Contoocook Valley School District
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First Day Of School At Hancock Elementary School It was a sprint to the playground as students at Hancock Elementary School enjoyed their first outside recess of the school year. It was so wonderful to see all students again on the first day of school! -
First Day Of School At Temple Elementary School The first day of school at Temple Elementary School brought opportunities to play with old friends and make new ones. -
New Students Day At ConVal High School New Students Day was held at ConVal High School on August 30, one day before the beginning of classes for all students. Students did a great job adhering to the COVID-19 check-in protocol, many of them had even already used the ConvenientMD online service. -
SMS Prepares For Return Of Students Incoming South Meadow School Principal Tim Conway addresses staff in the gymnasium as the school prepares for the return of students the following week. -
School Board Chairman Addresses Staff School Board Chairman Tim Theberge addresses the staff of the ConVal School District on Opening Day August 26. -
Public Comments On Masking During the first public comment period of the ConVal School Board meeting on August 17, members of the public addressed the school board both in favor of and against the masking requirement during indoor teaching and learning activities in the green phase.
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September 15, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of two cases of COVID-19 at Great Brook School and a case at Pierce Elementary School. We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
NH DHHS has requested we provide contact information for anyone who has been identified as having had close contact with the infected person. The staff and students of all three schools continue to do a wonderful job of working within the mitigation strategies of our Reopening and Recovery Plan. At this point there is no need to change our instructional model, all students will remain in person, and those who have been identified as a close contacts have been notified.
The current recommendation from NH Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) for people who may be exposed to COVID-19 in the school setting is to:
For 14 days from the last day of exposure:
- Monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and
- Wear a mask in indoor public settings and
- Consider testing 3-5 days following the last day of exposure
- If your child develops symptoms please isolate them at home and seek testing for COVID-19.
Symptomatic students or staff can be allowed to return to school when one of the following two conditions is met:
- Person receives an FDA-approved COVID-19 test that is negative, AND the person’s symptoms are improving and they are fever-free for at least 24 hours off any fever-reducing medications.
Approved tests include:
- A PCR-based molecular test
- Antigen testing conducted within an appropriate number of days since symptom onset
- Person has met CDC criteria for ending home isolation (i.e., if a person is not tested, they are assumed to be COVID-19 positive).
Our school is working closely with the New Hampshire (NH) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to follow the guidance they have provided for this situation and will provide updates should their recommendations change.
Because COVID-19 is most commonly spread through respiratory droplets, the NH DHHS is recommending the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
- Get vaccinated, for those who are eligible.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid high risk locations, especially ones that are indoors and crowded, and where people are unable to maintain physical distance from others.
- If there is substantial community transmission in your area, wear a cloth face covering that covers your mouth and nose to protect others when in public areas.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Stay home and seek testing if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
To learn more about COVID-19, please check these resources:
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.covid19.nh.gov/welcome
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best,
Kimberly
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[qms_post_excerpt] => September 15, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of two cases of COVID-19 at Great Brook School and a case at Pierce Elementary School. We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
NH DHHS has requested we provide contact information for anyone who has been identified as having had close contact with the infected person.
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[site_name] => Hancock Elementary School [school_color] => #156234 [qms_source] => hes ) [2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5556 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-15 07:26:32 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-15 11:26:32 [post_content] =>The ConVal School Board, working with the ConVal Administration, is pleased to announce its first-ever Community Forum.
The 'public comment’ periods at the beginning and end of the School Board meetings have been a source of frustration for some in the community. Board meetings are designed to conduct the business of the District and therefore there is limited time for meaningful dialogue between the public and the Board.
We have listened to our community and in our ongoing effort for full transparency, we have structured this Community Forum to allow for discussion on community-selected topics with questions to and answers from the school board and administration. The Board and Administration look forward to hearing from our nine communities in a constructive and flexible manner.
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, September 30, at 7:00 PM, to attend our first Community Forum at the Lucy Hurlin Theatre located at the ConVal High School.
More information will follow with details about the forum, and how to participate in a survey to determine forum topics. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with our communities with this opportunity for a more open dialogue.
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The ‘public comment’ periods at the beginning and end of the School Board meetings have been a source of frustration for some in the community. Board meetings are designed to conduct the business of the District and therefore there is limited time for meaningful dialogue between the public and the Board.
Read More: Public Comments On Masking [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [3] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 14447 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-14 10:58:24 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-14 14:58:24 [post_content] =>Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and Principal Heather Mckillop are pleased to announce that ConVal School District is continuing its longstanding tradition of participation in NH Tackles Hunger Week this year.
NH Tackles Hunger began Monday, Sept. 13 and ends Saturday, Sept. 18. The canned goods drive is organized by WMUR and the New Hampshire Food Bank with sports teams across the state.
Community members are encouraged to bring non-perishable canned food items to this weekend’s homecoming games. All donations will be delivered to the Peterborough Food Pantry. To view the homecoming games schedule, please click here.
Throughout the week, high school students will have the opportunity to drop off canned goods in bins outside of their classrooms.
Residents can make a direct donation to the Peterborough Food Pantry by clicking here.
Last year, the school collected monetary donations in lieu of canned goods due to COVID-19 concerns. ConVal collected over $2,300 in donations. In total, ConVal has collected thousands of pounds of food through its participation in the program.
“Each year, I am pleasantly surprised by the sheer number of donations that we receive during NH Tackles Hunger Week. It is so inspiring to see residents come together in an effort to benefit families in the surrounding community,” said Superintendent Rizzo Saunders. “In the past, our district has collected the most donations in the state and I am confident that we can do it again this year. I encourage all those who can to participate.”
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NH Tackles Hunger began Monday, Sept. 13 and ends Saturday, Sept. 18. The canned goods drive is organized by WMUR and the New Hampshire Food Bank with sports teams across the state.
[site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5323 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-09-14 10:53:59 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-14 14:53:59 [post_content] =>SMS Teachers are ready to welcome students back to school for the 2021-2022 school year!
[qms_post_excerpt] => SMS Teachers are ready to welcome students back to school for the 2021-2022 school year!
Mrs. Norby – 7th Grade Science Ms. McLean – Art Mrs. Cutter – 7th Grade Language Arts Mr. Silegy – PE Mrs. Lyons – 8th Grade Science Ms. [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 14442 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-13 21:37:02 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-14 01:37:02 [post_content] =>Frau Concannon’s German 2 classes recently held their first "Kannst Du überleben?" ("Survivor") competition. The classes were divided into teams and competed in a banner-making challenge.
