Showing posts with label halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label halloween. Show all posts

Monday, October 30, 2017

Halloween Festivities at Fort River on October 31


important message from Ms. Chamberlain:

Dear Fort River Families,

The Fort River community is buzzing with excitement about Halloween! While we want to afford students with opportunities to have fun, wear costumes, and celebrate the season, safety and equity is our top priority.  On Tuesday, October 31, students may bring costumes to school and wear them during classroom celebrations only. On this day, students may enjoy nut-free treats, read Halloween and Fall-themed stories, admire costumes, and some grades (K, 1, 2 & 3) participate in a school based parade. While a few special activities are planned for this day, students are still expected to engage in all academic subjects.

We recognize that not all families participate in Halloween. Please know that students will be offered alternate fun activities if necessary. Please talk to your child’s teacher if you would prefer your child not participate in the Halloween activities.

There are a few guidelines for the day:
  • Individual teachers have decided upon the times for classroom parties. Teachers will be mindful of and limit students’ “junk food” intake.
  • Students may bring their costumes to school and wear them during designated celebration/ parade times. Kindergarten and 1st grade will parade at 10:00, second grade at 10:15, and third grade at 1:45.
  • Toys and costume accessories, including, but not limited to fake weapons, lasers, lightsabers, sticks, gloves, lights, etc. are not allowed.
  • Masks, face paint, or other facial coverings are also prohibited.  
If you choose to send a treat to school please assure that goodies do not contain nuts. Also, we cannot allow home baked treats due to the risk of contamination with nuts. Packaged goods must come with the ingredients on the package. We, of course, encourage healthy treats like fruit and veggies!

Thank you for your cooperation in making this a fun and safe day for students!

Sincerely,
Diane Chamberlain, Principal

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Estimadas familias de Fort River

La comunidad de Fort River está repleta de emoción acerca de Halloween! Si bien queremos dar a los estudiantes oportunidades para divertirse, usar disfraces y celebrar la temporada, la seguridad y la equidad es nuestra máxima prioridad. El Martes, 31 de octubre los estudiantes pueden traer disfraces a la escuela y los usan solamente durante las celebraciones de la clase. En este día, los estudiantes pueden disfrutar de golosinas sin nueces, leer historias de Halloween y de temática de otoño, admirar los trajes, y los grados (K, 1, 2 y 3) participaran en un desfile en la escuela. Si bien se han previsto algunas actividades especiales para el día de hoy, todavía se espera que los estudiantes participen en todas las materias académicas.

Somos conscientes de que no todas las familias participan Halloween. Por favor, sepan que a los estudiantes se les ofrecerán actividades divertidas alternativas si es necesario. Por favor hable con el maestro de su hijo si usted prefiere que su hijo no participe en las actividades de Halloween.

Hay algunas instrucciones para el día:
  • Los maestros individuales decidirán los tiempos para fiestas en el salón. Los maestros serán conscientes de limitar el consumo de los estudiantes de "comida chatarra".
  • Los estudiantes pueden traer sus trajes a la escuela y se vestirán durante los tiempos de celebración / desfile designados. El Kindergarten y el 1er grado tendrán el desfile a las 10:00, el 2do grado a las 10:15, y el 3er grado a las 1:45.
  • Juguetes y accesorios de vestuario, incluyendo, pero no limitado a fingir armas, láser, sables de luz, palos, guantes, luces, etc., no están permitidos.
  • También se prohíbe máscaras, pintura de la cara, u otras cubiertas faciales.
Si decide enviar una merienda a la escuela por favor asegurar que las meriendas no contengan nueces. Además, no podemos permitir horneados del hogar, debido al riesgo de contaminación con nueces. Los productos envasados ​​deben venir con los ingredientes en el paquete. Nosotros, por supuesto, animamos a que las meriendas sean saludables como frutas y verduras!

Gracias por su cooperación para hacer de este un día divertido y seguro para los estudiantes!

Sinceramente,
Diane Chamberlain, Principal

Monday, October 2, 2017

Thank you to our Family Fun Fair and Costume Shop Volunteers!

Thanks so much to everyone who attended the Family Fun Fair last week. There was a wonderful turnout and the 6th graders appreciate all of the support!

The PGO and 6th grade team would like to give a special shout out to Pam R and Liz L for coordinating the evening, and to all of the volunteers who staffed tables and/or donated food items. It was a terrific community building event!


Finally, the first ever Free Halloween Costume Store was a huge success! Thank you to Deb L for the fabulous idea, enormous effort, and enthusiasm to bring this new event to our community! Thanks to all the shoppers and those who donated ... there were some seriously cute costumed little ones walking around at the Family Fun Fair! It is sure to become annual tradition! Thanks to all who contributed costumes and shopped for new ones!

Monday, September 25, 2017

Fort River Family Fun Fair hosted by 6th Grade on Wednesday, September 27 at 5:30pm

THIS WEDNESDAY! 

Please join the Fort River community in celebrating the start of the new school year at the Fort River Family Fun Fair hosted by 6th GradeThe event will be held on the Fort River playground on Wednesday, September 27 beginning at 5:30pm. 

Food will be available. Our 6th grade students will be selling pizza, drinks, and dessert and have also organized fun games for younger students. All proceeds will help to support their activities throughout the year. You may bring a picnic dinner for your family if you prefer.


NEW THIS YEAR! Halloween costume store - all costumes are FREE! Please bring costumes that you'd like to donate - it's great for Planet Earth and your wallet to reuse costumes. Families may take what they can use from the store for FREE! No donation is required to take costumes. All sizes will be accepted (including adult) but please no weapons.

All 6th grade families should try to bring a dessert or drink contribution. Desserts should be nut free and please attach an ingredient list if possible. In addition, we also need parent volunteers for help on the night of the fair. Help is needed for set up, clean up, and general supervision of the games. Parents are also needed to supervise the students while they are serving food. Thanks in advance for all your help! 

6th Grade Families ... Please sign up to help at: http://frpc.pleasebringit.com/public/2zivAPlGJ7Y



Saturday, September 23, 2017

Free Halloween Costume Store at the Family Fun Fair on September 27


The PGO is excited to offer a selection of FREE gently-used costumes available during the 6th grade Family Fun Fair.

If you wish to donate to the costume store, please either bring your gently-used costumes to the Family Fun Fair, or make prior arrangements with Deb Leonard (dleeleonard@gmail.com413-320-1216). 

Monday, October 5, 2015

Fort River Pumpkin Fun Run & Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 31

Join us on Saturday, October 31 at 9 AM for the first ever Fort River Pumpkin Fun Run & Pancake Breakfast!

Students can arrive in costumes (practical enough for running) and the 1 mile run/walk will begin at 9:15 AM. A Pancake Breakfast will be served and every child will leave with a small pumpkin!

More details coming soon. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Deb if you can help. Thanks to our sponsors including Karen and Jeff West of Maple Street in Hadley (pumpkins) and alumni family Bob and Sally Fitz from Small Ones Farm in South Amherst (apples)!