Fort River PGO Information

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

FIELD DAY


FIELD DAY IS COMING!!!!

Field Day is just around the corner on Wednesday, June 5!  Field day will be the same format as last year.  Kids will be assigned to mixed-aged groups led by parents and teachers. Groups will rotate through a series of events focused on working together, promoting school spirit, getting some physical activity, and having fun!!! (Kindy kids will have their own special events from 10-10:45am.)

We will need LOTS of parent volunteers.  You can sign up to run an activity station, be a group leader, run a station just for kindergarten kids, or help with set up or clean up.  To sign up, click here:

http://frpc.pleasebringit.com/public/l5SYxUf+Qt4
Any questions?  Email Tammy Schulkind at:  trahhal@psych.umass.edu

Thanks so much!  Your volunteer efforts will make Field Day a great success.

Tim Farnham and Tammy Schulkind - Field Day Coordinators
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EL DIA DE CAMPO ESTÁ VINIENDO!!

El Día de Campo está a la vuelta de la esquina  el miércoles 5 de junio!   El  Día de campo será del mismo formato que el año pasado. Los niños se pueden asignar a grupos mixtos de edad llevado por los padres y maestros.  Los Grupos rotarán a través de una serie de eventos centrados en trabajar juntos, promover el espíritu escolar, conseguir algún tipo de actividad física, y la diversión! (Niños de Kinder  tendrán sus propios eventos especiales de 10-10:45 am.)

Vamos a necesitar un montón de padres voluntarios. Usted puede inscribirse para ejecutar una estación de actividades, ser un líder del grupo, dirigir una estación sólo para los niños de kinder, o ayudar con instalar o limpiar. Para inscribirse, haga clic aquí: http://frpc.pleasebringit.com/public/l5SYxUf+Qt4

¿Alguna pregunta? Email Tammy Schulkind en: trahhal@psych.umass.edu

¡Muchas gracias! Sus esfuerzos voluntarios harán del Día de Campo  un gran éxito.

Tim y Tammy Farnham Schulkind - Coordinadores del Dia de Campo.

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LOST AND FOUND

The collection of found items are now displayed in Fort River lobby.  Take a look at the pictures and/or come in and go through the clothing rack and the tables. Items remaining after Friday May 24 will be donated to the Amherst Survival Center. The digital pictures can be found Here.
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Perdido y Encontrado
La colección de objetos encontrados se muestran ahora en el vestíbulo de Fort River. Echa un vistazo a las imágenes y / o entrar y pasar por el estante de ropa y las mesas.  Artículos que quedan después del viernes 24 de mayo serán donados al Centro de Supervivencia de  Amherst.
Las imágenes digitales se pueden encontrar Aquí.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

THE ANNUAL STAFF AND TEACHER LUNCHEON

DEADLINE EXTENDED!  Contributions can be sent to the PGO no later than Wednesday, May 15th.  Thank you!
The annual Staff & Teacher Appreciation Luncheon will take place at Amherst Brewing Company on May 22nd. 
Please express your thanks to our amazing staff by making a contribution in their honor.
The PGO needs your help to keep this special tradition going.
Please complete the attached form and send your contribution to the office by Wednesday, May 15.  Thank you!

Every teacher will receive a personalized thank you note from the PGO the day of the luncheon.
If your child and family would like a little note to be included with their thank you gift, please complete one of the tags on the attached page and hand in to the PGO mailbox by May 10. 
You do not need to participate in the fundraiser to send in a note for any teacher or staff member.
Feel free to be creative and make your own note on other paper and it will be delivered on your behalf.
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El Personal Anual & El Almuerzo de Aprecio a los Maestros tendrá lugar en Amherst Brewing Company el 22 de mayo.
Por favor, expresa tu agradecimiento a nuestro increible personal haciendo una contribución en su honor.
El PGO necesita tu ayuda para que esta tradicion siga.
Envíe su contribución de cualquier cantidad a la caja PGO el 10 de mayo ¡Gracias!

Cada maestro recibirá una nota personalizada de agradecimiento por parte del PGO el día del almuerzo.
Si su hijo y su familia les gustaría que una pequeña nota se incluyera con su regalo de agradecimiento, por favor complete una de las etiquetas en esta página y coloquela en el buzón PGO el 10 de mayo.
Usted no tiene que participar en la recaudación de fondos para enviar una nota para cualquier profesor o miembro del personal. Siéntase libre para ser creativo y componer su propia nota en otro papel y que será entregado en su nombre.

Voices from Our Schools: People of Color United

Please enjoy the latest segment of the popular Amherst Media Program, Voices From Our Schools. This episode features People of Color United at ARHS and two student leaders, Larenz Harris and Angela Ononibaku as they discuss the POCU mission and service initiatives.


Annual Town Fair on the Amherst Town Common

The annual Town Fair sponsored by the Rotary Club of Amherst is set for May 23 - May 25. The event takes place on the Amherst Town Common.

Hours of operation (games, rides, food) are 
Thurs May 23    3pm-10 pm
Fri May 24        3pm-10pm 
Sat May 25       10am-10pm
This is a most-anticipated community event which many students, families and staff attend each year.

AMHERST EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Hey, Parents!
Did you know that the Amherst Education Foundation just granted close to $50,000 to the Amherst and regional public schools for programs to enrich our kids’ learning experience?  This includes funds for programs at your school!    Please click here for details on the grants awarded: http://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/node/3
AEF couldn’t fund these programs without your help and your gifts.  Your next opportunity to help is NOW!. Register for  the 3rd Annual Spring Sprint (5K run/walk and 1Mile fun run), on May 18th.  We hope you’ll join us.  You can find out more and register here:  http://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/events.  Register soon to make sure you get a t-shirt!

Boy Scouts Troop 500 Open House

Boy Scout Troop 500 Amherst is having an Open House for prospective scouts and their families Tuesday, May 14 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.

STARLIGHT'S YOUTH THEATRE

Starlight's Youth Theatre presents Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr., the musical. Show are on May 17that 7:00 pm, May 18th at 2:00 & 7:00 pm, May 19th at 2:00 pm at the Academy of Music, Northampton. Tickets are $12 students/seniors and $16 adults and may be purchased from the Academy of Music box office: in person, or by phone at (413)584-9032, extension 105, or online at www.academyofmusictheatre.tix.com. For more information about the show and Starlight's Youth Theatre, please visit: www.starlights-youth-theatre.com.

AMHERST YOUTH LACROSSE ANNUAL CAR WASH

SUPPORT AMHERST LACROSSE, GET YOUR CAR WASHED ON MAY 18TH 
The biggest fundraiser for Amherst Youth Lacrosse (AYL) is the Annual Car Wash 
and 
WE WANT TO CLEAN YOUR CAR!  
Our players work hard on the field and want to work hard for you. So, come and 
"Get er' done!" 
·                     Saturday, May 18 
·                     From 10 to 2.
·                     200 Triangle street, Jones Group Realtors have generously donated their parking lot
 Come support the Amherst Youth Lacrosse Teams

THE FRIENDS OF JONES LIBRARY

Channel your inner Julia Child!

You know how everyone loves your meatloaf? Or your pineapple upside down cake? Or your broccoli with peanut sauce? Share those recipes! 
The Friends of the Jones Library is creating a community cookbook and we need YOUR help.Visit us here to submit your amazing recipe (or hey, just send it in an email to us here if it's easier!).
Bon appetit!