What: Crocker Farm’s Book SwapWhen: Swap: May 8th and 9th. Set Up: May 7th This year’s focus is to have a more appealing selection of titles, and what better way than to have books that other kids have enjoyed. Please encourage your children to donate some of their favorite books. Hopefully, they will come home with some new faves in exchange! Have […]
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As is Crocker Farm tradition, fifth grade families organize and donate food for the Sixth Grade Graduation breakfast every year. This year, the event is taking place on June 13 at 10:30am, when the graduation ceremony is over. Please take a moment to sign up to volunteer and/or donate an item (or two…or ten). https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ca9ac22a5fa7-sixth […]
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The Board of Directors of the Amherst Boys & Girls Club is pleased to announce a new summer program for 2019. The Program will run for eight weeks, beginning June 24 and ending August 16. The Program is open to all children ages 8 to 14, and will run Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to […]
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This year, our amazing art teacher Ms. Travis worked with students to create a unique design for our 2019 merchandise. The result is a collaborative effort that represents Crocker Farm’s unique spirit. Note: We have fixed the mathematical error in the design! T-shirts, zip sweatshirts, hoodies and reusable grocery bags, you can never wear too much […]
Learn MoreThe 28th Annual Amherst Invitational is May 11-12. Come to Amherst Regional High School and Middle School to see 32 top teams compete in this exciting tournament. Games generally run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—they are free, but food and merchandise will be available for purchase. Check out the Facebook page for news and […]
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On April 1, 2019, the Town of Amherst Town Council unanimously passed a proclamation recognizing 2019 as AEF’s 25th year. Council Presidet Lynn Griesemer read the Proclamation aloud: Proclamation in Recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the Amherst Education Foundation WHEREAS, Amherst Education Foundation was founded in 1994 by a group of concerned citizens who were committed […]
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Dear Crocker Farm Community, Do you know that the house of our kids’ bus driver – Laurie Velozo –burned down about three weeks ago? Although the external walls are still standing, the interior of her home has been destroyed by the flames of a chimney-generated fire. Laurie lives with her husband, her son, and her […]
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Looking for a way to get rid of unwanted clothing, linens, shoes, STUFFED ANIMALS and other textiles? Head on over to the Berkshire Textiles donation bin at Crocker, located across from the Preschool entrance in the parking lot. For more information on Berkshire Textiles and other passive fundraisers: Passive Fundraising for Crocker Farm
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Dear Families and Friends, As a part of the Third Grade’s biography unit, readers and writers have been studying people who have brought important, nonviolent change to our world. Each student chose a Great Changer to research. After they became experts on their Changers, students wrote teaching poems and created cut paper collages of their […]
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Crocker Culture returns on Wednesday May 22nd for an evening of traditional food, spirited performances and more! We invite you to bring a dish to share, a chair/blanket to sit on, and your family. If you’d like to perform/share a dish, please fill out the form and bring into the front office or place in […]
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Amherst Elementary Science Night is on April 10th at the Amherst Regional Middle School Cafeteria from 6-8pm! This is a first-of-its-kind event to introduce students of Amherst and Pelham’s elementary schools to a wide range of science concepts through hands-on activities and demonstrations in Biochemistry (DNA extraction), Geology (faults/earthquakes), Zoology (animals pelts/skulls), and much more! […]
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Showers of creativity and eruptions of happy memories! On the menu to brighten the skies: theater, art, creative writing, crafts, dance and more.
Learn MoreProject Bread’s Elementary Breakfast Week was a huge success! Kids and families got to sample some of the district’s breakfast offerings and give valuable feedback. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampshire-county/state-and-local-leaders-bring-breakfast-to-the-classroom-for-amherst-students/1835764065
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