ConVal Class of 2022 Celebrates GraduationAfter turning their tassels from the right to the left to indicate that they have passed from one level of learning to another, the 162 graduates of the ConVal Class of 2022 toss their mortar boards into the air.
Congratulations, ConVal Class of 2022!ConVal High School teachers, staff, and administrators dressed up in their traditional academic regalia, ready to celebrate the ConVal Class of 2022.
Hancock Students Move Up To Middle SchoolWe wish all Hancock Elementary School 4th graders good luck as they move up to middle school ... we know you will do amazing things! Have a safe and wonderful summer Huskies!
Concord 5K With PES Girls On The Run Over the last 10 weeks, the Girls On The Run team of Peterborough focused on building social, emotional and physical skills in the girls while encouraging healthy daily habits. On June 11th, the season came to an end with a joyful non-competitive 5K held in Concord, NH.
Break The Silence 5K At ConValThe third annual Break the Silence 5K run/walk for suicide prevention awareness was held at ConVal High School on May 22. The event brought together students, teachers, staff, administrators, and community members.
2022 Children & The Arts FestivalThe 2022 Children & The Arts Festival featured students from ConVal elementary schools in outfits and artwork devoted to the theme "Bugs, Bugs, Bugs."
SMS students that were identified as always Caring, Cooperative, and Respectful without the need to be prompted were were acknowledged and congratulated in a special award ceremony. These students always model the core values that make SMS the best it can be!
SMS students that were identified as always Caring, Cooperative, and Respectful without the need to be prompted were were acknowledged and congratulated in a special award ceremony. These students always model the core values that make SMS the best it can be!
The SMS 3D students were busy this year. They created bugs that were displayed in a window for Children in the Art's Festival. They also created light boxes. Each of the lightboxes have two tea candles in them.
The SMS 3D students were busy this year. They created bugs that were displayed in a window for Children in the Art’s Festival. They also created light boxes. Each of the lightboxes have two tea candles in them.
My name is Tod Silegy and I am the athletic director at South Meadow School. I am writing this letter if your son/ daughter is interested in trying out for a 2022 fall sport at South Meadow School. Try out dates for boys white and blue team soccer, girls soccer, girls field hockey, boys and girls cross country, and girls volleyball, will start,Tuesday, August 31st, right after school. All athletes should report to the gym to meet their respective coach.
Try out times for all fall sports will be from 2:30 to 4:00. A SMS Sport Try Out reminder will go out early August in the Peterborough Transcript/Ledger.
All students trying out for teams will be done with practice and off the field,course,court, by 4:05. Students may go home on the late bus, walk home, or be collected by their parents in the Back upper parking lot. Please do not pick up your child out front due to bus confusion. Please collect your child no later than 4:10.
Students in grades six, seven, and eight, are eligible to play field hockey, soccer, and club volleyball. Students in grades fifth, sixth, seventh, and eight are eligible to run cross country.
All students trying out must bring with them at try outs the attached parent permission/emergency form. (Click here for form) An updated or current physical form must be sent to our nurse Trisha Harris before tryouts. Updated means that your son or daughter has had a physical within the last two years. For example: If you son/daughter had a physical as a sixth grader he/she would need an updated physical as an eighth grader. Please remember THAT UPDATED PHYSICAL FORM must be sent or emailed to the SMS nurse, Tricia Harris (pharris@conval.edu), before the first day of practice. The parent permission/emergency form must be handed to the respective coach on the first day of practice. Please do not wait until the last minute. You may download both forms on the SMS sports website.
Please direct any questions to me at 924-7105 ext. 1268. I will be out of my office until August.
Sincerely yours,
Tod Silegy
SMS Athletic Director
P. S.
All students for soccer and field hockey should bring with them to try outs appropriate foot-wear, shin guards, and a mouth piece. Field hockey athletes must also wear PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR. Cross country athletes must bring appropriate foot-wear and clothing for running. Volleyball athletes should bring sneakers and appropiate clothing. ALL athletes should bring WATER BOTTLES. No one will be allowed to share!
My name is Tod Silegy and I am the athletic director at South Meadow School. I am writing this letter if your son/ daughter is interested in trying out for a 2022 fall sport at South Meadow School. Try out dates for boys white and blue team soccer, girls soccer, girls field hockey, boys and girls cross country,
GES 4th graders did an outstanding job with their performance of Fairy Tale Misfits. It was a fun filled story full of corny jokes and silly characters!
