Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Welcome Back!

The Crocker Farm Parent Guardian Organization (PGO) is a volunteer group that welcomes and includes ALL parents and guardians of Crocker Farm students.

Our mission is to work to enhance our children's educational and social experience at Crocker Farm.

We do this by:

* Planning events that bring us together as a school community.

* Finding ways to show our appreciation for and support of our teachers and staff.

* Sponsoring activities to raise funds for equipment and supplies, special school events, field trips and scholarships.

The PGO board facilitates parent involvement and consists of:

Co- Chairs

Becky Demling; mom of Jacob (5th), Tim (3rd) and Amanda (1st)

Lucy McMurrer; mom of Seamus (1st) and Bridget (preschool)

Treasurer

Susan Bernier; mom of Gregory (3rd); Ben (1st) and Vive (preschool)

Secretary

Lisa Cain; mom of Ruby (K) and Alex (preschool)

To contact the Crocker Farm PGO, feel free to email the board at CrockerFarmPGO@gmail.com


There are many ways to be involved at the school.
Come to one of our meetings on the second Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30 (free childcare is provided) to learn more.

This year, the PGO will focus on Community by hosting monthly movie nights and parents forums. Our regular fundraising efforts will be done with new initiatives added with the goal of improving the front playground.

We would benefit greatly from more help and input! If you're interested in knowing more about any of the volunteer opportunities available to you please contacting the PGO!

2009- Back to School Calendar - We'll do our best to keep this up to date!

ARPS School District Calendar in Black
Crocker Farm events in Green
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August
22 Playground Cleanup

27 First Day of School (grades 1 - 6)/ Kindergarten Orientation

28 Kindergarten Orientation
31 First Day of School (kindergarten)/ New Families Coffee

September
7 Labor Day - No School

10 (2nd Thurs) PGO Meeting 6:30 PM in the Community Room

16 Welcome Back Picnic and One Book One School Celebration 5:30 PM

27 Amherst 250th Parade featuring Elementary Children


October
7 (1st Wed.) Crocker Java Coffee Orders Due

8 (2nd Thurs.) PGO Meeting 6:30 PM

9 Movie Night!
12 Columbus Day - No School

22 Early Dismissal - Parent Conferences
27 Early Dismissal - Parent Conferences

November
4 (1st Wed.) Crocker Java Coffee Orders Due

11 Veteran's Day - No School
12 (2nd Thurs.) PGO Meeting
20 Teacher Work Day - No School

25 Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Recess
26 - 27 Thanksgiving Recess

December
2 (1st Wed.) Crocker Java Coffee Orders Due

10 (2nd Thurs.) PGO Meeting
December 24 - January 1 Vacation