The goal was for each team to depict on a banner the flag, crest, and three tourist sites of the German city of their choice. In addition, each team created name tags for team members.
The guest judges, including Principal McKillop and Social Studies teachers Mr. Leonard and Mr. Bowman, selected their favorite banner based on creativity and information.
In Block 1, Team Kӧln (Cologne) won the challenge, and in Block 2, Team Hamburg finished on top.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Frau Concannon’s German 2 classes recently held their first “Kannst Du überleben?” (“Survivor”) competition. The classes were divided into teams and competed in a banner-making challenge.
The goal was for each team to depict on a banner the flag, crest, and three tourist sites of the German city of their choice. In addition,
[site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [6] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4981 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-13 14:41:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-13 18:41:05 [post_content] =>September 13, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of three positive cases of COVID-19. Two were at Great Brook School (GBS), and the other was at ConVal High School (CVHS).
We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS). NH DHHS provides support identifying individuals who qualify as having had close contact with the infected person. The individuals who were identified as having close contact have been notified.
Because the staff and students at GBS and CVHS continue to do a wonderful job of implementing the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time.
The current recommendation from NH Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) for people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 in the school setting is to:
For 14 days from the last day of exposure:
- Monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and
- Wear a mask in indoor public settings and
- Consider testing 3-5 days following the last day of exposure
- If your child develops symptoms, please isolate them at home and seek testing for COVID-19.
Symptomatic students or staff are allowed to return to school when one of the following two conditions is met:
- Person receives an FDA-approved COVID-19 test that is negative, the person’s symptoms are improving, AND they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours off any fever-reducing medications.
- Approved tests include:
- A PCR-based molecular test
- Antigen testing conducted within an appropriate number of days since symptom onset
- Approved tests include:
- Person has met CDC criteria for ending home isolation (i.e., if a person is not tested, they are assumed to be COVID-19 positive).
Our district is working closely with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to follow the guidance they have provided for these situations and will provide updates should their recommendations change.
Because COVID-19 is most commonly spread through respiratory droplets, the NH DHHS is recommending the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
- Get vaccinated, for those who are eligible.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid high risk locations, especially ones that are indoors and crowded, and where people are unable to maintain physical distance from others.
- If there is substantial community transmission in your area, wear a cloth face covering that covers your mouth and nose to protect others when in public areas.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Stay home and seek testing if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
To learn more about COVID-19, please check these resources:
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.covid19.nh.gov/welcome
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best,
Ann Forrest
Assistant Superintendent
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Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of three positive cases of COVID-19. Two were at Great Brook School (GBS), and the other was at ConVal High School (CVHS).
We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
[site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [7] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1983 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2021-09-13 14:03:17 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-13 18:03:17 [post_content] =>After the call to "Line Up" DCS students gather to say the Pledge of Allegiance. It is one of the special ways we build our school community.
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[site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [8] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 14427 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-10 17:28:32 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-10 21:28:32 [post_content] =>During Homecoming, we will be collecting non-perishable food for the NH Tackles Hunger campaign.
Collection bins for each of the high school classes and faculty are located in the link near the main entrance, and there will also be collection bins at each home game next week.
In the past, we have collected over $2,500 in monetary donations as well as thousands of pounds of food, and we have been the top collection site in the state the past few years.
So let's all show our Cougar pride and be the best in the state again this year. Thank you for your support!
John Reitnauer
Athletic Dirctor
ConVal Regional High School
During Homecoming, we will be collecting non-perishable food for the NH Tackles Hunger campaign.
Collection bins for each of the high school classes and faculty are located in the link near the main entrance, and there will also be collection bins at each home game next week.
In the past, we have collected over $2,500 in monetary donations as well as thousands of pounds of food,
[site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [9] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 14426 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-10 17:21:32 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-10 21:21:32 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for September 3, 2021.
[post_title] => ConVal Weekly News September 10, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-weekly-news-september-10-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-10 17:21:33 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-10 21:21:33 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=14426 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-weekly-news-september-10-2021/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/10/ConVal-Weekly-News.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/10/ConVal-Weekly-News-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/10/ConVal-Weekly-News-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/10/ConVal-Weekly-News-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/10/ConVal-Weekly-News-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for September 3, 2021.
[site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [10] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1822 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-09-10 15:15:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-10 19:15:11 [post_content] =>The latest Grey Wolf Gazette is now available!
[post_title] => September 10 Grey Wolf Gazette! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => september-10-grey-wolf-gazette [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-10 15:15:13 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-10 19:15:13 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1822 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/09/10/september-10-grey-wolf-gazette/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/08/square-wolf.png [1] => 628 [2] => 628 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/08/square-wolf-300x300.png [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/08/square-wolf-150x150.png [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/08/square-wolf-270x270.png [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>The latest Grey Wolf Gazette is now available!
[site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [11] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2790 [post_author] => 290 [post_date] => 2021-09-10 15:06:01 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-10 19:06:01 [post_content] =>Click here for the latest edition.
[post_title] => September 10, 2021 Eagle Express [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => september-10-2021-eagle-express [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-10 15:11:03 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-10 19:11:03 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2790 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2021/09/10/september-10-2021-eagle-express/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/09/The-Eagle-Express.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/09/The-Eagle-Express-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/09/The-Eagle-Express-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/09/The-Eagle-Express-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/09/The-Eagle-Express-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Click here for the latest edition.
[site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [12] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4979 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-09 19:03:04 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-09 23:03:04 [post_content] =>September 9, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a positive case of COVID-19 at each of the following schools: Great Brook School, Antrim Elementary School, and Pierce Elementary School. We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
NH DHHS has requested we provide contact information for anyone who has been identified as having had close contact with the infected person. The staff and students of all three schools continue to do a wonderful job of working within the mitigation strategies of our Reopening and Recovery Plan. At this point there is no need to change our instructional model, all students will remain in person, and those who have been identified as a close contacts have been notified.
The current recommendation from NH Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) for people who may be exposed to COVID-19 in the school setting is to:
For 14 days from the last day of exposure:
- Monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and
- Wear a mask in indoor public settings and
- Consider testing 3-5 days following the last day of exposure
- If your child develops symptoms please isolate them at home and seek testing for COVID-19.
Symptomatic students or staff can be allowed to return to school when one of the following two conditions is met:
- Person receives an FDA-approved COVID-19 test that is negative, AND the person’s symptoms are improving and they are fever-free for at least 24 hours off any fever-reducing medications.
Approved tests include:
- A PCR-based molecular test
- Antigen testing conducted within an appropriate number of days since symptom onset
- Person has met CDC criteria for ending home isolation (i.e., if a person is not tested, they are assumed to be COVID-19 positive).
Our school is working closely with the New Hampshire (NH) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to follow the guidance they have provided for this situation and will provide updates should their recommendations change.
Because COVID-19 is most commonly spread through respiratory droplets, the NH DHHS is recommending the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
- Get vaccinated, for those who are eligible.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid high risk locations, especially ones that are indoors and crowded, and where people are unable to maintain physical distance from others.
- If there is substantial community transmission in your area, wear a cloth face covering that covers your mouth and nose to protect others when in public areas.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Stay home and seek testing if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
To learn more about COVID-19, please check these resources:
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.covid19.nh.gov/welcome
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best,
Kimberly
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[qms_post_excerpt] => September 9, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a positive case of COVID-19 at each of the following schools: Great Brook School, Antrim Elementary School, and Pierce Elementary School. We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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[site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [14] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2781 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-09-07 11:55:29 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-07 15:55:29 [post_content] =>Recess Time! On a beautiful fall like day a student at AES is out enjoying the playground equipment again. He is preparing for his descent down the slide!
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[site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [15] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2779 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-09-07 09:04:44 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-07 13:04:44 [post_content] =>On September 23 from 5-5:30, please join the meeting just prior to our Open House! This meeting will give you an opportunity to see how Title 1 helps support and what Title 1 can do in the future!
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[post_title] => GES First Friends Fun! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => ges-first-friends-fun [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-03 10:40:46 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-03 14:40:46 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1814 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/09/03/ges-first-friends-fun/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/PK.jpg [1] => 1312 [2] => 1312 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/PK-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/PK-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/PK-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/PK-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/PK-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/PK-1312x720.jpg [1] => 1312 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Preschoolers enjoy a tricycle race on the playground together!
[site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [18] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1811 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-09-01 14:56:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-01 18:56:00 [post_content] =>We don't need to look far to find lots of smiles on the playground this week!
[post_title] => Mile high smiles! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => mile-high-smiles [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-01 14:56:02 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-01 18:56:02 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1811 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/09/01/mile-high-smiles/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/marcus-scaled.jpg [1] => 2560 [2] => 2560 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/marcus-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/marcus-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/marcus-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/marcus-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/marcus-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/marcus-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/marcus-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/marcus-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>We don’t need to look far to find lots of smiles on the playground this week!
[site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [19] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5240 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-09-01 11:34:16 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-01 15:34:16 [post_content] =>Friday September 3rd is school picture day at SMS!
Pictures can be ordered online at mylifetouch.com using your student's school ID or Picture Day ID: EVT8CFX93
Students will also be bringing home paper order forms which students can turn in when they have their picture taken.
Thank you and have a great day!
[post_title] => SMS Picture Day 2021-2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => sms-picture-day-2021-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-01 15:26:42 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-01 19:26:42 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://sms.convalsd.net/?p=5240 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://sms.convalsd.net/2021/09/01/sms-picture-day-2021-2021/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/09/Lifetouch-Picture-Day.png [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/09/Lifetouch-Picture-Day-300x300.png [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/09/Lifetouch-Picture-Day-150x150.png [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/09/Lifetouch-Picture-Day-270x270.png [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/09/Lifetouch-Picture-Day-750x720.png [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Friday September 3rd is school picture day at SMS!
Pictures can be ordered online at mylifetouch.com using your student’s school ID or Picture Day ID: EVT8CFX93
Students will also be bringing home paper order forms which students can turn in when they have their picture taken.
Thank you and have a great day!
[site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [20] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1979 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2021-09-01 10:09:42 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-01 14:09:42 [post_content] =>With the change in the Specialists schedule, DCS students start the year with Music. They are thrilled have Mrs. Petrick back!
[post_title] => DCS students love music! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => dcs-students-love-music [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-01 10:09:43 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-01 14:09:43 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/?p=1979 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/2021/09/01/dcs-students-love-music/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/DCS-music-class.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/DCS-music-class-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/DCS-music-class-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/DCS-music-class-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/DCS-music-class-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>With the change in the Specialists schedule, DCS students start the year with Music. They are thrilled have Mrs. Petrick back!
[site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [21] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1699 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2021-09-01 10:02:01 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-01 14:02:01 [post_content] =>There are many parts of the school day that students at HES enjoy and one is Special. This school year begins with Art and students were excited to channel their creativity!
[post_title] => HES students enjoy Art with Mr. Shultz [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => hes-students-enjoy-art-with-mr-shultz [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-01 10:02:02 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-01 14:02:02 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hes.convalsd.net/?p=1699 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://hes.convalsd.net/hes-students-enjoy-art-with-mr-shultz/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/HES-art-class.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/HES-art-class-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/HES-art-class-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/HES-art-class-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/HES-art-class-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>There are many parts of the school day that students at HES enjoy and one is Special. This school year begins with Art and students were excited to channel their creativity!
[site_name] => Hancock Elementary School [school_color] => #156234 [qms_source] => hes ) [22] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1040 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-08-31 21:29:56 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-01 01:29:56 [post_content] =>There was a surprise visit from the owl mascot on the first day of school at Temple Elementary School.
Teachers were excited to see their students in person again, and students were eager to start learning.
In addition to the first lessons, there were also plenty of opportunities to play and learn outside.
Welcome back everyone, it's so good to have you back at TES!
[qms_post_excerpt] => There was a surprise visit from the owl mascot on the first day of school at Temple Elementary School.
Teachers were excited to see their students in person again, and students were eager to start learning.
In addition to the first lessons, there were also plenty of opportunities to play and learn outside.
[site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [23] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4965 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-08-31 09:28:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-31 13:28:00 [post_content] =>ConVal Paraprofessionals and Assistants participated in professional development with a focus on identifying strengths and expectations for collaborative, inclusive support and programming for our students.
The group participated in an SRI Community of Learners Compass Points Protocol with a focus on group behavior and understanding strengths, styles, and preferences that affect our collaborative work.
[qms_post_excerpt] => ConVal Paraprofessionals and Assistants participated in professional development with a focus on identifying strengths and expectations for collaborative, inclusive support and programming for our students.
The group participated in an SRI Community of Learners Compass Points Protocol with a focus on group behavior and understanding strengths, styles, and preferences that affect our collaborative work.
[site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [24] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4544 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2021-08-30 15:06:52 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-30 19:06:52 [post_content] =>We are so excited to see our students tomorrow! Later today we will open PowerSchool and students and families will be able to see student schedules. Fifth grade students and students new to GBS will receive a letter in the mail letting you know how to activate your PowerSchool account.
