Deadline: May 15, 2022 The Multilingual Parent Advisory Council (MPAC) will offer two Excellency in Biliteracy scholarships to students who earn the Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal is an award given by the State Department of Education and local school districts to students who have proficiency in English as well as one or more additional […]
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Amherst Recreation is getting their water features ready for Summer. These include the Groff Park Spray Pad, the Outdoor Pools at Mill River Recreation Area and War Memorial, and Puffers Pond. They also have a full schedule of swim lessons for the young ones. Dates to Note Spray Pad Opens May 28th Outdoor Pools Open […]
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Wednesday, June 1, & Thursday, June 2, 202210 a.m. – 2 p.m. both daysBook donations welcome UNTIL Friday, May 27! Please drop off books in the bin outside the office.Donation guidelines:YES:✓ Books for kids in PreK-6th grade✓ Books in very good or like-new condition✓ Hardcover, paperback, or board books✓ Fiction and nonfiction✓ Books in languages besides […]
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Dear Crocker Farm Families, Our sixth-graders are about to move on to the Middle School in the fall. As we prepare for the festivities, the parents working on graduation celebrations wanted to reach out about a few things. Sixth-grade families will host a non-school-sponsored pizza party at Groff Park on June 15 evening (5 – […]
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The ARPS Schools, in partnership with the Town of Amherst Transportation Advisory Committee, are exploring the possibility of implementing a program with Massachusetts Safe Routes to School (SRTS). SRTS is a federally-funded program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation that works to increase safe walking, biking and rolling among public school students using a […]
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Monday, May 9 from 7:00 – 7:45 pm Get ready, get set, get…into your pajamas! The North Amherst Library presents Pajama Story Time, a virtual program aimed at kids ages 3 – 9. Don your favorite jammies and cuddle up for a variety of stories. Email North Amhers Library for the Zoom link. All ages are welcome.
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The Amherst Education Foundation (AEF) has announced its grants for 2022. Among the recipients is the Dash Robots project at Crocker Farm School. This project will offer a highly interactive and impactful six-week-long robotic session for grades 1-6, fostering computational thinking and creativity. Students will learn the basics of coding in an equitable and inclusive […]
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Ultimate Showcase features professional athletes! Players from the women’s professional teams Portland Rising and NY Gridlock will play with Amherst girls in this first-ever showcase event. Come watch the action on Friday, May 6. 7:00 p.m. at the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School, 21 Mattoon St. Free! This game will be part of the Amherst Invitational, […]
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Jump into summer fun with Northampton Parks & Recreation! Safety Village, ages 4-6, is a must to learn safety skills & awareness in a fun setting with visits from fire, police, bike safety, plus more. Starts July 5, runs in 2-week sessions, & ends with a graduation! Kidzone, gr. 1-4, & Camp Hamp, gr. 5-6, […]
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