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German teachers Liz Concannon and Cindi Hodgdon are proud to announce the results of the National German Exam Level 1. Congratulations and certificates are going out to the following students:
Gold Award - Jennifer Hopkins
Bronze Award - Ally Larson
Achievement Award - Kai Flynn
Achievement Award - Miles Higgins
Achievement Award - Abbey Shumway
The test results are exceptional for several reasons. "The test writers did not adapt the test at all this year to consider the impact of COVID-19 on instruction. It was the normal exam," Hodgdon noted. "Second, related to the pandemic, circumstances had prevented us from covering the normal German 1 curriculum. But most remarkably, students took part in the exam in a new semester when they did not even have German on their schedule." Given these circumstances, the positive test outcomes take on a special meaning.
The National German Exam is administered each year to over 20,000 high school students of German. The Exam is comprised of 100 multiple choice questions divided into two parts with 50 questions each. The listening and viewing portion is 40 minutes in length and consists of a series of short audio and video segments. The reading portion is 45 minutes in length and consists of a variety of print texts, including graphs and images. All materials used in the exam come from authentic resources.
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[qms_post_excerpt] => German teachers Liz Concannon and Cindi Hodgdon are proud to announce the results of the National German Exam Level 1. Congratulations and certificates are going out to the following students:
Gold Award – Jennifer Hopkins
Bronze Award – Ally Larson
Achievement Award – Kai Flynn
Achievement Award – Miles Higgins
Achievement Award –
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit
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The Derry Cooperative School District will join the ConVal School District’s lawsuit filed seeking equitable education funding for all New Hampshire schoolchildren.
“As the third-largest school district in the state, the Derry School Board believes that fighting for funding that accurately reflects the cost of educating our students is critical,” Derry School Board Chair Erika Cohen said. “The state must live up to its responsibility to fund education.”
The ConVal District filed suit against the State of New Hampshire and Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut in 2019. The suit maintains that the state does not meet its constitutional obligation to provide adequate funding for all students. Plaintiffs argue that base adequacy is not sufficient to fund an adequate education and falls far short of funding services, positions, and items that the State requires school districts to provide. In 2019 districts received $3,636 per student in base adequacy.
The Supreme Court of New Hampshire in March rejected the state’s requests to dismiss the lawsuit and returned it to Superior Court Judge David Ruoff. Ruoff will hold hearings that will allow ConVal and its co-plaintiffs to present factual evidence that the state underfunds education. An evidentiary hearing is unlikely to be held until summer 2022.
Derry is the largest school district in the state to join the lawsuit, educating more than 3,000 students. Other co-plaintiff districts are Claremont, Fall Mountain, Grantham, Hillsboro-Deering, Mascenic, Monadnock, Newport, Oyster River, and Winchester.
“We welcome Derry as a co-plaintiff,” ConVal Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders said. “Their support reinforces our position that the state’s failure to provide equitable funding hurts all districts’ students, no matter how large or small the district.”
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[qms_post_excerpt] => The Derry Cooperative School District will join the ConVal School District’s lawsuit filed seeking equitable education funding for all New Hampshire schoolchildren.
“As the third-largest school district in the state, the Derry School Board believes that fighting for funding that accurately reflects the cost of educating our students is critical,” Derry School Board Chair Erika Cohen said.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit
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May 12, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at South Meadow 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 (within 3 feet for a total of 10 cumulative minutes or more, beginning 2 days prior to first illness onset or collection of positive test, whichever is earlier) with the infected person.
The staff and students of SMS have done a wonderful job of working within the mitigation strategies of our reopening plan. At this point there is no need to change our instructional model. Anytime a student or staff member is potentially exposed they receive a phone call from the appropriate building administrator.
The safety of our children, employees, and community is our top priority. To ensure your health and safety, we have been following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. In addition, we should all take the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
- 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 close contact with others. When outside your home, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.
- 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 if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
If you have questions please do not hesitate to reach out directly to me at ksaunders@conval.edu.
Best,
Kimberly
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Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at South Meadow 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 (within 3 feet for a total of 10 cumulative minutes or more,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [3] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4936 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-05-10 13:19:57 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-10 17:19:57 [post_content] =>Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders is pleased to announce that Timothy Conway has been selected as the new principal of ConVal School District's South Meadow School.
"We are thrilled to welcome Tim into his new role as principal. He consistently goes above and beyond his regular responsibilities in efforts to make South Meadow School a better place for both students and faculty," said Superintendent Rizzo Saunders. "We are looking forward to seeing him implement his vision of excellence for the school, and are excited that he will continue to build upon the relationships he's fostered during his tenure so far."
Conway has served as an assistant principal at South Meadow School since August of 2018. He will begin his new position July 1.
He has previously worked as a wellness teacher at ConVal Regional High School and as a physical education instructor for ConVal's elementary schools.
Conway received a bachelor's degree in physical education for grades K-12 from Plymouth State University in 2008. In 2017, he also received a master's degree in educational leadership from Keene State College.
During the 2017-2018 school year, Conway was also honored with ConVal's Outstanding Teacher Award.
Additionally, Conway is passionate about coaching and served as head coach for high school and college-aged baseball players in Bedford. He was recognized as the youngest coach in the history of American Legion baseball to bring a team to the World Series.
"I am so excited to begin this new role and to be given the opportunity to continue to serve the ConVal School District," said Assistant Principal Conway. "My last few years at SMS have been nothing but rewarding and I am grateful for the opportunity to remain a part of the school community for years to come.
The search for a replacement for Conway as assistant principal will begin immediately.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders is pleased to announce that Timothy Conway has been selected as the new principal of ConVal School District’s South Meadow School.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tim into his new role as principal. He consistently goes above and beyond his regular responsibilities in efforts to make South Meadow School a better place for both students and faculty,”
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13717 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-05-10 10:51:55 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-10 14:51:55 [post_content] =>Have you recently done a "Spring Cleaning" and find yourself with a lot of "extra" items that you'd like to move on?
The Class of 2024 is happy to offer the community an opportunity and space to sell those items while maximizing the amount of potential customers.
When: Saturday, May 29, 2021 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: CVHS parking lot
Who: Anyone!
Cost: $20 for 2 parking spaces (to allow vendors to park cars at their "site"); $10 for table rental
Vendor spaces are still available, go to this form to sign up. Spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. No electricity will be available. Spaces are not officially reserved until payment is received.
COVID-19 Safety protocols are a priority of the ConVal School District. All participants of this event are required to wear masks, and hand sanitization stations will be available.
Questions? Please contact Jen Kiley at jkiley@conval.edu.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Have you recently done a “Spring Cleaning” and find yourself with a lot of “extra” items that you’d like to move on?
The Class of 2024 is happy to offer the community an opportunity and space to sell those items while maximizing the amount of potential customers.
When: Saturday, May 29,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13610 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-05-09 02:00:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-09 06:00:00 [post_content] =>Senior Prom is coming up! The event will be held at ConVal on Thursday, June 10, 2021 and the theme will be “A Tropical Night.”
There will be dancing, food, and fun, including catered appetizers, a photo booth, bonfire, and fireworks. The band will be Northern Stone featuring our own Mr. Lambert and Mr. Wozmak!
Seniors can purchase tickets in the link before school, starting in May.
Outside guests will need approval by the administration, please see Mr. Bartsch for the form. As a school-sponsored event, district mitigation measures will be observed, including the wearing of masks.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Senior Prom is coming up! The event will be held at ConVal on Thursday, June 10, 2021 and the theme will be “A Tropical Night.”
There will be dancing, food, and fun, including catered appetizers, a photo booth, bonfire, and fireworks. The band will be Northern Stone featuring our own Mr. Lambert and Mr.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [6] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13636 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-05-07 17:04:42 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-07 21:04:42 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for May 7, 2021.
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [7] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1617 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-05-07 15:47:08 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-07 19:47:08 [post_content] =>A huge thank you to all who helped make teacher appreciation week special for our amazing teachers!!!
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- PTO Raffle Drawing on May 17th
- Assembly on Friday, May 21st at 11:30am via Zoom: First Grade will share their learning
- May 21st is Virtual Paint Night with Mr. Shultz via Zoom
A huge thank you to all who helped make teacher appreciation week special for our amazing teachers!!!
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- PTO Raffle Drawing on May 17th
- Assembly on Friday, May 21st at 11:30am via Zoom: First Grade will share their learning
- May 21st is Virtual Paint Night with Mr.
The first week of May marked Teacher Appreciation Week, with many students expressing their thanks to the educators at ConVal Regional High School.
On Friday, student organizations like the National Honors Society provided pizza and treats for lunch. Teachers and paraprofessionals were also treated to a free car wash that was held in the drop-off loop near the gym.
Thank you to everyone who made Teacher Appreciation Week such a great success!
[qms_post_excerpt] => The first week of May marked Teacher Appreciation Week, with many students expressing their thanks to the educators at ConVal Regional High School.
On Friday, student organizations like the National Honors Society provided pizza and treats for lunch. Teachers and paraprofessionals were also treated to a free car wash that was held in the drop-off loop near the gym.
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [11] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1711 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-05-07 10:32:58 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-07 14:32:58 [post_content] =>The blustery wind made the parachute toss tricky, but students still had fun!
[post_title] => Practicing Cooperation with a Parachute Toss! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => practicing-cooperation-with-a-parachute-toss [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-05-07 10:32:59 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-05-07 14:32:59 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1711 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/05/07/practicing-cooperation-with-a-parachute-toss/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/parachute-scaled.jpg [1] => 2560 [2] => 2560 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/parachute-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/parachute-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/parachute-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/parachute-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/parachute-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/parachute-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/parachute-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/parachute-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>The blustery wind made the parachute toss tricky, but students still had fun!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [12] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1710 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-05-07 10:31:17 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-07 14:31:17 [post_content] =>Teams started off Field Day with a competitive round of Rock, Paper, Scissors!
[post_title] => Rock, Paper, Scissors! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => rock-paper-scissors [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-05-07 10:31:18 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-05-07 14:31:18 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1710 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/05/07/rock-paper-scissors/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/rock-paper.jpg [1] => 958 [2] => 958 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/rock-paper-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/rock-paper-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/rock-paper-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/rock-paper-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/rock-paper-958x720.jpg [1] => 958 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Teams started off Field Day with a competitive round of Rock, Paper, Scissors!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [13] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1703 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-05-07 10:29:46 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-07 14:29:46 [post_content] =>GES enjoyed our very own field day and played lots of different yard games at one station, including a giant jenga game!
[post_title] => Giant Jenga! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => giant-jenga [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-05-07 10:29:47 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-05-07 14:29:47 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1703 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/05/07/giant-jenga/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/jenga-scaled.jpg [1] => 2560 [2] => 2560 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/jenga-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/jenga-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/jenga-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/jenga-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/jenga-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/jenga-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/jenga-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/05/jenga-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>GES enjoyed our very own field day and played lots of different yard games at one station, including a giant jenga game!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [14] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5090 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2021-05-07 10:10:30 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-07 14:10:30 [post_content] =>Mrs. Topping's first grade class experienced their first garden day by getting their hands dirty.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Mrs. Topping’s first grade class experienced their first garden day by getting their hands dirty.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [15] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4778 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-05-06 08:54:08 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-06 12:54:08 [post_content] =>Please click on this link to access the monthly nurses’ newsletter online.
[post_title] => Nurses Newsletter For May Now Available Online [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => nurses-newsletter-for-may-now-available-online [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-05-06 08:54:09 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-05-06 12:54:09 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://convalsd.net/?p=4778 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://convalsd.net/nurses-newsletter-for-may-now-available-online/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nurse-Alert-4.png [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nurse-Alert-4-300x300.png [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nurse-Alert-4-150x150.png [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nurse-Alert-4-270x270.png [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nurse-Alert-4-750x720.png [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Please click on this link to access the monthly nurses’ newsletter online.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [16] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13575 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-05-04 10:51:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-04 14:51:00 [post_content] =>May is national Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental health is a topic that impacts all of us and we want to encourage opportunities to open up a dialog as a school community. Therefore, on Friday, May 7, there will be an alternate schedule in order to allow for time in TASC to view the final installment of the Mental Health Film Trilogy: Angst.
According to the movie's website, "Angst removes the stigma and opens up the conversation around anxiety, helping people understand and manage their symptoms, and when to reach out for help. Most importantly, it shows people that they are not alone, and that anxiety is 100% treatable."
The film is very well done. Angst is 56 minutes long, and the revised schedule allows 16 minutes for follow-up discussion or activities.
Coping with anxiety is an increasingly important aspect of mental health for our teens at ConVal, and students will benefit from the opportunity to view the film and from the willingness of our staff to model a willingness to talk about mental health and wellbeing. To learn more about the film, you can view the website here: indieflix.com/angst. For the YouTube trailer, click here.
