Thursday, November 29, 2012

Try GoodShop for online purchases -- Save $ and earn $ for Crocker Farm

Online shopping for the holidays or any other time?  Go to your favorite online retailers through the GoodShop portal web site and the Crocker Farm PGO will earn a little money with each of your purchases at NO cost to you.   

PLUS GoodShop has great coupons that can help you save money. 

Here is the web link to GoodShop: http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx

 
Choose "Crocker Farm Elementary School PGO" as your cause and a percentage of the value of each purchase (typically 1-5%) will go to the school. Over 2,500 retailers are listed at GoodShop, including many of the stores that families use frequently.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Vote for Crocker Farm Elementary School!


Please take a minute to vote for Crocker Farm Elementary School at the Florence Savings Bank's Customer's Choice Community Grants.  All you need to do is write in "Crocker Farm Elementary School" for your favorite non-profit.  Vote for Crocker Farm Elementary School by Dec. 31st!

Only rules are: (1) you have to be a Florence Savings Bank customer and (2) you can only vote once.

Coffee Canceled!

Just in case you were planning on enjoying your morning cup of joe with the principals this Friday, scratch that off your list.  We'll be skipping the regularly scheduled November Coffee with the Principals.

But we WILL be having our December 21st 8:45 a.m. Coffee with the Principals.  The talk will be lively, the muffins will be tasty, and small children will be welcomed.

And?  There will even be eggnog to pour in your coffee!  Mark that down on your calendars.

Monday, November 26, 2012

"Original Works" UPDATE

It's not too late to submit your "original works" order for 2012!
1.) Sit your child down and open up the green plastic bag that came home in their backpack a few weeks ago.
2.) Let the child design something unique and special on the enclosed 8.5" x 11" white paper -- bright colors are best (I recommend markers)!  Let their imaginations run wild.  Some favorites from previous years:  a funny family crest, some 21st century woodland fairies, treacherous dragons of the deep caverns of yore, and a galaxy full of football shaped planets (I'm sure your kid(s) will come up with some memorable creations of their own).
3.) put your child's name on the back of their creation and put a "T" on the back to mark the top of the creation
4.) fill out the order form and attach a check or cash to cover the cost of the items you are ordering
5.) return the green bag with the artwork, payment and order form in your child's backpack so that it can be deposited in the wicker basket in the front office by WEDNESDAY -- NO LATER than WEDNESDAY PLEASE!!!!!
6.) Your child's artwork will be reproduced on a wide array of gift items including iPhone covers, ceramic mugs, stainless steel water bottles or whatever you choose to give as a holiday gift to friends, family members or your child's teacher(s)

7.) Thank you, in advance, for your generous support -- all proceeds benefit our kids, our teachers, and our school!  Gift items will arrive just in time for the holidays - pick up on the 19th of December at Crocker Farm Elementary school.
?'s call Angela 413-219-6344


Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Volunteers Needed for Winter Clothing Share

The PGO seeks volunteers to help with the winter clothing share distribution scheduled for the week after Thanksgiving. 

Volunteers are still needed:
Tuesday (set up) 11/27, from 3-5
Wednesday, 11/28, from 1-2
Thursday, 11/29, from 11-5
Friday, 11/30, from 12 -3
  
Can you sign up for a 1 - 3 hour shift?  If you're available to help, please email Tracy Zafian, tmz23@zafian.com, and let her know your preferred days/times. 
Many thanks!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Happy THANKSGIVING!

Thanks for coming out tonight to listen to some fun music, make large self-portraits and share some artistic hours -- it was fun! Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!!!! The PGO

Please remember - your original works orders are due by 11/26/2012 in the front office -- there is a pretty basket (decorated by our one and only Ms. Aldrich) on the counter where you should put your orders.

Safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Basketball through LSSE


Art night - come relax and create


Thursday, November 15, 2012

Girls lacrosse anyone? Plan ahead for the spring...


Come support Mr. Shea and his college soccer team players!

Mr. Shea's team is STILL PLAYING SOCCER -- so PLEASE come support them
Please join us to cheer on the undefeated, #2 ranked Amherst College Men's Soccer Team (16-0-2)
in the Third Round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament! 
vs. Swarthmore College

Saturday, November 17, 2012
1:30 p.m. 

