Parent/Guardian Input Needed for ELL & MPAC Programs
Dear Families, As part of our regular ELL program evaluation cycle with the Department of Education, ARPS conducted a program evaluation with an external evaluator in the spring of 2020. AN ELL Action Planning group consisting of teachers, staff, and parents has been formed to carefully review the evaluation report and develop an action plan […]
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“What to a Slave Is the Fourth of July?” Reading
With the help of a grant from Mass Humanities, South Congregational Church, 1066 South East Street in Amherst, will mount a public reading and discussion of Frederick Douglass’s famous “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” speech on July 4 at 3 p.m. UMass Professor Amilcar Shabazz will introduce and lead a discussion of the […]
Learn MoreARHS Presents ‘The Sound of Music’ This Weekend
It’s here! ARHS presents The Sound of Music – a fully-outdoor live musical theater production, just in time to celebrate the end of the school year. Come check out the work of scores of actors, techies, and musicians that have built this wonderful show from the ground up. With nearly 100 student involved, chances are there’s someone you know […]
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We Gather Together: Virtual Poetry Reading on May 6 @ 7 p.m.
Join the Amherst Survival Center and the Jones Library for a virtual poetry reading! Since we still can’t gather together in one room, let’s gather together virtually to share some poetry. Participants can read an original poem or share a poem by a favorite poet. Poetry in any language is welcome. This inclusive, family-friendly event is designed to […]
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COVID-19 Care Kits @ The Boulders on April 7
A group of bilingual (Spanish/English) medical providers and health workers from Cooley Dickinson Medical Group will be coming in a van to the Boulders on April 7, from 1 to 2 p.m., to provide care kits and answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Join Multi-Arts for an Adventure during April Break
Let your child indulge in some some fun, creative, engaging virtual activities with Virtual Multi-Arts during April Vacation, April 9-23! Register HERE: https://forms.gle/NT6pPFgyXcQLg1YcA Art – Puppet Party – Book Illustration – Crafts & Story Time – Theater & NEW: Arts For Change!! Children will be able to sign up for one activity, for two activities, or […]
Learn MoreVideo of Back-to-School Q&A With Crocker Principals
If you missed the Crocker Community Q&A session with Mr. Shea and Ms. Smith last week, here is the link to the recorded event. Thank you to all those who participated!
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Crocker Community Q&A With Mr. Shea & Ms. Smith
Please join our principals for a virtual information session about in-person learning on Wednesday, March 31, 8:30-9:15 a.m. Zoom information is below. This event will be recorded. See you next week! Zoom Meeting Info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83354704266?pwd=VCt5cVNidnAvT2lmMTB1VDRlMjdFZz09 Meeting ID: 833 5470 4266 Passcode: 362948 One tap mobile +13017158592,,83354704266#,,,,*362948# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,83354704266#,,,,*362948# US (Chicago) Dial by your […]
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On the Same Page – Amherst joins NEA Big Read: Pocumtuck Valley
The Jones Library celebrates its ninth On the Same Page community reading program by joining with the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA) and 40 other organizations and businesses in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties in the National Endowment for the Arts NEA Big Read: Pocumtuck Valley program as we read and explore Emily St. John Mandel’s novel Station Eleven. […]
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BPAC Meeting: Tuesday March 23, 7-8 p.m.
Dear Parents, Please join the next Bilingual Parent Advisory Council (BPAC) meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 7- 8 p.m. You will find all the information at this BPAC Flyer link and Agenda. Estimados Padres, Por favor, participen en nuestra próxima reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres Bilingües (BPAC), el martes, 23 de febrero de 7 […]
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Racial Identity Exploration Book Club
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our next next book club meeting on Wednesday, March 17, at 7 p.m. We’ll be discussing The Hate U Give. Hope to see you all there. Here is the link. Topic: RIEBC: The Hate U GiveTime: Mar 17, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom […]
Learn MoreReturn to In-Person School FAQs
Dear Crocker Farm Families, We know you have many questions about the option for your children to return to in-person learning. Below, are some frequently asked questions related to the survey for families to find out if they want their children to return to in-person instruction or to continue with remote instruction for the remainder […]
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