Thursday, October 8, 2015

URGENT! Opportunities to Learn More about the Elementary School Building Project (It's not just Wildwood!)

Will Fort River Elementary School still be here in five years?

Have you been paying attention to the Wildwood School Building Project? 

 The name is a bit confusing ... in reality this is an ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT that will likely affect all elementary students in Amherst in some capacity.

Please join us for an opportunity to talk about this important issue during the upcoming Fort River PGO Coffee with the Principal on Friday, October 16th at 9 am in the Cafeteria. Special guests Michael Morris, Assistant Superintendent of Amherst Schools, and Katherine Appy, Chair of the Amherst School Committee, will provide an overview and answer questions. Fort River has parent and staff representatives on the district committee involved in this work.

Infants and young children are ALWAYS welcome at PGO events, including monthly Coffees. The PGO will usually have a featured speaker or presentation followed by a brief business meeting. 

 Can't make it to our Coffee? Here are all of the upcoming opportunities to become more informed:

Friday, October 9th, 8:45 - 9:45 am
Crocker Farm Coffee with the Principal
with special guests Mr. Morris and Ms. Appy
in the Crocker Farm Foyer
Coffee, tea, and baked goods will be provided
Small children are always welcome
Hosted by the Crocker Farm PGO

Tuesday, October 13th, 10 - 11 AM
Informational Session for Families with Preschool & Young Children
in the Wildwood Cafe
Young children welcome
Hosted by ARPS
Tuesday, October 13th, 7 PM
Parent Led Discussion about Proposed Elementary School Plans
ARPS District representatives may be present
in the Wildwood Cafe
Facilitated by district PGO members

Thursday, October 15th, 7 PM
Wildwood School Building Update
with special guests Mr. Morris and Ms. Appy
in the Wildwood Cafe
Hosted by the Wildwood PGO

Friday, October 16th, 9 AM
Fort River Coffee with the Principal
with special guests Mr. Morris and Ms. Appy
Coffee, tea, and baked goods will be provided
Small children are always welcome
in the Fort River Cafeteria
Hosted by the Fort River PGO

Monday, October 26th, 3:30 and 7 PM
Wildwood School Building Public Forum
two similar sessions (attend either)
in the ARHS Library
Hosted by the ARPS

Joslin Lesser of Watertown, MA is the Project Management company coordinating this project. The Wildwood Joslin Lesser Community page is here: http://wildwood.projects.joslinlesser.com

 To see other K-12 projects coordinated by Joslin Lesser visit here: http://www.joslinlesser.com/projects/k-12/

If you missed the public forums held on September 29th, the district and Amherst Media have made content available. 

 The video from last week's public forums is here: