June 1, 2012 - Crocker Farm Elementary

June 1, 2012 - Crocker Farm Elementary

CROCKER CHRONICLES
June 1, 2012
Dear Crocker Farm Families,
I hope that everyone is well.
At this time of year I often become self-critical for not having taken the time to thank
some of the people who look after my kids every day. I am sure that I have told both of
my children’s teachers that they are well loved in our house, but I think that was way
back in the fall, and I know I must tell them again. My kids do love their respective
teachers. Next I need to find time to reach out to our beloved bus driver (my daughter
says he is the best, but I have told her there is no such thing). Then there are the
specials teachers, the lunch-helpers, our after-school teachers, and the kind custodian
who found my son’s favorite sweatshirt (again). I do think taking a moment to reach out
those adults is necessary and important and I will do my best in the next few weeks to
make sure that I let people know how thankful our family is.
The onset of summer weather often presents lots of questions about Crocker Farm’s
standards of dress and appearance for our students. Our school handbook (see page
ten of web link provided below) offers a detailed explanation of our standards. I do
encourage families to review this page when you have the opportunity. Having said that,
here are the most salient points:
-Students should wear shoes or sandals held securely on their feet (no flip flops)
-Students should not wear see-through clothing or halter or tank tops with thin straps
-Students should wear clothing that that lets them move and play safely
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding with this matter.
http://cf.arps.org/files/StudentHandbook.pdf
Sincerely,
Derek Shea
Assistant Principal
CROCKER CHRONICLES
18 de juno de 2012
Queridas Familias de Crocker Farm,
Espero que todos estén bien.
En esta época del año a menudo me auto-critico por no haber tomado el tiempo para
agradecer a algunas de las personas que cuidan a mis niños todos los días. Estoy
seguro de que le he dado las gracias a ambos de los maestros de mis niños, quienes
son muy queridos en mi hogar, pero pienso que eso fue para el otoño y sé que debo
hacerlo una vez más. Mis niños si quieren a sus respectivos maestros. Luego necesito
encontrar el momento de agradecer a nuestro apreciado conductor de autobús (mi hija
dice que él es el mejor, pero le he dicho que no hay tal cosa). Luego están los maestros
especiales, las ayudantes del comedor, y el gentil guardián que encontró la sudadera
favorita de mi hijo (de nuevo). Sí, pienso que es importante y necesario tomar un
momento para acercarme a esos adultos en las próximas semanas y dejarles saber lo
agradecida que está mi familia por el trabajo que hacen.
La llegada del verano, a menudo incita muchas preguntas acerca de los estándares de
Crocker Farm con relación a la vestimenta y apariencia para nuestros estudiantes.
Nuestro manual escolar (vea la página 10 del enlace provisto al calce) ofrece una
explicación detallada de nuestros estándares. Exhorto a las familias de repasar esta
página cuando tengan la oportunidad. Habiendo dicho esto, aquí tienen los puntos más
sobresalientes:
-Los estudiantes deben usar zapatos o sandalias que ofrezcan un buen agarre del pie
(no chanclas)
-Los estudiantes no deben usar ropa transparente ni camisetas sin mangas o con
tirantes finos
-Los estudiantes deben usar ropa que les permita moverse y jugar de forma segura.
Apreciamos su cooperación y entendimiento con este asunto.
http://cf.arps.org/files/StudentHandbook.pdf
Cordialmente,
Derek Shea
Asistente de principal
Crocker Farm Library
Summer 2012
Read-a-thon
Dear Families,
Would you like to participate in a program that encourages your child to keep reading over the
summer while raising money for our Crocker Farm library? The Crocker Farm Summer Read-a-thon is the
answer!
Here’s how it works:
Fill out the permission slip that your child brought home earlier this week or use the permission slip
at the bottom of this page. Return it to your child’s classroom teacher. Your child will be given a
Read-a-thon folder with the necessary materials inside.
Help your child find sponsors that will pledge an amount of money for each book read over the
summer. If you are unable to find a sponsor, Ms. McQuaid will help find a sponsor when your child
returns the materials in the fall.
Encourage your child to read over the summer and help him/her keep track of books read by
entering the titles in the reading log in the folder. Any books read to your child can also count.
At the end of the summer, help your child collect the pledges from the sponsors.
In the beginning of the school year, you will receive information as to how to return the money and
reading logs to the library.
That’s it! Last year we broke all previous records, with 91 participants raising about $3,700 for the
library! This amount quadrupled our book budget for the year. Students and staff truly appreciated the
lovely nonfiction and fiction books that arrived in our library all year long.
All children who participate will receive a thank you prize, including a gift certificate for the annual
Scholastic Book Fair. The grade with the most participants will be honored on the Read-a-thon trophy that is
displayed in the library.
Thanks you so much for your support. Have a happy summer full of good books to read and time to read
them! If you have any questions, please call Susan McQuaid, librarian, at 362-1639.
My child has permission to participate in the Crocker Farm School Summer Read-a-thon. (PLEASE FILL OUT FORM
COMPLETELY)
Child's Name ________________________________________________________________________
Current Grade & Classroom Teacher___________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Email Address_______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________________
Date _____________
Crocker Farm Elementary
Car Wash & Bake
Sale
Saturday,June2nd
9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
280WestStreet,AmherstMA
The Crocker Farm Sixth Grade Class is
raising funds for their graduation by
having a car wash & bake sale. You
can leave with an ice cold drink,
yummy snack & a clean car for under
$7.00!
We look forward to seeing you . . .
FALL SPORTS OPEN HOUSE
Where: arhs
When: Monday, June 11th, 2012
Come meet the coaches & hear about the exciting
Time: 6:30 PM
fall season ahead!
Cross Country (B & G-HS & MS)
GOLF (HS)
Football (HS)
FIELD HOCKEY (HS & MS)
SOCCER (B & G—hs)
VOLLEYBALL (G—hs & ms)
Enter through the Athletics door!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
for PUFFER’S POND
Saturday, June 9
8:30-11 am
Mill Valley Recreation Area,
North Amherst. Rain or shine!
All-you-can-eat pancakes & coffee,
$8 adults/ $6 kids
Breakfast goes local!
Join us for multigrain pancakes made from
ingredients donated by local farms. And, as
usual, we’ll have real maple syrup, live music, fabulous raffle
prizes, and tons of community
spirit.
Co-sponsored by The Friends of Puffers Pond, The Kestrel
Trust, CISA: Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture, Amherst Conservation
Commission, and the Puffer-Garnier family.
NOT A SCHOOL- SPONSORED EVENT
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Monday, June 11th : Band & Orchestra Spring Concert-1:45 & 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 14th : 4th grade all day trip to Pequot Museum – 8:30-5 p.m.
Friday, June 15th : 6th grade trip to Lake Compounce- 8:00-5:00 p.m
Wednesday, June 20th : Sixth grade graduation
Calling all Crocker Farm Photos
Parent Volunteers are working on a small yearbook for the 6th
graders. If you have photos from any school events, particularly
ones with 6th graders in them: Concerts, Socials, Field Trips, Plays
( Harriet the Spy, Talent Show, and others), Building the Garden,
etc., please send them to CrockerFarmYearbook @gmail.com by
Tuesday, June 5th. We’d love to create a collage that represents
all the wonderful things that take place all through the schoolyear
here at Crocker Farm School. Please send them by Tuesday, June
5th. (or sooner)
Check out the additional attachment: Hitchcock Center for the Environment Fall 2012 Programs
Crocker Farm Elementary
280 West Street
Phone: 362-1600
Fax: 256-0835