Help Welcome New Families to Fort River with a Popsicle Party!

The New Family Welcome Popsicle Party is Tuesday, August 30 from 6:30-7:30pm on the FR playground. We have MANY new students in EVERY grade joining the Fort River community this Fall. Please drop by with your kids, have a popsicle, and welcome the new families to our community!

Weather permitting, we will be outside by the FR playground near the parking lot when you enter the school grounds. (In case of rain we will gather in the cafeteria; enter through the back entrance near the playground.)

Trash-Free Lunch Day--April 15

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Volunteer Recognition

Superintendent Maria Geryk, District Administration and Principals

Cordially Invite

All PGO, School Council and Parent Volunteers

to attend a

Recognition Celebration

Monday, May 23

4pm-5pm

PD Center at ARMS

Please RSVP to stenderk@arps.org

Upcoming School Events

Lost and Found.  Tues-Thurs. June 15-17th. In the school back hall (near the lost and found cubbies). This is your last chance to unearth your child's lost jackets, lunch boxes, etc.!

Last Day of School. Thursday, June 17th. Early dismissal at 1:20pm (Wednesday schedule).

First Day of School, 2010-11. Thursday, Sept. 2nd, Grades 1-12. (Kindergarten starts on Tuesday, Sept. 7th.)

Also, be on the lookout during the late summer for announcements for the Staff Welcome Back Day and the New Family Welcome.

Have a great summer, everybody!--Ann McLaughlin, Website Editor.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Fort River Band and Orchestra Concert.  Thurs., June 3, 7:30pm. In the Fort River gymnasium.

Summer Read-a-Thon Permission Slips Due. Friday, June 4th. See below for more info.

Fort River Roasters Coffee Orders Due. Friday, June 4th. Order forms here. This is your last chance to order for the summer, so stock up!

Coffee With the Principals. Friday, June 4th. 8:30-9:15am. Fort River Cafeteria. All Fort River parents are invited to meet with Principal Ray Sharick and/or Asst. Principal Susan Kennedy-Marx for coffee, light refreshments and casual conversation. Younger siblings are welcome to attend. This is the last coffee of the school year!

Field Day.  Tues., June 8. Fort River Playing Fields. During school hours. Online sign-up here.

5th Grade Immigration Play. Tues., June 8th, 7:30pm. ARMS Auditorium.

Van/Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast. Thurs. June 10th, 9:30-10:30am. Fort River Cafeteria. More info here. Online sign-up here.

Hillside Pizza Fundraiser Pizza Order Pickup. Thursday. June 10. 3:05-5:30pm. We will also be offering reusable lunch bags for sale in the school lobby during the pickup time. See below for more information.

Sixth Grade Graduation. Friday, June 11th. 1:30pm. Fort River Gymnasium.

Last Day of School. Thursday, June 17th. Early dismissal at 1:20pm (Wednesday schedule). Please note: the dismissal time has been changed since my last update. Please see the arps.org website for confirmation.--Ann McL.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Memorial Day. Monday, May 31st. No School.

Hillside Pizza Fundraiser for Crocker Farm Playground. Orders due Tues. June 2. More info below. Order form here.

Fort River Band and Orchestra Concert.  Thurs., June 3, 7:30pm. In the Fort River gymnasium.

Fort River Roasters Coffee Orders Due. Friday, June 4th. Order forms here. This is your last chance to order for the summer, so stock up!

Coffee With the Principals. Friday, June 4th. 8:30-9:15am. Fort River Cafeteria. All Fort River parents are invited to meet with Principal Ray Sharick and/or Asst. Principal Susan Kennedy-Marx for coffee, light refreshments and casual conversation. Younger siblings are welcome to attend. This is the last coffee of the school year!

5th Grade Immigration Play. Tues., June 8th, 7:30pm. ARMS Auditorium.

Field Day.  Tues., June 8. Fort River Playing Fields. During school hours. Online sign-up here. 

Van/Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast. Thurs. June 10th, 9:30-10:30am. Fort River Cafeteria. More info here. Online sign-up here.

