Thank you to all the parents and guardians who gave so generously of their time and cooking talents to support the Wildwood Teacher-Staff Appreciation Breakfast on February 14th. The breakfast was a huge hit and great way to say thank you to all the wonderful efforts of the teachers and staff.
Also, a reminder that all dishes left at the breakfast are clean and awaiting pickup in the Wildwood Front Office.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
A BIG THANKS!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Principal Search
The superintendent and the elementary principal search committees have identified five finalist candidates for the principal vacancies at three schools: Wildwood, Fort River, and Crocker Farm. The five finalists will be meeting with parents and guardians in the evenings on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week at the Middle School. Free childcare will be provided in the Home Economics room at the Middle School. The scheduled times for Wildwood parents to meet with the principal candidates are as follows:
-Monday, Feb. 25 from 6:30 - 7:10 pm in the Middle School auditorium
-Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 7:15 - 7:55 pm in the Middle School auditorium
-Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 8:00 - 8:40 pm in the Middle School auditorium
-Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 7:15 - 7:55 pm in the Middle School auditorium
-Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 8:00 - 8:40 pm in the Middle School auditorium
Family Outreach of Amherst
Family Outreach of Amherst invites you to join us on Thursday, March 6 for the sixth annual "Salute to Families": "Another Place at Our Table: Simplifying Parenting in Complicated Times." Parenting expert, author, and foster parent Kathy Harrison will speak about her thirty-year experience as a mother to biological, adoptive, and foster children. While Harrison’s two books, Another Place at the Table and One Small Boat: The Story of a Little Girl, Lost Then Found describe her life at our social services' front lines, the evening’s discussion will focus on creative solutions for the challenges parents face in today’s complex and demanding society. Thanks to generous underwriting by Blair, Cutting & Smith, all the proceeds will go to Family Outreach of Amherst's vital work with the most vulnerable members of our community.
When: Thursday, March 6, 7:30-9:00 pm
Where: Amherst College's Cole Assembly Room at Converse Hall
Tickets: $25 Benefactor; $10 General; $5 Senior; Free to students
For reservations and information call: (413) 549-5999.
Monday, February 25, 2008
COMING SOON!
SAVE THE DATE
A Parent/Guardian Education Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. More information to follow...
Saturday, February 16, 2008
5th and 6th grade parents
SAVE the DATES - Meet the Middle School Principal candidates (one each night)
Thursday, February 28 and Monday, March 3
The principal search committee and the Superintendent’s office have selected three finalists for the principal position at ARMS beginning in July 2008. Each finalist will spend a day at ARMS meeting with students, faculty and administration. In the evening the community, particularly parent/guardians, are invited to meet the candidate, ask questions and give the superintendent feedback. Each candidate will meet the public at 7 PM in the Middle School Library.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
NO SCHOOL- SNOW DAY!
Today, Wednesday, February 13th, ALL Amherst-Pelham Schools will be CLOSED! That's right folks, IT'S A SNOW DAY!!!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Teacher - Staff Appreciation Breakfast
Announcing the Annual Teacher - Staff Appreciation Breakfast
Thursday, February 14, 2008 in the Wildwood Teacher's Lounge. The event starts at 8am and goes until late morning. Please contact me sarah.auerbach@comcast.net with questions or to let me know what you can do to help.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Lunar New Year
Wildwood will be celebrating the Lunar New Year on Thursday, February 7th. Everyone is encouraged to wear red in hopes of bringing good luck into this New Year of the Rat.
MCAS REFORM -LOBBY DAY
SAVE OUR STUDENTS: MCAS REFORM NOW
LOBBY DAY ON MCAS REFORM
Wednesday, February 13th; 10:30 am in Room A-1; State House, Boston
We will be asking our legislators and Governor Patrick to ensure high quality education by reforming MCAS now. Our message to the Governor and to Legislators:
"State standardized tests should not be a barrier to graduation for students who can demonstrate they have met the state standards in other ways. Students are suffering from the unintended consequences of MCAS. We must reduce the weight of MCAS and use a range of evidence to determine graduation, as has been done successfully in other states."
