Can Collection

Ms. Newcomb's class is collecting canned food (or anything non-perishable) for the Amherst Survival Center as part of a "Souper Bowl" challenge that the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation sponsors each year. Bring in your items next week after the Super Bowl. There are collection boxes in the front lobby and the kindergarten hallway. Thanks for your support!

Reminder

NO SCHOOL on Monday January 28th. It's a teacher work day.

Babysitter

15 year old female High School student, responsible, experienced, great with kids. Available weeknights till 10:00pm, weekend nights till 11:00. $6 - $8 per hour depending on number of kids. Call 549-3655 and ask for Serena April.

Snow White @ The Carle

Snow White - February 2, 2008 - 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
$8.50 (Members $7.50). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.

Featuring Matthias Kuchta, internationally renowned puppeteer. Mr. Kuchta’s interpretation of the Grimm Brothers' Snow White is magical production of this classic tale. In a short hour’s time the world traveled German puppeteer and his Fellini-like textile puppets transport the audience to another world. You'll be captured by his charm and delighted by these life-size puppets as they bring the story to life with richness and humor.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Or go to www.picturebookart.org/Programs_Events/Upcoming#Snow

Safe Routes to School Meeting

The next Safe Routes to school meeting is on Tuesday, January, 29th at 9:00a.m. See you there! Questions, contact Sarah Auerbach at 253-6620

Open Class Day

The Hartsbrook School, Open Class Day. Tuesday, February 12, 8:15-10:30am. 193 Bay Road, Hadley. Observe a variety of classes during the main lesson part of the day, followed by a question and answer session with faculty and students. For more information or to register for these events please call Jacqui DeFelice, Enrollment Director at 413-584-3198 or visit us on line at www.hartsbrook.org

Preschool Open House

The Renaissance School is holding open house on Saturday February 9, 10am- 12pm and Tuesday, February 12, 1-3pm. We are currently accepting applications for the 2008-09 school year. Children aged 2.9- 5 years old may attend 3 or 4 mornings a week. Please come to an open house or call to schedule a visit. The Renaissance School is located at 867 North Pleasant St., Amherst. Contact Dotty A. Meyer, Director (413)548-9696. Or visit our website:
www.RenaissanceSchoolAmherst.com

House For Rent

Clean, charming three bedroom house available soon. Family neighborhood, walk to town and schools, also on bus route. Eat in kitchen, large living room and 1/2 bath on first floor. Three bedrooms and full bath upstairs, most hardwood floors. Owner provides lawn care, snow removal, back yard trash collection and water and sewer. First, last, and security deposit required. Non smoking. Parking for two cars. References. $1,500.00 plus. For showing or more information call (413) 549-0063

SENSATIONAL SALSA FAMILY DANCE

All ages welcome!
SENSATIONAL SALSA FAMILY DANCE-FRIDAY, JAN 25th
Amherst Regional Middle School Cafeteria from 7pm - 9pm.
Professional DJ--Joey Acevedo of Noche Latina fame ( the Iron Horse's weekly bash)
Dance lessons by Elizabeth Fernandez-O'Brien, dancer extraordinaire; 50/50 raffle; Food and drinks; "Mad Hot Ballroom" visual screening.

$5 tickets can be purchased at the door, $15 per family max.
Don't miss out on the fun!
Proceeds will benefit the Amherst Middle School Spanish trip to NYC.

The Hartsbrook School

The Hartsbrook School, Early Childhood Information Morning. Friday, February 1, 9:30-10:30am. 94 Bay Road, Hadley. For more information or to register for this event please call Jacqui DeFelice, Enrollment Director at 413-584-3198 or visit us on line at www.hartsbrook.org

School Delay!

Attention: Today is Friday, January 18th and All Amherst-Pelham Schools are on a 1-hour delay.

Open House - Hartsbrook School

The Hartsbrook School. All School Open House. Saturday, January 19, 10am-12noon. 193 Bay Road, Hadley. Please join us to tour classrooms, meet with faculty, view student work, and attend sample lessons. For more information or to register for these events please call Jacqui DeFelice, Enrollment Director at 413-584-3198 or visit us on line at www.hartsbrook.org

PTO Meeting

There is a PTO meeting Wednesday, January 16th at 8:45 a.m. All are welcome, see you there!

