Zero Energy Building Tour Hosted by Mothers Out Front on June 9

Mothers Out Front, Climate Action Now, and Sustaining Amherst have organized a tour of the four Zero Energy buildings in Amherst on June 9:

Zero Energy Building Tour
Saturday, June 9, 2018
9 - 3PM

Amherst, MA adopted a Zero Energy Municipal Building Bylaw that mandates all new Town owned buildings be built to the Zero Energy standard.  The public is invited to learn about large Zero Energy buildings through guided site visits of four buildings in Amherst.  The tours are free and open to the public and attendees are welcome to drop-in/drop-out as their schedules allow.

Tour Schedule:

9AM , Crotty Hall, UMass Campus 

10:30, Hitchcock Center , Hampshire Campus

12:00, Kern Center, Hampshire Campus  

1:00, Lunch break (bring your own or go to Atkins nearby)

2:00, South Congregational  Church

The event is sponsored by Amherst Mothers Out Front, Climate Action Now, and Sustaining Amherst.  Please visit zeroenergyamherst.weebly.com for additional information. 

Electric School Bus in Action In Amherst!

So exciting!!! Have you seen the electric school bus at Fort River???

Here's a snapshot from the ARPS weekly newsletter including a quote from Interim Superintendent Michael Morris. 

Eversource Fundraiser Recap - THANK YOU!

Thanks so much to the 14 families (and one administrator!) who participated in the Eversource fundraiser. Eversource kindly returns 100% of the purchase price of light bulbs and energy efficient power strips. This year Fort River earned $832!

ALL of this money will be used to purchase recess equipment and playground accessories! 

Thank you so much to those who participated in this green fundraiser 💚💚💚💚 It was healthy for our planet and for our kids! 

DUE WEDNESDAY! Change a Light! Change the World! Fundraiser Provides 100% of Funds Raised to Fort River!

Orders due this Wednesday, April 13th for this easy, high yield frundraiser.  In partnership with Eversource, Fort River will keep 100% of the money spent on residential energy efficient supplies (light bulbs, powered strips, etc.)

Click the link for easy access to the order form:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-2bHm-1AjRfcm96RkV6N3MyWG8

Thank you for your participation and support! The money raised will support Field Day as well as the purchase of playground games and equipment for recess.

Change a Light Change the World! Green Energy Fundraiser

Information came home last week in your child's backpack about this awesome fundraiser! In partnership with Eversource, Fort River will keep 100% of the money spent on residential energy efficient supplies (light bulbs, powered strips, etc.)

Students attended an Assembly on Wednesday, March 30 to learn about easy ways that we can all help to protect our planet Earth. 

Forms and payment are due by April 13. Click the link for easy access to the order form:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-2bHm-1AjRfcm96RkV6N3MyWG8

Change a Light Change the World! Green Energy Fundraiser

Look for information this week in your child's backpack about this awesome fundraiser! In partnership with Eversource, Fort River will keep 100% of the money spent on residential energy efficient supplies (light bulbs, powered strips, etc.)

Students will attend an Assembly on Wednesday, March 30 to learn about easy ways that we can all help to protect our planet Earth. 

Forms and payment due by April 13. Order forms will be sent home with students after the assembly. Click the link for easy access to the order form:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-2bHm-1AjRfcm96RkV6N3MyWG8