Friday, March 29, 2013

Projected class size 2013-2014

For those of you who were at the Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, or if you just wanted to know, here's the Amherst elementary school projected class size for next school year.


(Clicking on the image will make it larger.  If you go to this ARPS page, you can learn even more.)

Pizza pick-up Reminder and Many Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who placed a Hillside pizza order -  YOUR delicious goods will be available for pick-up on THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH AT THE PARENT PICK-UP DOORS (NEAR PRE-SCHOOL) FROM 3:05PM - 6:00PM -- if you cannot pick up your order - please call Angela 413-219-6344 to make other arrangements!  THANKS again for your generous orders!!! Thanks for supporting our kids, our teachers and our school, With heartfelt thanks, your PGO @ crocker farm elementary

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Coffee Thursday!



Don't forget to join us for the Coffee with the Principals tomorrow, Thursday, March 28th, at 8:45 a.m.  Bring your questions, comments, and accolades.  We'll provide the coffee, muffins, and principals!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

6th Graders: Learn About ARMS After School Clubs


Dear 6th Grade Families,

Please join representatives from the ARMS FSP PGO and ARMS After School Clubs to learn about after school clubs, the ARMS FSP, meet other families, and enjoy light refreshments.  The event will be held on:


Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
in the ARMS Cafeteria


We  will have representatives from:
Art Club
Best Buddies
Chess/Scrabble Club
Drama Club
ELL Homework Club
History Club
Latin Club
Leo Club
LGBT/Friends Club
Lyrics to Go
Mixed Media 3D Art Club
Science Club
Theater Tech Club
Yearbook


So, come have fun, learn about ARMS and some of its wonderful offerings.   All rising 6th graders are invited to this event.  We hope to see you and your family there!!    For more information, please contact the FSP at ARMSFSP@yahoo.com.


Monday, March 25, 2013

Daffodil run in late April


The 3rd Annual Daffodil Fun Run is scheduled for April 28. All are welcome to participate and online registration is open NOW! This event benefits BBBS of Hampshire County - a strong ARPS community partner.  This year's goal is to raise over $30K!  
 

League of Women's Voters Book Sale - plan ahead...


The League of Women Voters' Book Sale, with its thousands of books, will be on the Amherst Town Common on May 3, 4, & 5 this year. This will be the 65th year for one of New England's largest book sales.
If you have any books you'd like to contribute, they can be dropped off from April 1-24 at two locations: 7 Pomeroy Lane, # 1 or Hadley Stop & Shop. Call 253-0633 to arrange to drop off a large quantity of books at 7 Pomeroy Lane.
Please: only books in good condition, not moldy or mildewed. No journals or magazines except cooking and crafts; no toys, puzzles or videotapes. LPs in good condition, CDs and DVDs will be accepted. Thank you!
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If you have any questions about the notice, you can contact the League at 253-0633 or  email me, the publicity chair, at millinge@roanoke.edu. Thanks! Susan Millinger

Meet the candidates and PGO organizational meeting April 4th @ 7pm


Gentle Pizza Reminder...


swim lessons


Crocker Farm & APRS Events this Week & Upcoming

 
March 27th:  Joint Meeting of the Amherst School Committee & Regional School Committee
March 28th:  Morning Coffee with the Co-Principals
March 28th:  Deadline Hillside Pizza orders, fundraiser for Crocker Farm garden & field trips
March 29th:  Amherst Schools Closed


Upcoming:
April 1st:       Nominations due for the Roger L. Wallace Excellence in Teaching Award
April 1st:       Regional Planning School Committee meeting
April 4th:       Pickup Hillside Pizza orders after school
April 5th:       Deadline for Crocker Farm Yearbook orders
April 6th:       Fundraiser for the Roger L. Wallace Teaching Award
April 8-10th:  Kindergarten Registration, Matricula de Kindergarten
April 9-10th:  Crocker Farm Book swap, Intercambio de libros
April 9th:       Amherst Town Election, including for 2 School Committee members  
April 15-19th: Spring Vacation: No School