Call for Kid-Size Instruments!

There is an overwhelming number of children interested in our instrument program—but we are short several instruments. We are in need of kid-size violins,violas, cellos, trumpets, clarinets, saxophones, trombones, drums, etc.

Any and all instruments will be accepted. If you have any instruments you'd like to donate to Crocker Farm Elementary, please bring them to the front office.

Thank you!

National Walk to School Day: Wednesday, Oct. 5

WALK TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR KIDS!!! 

Wed. Oct 5, is National Walk to School Day!  
Walk from your house to Crocker Farm—or join a larger group walking from the Mission Cantina/Sibies Pizza parking lot (corner of Rte. 116 and Pomeroy Lane) to Crocker Farm. 

The group will meet at 8:10 a.m., and start walking at 8:15 a.m. Kids who prefer to bike can do so—they'll get a head start on the sidewalk. 

Rain or Shine we will walk! Bring umbrellas and perhaps a change of clothes for the kids if it’s wet out. See you Wednesday morning!  

Crocker Farm September Chronicles

Check out what happened the first month of school—and watch out for upcoming events:

http://arpscf.ss3.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_927419/File/Chronicles/Chronicles%20September%202016.pdf

Auditions for the Hampshire Young People’s Chorus

Auditions for the Hampshire Young People’s Chorus

Does your child like to sing?  The Hampshire Young People’s Chorus (YPC) is an award-winning youth choir, currently accepting new members.  YPC offers children the opportunity to experience choral singing in a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere.  Healthy vocal technique and fundamental music skills are taught through singing a wide range of music from many styles and traditions.  The choir’s roster includes more than 45 children in two age divisions – Concert Choir (grades 3-6) and Chamber Singers (grades 6-10).  Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays in Amherst.  For more information, please visit www.hampshireypc.org or call the director, K.C. Conlan, at 413-530-9337.

ARPS SEPAC Schedule for the year

There will be more information to come!

ARPS SEPAC

2016-2017 Workshops and Board Meetings

Date	Location	Time	Title	Confirmation
9/2/16	Crocker Farm	9:00am-10:30am	Board Meeting	Yes
9/26/16	Middle School, Supertintedent’s Conference Room	5:00pm-6:00pm	Board Meeting/General Meeting	YES
October	HS, SEC, MS	Visual	Lawn Sign Awareness Campaign	Nancy Handling
10/7/16	Fort River, Assistant Principal Office	9:00am-10:30am	Board Meeting	YES
10/17/16	Wildwood, Library	5:30pm-7:00pm	Meet and Greet	YES
10/24/16	Wildwood, Library	5:30pm-7:30pm	Basic Rights	YES
10/26/16	Family Center	9:00am-10:30am	Basic Rights in Spanish	Yes
11/4/16	Pelham Community Center	9:00am-10:30am	Board Meeting	YES
TBD	ARMS Library	5:30pm-9:30pm	Youth Mental Health First Aid	Yes
TBD	ARMS Library	9:00am- 1:00pm	Youth Mental Health First Aid	Yes
11/14/16	High School Library	5:30pm-7:30pm	Supporting Teens with Executive Functioning Issues	Yes
12/2/16	Wildwood	9:00am-10:30am	Board Meeting	Wendy Working on
12/5/16	Family Center	5:30pm-7:00pm	An IEP for my Child in Spanish	Yes
12/7/16	Pelham Community Center	5:30pm- 8:00pm	An IEP for my Child	Yes
January			Assistive Technology
1/6/16	Middle School, ETL Conference Room	9:00am-10:30am	Board Meeting	YES
2/3/16	High School	9:00am-10:30am	Board Meeting	Wendy Working on
February /March	Crocker Farm		Creating Transition Communication
3/3/16	Southeast Campus School	9:00am-10:30am	Board Meeting	Wendy Working on
March	High School		So what’s transition planning really all about?
March	ARMS or ARHS		Meet and Greet
March	Middle School		Supporting Struggling Writers
April	Crocker Farm		Organizing IEP Paperwork
April	Fort River		Movie:  Autism The Musical
4/7/16	Crocker Farm Community Room	9:00am-10:30am	Board Meeting	YES
MAY	Wildwood		The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan
5/5/16	Middle School	9:00am-10:30am	Board Meeting	Wendy Working on
June	???		Stars to Special Education
6/2/16	High School	9:00am-10:30am	Board Meeting	Wendy Working on