SAVE THE DATE! 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off on January 19, 2017

Save the Date!

Fort River's annual Chili Night will be held on January 19th. Prepare for culinary delights as the chefs battle for the coveted "Golden Ladle" award. 

More details coming soon.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD BARNES & NOBLE BOOK FAIR & GIFT WRAPPING TABLE

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD

BARNES & NOBLE BOOK FAIR & GIFT WRAPPING TABLE

11:00 - 4:00, HADLEY

On Saturday December 3rd, just by mentioning Fort River PGO at check out, a percentage of each purchase will be donated to our school. We also will be hosting the gift wrap table, a fun holiday activity. The service is free but customers are welcome to make donations in support of our school.

Sign up here to help staff the table: http://frpc.pleasebringit.com/public/GV0aZpZ3fEY

Support Amherst Education Foundation

"My fourth grade students love learning about what has come before them and finding similarities in what is around them now. I think of Ralph Waldo Emerson's statement, ‘Of the works of our mind, history is the record.’ It's certainly true that the teaching of history allows students to not only learn about the importance of the past but offers them the opportunity to learn from our mistakes." 

- John Keins, Fourth Grade Teacher, Fort River Elementary School

We love this quote from Mr. Keins that was published in a recent outreach email from the Amherst Education Foundation! If you aren't familiar with their work please check them out at https://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/

NOVEMBER 29TH is GIVING TUESDAY

Kick off the month of giving! Your financial contribution to the Fort River PGO in any amount will allow us to continue to provide our school much need funding for enrichment activities, field trips and classroom supplies.

Please make checks payable to Fort River PGO and send into the Main Office or donate online via PayPal (link top right on this page.)

Health Room Volunteers Needed

from Fort River School Nurse, Linda Stenlund, RN:

I am looking for two or three parent volunteers to help out (one at a time) during vision screening in the Health Office. The volunteers will work with me directly holding vision cards, helping to keep the students organized, and checking off names as needed. Most parents find it fun and interesting to help out in this way!

The volunteers need to have their CORI in. It is ideal if parents can sign up for two time periods, if possible, as there is some training involved.

Please contact me with any questions, by phone or email. My office phone is 362-1601. Thank you!

Click here to sign up: http://frpc.pleasebringit.com/public/tbGAz$ct2Ik

4th Grader in Need of Community Support

Bill Chu, a Wildwood fourth grader, is in end stage renal failure and is in need of a kidney transplant. His kidney functions at about 10 percent, and his family is in need transplant-related assistance.

The family has requested help with transportation. The family travels to Boston Children’s Hospital three times a week for dialysis. The average visit for dialysis is 2-3 hours so it is a full day in Boston. If you can help, please contact Tu Chu via email tchu47@hotmail.com or phone at 413-549-1332.

Principal Nick Yaffe previously expressed, “I have personally known this family for more than twenty-five years and have taught two of the older children. The parents’ own story is extraordinary. They could use the support of our community.”

Learn more about Bill and/or make a donation:

• UMassDaily Collegian: Community fundraises for Amherst boy suffering from renalfailure
• Make a donation

Letter to the Community from Amherst/Northampton Superintendents

Letter to the Community

November 9, 2016

Dear Amherst-Pelham Regional and Northampton Communities:

Today, many students came to school expressing feelings about the Presidential Election in our similar school communities. Some indicated that they were in need of support or that they are concerned for their friends. In general, our response has been to provide instructional routines which benefit students; to reassure students that our districts do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, economic status, or ethnic background; and to provide additional support from our mental health teams. Additionally, our staff has facilitated dialogue and guided discussions about the election as students have raised the topic to make classrooms safe for all students to discuss their viewpoints regardless of their reaction to the election.

We are aware that there is a range of opinions and emotions from many individuals in our communities. Our talented staff will continue to be sensitive to students who express concerns about the election results and will partner with students and families to support them in whatever way is needed.

If you feel that your child would benefit from additional support or a check-in based on what you are seeing at home, please let your child’s teacher know and we will ensure that this support is offered. We are fully committed to maintaining our districts as safe places for all students to learn and interact with others in their school community.

A helpful video about talking to your children about the results can be found here: https://goo.gl/mYIdxL If you have any questions, please let us know.

Best,

Dr. Michael Morris                                     

Interim Superintendent                              

Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools            

Dr. John Provost

Superintendent

Northampton Public Schools

LAS ESCUELAS REGIONALES PÚBLICAS DE AMHERST 

9 de noviembre de 2016

Estimadas Comunidades de Regionales de Amherst-Pelham y Northampton:

En el día de hoy, muchos estudiantes llegaron a la escuela expresando sentimientos acerca de la elección presidencial en nuestras comunidades escolares similares. Algunos indicaron que estaban en necesidad de apoyo y / o que estaban preocupados por sus amigos. En general, nuestra respuesta ha sido proporcionar rutinas de instrucción que benefician a los estudiantes; para asegurarle a los estudiantes que nuestros distritos no toleran la discriminación por motivos de raza, color, sexo, identidad de género, religión, discapacidad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, situación económica, o el origen étnico; y para proporcionar apoyo adicional por parte de nuestros equipos de salud mental. Además, nuestro personal ha facilitado el diálogo y guiado discusiones acerca de las elecciones, ya que los estudiantes han planteado el tema de hacer aulas seguras donde todos los estudiantes puedan discutir sus puntos de vista, independientemente de su reacción a la elección.

Estamos conscientes de que hay una gama de opiniones y emociones de muchos individuos en nuestras comunidades. Nuestro talentoso personal continuará siendo sensible a los estudiantes que expresan sus preocupaciones acerca de los resultados de las elecciones, y se asociará con los estudiantes y las familias para apoyarlos de cualquier manera que se necesiten.

Si usted siente que su hijo/a se beneficiaría de apoyo adicional o de un chequeo basado en lo que está viendo en casa, por favor déjele saber al maestro de su hijo/a y nos aseguraremos de que este apoyo se ofrezca. Estamos totalmente comprometidos a mantener a nuestros distritos lugares seguros para que todos los estudiantes aprendan e interactúen con otros en su comunidad escolar.

Un video muy útil sobre cómo hablar con sus hijos acerca de los resultados que puede encontrar en: https://goo.gl/mYIdxL Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor háganoslo saber.

Los mejores deseos,

Dr. Michael Morris                                               

Superintendente Interino                                     

Escuelas Regionales de Amherst-Pelham

Dr. John Provost          

Superintendente  

Escuelas Públicas de Northampton