Here are the ways you can participate in the Lobby Day:
1. Join us at the State House on February 13. If possible, please make appointments with your Representative and Senator to meet with them on February 13 (11:30 am or after). Appointments can be made now, and let us know if you would like assistance in making appointments. Even if you can’t make appointments before, please come anyway and we will direct you to your legislators’ offices.
2. Call and Email the Governor, your Representative and your Senator on February 13th, or the week of February 11-18 and ask for their support of MCAS Reform.
* Governor’s Phone #: 617-725-4005 – State House Phone #: 617-722-2000.
* Governor’s email: Go to www.mass.gov. Click on "contact the Governor’s office" and you will be directed to an email form. Legislators’ email, go to: www.mass.gov/legis/ and click on House or Senate.
Sponsored by Citizens for Public Schools. For more information, contact Marilyn Segal at 617-227-3000 or marilyn@citizensforpublicschools.org
Jones Library News
Come by the Jones Library to bid on beautiful baskets at the 11th Annual Valentine Basket Fundraiser for Books. Each of the 100+ baskets has a theme and all include at least one book and something chocolate in addition to the other fantastic goodies (for ex. the “Perfect Parent Basket” has an Eric Carle membership and a Science Activities journal among other cool items). Bidding is going on now and will end at 4:00pm on Saturday February 9th.
New this year: the Buy It Now! Party on Thursday Feb. 7th from 6:30 – 9:00pm (be ready to pay the full value of the basket or $10 more than the highest bid, which ever is higher). There will be free refreshments and chocolates served all evening and a demonstration by cookbook author Leslie Cerier too.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
PTO Meeting - Postponed
The PTO meeting for tonight has been postponed to another date to be announced,
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. We will let you know the new date ASAP.
Help Our Schools - Run for Town Meeting!
The size of our Amherst schools budget is set by Town Meeting. We need more parents to represent our community in Town Meeting so that rational short and long term decisions can be made that will support our schools and a family-friendly Amherst.
I know, I know, who has the time? That's why families are not well represented in Town Meeting, we're busy with kids, families, jobs! But the commitment is not as large as you think - only about 14 nights per year from 7:30pm to 10pm. And you don't need to attend *every* night - you can skip the "feel-good" nights where impeachment and Iran are being discussed. 14 nights per year - really not that much to help make Amherst a more sustainable town that continues to be friendly to families. You probably spend that much time watching PBS reruns about English Queens!
There are lots of good folks already there. We recruited and elected over 70 parents the last 2 years. And it showed - this year for the first time, Town Meeting passed a series of positive zoning changes that will enable the kind of economic development our town needs to fund the schools. But the majority is slim, and the NIMBY contingents are actively recruiting people to run for Town Meeting to stop any new revenue development in town.
More information on Town Meeting here: http://www.amherstma.gov/town_meeting.asp
Amherst's families really need you. All you have to do is go down to the Town Clerk's office in Town Hall before Tuesday Feb. 12th and sign your papers. We'd be happy to answer any questions you may have, just email or call!
Baer Tierkel (baer@sweetmojo.com)
Andy Churchill (achurchill@educ.umass.edu)
Clare Bertrand (clare@comcast.net)
Monday, February 4, 2008
PTO Meeting
The next PTO Meeting is Tuesday, February 5th at 6:30p.m. All are welcome, come share your ideas. Questions, contact Tina Graber at 546-4501 or email tina.graber@gmail.com
Hey Teachers and Staff!
Send me your updated Wish List items and class news...I'm here to be your voice! For more info email editor@wildwoodpto.org or call Tina Graber at 335-1936
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Open House- Spring Street Preschool
Come visit Spring Street Preschool at their annual OPEN HOUSE on Feb 9, 2008, 10 am - 12 pm. The school is located at 64 Spring Street behind the First Congregation Church. Now accepting applications for preschoolers ages 2.9-5 years for the 2008-2009 school year. For more information contact Alicia at 256-8442 or email at springstreetpreschool@verizon.net
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