Crocker Java orders due

Crocker Java Orders due February 1st!

Lovely, organic, fair-trade coffee and hot chocolate to warm you up and support our PGO. Orders due in the office by the end of the day on the first Wednesday of the month.

Order forms in the office and here: http://crockerfarmpgo.blogspot.com/2010/09/deans-beans-order-forms.html

Or you can email orders to jessicalamson@gmail.com

School start time forum - 1/31/2012

Tuesday, January 31 from 7 to 9pm in the Crocker Farm Elementary School Auditorium.

VALENTINE'S DANCE - FEBRUARY 10TH

Art Studio Hadley winter offerings

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(not school sponsored events)

Fiesta of fun in Holyoke!

http://holyokewintercarnival.org/schedule/

Teacher appreciation = BIG SUCCESS

Thanks so much Crocker Families for making our teachers feel so very special today - the savory breads, sweet breads, muffins, scones, jams, fruit salad, and delectable cake were all very much appreciated.  I will wash all of the dishes and bring them back to Crocker on Monday.  THANKS FOR CREATING A WONDERFUL COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT AT OUR SCHOOL!

REMINDER TO Generous BAKERS

Please send in: muffins, quiches, apple tarts, scones, doughnuts, egg delights, and other breakfast treats tomorrow (or on Friday by 8:30am) for the Friday morning's "We love our Teachers" breakfast spread in the faculty lounge (across the hall from the front office) at Crocker Farm.  Friday is an in-service day for our faculty as they complete report cards and meet as curricular teams.  If you need your baking effort picked up and delivered to school - please call Angela:413-219-6344 and she'll be happy to help you out with your contribution.  Don't be worried if you have not RSVP'd what you are contributing -- all donations will be welcomed.


Gentle reminder.... no school for kids on Friday, January 27th....  

School Start Time Forums

The Office of the Superintendent is pleased to announce three opportunities for the public to participate in the Later Start Time Community Forums. 
Students, parents, guardians, and residents from Amherst, Pelham, Shutesbury and Leverett are invited to attend these informational meetings. 
Amherst Regional Middle School Principal Mike Hayes will facilitate the community discussions.
The sessions will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday, January 25 from 7 to 9pm at the Bangs Community Center in the Large Activity Room.

Tuesday, January 31 from 7 to 9pm in the Crocker Farm Elementary School Auditorium.

Tuesday, February 7 from 7 to 9pm in the Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium.

La oficina de la superintendente tiene el placer de anunciar tres oportunidades para que el publico participe en Foros Comunitarios para discutir el comenzar las clases mas tarde.
Invitamos a los estudiantes, padres, encargados y residentes de Amherst, Pelham, Shutesbury y Leverett a participar en estas reuniones informativas.
El principal de la Escuela Intermedia, Mike Hayes facilitará las discusiones comunitarias.
Las sesiones se llevarán a cabo en las siguientes fechas: 
Miércoles, 25 de enero de 7 a 9pm el el Centro de la Comunidad Bangs, en su cuarto de reunión grande.

Martes, 31 de enero de 7 a 9pm en el auditorio de la Escuela Elemental Crocker Farm.

Martes, 7 de Febrero de 7 a 9pm en el auditorio de la Escuela Intermedia Regional de Amherst.

LSSE opportunities!

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Two terrific opportunities for your children from the folks at LSSE!

(Not school sponsored events.)

Thanks for your efforts!

Hats off to our parents, guardians, Stephanie Joyce, our Principal Mike Morris and all the wonderful LSSE childcare givers.  Last night's literacy curriculum presentation and PGO meeting was a terrific infusion of positive energy for 2012!  Thanks for making the time, for sharing in some pizza fun, and for supporting all of our kids as they strive to grow and learn how to be scholars.

Jones Library fundraiser

TEACHER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST AND VALENTINE'S DAY FAMILY DANCE

Help ART stay ALIVE!

ART Works! Gallery and Studios- invites youth and community to 3 exciting events:  Jan. 24th: Tues. afternoons at 3:00 -5:00 Open Studio Self-Directed ARTs time for Middle and High School Students.  Small donation, for materials.  Then, Tues. Jan. 24th at 5:30 pm we continue the Occupy ART - Community Brainstorms to see how we can combine our creative forces to make Art Sustainable in Amherst!  Next, Friday, Jan. 27th , 7 pm., the first 2012 Open Mic Cabaret/Coffeehouse in the Gallery.  Come, enjoy ART, perform and watch new and old friends celebrate!   Donation for Raise The Rent Raise the Roof- all tax deductible!!

Contact us on Facebook:  ART Works!  or 413-230-3272.  534 Main St. -facing High St. just over the Railroad tracks! Above Valley FrameWorks.

Are you missing some tupperware? A platter?

Clean containers (thank you Justyne!) are awaiting your pick-up in the front office... these items were left over from the MLK breakfast last week.  Thanks again for all of your generous donations!

Many thanks for making Friday special

Many thanks to everyone who helped out last Friday.  It took the entire community to make it happen and we all enjoyed the result.  From the wonderful eggs prepared by our talented Crocker Farm kitchen staff to the copious baked donations from the Crocker Farm families -- the breakfast was enjoyable and welcoming. 


