All-Purpose College Student Looking For Work
Sasha Rivera (daughter of Julie Rivera, WW art teacher) just finished her first year at Middlebury College and is back in town, looking for work! She can baby-sit, tutor, walk dogs, and house-sit. She can also cook beautifully, from hors d’ouevres to birthday cakes; get in touch if you are interested in having someone else do some or all of the cooking for your small- to medium-sized event this summer. Affordable, negotiable rates. References available.
Please call at home: 413.549.1029
or cell: 413.896.1157
or email: slrivera@middlebury.edu
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Wildwood Family Picnic this Wednesday, June 3
Come celebrate the end of the school with the Wildwood Community! Wednesday, June 3rd from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on the playground.
Bring your picnic supper and the PTO will provide dessert and water. In the spirit of "Go Green" we are encouraging families to bring water bottles (or cups) and forks (for cake) so we can reduce our use of plastic forks and cups. We'll have extras for those who need them but let's see if we can reduce our trash!
In case of rain - all is not lost! The rain date is Thursday, June 4th. If we need to postpone, families will be notified using the Schoolspring Network (automatic email/phone messages).
Friday, May 29, 2009
Sunday evening Youth Track League in Amherst - Join us!
Come be a part of Amherst's new youth track and field league! It's not too late to sign up! We will take additional athletes at any time. The first meet is this Sunday, May 31 at the ARHS track. Bring a picnic and make it a family night at the track!
Below is a link for the entry form, just print it out and bring it with you on Sunday.
http://sugarloafmac.org/regforms/smac_amherst.pdf
Who: Boys and Girls currently in grades 1-8
Fee: $42/person by 5/8; $52 after 5/8 --- A $10 non-resident fee will be added to any participant who is not an Amherst resident.
Location: Amherst Regional High School Track
Dates: Team Assignment Night were Thursday, May 28, and we’re looking for more kids! We have about 60, and would like twice that many! On team night we ran an informal series of practice races and relays.
Meets: Sundays, May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 (awards night) (Make-up date: June 25)
Time: 5:15-8:15 p.m.
Sponsored by the Sugarloaf Mountain Athletic Club and the Town of Amherst Leisure Services
Below is a link for the entry form, just print it out and bring it with you on Sunday.
http://sugarloafmac.org/regforms/smac_amherst.pdf
Who: Boys and Girls currently in grades 1-8
Fee: $42/person by 5/8; $52 after 5/8 --- A $10 non-resident fee will be added to any participant who is not an Amherst resident.
Location: Amherst Regional High School Track
Dates: Team Assignment Night were Thursday, May 28, and we’re looking for more kids! We have about 60, and would like twice that many! On team night we ran an informal series of practice races and relays.
Meets: Sundays, May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 (awards night) (Make-up date: June 25)
Time: 5:15-8:15 p.m.
Sponsored by the Sugarloaf Mountain Athletic Club and the Town of Amherst Leisure Services
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Have you signed up yet? Wildwood Summer Read-a-thon
It’s not too late to sign up for the Summer Read-a-thon. This is a great thing to do--especially for young readers. Each year our students read and amazing number of books over the summer, and at the same time help out the school library!Last year’s Read-a-thon participants set reading goals for themselves and raised over $3,600 for the Wildwood Library. Reading skills were strengthened over the summer and the library was able to purchase more books and curriculum materials.
You can sign up by sending in the form your child brought home, or by simply sending your child’s name and classroom teacher to Liz Rosenberry.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Wildwood T-Shirt 2009 Orders Due June 1st!
It's the return of the Wildwood T-Shirt - an annual favorite created by our own students! This year's design features dessert art created by the 6th grade Class of 2009.
Every t-shirt purchase helps fund PTO-supported programs at Wildwood!
~ Fill out your order form and send it with a check (payable to Wildwood PTO) in with your child or drop it in the PTO t-shirt sales box in the office.
~ T-shirts will be sent home in your child’s backpack on June 15th.
~ T-shirts are 100% cotton with black printing.
~ Colors: Yellow, Orange, Light Blue, Carolina Blue, Lavender, Pale Pink, Dark Pink, Lime, Stonewash Green, and Sand.
