The Bellr inger

Am herst PTA Newslet t erFebruary 2019

Curr iculum Enr ichm ent Updat e

The curriculum enrichment program provides new learning opportunities to our students by enhancing their education through outside programs. These programs are all hand-picked by our wonderful classroom teachers to coordinate live and hands-on experiences for the material the students are studying. This year, the second graders have already enjoyed a Birds of Prey program and the kindergarten and first graders enjoyed the musical stylings of Steve Blunt. We have many more wonderful programs scheduled for this second half of our school year. Students will learn about Farm to Factory, Rocks and Minerals, Forces and Motion, Speed and Sound, and Glaciers and Rivers. The kindergarten and preschoolers will enjoy a marionette show and wildlife encounters.

Ten thousand dollars in grants have also been awarded. These grants include enrichment opportunities like the popular Similarity Awareness program in gym. Thank you for your support to make these programs possible.

St af f Appreciat ion Updat e

Thank you to all of the volunteers who sent in fruits, treats, and chocolates last week. The staff at Clark, Wilkins, and AMS were able to enjoy a variety of snacks. The next event that the Staff Appreciation committee will plan is a week full of surprises during Staff Appreciation Week May 6-10th. There will be many chances to show appreciation for all of the fun, smiles, and dedication that our staff show with students each day.

In This Newslet t er

- Voting in Amherst is March 12th- Math & Science Night- Mulan Jr. - Adult Community Events: Board and Brush & Merrimack Ten Pin- Box Tops- Read-A-Thon information is coming home in a separate packet.

- Last year 's Read-A-Thon earned over $8,000! - Pledges will be accepted online this year, too!

Community is one of the great things about Amherst! Community doesn't just happen. We have to work for it! Come out for a fun night of bowling with other supporters of Amherst schools. PTA members and non-members are all welcome!

Date: Saturday, March 9th

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Merrimack Ten Pin

Details: $20pp receives 2 games, shoe rental, and pizza. This event is for adults only.

RSVP is needed by ret urning t h is form to the school office with payment or signing up at the store on MySchoolAnywhere BEFORE 3/5.

Email is the best way to reach us with any questions- amherstptanh@gmail.com

Name ___________________________________________

Number of adults ______________________________

Email __________________________________________________________

BOARD AND BRUSH NIGHT

What: Join the popular

workshop to give back to our

local Amherst PTA while

creat ing your own unique

wood sign! 20% of the

proceeds will be donated to

the PTA. Choose your wood

sign from the gallery of 250

plus designs! They customize

the materials for you and take

you step by step to create a

gorgeous piece for your home

or for a gift !

When: 3/26

Where: Board & Brush- Route 101

Time: 6:30-8:30

Save the Date!

Son's Choice Event

will be on May 11th

from 4:30-6:3PM.

The raindate will be

May 18th.

Information will be

sent out in the

spring.

LOTS OF WAYS TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY

DINE & DONATE AT BERTUCCI'SDine in or take out ALL day at

Bertucci's on 101A and Amherst PTA will receive a percentage of sales. Our last event raised $250! Plan a fun t ime

with friends or family. Schedule a lunch meet ing with coworkers. Give

back while having a great t ime.

Show the event on the calendar at amherstnhpta.org or tell your server.

Mark your calendar!

March 29th

April 26th

Volunt eer ing is t he ult im at e exercise in dem ocracy.

You vot e in elect ions once a year ...

When you volunt eer , you vot e every day

about t he k ind of com m unit y you want t o l ive in.

-Mar jor ie Moore

Committee Chair positions are filled in the spring and summer for the next school year. Prior involvement is great, but everyone starts somewhere and can be trained. More

information will be coming in the spring regarding specific committees needing leadership, but now is the time to email if

interested.

The Clark-Wilkins lunch volunteer coordinator position will also be available. We'd love to train someone this spring to make a

smooth transition for the fall.

Also, two Executive Board positions are open for nominations and voting this spring: Treasurer and Member at Large. Email

amherstptanh@gmail.com for more information from the Nominating Committee.

Am herst School Dist r ict vot ing is on March 12t h.

Every vot er 's voice is im por t ant .

Make it a point t o vot e- it 's a lat e st ar t day, t oo!

Be the Force and experience the wonders of math and science with your favorite Star Wars characters. This is a parent and child activity. Come, learn together and have a great night!Snow date March 29, 2019

PRESENTS Math & Science Night©

Friday

March 15th

6:30-8:30PM

@Wilkins