[post_title] => School Counseling Department Holds Screening Of "Angst" [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => school-counseling-department-holds-screening-of-angst [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-05-07 09:10:40 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-05-07 13:10:40 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13575 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/school-counseling-department-holds-screening-of-angst/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/05/Angst-Indieflix.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/05/Angst-Indieflix-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/05/Angst-Indieflix-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/05/Angst-Indieflix-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/05/Angst-Indieflix-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>May is national Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental health is a topic that impacts all of us and we want to encourage opportunities to open up a dialog as a school community. Therefore, on Friday, May 7, there will be an alternate schedule in order to allow for time in TASC to view the final installment of the Mental Health Film Trilogy: Angst.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [17] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4751 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-05-04 00:24:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-04 04:24:35 [post_content] =>Educators have been as important as ever over the last year, making a positive impact in their students’ lives and helping them not only maintain and continue their learning, but also keeping them connected to the school community and providing a much-needed sense of normalcy.
For Educator Appreciation Week, we want to give thanks to all of our ConVal educators for their tireless efforts to keep their students engaged no matter the circumstances, as well as their ability to adapt and modify their approach to meet students’ needs.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Educators have been as important as ever over the last year, making a positive impact in their students’ lives and helping them not only maintain and continue their learning, but also keeping them connected to the school community and providing a much-needed sense of normalcy.
For Educator Appreciation Week, we want to give thanks to all of our ConVal educators for their tireless efforts to keep their students engaged no matter the circumstances,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [18] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13578 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-05-02 15:14:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-05-02 19:14:00 [post_content] =>As we all have witnessed this past year, it takes very special individuals to ensure that every student has the tools they need to reach their full potential. Teachers and paraprofessionals have successfully negotiated multiple modes of teaching — virtual, in-person, and a mix of both —, they have weathered outdoor and indoor instruction, and have made or maintained important personal connections with students.
They have provided a sense of stability and a focus on progress in learning despite the many challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, including varying state mandates, constantly changing schedules, and vigilant support of mitigation strategies to keep everyone safe.
Please join us in celebrating the dedication and professionalism of our educators this coming week by reaching out to your student's teachers and paraprofessionals with a word of appreciation.
Teacher Appreciation Week is an annual event sponsored by the National Parent Teacher Association and many schools, including ConVal High School, join in celebrating teachers with the hashtag #ThankATeacher.
[post_title] => May 3-7 Is Teacher Appreciation Week! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => may-3-7-is-teacher-appreciation-week [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-30 08:16:33 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-30 12:16:33 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13578 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/may-3-7-is-teacher-appreciation-week/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/04/ConVal-Teacher-Appreciation-20210429.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/04/ConVal-Teacher-Appreciation-20210429-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/04/ConVal-Teacher-Appreciation-20210429-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/04/ConVal-Teacher-Appreciation-20210429-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/04/ConVal-Teacher-Appreciation-20210429-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>As we all have witnessed this past year, it takes very special individuals to ensure that every student has the tools they need to reach their full potential. Teachers and paraprofessionals have successfully negotiated multiple modes of teaching — virtual, in-person, and a mix of both —, they have weathered outdoor and indoor instruction, and have made or maintained important personal connections with students.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [19] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13580 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-30 12:17:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-30 16:17:00 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for April 30, 2021.
[post_title] => ConVal Weekly News April 30, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-weekly-news-april-30-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-30 08:20:45 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-30 12:20:45 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13580 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-weekly-news-april-30-2021/ [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 April 30, 2021.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [20] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4748 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-28 09:45:54 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-28 13:45:54 [post_content] =>Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and Director of Student Services Cari Christian-Coates are pleased to announce the panelists for the District’s final webinar on student mental health next month.
The District will hold an online viewing of “Angst” on Wednesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. The film is designed to raise awareness about anxiety, especially in youths, and help identify resources and ways they can receive support. The film is rated for those ages 10 and older.
The panelists are:
- Karin Gornick, the Emmy award-winning producer of “Angst,” has been creating social impact projects and films for broadcast, nonprofit organizations, and corporations for 25 years. She has developed projects for CNN, Discovery Channel, PBS, The Kaufmann Foundation, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, and Common Sense Media. “Angst” was inspired in part by Gornick’s journey searching for help with her teenage son’s anxiety disorder and learning how much hope and help there is for treating mental health challenges.
- Tim Cotreau, Director of School Counseling for the ConVal School District, worked as a school counselor for 12 years before joining ConVal in 2020. Cotreau has a Master’s degree in counseling from the University of New Hampshire, and a Bachelor’s degree in history and sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Judith Winters is the middle school counselor in the ConVal District, and previously worked as the elementary school counselor. Winters has a Bachelor’s degree in Religion from Duke University, a Master’s degree in Elementary Math Education from Boston University, and a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Rivier University.
After the film, panelists will discuss the film and how students can apply the lessons learned. Parents and guardians will be able to ask questions.
“Angst” is the third in a trilogy of films the District has shown during the 2020-21 school year. In October, “The Upstanders” discussed resilience, attention, and the power of connection to end bullying and the brain science behind cyber-bullying, bullying among friends, families, and co-workers. In February, “Like” explored the impact of social media on people’s lives, the effects of technology on the brain, and taught viewers how to self-regulate their social media use.
Registration here is required.
For the link or for information about the event, please contact Cari Christian-Coates at ccoates@conval.edu or by calling 603-924-7503 ext. 2048.
[post_title] => Webinar On Youth Anxiety Following Screening Of "Angst" [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => district-wide-webinar-on-youth-anxiety-following-screening-of-angst [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-28 09:46:48 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-28 13:46:48 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://convalsd.net/?p=4748 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://convalsd.net/district-wide-webinar-on-youth-anxiety-following-screening-of-angst/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and Director of Student Services Cari Christian-Coates are pleased to announce the panelists for the District’s final webinar on student mental health next month.
The District will hold an online viewing of “Angst” on Wednesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. The film is designed to raise awareness about anxiety,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [21] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2703 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-04-26 10:51:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-26 14:51:36 [post_content] =>On Monday morning, April 26, 2021, Antrim Police Chief Scott Lester was invited to AES to receive a handmade gift from staff and students in honor of his retirement at the end of this week. During a short presentation that was on Zoom for the entire school, Principal Syre-Hager honored Chief Lester with an original piece of artwork by Muzart teacher Carole Storro. Mrs. Storro invited all staff and students to contribute to the artwork prior to presenting it, so it truly is a gift from the heart from the entire AES educational community. Chief Lester was also presented with a peace lily as a thank you for keeping the peace in Antrim for the last 13 years. Chief Lester accepted the gift gratefully as cheers from across the school erupted.
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [22] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4441 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-26 10:05:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-26 14:05:00 [post_content] =>April 26, 2021
Good Morning 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 (within 3 feet for a total of 10 cumulative minutes or more, beginning 2 days prior to first illness onset or collection of positive test, whichever is earlier) with the infected person.
The staff and students of GBS have done a wonderful job of working within the mitigation strategies of our reopening plan. At this point there is no need to change our instructional model. Anytime a student or staff member is potentially exposed they receive a phone call from the appropriate building administrator.
The safety of our children, employees, and community is our top priority. To ensure your health and safety, we have been following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. In addition, we should all take the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
- 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 close contact with others. When outside your home, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.
- 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 if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
If you have questions please do not hesitate to reach out directly to me at ksaunders@conval.edu.
Best,
Kimberly
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[qms_post_excerpt] => April 26, 2021
Good Morning 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 (within 3 feet for a total of 10 cumulative minutes or more,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Great Brook School [school_color] => #900701 [qms_source] => gbs ) [23] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1602 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-26 09:13:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-26 13:13:33 [post_content] =>The students had a great time celebrating Earth Day on Thursday! They participated in fun activities including Earth Day art where they made projects for Children and the Arts...
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- NHSAS (3rd/4th grade only): May 4th - 6th
- Kindergarten Assembly Presentation on May 7th at 11:30pm via Zoom
The students had a great time celebrating Earth Day on Thursday! They participated in fun activities including Earth Day art where they made projects for Children and the Arts…
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- NHSAS (3rd/4th grade only): May 4th – 6th
- Kindergarten Assembly Presentation on May 7th at 11:30pm via Zoom
The ConVal School District has been fortunate to be involved in the viewings of 3 movies as part of a mental health trilogy. We have had community viewings for UPSTANDERS in October and LIKE in February. The final movie, ANGST will be shown to the community on May 5th from 6-8 PM. Please follow this link to register your family to view the community viewing of ANGST.
ANGST: On top of academic and social stress, the uncertainty and fears of this past pandemic year have brought all of us a lot more anxiety than before. Angst helps break this down, explaining what’s going on, and what we can do about it to help both ourselves and others. It features World Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps, experts in the field, and regular teenagers.
[post_title] => Mental Health Film Trilogy Part 3 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => mental-health-film-trilogy-part-3 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-26 10:19:48 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-26 14:19:48 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://gbs.convalsd.net/?p=4439 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://gbs.convalsd.net/2021/04/25/mental-health-film-trilogy-part-3/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/04/Promote-Your-Screening-Angst-06.jpg [1] => 1081 [2] => 1081 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/04/Promote-Your-Screening-Angst-06-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/04/Promote-Your-Screening-Angst-06-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/04/Promote-Your-Screening-Angst-06-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/04/Promote-Your-Screening-Angst-06-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/04/Promote-Your-Screening-Angst-06-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/04/Promote-Your-Screening-Angst-06-1081x720.jpg [1] => 1081 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>The ConVal School District has been fortunate to be involved in the viewings of 3 movies as part of a mental health trilogy. We have had community viewings for UPSTANDERS in October and LIKE in February. The final movie, ANGST will be shown to the community on May 5th from 6-8 PM. Please follow this link to register your family to view the community viewing of ANGST.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Great Brook School [school_color] => #900701 [qms_source] => gbs ) [25] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13551 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-24 19:34:34 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-24 23:34:34 [post_content] =>On Saturday, April 24, sophomores Callie Boisvert and Abbey Shumway organized a 5k run to raise awareness around mental illness and suicide.
All participants received yellow T-shirts, there was a great raffle thanks to donations from local businesses, and there was a bake sale with delicious treats.
"I am so proud of Callie and Abbey for taking the initiative to plan the Break the Silence 5K for suicide awareness and prevention," said principal Heather McKillop. "It is imperative that we create a safe space for students to engage in dialogue about mental health. I was fortunate to talk to students and families prior to the run, and was so impressed by all of the efforts many of our students did in advance to make this event such a success."
Guest speaker Robbie Millward spoke about his own experience with suicide and friends and family who have experienced it as well.
Students made and hung motivational posters to encourage participants along the 3.1-mile running route (see photos below).
"This was a well-executed event and a great opportunity to come together as a community," said mathematics teacher Sarah Gilpatrick who participated in the event.
Callie Boisvert shared that the donations for suicide awareness and prevention amounted to close to $5,000. "I hope this is the beginning of a long-lasting tradition in our ConVal community as we continue to make effort to eradicate the stigma associated with mental health for years to come," McKillop said.
[qms_post_excerpt] => On Saturday, April 24, sophomores Callie Boisvert and Abbey Shumway organized a 5k run to raise awareness around mental illness and suicide.
All participants received yellow T-shirts, there was a great raffle thanks to donations from local businesses, and there was a bake sale with delicious treats.
“I am so proud of Callie and Abbey for taking the initiative to plan the Break the Silence 5K for suicide awareness and prevention,”
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [26] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1947 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2021-04-24 09:49:59 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-24 13:49:59 [post_content] =>DCS students enjoyed storied told by Len Cabral. Thanks to the PTO for supporting this treasured visit!
[post_title] => Storyteller, Len Cabral visits DCS virtually [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => storyteller-len-cabral-visits-dcs-virtually [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-24 09:53:55 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-24 13:53:55 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/?p=1947 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/2021/04/24/storyteller-len-cabral-visits-dcs-virtually/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/04/LCK1.jpg [1] => 460 [2] => 460 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/04/LCK1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/04/LCK1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/04/LCK1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>DCS students enjoyed storied told by Len Cabral. Thanks to the PTO for supporting this treasured visit!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [27] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1946 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2021-04-24 09:45:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-24 13:45:18 [post_content] =>DCS students have been busy! Kindergarten students picked up acorns, 1st and 2nd graders helped with brush clean up, and 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders have swept sand off the play areas and moved a garden bed, as well as picking up bruch. All students helped plants flowers in honor of Earth Day. It is great to be outside!
