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Book Swap Success & Summer Reading Challenge
Last week's book swap was a great success. We gave away over 2,000 books in 3 days, & many students were very happy to have books of their own to take home. Thank you for all the great book donations & the volunteer help. We couldn't have done it without you. Special thanks to the PGO for funding the purchase of additional books to supplement the book donations, and to publishers Houghton Mifflin Harcourt & Simon & Schuster for giving us boxes of brand-new books. We are grateful. At this year's book swap, reading specialist Stephanie Joyce and other staff took pictures ...Celebrate Crocker Culture THIS Wedneday @ 5:30 p.m.
Dear Crocker Farm Families, We are looking forward to celebrating our school community this Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thank you to those of you who have RSVP’d “yes”—we have a big crowd with many people signing up to bring a dish or beverage. Those who have not RSVP’d yet, can do so in the next […]
Learn MoreCrocker Farm Teacher & Staff Appreciation Lunch: Friday, May 18
Please consider donating a dessert for our Teacher & Staff Appreciation Lunch this Friday!!!
Learn MoreAmherst Education Foundation Excellence Grants for 2018-19
Heading into its 25th year, the Amherst Education Foundation announces its Excellence Grants for the 2018-19 academic year. Totaling $29,000.00, the grants are spread across the Amherst Elementary Schools, the Amherst Regional Middle School, and the Amherst Regional High School. Of particular interest to elementary families is the winning proposal from Jennifer Reese, Elementary Science and Garden Coordinator: ELEMENTARY GARDEN-BASED LEARNING […]
Learn MoreWatermelon Help for Field Day: June 8
Crocker Farm’s gym teacher Mr. James is running the school’s 3rd Annual Field Day on Friday, June 8th with a rain date of Monday, June 11th. Kindergarten through 3rd grade classes are having their Field Day in the morning, 9:15-11:20, & the 4th, 5th, & 6th grade classes are having their Field Day in the […]
Learn MoreNeed Books & Volunteers for Annual Book Swap: May 30 & 31
Dear Crocker Farm Families, Our annual Book Swap is coming up soon: May 30 & 31! The more books we collect, the more books your child will bring home. We still need more books for all reading levels—preK-Sixth grade—especially books that reflect the diversity of the Crocker Farm community, including in different languages, as well […]
Learn MoreCelebrate Crocker Culture
Dear Crocker Farm Families, We are excited to celebrate the rich diversity of our school community on May 23. Flyers (see below) are going home in backpacks today. Please fill out and return the slip at the bottom so we know how many people to expect and whether you’re bringing a dish to share (you […]
Learn MoreCommittee to Review ARPS District Screening and Hiring Practices
Dear Amherst Regional Public School Community, ARPS is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and to transparency and inclusion of all voices in the search and hiring process. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Human resources is establishing a Committee to review our current screening and hiring practices to ensure that the district’s commitment continues to be […]
Learn MoreFamily Time With Multi-Arts: Saturday, May 19, 2 p.m.
Come enjoy a fun, engaging artistic activity with your child aimed at creating collaborative artwork. Tina Zorz will lead families in a Vision Boarding workshop to help you create a collage that has everyone’s values and personality in the same piece of art. You and your family will choose images and words that spark excitement and […]
Learn MoreAuthor Jill Lepore @ ARMS auditorium: Sunday, May 6
There will be a reception (with food!) at 2 p.m., followed by a talk at 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the community.
Learn MoreProject Safe Childhood Presentations: Tuesday, May 29
Dear Crocker Farm Families, The district, in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, is hosting a Project Safe Childhood Presentation on Keeping Children Safe and Secure Online. On May 29, there will be presentations at each of the schools for the Fifth and Sixth Graders only. The Crocker Farm Elementary presentation is from 9 to 10 a.m. Please have your […]
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