ACAC - News

Registration going on now for Winter 2008 classes at Amherst Community Arts Center!

ACAC is the premier place in the Pioneer Valley for art classes for all ages and abilities. Winter 2008 brings some old favorites as well as some exciting new classes such as The Art of Bookmaking, and Zen and the Art of Tile Making.

Call ACAC at 413-253-9265 or look for us in the Amherst Leisure Times on pages 11, 12 & 25.

Or visit our website at www.AmherstArts.org

NO SCHOOL- SNOW DAY!

All Amherst-Pelham Schools will be closed today, Monday, January 14th. Due to the weather. Enjoy the snow!

NEW- Whole Children

Join us at Whole Children for our new Wednesday afterschool enrichment program!

We've developed an exciting new afterschool program that combines social skills-building with art, music and recreation.

The class, led by experienced educators, Jimmy Ilson and Nicole Blum, will teach drawing and sculpture through creative art projects while facilitating social skills. The class is open to children 8 to 13 years old, but enrollment is limited, so register quickly! Starts January 16 from 2:00 – 4:00. Call 585-8010.

6th Grade Parent/ Guardians

Attention 6th Grade Parent/ Guardians:
You are Invited to a Family Education Program

Middle School Curriculum Choices and Consequences
Thursday, January 17
7:00 PM in the Amherst Regional Middle School Library

Family Education Program on ARMS/ARHS curriculum choices. Middle school and the high school staff answer questions on how to help your student navigate the choices in the Amherst system.

Sample questions:
Does my student have to do the 7th grade math extensions to do advanced science in High School?

What does my student need to do in middle school to qualify for admission to Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School?

How do students qualify to take Honors English in High School?

LOST and FOUND Items

The bin is FULL! The bin Is FULL!
Attention all students and families...Come and collect your lost items!
This will be your last chance!
Lost and found items are going to be laid out in the lobby starting January 23rd thru the concert on the 29th. After that, all of the winter items will become part of the wardrobe closet to be used here at the school. Then the rest will go to the survival center. Happy Finding!

Geography Bee-Results

CONGRATULATIONS Geo Bee Participants!
'Team Wildwood,' the 11 finalists, demonstrated geographic excellence, coupled with nerves of steel, as they answered question after question.
The champion was Daniel Kamlarz. Matthew Koweleski and Hannah Viederman also progressed to the championship round.

Safe Routes to School Meeting

The next Safe Routes to School Meeting will be Tuesday 1/29, 9AM at Wildwood. Exact room location TBD. The agenda will include planning for Bicycle Safety Training, the Massachusetts Walk to School Day and other winter/spring activities.

We really need more parent and teacher helpers so please pass this along if you know someone who is interested in this meeting. These events are not at all hard to organize and they are a great way to get involved in some healthy, educational fun for the kids!

For more information contact Sarah at sarah.auerbach@comcast.net

Geography Bee

Wildwood's Geography Bee will be held in the school gymnasium on Wednesday, January 9, beginning at 9:30. Students in grades 3-6, as well as families and friends of the finalists, will be the audience for this event. Having sponsored the school level Bee of this National Geographic Society event for the past 13 years, we continue to be impressed, both by the level of geographic knowledge demonstrated, as well as the enthusiastic response of the audience.
All students in grades 4 through 6 participated in preliminary classroom rounds, which are an instructional opportunity in every classroom. Fifty-one semi-finalists participated in a run-off round held just before vacation, and the following finalists will be going on to the school level Bee:

Gareth Barr
Eric Gooden
Daniel Hodgkins
Isabelle Jackson
Daniel Kamlarz
Matthew Kowaleski
Tara Murty
Erin O'Connor
Priyanka Randhir
Isaiah Stavchansky
Hannah Viederman


Karen Lowe and Elaine Donoghue
GeoBee Sponsors