Please Submit 6th Grade Gift Donations by May 22

Hello 6th Grade Families,

Graduation plans are well underway.  As has been the past tradition, the 6th Grade Class donates a class gift to the school.  On behalf of the graduation committee, we are reaching out to ask you to make a donation.  Please send in your donation to the Fort River PGO.  Mark your envelope specifying for “Class Gift”, if writing a check please make it payable to “Fort River PGO”.  We appreciate any amount your family is able to donate for the gift.  Please donate by May 22nd.

Once we’ve been able to see how much we’ve collectively raised, we will select an appropriate class gift.  Based on feedback from the school here are some ideas we are considering:

• Supplies for a rock garden (http://www.scarymommy.com/only-one-you-sharon-elementary-painted-rocks-art-project/)
• A glass case for the World Map in Main Lobby
• Purchasing a Ga-Ga Ball Pit (Ga-Ga ball is a popular game that is played in a special court called a "pit")

If you are interested in helping out with selection of gift, please reach out to Nancy at stewartn@merrimack.edu

Thanks in advance for considering donating towards the class gift!

6th Grade Class Gift

Hello 6th Grade Families,

Graduation plans are well underway.  As has been the past tradition, the 6th Grade Class donates a class gift to the school.  On behalf of the graduation committee, we are reaching out to ask you to make a donation.  Please send in your donation to the Fort River PGO.  Mark your envelope specifying for “Class Gift”, if writing a check please make it payable to “Fort River PGO”.  We appreciate any amount your family is able to donate for the gift.  Please donate by May 22nd.

Once we’ve been able to see how much we’ve collectively raised, we will select an appropriate class gift.  Based on feedback from the school here are some ideas we are considering:

• Supplies for a rock garden (http://www.scarymommy.com/only-one-you-sharon-elementary-painted-rocks-art-project/)
• A glass case for the World Map in Main Lobby
• Purchasing a Ga-Ga Ball Pit (Ga-Ga ball is a popular game that is played in a special court called a "pit")

If you are interested in helping out with selection of gift, please reach out to Nancy at stewartn@merrimack.edu.

Thanks in advance for considering donating towards the class gift!

6th Grade Graduation Meeting Fort River Library on Wednesday, March 1st at 6:30 pm

Attention 6th Grade Families!

Graduation is right around the corner, and it is time to plan a fabulous and fun send off for our kids!

A 6th grade graduation planning meeting will be held in the Fort River Library on Wednesday, March 1st at 6:30 pm.  Some of the activities to be discussed include decorations for the cafeteria and gym, memory boards, photo slide show, program and invitation, class gift, food for graduation and dance, and fundraising activities.

We hope that you can join us for this important and fun planning meeting.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact any of the following individuals to find out how you can volunteer.

Graduation Coordinator: Traci Hess

Room Parent – Austin: Suzanne Schilling

Room Parent – Sawicki: Jacquelyn Kang

PGO Co-President: Rebecca Kennedy

Link to flyer: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-2bHm-1AjRfRnhuMUktSE5xeEU

ATTENTION 6th GRADE FAMILIES!

Your help is needed! Please sign up for tasks and events related to 6th grade graduation. We need EVERYONE's help to make this a day for our 6th graders to remember.

Graduation needs include Class Gift Coordinator, Decorations Coordinators and Volunteers, Food Coordinators and Volunteers, Slide Show/Photography  Experts, Invitation and Program Graphic  Designer(s), and "Pound the Pavement" Parents willing to solicit donations from community businesses and supporters.

Click here to volunteer for Graduation Activities 

SAVE THE DATE!!!! 

Car Wash and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 2nd 

HELP WANTED for the 6th Grade Car Wash and Bake Sale - Saturday, May 2, 9am-12pm at Fort River School (rain date Sunday, May 3). 

We need Coordinators, Car Wash volunteers, Bake Sale volunteers,  and donated items for the car wash. Kids will sign up for shifts at school. 

We are also asking for ALL families to bring an item for a bake sale table (no sign up necessary). Finally, we STRONGLY encourage you to plan to get your car washed by our expert and well-supervised automotive detailers! Thanks in advance!

