Martin Luther King Jr. Events

FORT RIVER will represent the ARPS district at Amherst’s 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast this year.  Our sixth grade chorus, led by Ms. Krasner, has the opportunity to perform. This lovely event, held this year on Saturday, January 13 at 8:30 am in the ARMS Cafeteria, brings together our community to honor Dr. King and his messages of hope and perseverance. We hope you all can attend. 

Additionally, Fort River students and staff will celebrate the legacy of Dr. King on Friday, January 12 with a school wide assembly promoting kindness and caring for others. Families welcome to join - more details to come. 

Finally, there will be no school on Monday, January 15 in observation of MLK Jr.'s birthday.

33rd Annual Martin Luther King Community Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on January 14

Announcing the 33rd Annual Martin Luther King Community Breakfast and Awards Ceremony.

Date: Saturday 14th January 2017

Time: 8.30am. Breakfast starts at 9:00am

"A CELEBRATION IN MUSIC"

Music: Wildwood Elementary School Chorus, Amherst High School Jazz Band, Amherst Area Gospel Choir, Wesley United Methodist Church Choir, Hadley.

Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, $5 for for young persons aged 12 and under.

Tickets available at the Jones Library, AJ Hastings and Global Cuts, Amherst, and at the door.

For more information:

Contact Richmond at rampiahbonney@amherst.edu, 413-992-7625.

MLK Assembly on Friday, January 13

You are invited!

Fort River Staff are organizing an assembly to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. The assembly will be a follow up to the recent "We Choose Love" assembly. We hope you can join the Fort River community for this special community event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Friday, January 13 at 9:50 am. 

The staff will be singing a Unity song at the assembly and families are invited to sing along with the CHORUS. You can find the beautiful lyrics below and watch the YouTUBE video for the tune. Thanks to Ms. Encarnacion for organizing and spreading the word!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74U4FCrsfjI

"You are not alone"

Unity song

(Ms. Singer solo)

One voice, one song

One purpose, one breath

We journey on our way

Some lost, some torn

Still searching

We got to find our way

CHORUS

If you believe with me

We can do it together

We can take this world

And make it better

Standing side by side

Through this stormy weather

We can make a change

That will last forever

(Ms. G.B. solo)

No war, no hate, no hunger

It’s time to leave it all behind

One hope, one dream, one nation

We make it if we try

CHORUS

If you believe with me

We can do it together

We can take this world

And make it better

Standing side by side

Through  stormy weather

We can make a change

That will last forever

(Ms. Chamberlain and Thouli Mohasi duet)

Everybody sing with me

Love, love

Join in unity

Let your head up high

The voices will be heard

We are many different colors

But this is how we are brothers

Come on and sing with me

In perfect harmony

CHORUS

If you believe with me

We can do it together

We can take this world

And make it better

Standing side by side

Through stormy weather

We can make a change

That will last forever

Repeat CHORUS 2 more times. 

No School on January 16 and January 23

There will be no school on Monday, January 16, 2017, in honor of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. That day is also a federal holiday.

Due to a teacher and staff Curriculum Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 23, 2017. 

Happy New Year! January Events

We hope everyone had a wonderful break and wish you a Happy New Year! 2017 starts off with blizzard of activity at Fort River. We hope to see you at these events!

THURSDAY, January 12: 5th and 6th grade Chorus Concert at 7 pm
FRIDAY, January 13: MLK Assembly 9:50 am - parents welcome!
TUESDAY, January 17: Band and Orchestra Concert at 6:30 pm
THURSDAY, January 19: Chili Night for a Chilly Night at 6 pm

MLK National Holiday - No School

There will be no school on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Lither King, Jr. Day.