Contoocook Valley School District
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Second September School Board Meeting During its second meeting on September 21, the ConVal School Board discussed a wide range of issues, from COVID data and updated guidance from NHDHHS to various School Board committee reports and a directive on establishing a district budget for the 2022-23 school year. -
ConVal Students Support NH Tackles Hunger Campaign Twelve athletes from a variety of ConVal student sports finished a shopping trip to Hannaford in support of the 2021 New Hampshire Tackles Hunger campaign. Donations can be made throughout the week and during this week's Homecoming events. -
The Role And Importance Of Local Government Former ConVal Social Studies teacher and current Greenfield Selectboard Chair Bob Marshall meets with US Government students in the LHT to discuss the role and the importance of local government, from fixing roads to raising revenues through property assessments. -
GES 4th Grade Loves Outdoor Learning At Greenfield Elementary School, Mrs. Goodspeed's 4th graders took full advantage of the beautiful weather and our outdoor learning spaces. -
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.
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You'll find the latest edition of the Grey Wolf Gazette here!
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Each year students in the upper grades are responsible for raising the flags at our school. They learn about the significance of the flag and treat the flag with great care.
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September 23, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of cases of COVID-19 at Hancock Elementary School (3), Peterborough Elementary School (1), and South Meadow School (1). 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 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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Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of cases of COVID-19 at Hancock Elementary School (3), Peterborough Elementary School (1), and South Meadow School (1). 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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[qms_post_excerpt] => Students in Ms. Russell’s art classes are currently using watercolors. 7th Grade created birds, while the 8th grade students created trees.
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After being greeted by Principal Heather McKillop on the apron, families proceeded to the main entrance where they followed COVID protocols that are required for entry into the school, including temperature checks.
Once inside, families could briefly meet with school counselors in the link before attending TASC where they received a copy of their students' daily schedules.
The remainder of the evening was spent in classrooms where parents could meet and interact with their children's teachers.
On the way out, the ConVal School Store provided an opportunity to buy some ConVal swag.
"I was grateful to meet new families and to see many familiar faces," Heather McKillop said after the event. "Anytime we can welcome parents and guardians to the building it is exciting, as we are one school community that truly cares about helping all of our students be successful."
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Once inside, families could briefly meet with school counselors in the link before attending TASC where they received a copy of their students’
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An equation system is two or more equations that share variables, such as x + 2y = 6 and 3x - y = 11. One way this system can be solved is by graphing each equation. The point where the two lines cross is the solution to the system.
In this example that would be when x = 4 and y = 1, or the point on the graph (4,1). Rather than creating their graphs by hand, Algebra students can enter each equation into the calculators. The TI-Nspire produces neat, clear graphs with the precise intersection point labeled.
Equation systems are used to find the value of two variables at the same time. For example, suppose Skyler and Emily buy food from the same pizza restaurant. Emily buys 2 slices and 2 iced teas for $12. Skyler buys 4 slices and 1 iced tea for $18. How much did each pizza slice (x) and each iced tea (y) cost?
[Hint: 2x + 2y = 12, and 4x + y = 18] Solution: (4,2)
[qms_post_excerpt] => Ms. Sarah Gilpatrick is teaching her Algebra 1 part 2 students how to use Texas Instruments programmable calculators, called TI-Nspires, to solve systems of equations.
An equation system is two or more equations that share variables, such as x + 2y = 6 and 3x – y = 11. One way this system can be solved is by graphing each equation.
[site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [11] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 14603 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-22 15:53:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-22 19:53:10 [post_content] =>Seniors, let's celebrate the ConVal Class of 2022!
Please take a moment to fill out the Senior Photo & Bio Form. This ensures that you are included in the 2022 edition of the ConVal Yearbook.
If you have any questions, please email the yearbook student staff or contact the Yearbook Advisor Karrie Mitschmyer.
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Please take a moment to fill out the Senior Photo & Bio Form. This ensures that you are included in the 2022 edition of the ConVal Yearbook.
If you have any questions, please email the yearbook student staff or contact the Yearbook Advisor Karrie Mitschmyer.
[site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [12] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1063 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2021-09-22 14:36:41 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-22 18:36:41 [post_content] =>Mrs. Guathier's 4th-grade students have been practicing their reading fluency.
The students enjoy working together and helping each other. One student will read while the other student runs a timer.
Practice, practice, practice makes better!
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The students enjoy working together and helping each other. One student will read while the other student runs a timer.
Practice, practice, practice makes better!
