Grade 6
Grade 5
For 25 years I have taught at Pelham Elementary School. I have seen many changes over the years but one thing has remained constant, every staff member cares about the well being of children. The staff communicate with each other about how to best support each child. There are challenges being a small school but there are many opportunities. This school is a special place where all children are seen and supported. My career has been at Pelham and I can't imagine teaching anywhere else. Best, Suzanne Quinlan
Grade 4
Grade 3
Number of Years Teaching: 14 Started at Pelham: 2017 I have always been drawn to small-school communities and Pelham Elementary is just that! I love working in a school where children feel known and seen, and where teachers can build lasting partnerships with students and families. I believe each child’s natural curiosity is a springboard for deep learning experiences. In third grade, we lay the foundation for a growth mindset so that learning becomes a joyful and lifelong pursuit. I want my students to see themselves as change-makers, scientists, mathematicians, writers, and researchers....
General Information
Peter CrouseTransportation Coordinator(413) 362-1852CrouseP@arps.org Office Staff: Sally Jones, Administrative Assistant 362-1854 General Information The transportation department operates and maintains a fleet of nineschool buses and fourteen school vans. Both the buses and vans are usedon a daily basis to transport students to and from school both inAmherst and to outside placements. The department also providestransportation to athletic and cultural events both locally andout-of-state. We are not obligated by law to provide transportation for studentswho are not resident members of our...
Grade 2
I am currently in my sixteenth year teaching- eight in Springfield, eight here at Pelham. My teaching is very much guided by Alice Walker’s idea that “I imagine teaching as a circle of earnest people sitting down to ask each other meaningful questions. I don’t see it as a handing down of answers.” Community is a very important part of my teaching philosophy. Not only creating a strong, loving, and joyful community in our class, but also helping the children to discover what their rights and responsibilities are as members of various communities throughout their lives. Some of my favorite...
Web Sites for Kids and Families
Math Mathematics www.aaamath.com Math Practice and activitieswww.coolmath.com Interactive math gameswww.funbrain.com ...
Before School Care
An independent program of before school child care is available at the school Monday through Friday from 7:00 to 8:35 am. There is a $4.25 charge per day for the program, and families are billed at the end of the month for days attended. Children must be registered prior to joining the Before School Program. More information may be obtained by calling the school office. *Please walk your child to the cafeteria door and make sure an adult has checked him/her in. *When there is a weather-related late start, there is Before School care available at 9:15. Before School...
Net Storage
Kindergarten Brochure 2017-2018.pdfFirst Grade Brochure 2017-2018.pdfSecond Grade Brochure 2017-2018.pdfThird Grade Brochure 2017-2018.pdfFourth Grade 2017-2018..pdfFifth Grade 2017-2018.pdfSixth Grade 2017-2018 Brochure...
SEPAC
September Pelham School Council Meeting Minutes.pdfPelham School Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2105.pdfPelham School Council Meeting Minutes 1-6-16.pdfPelham School Council Meeting Minutes, February 3, 2016.pdf12-15-16 Pelham School Council...