New York State Association for Reductions, Reuse and Recycling Grant
Smallwood Drive Elementary
3/9/2010-4/30/2010
Smallwood Elementary is committed to reducing waste. This March the cafeteria will be making the switch from plastic utensils to reusable steel flatware. This was made possible through a grant from NYSAR3 (New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling). We no longer will contribute... more info

Smallwood Drive Waste Reduction Poster Contest
Smallwood Drive Elementary
3/9/2010-4/30/2010
Smallwood Drive is sponsoring a poster contest for our students about our school's switch from plastic to metal utensils. Posters can be a slogan, artwork, and/or mathematical representation of the waste reduction being achieved through this change. Posters are due Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Prizes... more info

Amherst Youth Board Announces Summer Day Camp Registration
Windermere Boulevard Elementary
3/5/2010-3/25/2010
For more details please contact the Youth Board at 631-7215 or visit their website www.amherst.ny.us - keyword: summer camp or summer explorers. ...more info

"Fiddlesticks" Perform at WBS
Windermere Boulevard Elementary
3/5/2010-3/25/2010
The students were treated to a wonderful performance by “Fiddlesticks”. The duo presented tunes from Sweden, Germany, Spain & America, using fiddle and piano. They incorporated old time props with historical songs from the period of America’s Settlement. A group of our 5th grade students... more info

Men's Lacrosse Spaghetti Dinner Slated for March 22nd
News of Districtwide Interest
3/4/2010-3/24/2010
The Amherst Men's Lacrosse Program invites everyone to their 16th annual "ALL YOU CAN EAT" SPAGHETTI DINNER fundraiser to be held in the Amherst High School cafeteria on Monday, March 22nd, 2010 from 4:30-8:00 pm. Tickets are $8.00/person. Take out dinners are available! Come for an evening of... more info

Amherst Camp Night and Ice Cream Social
News of Districtwide Interest
3/4/2010-3/25/2010
The Amherst Central School District PTSA Consortium is pleased to invite everyone to its expanded Camp Night/Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, March 24th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in the Amherst Middle School North Gym & Cafeteria. This event is free and open to ALL school families in the ACSD and is... more info

Transportation Requests Due April 1st for Non-Public Schools
News of Districtwide Interest
3/4/2010-4/2/2010
Families living within the Amherst Central School District with students attending non-public schools who will be requesting transportation for the 2010-2011 school year should submit a "Request for Transportation" application prior to April 1, 2010. New York State Law sets April 1st as the... more info

WASHINGTON LOT CLOSED MARCH 10th - 15th
Amherst High School
3/3/2010-3/23/2010
The Washington parking lot of the high school will be closed from Wednesday, March 10th through Monday March 15th for installation on new gas main. Please ask all students to use the new Westmoreland lot for parking, drop off and pick up. (Back doors will be open) All Handicap access will be through... more info

Workshop Scheduled for Prospective School Board Members
News of Districtwide Interest
3/3/2010-3/28/2010
The Erie County Association of School Boards will present a workshop for prospective school board candidates on Saturday, March 27, 8:30 am - noon, at Erie 1 BOCES, 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca. Workshop topics include information on BOCES, school boards and the law, the election process,... more info

MARCH ECEC Parents Make the Difference Newsletter
Windermere Boulevard Elementary
2/22/2010-3/31/2010
Attached is the March issue of the Parents Newsletter along with an Activity Calendar to enjoy with your child. ...more info

MARCH IEC Parents make the Difference Newsletter
Windermere Boulevard Elementary
2/22/2010-3/31/2010
Attached is the March issue of the Parent Newsletter along with an Activities Calendar to enjoy with your child. ...more info

WBS INTERNATIONAL FAIR & DINNER - MARCH 25TH
Windermere Boulevard Elementary
2/9/2010-3/25/2010
Please save the date! Admission is free. Bring a dish to share and fill your passport as you travel around the gymnasium experiencing activities and crafts from around the globe. If you are interested in helping out, please complete the attached flyer and return to Windermere as soon as possible.... more info

Children’s author Mark Shulman will be visiting Smallwood!
Smallwood Drive Elementary
2/9/2010-4/7/2010
Children’s author Mark Shulman will be visiting Smallwood Drive School on Tuesday, April 6 and Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Mr. Shulman will meet with students throughout the day to talk to them about seeing themselves as good writers. He offers insight, advice and encouragement plus reading and... more info

Timeline for PreK Registration - Amherst School District
Windermere Boulevard Elementary
1/26/2010-6/30/2010
2/26 – Applications mailed to all families with age eligible children. (If you have already contacted our office we have your family information) 3/18 - PreK applications due to our office. 4/5 - Tentative PreK acceptance letters mailed - site specific AM or PM. 4/29 & 4/30 - PreK... more info

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2010/2011
Smallwood Drive Elementary
1/11/2010-4/14/2010
Next school year may seem a long way off, but the Amherst School District is already thinking about our new kindergarten class for the 2010/2011 school year. Letters will be sent home to the families with older children registered in the district and to those families who have already contacted the... more info

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2010/2011
Windermere Boulevard Elementary
1/8/2010-6/30/2010
Next school year may seem a long way off, but the Amherst School District is already thinking about our new kindergarten class for the 2010/2011 school year. Letters will be sent home to the families with older children registered in the district and to those families who have already contacted the... more info

UPDATED TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE
Windermere Boulevard Elementary
10/20/2009-6/30/2010
The School Board has recently approved a change in the transportation procedure. Effective immediately, parents will be allowed TWO drop-off locations for their child (instead of one). The attached form explains the policy in detail and must be completed by the parents in order for an alternate... more info