[site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [13] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1061 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2021-09-22 14:28:42 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-22 18:28:42 [post_content] =>Mrs. Woods' Kindergarten class practiced using their senses during outdoor learning.
The students then had the opportunity to fingerprint about what they learned. We have some fantastic artists.
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The students then had the opportunity to fingerprint about what they learned. We have some fantastic artists.
[site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [14] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1059 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2021-09-22 14:14:38 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-22 18:14:38 [post_content] =>Temple Elementary School is hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, November 4, 2021
Please call or go online to make an appointment. Your donation is very important.
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Please call or go online to make an appointment. Your donation is very important.
[site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [15] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5012 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-21 17:40:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-21 21:40:00 [post_content] =>September 21, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of seven positive cases of COVID-19. Two were at Antrim Elementary School (AES), one was at Pierce School (BES), two were at Hancock Elementary School (HES), one was at Peterborough Elementary School (PES), and one was at South Meadow Middle School (SMS). 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 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,
Ann E. Forrest
Assistant Superintendent
September 21, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of seven positive cases of COVID-19. Two were at Antrim Elementary School (AES), one was at Pierce School (BES), two were at Hancock Elementary School (HES), one was at Peterborough Elementary School (PES), and one was at South Meadow Middle School (SMS).
[site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [16] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5009 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-20 16:03:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-20 20:03:00 [post_content] =>September 20, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of cases of COVID-19 at Peterborough Elementary School and Dublin Consolidated 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 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 20, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of cases of COVID-19 at Peterborough Elementary School and Dublin Consolidated 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.
[site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [17] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2206 [post_author] => 292 [post_date] => 2021-09-20 12:23:04 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-20 16:23:04 [post_content] =>Come join us at the Annual Title I Schoolwide meeting this Thursday, September 23, 2021, from 5-5:30 pm.
Attendees will receive some great information regarding the Title I program at Pierce School. Please contact Kathie Morrocco, Title I Project Manager at kmorrocco@conval.edu for more information. You can sign up for the meeting here.
What is Title I?
Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to local educational agencies for children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.
The majority of Title I funds are allocated at the district level in all states, based on mathematical formulas involving the number of children eligible for Title I support and the state per-pupil cost of education. Title I funds are currently allocated through four grants: basic grants, concentration grants, targeted grants, and Education Finance Incentive Grants EFIG).
[qms_post_excerpt] => Come join us at the Annual Title I Schoolwide meeting this Thursday, September 23, 2021, from 5-5:30 pm.
Attendees will receive some great information regarding the Title I program at Pierce School. Please contact Kathie Morrocco, Title I Project Manager at kmorrocco@conval.edu for more information. You can sign up for the meeting here.
[site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [18] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2196 [post_author] => 309 [post_date] => 2021-09-20 05:33:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-20 09:33:36 [post_content] =>Join Us for our Fall Open House Thursday, September 23rd from 5:30 - 7:00. This is a staggered event. Students with last names beginning with A-J, please come from 5:30 - 6:15, and students with last names that begin with K-Z, please come 6:15-7:30. We can't wait to see you.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Join Us for our Fall Open House Thursday, September 23rd from 5:30 – 7:00. This is a staggered event. Students with last names beginning with A-J, please come from 5:30 – 6:15, and students with last names that begin with K-Z, please come 6:15-7:30. We can’t wait to see you.
[site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [19] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5001 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-17 16:40:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-17 20:40:00 [post_content] =>September 17, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of two positive cases of COVID-19. One was at Antrim Elementary School (AES), 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 (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 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,
Ann E. Forrest
Assistant Superintendent
September 17, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of two positive cases of COVID-19. One was at Antrim Elementary School (AES), 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 (DHHS).
[site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [20] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5356 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-09-17 16:29:25 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-17 20:29:25 [post_content] =>Please click here for Thursday, September 16th edition of the Puma News!
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[site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [21] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2796 [post_author] => 290 [post_date] => 2021-09-17 15:07:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-17 19:07:11 [post_content] =>Click HERE for the latest edition.
[post_title] => September 17, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => september-17-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-17 15:07:13 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-17 19:07:13 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2796 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2021/09/17/september-17-2021/ [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 ) [22] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1993 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2021-09-17 14:08:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-17 18:08:33 [post_content] =>Please read the Raven's Report here
[post_title] => The latest Raven's Report [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => the-latest-ravens-report [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-17 14:10:49 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-17 18:10:49 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/?p=1993 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/2021/09/17/the-latest-ravens-report/ [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 read the Raven’s Report here
[site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [23] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1992 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2021-09-17 14:02:43 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-17 18:02:43 [post_content] =>A group of students at DCS found a butterfly with an injured wing. They carefully carried the butterfly to the flower garden in hopes that it would recover and fly away. The epitome of our motto "DCS Cares!"
