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Amherst Boys & Girls Club Summer Program
The Board of Directors of the Amherst Boys & Girls Club is pleased to announce a new summer program for 2019. The Program will run for eight weeks beginning June 24th and end on August 16th. The Program is open to all children ages 8 to 14. The Program will run Monday through Friday, 9:30 […]
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Summer Camp Fair, 10 Mar, 2018
The LSSE Summer Camp Fair will be held on March 10th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Jones Library in Amherst. There are preschool camps, sports camps, days camps, youth programs, teen programs and specialty camps. View Flyer
Autism: Parent Training Series
Mark your calendars and reserve your spot today. Social Skills: How to Optimize your Child’s Play-dates, January 10, 2018. 6:00 – 7:30 PM @ Amherst Regional Middle School, PD Center A conversation on what expectations to consider regarding play-dates as well as practical information on how to set them up and what skills to work on. Will include […]
Community Winter Children’s Activities
Please find the Winter Children’s Activity Packet here for your review.
Dyslexia Awareness Event – Oct 24, 2017
Dyslexia Simulation Date: October 24, 2017 Time: 6:15-8:15pm Location: The Williston Northampton School, Whitaker-Bement Ctr Cost: Free See Flyer Attached for more information If you have any questions, please feel free to be in touch. Sheryl Waxler, Ph.D., MBA 413-341-0221 http://www.innernetworks.com
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
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.
Math Night Dinner Volunteers Needed
At this year’s Math Night, dinner will be served in the cafeterias from 5:45-6:15pm. Can you help? Bring a dish to share. Help set-up dinner. Help cleanup the cafeteria. Print and return this form WW Math Night or sign-up online at: SignUp Genius
Registration for Multi-Arts’ Summer Camp is now OPEN!
Children will have a unique time exploring all the arts with top-notch professional artists every day. Our superb educational experience will enrich children’s lives now and in their future. Space is limited, so register NOW! Check this fantastic video created by children who attended Multi-Arts in the past: Clear message. Fun. Creative. Reflects the power of the […]
February Exhibitions, Programs, and Events at the Carle
EXHIBITIONS It’s Me, Eloise: The Voice of Kay Thompson and the Art of Hilary Knight February 12, 2017 – June 4, 2017 More than 60 years after her debut, Eloise remains a six-year-old star. What accounts for her enduring appeal? Perhaps it is her sly face transfigured with successful sin, that endearing potbelly, or the […]
Special free family screening of “Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age,” February 8
Mark your calendars for this free family event, sponsored by the ARMS PGO and the Principal’s office. We will be hosting a screening of the film “Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age” on Wednesday, February 8, from 6:30-8:30 pm in the ARMS auditorium. Admission is free and open to all ARMS families. We will […]
Dr. Ruth Potee on Addiction, Risk Taking and the Adolescent Brain
Come learn more about what parents and the community can do to keep our children safer, healthier and substance-free through the middle and high school years. Thursday, September 22 7:00 PM in the ARHS Library This event is free and open to the public. Childcare and light refreshments will be provided. For more information […]
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, […]
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
Plea$e Give: Valley Gives or Brown Envelope
Hello Wildwood, today is the day! This is the day when those who love the Pioneer Valley come together for 24 hours of giving. It’s one extraordinary way to support the organizations that make the Pioneer Valley special. Please consider supporting WILDWOOD, an organization that supports your child and our community: http://bit.ly/wildwoodgives View: Spr16-PGOfundraiser
Community Events: Black History, Winterfest, Jones Kids, Girls Sports Day & More
Black History Month On The Amherst Common Date: Saturday Feb. 13 Time: 11:00-11:30am Location: Amherst Common Cost: Free National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) Date: Sunday Feb. 14 Time: 12:30pm – 4:00pm Location: Smith College Indoor Track and Tennis Facility Smith College women’s varsity and club athletics programs will be hosting free clinics […]
Community Services: Food BOOST Program, Low-Fee Testing
Amherst Survival Center Kids School Vacation BOOST Program February Vacation Kids Boost is happening at the Amherst Survival Center Food Pantry. Families with school-age children will get extra food this month in their monthly groceries. Folks can sign up for the first time (they need to bring proof of residence for every person in their […]
Less Testing More Learning-Amherst High Stake Testing Opt Out Meeting (2/6)
Less Testing More Learning-Amherst High Stake Testing Opt Out Meeting On Saturday, February 6th from 3-5PM at the Jones Library Woodbury Room (43 Amity Street, Amherst, MA) join Amherst area students, families and community members united in opting out. We are committed to organizing and building a strong, vibrant local movement to realize a future […]
Are You an Expert?
