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Thursday, March 27, 2014
AmazonSmile Bonus Donation
Shop at AmazonSmile now through 3/31/14 and Amazon will donate an extra $5 to Fort River Elementary School Parent Council Inc. Click on this link to get started:http://smile.amazon.
Fort River PGO Book Share
Please set aside children and young adult books for the FR Book Share
Even though the thermometer doesn't seem to know it's spring, it is time to look over your bookshelves! Once again, the Fort River PGO will be holding a Book Share. Books that your kids have outgrown can be brought in to be shared with others. We are hoping to collect over 800 books so that each child can bring home two books. More information on when books will be collected will be coming out soon!
African American Achievement Night
3rd Annual African American Achievement Night
Friday, May 2
6:30-8:30pm
Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium
170 Chestnut Street
The community is invited to participate in this special event honoring students in the Amherst, Pelham and Regional Public Schools. Awards will be presented to students in Grades PreK-12 who have made accomplishments in the areas of academics, leadership/community service, fine & performing arts and athletics. The evening will also feature music, dance and spoken word performances and a special ceremony to honor the ARHS Seniors who will graduate in June.
If you would like to nominate a student, please complete the attached nomination form and return by April 17. Please direct all questions to Kimberly Stender 413-362-1825 or stenderk@arps.org.
2014 Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award
The mission of the Nicholas Green award program is to inspire children to achieve to their fullest potential, highlight high ability students and to draw attention to the educational needs of our nation’s gifted and talented students.
Nicholas Green was a bright seven-year old who was killed in a senseless shooting. His parents wanted to keep his memory alive so they donated money they had saved for his college expenses to fund this award. The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) had administered this program until last year when the funds were depleted. The Massachusetts Association for Gifted Education is keeping it alive along with donations from sponsors.
The recipient of the Nicholas Green Award will receive a certificate and funds to participate in an enrichment program (i.e., summer camp, online course, etc.) of his/her choosing. Funding to defray the costs of the program will be approximately $500. More than one award may be given.
For more information and the application form click here: NicholasGreenAward_2014
League of Women Voters Annual Book Sale
Spring cleaning?
If piles of books are starting to feel overwhelming, donate some to the League of Women Voters of Amherst’s annual book sale.
Books can be donated starting Friday, March 23, at the League’s
sorting and pricing center at the East Street School, 31 South East St.,
Amherst. Also, a collection trunk for donated books can be found
outside of the Stop & Shop on Rte. 9 in Hadley.
If you have a large quantity of books to donate, please call the LWV at
253-0633 for an appointment to drop off at the East Street School site.
Books must be in good condition: no damaged, moldy, or mildewed books can be accepted.
Please: no magazines except for cooking or crafts magazines; no
toys, puzzles or videotapes. LPs if playable and in good condition, as
well as CDs and DVDs, will be accepted.
The annual sale of thousands of used books will take place May 2, 3 & 4, on the Amherst Town Common. The book sale is one
of the oldest and largest in New England.
It serves as the major fund raiser for the League and helps finance voter service programs and publications.
For additional information, contact the League of Women Voters Amherst at 253-0633
or visit the website www.lwvamherst.org.
Monday, March 17, 2014
2014 Talent Showcase Information
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who has decided to participate in
the 2014 Talent Showcase!
We still need volunteers for both the dress rehearsal and the show. Mostly,
we need parents to help supervise, as we have lots of kids involved! If you are
able and willing to help as a volunteer, or if you have any questions at all,
please contact Dawn Lepere at 413-835-0164 or dawnlepere@gmail.com
**Show schedules will be provided to the students
this week at school.**
Some additional important information:
Dress Rehearsal:
All students
participating in the Talent Showcase should plan to stay after school this Friday,
March 21st for the Dress Rehearsal. We hope to be finished up by about 5:30. Please
consider making car-pooling plans with other families.
Because kids will have
down-time during the rehearsal, we suggest that they bring quiet activities
such as homework, books to read, etc. Students that plan to have a table display and are NOT performing on the stage do NOT to be at the dress rehearsal.
Please place your
student's name on all props/electronics/cds that come from home!
Show:
Show time for tables
and concessions starts at 6:30 on Friday, March 28th, so anyone involved with
these activities should consider getting to the school by 6:15 at the very latest
to have time to set up.
Show time for the
stage show is 7:00. If you are performing at the beginning of the show, please
be at the school by 6:30.
Please place your
student's name on all props/electronics/cds that come from home!
Stage and Green Room Location:As kids arrive to perform for the show, please have them check in at the green room which will be located in the hallway to the right of the gym (as you approach from the Library). The stage will be located in the gym, just inside the door from the green room hallway.
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