Please re-register your Stop and Shop Card for A+ Rewards

Each year Stop and Shop gives CASH to area SCHOOLS! Please help Fort River by re-registering your card -- they make each of us re-register every year.   Just follow the link:

https://www.stopandshop.com/our_stores/bonus_bucks/designate_school.htm?execution=e1s1
Our school code is: 05218

THANKS FOR HELPING ALL OF OUR CHILDREN GROW THROUGH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES!

New Junior Tennis Program

Would you like your child to learn tennis?   Mike Kolendo, President of Western, MA USTA and Secretary of the New England USTA board, is one of the Pros leading a new tennis program at the indoor courts just across the town line in Sunderland, at the Maple Ridge Community Center and received a grant to start a new USTA Juniors program at these tennis courts. There are also Adult programs.   

More information is available at tennisatmapleridge.com.

This is not a FR PGO-sponsored event.

ARHS Soccer Fundraiser

Fall Family Fair - Postponed / Feria de Otoño de la familia - Aplazado

Due to Amherst's designation of "high" risk for mosquito borne illnesses, Amherst school officials in consultation with the town of Amherst and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are canceling or rescheduling all after-dusk outdoor school activities.  This includes the Fall Family Fair.  The new date for the fair, to be held indoors this year, will be posted as soon as we have confirmation.  For further information, please visit http://www.amherstma.gov/index.aspx?nid=604
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Debido a la designación Amhert de "alto" riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por mosquitos, los funcionarios de la escuela de Amherst, en consulta con el pueblo de Amherst y el Departamento de Salud Pública de Massachusetts están cancelando o reprogramando todas lasactividades después de la escuela al aire libre al anochecer. Esto incluye la Feria de Otoño de la familia. La nueva fecha para la feria, que se celebrará dentro de este año, se publicará tan pronto como tengamos la confirmación. Para más información, por favor visite http://www.amherstma.gov/index.aspx?nid=604
 

Fort River Governance Council / Consejo de Gobierno de Fort River

The state-mandated Fort River School Governance Council reviews the annual budget for Fort River and helps prepare the School Improvement Plan. The School Governance Council is comprised of parent/guardians, teachers, community members, and Principal Monica Hall (hallm@arps.org). A two year term commitment is expected, and there is one parent/guardian vacancy available this fall.

A parent/guardian representative will be elected at the Fort River Open House on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. If you are interested in serving on the School Governance Council, please fill out the form and return it to the Fort River main office by Thursday, September 27, 2012. This information will be distributed to the Fort River community prior to the election at the Open House.

Questions about serving on the School Governance Council or the election process can be directed to Principal Hall.
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El mandato estatal del Consejo de Gobierno de la escuela de Fort River revisa el presupuesto anual para Fort River y ayuda a preparar el Plan de Mejoramiento Escolar. El Consejo de Gobierno de la Escuela está compuesto por los padres / tutores, maestros, miembros de la comunidad, y la directora Monica Hall (hallm@arps.org). Un término de compromiso de dos años se espera, y no hay un padre / tutor vacante disponible este otoño.

Un representante de los padres / tutores serán elegidos en Fort River Casa Abierta el miércoles, octubre 3, 2012. Si usted está interesado en formar parte del Consejo de Gobierno de la Escuela, por favor llene el siguiente formulario y envielo a la oficina principal de Fort River el Jueves, 27 de septiembre 2012. Esta información se distribuirá a la comunidad de Fort River antes de la elección en la Casa Abierta.

Preguntas acerca de servir en el Consejo de Gobierno de la Escuela o el proceso electoral puede ser dirigido a la Directora Hall.

"Like" our new PGO Facebook page!

As we continue to try to reach as many Fort River families as possible, we've decided to create a Fort River PGO Facebook page!  Check us out at https://www.facebook.com/FortRiverPgo and share with all your Fort River friends!  It's still a work in progress so please be patient as we add information, community events, etc.  If you are interested in helping to maintain the site as an Admin, please send me an email (erin.fortriver@gmail.com).

We'll continue to keep the Fort River blog updated as well.   As always, if you have suggestions for building our community, let us know!

MANTENER AL DÍA:
Por favor visite el sitio web de Fort River PGO (http://ftriver.blogspot.com) y nuestra nueva página de Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FortRiverPgo) para obtener información sobre PGO las actividades en curso y las oportunidades, así como las próximas eventos. También puede inscribirse para recibir correos electrónicos regulares del PGO mediante el envío de un correo electrónico a erin.fortriver@gmail.com.

Volunteer to Compost in our School!

Tons of food and paper waste are diverted from local landfills each year as a result of the elementary school composting program in Amherst.   Parent volunteers are needed to serve periodic two-hour shifts as “compost coaches” at Amherst’s three elementary schools.  Compost coaches help students with the waste sorting process in the school cafeteria during lunch.  The goal is to train the children how to sort correctly and keep the compost collected free of plastic and foil…a simple and rewarding task.   To learn more contact Susan Waite at the Amherst Department of Public Works, 413-259-3049 or waites@amherstma.gov.