~ Price: Youth $11 each; Adult $15 each
~ Questions? Need another form? Send an email to: Pam Crawford or call 253-2347.
Please return order form with payment by June 1st!
Every t-shirt purchase helps fund PTO-supported programs at Wildwood!
~ Fill out your order form and send it with a check (payable to Wildwood PTO) in with your child or drop it in the PTO t-shirt sales box in the office.
~ T-shirts will be sent home in your child’s backpack on June 15th.
~ T-shirts are 100% cotton with black printing.
~ Colors: Yellow, Orange, Light Blue, Carolina Blue, Lavender, Pale Pink, Dark Pink, Lime, Stonewash Green, and Sand.
~ Price: Youth $11 each; Adult $15 each
~ Questions? Need another form? Send an email to: Pam Crawford or call 253-2347.
Please return order form with payment by June 1st!
Thank a Teacher with AEF - End of Year Gift Idea
Are you starting to think about an end of the year gift for your child's special teacher? Don't want to give them another trinket they can't use? Thank them with a donation to the Amherst Education Foundation! Your donation supports the schools, and your teacher will receive a hand-delivered Thank You note in June.
Don't delay - support the schools and thank your teacher today! Just click on the form below, print it,fill it out and send it in. You're done!
Don't delay - support the schools and thank your teacher today! Just click on the form below, print it,fill it out and send it in. You're done!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Ice Cream Social Tuesday, May 26, following Band/Orchestra Concert
The Wildwood community is invited to attend the ice cream social on the playground following the band and orchestra concert on Tuesday night. The concert begins at 7:00, and will be immediately followed by ice cream on the playground, with proceeds going to support the music program, and next year's 6th grade trip.
So please join us for some great music, and some yummy ice cream! Tickets will be sold at the event.
So please join us for some great music, and some yummy ice cream! Tickets will be sold at the event.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wildwood Sixth Graders to have Art Exhibit in Amherst
Our sixth graders have been working on a series of art works depicting desserts, inspired by the American Pop artist Wayne Theibaud.
Their reduction block prints and acrylic paintings of delicious desserts will be on display at Henion's Bakery from June 20th to July 11th. Please be sure to come by and take a look!
Also - coming soon, this year's version of the Wildwood T-shirt, with the 6th grade dessert prints featured on the shirt. Be on the lookout for an order form in your child's backpack, and order one of these yummy shirts for your sweetie!
Their reduction block prints and acrylic paintings of delicious desserts will be on display at Henion's Bakery from June 20th to July 11th. Please be sure to come by and take a look!
Also - coming soon, this year's version of the Wildwood T-shirt, with the 6th grade dessert prints featured on the shirt. Be on the lookout for an order form in your child's backpack, and order one of these yummy shirts for your sweetie!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast Wednesday, May 20
This Wednesday morning, May 20th, there will be a breakfast to appreciate our wonderful bus drivers at 8:30 am in the conference room.
The children have signed cards. Parents are welcome to attend, and/or if you would like to bring something breakfasty to share that would be great also. Please email me and let me know if you are coming/bringing something so I can have a rough head count.
Thanks, Anna Butler. annabutler5@verizon.net
The children have signed cards. Parents are welcome to attend, and/or if you would like to bring something breakfasty to share that would be great also. Please email me and let me know if you are coming/bringing something so I can have a rough head count.
Thanks, Anna Butler. annabutler5@verizon.net
Friday, May 15, 2009
Amherstopoly On Sale Now - support your PTO!
From the Amherst Bulletin:
"The board game called Amherstopoly is now raising money for educational expenses at the town's four elementary schools. It looks like Monopoly, with colored squares and markers that go around a board based on throws of dice. But instead of names of streets in Atlantic City, the colored squares represent Amherst landmarks and institutions.
More than 40 sponsors have paid all the production costs, said Becky Demling of the Crocker Farm School's PTO. All money from sales of the 1,000 games will go to PTOs, to cover the costs of educational enrichment programs. Some of these programs, such as field trips, used to be paid for through taxes. The Crocker Farm PTO also provides money for classroom supplies, an after-school program and baby-sitting at parent workshops, Demling said. If the games sell out, each PTO will get about $7,000.
