School's Out for Summer!

No more homework, no more books... you know the rest. It's SUMMER!!

Not really no more books, though. For those of you who have kids participating in the summer read-a-thon, if each child who participates gets just $10 from four supporters, we'll raise over $5000 for the school!

This is a great way to get those kids reading over the summer, and bring in some money for the school all at once. We all win!

IT’S NOT TOO LATE!

Wondering what to do about end-of-school-year thank you gifts for those special teachers and staff members?

There’s still time to honor those special people with a gift to Amherst Education Foundation. AEF will deliver a personalized Thank You card to the person you wish to honor. The sooner you make your gift, the sooner your card will be delivered.

Act now so that teachers and staff will know just how much you appreciate them!

Complete the attached form and send it with your gift to AEF, P.O. Box 2237, Amherst, MA 01004 or go to our website today to make your gift online www.amhersteducationfoundation.org

Get your Amherstopoly game before summer starts!

Don't delay - get your Amherstopoly today!

Games are on sale in the front office at Wildwood for $25. Just ask Ms. Champoux for your game - she will accept cash or checks made out to "Amherstopoly".

You'll still be able to get them in stores over the summer, but you'll pay more, so if you're planning on getting one, why not do it now?

Don't forget to fill out the online survey!

The Superintendent's office has asked the parents of all the district schools to fill out an online survey about your child's experiences during the current school year. Please don't forget to take a few minutes to fill it out!

Click the link below to access the survey.

Online elementary school family survey

6Th Grade Graduation Picnic Get-Together @ Mill River Recreation Area

Wildwood 6th Grade families are invited to join in the Wildwood Graduation Get-Together following the 6th Grade Graduation Ceremonies at the School. This has proven in years past to be a great, relaxing alternative to the restaurant option. Families should bring a picnic lunch and drinks. The pavilion has been reserved. A graduation cake will be provided. A donation of $3/family is requested to cover the cost of cake and paper goods.

Date: June 18th
Time: 11:30 – 2:30
Where: Mill River Recreation Area

Bring chairs, frisbees, soccer balls, wiffle balls, bats, etc.
For questions, contact Tiffany Ross 413-335-2909 or Jennifer Parker 549-5025.

Wildwood Family Picnic Tonight! Thursday, June 4

All families are invited to attend the Wildwood Community Family Picnic on Thursday, June 4, from 5:30 - 7:30 on the playground.

Bring your family, your blanket, your dinner, and some forks and cups. The PTO will provide water and dessert!

See you there!

Give A Simple Thank You Gift to Honor Your Teacher, from AEF

There's still time left to give your child's teacher A Simple Thank You through the Amherst Education Foundation. All gifts need to be received by June 12th, so that the teachers get their thank you cards before the school-year ends.

Please click on and print the form below, or donate online to AEF at www.amhersteducationfoundation.org

Anit-Bullying Program for 6th Grade Girls

6th grade girls are invited to: “You Win” - a high impact, interactive anti-bullying program that tackles the social issues that girls face repeatedly during their school years.

Date: Saturday June 13th
Time: 9-11 am
Place: First Baptist Church in Amherst, in the lower level of the church, enter through the rear

RSVP: Anita Sever 413.461.1138
asever@gscwm.org
COST: $10/girl if not a Girl Scout

This event is open to all girls and is sponsored by Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts

Tonight's Family Picnic Postponed until Tomorrow - Thursday, June 4

Due to impending rain, the family picnic has been postponed until tomorrow evening, when we will gather on the playground to celebrate the coming end of the school year and our community!

Please join us on the playground Thursday, June 4, from 5:30 - 7:30. Bring your picnic dinner, a cup and a fork for each, and the PTO will provide water and dessert.

Hope to see you there!

Wildwood Receives Grant from Amherst Education Foundation!

The Amherst Education Foundation has just announced a gift of $20,000 to the Amherst Regional Schools! Thanks to hundreds of donors this year, AEF is putting donor generosity to work, helping assuage a few of the most urgent needs and providing support for important programs.

As a result of recent conversations with the principals, this grant is intended to support the schools and our kids in the following areas:

-ARHS: to support the restoration of funds to underwrite stipends for club advisors

-ARMS: for professional development in the area of differentiated instruction

-Fort River: to provide stipends to staff members who will be developing and implementing a new project with the UMass Amherst Commonwealth College & Office of Community Service Learning to support students with enrichment programming

-Wildwood: to support further professional development in the Lucy Calkins Workshop Model for the Language Arts program

-Crocker Farm: to support the school’s Wednesday afternoon enrichment clubs

-Marks Meadow: for after school clubs and enrichment activities, and to expand the repertoire of materials to be used by our Intervention teachers in math and reading.

-Pelham: for library books.

-Leverett/Shutesbury: to enrich programming


AEF continues their fundraising efforts and looks forward to working with Superintendent Rodriguez, the principals and teachers next year to make the most effective use of future grants. To learn more or to donate, see www.amhersteducationfoundation.org