[post_title] => Spring means getting outside! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => spring-means-getting-outside [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-24 09:47:53 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-24 13:47:53 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/?p=1946 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/2021/04/24/spring-means-getting-outside/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/04/web.jpg [1] => 460 [2] => 460 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/04/web-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/04/web-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/04/web-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>DCS students have been busy! Kindergarten students picked up acorns, 1st and 2nd graders helped with brush clean up, and 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders have swept sand off the play areas and moved a garden bed, as well as picking up bruch. All students helped plants flowers in honor of Earth Day. It is great to be outside!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [28] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13537 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-24 06:11:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-24 10:11:00 [post_content] =>The ConVal School District encourages the community to participate in a 5K run this weekend to raise money for suicide awareness and prevention.
All proceeds from the “Break the Silence” run on Saturday, April 24, at ConVal Regional High School will support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. ConVal sophomores Callie Boisvert and Abbey Shumway organized the run.
“This is an important issue. It needs to be talked about,” Boisvert said. “People of all ages need to be able to cope with mental illness and know that it is okay to reach out and get help. It’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy. AFSP lists suicide as the eighth leading cause of death in New Hampshire, and the second-leading cause among those aged 10 to 34.
“We want to break the stigma on mental health. Mental illness is serious for all ages,” Shumway said. “As a community we need to raise awareness and ‘break the silence,’ and help people know what to do, how to handle it, and know that people are here for them.”
Boisvert and Shumway have raised almost $1,000 in online donations and invite the community to support the cause by attending on Saturday. Principal Heather McKillop will be among the runners supporting the students and their effort.
Those interested may register from 8-8:30 a.m. for the race that begins at 9 a.m., or register from 11-11:30 a.m. for the race that begins at 12 p.m. A donation of $20 is suggested. Other events include a bake sale, raffle, and a guest speaker who will share their family’s struggle with mental health issues and how they have coped.
“Mental health is a critically important issue in our state and country, one that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders said. “I commend Callie and Abbey for raising awareness and ask the ConVal community to support them in this cause.”
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All proceeds from the “Break the Silence” run on Saturday, April 24, at ConVal Regional High School will support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. ConVal sophomores Callie Boisvert and Abbey Shumway organized the run.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [29] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13541 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-23 22:53:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-24 02:53:00 [post_content] =>Structure-function relationships in nature are a main theme in the Life Sciences. In AP Biology, students study the structures of flowers that allow them to carry out their function.
"The function of a flower is to produce seeds," explained AP Biology teacher Dr. Moira Milne. "Through dissection, students get to examine up close all the reproductive parts of the flower, the fruit, and the seeds."
[qms_post_excerpt] => Structure-function relationships in nature are a main theme in the Life Sciences. In AP Biology, students study the structures of flowers that allow them to carry out their function.
“The function of a flower is to produce seeds,” explained AP Biology teacher Dr. Moira Milne. “Through dissection, students get to examine up close all the reproductive parts of the flower,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [30] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13550 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-23 16:32:47 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-23 20:32:47 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for April 23, 2021.
[post_title] => ConVal Weekly News April 23, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-weekly-news-april-23-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-23 16:33:34 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-23 20:33:34 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13550 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-weekly-news-april-23-2021/ [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 April 23, 2021.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [31] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4731 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-23 14:38:57 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-23 18:38:57 [post_content] =>The ConVal School District announces that four more school districts will sign on as co-plaintiffs in the District’s lawsuit against the State of New Hampshire over education funding.
The Fall Mountain, Claremont, Newport and Hillsboro-Deering School Districts join the ConVal, Monadnock, Mascenic and Winchester School Districts in arguing that New Hampshire does not meet its constitutional obligation to provide adequate funding for all students.
ConVal and its co-plaintiffs argue that base adequacy is not sufficient to fund an adequate education and falls far short of funding services, positions, and items that the State requires school districts to provide. In 2019 districts received $3,636 per student in base adequacy.
In March the Supreme Court of New Hampshire returned the lawsuit to Superior Court Judge David Ruoff and rejected the state’s requests to dismiss it. Ruoff will hold hearings that will allow ConVal and its co-plaintiffs to present factual evidence that the state underfunds education. An evidentiary hearing is unlikely to be held until summer 2022.
Ruoff on Wednesday, April 21, allowed other school districts 30 days to join the ConVal lawsuit.
“For nearly 30 years the State of New Hampshire has ignored the spirit of the original Claremont funding decision. As a result it has shifted its responsibility to local communities, creating funding inequities across the state,” Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders, Superintendent of ConVal School District, said. “We welcome the Fall Mountain, Claremont, Newport and Hillsboro-Deering School Districts, and encourage other districts to join us in ensuring the state meets its constitutional responsibility to the children of New Hampshire.”
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The Fall Mountain, Claremont, Newport and Hillsboro-Deering School Districts join the ConVal, Monadnock, Mascenic and Winchester School Districts in arguing that New Hampshire does not meet its constitutional obligation to provide adequate funding for all students.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [32] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5081 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2021-04-23 13:19:09 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-23 17:19:09 [post_content] =>Mrs. Christensen's kindergarten class made necklaces to celebrate Earth Day. Here are a few examples....
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Mrs. Christensen’s kindergarten class made necklaces to celebrate Earth Day. Here are a few examples….
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [33] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2696 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-04-23 10:13:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-23 14:13:05 [post_content] =>Another sure sign of spring are tadpoles. Do you know what the will grow into?
[post_title] => Got tadpoles? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => got-tadpoles [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-23 10:13:06 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-23 14:13:06 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2696 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2021/04/23/got-tadpoles/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/Tadpoles-e1619187057100.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/Tadpoles-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/Tadpoles-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/Tadpoles-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/Tadpoles-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/Tadpoles-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/Tadpoles-1512x720.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Another sure sign of spring are tadpoles. Do you know what the will grow into?
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [34] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4917 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-04-22 15:58:02 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-22 19:58:02 [post_content] =>Principal O'Bryant takes on the Green Pod Jump Rope Challenge during recess at SMS.
[post_title] => Green Pod Jump Rope Challenge [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => green-pod-jump-rope-challenge [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-22 15:58:03 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-22 19:58:03 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://sms.convalsd.net/?p=4917 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://sms.convalsd.net/2021/04/22/green-pod-jump-rope-challenge/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/OBryant-Jump-Rope-.jpeg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/OBryant-Jump-Rope--300x300.jpeg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/OBryant-Jump-Rope--150x150.jpeg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/OBryant-Jump-Rope--270x270.jpeg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/OBryant-Jump-Rope--750x720.jpeg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Principal O’Bryant takes on the Green Pod Jump Rope Challenge during recess at SMS.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [35] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4912 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-04-22 15:27:21 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-22 19:27:21 [post_content] =>Students in the Purple Pod Mrs. Decibus Science class have been studying magnetism, electricity, and electromagnets. Their final project of the unit was to design and build an electromagnetic fishing pole and participate in a fishing derby where they fished for "paperclip" fish. Their fishing pole had to have a switch and an electromagnet. To get to this point, students had to determine three variables that they were going to test to create the best fishing pole they could. Students had one swipe over the pile of magnets to see how many they could attract. Pictured here is the winner of the derby with Mrs. O'Bryant.
[post_title] => Purple Pod Science Class [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => purple-pod [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-22 15:47:14 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-22 19:47:14 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://sms.convalsd.net/?p=4912 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://sms.convalsd.net/2021/04/22/purple-pod/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/Fishing-Derby-Purple-Pod-Winner-.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/Fishing-Derby-Purple-Pod-Winner--300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/Fishing-Derby-Purple-Pod-Winner--150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/Fishing-Derby-Purple-Pod-Winner--270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/Fishing-Derby-Purple-Pod-Winner--750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Students in the Purple Pod Mrs. Decibus Science class have been studying magnetism, electricity, and electromagnets. Their final project of the unit was to design and build an electromagnetic fishing pole and participate in a fishing derby where they fished for “paperclip” fish. Their fishing pole had to have a switch and an electromagnet. To get to this point,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [36] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2693 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-04-21 10:42:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-21 14:42:18 [post_content] =>Outside the First Friends area at AES, spring flowers and tricycles are a sure sign of spring!
[post_title] => Tricycles and Flowers at AES [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => tricycles-and-flowers-at-aes [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-21 12:37:12 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-21 16:37:12 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2693 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2021/04/21/tricycles-and-flowers-at-aes/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/FF2-scaled-e1619016071765.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/FF2-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/FF2-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/FF2-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/FF2-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/FF2-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/FF2-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/FF2-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/FF2-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Outside the First Friends area at AES, spring flowers and tricycles are a sure sign of spring!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [37] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5071 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2021-04-21 10:13:43 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-21 14:13:43 [post_content] =>Outdoor learning delivers many benefits -- reducing stress, improving moods, boosting concentration, and increasing a child's engagement at school.
[post_title] => Outdoor Learning [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => outdoor-learning [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-21 10:13:45 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-21 14:13:45 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://pes.convalsd.net/?p=5071 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://pes.convalsd.net/2021/04/21/outdoor-learning/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/04/IMG_1855-2.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/04/IMG_1855-2-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/04/IMG_1855-2-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/04/IMG_1855-2-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/04/IMG_1855-2-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Outdoor learning delivers many benefits — reducing stress, improving moods, boosting concentration, and increasing a child’s engagement at school.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [38] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4716 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-21 00:31:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-21 04:31:18 [post_content] =>Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Forrest, who oversees the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the ConVal School District, recently gave two presentations to the School Board.
The first presentation addressed the learning loss that students in all grades experienced as the COVID pandemic showed negative impacts on learning, beginning in the second half of the 2019-2020 school year.
"A review of fall assessment data nationwide revealed that students, on average, were about one and a half months behind where they would typically be in reading and about three months behind in where they would typically be in math as a result of the 'shutdown' last spring," Dr. Forrest noted.
For the slide deck that covers the first portion of the two-part presentation, please click here.
The second presentation addressed the strategies that are required to achieve successful learning recovery across a broad spectrum of focus areas through the 2021-2022 school year and beyond.
These solution-oriented approaches include, among others:
- expanded learning time — before, during, and after school as well as during the summer months — for both existing academic programming and through high-intensity tutoring;
- learning acceleration based on a focus on vertically-aligned priority standards in ELA/literacy and mathematics; and
- attention to social-emotional learning, including the creation of supportive environments for self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
The second presentation contains detailed recommendations for the elementary school, middle school, and high school levels in the ConVal School District. It also lays out what the projected cost factors are that will be associated with the implementation of the learning recovery plan, from professional development opportunities for existing teachers and paraprofessionals to required new staffing.
"All costs associated with the key recommendations of the learning recovery plan will be covered using federal grant monies," Dr. Forrest concluded. "By the same token, any additional positions would be temporary in nature and also be grant funded."
For the slide deck of the second presentation, please click here.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Forrest, who oversees the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the ConVal School District, recently gave two presentations to the School Board.
The first presentation addressed the learning loss that students in all grades experienced as the COVID pandemic showed negative impacts on learning, beginning in the second half of the 2019-2020 school year.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [39] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13546 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-19 15:13:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-19 19:13:00 [post_content] =>On Beach Day last week, Anatomy & Physiology II students dissected pig hearts.
ConVal’s Athletic Director, John Reitnauer, led the dissection as a guest speaker.
He was assisted by Anatomy Teacher Carol Young and Keene State College student teacher, Jordyn Burke.
[qms_post_excerpt] => On Beach Day last week, Anatomy & Physiology II students dissected pig hearts.
ConVal’s Athletic Director, John Reitnauer, led the dissection as a guest speaker.
He was assisted by Anatomy Teacher Carol Young and Keene State College student teacher, Jordyn Burke.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [40] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13517 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-16 15:12:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-16 19:12:00 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for April 16, 2021.
[post_title] => ConVal Weekly News April 16, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-weekly-news-april-16-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-16 11:13:45 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-16 15:13:45 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13517 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-weekly-news-april-16-2021/ [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 April 16, 2021.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [41] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13519 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-16 15:11:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-16 19:11:31 [post_content] =>Pursuant to Governor Sununu's Emergency Order #89, beginning the week of April 19, all students will have the opportunity for in-person learning five days a week.
The following sets forth the ConVal Regional High School's procedure for implementing the order with an early release schedule on Fridays, starting on Friday, April 23.
[table id=41 /]- The morning arrival time will remain the same, and we will utilize the same screening protocol in the morning as students arrive.
- All blocks will be utilized for academic intervention, recovery, or enrichment. Remote-only students will still be able to remote in to each respective class block.
- All blocks will be of equal duration (40 mins) which will allow teachers to conduct academic interventions with students during this dedicated time. Setting aside TASC time during regular school days (Mon-Thu) will be at the teacher’s discretion based on the needs of their students.
- The final block of the day will be devoted to connecting homeroom teachers and TASC students in person. Dismissal will be at 11:15 am with a grab-and-go lunch available as students depart campus.