[post_title] => DCS students love butterflies! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => dcs-students-love-butterflies [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-17 14:04:07 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-17 18:04:07 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/?p=1992 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/2021/09/17/dcs-students-love-butterflies/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/butterfly-rescue-scaled.jpg [1] => 2560 [2] => 2560 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/butterfly-rescue-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/butterfly-rescue-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/butterfly-rescue-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/butterfly-rescue-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/butterfly-rescue-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/butterfly-rescue-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/butterfly-rescue-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/butterfly-rescue-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>A group of students at DCS found a butterfly with an injured wing. They carefully carried the butterfly to the flower garden in hopes that it would recover and fly away. The epitome of our motto “DCS Cares!”
[site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [24] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1720 [post_author] => 304 [post_date] => 2021-09-17 10:39:14 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-17 14:39:14 [post_content] =>Mrs. Shultz' class learns about bugs and plants during their Cornucopia visit.
[post_title] => Cornucopia Visits Second Grade [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => cornucopia-visits-second-grade [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-17 10:39:55 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-17 14:39:55 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hes.convalsd.net/?p=1720 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://hes.convalsd.net/cornucopia-visits-second-grade/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/20210915_094637-1.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/20210915_094637-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/20210915_094637-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/20210915_094637-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/09/20210915_094637-1-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Mrs. Shultz’ class learns about bugs and plants during their Cornucopia visit.
[site_name] => Hancock Elementary School [school_color] => #156234 [qms_source] => hes ) [25] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5560 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-17 02:19:24 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-17 06:19:24 [post_content] =>The ConVal School Board and Administration are moving forward in the planning for the first ConVal Community Forum. We are excited about providing you this opportunity for a constructive, open, informative, and meaningful dialogue.
Each section explains a specific aspect of the forum and will give you a full understanding of what will be happening and how to participate.
Background
Communication is the key component of our commitment to be fully transparent with our community in matters critical to them and to have a dialog where we can share our information and engage in a question-and-answer session. School board meetings, being business meetings, provide limited opportunities for dialogue. Our answer to this need is a Community Forum.
What is our Community Forum and how is it organized?
It is the opportunity for the public, the School Board and the administration to engage in a dialogue on topics that have been chosen by the community to be important to them. The forum will be held in the Lucy Hurlin Theater at the ConVal High School. We will have both in-theater and live stream audiences. A survey that will be sent to the ConVal community will provide, amongst other questions, the opportunity for each respondent to select from suggested topics and add another if not included. More on the Survey later in this note.
The forum will be two hours in length. There will be a moderator that will be responsible for controlling the flow of information and ensuring good organization to make this a positive experience for all. Dialogue will only take place between the in-theater audience and the school board and administration. The live-stream audience will be view only.
The first hour will be focused on presenting each selected topic and allowing for a question and answer dialogue for each.
The second hour will give the in-theater audience the opportunity to ask questions on any topic of their choosing.
The school board and administration will respond to these questions and note whether they relate to issues already discussed by the school board, or if the board member responding is providing their own personal opinion.
The survey
The most important part of our Community Forum.
The survey is designed to solicit information from each respondent household for information about the ConVal town they live in, what level of school their children attend (if they do), their email address for communications, whether or not they would like us to provide childcare.
Most importantly there is a section on the survey for the respondent to select three topics that they find are most important for discussion at the Community Forum. We have provided seven topics that the school board believes reflect the most important areas for discussion. We have also left open a topic area to enter, if you wish, another topic that you feel is important to you and the ConVal community. Please select a total of three (three) topics including your topic, if you entered one. We will select from the responses to the survey the top four most requested topics for inclusion in the forum.
The survey, to be counted, must be completed and submitted no later than Monday, Sept. 20.
The link to the survey is provided at the end of this note.
COVID protocols
The Lucy Hurlin Theater is located in the ConVal High School on ConVal property. As such we will follow the protocols required by the Green Phase we are currently in as relates to physical distancing in the Theater, mandatory mask use requirements, and the screening process and question upon entry.
