15 am – 7:45 amFriday, June 6, 2008 from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
A local music store owner will give an appraisal for the collected instruments to FARPA over the weekend.If you have an instrument and cannot drop it at these times please contact:Randa Nachbar, randa@nachbar.com, 549-1122.
We look forward to seeing you,

FARPA Steering Committee,
Randa Nachbar, Miriam OppenheimerPam Ledoux, Annie Figliola

Math Testing This Week

It's time for the Math portion of the MCAS testing this week. Please make sure that your child gets a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast at home or at school and gets to school on time!

Get Ready for the Tag Sale!

Saturday May 31 -
It's Crocker Farm PGO's 2nd Annual Tag Sale!
(Rain or Shine! We'll be outside on the playground if the weather is good and in the cafeteria if it's raining.)

If you would like to donate items for the sale, please read the following carefully:
WHAT TO DONATE:
Books, CDs, VHS/DVDs, video games --- Toys & games --- Kids' clothing & misc. baby supplies (monitors, etc.) --- Sports equipment --- Electronics in good working order --- Small appliances/housewares, including lamps --- Curtains/linens/fabrics/sewing supplies --- Garden tools/supplies --- Collectibles --- Clean furniture

WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
Ripped/heavily stained clothing or items with missing buttons/zippers/snaps --- Car seats or cribs --- Large exercise machines/equipment --- Broken/rusty/dangerous/recalled items or items w/ missing parts --- Obsolete/rusty/non-working electronics/appliances --- Major appliances (washers, dryers, stoves, etc.) --- Mattresses & box springs

In short, we cannot accept "junk." Remember, if you would not consider buying it for yourself or a friend, please do not donate it for the sale.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS & TIMES:
Muddy Brook Farm, 646 West St. (Kathy Roberts 413-537-7262): Any day until May 30
34 Elf Hill Rd (Warren family 253-0606): May 26 - 30 between 6:00 - 8:00pm
Crocker Farm Community Room: Friday May 30, 3:30pm - 7:00pm OR 8:00 - 9:00am Saturday May 31.

MANY THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
all proceeds from the sale will benefit the many programs for students and teachers provided by the PGO. For more information regarding the sale, or if you would like to volunteer or donate baked goods/drinks, call Suzanne Warren at 253-0606.

Friday Fun

Friday Night’s Ice Cream Social was so much fun! Thank you Kaye Dougan and all of the volunteer ice cream scoopers for your hard work in creating an enjoyable community evening! There were so many happy children (and adults) happily dancing to Roger Tincknell’s music and enjoying their ice cream sundaes. Thanks to everyone who attended and bought those raffle tickets (and congratulations to the lucky winners)! The event earned $500 for next year's PGO programs!

By the way, if you’d like to purchase Roger’s cds you can find them on his website. He’s offered a discount to anyone who mentions that they heard him at the Ice Cream Social!

The Social wouldn't have possible without the generous support of our sponsors: Greenfield Savings Bank – Amherst Branch, Prudential Sawicki Real Estate, Robert Stern Financial Services, Atkins Farms Country Market, Institute for Training & Development, K. Chulo Bags, Sibies Pizza, Stop and Shop, Big Y and Wilbur Bed & Breakfast. Crocker Farm is grateful for your contributions!

SGC Meeting Thursday 5/22

The SGC is meeting at 6:30pm on Thursday night at Crocker Farm.

Don't Miss This One!

The Ice Cream Social is Friday May 16th!
6:00 - 7:30pm

Make sure your family is planning to come for cool treats and fun music by renowned children’s musician Roger Tincknell!!

It costs just $2.00 per person and includes entrance to the performance and an ice cream sundae! Guaranteed wonderful time and delicious ice cream.

Super rafle prizes too! Including a Family Basket for a night at the movies and a $100 Gift Certificate to Chez Albert.

Calling all parents of 6th & 7th Graders

Want to get to know the Middle School better?
Please join us at the next ARMS Family School Partnership Meeting (Middle School Parent-Teacher Organization) Thursday, May 22nd
7:00 - 8:30 PM Middle School Library
- Meet other middle school parents/guardians
- Discuss opportunities for involvement in the Middle School
- Discuss the 2008-2009 Middle School Directory
- Refreshments provided
This is a great opportunity to become involved in your child's middle school experience!