Toneladas de residuos de alimentos y papel son desviados de los vertederos locales cada año como resultado del programa de la escuela primaria de compostaje en Amherst. Se necesitan padres voluntarios para servir periódicamente dos horas diarias como "entrenadores de compost" En tres escuelas primarias de Amherst. Compost entrenadores ayudan a los estudiantes con el proceso de clasificación de residuos en la cafetería de la escuela durante el almuerzo. El objetivo es formar a los niños cómo ordenar correctamente y mantener el compost recogido libre de plástico y papel de aluminio ... una tarea sencilla y gratificante. Para obtener más información comuníquese con Susan Waite en el Departamento de Obras Públicas Amherst, 413-259-3049 o waites@amherstma.gov

Zumbathon for Maylene Scott

Let's raise some money for a good cause!.
ARHS student Maylene needs a hand to keep her fight against cancer.
Read about her story here:
http://supportmaylenescott.blogspot.com/

To buy tickets for the Zumbathon ( through PayPal) click here:
http://zulmarivera.zumba.com/zumbathon-for-maylene-scott

Enjoy 75 minutes of Zumba with four great local instructors:
Party yourself into shape!
Saturday September 22nd 10:30am to Noon in the Middle School Gym
$10 in advance, $12 at the door.

Zumba Fitness combines Latin and international rhythms with interval and resistance training for a full-body, rhythmic workout. It is currently taught in more than 75 countries around the world.
PLEASE WEAR AQUA AND TEAL COLORS to honored her fight against this type on cancer!

Licensed Zumba instructors:
Zulma Rivera
Nicole Benett
Darci Citron
Yasie Hidrovo

For more information:
Zulma Rivera
413-546 20 59

Upcoming LSSE Programs

 

Upcoming Drama Programs at LSSE with Becca Greene-Van Horn
1. Annie Musical Theater Workshop Ages 6-9. Wednesdays, Sept. 19-Nov. 14, 3:00-4:15 pm.  Become your favorite orphan in this fun and lively workshop that promotes self-expression and teaches basic theater skills, dance, and songs. For children who can read (somewhat).
2. The God and Goddess Show! Ages 8-12.  Wednesdays, Sept. 19, Nov. 14, 4:30-6:00 pm .  Become Athena, Poseidon, Perseus, or even Pandora or the day. Mythical heros and beasts come alive through drama games, improv., scene work, and stroytelling.
3. ActSmart Improv Company Ages 11-18.  Thursdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 29, 3:00-5:00 pm.  Learn Improv., Playback Theater, and other ensemble acting techniques, and speak out against bullying and peer pressure. The company performs at schools and other community settings.
4. Youth Improvisation Ages 11-14. Tuesdays, Sept. 18-Nov. 6, 4:00-5:30 pm. Practice improv. in a playful, non-judgemental setting. Acting exercises, drama games, and scene work foster comfort and self-confidence.

For more information or to register, call 413-259-3065 or go to www.lsse.org.

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These events are not sponsored by the FR PGO.

Welcome letter from the PGO / Una Carta de Bienvenida del PGO

You should have received a welcome letter from the PGO in your child's backpack last week.  You may also access the letter here.  Please note that the email address for Beatriz Garcia, our Latino Community Liaison, was incorrect in the letter.  It has been corrected in the online version, and you can contact Beatriz at chiquilinatita@gmail.com.

Usted debe haber recibido una carta de bienvenida del PGO en la mocila de su niño la semana pasada. También puede acceder a la carta aquí.  Por favor, tenga en cuenta que la dirección de correo electrónico para Beatriz García, nuestro Latino Enlace con la Comunidad, era incorrecta en la carta. Se ha corregido
en la versión en línea, y usted puede contactar a Beatriz chiquilinatita@gmail.com.

Don't forget to turn in your Read-a-Thon sheets!

Don't forget to send in your child's read-a-thon lists BY THIS FRIDAY, SEPT 14.  We are having a friendly competition to see "which grade wins" with the highest participation so we want them in the first two weeks.   There will be a party for the grade that wins and all participants will get a prize.  Please email Jacquelyn with any questions.  We hope your child had a great summer and spent lots of time reading!
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¡Sigue leyendo! Estamos muy entusiasmados con el verano PGO Read-a-Thon! Read-a-Thon las carpetas se fueron a las casas de todos los niños en junio. Los que no enviaron un formulario de permiso sólo tienen que devolveresto en el otoño. Queremos que todos los niños lean y participen incluso si ellos no tienen recaudados fondos. Queremos escuchar a todos los niños acerca de sus tres libros favoritos del verano y se pone a "FR recomienda" lista afuera en el otoño. También estamos teniendo una competencia sana entre los grados de participación, El grado con el mayor grado de participación recibirá un premio adicional (y los derechos de fanfarronear). Lo más importante es que queremos promover la lectura de verano! Ayude a su hijo a empezar su año escolar siguiente como un gran lector. Leer es divertido!