There is also one further COVID imposed restriction. To maintain proper physical distancing there will be allowed no more than 100 ConVal community folks to be in-theater. If, based on surveys received, we find that there are more than 100 folks noting that they will be in-theater, we will have to select the first 100 returned surveys as those being the ones that will be able to attend in-theater. Based on the email address you provided to us in the survey we will contact those selected and those not selected to be in-theater.
If others, that were not a part of the 100 first come first serve selected do arrive at the theater we will provide access to the Cafe for their viewing of the forum thru a live stream feed. This live stream feed will not allow for direct participation in the forum.
As responsible members of the ConVal community we support these protocols.
Links
To complete the survey please click on this link, fill out the survey and submit no later than end of day Monday, September 20th. Click here to access the survey.
To attend the Community Forum via Live-Streaming please use this link at the time of the forum. Click here to watch the live stream of the Community Forum.
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Each section explains a specific aspect of the forum and will give you a full understanding of what will be happening and how to participate.
Read More: First Day Of School At Temple Elementary School [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [26] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5247 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-16 17:38:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-16 21:38:00 [post_content] =>September 16, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at Peterborough 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 16, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at Peterborough 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 ) [28] => 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.
[post_title] => ConVal School Board Announces Community Forum September 30 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-school-board-announces-community-forum-september-30 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-15 07:26:40 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-15 11:26:40 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://schoolboard.convalsd.net/?p=5556 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://schoolboard.convalsd.net/2021/09/15/conval-school-board-announces-community-forum-september-30/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>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.
Read More: First Day Of School At Temple Elementary School [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [29] => 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 ) [30] => 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 ) [31] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1712 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2021-09-10 15:25:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-10 19:25:00 [post_content] =>Please click on the link for the latest edition of the Husky Herald.
[post_title] => September 10th HES Husky Herald [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => august-29-hes-husky-herald-2 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-09-16 16:20:05 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-09-16 20:20:05 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hes.convalsd.net/?p=1712 [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-2/ [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 ) [32] => 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 ) [33] => 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 ) [34] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5233 [post_author] => 303 [post_date] => 2021-09-08 12:26:49 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-08 16:26:49 [post_content] =>Students returned to school last week excited to meet their teachers, see their old friends, and hopefully make some new ones.
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[site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [35] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5253 [post_author] => 303 [post_date] => 2021-09-08 12:26:49 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-08 16:26:49 [post_content] =>Bobby the Bobcat surprised us with a visit during our virtual all-school meeting. The students were excited to see our old friend. Mr. P. was lucky enough to get a quick photo before he headed off into the wild. We hope to see him again soon!
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[site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [36] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4557 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-09-07 18:26:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-07 22:26:35 [post_content] =>September 7, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at Great Brook 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 Great Brook 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 contact 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 7, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at Great Brook 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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[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 ) [40] => 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 ) [41] => 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 ) [42] => 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%.
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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,
Read More: First Day Of School At Temple Elementary School [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [43] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5500 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-08-24 15:29:19 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-24 19:29:19 [post_content] =>August 24, 2021
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: First Day Of School At Temple Elementary School [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [44] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1975 [post_author] => 309 [post_date] => 2021-08-23 10:14:12 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-08-23 14:14:12 [post_content] =>ATTENTION: Kindergarten and New Student meet and greet will be postponed until Thursday, August 26th from 4-5 pm due to predicted storms.
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[site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [45] => 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 ) [46] => 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 ) [47] => 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!
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[site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [48] => 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] =>Happy Friday!
We are at the end of our first five-day week of the school year. It's been very busy here with lots of great learning.
Fifth Grade Advisories started our Second Step Bullying Prevention program today. If you have any questions about that, please reach out to Laura Gourlay
Click here to read the rest of this week's Bobcat Bulletin.
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We are at the end of our first five-day week of the school year. It’s been very busy here with lots of great learning.
Fifth Grade Advisories started our Second Step Bullying Prevention program today. If you have any questions about that, please reach out to Laura Gourlay
Click here to read the rest of this week’s Bobcat Bulletin.
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All students listened to the story and thought about an animal that they have connected with or reflected on how they are good creatures in the world. Every child created a watercolor page about their reflection. These pages were turned into a beautiful book with the help of Jeannie Connolly of the Arts Integration program. The book was then hand-delivered to Sy Montgomery and her dog Thurber in Hancock. She was so touched that she took time to answer questions from students through Zoom this week. This integrated project was a wonderful way for students to think about who their teachers might be and what they might be able to teach others. Kindness and Courage are certainly a few examples that all Pierce School students can share.
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