Friday, January 31, 2014

Fort River PGO Community Event

SAVE THE DATE

Got the Midwinter Jicker* Blues? 
Join us in celebrating the 110th Birthday of Dr. Seuss!
Fun & Games & Community Potluck
Thursday, February 27th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Fort River School

*I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Want to help with this new community event?  Both planning and day of help are needed so put on your Cat in the "Thinking" Hat, check your Pocket for a Wocket then contact Deb Christakos at deborah_christakos@yahoo.com.

Kids Night Out


Amherst Toy Library


Town Meeting Infomation


Friday, January 24, 2014

Annual Fund Drive - Support Our PGO!

Top 10 Reasons
to Support the Fort River PGO Annual Fund

1.   Fund our school community events!

Family Fair, Chili Cook-Off, Field Day, Movie Nights, Curriculum Nights, and more. 

2.   Support teachers with classroom supplies!

All classroom teachers receive $50 from the PGO to help set up their classrooms in September. 

3.   Fund field trip buses! 

4.   Enable PGO to provide FREE school directory & yearbook every year! 

5.   Fund monthly Coffee with the Principals! 

6.   Provide childcare at evening school events! 

7.   Sponsor mini-grants for curriculum enrichment activities! 

8.   Grow and expand our Science Garden as a place for teaching and learning! 

9.   Help reach our goal of 100% participation--no donation is too small! 

10.   Because Fort River is YOUR child’s school and family support is crucial!
 
To donate now click the "Donate" button on the top right of this page or download donation form here:
 
 
PRINCIPALES 10 RAZONES
PARA APOYAR AL PGO DE FORT RIVER - FONDO ANUAL
 
 
1. Financiar nuestros eventos de la comunidad escolar !
    Feria Familiar, Chili Cook- Off , Día de Campo , noches de cine , noches de Currículo , y mucho más.
 2. Apoyar a los maestros con materiales de clase !
     Todos los maestros reciben $50 desde el PGO para ayudar a establecer sus clases en septiembre.
3. Campo Fondo buses viaje !
4. Habilitar PGO para proporcionar sin directorio y anuario de la escuela cada año!
5. Fondo del Café mensual con los directores !
6. Proveer cuidado de niños en eventos de la escuela por la noche !
7. Patrocina mini- subvenciones para las actividades de enriquecimiento curricular !
8. Crecer y expandir nuestra ciencia Garden como lugar de enseñanza y aprendizaje !
9. Ayudar a alcanzar nuestra meta de participación del 100% - ninguna donación es demasiado pequeña!
10. Debido a Fort River es la escuela de su hijo y el apoyo familiar es crucial!
 
To donate now click the "Donate" button on the top right of this page or download donation form here:

 

6th Grade Events Planning

Attention 6th Grade Families:
Thanks for the wonderful turn-out for our parent/guardian meeting this week.  We have great interest in upcoming events and graduation planning!  At the meeting, we had sign-up forms available for the events listed below.  
 
If you are interested in joining a planning group, please email Suzanne Schilling or Sue Borden.  Thanks!
Sixth Grade Events
  • Movie Night Fundraiser
  • Raffle Fundraiser
  • Camp Howe Trip
  •  Sixth Grade Graduation
    • Cafeteria Decoration:  Decide theme, coordinate with the donations committee; coordinate with Cafeteria staff and custodians for tables and set up
    • Gym Decoration:  Decide theme, coordinate with the donations committee; decorate the gym the afternoon/evening before graduation
    • 6th Grade Gift:  Consult with Principal & specials teachers@ gift; solicit donations, purchase gift, present @ graduation
    • Donations:  Solicit local businesses for donations for graduation, ie. flowers, cake, food for graduation and dance
    • Food (Graduation and Dance):  Coordinate donations from parents from each 6th grade class (“Please Bring It” sign-up); coordinate 5th grade parent volunteers to set-up, serve and clean-up for graduation reception
    • Misc:  Pick up of donations and supplies 
Atención Familias de sexto grado:
Gracias por la gran rotación externa para nuestra reunión con los padres / tutores de esta semana . Tenemos un gran interés en los próximos eventos y planificación de la graduación! En la reunión , tuvimos formas disponibles para los eventos mencionados a continuación inscripción. 
 
Si usted está interesado en formar parte de un grupo de planificación , por favor escriba Suzanne Schilling o Sue Borden. Gracias! 
Eventos Sexto Grado
  • Noche de película para recaudar fondos
  • Rifa para recaudar fondos
  • Campamento Howe viaje
  • Sexto Grado Graduación
    • Decoración de laCafetería: Decida el tema , en coordinación con el comité de donaciones ; coordinar con el personal de la cafetería y los custodios de las tablas y establecer
    • Decoración delGymnasio: Decida el tema , en coordinación con el comité de donaciones ; decorar el gimnasio por la tarde / noche antes de la graduación
    • Sexto grado de regalo: Consultar con el Director y Especiales maestros @ don, solicitar donaciones , compra de regalos, presentes @ graduación
    • Donaciones: solicitar a los negocios locales para las donaciones para la graduación , es decir . flores, pastel , comida para la graduación y el baile
    • Alimentos ( graduación y Danza ): Coordenadas donaciones de los padres de cada clase de 6 º grado ( "Por favor, Bring It " sign -up) ; coordinar quinto padres voluntarios grado de puesta en marcha, servicio y limpieza para la recepción de graduación
    • Otros : Recogida de donaciones y suministros

AmazonSmile

A new way to support Field Trips at Fort River
 
What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support our school every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com  you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Fort River.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.  On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you need to select Fort River Elementary School Parent Council to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping.  This information will be saved and then every eligible purchase you make on AmazonSmile will result in a donation.
Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.
What will the money raised through AmazonSmile be used for?
All funds raised through this program will be designated to help support field trips for our Fort River students.  

Town Meeting Information

 
Please consider joining Town Meeting.  Amherst needs more parent voices (and votes) to help set our town's direction.  Town Meeting passes all our town's budgets - including the library and schools.  The commitment is just a handful of evenings per year.  It's a great way to learn what's going on in town, serve with your neighbors, as well as great public service.
The deadline for getting your name on the ballot as a candidate for Town Meeting is Tuesday, February 4 at 5:00pm. Sign up in the Town Clerk's office in Town Hall. You must be a registered voter in the Town of Amherst. All it takes is one signature. 

Preschool Fair


Friday, January 17, 2014

6th Grade Parent Meeting

Wednesday, January 22nd, 7pm, Fort River library,

An informational meeting to discuss graduation and upcoming fundraisers.

We need your ideas and help on raising money to fund the 6th grade field trips, graduation and the dance.

Please join the 6th grade teachers and room parents as we plan out the rest of the year.  This is a parent/guardian only meeting.
Thanks so much!

 
Reunion de Padres de 6to Grado

Miercoles 22 de Enero a las 7.00 pm en la Biblioteca de Fort River,

Una reunion para informativa para discutir acerca de la Graduacion y los Proximos eventos para recaudar fondos.

Nosotros necesitamos tus ideas y ayuda para recaudar dinero para el fondo de 6to grado viaje de excursiones, Graduacion y el Baile.

Por Favor acompananos al 6to Grado maestra y Padres de Salones mientras planeamos salir el resto del ano. Esto es una reunion solo para  padres- Guardianes.

Muchas Gracias