Duties: Oversee the WW PGO’s email inbox and forward/act on emails as appropriate Post email blasts when directed by the communications chair and other Core PGO team members. Post to weekly blog based on content from the communications chair, advertiser events and appropriate free community events that come through OR post semi-regular email blast newsletters …
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AEF Mini Golf Fundraiser!
The Amherst Education Foundation is hosting its first ever Mini-Golf Fundraiser! Join us for a fun event that will also have raffles, trivia and refreshments. June 27th, 2021 All proceeds will go towards funding valuable education grants to public schools in Amherst, Pelham, Leverett and Shutesbury. Register at https://bit.ly/AEFminigolf
Invitation : Arts for Change this Sunday 3 pm
Multi-Arts is proud to invite children to in-person workshop for a better world: Arts for Change with Multi-Arts for children ages 10 and up! Join us on a journey to self-discovery! Through art, games, and theater we will unleash our power to become the change we want to see in the world. This workshop will give children the …
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Reading Frederick Douglass Together on the South Amherst Common
With the help of a grant from Mass Humanities, South Congregational Church, 1066 South East Street in Amherst, will mount a public reading and discussion of Frederick Douglass’s famous “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” speech on July 4 at 3 p.m. UMass Professor Amilcar Shabazz will introduce and lead a discussion of the …
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BPAC Meeting 6/8/2021 7-8 PM: Open to families of English Learners and All ARPS Bilingual Families
6월 8일 오후 7시에서 8시까지를 이중언어 학부모 자문 위원회 회의를 위해 비워 두세요 BPAC 회의 의제 2021년 6월 8일, 토론: BPAC 명칭 변경 언어 접근성 캠페인 최신 정보 SOB 장학금 모금 운동 2021년 학년도 학부모 제안 사항들 ………………………………………………………………………… Reserve la fecha, 8 de junio 7-8 PM Agenda para la reunión de BPAC 8 de junio …
ARHS Presents The Sound of Music this Weekend
It’s here! ARHS presents The Sound of Music – a fully-outdoor live musical theater production, just in time to celebrate the end of the school year. Come check out the work of scores of actors, techies, and musicians that have built this wonderful show from the ground up. With nearly 100 student involved, chances are there’s someone you know …
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Amherst Hurricanes Athletics Boosters Meeting June 8, 2021
The Next Amherst Hurricanes Athletics Boosters Meeting will be on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 6pm via zoom- the link is below. This will be the last, large meeting of the 2020-2021 school year. IF NOTHING ELSE, please mark your calendars, and save the date of 9/18/21, for the 11th Annual Hurricane Open at the …
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On Saturday, June 19th 2021, for the first time, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts will celebrate Juneteenth as an official state holiday.
June 19th or Juneteenth celebrates the day Major General Gordan Granger led US troops into Galveston in 1865 to take over Texas, one of the final hold out states to admit defeat during the Civil War, enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and formally marked the day that all slaves in the United States were freed.Juneteenth is …
The Book Swap will be in the Wildwood Library during the week of June 7th.
Every in-person student will be able to select a FEW new-to-you books during library class. Remote families are invited to attend a special outdoor book swap Monday, June 7th and Tuesday, June 8th from 3:30 – 5:30* *Only remote students and families are invited to participate during these times. Masks must be worn and social …
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The Cognitive Neuroscience Group at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston is recruiting children between the ages of 8 and 12 years to participate in a research study funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH).
*The purpose of the study is to evaluate the learning patterns of children with typical and atypical language development. The study will involve 1 virtual visit via a secured Zoom and 3 in-person visits to the lab. During the visits, children complete a battery of cognitive and language-based assessments, play several games on the computer, …
PGO CORE positions needed 2021-2022
The Wildwood Parent Guardian Organization (PGO) works to support teachers and staff so that they can provide the best elementary school experience for all students, and supports community building (Click here if you want to know more about what we do!). WE NEED YOUR HELP. We need volunteers to join the PGO Leadership Committee (or …
Amherst Vaccine Clinic Updates, Walk-In Times Available
The Town of Amherst vaccine clinic located at the Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk in Amherst, is now offering walk-in clinic times in addition to regularly available appointments for scheduling. All those aged 12 and over who live, work, or study in Massachusetts can be vaccinated. Important Reminders: If you are uninsured, you can …
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Summer with Multi-Arts: a Delight!
Dear families, It is our pleasure to announce that our registration for IN-PERSON summer program is now open. For over 21 years, Multi-Arts, an innovative arts program, has fulfilled its mission of inspiring, guiding, and delighting children in the performance and visual arts. There is no other organization in the Pioneer Valley that does what we do so effectively, engaging and encouraging young people to become published and presenting artists. …
Looking for Districting Advisory Board Members – Town of Amherst
Please CLICK HERE for a full description of the Districting Advisory Board and how to sign up.