- Transportation will continue to be offered in the same capacity as it is now.
If you have any questions, please contact Heather McKillop at hmckillop@conval.edu.
[post_title] => New Friday Schedule At ConVal Starting April 23, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => new-friday-schedule-at-conval-high-school-starting-april-23-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-16 15:25:31 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-16 19:25:31 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13519 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/new-friday-schedule-at-conval-high-school-starting-april-23-2021/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ConVal-Outside-202005.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ConVal-Outside-202005-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ConVal-Outside-202005-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ConVal-Outside-202005-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ConVal-Outside-202005-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Pursuant to Governor Sununu’s Emergency Order #89, beginning the week of April 19, all students will have the opportunity for in-person learning five days a week.
The following sets forth the ConVal Regional High School’s procedure for implementing the order with an early release schedule on Fridays, starting on Friday,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [42] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5054 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2021-04-16 08:46:41 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-16 12:46:41 [post_content] =>Mrs. Topping's class designed, and built rock towers.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Mrs. Topping’s class designed, and built rock towers.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [43] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13509 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-15 15:31:57 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-15 19:31:57 [post_content] =>Students who will attend ConVal High School in the fall of 2021 will find a brand-new learning opportunity at the Region 14 Applied Technology Center (ATC): the building of a street-legal electrical car that is based on a kit provided by the California-based company SwitchLab.
ATC Director Jen Kiley pursued this grant-based project with a funding request in January of this year. She envisioned the different strands of career and technical education (CTE) at ConVal contributing to an assignment with a shared focus, one that would allow students to gain knowledge and skills by engaging with an authentic challenge and working together for an extended period of time.
While students in the automotive program would address the mechanical aspects of building the car from the kit, students enrolled in robotics, computer programming, and networking classes could work to adapt the car’s electronics. In addition, graphic communication students could learn how to design skins for the car, similar to the car wraps made from vinyl films. For business students, there could even be a connection to local businesses if they wanted to advertise on the student-designed car wraps, Kiley explained.
Besides its wide-ranging applicability to different CTE curricular areas, a key benefit of the program is that the kit is reusable, Kiley noted. The car can be put together, taken apart, and reconfigured by different students the next year. The SwitchLab e-car kit is expected to last for at least ten years, which allows several generations of ATC students to acquire sought-after skills in the rapidly expanding area of electric vehicle design and maintenance.
According to its website, the SwitchLab is an all-inclusive, turn-key program with different vehicle options. The kit includes the chassis, AC, DC, or permanent magnet drive system, battery, all required wiring, lights, seats, seat belts, and windscreen. The kit is expected to arrive before the end of the school year, Kiley said, in order to give instructors an opportunity to get familiar with its components before students will work on it in the fall.
To explore a YouTube playlist of SwitchLab videos where you can see the finished cars in action, please click here. To read Jack Rooney's related Keene Sentinel article on the electric car project at ConVal, please click here.
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ATC Director Jen Kiley pursued this grant-based project with a funding request in January of this year.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [44] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4904 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-04-15 12:05:30 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-15 16:05:30 [post_content] =>Pursuant to Governor Sununu's Emergency Order #89, beginning the week of April 19, all students will have the opportunity for in-person learning five days a week.
The following explains the middle school procedure for implementing the order with an early release schedule on Fridays, starting on Friday, April 23. Students who have chosen in-person learning are expected to attend in person Monday through Friday. Students who have chosen remote learning, will still remote into their classes Monday - Friday.
Please click here for the revised Friday Schedule. (All blocks will be utilized for academic intervention, recovery, or enrichment.)
Bus transportation will be provided at 11:15 on Fridays for students who are currently on bus routes.
On Wednesdays, students will be able to sign up for a grab-and-go lunch that will be distributed as the students leave on Friday.
Thank you for your support throughout the year with our many changes based on guidance from the CDC and the Governor.
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The following explains the middle school procedure for implementing the order with an early release schedule on Fridays, starting on Friday, April 23. Students who have chosen in-person learning are expected to attend in person Monday through Friday.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [45] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13503 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-15 11:01:39 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-15 15:01:39 [post_content] =>In a demonstration of both school pride and community spirit, the ConVal Class of 2024 has committed itself to a highway cleanup project for the next two years. For their commitment to remove litter four times a year from a two-mile section of Highway 202 leading north to Hancock and Antrim, the class is being recognized on the Adopt-A-Highway sign at the jug handle leading to the school entrance.
The idea originated with the freshman class advisors Jen Kiley and Jim Wickham. "At the beginning of March, I noticed that the Adopt-A-Highway sign across from ConVal, near the Cornucopia greenhouses, was available," Kiley said. "So I contacted the state highway department to find out more about the program."
"Jim and I spoke with the Class of 2024 officers, and they agreed that this would be a good opportunity to give back to the community and lend visibility to our class," Kiley continued. "We are hoping to schedule our first cleanup for early May."
[qms_post_excerpt] => In a demonstration of both school pride and community spirit, the ConVal Class of 2024 has committed itself to a highway cleanup project for the next two years. For their commitment to remove litter four times a year from a two-mile section of Highway 202 leading north to Hancock and Antrim, the class is being recognized on the Adopt-A-Highway sign at the jug handle leading to the school entrance.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [46] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4891 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-04-13 14:18:42 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-13 18:18:42 [post_content] =>South Meadow School will be offering Baseball, Softball and Running Club/Track and Field for students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 this spring.
For information regarding these sports, please click on the following documents:
Letter from Tod Silegy, SMS Athletic Director giving the requirements and rules for these programs this Spring.
South Meadow School Athletics Permission & Emergency Form - Completed form required by the first day of try outs.
COVID-19 Guidelines - Completed form required by first day of try outs.
[post_title] => SMS 2021 Spring Sports Information [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => sms-2021-spring-sports-information [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-13 15:22:18 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-13 19:22:18 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://sms.convalsd.net/?p=4891 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://sms.convalsd.net/2021/04/13/sms-2021-spring-sports-information/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/SMS-Athletics.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/SMS-Athletics-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/SMS-Athletics-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/SMS-Athletics-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/04/SMS-Athletics-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>South Meadow School will be offering Baseball, Softball and Running Club/Track and Field for students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 this spring.
For information regarding these sports, please click on the following documents:
Letter from Tod Silegy, SMS Athletic Director giving the requirements and rules for these programs this Spring.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [47] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1691 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-04-12 13:36:28 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-12 17:36:28 [post_content] =>Students have been enjoying time outside in the warmer temps. We've been learning the rules for lots of games to play outside in PE with Mrs. Parker.
[post_title] => Enjoying a game of 4-square at recess! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => enjoying-a-game-of-4-square-at-recess [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-12 13:36:29 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-12 17:36:29 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1691 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/04/12/enjoying-a-game-of-4-square-at-recess/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/foursquare.jpg [1] => 1936 [2] => 1936 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/foursquare-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/foursquare-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/foursquare-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/foursquare-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/foursquare-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/foursquare-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/foursquare-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Students have been enjoying time outside in the warmer temps. We’ve been learning the rules for lots of games to play outside in PE with Mrs. Parker.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [48] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1690 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-04-12 13:34:27 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-12 17:34:27 [post_content] =>Did you know that paper can hold the weight of books or other heavy items? It can when you fold and roll it to support the weight of the objects!
[post_title] => Another successful paper experiment in Miss Heard's 3rd grade class! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => another-successful-paper-experiment-in-miss-heards-3rd-grade-class [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-12 13:34:28 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-12 17:34:28 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1690 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/04/12/another-successful-paper-experiment-in-miss-heards-3rd-grade-class/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books.jpg [1] => 2023 [2] => 2023 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Did you know that paper can hold the weight of books or other heavy items? It can when you fold and roll it to support the weight of the objects!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [49] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1686 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-04-12 13:31:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-12 17:31:53 [post_content] =>Miss Heard's 3rd graders experimented with paper and built various structures to see which one would hold the most books. Students could fold or roll the paper any way they chose.
[post_title] => Is paper strong enough to hold a stack of books? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => is-paper-strong-enough-to-hold-a-stack-of-books [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-12 13:31:54 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-12 17:31:54 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1686 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/04/12/is-paper-strong-enough-to-hold-a-stack-of-books/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books2-scaled.jpg [1] => 2560 [2] => 2560 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books2-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books2-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books2-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books2-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books2-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books2-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books2-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/04/paper-books2-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Miss Heard’s 3rd graders experimented with paper and built various structures to see which one would hold the most books. Students could fold or roll the paper any way they chose.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [50] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4879 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-04-09 15:32:01 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-09 19:32:01 [post_content] =>SMS Artists in Mrs. Russell's art class created 3D Robots using colored pencils.
See below for some of their imaginative creations!
[qms_post_excerpt] => SMS Artists in Mrs. Russell’s art class created 3D Robots using colored pencils.
See below for some of their imaginative creations!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [51] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1581 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-09 15:21:51 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-09 19:21:51 [post_content] =>Happy April!!! The snow has melted, the sun is shining, and the students at HES have been hard at work. Kindergartners have been learning about number stories...
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- PTO Meeting on April 21st at 6pm via Zoom
- 3rd/4th Grade Assembly Presentation on April 23rd at 11:30pm via Zoom
Happy April!!! The snow has melted, the sun is shining, and the students at HES have been hard at work. Kindergartners have been learning about number stories…
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- PTO Meeting on April 21st at 6pm via Zoom
- 3rd/4th Grade Assembly Presentation on April 23rd at 11:30pm via Zoom
Please click on this link to access the monthly nurses' newsletter online.
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [53] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13482 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-09 11:58:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-09 15:58:11 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for April 9, 2021.
[post_title] => ConVal Weekly News April 9, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-weekly-news-april-9-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-09 11:58:13 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-09 15:58:13 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13482 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-weekly-news-april-9-2021/ [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 April 9, 2021.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [54] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13480 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-09 10:55:52 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-09 14:55:52 [post_content] =>We are so excited to finally announce that we are doing a musical this spring!
You will have to wait until Monday, April 12, to find out the title, but in the meantime, please review the information relating to the process we're using this year (attached below).
The show is 60-80 minutes long but it is NOT a Disney or Jr. title. We have a shorter amount of time than usual to prepare, so we're ready to hit the ground running!
We will have a meeting next Friday, April 16, from 2:35-4:00 pm in the ConVal Cafeteria for everyone interested in participating.
Please come! All are welcome! Bring friends! Share bit.ly/cvspringshow to link everyone to it easily!
Auditions are NOT required, but if there is a part you'd like to be considered for, you can prepare something to share with the directors at the meeting. Click here for the signup sheet.
Those not "auditioning" will be able to meet with us and say a quick hello, while also playing theatre games and getting to know our awesome theatrical community!
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing Liz Moore, Director, or Brian Moore, Music Director. We can't wait to get started!
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You will have to wait until Monday, April 12, to find out the title, but in the meantime, please review the information relating to the process we’re using this year (attached below).
The show is 60-80 minutes long but it is NOT a Disney or Jr.
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Spring means flowers, warmer weather and being outside again!
[post_title] => Spring is here! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => spring-is-here [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-09 10:00:03 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-09 14:00:03 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://pes.convalsd.net/?p=5050 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://pes.convalsd.net/2021/04/09/spring-is-here/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/04/IMG-7714-1.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/04/IMG-7714-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/04/IMG-7714-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/04/IMG-7714-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/04/IMG-7714-1-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] =>
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Spring means flowers, warmer weather and being outside again!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [56] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13477 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-08 14:31:54 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-08 18:31:54 [post_content] =>In order to accommodate the higher number of students who attend ConVal High School in person after the change to the non-cohort model on April 5, new procedures had to be implemented for many areas, including lunches.
Before the switchover, lunches were brought to the classrooms and eating lunch was flexible during Block 3, whenever there was a natural break in instruction. Now a new, more strictly timed lunch schedule is in place with three 30-minute lunch periods and 20 min spacing in between for cleaning. The new schedule was assigned to individual teachers based on class size, grade level, and subject.
Classes now must eat lunch during their assigned lunch period. Each Block 3 teacher works with their classes to designate half of their students to eat in the cafeteria and half to eat in their classroom. This assignment is the same for every day in a given week. New assignments can be made on the first school day of each week. Students not eating in the cafeteria remain with their Block 3 teacher for lunch.
Students who are getting school lunches pick them up in the cafeteria while observing physical distancing guidelines. Students who are eating in their classrooms return to class as soon as they have picked up their lunch. Those who remain in the caf use the mobile school cafeteria tables with seat limits — three students per round table and two per rectangular table.
Another effect of the changed lunch procedures has been the reopening of previously closed-off spaces. In the picture at the top of this post, teacher-administrator Carol Young checks on students eating lunch in the newly-reopened courtyard between the cafeteria and the ATC hallway.