Amherstopoly sells for $35 at A. J. Hastings and the Toy Box. It's also available [at a discount] at school events and through each PTO."
Please fill out and return the order form you received in your child's backpack, or click on the form here: http://marksmeadow.blogspot.com/2009/05/amherstopoly-order-form.html
"The board game called Amherstopoly is now raising money for educational expenses at the town's four elementary schools. It looks like Monopoly, with colored squares and markers that go around a board based on throws of dice. But instead of names of streets in Atlantic City, the colored squares represent Amherst landmarks and institutions.
More than 40 sponsors have paid all the production costs, said Becky Demling of the Crocker Farm School's PTO. All money from sales of the 1,000 games will go to PTOs, to cover the costs of educational enrichment programs. Some of these programs, such as field trips, used to be paid for through taxes. The Crocker Farm PTO also provides money for classroom supplies, an after-school program and baby-sitting at parent workshops, Demling said. If the games sell out, each PTO will get about $7,000.
Amherstopoly sells for $35 at A. J. Hastings and the Toy Box. It's also available [at a discount] at school events and through each PTO."
Please fill out and return the order form you received in your child's backpack, or click on the form here: http://marksmeadow.blogspot.com/2009/05/amherstopoly-order-form.html
4TH ANNUAL WILDWOOD DAY OF CHESS - May 30
Please plan to come to the CHESS TOURNAMENT which is scheduled for May 30, from 1-5pm (registration at 12:30) in the afternoon in the Wildwood gymnasium. It’s been really fun the last few years, competitive but not uncomfortably so (everyone plays 4 games, regardless of winning or losing) and I encourage everyone to come.
Saturday, May 30th.
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm. Registration will start at 12:30, close at 1pm*.
Everyone will play all four rounds, so plan to stay through to the end.
Place: Wildwood Gymnasium.
* You may pre-register for the tournament by filling out and mailing the form you received in your childs backpack, or by sending an email with child's name, grade and teacher to: wennemyr@comcast.net (Subject: Chess registration). Any questions may be directed to the same.
Even if you pre-register, please confirm your presence when arriving at the gym.
Saturday, May 30th.
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm. Registration will start at 12:30, close at 1pm*.
Everyone will play all four rounds, so plan to stay through to the end.
Place: Wildwood Gymnasium.
* You may pre-register for the tournament by filling out and mailing the form you received in your childs backpack, or by sending an email with child's name, grade and teacher to: wennemyr@comcast.net (Subject: Chess registration). Any questions may be directed to the same.
Even if you pre-register, please confirm your presence when arriving at the gym.
The Weekend Classifieds
50 Family Tag Sale Saturday!
The ARHS Girls Ultimate team is holding a massive 50+ Family Tag Sale this Saturday May 16th from 8am-1pm at 86 High Street in Amherst.
Toys, books, tools, linens, clothes, furniture, lamps, antiques, jewelry, shoes, kids stuff, and lots more! The sale will benefit the ARHS Girls Ultimate Program which is currently the #3 ranked high school team in the United States.
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Join Us for a Family Fun Night (Pasta Dinner, Tag Sale, Children's Concert, & More!)
Amherst Family Center Fundraiser
Friday, May 15th (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church
Suggested Donation: $10 for families of 3 or more
$6 for familes of 2 or fewer
*All proceeds to benefit the Amherst Family Center, a free drop-in community center for parents and caregivers of children, from birth to age 5.
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The Town of Amherst Department of Public Health - Film and Discussion
As part of its work on Social Justice and Health Equity, The Town of Amherst and the
The Town of Amherst Department of Public Health is extending a special invitation to: Town Meeting members, Select Board, Amherst Residents and all interested people to a free screening and discussion of:
UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?
Date: 19 May 2009
Time: 5:00—7:00
Place: Amherst Cinema
The screening will include a forum—Implications of inequality and health for the Amherst community: A dialogue among participants—facilitated by Dr. Barbara J. Love and introductions by Amherst Public Health Director, Epi Bodhi.