Are you (or someone you know) a content expert in or someone who cares deeply about… technology diversity co-teaching curriculum? The Wildwood School Governance Council has suggested we address these topics in future all-school PGO meetings. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 26, 2016. The tentative topic is children and technology. Current thinking is […]
#WishfulWeekend, the final push
We’re thrilled to report that we had a most successful 2015 #GivingTuesday fundraising campaign. Twenty-six donors stepped forward and contributed $1,416.00 to our PGO! This will go a long way in supporting Wildwood’s many all-school activities (such as Movie and Math Nights, and the Multicultural Fair) and teacher mini-grants. #WishfulWeekend… We’re so close to meeting our […]
Amherst Schools Winter Clothing Share, Now thru 11/18
We are looking for donations of clean and gently used items including hats, mittens, coats, snow pants, scarfs and boots (all sizes children and adult are needed). Drop Off: Now through November 13th in the Wildwood Lobby Share: November 16th, 17th and 18th during school hours in the Wildwood Lobby. Or just stop by the […]
3 Wks of Wildwood Generosity, #GivingTuesday 2015
This year, for the first time ever, the Wildwood PGO is participating in #GivingTuesday! We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, the Wildwood community will come together (virtually) for one common purpose: to […]
Family TIES of Massachusetts Presents: Let’s Get Organized (11/4)
2Do you wish you had a way to keep track of your child’s IEPs, evaluations, progress reports, doctor reports, test results, and more? Western Parent Coordinator will offer effective ways for parents to organize and manage paperwork, building a customized binder for your child – plus general ideas on “keeping it together” and tips for […]
Special Education Workshop for Parents (10/5)
Special Education Workshop for Parents – Oct 5th The Federation for Children with Special Needs will be conducting a workshop in Amherst next week, hosted by the schools’ SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee). The workshop: Basic Rights in Special Education: Provides a basic understanding of the complex special education laws and procedures. Date/Time: October […]
Wildwood & ARPS Upcoming Dates
Welcome Wildwood STARS! Tuesday, September 29, Wildwood Building Project Public Forums. 3:30pm and 7:00pm at the Amherst Regional Middle School (ARMS) Auditorium. Facebook page for more info (and check out the recent Gazette article). Wed. Sept. 30, Meet the PGO! 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Wildwood Library – Childcare & Pizza Available. Every Tuesday in October – Visiting […]
Wildwood & ARPS Important Info
Welcome Wildwood STARS! September 2: First Day of School (Grds 1-6) September 4: First Day of School (Kindergarten) September 7: Labor Day (no school) September 16: Early Release Day (dismissal 1:20pm) 2015-16 School Calendar: View on web: (click here) | View flyer: 2015-2016 Approved Calendar Wildwood Bus Routes (WW_15-16_BusRoutes) New Centralized Elementary Registration Process: New students who will attend grades K-6 in any of the Amherst […]
Wildwood Important Dates & Info
Week of June 22 Wildwood T-Shirts & Yearbooks were delivered week of June 15 (If you didn’t receive your t-shirt order, please contact Jen at njmendel@gmail.com; If you don’t receive your yearbook, please contact Sue at susanrupp@hotmail.com) June 22: Last Day of School (dismissal 1:20pm) June 22: PGO Blog and Email on Summer Vacation! June […]