GES 4th graders did an outstanding job with their performance of Fairy Tale Misfits. It was a fun filled story full of corny jokes and silly characters!
GES 4th graders performed Fairy Tale Misfits for a packed house of family and friends! These two characters were Queen Whiteout's evil villains, ready to erase anyone who dared tell a new fairy tale!
GES 4th graders performed Fairy Tale Misfits for a packed house of family and friends! These two characters were Queen Whiteout’s evil villains, ready to erase anyone who dared tell a new fairy tale!
Whose favorite day of the year is "Messy Day"? Mrs. Perreault!
Mrs. Perreault puts a lot of time and effort into making this day a success.
The students love all of the fun, messy stations. Gravity paint, nature paint brushes, shaving cream, glitter and glue, and more. The students had a blast getting messy and making beautiful, messy art.
Whose favorite day of the year is “Messy Day”? Mrs. Perreault!
Mrs. Perreault puts a lot of time and effort into making this day a success.
The students love all of the fun, messy stations. Gravity paint, nature paint brushes, shaving cream, glitter and glue, and more. The students had a blast getting messy and making beautiful,
In lieu of Principal Heather McKillop, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunder and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Forrest conduct the ceremonial awarding of the diplomas to the 162 graduates.
In lieu of Principal Heather McKillop, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunder and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Forrest conduct the ceremonial awarding of the diplomas to the 162 graduates.
The complete Commencement Program for the ConVal Class of 2022 can be accessed here.
After the processional to Stadium Field, the commencement program for ConVal High School featured the singing of the National Anthem by Hadi Lancaric and Avery Swasey. See the video here.
Class of 2022 president Nicholas DiNino delivered the welcome message; see the video here.
Superintendent Dr. Rizzo Saunders delivered the Opening Remarks on behalf of Principal Heather McKillop; see the video here.
The address to the Class of 2022 by Valedictorian Kendall Larson can be viewed here.
The address to the Class of 2022 by Salutatorian Thalia Stafford can be watched here.
The student speaker for the 2022 Commencement Exercises was Caitlin Beal; see the video here.
The Senior Chorus performed "Sing Gently" by Eric Whitacre as the Class Song. See the video here.
Region 14 Applied Technology Center Director Jen Kiley presented the Faculty and Staff Award to Fletcher Maggs; see the video here.
Mathematics teacher Griffin Fletcher delivered the Message To Seniors; see the video here.
Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Forrest awarded the diplomas and presented the pins to the members of the Class of 2022.
Fletcher Maggs presented the Farewell Address to the Class of 2022; see the video here.
We would like to thank the advisors of the Class of 2022 — Alexis Harris, Courtney Smith, and Kristin Knarr — along with Katherine Craig and Connor Huxley who served as the Class Marshalls for the Class of 2022.
A special thank you goes to Administrative Assistant Lisa Serard as well as Deb Coyne, Amanda Hinton, and Jim Wickham who served as Graduation Advisors.
We would like to express our appreciation to Bryon Compo and Frank Gorecki of the school custodial services for setting up the event and thank the sound and video streaming crews who set up the livestream so that friends and family members could attend virtually.
Last, but certainly not least, our sincere gratitude goes to all the teachers, paraprofessionals, school counselors, and support staff of ConVal High School who taught, coached, and mentored our graduates. Without you, this moment of celebration would not have been possible.
Thank you all for making the 2022 ConVal Graduation Ceremonies a success!
The complete Commencement Program for the ConVal Class of 2022 can be accessed here.
After the processional to Stadium Field, the commencement program for ConVal High School featured the singing of the National Anthem by Hadi Lancaric and Avery Swasey. See the video here.
Class of 2022 president Nicholas DiNino delivered the welcome message;
Led by faculty, staff, and administrators, the members of the Class of 2022 formed a procession into ConVal's Stadium field to the traditional tune of Sir Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance" march.
Led by faculty, staff, and administrators, the members of the Class of 2022 formed a procession into ConVal’s Stadium field to the traditional tune of Sir Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance” march.
To celebrate the Class of 2022, faculty, staff, and administrators gather in the atrium of the Applied Technology Center (ATC) to don their academic regalia.