Light refreshments, provided by the Amherst Public Health Department will be served on site prior to the screening. The Screening will be followed by a reception at Amherst Coffee
For more information, please visit our blog amhersthealth.blogspot.com/ .
Our thanks to Amherst Cinema and Amherst Coffee for your community support
This program is offered in cooperation with the Northampton Health Department which will be hosting a similar event in June.
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Multi-Arts Workshop
Saturday May 23 11:00 a.m. Jones Public Library, Amherst
This program is sponsored in part by a grant from AMHERST CULTURAL COUNCIL
Disaster awaits! Your mother-in-law calls and says she's moving in for a month...
"Broken Hips" Written by Amherst local Savannah Stutie
Come and watch this hilarious one-act play performed by young Amherst actors. Afterwards, Multi-Arts drama teacher Ilana Meredith will lead children through a short storymaking workshop.
For children ages 6-12.
contact: Catalina Arrubla
413-584-7951
carrubla@gmail.com
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First Annual Fort River Festival on May 30th
The Rushing Rivers Institute, along with several sponsors, is proud to present the First Annual Fort River Festival on May 30th, 2009. Bring your family and friends to a celebration of the longest free-flowing tributary of the Connecticut River in Massachusetts, the Fort River.
A canoe trip down the River (first 50 guests ONLY), starting at Kiwanis Park (Stanley St.) and ending at Groff Park in Amherst, will kick off the event at 10 am. The canoe ride will be followed, at noon, by live music, educational displays and hands-on fun with common river species such as Lamprey, river Eels, Mussels, and Bugs in Groff Park. All are encouraged to bring their own picnic lunch and dessert will be provided. The event will finish off with a Rubber Ducky Derby and the presentation of the Fort River Hero Award. All events are free to the public. Though some canoes will be provided, bringing your own canoe or kayak is certainly encouraged. A "buck a duck" donation is requested for Rubber Duck Derby participants, with all proceeds going towards instrumentation for further river science studies.
As this is an environmental event, we hope that all attendees will be mindful of their picnic waste, and will leave only footprints in the park. Thank you, and we hope to see you there!
For more details including directions and maps, please visit www.fortriverfestival.com or contact Katerina Korolov at Katerina@Korolov.com
Event co-sponsors include Amherst 250, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, BK Riverfish, The Common School, Hadley 350, Hitchcock Center, Kestrel Trust, Ocean River Institute, Rushing Rivers Institute, Town of Amherst, Valley Advocate and WMECO. The Fort River Festival is currently the only environmentally themed event scheduled in the town of Amherst. Families and conscientious or simply curious individuals of all ages are welcome to join Rushing Rivers on their quest to take a closer look and to enjoy the invaluable resource that is the Fort River.
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Amherst Travel Soccer Sign-Ups
Does your child want to play travel soccer for Amherst in the next school year? If so, you need to preregister your child by May 30th for the tryouts which are held in June.
There are boys teams and girls teams for rising 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
Tryouts for the Amherst Travel Soccer teams will be held between May 31 and June 17. Mandatory pre-registration forms are due May 30th.
The pre-registration forms, the tryout schedule, and more detailed information about Amherst Travel Soccer can be found on the Amherst Youth Soccer Association website http://www.amherstsoccer.org/
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Wildwood Dad Photographer Steven Vote Has First Book Published: Autism & Me
As I’m sure you know, it’s hard to find a community most anywhere in the world untouched by autism. Here in the US, latest estimates state 1 in 150 kids has autism. My partner, Ouisie Shapiro, wrote the words and conducted interviews that form the basis of the book’s essays; kids share their experiences of living with an autistic brother or sister and reveal the ways in which having a developmentally challenged sibling affects their lives. And I took the photographs of course.
With so much of the focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment, we thought it would be worthwhile to explore autism through the perspective of typically developing siblings. Ouisie and I have left the experts out of this discussion in order to hear only from the siblings. As a result, their comments are unfiltered and refreshingly candid. Through the images in the book, we've tried to capture the essence of the sibling relationships in pictures as well as words. The book is getting some wonderful reviews but I am hoping to build a grass-roots interest in it from anyone who is affected by this condition or works with children (typical or autistic). Please check it out on amazon.com.
thanks,
Steven Vote
The ARHS Girls Ultimate team is holding a massive 50+ Family Tag Sale this Saturday May 16th from 8am-1pm at 86 High Street in Amherst.