 "Let Freedom Ring!"


We look forward to the MLK event each year and are so appreciative of the giving community in which we live.

MLK Day off from school - option from LSSE

School's out for a day and what to do with the kids. LSSE offers a fun-filled active and creative day Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Day when schools are closed. The day includes roller skating at Interskate 91 in Hadley as well as making ceramics at Claymates in Belchertown.

Students from kindergarten through sixth grade can release their exhuberance with hours of skating then create items only limited by their imagination at Claymates. The bus leaves from the Wildwood Elementary School at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. The LSSE Primetime After School staff lead the children on this fun and creative adventure.

To register of for information call LSSE Youth Program Director Stacy Lecuivre at 259-3191 or email: lecuivre@amherstma.gov.

Music for the kids...

Beginner Ukelele for Young People

Wednesdays @ 4:30-5:30 pm ongoing (recital in June)

Starting on January 1

Grades 3rd-6th Graders

The perfect instrument for all ages!

All Classes taught by Miss Leticia at 41 Blue Hills Rd in Amherst.

Call 413-246-7338 or email leticiadavies@comcast.net to sign up.

Miss Leticia

Leticia Davies

Happygirl Music

http://missleticia.com

Pioneer Valley Montessori

Learning Playground Preschool

Red Barn Music School

Private lessons and Performance

Skating Lessons Starting this month

PLEASE JOIN IN THE FUN AND SKATE WITH US!

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 curriculum is designed to keep skaters enthusiastic about learning from the time they begin lessons until the time they reach their goals. Whether their goal is to achieve Olympic fame or simply enjoy the recreational benefits of skating, the Basic Skills Program is the place to start!

Skaters of all ages and abilities (including adults) will be able to participate in this lifelong sport.

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 STARTING JANUARY 22, 2012, AND ENDING MARCH 18, 2012

TIME: 5:50- 6:30 Pm (25 Min. Of Group Instruction - 15 Min. Of Practice Time)

COST: $99.00 PLUS MEMBERSHIP FEE

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.  Pre-registration encouraged. Skating continues through June 2012, with a Spring Session to follow.

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

Musical Opportunity

Miss Leticia’s

Music and Movement for Preschoolers through First Graders

Saturday Mornings at the Red Barn Music School

9:45am starting Saturday, January 21st

Ten Week Session $125 (additional siblings $100)

Walk-ins $15 per class

Come sing, dance, play instruments and have fun with friends!  Learn the Ukelele!

Red Barn Music School 409 Main Street, Amherst

http://www.redbarnmusic.com/ 413-256-8899

http://missleticia.com

Class minimum 4 students

Music is for Life!

MARK YOU CALENDAR - UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS AT CROCKER FARM ELEMENTARY

·         WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18^TH /miercoles, 18 de enero

o   AMHERST COLLEGE DAY AT CROCKER FARM (GRADES 3-6) 9:15AM – 10:30AM / el día de Amherst College en la escuela crocker farm (grados 3-6) desde 9 de la mañana hasta las 10:30 de la mañana

·         WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18^TH  / miercoles, 18 de enero

o   WEDNESDAY CLUBS BEGIN AT 1:30PM AND END AT 2:30PM

o   Los clubes de miercoles empiezan a las 1:30 de la tarde y terminan a las 2:30

·         THURSDAY, JANUARY 19^TH / jueves 19 de enero

o   CURRICULUM NIGHT AND PGO WORK SESSION 6PM – 8PM / noche de presentaciones sobre la enseñanza de la literature y luego una hora de obra para la OPG

o   FREE CHILDCARE AND FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED – TRY TO RSVP VIA THE FLYER THAT WENT HOME IN BACKPACKS OR VIA THE E-VITE OR THE FACEBOOK PAGE /cuida de los niños gratis y comida ofrecida por medio de la OPG – por favor de responder por medio del papel que se mando a casa en la mochilla de los niños o por medio del E-vite o Facebook

·         FRIDAY, JANUARY 27^TH /viernes 27 de enero

o   – NO SCHOOL – TEACHER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST – PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

o   NO HAY ESCUELA – DESAYUNO PARA APRECIAR A LOS MAESTROS – VOLUNTARIOS SE NECESITAN

·         Friday, February 10TH /viernes 10 de febrero – VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE!!!! / Baile para celebrar el día de san valentin 6:00PM - 8:00PM

o   Everyone is invited – something for everyone! Live music by “The Empty Bottle Ramblers” , Zumba instruction/class, DJ, cake walk, raffle, FOOD / todos estan invitados – algo interesante para todos! Música, Zumba, DJ, rifa, “cake walk”

o    The Empty Bottle Ramblers play old-style Cajun music from southwest Louisiana: foot-stomping accordion two-steps and beautiful twin-fiddle waltzes sung in Cajun French, with guitar and upright bass driving you onto the dance floor--just in time for Mardi Gras.  /El grupo musical se llama “The Empty Bottle Ramblers” y tocan música Cajun de Louisiana

THE EMPTY BOTTLE RAMBLERS!