Virtual School Tours As of right now, all of the school buildings are closed to the public, but the district understands the importance of children in transition years having an opportunity to see their school. The district has provided virtual tours of each of the schools so that students can have a chance to see […]
Learn MoreAt Multi-Arts, Children:Discover their inner selves.Learn ways to express feelings and ideas, andExperience warm human connections that make their soul grow. We are offering:3:30 p.m. Spanish through the Arts with lsabel Arango & Maia PetruchaLearning Spanish through storytelling, theater, arts and music. 4:00 p.m. Theater- Playwriting with Maia Petrucha.Create a play together and turn Zoom into a stage by making our rooms the sets, […]
Learn MoreWondering how to juggle life and learning online? On September 3 at 7:30 p.m., Mt. Holyoke College is offering a free virtual workshop with Lauren Kim with tips, tricks and strategies for a successful transition back to school. Help foster independence in students, cultivate resilience and build a schedule that works. You can register for this […]
Learn MoreJust a reminder for those of you who have signed up for our book club that we will be meeting on Sunday, August 30, at 4 p.m. This will be a meet and greet, as well as a logistical meeting to talk about expectations for the book club and format. Here is the link for the Zoom meeting […]
Learn MoreHello Crocker Farm Families! Welcome to another school year…almost! Although the 2020-2021 school year is sure to be different, the Crocker Farm Parent Guardian Organization (PGO), a volunteer group, is looking forward to working with families and teachers to make this year a special one. Every Crocker Farm family is a member of the PGO, […]
Learn MoreDear Crocker Farm Families, The Amherst-Pelham Educators Association (union) wants to reach out to families of ARPS students to discuss school re-opening plans. Teachers, paraeducators and support staff at the schools miss your students and are looking forward to seeing them again, but have concerns about in-person learning. They would love to also hear your […]
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Dear Crocker Farm Families,We hope you are staying healthy, cool, and enjoying some summer activities with your children, even if they are socially distant. It has been a strange few months for all of us. As we don’t know how the 2020-21 school year is going to play out, the PGO is trying to plan ahead. […]
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Dear Crocker Farm Families, We hope everyone is staying cool, safe, and sane. There has been a lot of news about school reopening possibilities in our district, so we hope you are reading our blog and Facebook posts to stay updated. At the request of an interested parent, the PGO is hosting a book club, […]
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Dear Crocker Farm Families, We hope everyone is staying safe and as cool as possible right now. The district staff have done an analysis of the spaces available for classrooms in each of the school buildings, assuming there is social distancing, decent ventilation in each teaching space, etc. Based on this analysis, for the Wildwood, […]
Learn MoreJoin the Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees next Thursday, July 9 for a discussion of priorities for opening of school in the fall. ARPS staff, parents/guardians and community members are welcome! There will be two sessions with one focused on the elementary schools and one focused on the secondary schools. Thursday, July 9, […]
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Dear Crocker Farm families, It probably gets old but isn’t any less true that this has been a year like no other! As we wrap up the 2019-20 school year, the PGO wanted to send a final email before the summer kicks off and we and our children are off singing a familiar chant from […]
Learn MoreEvery 10 years, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the federal government undertakes a census of the U.S. population to determine the allocation of seats held by each state in the House of Representatives. An accurate census count is also vital to obtain federal funding for projects in Amherst and the region. Each home received […]
Learn MoreYour input is important as the District plans for the opening of school in fall 2020 during the COVID-19 public health pandemic. Please visit this link below where you will find link to a presentation about the District’s planning so far and a brief survey where you can share your feedback. Thank you! SURVEY LINK: […]
Learn MoreMulti-Arts is going virtual this summer. Children will connect with outstanding teachers who will inspire them with many creative projects in art, music, dance, theater, mime, playwriting and story-telling. Our program gives children tools to self-entertain, and means to find their voices to express ideas and opinions. Small groups and individual attention, while FUN, will inspire, motivate, and empower children. Register for one […]
Learn MoreThe yearbook committee has tried to create a yearbook that students of all ages can enjoy. It will include photographs of students from all grades enjoying specials, classroom activities, and school events as well as pictures of teachers and staff and a section devoted to graduating sixth graders. To order a yearbook go to: treering.com/1015484466141338. […]
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