Toys, books, tools, linens, clothes, furniture, lamps, antiques, jewelry, shoes, kids stuff, and lots more! The sale will benefit the ARHS Girls Ultimate Program which is currently the #3 ranked high school team in the United States.
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Join Us for a Family Fun Night (Pasta Dinner, Tag Sale, Children's Concert, & More!)
Amherst Family Center Fundraiser
Friday, May 15th (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church
Suggested Donation: $10 for families of 3 or more
$6 for familes of 2 or fewer
*All proceeds to benefit the Amherst Family Center, a free drop-in community center for parents and caregivers of children, from birth to age 5.
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The Town of Amherst Department of Public Health - Film and Discussion
As part of its work on Social Justice and Health Equity, The Town of Amherst and the
The Town of Amherst Department of Public Health is extending a special invitation to: Town Meeting members, Select Board, Amherst Residents and all interested people to a free screening and discussion of:
UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?
Date: 19 May 2009
Time: 5:00—7:00
Place: Amherst Cinema
The screening will include a forum—Implications of inequality and health for the Amherst community: A dialogue among participants—facilitated by Dr. Barbara J. Love and introductions by Amherst Public Health Director, Epi Bodhi.
Light refreshments, provided by the Amherst Public Health Department will be served on site prior to the screening. The Screening will be followed by a reception at Amherst Coffee
For more information, please visit our blog amhersthealth.blogspot.com/ .
Our thanks to Amherst Cinema and Amherst Coffee for your community support
This program is offered in cooperation with the Northampton Health Department which will be hosting a similar event in June.
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Multi-Arts Workshop
Saturday May 23 11:00 a.m. Jones Public Library, Amherst
This program is sponsored in part by a grant from AMHERST CULTURAL COUNCIL
Disaster awaits! Your mother-in-law calls and says she's moving in for a month...
"Broken Hips" Written by Amherst local Savannah Stutie
Come and watch this hilarious one-act play performed by young Amherst actors. Afterwards, Multi-Arts drama teacher Ilana Meredith will lead children through a short storymaking workshop.
For children ages 6-12.
contact: Catalina Arrubla
413-584-7951
carrubla@gmail.com
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First Annual Fort River Festival on May 30th
The Rushing Rivers Institute, along with several sponsors, is proud to present the First Annual Fort River Festival on May 30th, 2009. Bring your family and friends to a celebration of the longest free-flowing tributary of the Connecticut River in Massachusetts, the Fort River.
A canoe trip down the River (first 50 guests ONLY), starting at Kiwanis Park (Stanley St.) and ending at Groff Park in Amherst, will kick off the event at 10 am. The canoe ride will be followed, at noon, by live music, educational displays and hands-on fun with common river species such as Lamprey, river Eels, Mussels, and Bugs in Groff Park. All are encouraged to bring their own picnic lunch and dessert will be provided. The event will finish off with a Rubber Ducky Derby and the presentation of the Fort River Hero Award. All events are free to the public. Though some canoes will be provided, bringing your own canoe or kayak is certainly encouraged. A "buck a duck" donation is requested for Rubber Duck Derby participants, with all proceeds going towards instrumentation for further river science studies.
As this is an environmental event, we hope that all attendees will be mindful of their picnic waste, and will leave only footprints in the park. Thank you, and we hope to see you there!
For more details including directions and maps, please visit www.fortriverfestival.com or contact Katerina Korolov at Katerina@Korolov.com
Event co-sponsors include Amherst 250, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, BK Riverfish, The Common School, Hadley 350, Hitchcock Center, Kestrel Trust, Ocean River Institute, Rushing Rivers Institute, Town of Amherst, Valley Advocate and WMECO. The Fort River Festival is currently the only environmentally themed event scheduled in the town of Amherst. Families and conscientious or simply curious individuals of all ages are welcome to join Rushing Rivers on their quest to take a closer look and to enjoy the invaluable resource that is the Fort River.