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Before the switchover, lunches were brought to the classrooms and eating lunch was flexible during Block 3,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [57] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13469 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-07 07:48:20 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-07 11:48:20 [post_content] =>The ConVal Blue & Gold Cohort model, which had characterized in-person instruction at ConVal High School since September of last year, was suspended as of Monday, April 5. This was done to give all students the opportunity to attend school and join in-person learning together.
Even with the significantly higher number of students attending in person, the morning check-ins have run smoothly. Students have been exceptionally good in maintaining physical distancing guidelines and wearing masks as they arrive on campus.
Part of the success of the quicker morning procedures is that students and staff members have access to an online service provided by ConvenientMD that asks the screening questions and, based on the answers, issues a clearance for in-person participation for the day.
"The ConvenientMD COVID-19 Assessment and Screening tool has truly helped expedite our arrival process," principal Heather McKillop noted. When students have their clearance on their phones, all that remains is a mandatory temperature check at the door which speeds up the arrival procedure for each student and reduces wait time in line.
"We are hopeful that, by the end next week, the majority of our students will use this platform," McKillop said.
[qms_post_excerpt] => The ConVal Blue & Gold Cohort model, which had characterized in-person instruction at ConVal High School since September of last year, was suspended as of Monday, April 5. This was done to give all students the opportunity to attend school and join in-person learning together.
Even with the significantly higher number of students attending in person,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [58] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13364 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-03 16:19:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-03 20:19:00 [post_content] =>The Contoocook Valley Board of Realtors invites you to participate in a calendar drawing fundraiser to support a ConVal High School graduate in their pursuit of a post-secondary degree.
The scholarship will be awarded for "employment, extra-curricular activities, including sports, student groups, and community service, and academic performance," according to the Board of Realtors.
Here is how the contest works: To get into the raffle, all you need to do is buy a calendar for $10. Every day in April, a random drawing will be held to determine the daily prize winner. Prizes are listed in the calendar below.
All prizes have been donated by local businesses, artists, farms, and individuals. By entering, you are eligible to win:
- 4 Red Sox tickets/prime seating together
- artwork by Matt Patterson
- a photoshoot
- autographed Sy Montgomery books
- gift baskets
- jewelry
- $100 cash/debit cards
- hardware store gift cards
- gift cards to restaurants
and more.
All calendar sales are applied directly to the scholarship. There are no restrictions on the number of calendars you can buy. All calendars will be numbered to correspond to the purchasing individual.
On each day of the drawing, a Google random number generator will be utilized to draw the daily winner. All numbers are re-entered into the drawing, so there are multiple chances to win.
Winners will be notified via phone or email. Gift cards can be mailed. Local pickup is required of larger items and will be arranged with the winners.
For any additional details, please contact Karen Niemela at karen.niemela@beangroup.com.
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The scholarship will be awarded for “employment, extra-curricular activities, including sports, student groups, and community service, and academic performance,” according to the Board of Realtors.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [59] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13451 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-02 19:35:12 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-02 23:35:12 [post_content] =>April 2, 2021
We are so excited to welcome all of our high school students back on Monday! There have been many questions about the unusual bus schedules so I thought it would be helpful to share some information.
In a routine school year, we are able to use all of our buses to provide transportation and the middle and high school students travel together by community. Our COVID safety protocols have required us to separate students by pods and buildings and we have been using 80% of our buses to transport middle school students leaving 20% to transport high school by cohort.
On Monday, all of our high school students who wish to return for in-person learning will have the opportunity to do so, but we still have the same number of buses available to service these students across our nine communities. We still must separate our middle and high school students for transportation. We modified our typical late bus routes in order to meet the demand.
These new routes are included with this email and will also be available on our website this evening. Please check them carefully to find the stop closest to your home as there have been some adjustments. Please see CV ROUTES- LATE BUS STYLE- plan b.pdf.
Thank you,
Lori Schmidt, Business Administrator
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We are so excited to welcome all of our high school students back on Monday! There have been many questions about the unusual bus schedules so I thought it would be helpful to share some information.
In a routine school year, we are able to use all of our buses to provide transportation and the middle and high school students travel together by community.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [60] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13450 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-02 18:34:56 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-02 22:34:56 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for April 2, 2021.
[post_title] => ConVal Weekly News April 2, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-weekly-news-april-2-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-02 18:37:18 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-02 22:37:18 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13450 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-weekly-news-april-2-2021/ [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 April 2, 2021.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [61] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13446 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-04-02 13:26:46 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-02 17:26:46 [post_content] =>This detailed document will guide the return of all students who have chosen to come back to campus for in-person learning on April 5, 2021. The plan was approved by the ConVal School Board in a special meeting on April 1, 2021.
Please see also the video presentation of the plan highlights by principal Heather McKillop.
[post_title] => Students Return To ConVal High School On April 5, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => students-return-to-conval-high-school-april-5 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-02 13:38:33 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-02 17:38:33 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13446 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/students-return-to-conval-high-school-april-5/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/ConVal-Outside-202007.png [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/ConVal-Outside-202007-300x300.png [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/ConVal-Outside-202007-150x150.png [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/ConVal-Outside-202007-270x270.png [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/ConVal-Outside-202007-750x720.png [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>This detailed document will guide the return of all students who have chosen to come back to campus for in-person learning on April 5, 2021. The plan was approved by the ConVal School Board in a special meeting on April 1, 2021.
Please see also the video presentation of the plan highlights by principal Heather McKillop.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [62] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2680 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-04-02 13:01:15 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-02 17:01:15 [post_content] =>In Muzart at AES, third and fourth graders are working on W.O.W. creations-wonderful original works.
[post_title] => AES W.O.W. Creations [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => aes-w-o-w-creations [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-02 13:01:17 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-02 17:01:17 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2680 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2021/04/02/aes-w-o-w-creations/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/matthew2.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/matthew2-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/matthew2-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/matthew2-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/matthew2-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>In Muzart at AES, third and fourth graders are working on W.O.W. creations-wonderful original works.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [63] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2677 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-04-02 10:29:45 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-02 14:29:45 [post_content] =>At AES third graders are working to place fractions on a number line, and find equivalent fractions on a number line. We're having fun by writing on our desks and using clothesline rope as a number line on the floor! Keeping fractions fun!
[post_title] => More, More, and More Fractions [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => more-more-and-more-fractions [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-02 10:36:34 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-02 14:36:34 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2677 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2021/04/02/more-more-and-more-fractions/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/More-frractions-1-scaled-e1617373738800.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/More-frractions-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/More-frractions-1-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/More-frractions-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/More-frractions-1-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/More-frractions-1-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/More-frractions-1-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/More-frractions-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/More-frractions-1-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>At AES third graders are working to place fractions on a number line, and find equivalent fractions on a number line. We’re having fun by writing on our desks and using clothesline rope as a number line on the floor! Keeping fractions fun!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [64] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2046 [post_author] => 292 [post_date] => 2021-04-02 09:48:08 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-02 13:48:08 [post_content] =>"Sometimes we meet teachers in the forest, or in the barn, or in the ocean- or right in our own house. Some of my teachers have had two legs while others have had four or even eight. But all have taught me something important about how to be a good creature in the world.” This is how local author Sy Montgomery starts her book How to Be A Good Creature, a children’s book that can teach us all many lessons including how to be patient, respectful and to show courage. We used this book as a guide during kindness week before vacation.
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.
[post_title] => Sy Montgomery Teaches Us All How to Be A Good Creature…. [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => sy-montgomery-teaches-us-all-how-to-be-a-good-creature [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-02 09:48:09 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-02 13:48:09 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://bes.convalsd.net/?p=2046 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://bes.convalsd.net/2021/04/02/sy-montgomery-teaches-us-all-how-to-be-a-good-creature/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/04/sy-montgomery.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/04/sy-montgomery-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/04/sy-montgomery-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/04/sy-montgomery-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/04/sy-montgomery-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>“Sometimes we meet teachers in the forest, or in the barn, or in the ocean- or right in our own house. Some of my teachers have had two legs while others have had four or even eight. But all have taught me something important about how to be a good creature in the world.” This is how local author Sy Montgomery starts her book How to Be A Good Creature,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [65] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13438 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-30 22:45:44 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-31 02:45:44 [post_content] =>ConVal High School student Rya Collins has been busy taking wildlife photos for her photo/video class with Lance Levesque.
This week, one of her photographs showing young foxes emerging from their den was featured by WMUR on their U Local photo-sharing site.
[post_title] => Student Photo Featured On WMUR's U Local Sharing Site [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => student-photo-featured-on-wmurs-u-local-sharing-site [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-30 23:45:38 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-31 03:45:38 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13438 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/student-photo-featured-on-wmurs-u-local-sharing-site/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ryacollinsfox.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ryacollinsfox-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ryacollinsfox-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ryacollinsfox-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/ryacollinsfox-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>ConVal High School student Rya Collins has been busy taking wildlife photos for her photo/video class with Lance Levesque.
This week, one of her photographs showing young foxes emerging from their den was featured by WMUR on their U Local photo-sharing site.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [66] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4681 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-24 12:13:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-24 16:13:05 [post_content] =>March 24, 2021
Good Morning ConVal,
I hope everyone has enjoyed the break. This message contains lots of important information regarding our return to school on Monday, March 29th.
Let’s begin by talking about travel quarantines. As I am sure you have heard travel quarantines have been lifted for domestic travel by the State of New Hampshire. This means that all staff and students can return to school on Monday, March 29th. (Families and students who have elected to be remote can continue to do so.) The exception is the Gold Cohort at ConVal High School, there is more information regarding CVHS later in this letter.
Guidance regarding travel has been updated to include the following:
- All people participating in international and domestic travel who are NOT required to quarantine are recommended to get a PCR test on day 3-5 after travel to test for asymptomatic COVID 19 (see CDC travel guidance).
As we return to school please be aware:
- We will continue to implement our Reopening Plan.
- We will continue to update our Reopening Plan as new information and new guidance become available.
- We will continue to screen employees and students upon arrival daily, please continue with home screening routines as well.
- Face masks will continue to be required for all students, staff, and any individuals in school buildings or on school property.
- NH public health will not recommend quarantine for students or staff if an exposure occurs in the classroom setting where students and staff are seated and spaced at least 3 feet apart with consistent and appropriate face mask use.
- The District will continue to report and follow the guidance of NHDHHS related to any positive cases that impact our schools.
ConVal High School
We are actively planning the return of all ConVal High School students. The administration’s goal is to have all high school students, regardless of cohort, back in school on Monday, April 5th. (Families and students who have elected to be remote can continue to do so.) However, there are several final steps that must be taken in regard to transportation, staff, and food service. These steps are the priority upon our staff returning to school on Monday, March 29th. More information will be out to students and parents by Wednesday March 31st. As previously communicated, all students participating in high school sports will be able to do so beginning Monday, March 29th. Prior to the vacation, the gold cohort was in-person. This is why we will welcome back the blue cohort on Monday, March 29th.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions.
Best,
Kimberly
[post_title] => Statement By Superintendent Dr. Saunders Regarding The Return To School [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => statement-by-superintendent-dr-saunders-regarding-the-return-to-school [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-24 12:25:15 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-24 16:25:15 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://convalsd.net/?p=4681 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://convalsd.net/statement-by-superintendent-dr-saunders-regarding-the-return-to-school/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] =>
[qms_post_excerpt] => March 24, 2021
Good Morning ConVal,
I hope everyone has enjoyed the break. This message contains lots of important information regarding our return to school on Monday, March 29th.
Let’s begin by talking about travel quarantines. As I am sure you have heard travel quarantines have been lifted for domestic travel by the State of New Hampshire.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [67] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4679 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-23 11:01:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-23 15:01:05 [post_content] =>The Superintendents of the ConVal, Monadnock, Mascenic and Winchester School Districts wish to provide the following statement in response to the Supreme Court of New Hampshire’s ruling this morning:
“We are heartened by today's ruling by the Supreme Court of New Hampshire on the Districts’ lawsuit regarding state education funding. The Court’s decision to remand the case to Superior Court Judge David Ruoff for review allows the District and its co-plaintiffs to present factual evidence that the State of New Hampshire is not providing adequate education funding. In today’s ruling, the Supreme Court rejects both the State’s Motion to Dismiss and the State’s Motion for Summary Judgment.
“In the landmark Claremont decision, the Court ruled that the state is obligated to pay for an adequate education for all children. Nearly 30 years later, that still has not happened.
“Adequate funding, according to the state, does not include transportation costs, funding for school nurses or food services, and only a fraction of facilities operations and maintenance costs -- all of which combine to ensure a quality education for our students. The state determined that in 2019 it cost $3,636 per student to provide an adequate education. By the state’s own formula, our districts all should have received more than $9,900 per student.