In addition to the robes which indicate the highest level of academic degree the wearer has earned — bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree — the different colors of the hoods that are worn over the shoulders indicate the specific field of study in which the degree was obtained.
After everyone's attire has been properly set with the help of colleagues, there is time for a quick group photo before heading off to the stadium to lead the procession of 162 graduates to the commencement ceremonies.
To celebrate the Class of 2022, faculty, staff, and administrators gather in the atrium of the Applied Technology Center (ATC) to don their academic regalia.
In addition to the robes which indicate the highest level of academic degree the wearer has earned — bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree — the different colors of the hoods that are worn over the shoulders indicate the specific field of study in which the degree was obtained.
Students at AES chose a new theme this year for one day of Spirit Week. It is called "Anything but a Backpack" Day. Students used anything but a backpack to bring in their items for the day. As many would not fit in a locker, one room created a Parking Lot for the day!
Students at AES chose a new theme this year for one day of Spirit Week. It is called “Anything but a Backpack” Day. Students used anything but a backpack to bring in their items for the day. As many would not fit in a locker, one room created a Parking Lot for the day!
Dear Parents of any SMS Student that played a sport or managed a sport at South Meadow School this year.
On June 14th, starting at 6:00 Sharp, the SMS Athletic Department will be hosting the 2021-2022 All SMS Sports Athletic Awards Ceremony in the South Meadow School Gymnasium.
Parents and their athlete or athletes are invited.
Dress is casual, but nice. Please park in the back of the school and come into to the back of the gym as well. There will be about 336 seats available on a first come first served basis, with overflow chairs available as well. The front doors will be locked. Students and parents can sit where they like.
Coaches will introduce their teams, briefly speak about their season, and present some individual awards.
Our two SMS principals will be awarding the male and female SMS 8th grade athletes of the year, and the 8th grade male and female unsung athletes of the year.
Each athlete will receive a South Meadow School Athletic Certificate. Water and cookies will be at the tables that hold 8 people each.
Please come if you can and you will see a fantastic awards ceremony that not many other schools do. This is the final time that our athletic students will be together this year, so I am hoping for a lot of fun.
Dear Parents of any SMS Student that played a sport or managed a sport at South Meadow School this year.
On June 14th, starting at 6:00 Sharp, the SMS Athletic Department will be hosting the 2021-2022 All SMS Sports Athletic Awards Ceremony in the South Meadow School Gymnasium.
Parents and their athlete or athletes are invited.
Whenever Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders comes to visit Pierce Elementary School, she always takes time to interact with teachers, staff, and students. Here she can be seen playing outside with children, "ordering a meal" from the Pierce School playground restaurant.
Whenever Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders comes to visit Pierce Elementary School, she always takes time to interact with teachers, staff, and students. Here she can be seen playing outside with children, “ordering a meal” from the Pierce School playground restaurant.
Have you ever counted how many seeds are in a dandelion? Second graders tackled this task while learning about data collection and research techniques with Susie Spikol from the Harris Center!
Have you ever counted how many seeds are in a dandelion? Second graders tackled this task while learning about data collection and research techniques with Susie Spikol from the Harris Center!
Third and fourth graders toured the Hancock Historical Society. Students learned about the Town's history, explored historical artifacts, and even signed a copy of the Declaration of Independence with ink and quill!
Third and fourth graders toured the Hancock Historical Society. Students learned about the Town’s history, explored historical artifacts, and even signed a copy of the Declaration of Independence with ink and quill!
By now many of you have heard about the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. We are writing to you this evening to let you know that we recognize that our students, staff, and parents may be apprehensive about coming to school following this event.
Please know we will be sure to have a larger adult presence at pickup and dropoff. Additionally, we have spoken to the local police departments, and students and parents may also notice that local police officers are more present than they usually are.
It is important to note that we have had no indication or threat of violence toward our students, staff, or schools. Safety of our students and staff is always our number one priority, and we will continue to work together to provide a safe and secure environment for our students and staff.
Should you feel that your student needs additional support, please contact your student's principal to discuss ways that we can best provide assistance. The following resource may also be helpful: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers.
Thank you for your continued support, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions.
By now many of you have heard about the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. We are writing to you this evening to let you know that we recognize that our students, staff, and parents may be apprehensive about coming to school following this event.
Please know we will be sure to have a larger adult presence at pickup and dropoff.
ConVal High School students represented the CTE Video Department at the New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival in Manchester on May 22.