Hitchcock Field
Amherst College
(game will also be webcast)
check out www.amherst.edu/athletics for more details!  Good luck Mr. Shea!  Go Jeffs!

NO PGO MEETING TONIGHT !!!!!!!

I know it is last minute - but tonight's PGO meeting is POSTPONED until later in December -- we'll get the word out in backpacks and via facebook and the blog -- so STAY TUNED!

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Volunteers Needed for Winter Clothing Share Distribution Days

The PGO seeks volunteers to help with the winter clothing share distribution scheduled for the week after Thanksgiving. The distribution will occur in the Crocker Farm lobby. 

The distribution hours are:
Wednesday, 11/28, from 8 am to 2 pm
Thursday, 11/29, from 8 am to 8 pm
Friday, 11/30, from 8 am to noon
  
Volunteers are needed for the above times, and to help with setup and cleanup. 
Setup:  Tuesday, 11/27, 3 to 6 pm;  Cleanup: Friday, 11/30, noon to 3 pm.
Ideally volunteers should be able to sign up for a two to three hour shift or shifts. 

If you're available to help, please email Tracy Zafian, tmz23@zafian.com, and let her know your preferred days/times. 
Many thanks!    

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Public Service Announcements regarding our Winter Clothing Drive

  English version

 Spanish version

Music with Miss Leticia --


School Committee members at CF coffee Friday!




Friday morning from 9a.m.-10a.m. come chat about regionalization with School Committee members Katherine Appy (Amherst) and Elaine Puelo (Shutesbury).  We'll be in the Community Room with tasty treats and hot coffee.

Join us!

The School Governance Council Needs YOU!

Crocker Farm is looking to recruit one or two more parents for our School Governance Council. The intent is to meet up to four times this school year, working to review and update the School Improvement Plan. Meetings will likely take place after school, hopefully in the 3:45pm-4:45pm range. A further option is 8:00am-9:00am. Interested?  Please email Cathy Aldrich (AldrichCA@arps.org).

Thanks!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Track meet RESCHEDULED!


Track meet for OUR KIDS TODAY - 11/7


Wed. 11/7 is a track meet open to elementary schoolers from 3-5 at Amherst Regional HIgh School from 3-5.  Suggested donation is $3 per runner.  The events are: Long jump, shot put, 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 1600M, 4X100M, 4X400.  

On 11/28, there is a x-country run, also starting at the ARHS.
3:30: K-2  1K (.62 mile)
3:50: 3-4   1.5K (.96 mile)
4:10: 5-5 2K (1.25mile)

Election Day THANK YOU!!!!

SUPER BONANZA thanks to all of the bake sale bakers and volunteer workers! It was a pleasure working with you and watching people smile as they waited patiently in line to vote yesterday. We couldn't have done it without you and your generous support!

Monday, November 5, 2012

Your help is needed and appreciated!

We are still looking for some volunteers to bake goodies for two election day bake sales (one at Crocker and the other at the Munson Library - south Amherst). ALSO - we need people to staff the bake sale tables from 1pm - 4pm on Tuesday. If you can do either please email us: crockerfarmpgo@gmail.com.
Thanks and don't forget to VOTE on TUESDAY!

All monies go towards helping our kids, our teachers, and our school.  We are raising funds for big projects - the spring school musical, field trips, and books.... we are also raising funds for smaller projects like the community garden, non-fiction magazine subscriptions and on-going art displays.
PLEASE help us out if you can!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Coat Drive is Happening!

To ensure all Crocker Farm children are warm and toasty this winter season, we are once again collecting winter outerwear. Why not take a few minutes this weekend to look in your closets for any gently used items for those in need?

We are looking for donations of clean, gently used winter clothing
(ALL sizes, children and adults are needed):

* coats * snow pants * snow boots * hats *
* mittens * gloves * scarves * snowsuits *

Drop off: Anytime during school hours, now through Nov. 26 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:
  • Wednesday Nov. 28, 8am - 2pm
  • Thursday Nov. 29, 8am - 8pm
  • Friday Nov. 30, 8am - noon.
Any leftover clothing will be donated to the Amherst Survival Center.

Thank you to the Lions Club of Amherst for partnering with us again this year. If you have any questions, please contact Erika Zekos (studiozed@comcast.net). Thank you for your donations!