We will have hard copies available for ALL students in the morning and staff will help direct students to their first block class.
Breakfast will be available for all students, free of charge, on carts as a grab-and-go.
To read more from today's newsletter click here.
[post_title] => School Starts Tomorrow! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => school-starts-tomorrow [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-08-30 15:08:56 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-08-30 19:08:56 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://gbs.convalsd.net/?p=4544 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://gbs.convalsd.net/2021/08/30/school-starts-tomorrow/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/08/Back-to-school-1.jpg [1] => 481 [2] => 481 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/08/Back-to-school-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/08/Back-to-school-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/08/Back-to-school-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>We are so excited to see our students tomorrow! Later today we will open PowerSchool and students and families will be able to see student schedules. Fifth grade students and students new to GBS will receive a letter in the mail letting you know how to activate your PowerSchool account.
We will have hard copies available for ALL students in the morning and staff will help direct students to their first block class.
[site_name] => Great Brook School [school_color] => #900701 [qms_source] => gbs ) [25] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1689 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2021-08-29 12:12:13 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-29 16:12:13 [post_content] =>Much of the staff at HES met to plan for the beginning of school for both indoor and out door learning. We are all llooking forward to the students returning to school!
[post_title] => HES Staff spent Friday planning [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => hes-staff-spent-friday-planning [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-08-29 12:12:13 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-08-29 16:12:13 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hes.convalsd.net/?p=1689 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://hes.convalsd.net/hes-staff-spent-friday-planning/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/08/HES-Staff.jpg [1] => 460 [2] => 460 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/08/HES-Staff-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/08/HES-Staff-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/08/HES-Staff-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Much of the staff at HES met to plan for the beginning of school for both indoor and out door learning. We are all llooking forward to the students returning to school!
[site_name] => Hancock Elementary School [school_color] => #156234 [qms_source] => hes ) [26] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1688 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2021-08-29 11:54:40 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-29 15:54:40 [post_content] =>Please click on the link for the latest edition of the Husky Herald.
[post_title] => August 29 HES Husky Herald [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => august-29-hes-husky-herald [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-08-29 14:19:09 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-08-29 18:19:09 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hes.convalsd.net/?p=1688 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://hes.convalsd.net/august-29-hes-husky-herald/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/08/Husky-Herald-green-web.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/08/Husky-Herald-green-web-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/08/Husky-Herald-green-web-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/08/Husky-Herald-green-web-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/08/Husky-Herald-green-web-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Please click on the link for the latest edition of the Husky Herald.
[site_name] => Hancock Elementary School [school_color] => #156234 [qms_source] => hes ) [27] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1976 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-08-29 11:22:40 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-29 15:22:40 [post_content] =>Please click on the link to read the latest edition of the DCS Ravens Report.
[post_title] => Latest Ravens Report Now Online [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => latest-ravens-report-now-online [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-08-29 11:49:49 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-08-29 15:49:49 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/?p=1976 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/2021/08/29/latest-ravens-report-now-online/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/08/DCS-Ravens-Report.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/08/DCS-Ravens-Report-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/08/DCS-Ravens-Report-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/08/DCS-Ravens-Report-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/08/DCS-Ravens-Report-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Please click on the link to read the latest edition of the DCS Ravens Report.
[site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [28] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1975 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2021-08-26 14:28:40 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-26 18:28:40 [post_content] =>Last week, Kindergarten Teacher Susan Ellingwood was able to meet her incoming Kindergarten students and show them their classroom. They were thrilled to explore the playground, to meet their classmates, and to select their desks. We can't wait to get to know them better!
[post_title] => DCS Kindergarteners visit their school [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => dcs-kindergarteners-visit-their-school [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-08-26 14:28:42 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-08-26 18:28:42 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/?p=1975 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/2021/08/26/dcs-kindergarteners-visit-their-school/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/08/K2-meet.jpg [1] => 460 [2] => 460 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/08/K2-meet-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/08/K2-meet-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/08/K2-meet-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Last week, Kindergarten Teacher Susan Ellingwood was able to meet her incoming Kindergarten students and show them their classroom. They were thrilled to explore the playground, to meet their classmates, and to select their desks. We can’t wait to get to know them better!
[site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [29] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5504 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-08-24 16:31:52 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-24 20:31:52 [post_content] =>August 24, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the ConVal School District has made operational changes and adopted policies to respond to this virus based on the best available science and advice of medical experts. It is important for us all to recognize that science is a developing process and that this was a new “novel” virus with which our public health system had no previous knowledge of methods of transmission, lethality, long-term effects, etc. As more and more data becomes available, consensus on best practices has and will continue to change. That is, after all, the nature of science. As frustrating as that is for all of us, following the best available science will be our collective pathway through this pandemic. As a result of the collaborative efforts of the Board, community, administration, teachers, staff, and students there have been no confirmed cases of transmission within our schools. We are thankful for that cooperation. With the emergence and spread of the Delta variant, the Board wants to make sure our community is familiar with the reasoning that went into the decisions that resulted in the ConVal Reopening Plan. The District is legally responsible for the safety and health of our students and our Reopening and Recovery Plan for the 2021-2022 school year reflects that responsibility.
A Focus on In-Person Learning
Although the Board is proud of our District’s leadership and response to the pandemic, in deploying 100% remote learning, hybrid learning models, and adaptive in-person instruction from March 2020 throughout the 2020-2021 school year, it is clear that a return to fully in-person learning must be our primary focus for the 2021-2022 school year. In order to ensure that we can continue to provide in-person instruction for the entire school year, it is important that we implement layered mitigation strategies to reduce exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 in our schools and our community.
Delta is Different
The Delta variant circulating is much more transmissible than previous variants. Data shows that Delta is 40 to 60% more contagious than the original strain. Data out of the United Kingdom shows that adults under 50 and children are 2.5 times more likely to be infected with Delta. Data out of Scotland shows that the risk of hospitalization for unvaccinated adults is twice as high under Delta. Cases in NH and hospitalizations are significantly higher now than they were at this time last year. The viral load under Delta is significantly higher. The greatest risk of transmission is among unvaccinated people. In 5 of the 9 ConVal towns, the vaccination rate of those 15 years of age and over is lower than 60%. One town is lower than 50%. Although the vast majority of our staff are vaccinated, none of our elementary students have that option and only half of our middle school students have access to the vaccine. Statewide, less than 40% of those 12-19 years old are fully vaccinated. The more action taken now to limit the spread of COVID-19 will reduce the likelihood of additional variants that may be more transmissible or that current vaccines may be less effective against.