Hillside Pizza Fundraiser Pizza Order Pickup. Thursday. June 10. 

Sixth Grade Graduation. Friday, June 11th. 1:30pm. Fort River Gymnasium.


Last Day of School. Thursday, June 17th. 3:05pm dismissal.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

All-Town Orchestra Concert. Thursday, May 20, 7:30pm. ARMS Auditorium.

Elementary School Open Houses. Wed. May 26, 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River, Crocker Farm and Wildwood Schools. For students and families who will be changing schools next year. Click here for more info.

Hillside Pizza Fundraiser for Crocker Farm Playground. Orders due Tues. June 2. More info below. Order form here.

Fort River Band and Orchestra Concert.  Thurs., June 3, 7:30pm. In the Fort River gymnasium.

5th Grade Immigration Play. Tues., June 8th, 7:30pm. ARMS Auditorium.

Field Day.  Tues., June 8. Fort River Playing Fields. During school hours. Online sign-up here. 

Van/Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast. Thurs., June 10th, 9:30-10:30am. Fort River Cafeteria. More info here. Online sign-up here.

Hillside Pizza Fundraiser Pizza Order Pickup. Thurs. June 10. 

Sixth Grade Graduation. Friday, June 11th.

Last day of school. Wed., June 16th. 1:20 dismissal.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Fort River International Fair. Friday, May 14, 5:30-7:30pm. (Rain date May 21.) See below for more information.

Staff/Teacher Appreciation Lunch. Wed., May 19th at the Monkey Bar.  See below for more information.

Elementary School Open Houses. Wed. May 26, 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River, Crocker Farm and Wildwood Schools. For students and families who will be changing schools next year. More info below.

Hillside Pizza Fundraiser for Crocker Farm Playground. Orders due Tues. June 2. More info below.

Fort River Band and Orchestra Concert.  Thurs., June 3, 7:30pm. In the Fort River gymnasium.

5th Grade Immigration Play. Tues., June 8th, 7:30pm. ARMS Auditorium.

Field Day.  Tues., June 8. Fort River Playing Fields. During school hours. More info below.

Van/Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast. Thurs., June 10th, 9:30-10:30am. Fort River Cafeteria.  More information below.

Hillside Pizza Fundraiser Pizza Order Pickup. Thurs. June 10.  orders.

Sixth Grade Graduation. Friday, June 11th. Information below.

Last day of school. Wed., June 16th. 1:20 dismissal.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Internet 101: A Parent’s Guide to the Preteen’s Life Online Presented by Cindy Boyle. Thursday, May 6, 2010, 6:30PM. Wildwood School Library. More information here.

"World Beat," Presented by the 6th Grade. Thursday, May 6th. 7pm. ARMS Auditorium. A music and dance extravaganza, celebrating the rich diversity of musical traditions from different parts of the world, including Ghana, India, Korea and the U.S. The students are doing a wonderful job, and it promises to be a great show! 

Fort River Roasters Coffee Orders Due. Friday, May 7th. Click here for order form. 

Coffee with the Principals.  Friday, May 7th. Fort River Cafeteria. 8:30-9:15am. In the Fort River cafeteria. Join Principal Sharick and Asst. Principal Kennedy-Marx for coffee, light refreshments and conversation. All parent/guardians invited, younger siblings welcome.

Parent Council Meeting. Tues. May 11. 8:45am-9:45am. Fort River Cafeteria. Next year's board will is the topic! See below for more info.

Fort River International Fair. Friday, May 14, 5:30-7:30pm. (Rain date May 21.) See below for more information.

Staff/Teacher Appreciation Lunch. Wed., May 19th at the Monkey Bar.  See below for more information.

Elementary School Open Houses. Wed. May 26, 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River, Crocker Farm and Wildwood Schools. For students and families who will be changing schools next year. More info below.

5th Grade Immigration Play. Tues., June 8th, 7:30pm. ARMS Auditorium.