"I am proud to announce," said Digital Photo & Video teacher Lance Levesque, "that ConVal took home first place with the best in show student film. Congratulations to the best student filmmaker in the state of New Hampshire, our very own senior class member Fletcher Maggs."
The winning trophy is located in the atrium on display.
ConVal High School students represented the CTE Video Department at the New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival in Manchester on May 22.
“I am proud to announce,” said Digital Photo & Video teacher Lance Levesque, “that ConVal took home first place with the best in show student film. Congratulations to the best student filmmaker in the state of New Hampshire,
Under bright sunny skies, the Peterborough Children and the Arts Festival celebrated a triumphant return after a two-year, COVID-caused absence. The event provides opportunities for every student — from public, private, and homeschooled groups — to showcase their talents within the context of professional local artists who perform and share their craft.
This year's theme was "Bugs, Bugs, Bugs" and featured bug illustrations created by ConVal High School students. Bug-themed face paintings and hands-on art opportunities were busy all day in different venues: Depot Square, Putnam Park, the Monadnock Center, the Unitarian Church, the Peterborough Town Library, the Town House, on Grove Street, and various other locations.
At noon, all eyes turned to the Giant Puppet Parade as it proceeded from Peterborough Elementary School to Putnam Park. The parade featured ConVal elementary school children who had created outfits, paper mache art, and banners that celebrated the theme of "Bugs, Bugs, Bugs."
Since 1993, the Children and the Arts Festival has been held in Peterborough. It typically attracts 5,000 visitors to the town.
Under bright sunny skies, the Peterborough Children and the Arts Festival celebrated a triumphant return after a two-year, COVID-caused absence. The event provides opportunities for every student — from public, private, and homeschooled groups — to showcase their talents within the context of professional local artists who perform and share their craft.
To see the detailed agenda for the ConVal Community Forum on May 12, 2022, please click here.
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Your ConVal School Board and Administration are moving forward in planning the next ConVal Community Forum on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 7-9 PM.
We are excited about providing you this opportunity for a constructive, open, informative and meaningful dialog. With an activity such as this there are lots of things to know so you can be prepared for participating in and making this a successful experience.
To learn all about this activity please see below:
Where and when is the Community Forum?
ConVal High School in the Lucy Hurlin Theater. Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 7-9PM.
What is a community forum?
A community forum is a meeting where people can discuss, share knowledge, and talk to each other about topics of mutual interest.
Why do we need a community forum?
School board meetings, being business meetings, provide a limited venue for The ConVal School Board and Administration to engage with our community. We believe in being open and transparent in all of our activities. We believe in ensuring that the ConVal community is engaged and informed. A community forum is one mechanism to achieve these goals.
How do I attend the Community forum?
We are providing two ways for the public to attend the community forum. You can come to the Lucy Hurlin Theater at ConVal high school to attend in person or you can attend the forum via a live stream feed from the forum.
How is the Community Forum organized?
We have selected three important topics to be presented. Each topic will start with a presentation and after the presentation there will be an opportunity for either audience to ask questions. Each question will be answered by the presenter or by a member of the School Board or Administration. After the three selected topics are over we have allowed time for the audiences to ask questions on any other school district relevant topic. There will be a moderator that will control the flow of information and activities at the community forum.
How are questions presented?
After each of the prepared topics are presented the in-person audience will have an opportunity to ask questions directly to the moderator who will direct the question to the appropriate person to answer. Members of the audience that are remote and on the live-stream will be able to submit their questions via email to community forum members. These folks will select questions from the emails received and give to the moderator who will direct the question to the appropriate person to answer.
How do I attend remotely via live stream and how do I submit questions?
The live stream will be done as a YouTube event. This will mean that the community forum will be recorded as a video on YouTube so that not only can it be viewed as it is taking place but it can be viewed at any time after the community forum is completed as it will be on YouTube servers forever.
To access this YouTube feed, click on this link ConVal Events. Or type in this link https://www.youtube.com/c/ConValEvents, then select the “2022 May 12 Community Forum” video from the list of available videos.
To send in a question via email please use the following email address: forum@conval.edu.
Why should I attend the ConVal community forum?
It is your money, it is your school district, it is the education of your children, and it is your community. Be involved. Make a difference.
How do I get some information about the presentations prior to the forum?