Masks
The use and effectiveness of masks have been a polarizing issue since the original emergence of COVID-19. However, the consensus of the medical and scientific community is clear, absent a widespread vaccination rate at or above 80 percent, the use of masks is our next best mitigation strategy to prevent the spread of COVID-19, hospitalization, and deaths. With the emergence of the Delta variant, the use of masks is even more important now than it was last school year. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, recommends universal indoor masking for all K-12 students, teachers, and staff. The American Academy of Pediatrics endorses this recommendation. In January 2021, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published “An evidence review of face masks against COVID-19.” This is a comprehensive review of the evidence available on masking. The conclusion reached was clear, “nonmedical masks have been effective in reducing transmission of respiratory viruses; and places and time periods where mask usage is required or widespread have shown substantially lower community transmission.” As of the publication of this statement, children under 12 are not eligible for any of the COVID-19 vaccines. Therefore, half of our middle schools and all of our elementary schools have one less layer of mitigation available to them.
The use of masks helps add an additional layer of protection for those who cannot be vaccinated such as our students younger than 12 and those with compromised immune systems (cancer survivors, transplant recipients, type 1 diabetics, type 2 diabetics, asthmatics) for whom the vaccines are less effective, and are therefore more susceptible to hospitalization or death from COVID-19. All of these individuals are represented in our students and staff. The use of masks also reduces the viral load that an individual is exposed to, which also has a great impact on the symptoms experienced with COVID and the impact on our local healthcare system in treating those symptoms.
Arguments have also been presented that the requirement to wear a mask infringes on personal freedom. As a society, we have rules regarding which side of the road to drive on. There are speed limits. There are penalties for driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. These are reasonable policies required for society and the protection of others in our communities that cannot be vaccinated or for whom the vaccines may be less effective. Article 3 of the New Hampshire Constitution endorses this approach to civil society entirely: “When men enter into a state of society, they surrender up some of their natural rights to that society, in order to ensure the protection of others; and, without such an equivalent, the surrender is void.” This aligns with one of the components of the ConVal Mission Statement to, “give of oneself to the greater community.”
Community Transmission Rate
This summer, due to the low transmission rate of the virus in our area, we were able to relax our masking guidelines, and all anticipated returning to school with a more normalized learning environment. We expected that we would be able to open the schools in the “blue phase.” Unfortunately, we are now facing a surge that is aimed at a much younger unvaccinated population due to the characteristics of the Delta variant. The community transmission rate in the Greater Monadnock Public Health Region is now above 200 per 100,000 (08/23/2021) and the positivity rate is 4.7%. Some residents point out that there are very few confirmed cases in the immediate ConVal communities. Due to the suppressed nature of the data in the ConVal towns, we can only estimate the transmission rate per 100,000. That rate could be anywhere from as low as 71 to as high as 163. As we are all aware, ConVal does not exist in a bubble. Many of our staff members live outside our District and many of the parents of our students travel outside of our communities for employment. In addition, the ConVal region is a tourist destination - especially during the summer and fall months. Data emerging out of Florida and other Southern states is showing thousands of pediatric cases resulting in school districts having to quarantine thousands of children. In Mississippi, 20,000 students have been placed in quarantine after only one week of school. According to the latest CDC data, the groups with the largest increases in coronavirus hospitalizations are patients in their 30s and those younger than 18. This latter group represents our students.
Vaccination
Thanks to massive vaccination efforts, smallpox was eradicated worldwide by 1980. Polio has been eradicated in the United States since 1979. In 2000, measles was declared eliminated in the United States. Unfortunately, due to anti-vaccination campaigns based on since-debunked and fraudulent publications, measles is once again occurring in low-vaccinated populations in the United States. Vaccines are overwhelmingly safe. The same is true for the vaccinations that target COVID-19. Overall, more than 200 million Americans are at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19. Globally, 4.5 billion doses have been administered. The three vaccines available in the United States have undergone and continue to undergo intense, unprecedented scrutiny. The Pfizer vaccine recently received full approval by the FDA. Although there have been very rare instances of short-term side-effects of the vaccines, the risk versus benefit analysis is overwhelmingly in favor of near-universal vaccination of those 12 years of age and older. Unfortunately, no vaccine is yet available for our students under 12. That means that other mitigation measures, including the use of masks, remain paramount to reduce exposure to, infection of, and transmission of COVID-19. The Board has already indicated that a high enough vaccination rate (80%) in any individual building will likely lead to a relaxing of masking policies in line with recommendations from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. Our high school is approaching the 80% vaccination rate, and the District is working to develop a process to verify the status of staff and students. The vaccination rate of those 15 years of age and older in the communities of ConVal is an estimated 62%. The individual towns range from a low of 48% to a high of 77%. Statewide, the vaccination rate of those 12-19 years of age is less than 40%.
[post_title] => ConVal School Board Statement on COVID-19 Protocols [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-school-board-statement-on-covid-19-protocols [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-08-24 16:31:53 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-08-24 20:31:53 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://schoolboard.convalsd.net/?p=5504 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://schoolboard.convalsd.net/2021/08/24/conval-school-board-statement-on-covid-19-protocols/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/08/COVID-19.png [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/08/COVID-19-300x300.png [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/08/COVID-19-150x150.png [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/08/COVID-19-270x270.png [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/08/COVID-19-750x720.png [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>August 24, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the ConVal School District has made operational changes and adopted policies to respond to this virus based on the best available science and advice of medical experts. It is important for us all to recognize that science is a developing process and that this was a new “novel” virus with which our public health system had no previous knowledge of methods of transmission,
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The Board would like to acknowledge the members of our community that have taken the time to provide public comments at our recent Board meetings. We recognize that this requires you to take time out of your day to prepare your remarks and attend the meetings. In addition, for many people addressing the Board in such a public setting may be stepping outside of their comfort zone, and we want to acknowledge that as well. Thank you all for taking the time to attend the Board meetings and for providing public comments.
New Englanders are used to unprecedented access to local government. The Town Meeting form of government is a truly unique experience and represents direct democracy in action. Town Meeting and the District’s Deliberative Session are true public meetings. Board Meetings are, instead, meetings that take place in public. When combined with the back and forth exchanges that occur on social media, the 24/7 news cycle, and the instantaneous nature of our economy (Amazon, Door Dash, video streaming services, etc.) it is understandable that people are frustrated when attending School Board meetings and giving public comment only to see little reaction from Board members, receive no feedback after their statements, or not receive answers to questions asked to the Board. It is important that the members of the public know that we are listening to you. We hear what you say when you speak during public comments. We read all of the emails that you send us. There are times when we may want want to respond, but for many reasons, that is not the way these meetings are structured. It is also likely that even when discussing a topic you may have spoken about, we will not always directly address something you may have said.