Van/Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast. Thurs., June 10th, 9:30-10:30am. Fort River Cafeteria.  More information below.

Sixth Grade Graduation. Friday, June 11th. Information below.

Last day of school. Wed., June 16th.1:20 dismissal.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Science Night for Grades 4, 5 & 6. Friday, April 30. 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River Gym. See below for more information.

Fort River Roasters Coffee Orders Due. Friday, May 7th. Click here for order form. 

Coffee with the Principals.  Friday, May 7th. Fort River Cafeteria. Join Principal Sharick and Asst. Principal Kennedy-Marx for coffee, light refreshments and conversation. All parent/guardians invited, younger siblings welcome.

Parent Council Meeting. Tues. May 11. 8:45am. Fort River Cafeteria. Next year's board will is the topic! Click here for more information about the various Parent Council board officer positions.

Fort River International Fair. Friday, May 14, 5:30-7:30pm. (Rain date May 21.) See below for more information.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Spring Vacation. April 19-23. No School.

Science Night for Grades 4, 5 & 6. Friday, April 30. 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River Gym. Click here for more information.

Spring Chorus Concert. Thursday, May 6. 7:30 pm. Middle School Auditorium.

Fort River Roasters Coffee Orders Due. Friday, May 7th. Click here for order form. 

Coffee with the Principals.  Friday, May 7th. Fort River Cafeteria. Join Principal Sharick and Asst. Principal Kennedy-Marx for coffee, light refreshments and conversation. All parent/guardians invited, younger siblings welcome.

Parent Council Meeting. Tues. May 11. 8:45am. Fort River Cafeteria. Next year's board will is the topic! See below for more information.
 
*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Fort River Roasters by Dean's Beans Coffee Orders Due. Friday, Apr. 9. See below for more info and order form.

Coffee with the Superintendent. Friday, Apr. 9, 2010. 8:30-9:15am. Fort River Cafeteria. Join Principal Sharick and Asst. Principal Kennedy-Marx and our new Interim Superintendent, Maria Geryk, for coffee, light refreshments and conversation. All parent/guardians invited, younger siblings welcome. (More info below.)

Science Night for Grades K,1, 2, and 3. Friday, Apr. 9, 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River Gym. More information below.

Book Swap. During school hours. Tues-Thurs, April 13-15. More info below.

Lost and Found. Wed-Thurs, April 14-15. In the school lobby.

Spring Vacation. April 19-23. No School.

Science Night for Grades 4, 5 & 6. Friday, April 30. 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River Gym.  
 

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Public Forum With the Middle School Principal Candidates. Thursday, Apr. 1. 6:30-8:00pm. ARMS Library. (See below for more information.) 

Good Friday, April 2. No school.

Coffee with the Superintendent. Friday, Apr. 9, 2010. 8:30-9:15am. Fort River Cafeteria. Join Principal Sharick and Asst. Principal Kennedy-Marx and our new Interim Superintendent, Maria Geryk, for coffee, light refreshments and conversation. All parent/guardians invited, younger siblings welcome. (More info below.)

Science Night for Grades K,1, 2, and 3. Friday, Apr. 9, 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River Gym. More information here.

Fort River Roasters by Dean's Beans Coffee Orders Due. Friday, Apr. 9. See below for more info. 

Book Swap. Week of April 12th. Parent Council is still collecting books through the first week in April. More info here.

Spring Vacation. April 19-23. No School.

Science Night for Grades 4, 5 & 6. Friday, April 30. 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River Gym.  More information here.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Good Friday, April 2. No school.

Coffee with the Principals. Friday, Apr. 9, 2010. 8:30-9:15am. Fort River Cafeteria. Join Principal Sharick and Asst. Principal Kennedy-Marx for coffee, light refreshments and conversation. All parent/guardians invited, younger siblings welcome.

Science Night for Grades K,1, 2, and 3. Friday, Apr. 9, 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River Gym. Info below.

Fort River Roasters by Dean's Beans Coffee Orders Due. Friday, Apr. 9. See below for more info. 