We will be posting, approx. one week in advance of the forum, an outline of each presentation so you will have time to formulate your questions and send them in advance of the forum, if you desire. We will also include in that communication the email address to use.
What topics are being presented?
There will be three presentations, as follows:
Learning recovery
Overarching Concerns
Cumulative Learning Loss
Widening Gaps in Performance
Widening Gaps in Opportunity
Long-term Impact
Goal of Learning Recovery
Layered approach to addressing learning loss: coaching, tutoring, expanded learning, SEL
Programs in place to date
Presented by Administration
Student Behavior, Positive Support and Policy
Different issues for different schools/grades
Causes
Positive support
Activities
Progress
Policy
Presented by Administration
Pre-School For All
What is pre-school for all, and why is it important?
Your ConVal School Board and Administration are moving forward in planning the next ConVal Community Forum on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 7-9 PM.
We are excited about providing you this opportunity for a constructive, open, informative and meaningful dialog. With an activity such as this there are lots of things to know so you can be prepared for participating in and making this a successful experience.
Read More: 2022 Children & The Arts Festival
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In our continuing commitment to provide an open, transparent and informative dialog with the ConVal community your School Board and Administration is pleased to announce the next ConVal quarterly Community Forum. This forum will take place both at the Lucy Hurlin Theater at ConVal High School and via live stream on Thursday, May 12, 2022, 7-9 PM.
Learning from our previous two forums, we felt that the live stream community also needed to be heard and participate in the forum. Live stream participants will be able to submit questions to the forum presenters, school board and administration during the forum via email.
As we provided in the first two forums the live feed will be on YouTube so the forum can be viewed interactively or, if needed, at your convenience any time after the forum is over.
We will also be posting, in advance of the forum, an outline of each presentation so you will have time to formulate your questions and send them in advance of the forum.
We are putting together all the necessary logistics to make this community forum a success for all. We will send out a more comprehensive communication prior to the forum that will contain all of the needed details.
Schedule for communications:
Initial communications – 4/27 – This one
Main communication including all details about the forum - 4/29
Forum Agenda – 5/5
Preview and early questions - 5/5
Please mark your calendars for this forum. Thursday, May 12, 2022, 7-9 PM.
In our continuing commitment to provide an open, transparent and informative dialog with the ConVal community your School Board and Administration is pleased to announce the next ConVal quarterly Community Forum. This forum will take place both at the Lucy Hurlin Theater at ConVal High School and via live stream on Thursday, May 12, 2022,
Read More: 2022 Children & The Arts Festival
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DCS students and staff were so excited to welcome NHDI into the building last week. Under the direction of the amazing staff, each classroom was able to learn a choreographed dance which came together as a show for families on Friday night. The focus of the program was about achieving goals and never giving up!
DCS students and staff were so excited to welcome NHDI into the building last week. Under the direction of the amazing staff, each classroom was able to learn a choreographed dance which came together as a show for families on Friday night. The focus of the program was about achieving goals and never giving up!
With the help of Art Teacher, Andy Shultz, teachers and parents worked with students to create a variety of creative products. One included dough to be shaped by the students and cooked in the bread oven coordinated by Deb Quinn. Very creative!
With the help of Art Teacher, Andy Shultz, teachers and parents worked with students to create a variety of creative products. One included dough to be shaped by the students and cooked in the bread oven coordinated by Deb Quinn. Very creative!
Todd Goodwin, storyteller, will be joining us for our Title I Family Literacy Night THIS WEEK, Wednesday April 20th from 5:30PM - 7:30PM. We will be having pizza from Rick and Diane's, listening to stories, singing songs and playing literacy games. There will also be a message from our town librarian, Leslie MacGregor, about summer reading and library cards. We are excited to see all of you at this event!
Todd Goodwin, storyteller, will be joining us for our Title I Family Literacy Night THIS WEEK, Wednesday April 20th from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. We will be having pizza from Rick and Diane’s, listening to stories, singing songs and playing literacy games. There will also be a message from our town librarian, Leslie MacGregor, about summer reading and library cards.
Springtime brings an opportunity to make fun, new crafts. Kindergarten enjoyed making one of the cutest bunnies.
The kindergarteners puff up their glove bunnies by blowing in the straw at the back of the cup. They had such a great time making this fun craft and going around the school showing their craftsmanship to the other classes.