Come to Jones Library during the Amherst Block Party!

Visit the Jones Library during the Amherst Block Party this Thursday, September 13!  All events are free and open to the public.

Visite la Biblioteca Jones durante la fiesta de libros de Amherst este Jueves, 13 de septiembre! Todos los eventos son gratis y abiertos al público.

Schedule of Library Events / Calendario de Eventos Biblioteca:

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM         Friends of the Jones Library BOOK SALE

Atrium

6:00 PM                          Bedtime Tales and Tunes

Children’s Room

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM         Burnett Gallery Information Table

Front Lawn

6:30 PM                          Bedtime Tales and Tunes

Children’s Room

7:00 PM                          “A School for Wives & A School for Husbands”

Moliere’s play directed by Lexi Wight and

performed by Catalyst Stage

Front Law
 
This event is not sponsored by the FR PGO.

Join Multi-Arts this Fall!

Give your child the tools for a successful learning. Art programs strengthen your child attention and help to improve several academic areas and critical thinking. Join the THEATER & ART & FASHION Multi-Arts program, which runs month-to-month.

TUESDAYS or FRIDAYS 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.  Early arrival welcomed (3:30: games and snacks)

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Amherst
Fee: $65 per month -choose Tuesday or Friday or $120 for both days

To register & save check our "Art Share" option (see offering description).
http://csngn.com/accounts/7-multi-arts/offerings/28

Info: (413) 584-7951 or info@multi-arts.org www.multi-arts.org

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Únete a la TEATRO & ARTE & MODA multi-Artes programa, que se ejecuta mes a mes. MARTES o VIERNES de 4:00 -  6:00. llegada temprana bienvenida (3:30: juegos y meriendas) En la Iglesia Immanuel Lutheran, Amherst Costo: $ 65 por mes, elija martes o viernes o $ 120 para los dos día. Información: (413) 584-7951

This event is not sponsored by the FR PGO.

Community Events / Eventos Comunitarios

These events are not sponosred by the FR PGO.

Can you host a Japanese student for 4 days?

Can you host a foreign exchange student for 4 days this November? We have a great group of high school kids coming in from Japan from November 10th to November 13th. It's a great cultural experience for your kids and they just love to be immersed in our culture, whatever it is you do. There is a fun welcome party and you receive a stipend of $20/day to cover food. After doing this for 3 years, my daughter has made friends she will have for years to come! Please contact me at Dianec711@comcast.net if interested. The deadlines are coming up for recruiting to if you can help please let me know, and of course I will answer any questions. Thank you!!!

¿Puede alojar un estudiante de intercambio durante 4 días este mes de noviembre? Tenemos un gran grupo de chicos de escuela secundaria que vienen de Japón desde Noviembre 10 a 13 de noviembre. Es una gran experiencia cultural para sus hijos y les encantara estar inmerso en nuestra cultura, lo que que sea que hagas. Hay una divertida fiesta de bienvenida y recibiras un estipendio de 20 dólares al día para cubrir los gastos de alimentos. Después de hacer esto durante 3 años, mi hija ha hecho amigos que tendra por años! Por favor comuníquese conmigo al Dianec711@comcast.net si está interesado. Los plazos se acercan para reclutando a si usted puede ayudar por favor hágamelo saber, y por supuesto que lo haré contestar cualquier pregunta. ¡Gracias!

This event is not sponsored by the FR PGO.

Want to Improve your Spanish? LSSE can help!

Santiago Sampler: Study Spanish While Exploring the Camino de Santiago. 

From October 18 until November 29! Check out the description on the LSSE brochure, page 21!! 

Any questions, do not hesitate to ask Alessandra Mucci-Ramos, guidance counselor ARHS  (amucciramos@gmail.com)

Enhance your Spanish proficiency, whether you’re a novice or an advanced speaker, with this multi-level, interactive class that will explore the rich history and culture of Spain's ancient pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago. Improve your language skills and practice conversational Spanish while you prepare for a future hike in northern Spain, or daydream about the possibility. Classes will include teacher presentations, and small group work with materials and students at your level as well as activities to practice key grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Students should have at least a basic knowledge of Spanish.  Ms. Northup-Bennett taught high school Spanish for 20 years, and has traveled extensively in Spain, including several trips on the Camino de Santiago. Ms. Mucci-Ramos lived in Venezuela and Ecuador many years and is currently a guidance counselor at ARHS. The two led the Amherst Regional High School Spanish Exchange for 3 years. Please contact instructors if you are concerned about your level of Spanish.

Join our class! 

Hope to hear from you soon,

Alessandra Mucci-Ramos 

This event is not sponsored by the FR PGO.