“Education costs $18,000 per student on average. No one could reasonably argue that $3,636 per student will provide an adequate education.
“The Legislature, though under court order to repair its funding formula, has not done so. This has shifted responsibility for education funding to the communities, whose residents have had to decide between education funding and rising property taxes. Inequities in taxation and funding now stretch across the state.
“Today’s outcome is a positive one for students of New Hampshire, but it is only one small step toward solving an urgent issue for students throughout the state. This issue has now impacted two generations of New Hampshire children and will continue as long as the state fails to meet its obligations under our state Constitution.
“Our students, and students across the State of New Hampshire, deserve an adequate and equitable education immediately, and we will continue working together to ensure the state upholds its constitutional responsibility to them.”
[post_title] => Joint Statement of the ConVal, Monadnock, Mascenic and Winchester School Districts [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => joint-statement-of-the-conval-monadnock-mascenic-and-winchester-school-districts [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-30 22:49:28 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-31 02:49:28 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://convalsd.net/?p=4679 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://convalsd.net/joint-statement-of-the-conval-monadnock-mascenic-and-winchester-school-districts/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Education-Funding-Districts.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Education-Funding-Districts-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Education-Funding-Districts-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Education-Funding-Districts-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Education-Funding-Districts-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>The Superintendents of the ConVal, Monadnock, Mascenic and Winchester School Districts wish to provide the following statement in response to the Supreme Court of New Hampshire’s ruling this morning:
“We are heartened by today’s ruling by the Supreme Court of New Hampshire on the Districts’ lawsuit regarding state education funding. The Court’s decision to remand the case to Superior Court Judge David Ruoff for review allows the District and its co-plaintiffs to present factual evidence that the State of New Hampshire is not providing adequate education funding.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [68] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4658 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-18 19:23:34 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-18 23:23:34 [post_content] =>ConVal School District Moderator Bob Edwards would like to provide an update on the recount held for Article 1, the proposed budget, from last week’s warrant.
The recount, which was held this evening at ConVal High School, showed that the proposed operating budget was passed by voters during the March 9 vote. The final count was 1,636 (Yes) to 1,629 (No). The School Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 19 to discuss the outcome of the recount and next steps.
The recount was requested by private citizens from the district’s nine towns through a petition submitted to the District clerk in accordance with state law. The School Board was legally bound to perform the recount because a valid petition was submitted. Recounts must be requested by registered voters in the district.
The recount was overseen by the District moderator. Though the School Board served as the Board of recount, members of the school board did not carry out the recount themselves. The recount was completed by volunteers from the nine communities.
[qms_post_excerpt] => ConVal School District Moderator Bob Edwards would like to provide an update on the recount held for Article 1, the proposed budget, from last week’s warrant.
The recount, which was held this evening at ConVal High School, showed that the proposed operating budget was passed by voters during the March 9 vote. The final count was 1,636 (Yes) to 1,629 (No).
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [69] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13426 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-17 07:28:13 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-17 11:28:13 [post_content] =>In accordance with guidance provided by the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), the Office of the Governor of the State of New Hampshire's Emergency Order #85, the Governor's Economic Reopening Taskforce, the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS), and the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA), the ConVal Athletic Department has issued "Spring Sports Programs for the 2020-21 School Year" for students in grades 9-12.
Please see this link for more detailed information on the following sports programs:
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Unified Track and Field
In accordance with guidance provided by the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), the Office of the Governor of the State of New Hampshire’s Emergency Order #85, the Governor’s Economic Reopening Taskforce, the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS), and the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA), the ConVal Athletic Department has issued “Spring Sports Programs for the 2020-21 School Year”
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [70] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4639 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-15 12:24:44 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-15 16:24:44 [post_content] =>Notice is hereby given that timely application has been filed with the School District Clerk in conformity with NH RSA 40:4-c(I) for a recount of the ballots given on the question of School District Warrant Article Number One (1), the Operating Budget Article.
The Clerk has appointed that the Recount shall occur on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 4:30 PM in the Gymnasium at the Contoocook Valley Regional High School Gymnasium located at 184 Hancock Road, Peterborough, New Hampshire.
The applicants and all other members of the public are invited to attend and observe the recount. All attendees shall be required to follow the COVID-19 safety protocols of the School District and Moderator.
See the official, signed notice here and the detailed recount procedures here.
[post_title] => Notice Of Recount On ConVal District Warrant Article No. 1 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => notice-of-recount-on-conval-district-warrant-article-no-1 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-18 19:28:11 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-18 23:28:11 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://convalsd.net/?p=4639 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://convalsd.net/notice-of-recount-on-conval-district-warrant-article-no-1/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Notice is hereby given that timely application has been filed with the School District Clerk in conformity with NH RSA 40:4-c(I) for a recount of the ballots given on the question of School District Warrant Article Number One (1), the Operating Budget Article.
The Clerk has appointed that the Recount shall occur on Thursday,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [71] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13422 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-12 16:22:19 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-12 21:22:19 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for March 12, 2021.
[post_title] => ConVal Weekly News March 12, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-weekly-news-march-12-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-12 16:22:21 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-12 21:22:21 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13422 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-weekly-news-march-12-2021/ [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 March 12, 2021.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [72] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4844 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-03-12 15:05:43 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-12 20:05:43 [post_content] =>The SMS Blue Pod celebrated outside with a Winter Festival. They were able to compete in sled, egg , and kicking the ball relay races. They also had the chance to sled and snowshoe. They were extremely lucky as this was the warmest day of the winter! (Though not great for the snow!)
[qms_post_excerpt] => The SMS Blue Pod celebrated outside with a Winter Festival. They were able to compete in sled, egg , and kicking the ball relay races. They also had the chance to sled and snowshoe. They were extremely lucky as this was the warmest day of the winter! (Though not great for the snow!)
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [73] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5001 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2021-03-12 13:54:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-12 18:54:05 [post_content] =>Students displayed their lucky numbers to celebrate.
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Students displayed their lucky numbers to celebrate.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [74] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4624 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-10 11:12:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-10 16:12:11 [post_content] =>The results of the 2021 school budget vote are in and can be viewed here.
“Thank you to the many voters in our District towns who came out to vote on March 9," said Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders in a statement.
"This past year has been a difficult time financially for families across the District. We remain committed to providing the best possible education for our students, whether the District operates under its proposed budget or the default budget," Saunders continued.
"The last year has showcased the dedication and commitment of the entire community to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all ConVal students.”
"While Article 1, the proposed budget, failed by four votes," Saunders noted, "all other articles on the warrant passed with majority support, including the one-year contract for our educators."
"Thank you to the School Board members and administrators, who worked so diligently during the budget process so that we can continue to meet the needs of ConVal students," Saunders concluded.
[post_title] => Results Of The 2021 ConVal School Budget Vote [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => results-of-the-2021-conval-school-budget-vote [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-10 11:14:56 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-10 16:14:56 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://convalsd.net/?p=4624 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://convalsd.net/results-of-the-2021-conval-school-budget-vote/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-1-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>The results of the 2021 school budget vote are in and can be viewed here.
“Thank you to the many voters in our District towns who came out to vote on March 9,” said Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders in a statement.
“This past year has been a difficult time financially for families across the District.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [75] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4833 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-03-09 12:08:26 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-09 17:08:26 [post_content] =>SMS students in Mr. Hammett's IAT class studied the design of packaging and materials. To test their product, they dropped an egg to see if their design prevented the egg from breaking. Someday one of these students may use this experience to pursue a career where they will design a product that will help protect people. This SMS student, while remote, sent a video to document her experiment.
Great job by this young engineering student!
[post_title] => Engineering Design Test [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => engineering-design-test [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-09 14:57:33 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-09 19:57:33 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://sms.convalsd.net/?p=4833 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://sms.convalsd.net/2021/03/09/engineering-design-test/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/03/LM-Engineering-Experiment-.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/03/LM-Engineering-Experiment--300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/03/LM-Engineering-Experiment--150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/03/LM-Engineering-Experiment--270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/03/LM-Engineering-Experiment--750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>SMS students in Mr. Hammett’s IAT class studied the design of packaging and materials. To test their product, they dropped an egg to see if their design prevented the egg from breaking. Someday one of these students may use this experience to pursue a career where they will design a product that will help protect people.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [76] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 994 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2021-03-08 11:29:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-08 16:29:31 [post_content] =>Student at Temple Elementary School are learning about American symbols.
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.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [77] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1560 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-08 10:07:58 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-08 15:07:58 [post_content] =>Our Huskies have participated in some exciting learning adventures at HES over the past two weeks, from Read Across America and information writing about arctic animals, to Cornmeal Canyons and Rube Goldberg Machines...
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- No School: Tuesday, March 9th
- Report Cards Going Home: March 12th
- All School Assembly: March 12th at 11:30am via Zoom
- School Vacation: March 15th-26th
Our Huskies have participated in some exciting learning adventures at HES over the past two weeks, from Read Across America and information writing about arctic animals, to Cornmeal Canyons and Rube Goldberg Machines…
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- No School: Tuesday, March 9th
- Report Cards Going Home: March 12th
- All School Assembly: March 12th at 11:30am via Zoom
- School Vacation: March 15th-26th
March 5, 2021
Dear ConVal Families,
We will be offering door-to-door meal service the week of March 22 – 26. Please complete this form by March 10th if you would like to have breakfast and lunch delivered to your home.
Meals for all kids ages 18 and younger are currently subsidized by the Federal Government, so there is no cost to you! This is available to all families within our ConVal communities.
We will resume our current meal service on March 29th. Meals must be reserved in advance. Please complete this form to reserve meals for your remote students.
In-Person Students – The schools will collect the meal information each morning and forward the results to the kitchen. I understand some schools use a Google document to facilitate this process.
Remote Students – We are unable to continue home delivery because our transportation resources will be used to transport the kids between home and school. Meals can be picked up curbside at the school’s front entrance on Monday and Wednesday as follows:
Early Morning Pickup
6:30 – 6:45 CVHS, GBS, and PES
Lunch time Pickup
11:40 – 11:55 FES and TES
12:15 – 12:30 Pierce, DCS, and HES
12:30 – 12:45 GES
Pick up service is not available at AES and SMS
- Breakfast and lunch for each day will be in a single bag. The Monday pickup will include meals for 2 days and Wednesday will include meals for 3 days.
- Unfortunately, we are only able to offer a cold lunch at this time. This will be the same option served to in-school students.
- Food allergies must be documented by your physician and provided to the school nurse. Please contact your school office if you need the form.
For assistance with weekend meals, contact lcarac@yahoo.com with “Conval End 68” as the subject. End 68 Hours will provide food for two breakfasts, two lunches, and three dinners for each school-aged child in your household.
For access to the SMS Food Pantry, please email Judy Hertzler at jhertzler@conval.edu or send a text to (603) 582-0986 and use “SMS Food Pantry” in the subject line.
Please send questions or concerns to me at lschmidt@conval.edu.
Lori Schmidt
Business Manager
March 5, 2021
Dear ConVal Families,
We will be offering door-to-door meal service the week of March 22 – 26. Please complete this form by March 10th if you would like to have breakfast and lunch delivered to your home.
Meals for all kids ages 18 and younger are currently subsidized by the Federal Government,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [79] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13374 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-05 16:38:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-05 21:38:00 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for March 5, 2021.
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [80] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1674 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-03-05 16:04:49 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-05 21:04:49 [post_content] =>Students dressed up like the Lorax to celebrate Read Across America week, complete with mustaches!
[post_title] => Lorax Day! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => lorax-day [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-05 16:04:50 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-05 21:04:50 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1674 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/03/05/lorax-day/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/764CC9B8-418A-4BF1-88D4-89698EABC230-scaled.jpg [1] => 2560 [2] => 2560 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/764CC9B8-418A-4BF1-88D4-89698EABC230-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/764CC9B8-418A-4BF1-88D4-89698EABC230-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/764CC9B8-418A-4BF1-88D4-89698EABC230-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/764CC9B8-418A-4BF1-88D4-89698EABC230-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/764CC9B8-418A-4BF1-88D4-89698EABC230-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/764CC9B8-418A-4BF1-88D4-89698EABC230-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/764CC9B8-418A-4BF1-88D4-89698EABC230-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/764CC9B8-418A-4BF1-88D4-89698EABC230-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Students dressed up like the Lorax to celebrate Read Across America week, complete with mustaches!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [81] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1672 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-03-05 16:02:01 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-05 21:02:01 [post_content] =>Mrs. Aborn's class share their thoughts about their favorite Dr. Seuss book after reading them throughout the week.
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [82] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1671 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-03-05 15:51:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-05 20:51:35 [post_content] =>3rd and 4th graders designed cushioned containers using different materials to see if an egg would break after being dropped from a ladder!
