A Free Summer Children’s Theater Program Stone SoupAges 5 – 8 Directed by Cindy Naughton A musical tale of folk tales with parts for children to be traveling strangers or villagers. Each of these groups sings together as a large ensemble & has parts for students who would like individual lines. The final performance lasts […]
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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Jones Library by participating in a Chinese paper cutting workshop on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. For these workshops, we welcome teaching artist Zhonghe (Elena) Li as she shares the history and philosophy behind traditional Chinese paper cutting. She is a Cambridge multi-media artist who specializes in […]
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A safer, more beautiful outdoor space for our children – Crocker Farm Volunteer Day May 2023 Join us on Sunday, May 7th, 2023 to pitch in on several projects to improve the outdoor space at Crocker Farm. Kids are welcome! Between 11AM and 1PM we’ll work together on a mix of projects in the big […]
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Girls on the Run is an after-school program like no other! Twice per week, girls meet for a fun-filled program where they make friends, increase their physical activity levels, and learn important life skills. Trained and caring coaches lead 3rd-5th grade girls through interactive lessons and movement activities. The season ends with a celebratory 5K […]
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Members of the community are invited to the Amherst Hurricanes Athletic Boosters Summer Kick-off party and fundraiser, sponsored by BankESB. The Hurricanes (also known as the “Amherst Boosters,” the “Hurricanes Boosters,” and the “Boosters”) are a dedicated group of supporters of Amherst Regional Athletics. They work to help support the healthy, positive impact that sports […]
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Dear Crocker Farm Community, The PGO needs your input! Please fill out this survey to tell us what you think PGO should focus on in the next year, and to let us know how you would like to help. We are looking for a new Co-Chair to replace me for the 2023-2024 school year – this person will […]
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Mark your calendar for Amherst Education Foundation’s 3rd Annual Mini-Golf Fundraiser on Sunday, May 21st! This is a fun event that will also have raffle prizes and refreshments. All proceeds will go towards funding valuable education grants to public school teachers and staff in the Amherst-area public schools. Hope you can join us!
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Amherst, MA – Join us from anywhere for two spring nature programs by Mass Audubon, brought to you by the Jones Library via Zoom. The Nature of Spring with the Mass Audubon: Thursday, April 20 from 2:00 – 3:00 pmSpringtime in Massachusetts is filled with unique seasonal wonders and mysteries. What animals are making noises […]
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Dear Crocker Farm families, We hope you can join us for an update on PGO activities, and to share your ideas for Spring and Fall events and ways to support the school. We are also seeking volunteers for a new Co-Chair for the 2023-24 school year, and to plan and support events and fundraisers. If you are new […]
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Jones Library has a schedule of activities for the winter break which includes craft activities, story time, and the ongoing Non-Fiction book club. Registration is required for some of these activities. See flyer and the Jones Library calendar for more information.
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The ARPS Family Center is happy to share that we received a large donation of new coats in children’s sizes 7-18 and they are available to any student attending our schools in need of them. Quantities vary in terms of sizes and colors they are available starting Thursday, December 1 until Thursday, December 8, 2022. […]
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Here are 10 Reasons to Support the Month of Giving* and Crocker Farm PGO: 1. Because PGO will spend at least $150 on each classroom this year 2. Because your kid loves the playground, and PGO bought new swings, basketball hoops, and soccer goals 3. Because your kid lives for soccer at recess, and PGO regularly adds to the Crocker […]
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The ARPS Biliteracy Program invites you to attend the November 2022 Bilingual Info Night. This will be a virtual session on November 21, 2022 at 6pm. JOIN US https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85391694073 Interpretation Available: Request Here Questions: clementsa@arps.org USEFUL BILITERACY INFO What is the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy? An award given to students who have proficiency in […]
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The Crocker Farm PGO volunteers are excited to share that they will be hosting the “formerly annual” Election Day Bake Sale in person at the voter entrance of the school on November 8th. Donations of baked goods can be delivered directly to Crocker Farm on the 8th during polling hours, which begin at 7am, or brought to the Front […]
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A number of Amherst Parents are co-ordinating an effort to start a Girls on the Run program for Amherst 3rd-5th grade girls this Spring 2023 (https://www.girlsontherunwesternma.org/). They are calling for volunteer coaches to help bring this idea to life. The days and times for practice will be determined when enough coaches have volunteered. The organizing […]
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