Looking for kids for a research study!

The Cognitive Neuroscience Group at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston is recruiting children between the ages of 8 and 12 years to participate in a research study funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH).  

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the learning patterns of children with typical and atypical language development. The study will involve 1 virtual visit via a secured Zoom and 3 in-person visits to the lab. During the visits, children complete a battery of cognitive and language-based assessments, play several games on the computer, and complete several language/memory tasks. The lab visits include safe and noninvasive EEG recording.  The virtual session will last about 30 minutes, and the in-person sessions will last about 2 hours each. Procedures are in place to maintain COVID-19 safety precautions during in-person visits.

We are looking for children who were late to develop language, have received services for language or learning difficulties, or still have difficulty with language, reading comprehension, or learning. More information can be found at: https://rally.partners.org/study/learning_differences

Payment is $150 for completing all study visits. We provide free all-day parking near our lab in the Charlestown Navy Yard. We will mail you a report of your child’s scores on the cognitive and language assessments. Please email us at cnglead@mghihp.edu or call us at (617) 724-7363 if you are interested or if you have any questions.

Fort River Book Swap

If you have books to donate for the June Fort River Library Book Swap, please send them to school in your students’ book bag or leave them in the box outside the front doors! Throughout May, the Fort River Library is collecting book donations. In June, all Fort River students will get to choose from these books to keep, read, and love throughout the summer (and forever if you choose).


Si tiene libros para donar para el intercambio de libros de la Biblioteca de Fort River de Junio, por favor envíelos a la escuela en la mochila de sus estudiantes o déjelos en la caja afuera de la puerta principal. A lo largo de Mayo, la Biblioteca de Fort River está recolectando donaciones de libros. En Junio, todos los estudiantes de Fort River podrán elegir entre estos libros para guardar, leer y amar durante el verano (y para siempre si así lo desean).

Fort River Fun Run

 

Fort River Fun Run to support the Green Future Act!

The race will start on Saturday, May 22th  10:00 am at Fort River School

(Rain date Sunday, May 23)

Fill out this form to sign up    

Climate Change is a huge problem.  The way to solve this huge problem worldwide is a massive reduction of carbon dioxide pollution. Here in Massachusetts, we can do our part by passing the Green Future Act.

Click the Flier for more information.

Multi-Arts Summer Camp

 

Summer with Multi-Arts: a Delight!

For over 21 years, Multi-Arts, an innovative arts program, has fulfilled its mission of inspiring, guiding, and delighting children in the performance and visual arts. There is no other organization in the Pioneer Valley that does what we do so effectively, engaging and encouraging young people to become published and presenting artists.
  
Fun and active, this program just might be what you are looking for!
Art, Dance, Theater, Story Telling, Mime and more.
 
Don't  wait, register now!  https://forms.gle/7svqtkch75znNrpr8 

For more info, visit www.multi-arts.org, email info@multi-arts.org or call 413-584-7951. Space is limited.

Summer Camps - Mad Science/Art Ventures

 

Registration for summer programs is now open. More information and registration: https://westnewengland.madscience.org/parents-camps.aspx

ARHS Class of '21 Support

Efforts are underway to send the ARHS Class of 2021 some love and support as they prepare to say their final goodbye to our schools. As everyone is aware, this past year has been without so many of the traditional events that celebrate and recognize our soon to be graduates, and a year of online learning has made it especially challenging for them to feel connected to their friends and school. In response, parent volunteers are undertaking two efforts:

1) We are now taking orders to purchase signs showing that our community is cheering them on:

Signs are just $10 each and can be ordered here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfNYr4tb.../viewform... .

Secondly, fundraising efforts are also underway to fund a several non-school sponsored activities for the Class of 2021. To learn more about the plans and how you can help support them, please visit: https://charity.gofundme.com/.../arhsclassof2021/arps-pgos