[post_title] => Egg Drop! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => egg-drop [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-05 15:51:35 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-05 20:51:35 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1671 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/03/05/egg-drop/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/egg-drop-scaled.jpg [1] => 2560 [2] => 2560 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/egg-drop-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/egg-drop-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/egg-drop-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/egg-drop-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/egg-drop-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/egg-drop-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/egg-drop-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/egg-drop-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>3rd and 4th graders designed cushioned containers using different materials to see if an egg would break after being dropped from a ladder!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [83] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1670 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-03-05 15:45:26 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-05 20:45:26 [post_content] =>We celebrated Read Across America and Spirit Week and ended the week with Pajama Day! Students participated in read-alouds and crafts to promote literacy all week long.
[post_title] => Pajama Day! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => pajama-day [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-05 15:58:30 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-05 20:58:30 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1670 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/03/05/pajama-day/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/pajama-day-scaled.jpg [1] => 2560 [2] => 2560 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/pajama-day-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/pajama-day-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/pajama-day-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/pajama-day-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/pajama-day-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/pajama-day-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/pajama-day-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/03/pajama-day-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>We celebrated Read Across America and Spirit Week and ended the week with Pajama Day! Students participated in read-alouds and crafts to promote literacy all week long.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [84] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4821 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-03-05 14:23:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-05 19:23:36 [post_content] =>The SMS Yellow Pod celebrated their own Spirit Week the first week in March. Part of the festivities included a Door Decorating Contest (Disney Theme) and a Caricature Contest of the Yellow Pod Teachers. They certainly displayed some amazing creativity! Go Yellow!
[qms_post_excerpt] => The SMS Yellow Pod celebrated their own Spirit Week the first week in March. Part of the festivities included a Door Decorating Contest (Disney Theme) and a Caricature Contest of the Yellow Pod Teachers. They certainly displayed some amazing creativity! Go Yellow!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [85] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2663 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-03-05 11:10:38 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-05 16:10:38 [post_content] =>Litter-A-C the Clown visited AES to help celebrate that AES students met their goal for reading during Read Across America Week .
[post_title] => Litter-A-C the Clown Visits With AES Students [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => litter-a-c-the-clown-visits-with-aes-students [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-05 11:56:13 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-05 16:56:13 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2663 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2021/03/05/litter-a-c-the-clown-visits-with-aes-students/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/03/IMG_1301-1-e1614960537420.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/03/IMG_1301-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/03/IMG_1301-1-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/03/IMG_1301-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/03/IMG_1301-1-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/03/IMG_1301-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/03/IMG_1301-1-1512x720.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Litter-A-C the Clown visited AES to help celebrate that AES students met their goal for reading during Read Across America Week .
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [86] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13370 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-04 17:46:07 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-04 22:46:07 [post_content] =>On March 4, ConVal High Schools hosted a Spring Virtual Open House starting at 6:00 pm via Zoom.
For a schedule of events and Zoom links to teacher classrooms, please click here.
Below is the video that Principal McKillop shared during the welcome and introduction to the Open House. Click on the play button to see the 3 min video in its entirety.
ConVal School District Celebrates Educators One Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic from John Guilfoil Public Relations on Vimeo.
[post_title] => ConVal High School Hosts Virtual Open House March 4 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-high-school-hosts-virtual-open-house-march-4 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-04 18:16:24 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-04 23:16:24 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13370 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-high-school-hosts-virtual-open-house-march-4/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/ConVal-High-School-Open-House.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/ConVal-High-School-Open-House-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/ConVal-High-School-Open-House-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/ConVal-High-School-Open-House-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/ConVal-High-School-Open-House-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>On March 4, ConVal High Schools hosted a Spring Virtual Open House starting at 6:00 pm via Zoom.
For a schedule of events and Zoom links to teacher classrooms, please click here.
Below is the video that Principal McKillop shared during the welcome and introduction to the Open House.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [87] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4802 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-03-03 15:25:01 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-03 20:25:01 [post_content] =>In this installment of the Yellow Pod Press, SMS student, Harlan B. gives an insightful view into what life is like at South Meadow School in the 2020-2021 school year following the Covid Protocol.
Please click here to read to this amazing perspective.
[post_title] => Yellow Pod Press - Welcome Back [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => yellow-pod-press-welcome-back [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-03 15:28:43 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-03 20:28:43 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://sms.convalsd.net/?p=4802 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://sms.convalsd.net/2021/03/03/yellow-pod-press-welcome-back/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/03/Welcome-Yellow-Pod-.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/03/Welcome-Yellow-Pod--300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/03/Welcome-Yellow-Pod--150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/03/Welcome-Yellow-Pod--270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/03/Welcome-Yellow-Pod--750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>In this installment of the Yellow Pod Press, SMS student, Harlan B. gives an insightful view into what life is like at South Meadow School in the 2020-2021 school year following the Covid Protocol.
Please click here to read to this amazing perspective.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [88] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2642 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-03-03 09:49:25 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-03 14:49:25 [post_content] =>Blaze, the AES Eagle, greets students to encourage reading at AES during Read Across America Week!
[post_title] => Blaze greets students at AES [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => blaze-greets-students-at-aes [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-03 09:50:19 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-03 14:50:19 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2642 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2021/03/03/blaze-greets-students-at-aes/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/03/Blaze-resized.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/03/Blaze-resized-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/03/Blaze-resized-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/03/Blaze-resized-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/03/Blaze-resized-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Blaze, the AES Eagle, greets students to encourage reading at AES during Read Across America Week!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [89] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4977 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2021-03-03 09:41:22 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-03 14:41:22 [post_content] =>Third graders created Biography Timeline Books supported by Arts Enrichment. Here are a few examples from Mrs. Gordon's class.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Third graders created Biography Timeline Books supported by Arts Enrichment. Here are a few examples from Mrs. Gordon’s class.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [90] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13308 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-02 14:15:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-02 19:15:00 [post_content] =>The ConVal School Store has moved online. Click here to place your order.
Visitors can find everything from ConVal-branded t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, jackets, hoodies, hats, and even CV-branded face masks!
Winter orders are accepted until March 31, 2021. After that date, all ordered apparel is printed or embroidered, and completed orders will be delivered to ConVal High School.
[post_title] => ConVal School Store Orders Now Available Online [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-school-store-orders-now-available-online [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-03-02 15:45:08 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-03-02 20:45:08 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13308 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-school-store-orders-now-available-online/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/ConValSchoolStore_web.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/ConValSchoolStore_web-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/ConValSchoolStore_web-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/ConValSchoolStore_web-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/ConValSchoolStore_web-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>The ConVal School Store has moved online. Click here to place your order.
Visitors can find everything from ConVal-branded t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, jackets, hoodies, hats, and even CV-branded face masks!
Winter orders are accepted until March 31, 2021. After that date, all ordered apparel is printed or embroidered, and completed orders will be delivered to ConVal High School.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [91] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13358 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-03-02 13:56:20 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-03-02 18:56:20 [post_content] =>Calling all lovers of the outdoors and all things nature!
Do you like to learn about trees, water, fish, animals, soil, climate, and our environment? Would you like to join a team that studies these things and competes against other schools for the title of Envirothon Champion? Then perhaps Envirothon is the place for you!
Envirothon is an annual, environmentally themed academic competition for high school-aged students that is organized by the National Conservation Foundation. Competitions are held on a regional, state, and bi-national level by the United States and Canada. ConVal has had teams participating in Envirothon competitions for the past 28 years.
Envirothon meets every Monday from 2:45-3:45 via Zoom. Email Mrs. Johnson at ajohnson@conval.edu for more details, our zoom link, and the Google Classroom code.
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Do you like to learn about trees, water, fish, animals, soil, climate, and our environment? Would you like to join a team that studies these things and competes against other schools for the title of Envirothon Champion? Then perhaps Envirothon is the place for you!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [92] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13353 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-26 19:18:38 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-27 00:18:38 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for February 26, 2021.
[post_title] => ConVal Weekly News February 26, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-weekly-news-february-26-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-26 19:18:39 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-27 00:18:39 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13353 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-weekly-news-february-26-2021/ [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 February 26, 2021.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [93] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4787 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-02-25 11:23:03 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-25 16:23:03 [post_content] =>South Meadow School 6th Grade Red Pod Students completed projects to learn more about winter birds in New England after studying with the Harris Center. Great job everyone!
[qms_post_excerpt] => South Meadow School 6th Grade Red Pod Students completed projects to learn more about winter birds in New England after studying with the Harris Center. Great job everyone!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [94] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 990 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2021-02-25 10:57:14 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-25 15:57:14 [post_content] =>Mrs. Bruns' third graders are enjoying "Flashlight Friday" during D.E.A.R. time.
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.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [95] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13350 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-25 09:17:17 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-25 14:17:17 [post_content] =>The Cougar’s Nordic team traveled once again to Lebanon for their final season race before next week’s State Divisional Championships.
The race format was a skiathlon, where competitors first race in the classic technique, then change their equipment in a transition zone and finish the race using freestyle, or skate, technique. The distance of each leg was about 3.5 kilometers, resulting in a total length of approximately 7 k’s.
Four schools were represented: ConVal, Kingswood, Lebanon, and Hanover. The unique format was selected to model the anticipated style of the State Championship competitions in order to give the skiers some practice in this unique event.
Co-captain Eva Calcutt led the Cougars, maintaining her consistent top performance on the team. She was followed across the finish line by Gwen Inglis, Eme Tyler-Wall, Laura Phillips, and Grace Phillips.
The team will head to Great Glen Trails in Gorham on Wednesday, March 3, for their Divisional Championships.
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The race format was a skiathlon, where competitors first race in the classic technique, then change their equipment in a transition zone and finish the race using freestyle, or skate, technique. The distance of each leg was about 3.5 kilometers,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [96] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13347 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-24 11:24:20 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-24 16:24:20 [post_content] =>Today, in honor of Black History Month, we celebrate Eddie Robinson (1919-2007).
Eddie Robinson was one of the greatest college football coaches to ever walk the sidelines. He coached at Grambling State University, a historic Black College, from 1941-1997.
During that time, Coach Robinson and his teams collected over 400 victories, placing him third for most victories in college football.
Although the victories are impressive, it was the values that Coach Robinson instilled in his players that made him so special. From day one of starting at Grambling, he preached to his players to say “I am somebody” and “I am here to make a difference."
For more on Coach Robinson, read his Wikipedia entry here.
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Eddie Robinson was one of the greatest college football coaches to ever walk the sidelines. He coached at Grambling State University, a historic Black College, from 1941-1997.
During that time, Coach Robinson and his teams collected over 400 victories,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [97] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4587 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-24 09:16:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-24 14:16:18 [post_content] =>Join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary LIKE on Wednesday, February 24, at 6:00 pm.
You can participate in this community event using the Zoom webinar registration link below. Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rN5qhkNIT3KJkjyiyZighA
LIKE is a film-based education program exploring the impact of social media on our lives and the effects of technology on the brain. The goal of the film is to inspire us to self-regulate.
We will be showing the film, which will promptly be followed by a panel discussion and include access to further resources and materials. Our panel includes:
- Stephanie R. Smart, M.Ed, K-12 School Counselor @South Meadow School
- Laura Gourlay, M. Ed, School Counselor @Great Brook School
- Michele Watson, New Hampshire Family Network Coordinator @ NAMI New Hampshire
- Dr. Jerry Bubrick, PhD, Senior Clinical Psychologist & Director of the OCD Service @Child Mind Institute
Join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary LIKE on Wednesday, February 24, at 6:00 pm.
You can participate in this community event using the Zoom webinar registration link below. Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rN5qhkNIT3KJkjyiyZighA
LIKE is a film-based education program exploring the impact of social media on our lives and the effects of technology on the brain.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [98] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2628 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-02-23 15:37:04 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-23 20:37:04 [post_content] =>Students in PE class at AES are learning how to climb ropes. While doing this, they get a eagle's eye view of their class.
[post_title] => Learning the "Ropes" at AES [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => learning-the-ropes-at-aes [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-23 15:37:48 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-23 20:37:48 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2628 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2021/02/23/learning-the-ropes-at-aes/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/02/Ropes-e1614112512917.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/02/Ropes-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/02/Ropes-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/02/Ropes-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/02/Ropes-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/02/Ropes-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/02/Ropes-1512x720.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Students in PE class at AES are learning how to climb ropes. While doing this, they get a eagle’s eye view of their class.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [99] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 988 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2021-02-23 11:18:55 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-23 16:18:55 [post_content] =>When winter gives you storm after storm...compare snowflakes.
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.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [100] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13345 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-23 08:19:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-23 13:19:36 [post_content] =>Kurtis Lamkin is a contemporary Black American Poet, originally from Philadelphia and now living in Charleston South Carolina.
