GARDEN HARVEST-FEST 2012 - YOU ARE INVITED!

If you designed it or helped build it -- this event is in your honor. If you admire it or have yet to see it -- this event is also for you. We hope you will join in the fun -- RAINDATE is SUNDAY 11/4/2012 from 2pm - 3:30pm

Last call for directory forms!!!

We'll accept your directory forms either in paper or via electronic submission through this Friday -- so take a minute to track it down (in your home) or use the electronic link below -- the directory is a great way to find friends' contact information for playdates and also for upcoming birthday parties!

Here is the link to the online form one more time:  click HERE to access it.  

Thanks!

Shop Online through GoodShop & Earn Money for Crocker Farm

Do your online shopping through the GoodShop portal and earn money for Crocker Farm and the PGO, at no cost to you

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

 

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

Multi-arts offerings...

For a more sustainable – vibrant – resilient Amherst

Multi-Arts invites your children to join our art, theater, dance and
games activities provided by our inspiring faculty while you join a
creative brainstorming session on what you would like to see in the
future of Amherst as we move away from our dependency on fossil fuels
and become more reliant in our local community resources.


Saturday, October 13, 2012, 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Amherst Regional Middle School



www.multi-arts.org
Read about us:
http://www.greatnonprofits.org/reviews/multi-arts-inc/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7TcqG82nTo.

Skating in Amherst

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 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 first winter session and TO PRINT the Registration forms, please visit http://www.scamherst.org

PLACE:  UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MULLINS CENTER PRACTICE RINK

DAY:     10 SUNDAYS STARTING NOVEMBER 4, 2012, AND ENDING JANUARY 6, 2013

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

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 is necessary if you want to begin on the first Sunday (November 4).  Skating continues through June, 2013, with a January session and April session to follow.

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

Miss Leticia Music School - Fall 2012

Boy Scout Open House

Boy Scout Troop 500 Amherst is having an Open House for prospective scouts and their families Tuesday, October 16 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the South Congregational Church, 1066 Southeast Street, Amherst.  

Troop 500 has a 50+ year history in Amherst working with school-age boys (grades 6-12).  Troop activities are organized and run by the boys, including weekly meetings, monthly campouts, and projects in the community.  Our Scouts learn practical outdoor skills and develop leadership skills while having a lot of fun.  

Troop 500 does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, or sexual preference.  For more information, contact Scoutmaster Peter Crowley at (413) 348-8052.

(Not a school sponsored event.)

Girls Leadership Institute - co sponsored by Crocker PGO and the District Attorney's Office

Due to changes in district policy, the Girls Leadership Institute seminar that begins on October 9th for girls in grades kindergarten - 1st grade will be held at the same time - 3:30pm - 4:30pm at the Munson Library (South Amherst) -- pleas

e feel free to register for this event:www.GirlsLeadershipInstitute.org/content/amherst-ma-programs or call Alana Garcia: 866-744-9102 ext. 1 or reach out to Alana at Alana@girlsleadership.org

LSSE basketball information - 2012-2013

Hello basketball families:

The dates for suburban basketball team tryouts have been set for the upcoming 2012-2013 season (barring another Halloween snowstorm).

All tryouts will take place at the Amherst Middle School Gym on the following schedule:

Tryout dates:

Wednesday, November 7th

5/6^th grade boys - 5:30-7:00 p.m.

7/8^th grade boys - 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 8th

4^th-6^th grade girls - 5:30-7:00 p.m.

7/8^th grade girls - 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 10th

4^th-6^th grade girls - 10:00-11:30 a.m.

7/8^th grade girls- 11:30-1:00 p.m.

5/6^th grade boys - 1:00-2:30 p.m.

7/8^th grade boys - 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Players are encouraged to attend BOTH sessions to maximize their chances of making the team.

General Information

* Rec basketball registration is currently open.  If your child do not plan to try out for rec basketball, feel free to register online at www.lsse.org. Or, call the front office at 259.3065.

* Suburban Basketball is a “travel” team, so participants/parents should be prepared to commit to a full schedule of practices/games/tournaments from November through early March.

* There is no cost to try out, BUT if a player does make the team, there will be a participation fee that will be based on the cost of uniforms, officials, travel, tournament entry fees, etc.

* There will be at least one team chosen for each division (5th/6th &7th/8th). If there is perceived to be sufficient interest/talent remaining, a second team (“B” Team) will be formed. We anticipate receiving a 4^th grade waiver from the league for the girls’ 5-6 division (will allow for 4^thgrade participation). 4^th grade boys are welcome to tryout, but we cannot displace any viable 5-6 grade boys in order to open a slot for a 4^thgrader (ie. If more than two teams worth of 5/6 grade boys tryout (24-28 kids), then we cannot take a 4^th grader on either team, regardless of how good they are).

* Only students who attend ARMS or are a resident of Amherst, Pelham, Shutesbury or Leverett are eligible (per league rules/bylaws).

* There will be a team of evaluators at each of the tryouts (including prospective coaches) to determine players ranking and team placement.   

Important Sign-Up Information

If your child is planning to try out for one of the Suburban Travel Basketball teams, you can still register them for the recreational league before the late date anyway – they will then be guaranteed a

spot on a recreational team if they DON’T make the Suburban team. If they DO make a team, the recreational registration fee can then be applied toward the Suburban fee.

Please fill out the attached tryout form and return via email (mivillem@amherstma.gov),  fax (413.259.2407) or snail mail (Attn: Mark Miville, LSSE,70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002).

Mark Miville

Sports and Recreation Director

Town of Amherst Leisure Services

70 Boltwood Walk

Amherst, MA 01002

413.259.3065 front desk registration

413.259.3144 direct

413.259.2407 fax

www.lsse.org