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!

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!

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!

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!

Trip to NYC anyone?

Change of Times for Basketball Clinic on Saturday

FYI:
The Pre-Season Basketball Player’s Clinic (for kids in grades K-8) is scheduled for the Amherst High School Gym this Saturday, Nov. 3^rd. There has been a change in times from what was published in the LSSE brochure and previously emailed.

The BOYS’ Clinic will be from 10am-12pm and the GIRLS’ Clinic will run from 1-3pm. These clinics will provide an excellent opportunity for your child to get ready for the upcoming rec basketball season and/or travel tryouts for grades 5-8 (Nov. 7^th and 10^th for boys and Nov. 8^th and 10^th for girls) and meet members of both varsity boys’ and girls’ teams.

The boys’ clinic will be run by longtime varsity boys’ head coach, Jim Matuszko. ARHS recently named Liz Kay the new varsity girls’ basketball coach. Coach Kay played college basketball at Bates College, teaches at Suffield Academy in CT and most recently served as the varsity girls’ coach at Coventry HS for the past seven seasons and leading them to two state finals appearances. This is a great chance to meet her in person before the season starts up.

This cost of the clinic is $5, payable at the door. All proceeds benefit the ARHS basketball programs.

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Election Day Bake Sale(S) Sign-up

Please click on the button below to share your talents with our entire community.  We are asking for volunteers to work one hour shifts at Crocker Farm on election day 2012 (11/6/2012) and also the Munson Library (on the South Amherst Common) on 11/6/2012.  If you cannot work a shift - PLEASE consider contributing baked goods or savory goods.  You can drop them off on Monday 11/5/2012 in the front office at Crocker Farm Elementary!  Please help us raise funds for our school, our kids, and our fantastic teachers!