Board Meetings are not Town Meeting. Board Meetings are for the Board to conduct the business of the District. Public comment periods at Board meetings are entirely optional and at the discretion of the Board. However, the Board firmly believes that our community members should have an opportunity to address the Board and so our policy promotes having two public comment periods at each meeting, whenever possible. In order to allow as much participation as possible, we limit each speaker to 2 minutes and once per meeting. We also ask speakers to address the Board on matters specific to the District and School Board business. Community members should always feel free to email or call members to talk about their concerns as well. Depending on the issue, it is also important to reach out to the principals and administrators and not just the Board.
The Board also recognizes that the public is interested in a more interactive experience. To this end, the Board has decided to hold quarterly public forums where Board members or members of the administration will answer questions submitted ahead of time as well as field questions from the live audience in attendance. The Board has not done something like this before, but we hope that it will provide our community members an opportunity for more interactive discussions and communication with the Board. More information on these community forums will be posted shortly.
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The Board would like to acknowledge the members of our community that have taken the time to provide public comments at our recent Board meetings. We recognize that this requires you to take time out of your day to prepare your remarks and attend the meetings. In addition, for many people addressing the Board in such a public setting may be stepping outside of their comfort zone,
Read More: Public Comments On Masking [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [31] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5219 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-08-24 14:51:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-24 18:51:36 [post_content] =>Students who have done an EHP class in the past may sign up to continue that class. The applications for this group of students are due on September 3rd. Please click here for the application. These classes are wirecast/morning announcements, peer mentors, robotics, 3D and photography/yearbook. Students who have questions please email Mrs. Brezovec (mibrezovec@conval.edu)
Students new to EHP may join later in the first quarter. Applications for those students will have a due date of October 8th. Please click here for the application. Mrs. Brezovec will be talking with the students in the first few days of school about EHP and hand out applications. The classes being offered will be: simple machines, photography, wirecast/morning announcements and 3D. Students will miss one or two class periods of their regular classes for EHP. It is expected that students make up the work of the missed class. Teachers will need to sign off for the classes that the students will be missing.
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[site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [32] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5216 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-08-24 14:03:12 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-24 18:03:12 [post_content] =>5th Grade Orientation is going to be August 30th from 1pm to 3pm
5th Grade Orientation will take place August 30th 1pm to 3pm. This is a chance for parents and students to meet the 5th grade team and see where their classrooms are located. At orientation you will have a chance to set up your parent teacher conference.
Parking:
Parking will be in-front of SMS. Overflow parking will be out back. Please come through the front entrance of SMS.
Entering the building:
The Conval School District is currently in the Green zone which requires the use of masks indoors and temperature checks. If for any reason you are not comfortable with these procedures, we would be more than happy to meet with your family outside. We will have a greeter at the door that will direct you towards the 5th grade wing. Currently masks are required at South Meadow and we will be doing temperature checks at the door.
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[site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [34] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1960 [post_author] => 309 [post_date] => 2021-08-20 13:55:50 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-20 17:55:50 [post_content] =>Getting Ready for School? Find your bus stop and time by clicking here.
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[site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [35] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2122 [post_author] => 292 [post_date] => 2021-08-20 13:53:48 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-20 17:53:48 [post_content] =>Have you always wanted to work in education? Do you enjoy working with kids? Conval School District is hiring for various positions including paraprofessionals and substitutes. If you're interested in joining a terrific district, please apply with the link below:
https://www.applitrack.com/cvsd/onlineapp/default.aspx
[post_title] => We're Hiring! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => were-hiring [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-08-20 13:53:49 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-08-20 17:53:49 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://bes.convalsd.net/?p=2122 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://bes.convalsd.net/2021/08/20/were-hiring/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/unnamed.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 684 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/unnamed-300x274.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 274 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/unnamed-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/unnamed-296x270.jpg [1] => 296 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Have you always wanted to work in education? Do you enjoy working with kids? Conval School District is hiring for various positions including paraprofessionals and substitutes. If you’re interested in joining a terrific district, please apply with the link below:
https://www.applitrack.com/cvsd/onlineapp/default.aspx
[site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [36] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1957 [post_author] => 309 [post_date] => 2021-08-20 13:44:09 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-20 17:44:09 [post_content] =>Willing to substitute? We would love to have you join our team!
[post_title] => Substitutes Needed [post_excerpt] => Click the link to apply today. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => substitutes-needed [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-08-20 13:47:07 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-08-20 17:47:07 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://fes.convalsd.net/?p=1957 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://fes.convalsd.net/2021/08/20/substitutes-needed/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/subs-needed.jpg [1] => 400 [2] => 323 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/subs-needed-300x242.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 242 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/subs-needed-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/subs-needed-334x270.jpg [1] => 334 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Willing to substitute? We would love to have you join our team!
[site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [37] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2111 [post_author] => 309 [post_date] => 2021-08-20 11:35:04 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-20 15:35:04 [post_content] =>Picture day at Pierce will be Friday, September 3rd. Please watch out for further information.
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[site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [38] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2091 [post_author] => 309 [post_date] => 2021-08-19 15:36:16 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-19 19:36:16 [post_content] =>Calling all Kindergarten and New Students!! Please join us at Pierce to meet your new teachers! Friday, August 27th from 3:30 - 5:00. Open house style, drop in when you can. We can not wait to see you!
[post_title] => Kindergarten and New Student Meet and Greet [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 2091 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-08-20 10:40:37 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-08-20 14:40:37 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://bes.convalsd.net/?p=2091 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://bes.convalsd.net/2021/08/19/2091/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/Untitled-presentation-3-3.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/Untitled-presentation-3-3-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/Untitled-presentation-3-3-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/Untitled-presentation-3-3-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/Untitled-presentation-3-3-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Calling all Kindergarten and New Students!! Please join us at Pierce to meet your new teachers! Friday, August 27th from 3:30 – 5:00. Open house style, drop in when you can. We can not wait to see you!
[site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [39] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4530 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-08-19 10:30:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-19 14:30:05 [post_content] =>Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and the ConVal School District are pleased to announce the return of the middle school instrumental and choral programs for the coming school year.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, Great Brook and South Meadow Middle Schools paused the instrumental and choral programs. Music teachers taught general music, including music history, theory and technology, but students were unable to participate in performing groups.