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Amherst Travel Soccer Sign-Ups
Does your child want to play travel soccer for Amherst in the next school year? If so, you need to preregister your child by May 30th for the tryouts which are held in June.
There are boys teams and girls teams for rising 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
Tryouts for the Amherst Travel Soccer teams will be held between May 31 and June 17. Mandatory pre-registration forms are due May 30th.
The pre-registration forms, the tryout schedule, and more detailed information about Amherst Travel Soccer can be found on the Amherst Youth Soccer Association website http://www.amherstsoccer.org/
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Wildwood Dad Photographer Steven Vote Has First Book Published: Autism & Me
As I’m sure you know, it’s hard to find a community most anywhere in the world untouched by autism. Here in the US, latest estimates state 1 in 150 kids has autism. My partner, Ouisie Shapiro, wrote the words and conducted interviews that form the basis of the book’s essays; kids share their experiences of living with an autistic brother or sister and reveal the ways in which having a developmentally challenged sibling affects their lives. And I took the photographs of course.
With so much of the focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment, we thought it would be worthwhile to explore autism through the perspective of typically developing siblings. Ouisie and I have left the experts out of this discussion in order to hear only from the siblings. As a result, their comments are unfiltered and refreshingly candid. Through the images in the book, we've tried to capture the essence of the sibling relationships in pictures as well as words. The book is getting some wonderful reviews but I am hoping to build a grass-roots interest in it from anyone who is affected by this condition or works with children (typical or autistic). Please check it out on amazon.com.
thanks,
Steven Vote
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
"Compassionate Communication - Heart Talk" Wednesday, May 20
Wildwood PTO and the Amherst Area School NVC Committee Present Introduce
Heart Talk: A Method of Compassionate Communication for Children and Adults: An evening for Wildwood School parents and families
Demonstration and supported practice of an effective method teachers are using in classrooms to help children negotiate conflict; practice empathy; and learn to be better self-managers in emotional situations.
Wednesday, May 20th 6:30-8:00 p.m.
in the Wildwood Library.
(Childcare and refreshments provided.)
Call Ann Marshall with any questions (413-549-5932)
Heart Talk: A Method of Compassionate Communication for Children and Adults: An evening for Wildwood School parents and families
Demonstration and supported practice of an effective method teachers are using in classrooms to help children negotiate conflict; practice empathy; and learn to be better self-managers in emotional situations.
Wednesday, May 20th 6:30-8:00 p.m.
in the Wildwood Library.
(Childcare and refreshments provided.)
Call Ann Marshall with any questions (413-549-5932)
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Bike Commute Week Coming Up!
This coming week, May 11-15 is Bike Commute Week! So put on those helmets, dust off those handle bars, and bike to school! Kids love it, and it's a great way for us parents to get some much needed exercise. And it's good for the environment to boot!
Remember - those cars go pretty fast, so be careful, and remember to obey all traffic signs and signals. They apply to bikers too!
Remember - those cars go pretty fast, so be careful, and remember to obey all traffic signs and signals. They apply to bikers too!
The Weekend Classifieds
Come see Wildwood students perform in "Emily of Amherst"!
Wildwood Dad, Ted Trobaugh, wrote the music for "Emily of Amherst," a ballet about the life of Emily Dickinson. With narration from Dickinson's letters and poems, the ballet will help to familiarize audiences with the poet and her daily
life in Amherst. With 18th century costumes and sets, original choreography and music, this ballet is sure to please young and old alike.
Friday, May 15, 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
(Matinee performances include class repertoire by young students prior
to ballet.)
Kirby Theater, Amherst College
Adults $18, seniors $16, children $12
Tickets available at Amherst Ballet, 29 Strong Street, Amherst, MA
01002. Phone: 413-549-1555; e-mail: info@amherstballet.org.
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LOST - Girls Specialized Hot Rocks bicycle, white, with helmet. Left behind by mistake at Kendrick Park during Ridebuzz festival Saturday, May 2nd. If you have any info, please call 256-0993.