Click here to volunteer for the 6th Grade FUNdraising Car Wash and Bake Sale

Questions? Please contact your Classroom Parent or our generous 6th Grade Event Coordinators, Catherine M. or Tammy R.

6th Grade Families!! Last Chance to Contribute to the Class Gift

Thank you to the 12 families who have contributed to the 6th grade class gift so far! Next week is our last week to collect contributions and we are hoping to have many more families participate. A letter with envelope went home last week week for your convenience.

Please consider making a contribution in any amount in your students name. Your generosity allow the purchase of four beautiful planters with a plaque acknowledging their class. This is a wonderful way for our children to leave their mark and brighten the entrance to Fort River School.

Checks should be made out to Fort River PGO with "6th grade gift" in the subject line. Donations may be left in the PGO mailbox in the main office or sent to school with your child to give to their teacher.

Questions? Contact Eileen Marasco at e.marasco@comcast.net or Shari Abbott at shariabbott@mac.com.

Attention 6th Grade Families!

Please check out below for links to important information about graduation. Thanks for your participation!

Food for Graduation
CLICK HERE for a copy of the letter that is going home about contributing food for the graduation reception. Here are the links to the online sign up sheets for classroom lists of food contribution.  Click on the links to get to the "Bring It" sign up sheet.

• KAITLIN LEAVER--CLASSROOM FOOD SIGN UP
• ROGER WALLACE--CLASSROOM FOOD SIGN UP
• PETER LAMDIN--CLASSROOM FOOD SIGN UP

6th Grade Class Gift Reminder
Don't forget to make your contribution to the Class Gift! A letter and envelope went home this week. Please consider making a contribution in any amount in your students name. Your generosity will ensure that this class is able to purchase four new beautiful planters with a plaque acknowledging the graduating class of 2018. This is a wonderful way for our children to leave their mark and brighten the entrance to Fort River School.

Checks should be made out to Fort River PGO with 6th grade gift in the subject line. Donations may be left in the PGO mailbox in the main office or sent to school with your child to give to their teacher. The deadline for donations has been extended to June 15th.

Questions? Contact Eileen Marasco at e.marasco@comcast.net or Shari Abbott at shariabbott@mac.com.

6th Grade Families!

Here are some announcements about 6th grade graduation:

*  Thanks to everyone who attended the Graduation Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 29.  You can still sign up to help by CLICKING HERE. You can also sign up using the link on the right side of the blog. 

* Please consider donating to the Class Gift in your student's name! You should have received a letter last week. Click here to see THE CLASS GIFT LETTER. We hope to give the school two beautiful new planters to adorn the entrance of the school and hope everyone will participate!

* Don't forget to submit your photos for the slide show! We need them as soon as possible to create a great show for graduation. CLICK HERE for the details on how and what to submit. Contact Karen Cousland at kscous@gmail.com if you have any questions.

6th Grade Families!

Here are some announcements about 6th grade graduation:

* The Graduation Committee will hold a meeting in the FR Library on Tuesday, May 29 from 7:30-8:15pm. Please try to come if you signed up to help with graduation or if you are interested in helping out. You can still sign up online by CLICKING HERE. You can also sign up using the link on the right side of the blog. We will be talking about decorations, food, and specific times for set up help. 

* Please consider donating to the Class Gift in your students name! You should have received a letter last week. Click here to see THE CLASS GIFT LETTER. We hope to give the school two beautiful new planters to adorn the entrance of the school and hope everyone will participate!

* Don't forget to submit your photos for the slide show! We need them as soon as possible to create a great show for graduation. CLICK HERE for the details on how and what to submit. Contact Karen Cousland at kscous@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Attention 6th Grade Families: Donations for the Class Gift Needed!

Bench donated by last year's 6th grade class

Each year at Fort River, the 6th grade families present the school with a gift that benefits students in all grades. Last year, the 6th grade presented the beautiful granite benches located at the front of the school.  Please help this year's 6th grade continue this wonderful tradition!

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE: Jen Vanderleeden is collecting money--small and large amounts are welcome! You can send an envelope with Jen's name on it to your child's teacher and jen will get it from him/her. OR you can mail to Jen at 73 Curtis Place, Amherst MA 01002. jderleeden@hotmail.com.