This school year, students will have the opportunity to participate in the instrumental, choral or general music programs as a part of the United Arts Rotation, which allows students to experience several disciplines. The district plans to alter the regular class schedule so that students have music classes five days a week.
Students in these classes develop the skills needed for successful careers in music, including teamwork, focus, confidence, discipline and active listening. According to the National Association of Music Educators, students with three or more years of instrumental music training show enhanced auditory discrimination, fine motor, vocabulary and nonverbal reasoning skills.
"Most musicians develop their love for performing and the arts before they get to high school. We are hoping to make up for time lost due to the pandemic by offering increased opportunities for students to get involved in music," said Superintendent Rizzo Saunders. "Our students have so much potential and we want them to explore it while learning the skills needed to graduate to higher-level music classes. Studying music helps students develop skills that are crucial for many different types of classes and subjects.”
To ensure the safety of students and staff, the district will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the International Coalition of Performing Arts and the state. When indoors, band and chorus students will be required to maintain a social distance of three feet, wear a mask and use instrument bell covers to limit the spread of airborne particles. The district will utilize outdoor spaces to practice whenever possible.
"During middle school, students want to try new things, find friends with similar interests and feel successful. Music allows them to do this," said Music Teacher Patrick Cogan. "I am so excited to have my ensembles running again. I cannot wait to make connections with my students and share with them what I have loved doing for so many years."
For more information about the South Meadow School Instrumental program, please email Ed Lowy at elowy@conval.edu. For more information about the SMS choral program, please email Elizabeth Fortin at efortin@conval.edu.
For more information about the Great Brook School Instrumental program, please email Jahna Moncrief at moncriefj@conval.edu. For more information about the GBS choral program, please email Cogan at pcogan@conval.edu.
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Due to COVID-19 concerns, Great Brook and South Meadow Middle Schools paused the instrumental and choral programs. Music teachers taught general music, including music history,
[site_name] => Great Brook School [school_color] => #900701 [qms_source] => gbs ) [40] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2087 [post_author] => 292 [post_date] => 2021-08-19 07:47:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-19 11:47:00 [post_content] =>Do you have a child(ren) that attends Pierce School? Would you like to make more connections with other Pierce families while helping out your children's school? Do you have some time to join us on the first Monday of the month? Well then Pierce School PTO is for you. We will be having our first PTO meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7th (due to the holiday) at 6 pm and hope you can join us.
We look forward to seeing all the new and returning faces!
[post_title] => Pierce School PTO wants you! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => pierce-school-pto-wants-you [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-08-19 07:49:04 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-08-19 11:49:04 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://bes.convalsd.net/?p=2087 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://bes.convalsd.net/2021/08/19/pierce-school-pto-wants-you/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/Join-PTO-Flyer-4.png [1] => 494 [2] => 640 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/Join-PTO-Flyer-4-232x300.png [1] => 232 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/Join-PTO-Flyer-4-150x150.png [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/Join-PTO-Flyer-4-208x270.png [1] => 208 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Do you have a child(ren) that attends Pierce School? Would you like to make more connections with other Pierce families while helping out your children’s school? Do you have some time to join us on the first Monday of the month? Well then Pierce School PTO is for you. We will be having our first PTO meeting on Tuesday,
[site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [41] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5464 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-08-13 12:11:47 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-13 16:11:47 [post_content] =>August 13, 2021
Dear ConVal Community,
Since March of 2020, when the ConVal Board first enacted new protocols to address the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been fortunate in the nine towns that make up the School District to have consistently low or no cases of COVID-19 for extended periods of time. As a result of our efforts, there have been no confirmed cases of transmission within our schools. We know that this is a result of the commitment of our students’, staff’s, and communities’ commitment and vigilance to COVID-19 mitigation strategies. Thank you for your help in keeping our communities healthy through your careful attention to prevention practices. However, with the emergence and spread of the Delta variant, the Board wants to make sure our community is familiar with the roles and responsibilities of the administration, the COVID-19 monitoring team, and the Board, as they relate to responding to this pandemic.
COVID Monitoring Team
The district’s COVID-19 Monitoring Team assesses conditions for school operation daily. The team reviews town-by-town and regional data on the number of active cases, vaccination rates, test positivity rates, trends, etc. The Team, which includes several medical professionals, also reviews published scientific studies and reports that are released related to COVID-19. The Team also reviews recommendations and guidance issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS), the New Hampshire Department of Education (NH DOE), and the Governor. Based on this information, and after significant discussion among members of the Team, a recommendation will be made to the Administration. This recommendation could be a relatively minor suggestion on a revision to a mitigation strategy or a more significant recommendation such as moving from a blue status (low mitigation) to green (moderate mitigation), or green to yellow (significant mitigation), etc. These levels are further described in the District’s Reopening Plan. The recommendation might also be to make no changes despite other Districts in our region relaxing or adding protocols. All recommendations provided by the Team contain the citations and reasoning used to arrive at their informed opinion.
Administration
The Administration reviews recommendations proposed by the Team. Significant shifts in operating conditions, e.g. those that would warrant a transition from the blue to the green, or green to the yellow level, will be presented to the Board for a decision. The Administration has the authority to implement minor revisions to mitigation protocols and take actions on an emergency basis. Notification of any changes to protocols will be provided to the Board.
School Board
The School Board holds the ultimate authority and responsibility to make all final decisions relative to the implementation of responses and policies related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, unless superseded by state or federal requirements. The School Board is also responsible for balancing our policies related to the response to the pandemic with the educational needs of students, their social and emotional well-being, the availability and impact on staff, our financial resources, and other factors. COVID-19 is an important factor considered by the Board, but not the only factor. Any recommendation brought to the Board will be discussed at a regular or emergency meeting of the Board. The Board will debate the recommendation and then vote on what action is to be taken. The administration will implement the decision reached by the Board.
The closer we follow the public health protocols the more likely that we will be able to continue to have in-person learning that is as “normal” as possible for the students in the ConVal School District. In order to maintain in-person learning, continue to have low COVID-19 numbers in our towns, and keep our communities safe, it is imperative that we remain vigilant by getting vaccinated if you are able to do so, washing our hands regularly, wearing masks when directed to do so, remaining home when symptomatic, getting tested when experiencing symptoms or exposed to known cases, and following public health guidance.
The ConVal School Board remains committed to the students, staff, and communities of the ConVal District during this ongoing pandemic.
