Town of Amherst Seeking Public Input

 Town of Amherst Seeks Public Input on Block Grant Priorities

Amherst will be making its annual application to receive federal funds administered by the state in the Community Development Block Grant program. These funds are awarded primarily to projects, programs, and services that improve the lives of Amherst's low and moderate income residents.  The CDBG Advisory Committee would like to hear from the community about priorities for social services, public infrastructure projects and focus areas in town. Please click here to complete a short online form to provide input to the Committee. 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mv0XWNoJA0qjouaAUB4sUq4-xFjCmTRAs_ZwxPUab0FUNEhPRTM2M1ZYQ1FENTFNSThTSUxST1VGSi4u

 

More information is also available at this link. 

https://www.amherstma.gov/1122/CDBG-Advisory-Committee

Fort River t-shirts and apparel for sale!

Show your school spirit while helping the PGO raise money to support the Fort River community!

Store Link: https://fortriverpgo.itemorder.com/sale (The online store will be open from Monday 10/19 through Wednesday 11/4) Orders will be distributed at Fort River by the end of November.

*All items feature our motto “Elegimos el Amor/We Choose Love”

*Students, staff and parents -- we’ve got you covered with lots of available sizes!

This year we are offering short- and long-sleeved shirts, as well as pullover hoodies. All are available in either royal blue or charcoal gray. We are also offering royal blue masks with adjustable ear loops attached to a neck strap. These masks really are one size fits all, so they are good for kids and adults!

The PGO is committed to providing a short-sleeved royal blue shirt for all students this year.  We would appreciate any support to reach that goal. If you are willing to donate any amount in addition to your child's shirt, it would be most appreciated.

To request a scholarship shirt, please email Stacey Beganny with the student’s name and size: stacey.fortriver@gmail.com

¡Ropa de Fort River a la venta!
¡Muestre su espíritu escolar mientras ayuda a PGO a recaudar fondos para apoyar a la comunidad de Fort River!

Enlace del sitio web de la tienda: https://fortriverpgo.itemorder.com/sale La tienda online estará abierta desde el lunes 19 de octubre hasta el miércoles 4 de noviembre. Los pedidos se distribuirán en Fort River a finales de noviembre.

* Todos los artículos cuentan con nuestro lema "Elegimos el Amor / We Choose Love"

* Estudiantes, personal y padres: ¡lo tenemos cubierto con muchos tamaños disponibles!

Este año ofrecemos camisetas de manga corta y larga, así como sudaderas con capucha. Todos están disponibles en azul real o gris carbón. También ofrecemos máscaras azul real con orejeras ajustables unidas a una correa para el cuello. Estas máscaras son realmente de talla única, por lo que son buenas para niños y adultos.

El PGO se compromete a proporcionar una camisa azul real de manga corta para todos los estudiantes este año. Agradeceríamos cualquier apoyo para alcanzar ese objetivo. Si está dispuesto a donar cualquier cantidad además de la camiseta de su hijo, sería muy apreciado.

Para solicitar una camiseta de beca, envíe un correo electrónico a Stacey Beganny con el nombre y el tamaño del estudiante: stacey.fortriver@gmail.com

Project Earth

  

Come, Come!! Be part of our story: Multi-Arts invites you to our virtual presentation of “Project Earth”, a humorous and entertaining story full of imagination about what our world will be in the year 3,000. There is hope! With doable actions we can change the direction our planet is heading.

 

This show will be performed by professional actors in collaboration with children. It will include throughout an original gorgeous composition by our local composer Luna Wolf. The story was created by Multi-Arts kids, and directed by Multi-Arts theater teacher Maia Kinney-Petrucha. For sure you’re in for the adventure of a lifetime!  

 

Join us for this celebration of our amazing planet on November 1^st at 4pm, and help spread awareness about the changes we need to make to protect it.

 

Request our zoom link at info@multi-arts.org

AEF Halloween Costume Constest

Just in time for Halloween, the Amherst Education Foundation Trivia Bee tradition of wearing creative costumes to the event continues!   Since we are virtual this year, we suggest that teams take selfies and send them to us ahead of the event, indicating the name of their team in the email. Due to COVID, team photos may not be possible (unless it is a family team), so individual photos are suggested and we will group them by team. Winners will be announced during the Trivia Bee on Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m.

Email your photos to: amherstedfound@gmail.com by Tuesday, October 27. 

 

 

School Directory

 Staying connected is so important!

The PGO is again offering to create a School Directory so you are able to communcate with families and friends outside of school.

Below is link to the Directory Form, due back 10/22.  Please fill it out so you can stay in touch with the Fort River Community!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeGMPsiLG1C7IuwJLTtumAgsxbQQ1tSLaE5gkh4oq6y59UnA/viewform?usp=sf_link

¡Mantenerse conectado es tan importante!

El PGO se ofrece nuevamente a crear un Directorio Escolar para que puedas comunicarte con familias y amigos fuera de la escuela.

Abajo está el enlace del formulario de directorio, que debe ser devuelto el 22/10.  Por favor, rellénelo para que pueda mantenerse en contacto con la comunidad de Fort River!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeGMPsiLG1C7IuwJLTtumAgsxbQQ1tSLaE5gkh4oq6y59UnA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Ski and Winter Gear Sale

5th Annual Ski and Winter Gear Sale - October 31, 9 am - 2 pm 

 Under the tent on the lawn of the Amherst History Museum (67 Amity Street - next to the Jones Library), with deals and choices so big - it’s scary! Proceeds benefit the museum. Shoppers can once again choose from a vast selection of new and used downhill, cross-country skis, ski poles, helmets, snowshoes, boots, skates, snowboards, outdoor clothing (including jackets, gloves, mittens, and hats) all in adult and youth sizes. Strict safety guidelines will be observed with periodic cleaning of surfaces and social distancing measures in place. Masks are required, costumes are appreciated!  For information and updates, go to: 1 DAY TENT SALE EVENT

Mad Science Halloween Spooktacular

Mad Science Presents: Live Halloween Spooktacular

With Follow Along, Fun Hands-on Spooky Science Projects

Plus a very special "Ask-a-Mad Scientist" Interactive Q&A

All from the safety and comfort of your own home for a low per-household fee.

Saturday, October 24th, 4-5:30PM

$10 per connection includes unlimited live participants per device

westnewengland.madscience.org or direct link to registration HERE

AEF Trivia Bee

Save The Date! Neither rain, nor sleet, nor a pandemic will stop AEF’s Trivia Bee. MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 26th Annual AEF Trivia Bee — Virtual Edition: Thursday, October 29th, 2020 6:30-8:00 p.m. hosted by State Representative Mindy Domb! 

Participation is free, but we encourage donations benefiting the Amherst Education Foundation and our public schools. You can sign-up to participate here. Your support is more important than ever so even if you are not participating, consider contributing to the AEF Trivia Bee, here.

Sign-Up to Participate: https://ti.to/amherst-education-foundation/aef-trivia-bee-2020

Donate: https://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f76778e1589a316b9410f98

To watch the Trivia Bee visit AEF’s YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter the night of the event.