Book Swap. Week of April 12th. Parent Council is now collecting books! More info below.

Spring Vacation. April 19-23. No School.

Science Night for Grades 4, 5 & 6. Friday, April 30. 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River Gym.  Info below.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Coffee with the Superintendent.  Friday, March 19th at 1:30 pm in the Superintendent's Office at the Amherst Regional Middle School. See below for more information.

Town Election. March 23. MORE INFORMATION BELOW

Parent Council Meeting. Wed. March 24, 7-8pm. Fort River Library.

School Council Meeting. Thurs. March 25, 5-6pm. Fort River Conference Room.

Good Friday, April 2. No school.

Coffee with the Principals. Friday, Apr. 9, 2010. 8:30-9:15am. Fort River Cafeteria. Join Principal Sharick and Asst. Principal Kennedy-Marx for coffee, light refreshments and conversation. All parent/guardians invited, younger siblings welcome.

Science Night for Grades K,1, 2, and 3. Friday, Apr. 9, 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River Gym.

Fort River Roasters by Dean's Beans Coffee Orders Due. Friday, Apr. 9. See below for more info. 

Book Swap. Week of April 12th. Parent Council is now collecting books! More info below.

Spring Vacation. April 19-23. No School.

Science Night for Grades 4, 5 & 6. Friday, April 30. 6:30-7:30pm. Fort River Gym. 

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Teacher Curriculum Workday. Monday, March 15. No School.

Town Election. March 23. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for more information.

Parent Council Meeting. Wed. March 24, 7-8pm. Fort River Library.

School Council Meeting. Thurs. March 25, 5-6pm. FR Conference Room.

Book Swap. Week of April 12th. Start collecting your books! More info below.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Dean's Beans Coffee Orders Due. ORDER DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY, MARCH 8. Click for order form.

Coffee with the Principals. Friday, March 5. 8:30-9:45am. Come to the cafeteria for coffee, light refreshments, and conversation with Fort River parents, Principal Sharick and Asst. Principal Kennedy-Marx. Younger siblings are welcome to attend.

Teacher Curriculum Workday. Monday, March 15. No School.

Town Election. March 23.

Parent Council Meeting. Wed. March 24, 7-8pm. Fort River Library.

Book Swap. Week of April 12th. Start collecting your books! More info below.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

School Council Meeting. Thursday, Feb. 25, 5:00-6:30 pm. Fort River Conference Room.

Dean's Beans Coffee Orders Due. Friday, March 5. Click for order form.

Coffee with the Principals. Friday, March 5. 8:30-9:45am.

Teacher Curriculum Workday. Monday, March 15. No School.

Town Election. March 23.

Parent Council Meeting. Wed. March 24, 7-8pm. Fort River Library.

Book Swap. Week of April 12th. Start collecting your books! Click here for more info.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Jump Rope for Heart Jumpathon. Feb. 11 & 12 during school hours. See below for more info. Online sign-up here.

Winter Recess. Feb. 15-19. No school.

School Council Meeting. Thursday, Feb. 25, 5:00-6:30 pm. Fort River Conference Room.

Dean's Beans Coffee Orders Due. Friday, March 5. Click for order form.

Coffee with the Principals. Friday, March 5. 8:30-9:45am.

Teacher Curriculum Workday. Monday, March 15. No School.

Parent Council Meeting. Wed. March 24, 7-8pm. Fort River Library.

Book Swap. Week of April 12th. Start collecting your books! Click here for more info.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.

Upcoming School Events

Coffee With the Principals. Friday, Feb. 5, 8:30-9:15am. Fort River Cafeteria. 

Fort River Roasters Coffee Orders Due. Friday, Feb. 5. Order forms here.

Parent Council Meeting. Thurs. Feb. 11. 8:45-9:45am. Fort River Library.

Jump Rope for Heart Jumpathon. Feb. 11 & 12 during school hours. See below for more info.

Winter Recess. Feb. 15-19. No school.

*Items in teal are sponsored by Parent Council.