Sincerely,
ConVal School Board
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Dear ConVal Community,
Since March of 2020, when the ConVal Board first enacted new protocols to address the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been fortunate in the nine towns that make up the School District to have consistently low or no cases of COVID-19 for extended periods of time.
Read More: Public Comments On Masking [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [42] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4524 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2021-08-11 15:34:55 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-11 19:34:55 [post_content] =>Today our WGBS crew gave a very thoughtful statement and then held a moment of silence in remembrance of the tragic events of 9/11/2001. I am thankful for their grace in delivering this message.
Click here to read the rest of this week's Bobcat Bulletin.
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Click here to read the rest of this week’s Bobcat Bulletin.
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Dear PES Families,
I hope this newsletter finds you well. It has been another great week at PES. It feels like drop-off and dismissal, particularly parent pick up, has improved now that we have had the chance to practice a bit more. Please know that each day we have nearly 100 students dropped off and picked up by parent pick-up (meaning not taking the bus or walking), so patience, grace, and a little extra time is needed to ensure everyone gets to school and home safely.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE CONVAL SCHOOL BOARD
The ConVal School Board, working with the ConVal Administration, is pleased to announce its first ever Community Forum.
The ‘public comment’ periods at the beginning and end of the School Board meetings have been a source of frustration for some in the community. Board meetings are designed to conduct the business of the District and therefore there is limited time for meaningful dialogue between the public and the Board.
We have listened to our community and in our ongoing effort for full transparency we have structured this Community Forum to allow for discussion on community selected topics with questions to and answers from the school board and administration. The Board and Administration look forward to hearing from our nine communities in a constructive and flexible manner.
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 PM to attend our first Community Forum at the Lucy Hurlin Theatre located at the ConVal High school.
More information will follow with details about the forum, and how to participate in a survey to determine forum topics. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with our communities with this opportunity for a more open dialogue.
FALL ASSESSMENTS
During the next two weeks, students will be participating in the aimswebPLUS literacy assessment. This assessment gives us information on students’ literacy skills and is administered individually to Kindergarten-Fourth Grade by classroom and reading teachers. It's given three times a year, fall, winter, and spring. Kindergarten and First grade will be assessed with the Early Literacy Composite, and 2-4 will be assessed in oral reading fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. This information helps teachers know what students’ strengths are and any areas of concern. It helps to focus classroom and small group instruction to best meet student needs. Classroom teachers will share the results at parent conferences in November.
We will also administer the NWEA (MAP Assessment) in grades 1-4 in the coming weeks. The NWEA is administered 3 times a year so that we can measure student growth in math and reading as the year moves along. For specific details about when your child will be taking these assessments, please reach out to his/her teacher.
FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE
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SUBSTITUTES NEEDED!
PES is looking to add some substitute teachers to our call list. If you are interested in working with kids, making a difference in your community during hours that are convenient, and working alongside a great school team, please consider becoming a substitute teacher at PES. More information can be found by clicking on the Careers tab at the top right hand corner of the district website: https://convalsd.net/.
QUESTIONS?
We will continue to get better and grow as a community. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Have a great weekend,
Larry Pimental
Principal
ABOUT US
Facebook@WeAreConVal17 High Street, Peterborough, NH, USAlpimental@conval.edu603-831-0942pes.convalsd.net/
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[qms_post_excerpt] => SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Dear PES Families,
I hope this newsletter finds you well. It has been another great week at PES. It feels like drop-off and dismissal, particularly parent pick up, has improved now that we have had the chance to practice a bit more. Please know that each day we have nearly 100 students dropped off and picked up by parent pick-up (meaning not taking the bus or walking),
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The students have been working very hard on this project. They have been drawing American symbols, like this beautiful Bald Eagle. They will then write some facts about their illustration. Once they have completed this process for each symbol, the students will then put the pages together to create a booklet. Their focus and enthusiasm have been exciting to watch.
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The students have been working very hard on this project. They have been drawing American symbols, like this beautiful Bald Eagle. They will then write some facts about their illustration. Once they have completed this process for each symbol, the students will then put the pages together to create a booklet.
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D.E.A.R. stands for Drop Everything And Read. This is time in the daily schedule that is for students to do some independent, silent reading. Flashlight Friday is their reward for following the TES goals of being Caring, Respectful, Responsible and having Perseverance. The darkened room and flashlight add a little extra fun during D.E.A.R.
Way to go third graders for exhibiting the goals of TES. We are all very proud of you.
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D.E.A.R. stands for Drop Everything And Read. This is time in the daily schedule that is for students to do some independent, silent reading. Flashlight Friday is their reward for following the TES goals of being Caring, Respectful, Responsible and having Perseverance.
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Students in Mrs. Perreault's class have been examining snowflakes during the recent storms. How are they different? How are they the same? Does the temperature change how they look? Science is so interesting, especially outdoors.
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Students in Mrs. Perreault’s class have been examining snowflakes during the recent storms. How are they different? How are they the same? Does the temperature change how they look? Science is so interesting, especially outdoors.
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[qms_post_excerpt] => Thank you to all the community members who have stepped up to join Francestown Elementary School so we could continue in-person learning!
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Important Information Regarding COVID-19: GBS and Pierce
(Contoocook Valley School District)September 15, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of two cases of COVID-19 at Great Brook School and a case at Pierce Elementary School. We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
NH DHHS has requested we provide contact information for anyone who has been identified as having had close contact with the infected person.
Harris Center After School Program at HES
(Hancock Elementary School)Students had so much fun during their first day of the Harris Center After School Program. They found amazing mushrooms, a baby salamander, a tadpole, a bunch of tiny green freshwater shrimp called scuds, and a harrier hawk!
ConVal School Board Announces Community Forum September 30
(ConVal School Board)The ConVal School Board, working with the ConVal Administration, is pleased to announce its first-ever Community Forum.
The ‘public comment’ periods at the beginning and end of the School Board meetings have been a source of frustration for some in the community. Board meetings are designed to conduct the business of the District and therefore there is limited time for meaningful dialogue between the public and the Board.
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ConVal District Participates in NH Tackles Hunger Week, Encourages Donations
(ConVal Regional High School)Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and Principal Heather Mckillop are pleased to announce that ConVal School District is continuing its longstanding tradition of participation in NH Tackles Hunger Week this year.
NH Tackles Hunger began Monday, Sept. 13 and ends Saturday, Sept. 18. The canned goods drive is organized by WMUR and the New Hampshire Food Bank with sports teams across the state.