Welcome Wildwood STARS May 1 -Valley Gives Fundraiser May 5 – First WW Tag sale/Car wash (rain date May 6) May 9 – Early Release, 1:20PM dismissal for WW students May 28 – Memorial Day, No school Important Links / Hiperenlaces importantes 2017-18 School Calendar: View on web Wildwood Bus Routes: WW_17-18_BusRoutes How to Contact the School […]
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Spanish Lessons for Children
Spanish for children, Fall 2017 Dynamic and engaging lessons that bring story telling, singing, games, and more into the path of language acquisition. A TPRS based approach to language learning that helps to develop all language skills in an integrated manner and addresses different learning styles. Lessons are taught by a native Spanish speaker and […]
Wildwood Yearbook & Tees, order by Friday, June 9
Last Chance to order Wildwood T-shirts and 2017 Wildwood Yearbooks! Order forms were sent home with your student or can be found in the WW office. Please be sure to return the forms and payment by Friday June 9th. The 2016/17 Wildwood School Yearbook is filled with pictures of all the students and memories of […]
Wildwood Staff Appreciation, Food Drop-off
If you’ve volunteered to donate food, items can be dropped off on June 1st before 7:45am (or on the 31st as long as items are labeled and placed in the staff refrigerator). Nonperishable items labeled “Staff Breakfast” can be dropped off anytime in the office. Still in need of donations for Staff Breakfast (click here […]
Incoming PGO Officers, thanks in advance!
Thanks to those who attended Wednesday’s PGO meeting, and a very special thanks to those parents stepping up into PGO leadership. As Dr. Morris expressed in his weekly newsletter, “You do amazing work on behalf of our students and your support means so much to the all of our faculty, staff and administrators.” Co-Chairs: Kerry […]
Thank Teachers with a gift to AEF, June 15
The school year is almost over, and now is the time we begin thinking about how to thank our teachers for a terrific year. What better way to thank them than to give a gift in their name to the Amherst Education Foundation? AEF has provided more than $400,000 in grants to our public schools […]
Summer Ultimate League of Amherst
Summer of Ultimate Frisbee, this league is geared for people who want to enjoy the thrill and excitement of ultimate Frisbee, regardless of experience level. All levels of ability will be welcomed to join. All players will be assigned their own team in this fun and competitive league! Register at LSSE.org and then sign up […]
Summer at The Jones Library
Just as schools start to count down the days until the end of school, The Jones Library is ramping up to full throttle for their summer reading program! June 2017 Jones Library Kids Room Calendar Mass Birds of Prey, June 3 from 1-2pm Back to Nature Book Club, June 8 from 4-5pm
Free Book for Children who visit LWV Book Sale on 7/26/17
The League of Women Voters is planning a “young readers day” at their annual book sale on July 26, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Each young reader may choose one free book that day. The book sale will also be held on July 28-30 and August 4-6, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. […]
Post-Building Project Presentation, 5/5
Please join us on Friday, May 5th from 12:00-1:00pm in the Green Room at Wildwood School for a Post-Building Project Presentation with Interim Superintendent Michael Morris Dr Morris will discuss the post-school vote challenges that our school districts face – Financial, Enrollment, and Infrastructure – followed by a question and answer period. If mornings work better, […]
Thanks UMass Science Outreach Club
On April 26, the UMass Science Outreach Club presented “States of Matter,” for Wildwood’s K-2 Science Night! Go-UMASS! Thank You!
UMass Electrical & Computer Engineering Demos, 4/29
Saturday, April 29, 2017 This all-ages tech day is for anybody interesting in seeing cutting-edge tech projects up close. Give yourself (or your kids) a crash-course in a wide variety of emerging tech subfields! Two events happening in the same building at UMass: ECE Senior Design Project demos Saturday, April 29, 10 AM – 2 […]
MCAS Testing Dates
MCAS testing has begun. Grades 3 and 4 have their ELA MCAS on April 25, 26 and 27. Grade 6 will take their ELA MCAS on April 28 and May 2. Grade 5 tested on April 4-6. Math MCAS dates are as follows: Grade 5–May 11, 12, Grade 6–May 18,19 Grades 3 and 4–May 23,24. […]
Wildwood Wire (April edition)
Read the latest Wildwood Wire here: Wildwood Wire 4-1-17.pdf learn about upcoming events and other news at our school.
Meet School Committee Candidates @ PGO Meeting, 3/1
Meet the Candidates for School Committee at the next Wildwood PGO Meeting Date: Wednesday, Mar 1st, 2017 Time: 6.00pm-7.30pm Location: Wildwood Library Agenda: 6:00pm – Meet other parents, hear about what the PGO has been doing and learn about ways to take part. 6.30pm – Candidates for Amherst School Committee, Peter Demling, Bob Greeney, Eric Nakajima and Jennifer Page will […]
KidsBestFest-YouthFilm 2017 (2/20-2/24)
KidsBestFest-YouthFilm 2017 KidsBestFest is a FREE children’s film festival that takes place at the iconic movie house, The Academy of Music Theatre. The week-long film event also includes YouthFilm, movies made by local youth at the beginning of their budding careers. Come join us to watch these great films together for FREE at THE historic […]
Wildwood 5th/6th Grade Chorus Concert, 12/14
Save the Date: Wildwood 5th/6th Grade Morning Chorus Concert Wednesday, December 14th at 9:50am Wildwood School Gym Wildwood 5th/6th Grade Evening Chorus Concert Wednesday, December 14th at 7 pm Middle School Auditorium
$2K Raised for #GivingTuesday & Brown Envelope Fundraiser
This year’s #GivingTuesday and Brown Envelope has raised $2,291 dollars from 51 donors. Thank you Wildwood!!! Online donations still accepted at http://www.bit.ly/wildwoodgives or by brown envelope (sent home in backpacks earlier in the week).