Wildwood Dad, Ted Trobaugh, wrote the music for "Emily of Amherst," a ballet about the life of Emily Dickinson. With narration from Dickinson's letters and poems, the ballet will help to familiarize audiences with the poet and her daily
life in Amherst. With 18th century costumes and sets, original choreography and music, this ballet is sure to please young and old alike.
Friday, May 15, 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
(Matinee performances include class repertoire by young students prior
to ballet.)
Kirby Theater, Amherst College
Adults $18, seniors $16, children $12
Tickets available at Amherst Ballet, 29 Strong Street, Amherst, MA
01002. Phone: 413-549-1555; e-mail: info@amherstballet.org.
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LOST - Girls Specialized Hot Rocks bicycle, white, with helmet. Left behind by mistake at Kendrick Park during Ridebuzz festival Saturday, May 2nd. If you have any info, please call 256-0993.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Safe Routes Walk to School Day Tomorrow - Wednesday May 6
Join your friends and walk to school tomorrow, as part of Safe Routes Walk to School Day. Wednesday, May 6.
Wildwood Dad to Perform at the Iron Horse this Thursday
Tim Eriksen, Luka's dad, will perform this Thursday, May 7th at 7pm
at the Iron Horse. Check out the latest Amherst Bulletin for more information.
It'd be cool if lots of Wildwood families were there to show support!
at the Iron Horse. Check out the latest Amherst Bulletin for more information.
It'd be cool if lots of Wildwood families were there to show support!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Last Redistricting Meeting Tomorrow - Tuesday, May 5
At their March 17th meeting, the Amherst School Committee made a motion to close Marks Meadow Elementary School at the end of the 2009-2010 school year and redistrict to create three elementary schools with proportionate numbers of children on free/reduced lunch for the start of the 2010-2011 school year. The last public meetings is scheduled to provide the community with opportunities to hear more about the educational and budgetary impact of redistricting, as well as to ask questions and provide feedback:
* Tuesday, May 5th at 7:00 p.m.: Community-Wide Forum (Middle School auditorium)
The Amherst School Committee plans to take a vote on the redistricting motion at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19th.
A copy of the handout is available at http://www.arps.org/node/815
This is an important decision facing our district and I would urge everyone to get informed ahead of time.
Ann Marshall
Wildwood PTO
* Tuesday, May 5th at 7:00 p.m.: Community-Wide Forum (Middle School auditorium)
The Amherst School Committee plans to take a vote on the redistricting motion at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19th.
A copy of the handout is available at http://www.arps.org/node/815
This is an important decision facing our district and I would urge everyone to get informed ahead of time.
Ann Marshall
Wildwood PTO
Amherst 250th event: Music That's Amherst - May 9 at ARHS
Music That's Amherst will be a wonderful evening in celebration of our Towns diverse cultures and will be held at 7PM at the Amherst regional High School Auditorium.
Featuring Jumbo Jembo, an instrumental alternative rock trio of Amherst HS students, Julio Neijens Arrubla, Daniel Hegner and Aaron Noble; Las Chicas Flamencas, a dance group from Ines Arrubla's Flamenco Studio performing a colorful and passionate performance; Klezamir, New England's premier roots rockin' klezmer band with new takes on old Yiddish favorites and original Klezmer barnburners; Cambodian Dancers, composed of Ft. River students directed by Seiha Krouch, Tyda Ty & Sothaul Ding performing traditional dances and one in honor of the Cambodian New Year; The Nataraj Dance Company, unique and innovative dance by young Indian dancers based on traditional and contemporary themes, bridging East and West; and Conjunto de Bomba, Afro-Puerto Rican drumming and singing, in the tradition of music and dance of Santurce and Loiza, ARHS students directed by Tracy Vernon and Nick Shaw.
Featuring Jumbo Jembo, an instrumental alternative rock trio of Amherst HS students, Julio Neijens Arrubla, Daniel Hegner and Aaron Noble; Las Chicas Flamencas, a dance group from Ines Arrubla's Flamenco Studio performing a colorful and passionate performance; Klezamir, New England's premier roots rockin' klezmer band with new takes on old Yiddish favorites and original Klezmer barnburners; Cambodian Dancers, composed of Ft. River students directed by Seiha Krouch, Tyda Ty & Sothaul Ding performing traditional dances and one in honor of the Cambodian New Year; The Nataraj Dance Company, unique and innovative dance by young Indian dancers based on traditional and contemporary themes, bridging East and West; and Conjunto de Bomba, Afro-Puerto Rican drumming and singing, in the tradition of music and dance of Santurce and Loiza, ARHS students directed by Tracy Vernon and Nick Shaw.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
WW Book Swap this Wednesday - last chance to clear out your book shelves!