Springtime brings an opportunity to make fun, new crafts. Kindergarten enjoyed making one of the cutest bunnies.
The kindergarteners puff up their glove bunnies by blowing in the straw at the back of the cup. They had such a great time making this fun craft and going around the school showing their craftsmanship to the other classes.
The third-grade students have been briding with the Harris Center this week.
The students have been learning about New Hampshire birds with the help of Ben from the Harris Center. They saw 8 different species as they walked around the school grounds. The students also learned how to tell the difference between a crow and a raven, and a turkey vulture and a bald eagle while they were flying.
The warmer weather brings us a wonderful opportunity to get the students outside to experience the world around them.
The third-grade students have been briding with the Harris Center this week.
The students have been learning about New Hampshire birds with the help of Ben from the Harris Center. They saw 8 different species as they walked around the school grounds. The students also learned how to tell the difference between a crow and a raven,
The registration process will begin shortly for the Preschool for All Programming. We are asking that you call now to get a spot on the waitlist; placements will be made by the end of April.
Children must be three prior to September 30, 2022
The three year old program is provided 3 half-days per week. The program currently serves all towns in the school district. These classrooms are presently located in the elementary schools of Antrim, Peterborough, Hancock, and Greenfield. All ConVal School District residents are encouraged to sign up.
Children must be four prior to September 30, 2022
The four year old program is provided 4.5 full days M-F, Wednesday being a half-day. The program currently serves all towns in the school district. These classrooms are presently located in the elementary schools of Antrim, Peterborough, Hancock, and Greenfield. All ConVal School District residents are encouraged to sign up.
To register your child for the waitlist for preschool, please call Kate Wasserloos at (603) 924-7503 ext. 2032, or email kwasserloos@conval.edu.
The registration process will begin shortly for the Preschool for All Programming. We are asking that you call now to get a spot on the waitlist; placements will be made by the end of April.
Children must be three prior to September 30, 2022
The three year old program is provided 3 half-days per week.
Chris Stultz, AES Librarian, collaborated with GBS teachers and staff members to set up read aloud sessions for the AES students. While Read Across America is a year long endeavor, March is a time when many schools, such as AES, highlight this celebration. Below you can find some more information about where this comes from and why it is important. We are so proud of our GBS community for participating in this special event to promote reading at the elementary level.
Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA) and guided by a committee of educators, NEA’s Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone.
The titles and resources featured by NEA’s Read Across America include books that students can see themselves reflected in, as well as books that allow readers to see a world or a character that might be different than them.
Chris Stultz, AES Librarian, collaborated with GBS teachers and staff members to set up read aloud sessions for the AES students. While Read Across America is a year long endeavor, March is a time when many schools, such as AES, highlight this celebration. Below you can find some more information about where this comes from and why it is important.
Steam Buddies from Miss Ambrosini’s and Ms. Abare’s classes discovered how many candy hearts they could balance on their popsicle sticks. Students were tasked with different ways to balance the hearts to make the task more challenging!
Steam Buddies from Miss Ambrosini’s and Ms. Abare’s classes discovered how many candy hearts they could balance on their popsicle sticks. Students were tasked with different ways to balance the hearts to make the task more challenging!
Today, 2nd grade had some very special visitors to their classrooms! In conjunction with one of the reading units on service and therapy dogs, they had a therapy dog and trainer visit! Melissa and Canyon, from ColdSprings Healing Paws, joined the classroom this morning so students could see and learn firsthand what it takes to train a therapy or service dog. Students asked great questions, got to see Canyon do some jobs, and those that wanted to, got to give him many pets. One of the facts that the students were very impressed by is that Canyon had to train for over 10,000 hours to be a therapy dog! Melissa also trains service dogs and the students learned that they live with her, training, for 22 months before they are able to go with the owner who needs them. It is always such a pleasure for me to bring real life experiences to the classroom for the students. The kids were amazing and so engaged the whole time our visitors were here. It was amazing the calm that was over the room while Canyon was here. Thank you to ColdSprings Healing Paws for coming!
Today, 2nd grade had some very special visitors to their classrooms! In conjunction with one of the reading units on service and therapy dogs, they had a therapy dog and trainer visit! Melissa and Canyon, from ColdSprings Healing Paws, joined the classroom this morning so students could see and learn firsthand what it takes to train a therapy or service dog.
Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and the School Board’s Strategic Planning Committee encourage community members to complete surveys to help the ConVal School District to develop a new strategic plan.
Strategic plans act as a roadmap for the District to follow during a five-year period, highlighting specific projects and goals for long-term sustainable growth. The most recent strategic plan was created in 2016 and lasted through June 2021.
The survey will gather input about long-term strategies and goals that are most important to community members. Data collected will help the District to shape a strategic plan that reflects community priorities.
The survey is open to all stakeholders – parents/guardians, students, staff, and residents of Conval’s nine sending communities.
“We ask everyone to take a few moments to complete this important survey,” Superintendent Rizzo Saunders said. “This input is vital in guiding the District to develop a strategic plan to serve our students that reflects the goals and visions of our community.”
The survey is open and will remain live through Tuesday, Feb. 1. To take the survey:
Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and the School Board’s Strategic Planning Committee encourage community members to complete surveys to help the ConVal School District to develop a new strategic plan.
Strategic plans act as a roadmap for the District to follow during a five-year period, highlighting specific projects and goals for long-term sustainable growth.
As part of the District Reopening and Recovery Plan, ESSER III funds have been used to hire a math coach at the middle school level. Johnna McMasters-Jones is working with classroom teachers and math intervention teachers to hone their craft in bringing the most effective math teaching practices to the forefront of the classroom. This has resulted in increased discussion in our math classrooms, labeled as accountable talk, which according to research has an incredible impact on student learning. We are already seeing increased confidence in our students and we look forward to translating this to improved achievement.
As part of the District Reopening and Recovery Plan, ESSER III funds have been used to hire a math coach at the middle school level. Johnna McMasters-Jones is working with classroom teachers and math intervention teachers to hone their craft in bringing the most effective math teaching practices to the forefront of the classroom. This has resulted in increased discussion in our math classrooms,
During Outdoor Lions Learning this month, students made bird feeders out of oranges, did ice experiments, journaled in the woods, and learned how to make paper snowflakes.
During Outdoor Lions Learning this month, students made bird feeders out of oranges, did ice experiments, journaled in the woods, and learned how to make paper snowflakes.
As you are aware the ConVal School District is providing the opportunity for rapid antigen tests in school. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity and have not yet signed the permission to test for your student, please contact our school nurse for detailed instructions. of this opportunity and have not yet signed the permission to test for your student, please contact our school nurse for detailed instructions.
As you are aware the ConVal School District is providing the opportunity for rapid antigen tests in school. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity and have not yet signed the permission to test for your student, please contact our school nurse for detailed instructions. of this opportunity and have not yet signed the permission to test for your student,
Last year, GBS had to completely restructure its teaching configuration. This meant that our Extended Learning Programs (or ELPs) could not run. This year, we have been able to have these programs running again. Students self-select, apply for, and attend weekly ELPs. Currently the offerings are Costume Design (pictured above), Dungeon Master Guild, Improv, Ancient Warfare, and Photography. Students are responsible for connecting with their classroom teachers to make up any missed assignments. These exploratory programs offer our middle school students the opportunity to try new things, practice organizing their time, collaborate with peers, and develop leadership skills. For more information, please contact Maryanne Cullinan (mcullinan@conval.edu).
Last year, GBS had to completely restructure its teaching configuration. This meant that our Extended Learning Programs (or ELPs) could not run. This year, we have been able to have these programs running again. Students self-select, apply for, and attend weekly ELPs. Currently the offerings are Costume Design (pictured above), Dungeon Master Guild, Improv, Ancient Warfare,
SMS students that were identified as always Caring, Cooperative, and Respectful without the need to be prompted were were acknowledged and congratulated in a special award ceremony. These students always model the core values that make SMS the best it can be!
The SMS 3D students were busy this year. They created bugs that were displayed in a window for Children in the Art’s Festival. They also created light boxes. Each of the lightboxes have two tea candles in them.
My name is Tod Silegy and I am the athletic director at South Meadow School. I am writing this letter if your son/ daughter is interested in trying out for a 2022 fall sport at South Meadow School. Try out dates for boys white and blue team soccer, girls soccer, girls field hockey, boys and girls cross country,
Ann E. Forrest, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent and Title IX Coordinator
106 Hancock Road
Peterborough, NH 03458 aforrest@conval.edu
(603) 924-3336 ext. 2068