Deans Beans Crocker Java

Attention All Coffee Lovers,
Once again we will be offering Crocker Java to help benefit our school and keep you caffeinated. Organic Fair Trade coffee, what could be better?  Perhaps some dark chocolate java drops or hot cocoa on a cold fall afternoon would hit the spot.
Order forms are available to print out from our blog (see fundraising page) or they can be picked up in the main office.  Orders will be taken by the first Wednesday of each month and filled the following Wednesday.
Thank you for your support.

Indoor Halloween Fun for Kids @ Amherst College

Dear Crocker Families,
 Still thinking of having that family portrait taken? Its not too late.  Our lovely photographer, Sarah Prall has generously offered to extend our fundraiser until the end of the month. Please send in the donation form and check to Crocker Farm PGO by November 4th.

Wednesday Clubs are Coming

WHAT ARE WEDNESDAY CLUBS? The PGO is already in the process of planning Wednesday Clubs Winter & Spring 2012! Wednesday Clubs are a fun enrichment opportunity for Crocker Farm students - small groups of kids working with adults around a theme on Wednesday afternoons. The PGO aims to make clubs available to all students who want to participate.

WEDNESDAY CLUBS NEEDS LEADERS! We know that there are LOTS of kids who are interested, but to make the program a success we need YOU! We're looking for leaders for all 3 sessions (you can teach 1, 2 or all 3). Each session will last 5 Wednesdays (1:20 - 2:30 pm).

• Session 1: Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15
• Session 2: Feb. 29, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28
• Session 3: Apr. 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9

COULD I TEACH A CLUB? Sure! What’s your talent? How about Dancing, Computers, Legos, Chess, Jump Rope, Exploring Nature, Writing, Book Club or ???

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO SIGN UP? Please let the PGO know that you're interested by contacting Erika (studiozed@comcast.net / 413.559.0224). Check your calendar for which session(s) you are available, think of a Club topic and plan a few lessons around that topic. Crocker Farm will ask you to fill out a CORI form and attend an introductory workshop before Clubs begin.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A CLUB LEADER?

• You will be helping to build community at Crocker Farm!
• Your child/ren are guaranteed a spot in a club.
• The PGO will help pay for supplies if you need them.
• Having more Clubs means that more kids can participate.

Crocker Cares Warm Winter Clothing Drive

It’s that time of year again – the weather is getting cooler and we’re thinking about winter. In an effort to ensure that all Crocker Farm children are toasty this winter season the PGO is collecting warm winter outerwear again this year. Please take a look in your closets for any gently used items (ALL sizes, children and adults are needed). We are looking for donations of: * coats * snow pants * snow boots * hats * mittens * gloves * scarves * snowsuits *

Drop off clean, gently used items: Anytime during school hours, now through Nov. 29 in the CF lobby.
Pick up: If you would like any of these clothes for your family or know someone in need, please plan to come by the school Nov. 30, 8am-2pm / Dec. 1 8am-6pm / Dec. 2 8am-noon.

Thank you to the Lions Club of Amherst for partnering with us again this year. Any left over items will be donated to the Amherst Survival Center. If you have any questions, please contact Erika Zekos (studiozed@comcast.net). Thank you for your donations!

Better link to the PGO update letter - maybe...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_iz1JvtwGNlN88pL30bwvP3vmkaZ_R4TZsgTRY0oFQE/edit?hl=en_US

PGO UPDATE

To look at more of Kaye's fabulous work please visit:  http://www.sherwoodtrunks.com/
To see more images from Sarah Prall's gallery:  http://www.sarahprall.com/

Jones Library Director Welcome Reception

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The Friends of the Jones Library System is hosting a welcome reception for new Library Director Sharon Sharry on Tuesday Nov. 1 from 7-8 in the Large Meeting Room downstairs at the Jones Library. The public is warmly invited to attend. Please join us in welcoming Sharon Sharry to Amherst.

(Not a school sponsored event.)

Lantern Workshop

Not a Crocker Farm Sponsored Event

Learn to Skate Program

Please join the fun and skate with us!

Please share this announcement with your friends, families and neighbors!

The Skating Club of Amherst is accepting registration for the upcoming Winter LEARN TO SKATE – Basic Skills program that serves the needs of both the recreational and competitive skater.  The SCA is pleased to offer group lessons in the basic skills of figure skating.  Classes are available for ages 4 and up.  An adult class is offered and we encourage adults to register for these lessons. IMPORTANT DATES for the Winter Session  and- TO PRINT the Registration forms, please visit the link below and click on the “learn to Skate tab”:

http://www.scamherst.org

PLACE:  UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MULLINS CENTER PRACTICE RINK

DAY:      9 SUNDAYS         NOVEMBER 6 THROUGH JANUARY 15    NO SKATING ON DECEMBER 25 OR JANUARY 1

TIME:   5:50- 6:30 PM (25 MIN. OF GROUP INSTRUCTION - 15 MIN. OF PRACTICE TIME)

$99  PLUS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE EFFECTIVE THROUGH JUNE, 2012

MEMBERSHIP FEES:

$65 FOR FIRST MEMBER OF A FAMILY

$30 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF SAME FAMILY

NO SKATING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED     NOTE:   FIGURE SKATES ARE REQUIRED.  PLEASE, NO DOUBLE RUNNERS OR HOCKEY SKATES.  Rental skates are available at the rink.  (Please arrive early)

REGISTRATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.  MAIL APPLICATION WITH PAYMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE but no later than October 25, 2011.  Pre-registration encouraged. Skating continues through June 2012, with Spring Sessions to follow. 

Questions??  Call Rita Leaman at (413) 253-6388 or e-mail questions to info@scamherst.org

This is not a Crocker Farm sponsored event

Need childcare on conference days?

LSSE can help you out. On Oct. 27 and Nov. 1 Crocker Farm will be having half days so parents and teachers can meet. If you need an activity for your child those afternoons, please click on the image below or visit www.LSSE.org.

Details For Portraits

Family Portraits and fundraiser for Crocker

CLASS PARENTS 2011-2012 - thanks for volunteering for service

2011-2012 Class Parents

10/1/2011

Teacher                               Class Parent(s)

Newcomb                           Sarah Goff         

McCloskey                         Aline Lyra                           

Wilcox                                Malis Leoung                    

Carson-Leinhart                  Alicia Hever                       

Preston                           Demetria and Amilcar Shabazz                  

Mattone                              Angela Mills and Justyne Ogdahl                       

Silverstone                           Isolda Ortega, Kitchaeliz Colon  

Lambert                               Becky Demling, Suzanne Warren             

Hughes                                Michelle Chandler                          

Robinson                             Rachel Lewellen                              

Schreiber                             Michelle Chandler                          

Donovan                              Silvia Sherwood, Yaniris Fernandez

Prather                                Jen Veshia, Matt Cornell, Malis Leoung

Goodwin-Brown                  Becky Demling, Alicia Hever       

Guiteau                                Donna Rouisse                 

Harvey                                Michelle Chandler, Silvia Sherwood, Yaniris Fernandez, Angela Robles

Chin-Gibbons                      Kitchaeliz Colon                               

Coulthard                            NEED A VOLUNTEER                

Millay                                  Amy Watson                     

Prothers                              NEED A VOLUNTEER

Zera                                    NEED A VOLUNTEER