The Wildwood Book Swap
We are collecting books for NOW! Please place gently used books in the BLUE BOOK SWAP boxes by the front doors of Wildwood School. The Book Swap will be the week of June 7th. EVERY STUDENT will receive several “new-to-you-books” to take home and keep, a donation is not required. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1abDPshXLc0AER7oyfB-U7P8ynfh8MZhcrILNPv9oT1k/edit?usp=sharing Intercambio de libros en …
Amherst Community Vaccine Clinic- Walk-In Times Available
The Town of Amherst vaccine clinic located at the Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk in Amherst, is now offering walk-in clinic times in addition to regularly available appointments for scheduling. All those aged 16 and over who live, work, or study in Massachusetts can be vaccinated. Important Reminders: If you are uninsured, you can …
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Amherst Hurricanes Athletics Boosters Meeting
The Next Amherst Hurricanes Athletics Boosters Meeting will be on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 6pm via zoom- the link is below. The Amherst Hurricanes Athletics Boosters is a private, non-profit 501 (c)(3), that provides support to our community athletic programs. We work on fundraising and programming to support our community’s student-athletes and coaches. …
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Wildwood Gives Fundraiser On Pause
Hello Wildwood parents and guardians,We write to let you know that we are putting the Spring fundraiser that typically in May on pause for this year. We have enough money in the bank to support our anticipated needs this year, and we are incredibly grateful to all of you for enabling the PGO to be …
May Backpack Delivery and Pickup
Book Backpacks are ONLY for remote students! Pickup: Tuesday, May 11th from 3:30 – 5:30 PM Wednesday, May 12th from 3:30 – 5:00 PM Delivery: Wednesday, May 12th from 11:30 AM – 3 PM.* *This is an early release day. I will be making deliveries in my car – no school bus is available. I …
Help Support the ARHS Class of 2021
Efforts are underway to send the ARHS Class of 2021 some love and support as they prepare to say their final goodbye to our schools. As you are well aware, this past year has been without so many of the traditional events that celebrate and recognize our soon to be graduates, and a year of …
Multi-Arts is proud to invite children to a free workshop for a better world: Arts for Change with Multi-Arts for children 8-12 years old
Join us on a journey to self-discovery! Through art, games, and theater we will unleash our power to become the change we want to see in the world. This workshop will give children the chance to explore what makes them unique, while also learning about others and how to stand up for social justice. By …
We Gather Together: Virtual Poetry Reading
Amherst, MA – Join the Amherst Survival Center and the Jones Library for a virtual poetry reading! Since we still can’t gather together in one room, let’s gather together virtually to share some poetry. Participants can read an original poem or share a poem by a favorite poet. Poetry in any language is welcome. …
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Affordable Housing Lottery: Aspen Heights in Amherst
Overview: Aspen Heights Amherst is a brand-new, 88 unit rental apartment community located in Amherst on 408 Northampton Road. There will be 11 affordable apartments ready for occupancy starting in Summer of 2021. All affordable apartments will be rented to households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income through this application …
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BPAC Linguistic Heritage Month Events
The month of April is Linguistic Heritage Month! The Bilingual Parents Advisory Council wants to help our community acknowledge and celebrate this important aspect of our community’s identity and diversity. We have created a list of activities to help highlight our collective linguistic heritage and would be excited for you to share the attached information …
Stamp Language Test for Biliteracy Awards
The STAMP test is one of the assessments to qualify students forthe Seal of Biliteracy and is used to put younger students on thepath to earning the Seal. The STAMP test has four sections:reading, writing, listening and speaking. The test modules arebased on real-world and every-day situations. If you are planning to take the test …
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ARPS school health protocols surrounding Covid-19
ARPS has an updates website that provides information regarding their school health protocols surrounding Covid-19. https://sites.google.com/arps.org/school-return-fall2020/nurse-covid-protocols Family Resources https://sites.google.com/arps.org/school-return-fall2020/nurse-covid-protocols#h.ba529s9auyyi Contact Tracing Protocols: https://sites.google.com/arps.org/school-return-fall2020/nurse-covid-protocols#h.o4l4zoqgwgne Protocols for Face Coverings and Masks: School Year 2020-2021 – Nurse Covid Protocols
Exciting News from Principal Nick
Wildwood is one of ten MA schools selected to participate in the first-ever MA PBL School Leader Network facilitated by PBL Works. See this press release for more details.
Wildwood Library Announcements!
Book Backpacks are for remote students (students who will not physically return to the school building this spring) Pick up: WEDNESDAY, April 7th or THURSDAY, April 8th between 3:30*-5:30. *Please note pick-up begins at 3:30! In-person school does not end until 3:10 – anticipate delays in the parking lot. Delivery: Bus Delivery/Home Delivery will be …
Art activities for April vacation
Join Multi-Arts for an adventure into the ARTS Fun. Creative. Engaging.You will have at home a happy child Join Virtual Multi-Arts this April vacation 19-23 Art – Puppet Party – Book Illustration – Crafts & Story Time – Theater & NEW: Arts For Change!! Children will be able to sign up for one activity, for …
Spring Cleaning? Recycle your old clothes and help your Amherst schools earn money
It’s Spring Cleaning Time!Recycle your old clothes, linens and more, and the Amherst PGOs can earn money — at no cost to you. Bay State Textiles collects used clothing and other textiles. They accept items in good condition, stained clothes, single socks and shoes, worn towels and linens, and more…just make sure they’re clean and dry. …
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