The annual Wildwood Book Swap is taking place this Wednesday, May 6, from 9 to 1 p.m.
In every classroom a box awaits all the picture books, preschool readers, chapter books, etc, up to grade 6 reading level that you have lying around the house. Please take this opportunity to THINK SPRING CLEANING and bring to school any of these books simply collecting dust. The kids really love the idea of selecting at least 2 free books on the day of the book swap, when every class gets a turn to go to the front hall to rifle through all the boxes assembled there, already sorted and categorized for them, and the teachers get to take their turn at the end of the day.
Help make this year’s swap another huge success. When it comes to unwanted books, THINK SPRING CLEANING!!! Sponsored by the Wildwood PTO.
In every classroom a box awaits all the picture books, preschool readers, chapter books, etc, up to grade 6 reading level that you have lying around the house. Please take this opportunity to THINK SPRING CLEANING and bring to school any of these books simply collecting dust. The kids really love the idea of selecting at least 2 free books on the day of the book swap, when every class gets a turn to go to the front hall to rifle through all the boxes assembled there, already sorted and categorized for them, and the teachers get to take their turn at the end of the day.
Help make this year’s swap another huge success. When it comes to unwanted books, THINK SPRING CLEANING!!! Sponsored by the Wildwood PTO.
The Weekend Classifieds
House for Rent
Echo Hill 3 bedroom ranch, 1 bathroom, for rent starting 9/1/09 for $1550 per month
plus utilities. On cul-de-sac abutting common land field. Immaculate condition.
Hardwood floors, 4 season sun porch, fireplace, living room, newer appliances, full basement with washer/dryer,
1 car garage. Available for 1 year lease. Adjacent to common area field. Walking distance to Hampshire Fitness and PVTA Bus Stop.
Please contact amherststyle@hotmail.com or 412-575-7257 for more information or to schedule
a showing.
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House for Rent
$1500 / 3br - Amherst Center-Walk to Town or Campus (Cottage Street)
Quiet street , charming, small house, great neighborhood. Eat in kitchen, half bath and large living/dining room on first floor.Three bedrooms and full bath on second floor. Mostly hardwood floors, gas heat, new windows, owner provides trash pickup, lawn care, water/sewer and snowplowing from driveway. Non smoking, responsible, clean and quiet a must, for this neighborhood. Parking for 2 cars. Available 7-1 or 8-1-09. First, last and security deposit required. Call owner/neighbor for more information, application form and showings. 1-413-549-0063
Location: Cottage Street
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Echo Hill 3 bedroom ranch, 1 bathroom, for rent starting 9/1/09 for $1550 per month
plus utilities. On cul-de-sac abutting common land field. Immaculate condition.
Hardwood floors, 4 season sun porch, fireplace, living room, newer appliances, full basement with washer/dryer,
1 car garage. Available for 1 year lease. Adjacent to common area field. Walking distance to Hampshire Fitness and PVTA Bus Stop.
Please contact amherststyle@hotmail.com or 412-575-7257 for more information or to schedule
a showing.
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House for Rent
$1500 / 3br - Amherst Center-Walk to Town or Campus (Cottage Street)
Quiet street , charming, small house, great neighborhood. Eat in kitchen, half bath and large living/dining room on first floor.Three bedrooms and full bath on second floor. Mostly hardwood floors, gas heat, new windows, owner provides trash pickup, lawn care, water/sewer and snowplowing from driveway. Non smoking, responsible, clean and quiet a must, for this neighborhood. Parking for 2 cars. Available 7-1 or 8-1-09. First, last and security deposit required. Call owner/neighbor for more information, application form and showings. 1-413-549-0063
Location: Cottage Street
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
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