2nd Annual Library Book Swap, Dec. 5-9
THE 2ND ANNUAL BOOK SWAP in the Wildwood School Library The Book Swap – December 5th-9th EVERY STUDENT takes home at least 1 new–to-you book. All books left after the swap will be donated to Square One a Springfield based charity. Do you have a large quantity to donate or do you have questions? Contact […]
Education, The Gift that Keeps Giving! Donate now thru Nov. 29
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. One of the best ways […]
Greenfield Community College Courses at ARHS
Greenfield Community College is offering two college courses (English Composition I and Principals of Sociology) during the day at ARHS next semester. The courses will be taught by GCC faculty and are available only to current ARHS students. Upon successful completion of the courses, students will be awarded both high school and GCC college credits. […]
Wildwood PGO Calendar of Events
The PGO’s mission of building community and creating opportunity depends on the generosity of families, staff, and the larger community. Download a schedule of main events and fundraisers for the 2016/17 year: ww-pgo-calendar-of-events-and-fundraisers-2016-2017 Questions: Contact PGO Chair Heather Welch or Jasper Lieber To Volunteer: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Jen Mendelsohn
You shop. Wildwood gets!
Enroll in passive fundraising to earn money for Wildwood while you shop! AMAZON SMILE Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-4510327 for your Amazon shopping and Wildwood will earn 0.5% of your purchases. To select Wildwood as your permanent charity, go to smile.amazon.com. Click Your Account -> Your Amazon Smile -> Change Charity button. Search for “Amherst Amherst Regional […]
Free $ for Wildwood, Now’s the time to send in your Box Tops!
Does this look familiar? Do you have Ziploc baggies of Box Tops sitting in the junk drawer that you’ve been meaning to send in? NOW IS THE TIME! Did you know each Box Top coupon you clip and donate to Wildwood School is worth 10 cents that will go straight towards funding events and materials to benefit our students […]
Wildwood/ARPS Important Dates
Welcome Wildwood STARS! Sept. 15: Wildwood School Building Committee, 3:45PM – 5:00PM, Amherst Regional Middle School PD Center (view agenda) Sept. 21: Early Release Day, 1:20pm dismissal Sept. 22: Wildwood Open House, 6:00PM – 8:15PM, Wildwood School Sept 27: 1st School-Wide PGO Meeting, 6:00PM – 8:00PM, Wildwood School Oct 25: 2nd School-Wide PGO Meeting, 6:00PM – 8:00PM, Wildwood School Jan. 18, 2017: 3rd […]
Multi-Arts Theater Co. Debut Season
The MULTI-ARTS THEATER COMPANY will expand Multi-Arts’ educational and artistic mission throughout the academic year by providing a platform for young writers and performers to cultivate and share their artistic talents. Multi-Arts will stage original plays written by young, local play-writers. These plays will be directed by Multi-Arts theater director, Sonia Arrubla. Join the debut season of the MULTI-ARTS THEATER COMPANY. […]
Wildwood Fundraiser for Soccer Goals
ORDER & PICK-UP a Take-and-Bake Hillside Pizza! Slices, baked goods and drink also available for sale! Friday, June 3rd, 4:00 – 6:00pm Please complete the form that went home and return to the office by Tuesday, May 31. Note for Parents/Guardians: Please arrive at event by 4:00 to chaperone their child and be on hand for […]
Thank You for the Stories!
With well over 100 people in attendance, yummy food and compelling tales, last night’s storytelling event with Eshu Bumpus was a great success!!! There were many people who worked hard to make it magically come together. The PGO wishes to thank our dedicated parent volunteers, and of course, our dedicated school staff Georgia Malcolm, Jennifer Haugsjaahabink, […]
Wildwood 2016 T-Shirts! Orders due 5/12
2016 Wildwood T-shirt is here! Orders due Thursday, May 12th Use this form or purchase online at wildwoodpgostore.com 100% Cotton short sleeve T-shirt Light Blue, Pale Pink, Gray, Orange, and Lime. Youth sizes— XS 2/4, S 6/8, M 10/12, L 14/16, XL 18/20 Adult sizes— S 4/6, M 8/10, L 12/14, XL 16/18 Youth $13; Adult […]
Math Night 2016 – Feedback Please
Did you attend Math Night this year? If so, we’re curious to know what you thought of it. Please complete our feedback form. The form allows the feedback to be anonymous. Complete the Form Thank you for all your help! Elizabeth Pretel, WW Math Coach
