SciTech Cafe Talks Fall Schedule

Held monthly at Amherst Brewing Company, at 6 pm. 
Designed for anyone with an interest in or love of science; kids are welcome!

For more information, please contact Kathy Aidala at kaidala@mtholyoke.edu.

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Spanish Classes for Children

Mucho Gusto Spanish with Laurie Davidson

 

New classes this fall for older children and new locations!

See www.muchogustospanish.com for full fall schedule

for ages 0-5 Songs, circle games, creative movement, stories

for ages 6-8  Games, stories, drama, poems, songs, art projects, and bookmaking

for ages 9-11  All of the above with emphasis on conversational Spanish and literacy.

For more info or to register, email Laurie at muchogustospanish@gmail.com or call 413-367-9608

New classes:

Tuesdays at Artspace in Greenfield

September 9 - November 18

3:30-4:15 for ages 9-11 

4:30-5:15 for ages 6-8 

Wednesdays at Second Chances Kids' Consignment Shop in Amherst

September 17 - November 19

9:15-9:50 and 10:00-10:35 for ages 0-5 with caregiver

10:45-11:25 for ages 3-5 with caregiver

Thursdays at the Lilly Library in Florence

September 11 - November 20

3:45-4:30 for ages 6-9

4:40-5:15 for ages 0-5 with caregiver

Friday afterschool in Amherst, location TBA

new group forming - email Laurie for more info

Born to Move Classes for ages 6-12

The Aerobics and Fitness Studio
413-367-6732
www.TheAerobicsandFitnessStudio.com


We are pleased to announce the addition of LesMills BORN TO MOVE classes, specifically designed for children! We are passionate about creating a positive change in young people’s attitudes towards physical activity. We want to inspire and motivate new generations through music and movement and help them enjoy the increased self-esteem, well-being and health benefits of an active life.

BORN TO MOVE can build confidence, develop physical and social skills and help hard-wire a love of movement into young people's lives.
 
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LSSE offerings: Horseback Riding & Astronomy

Web site:  www.lsse.org

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Introduction to Horseback Riding & Horsemanship 

Astronomy

Food Bank Family Volunteer Day - Sept 7th

Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Family Volunteer Day

This is going to be an extra-special event, with a host of activities for kids and adults including:

·         Multiple Volunteer activities throughout the day

·       **  Nutrition Activities with our Nutrition staff, to show how The Food Bank encourages healthy eating on a tight budget.  The activity will including making and taste-testing fresh fruit and yogurt parfaits!

·        ** Readings of hunger-themed children’s books

·         ** Educational workshops to give youth and adults context to their service and learn about the difference their work makes.

·         ** Facility tours including tours of our offices not normally included in the warehouse tour.

·         ** Fun take-home activities to encourage kids (and adults) to continue to make a difference throughout Hunger Action Month!

If you and your family are interested in attending you can RSVP to jerods@foodbankwma.org or you can check out our Facebook Event page!

(this is not a PGO or school sponsored event)

Markert's Pond Community Work Day - Sept 13th

(not a PGO or school-sponsored event)

Volunteering at Crocker Farm

There are so many ways to get involved with the PGO and help out at Crocker Farm, and many of our school's great events would not be possible without volunteers. If you would like to help, please complete the form at this link (volunteer form link) or the paper version that is going home in backpacks later this week, and and indicate which of the PGO's events/activities you'd like to volunteer for. Thank you.

Dogs on school grounds

Crocker Farm parent Lisa Cain has created a petition to allow responsible dog owners to bring leashed pets to Amherst public schools for pick-up and drop-off only.  For more information, click here.

PGO Start of Year Gathering - Fri 9/5

 

Please join the Crocker Farm PGO as we gather to celebrate the start of the school and last year's accomplishments, and to think about the year ahead. Sue Bernier, past PGO Treasurer, will hosting this event at her downtown store, B.Home, from 5-7 pm this coming Friday, Sept 5th.  Appetizers and drinks will be served.

If you have been part of the PGO in the past or are thinking about getting more involved, please join us for this fun event. RSVPs appreciated.

To RSVP or if you have any questions, please contact Tracy Zafian, PGO board member, at tmz23@zafian.com or 256-3230. Thank you.

We hope to see you there!
- Tracy Zafian & Sue Bernier

Pediatricians and school start times

As we all get back into the school year, here's an article to contemplate about school start times.  Click here to read Pediatricians Say School Start Later For Teens' Health.

Food for thought.