Lamkin is often referred to as a Griot poet — a poet who’s just as often thought of as a musician or oral storyteller.
When Lamkin performs, he accompanies himself with a West African instrument called a Kora. The Kora is a 21-stringed instrument that sort of looks like a lute and sounds like a harp.
Lamkin is a sort of a modern-day bard, with many words loaded, with pointed satire and wit, offering commentary and critique of contemporary events, culture, and community.
Lamkin’s poems play with the meaning and sounds of words that evolve into compositions that are as much about creating a feeling as anything else.
The following poem by Kurtis Lamkin is called "Jump Mama."
pretty summer day
grammama sittin on her porch
easy
rockin her grandbaby in her wide lap
ol men sittin in their lincoln
tastin and talkin and talkin and tastin
young boys on the corner
milkin a yak yak wild hands baggy pants
young girls halfway up the block
jumpin that double dutch
singin their song
kenny kana paula
be on time
cause school begins
at a quarter to nine
jump one two three and aaaaaaah. . .
round the corner comes
this young woman
draggin herself heavy home from work
she sees the young boys
sees the old men
but when she sees the girls she just starts smilin
she says let me get a little bit of that
they say you can’t jump
you too old
why they say that
o, why they say that
she says tanya you hold my work bag
chaniqua come over here girl i want you to hold my
handbag
josie could you hold my grocery bag
please
kebé take my purse
she starts bobbin her head, jackin her arms
tryin to catch the rhythm of the ropes
and when she jumps inside those turning loops
the girls crowd her sing their song
kenny kana paula
be on time
cause school begins
at a quarter to nine
jump one two three and
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
she jumps on one leg — aaaaah
she dances sassy saucy — aaaaah
jump for the girls mama
jump for the stars mama
jump for the young boys sayin
jump mama! jump mama!
jump for the old woman sayin — aww, go head baby
and what the young girls say
what the young girls say
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
Kurtis Lamkin is a contemporary Black American Poet, originally from Philadelphia and now living in Charleston South Carolina.
Lamkin is often referred to as a Griot poet — a poet who’s just as often thought of as a musician or oral storyteller.
When Lamkin performs, he accompanies himself with a West African instrument called a Kora.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [101] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13344 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-22 14:10:30 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-22 19:10:30 [post_content] =>Today, in honor of Black History Month, we celebrate an African-American performer with a special New Hampshire connection — Richard Potter (1783–1835).
Potter was born in Hopkinton, MA, as the son of Sir Charles Henry Frankland, a tax collector for the Port of Boston, and his mother Dinah, a slave in Frankland’s household. He attended school in Massachusetts and then moved to Europe to apprentice with a Scottish magician.
In post-Revolutionary America, an era when successful magicians were exclusively white and mostly European-born, Richard Potter broke the color barrier by becoming both the first American-born and the first black professional stage illusionist.
Potter performed up and down the East Coast and as far south as Alabama. His performances offered a mixture of magic, fire-eating, comedy, and ventriloquism. His act enjoyed a highly successful career that spanned a quarter century.
In 1814, Potter moved to New Hampshire where he purchased about 200 acres in the village of Andover in Merrimack county, near what is now Mt Kearsarge State Forest Park. Potter built a large mansion on his estate. Legend has it that “the Potter Place,” as it was called, served as the inspiration for the design of the New Hampshire state house in Concord which was built in 1819.
Potter is widely considered the first African-American celebrity. If you go to Andover, you can visit the Potter Place Railroad Station and Museum. To this day, there is a portion of the town of Andover that continues to be called "Potter Place."
[post_title] => Black History Month Celebration: Richard Potter [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => black-history-month-celebration-richard-potter [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-22 14:12:00 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-22 19:12:00 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13344 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/black-history-month-celebration-richard-potter/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/BHM-03.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/BHM-03-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/BHM-03-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/BHM-03-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/BHM-03-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Today, in honor of Black History Month, we celebrate an African-American performer with a special New Hampshire connection — Richard Potter (1783–1835).
Potter was born in Hopkinton, MA, as the son of Sir Charles Henry Frankland, a tax collector for the Port of Boston, and his mother Dinah, a slave in Frankland’s household.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [102] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13343 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-22 11:56:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-22 16:56:36 [post_content] =>The official NHIAA start date for spring athletics is Monday, March 29, 2021, and the high school’s spring sports proposal will be presented at the ConVal School Board meeting on Tuesday, March 16.
Spring sports registration will begin in FamilyID on Monday, March 1. Please click here to register for spring sports.
Please check the district and high school websites for updates or contact Athletic Director John Reitnauer at jreitnauer@conval.edu with any questions.
[post_title] => ConVal High School Announces Spring Sports [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-high-school-announces-spring-sports [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-22 11:56:38 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-22 16:56:38 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13343 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-high-school-announces-spring-sports/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/01/ConVal-Athletics-2021.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/01/ConVal-Athletics-2021-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/01/ConVal-Athletics-2021-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/01/ConVal-Athletics-2021-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/01/ConVal-Athletics-2021-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>The official NHIAA start date for spring athletics is Monday, March 29, 2021, and the high school’s spring sports proposal will be presented at the ConVal School Board meeting on Tuesday, March 16.
Spring sports registration will begin in FamilyID on Monday, March 1. Please click here to register for spring sports.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [103] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4585 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-20 08:24:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-20 13:24:05 [post_content] =>Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders is pleased to announce the ConVal School District has launched a brand-new news blog to serve as a hub for the latest updates, information and news about the district’s schools, students and faculty, as well as events and accomplishments.
The blog, convalnews.com, is integrated into the schools and district’s Facebook and Twitter accounts and will automatically broadcast news blog content onto these platforms, connecting directly with the district community.
With a clean, user-friendly and mobile responsive layout, the news blog allows for easy navigation throughout. It can be accessed on computers, cell phones and tablets. Community members can subscribe and be notified by email when new posts are published.
“We are thrilled to announce the launch of the district’s news blog,” Superintendent Rizzo Saunders said. “This will be an important resource to help us stay connected with our communities and to highlight the incredible work our students, teachers and staff are doing.”
Parents/guardians, students, staff, and community members should still utilize the district’s main website, convalsd.net, to access the District-wide calendar of events, contact information, school committee meeting notices and minutes, important documents and notices, and to view general information about the district and its schools.
[post_title] => ConVal School District Launches News Blog [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-school-district-launches-news-blog [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-22 13:46:23 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-22 17:46:23 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://convalsd.net/?p=4585 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://convalsd.net/conval-school-district-launches-news-blog/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAU-Office-201903-1-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders is pleased to announce the ConVal School District has launched a brand-new news blog to serve as a hub for the latest updates, information and news about the district’s schools, students and faculty, as well as events and accomplishments.
The blog, convalnews.com, is integrated into the schools and district’s Facebook and Twitter accounts and will automatically broadcast news blog content onto these platforms,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [104] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13338 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-19 17:30:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-19 22:30:00 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for February 19, 2021.
[post_title] => ConVal Weekly News February 19, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-weekly-news-february-19-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-19 16:24:52 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-19 21:24:52 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13338 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-weekly-news-february-19-2021/ [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 February 19, 2021.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [105] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1538 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-19 15:56:04 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-19 20:56:04 [post_content] =>Your students have been busy over the last couple weeks. Kindergartners have been learning about teen numbers and shared their learning at our last assembly. First graders have been writing opinion paragraphs...
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- Music with Mrs. Petrick starts next week!
- Be sure to check out the ConVal's blog ConValNews.com
- All School Assembly: Friday, February 26th at 11:30am via Zoom
Your students have been busy over the last couple weeks. Kindergartners have been learning about teen numbers and shared their learning at our last assembly. First graders have been writing opinion paragraphs…
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- Music with Mrs. Petrick starts next week!
- Be sure to check out the ConVal’s blog ConValNews.com
- All School Assembly: Friday,
SMS Students were instructed to create an animal. Then other students in the class had to guess what was created.
[qms_post_excerpt] => SMS Students were instructed to create an animal. Then other students in the class had to guess what was created.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [107] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4957 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2021-02-19 14:52:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-19 19:52:10 [post_content] =>In February student showed their school spirit on Friday's.
February 5 - Wear red for Heart Health Month
February 12 - Mismatch Day
February 19 - Crazy hair day
February 26 - Wear your Pod color day
[qms_post_excerpt] => In February student showed their school spirit on Friday’s.
February 5 – Wear red for Heart Health Month
February 12 – Mismatch Day
February 19 – Crazy hair day
February 26 – Wear your Pod color day
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [108] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13336 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-19 08:01:37 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-19 13:01:37 [post_content] =>February 18, 2021
Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders wishes to provide the following statement on remarks made by a school employee during a sporting event live stream:
"I am aware of video posted online in which a school district employee made an inappropriate comment while overseeing a live stream of a high school basketball game yesterday evening. The video has since been removed from YouTube.
"Once we learned of the incident, we immediately addressed it with the individual in question and have made it clear that the comment was inappropriate and in direct conflict with our values as a district. Whether or not the remark was intended as a joke is of no consequence here, as this behavior sets a poor example for our students and is entirely unacceptable.
"The individual will be held accountable for their actions in accordance with district policies and procedures. However, because this is a personnel matter no further information can be made available at this time."
[post_title] => A Message From The Contoocook Valley School District [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => statement-of-conval-superintendent-saunders [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-19 08:39:14 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-19 13:39:14 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13336 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/statement-of-conval-superintendent-saunders/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/SAU-Office-201903.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/SAU-Office-201903-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/SAU-Office-201903-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/SAU-Office-201903-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/SAU-Office-201903-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>February 18, 2021
Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders wishes to provide the following statement on remarks made by a school employee during a sporting event live stream:
“I am aware of video posted online in which a school district employee made an inappropriate comment while overseeing a live stream of a high school basketball game yesterday evening.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [109] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13332 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-18 10:58:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-18 15:58:18 [post_content] =>The 2021 ConVal Scholarship Application that is used to apply to a wide variety of local scholarship opportunities is now available in Naviance for all seniors.
To access the application, students will need to log in to their Naviance account, click Colleges > Scholarship List > Local and Regional Scholarships > 2021 ConVal Regional High School Scholarship Application.
The application with the required documents must be submitted electronically to Ms. Whitaker at swhitaker@conval.edu no later than by the end of business on April 29, 2021.
If you have questions, need any assistance obtaining this form, or logging into your Naviance account please contact your school counselor or Ms. Whitaker.
[post_title] => Seniors: Apply For Local Scholarships Online [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => seniors-apply-for-scholarships-online [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-04-22 12:59:02 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-04-22 16:59:02 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13332 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/seniors-apply-for-scholarships-online/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/ConVal-Scholarship-Opportunities.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/ConVal-Scholarship-Opportunities-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/ConVal-Scholarship-Opportunities-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/ConVal-Scholarship-Opportunities-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/ConVal-Scholarship-Opportunities-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>The 2021 ConVal Scholarship Application that is used to apply to a wide variety of local scholarship opportunities is now available in Naviance for all seniors.
To access the application, students will need to log in to their Naviance account, click Colleges > Scholarship List > Local and Regional Scholarships > 2021 ConVal Regional High School Scholarship Application.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [110] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13328 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-18 10:11:56 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-18 15:11:56 [post_content] =>Today, in honor of Black History Month, we celebrate an African American mathematician named Katherine Johnson (1918-2020).
Johnson was born in West Virginia. Her intelligence, work ethic, and curiosity with numbers vaulted her through school quickly.
She enrolled in college at age 18 and was mentored by W. W. Schieffelin Clayton, the third African American to earn a Ph.D. degree in mathematics.
Johnson became a teacher and later became known for helping to write
launch trajectories and coordinates for two different missions to the moon, including Apollo 11. She is one of the women depicted in the 2016 movie Hidden Figures.
Sadly, Johnson passed away in February of 2020, but not before
receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor, from President Barack Obama.
Johnson's life and legacy live on in the mathematics and science worlds.
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Johnson was born in West Virginia. Her intelligence, work ethic, and curiosity with numbers vaulted her through school quickly.
She enrolled in college at age 18 and was mentored by W. W. Schieffelin Clayton,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [111] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4580 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-17 18:14:47 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-17 23:14:47 [post_content] =>February 17, 2021
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at Peterborough Elementary School. We immediately contacted, worked with, and followed guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to determine if any staff or students were in close contact with the infected individual.
NH DHHS defines close contact with the infected person as being within six feet for a total of ten cumulative minutes or more, beginning two days prior to first illness onset or collection of a positive test, whichever is earlier. When close contact occurs, we contact those individuals or their parent/guardian to instruct them on how to self-quarantine at home.
All students and staff that were identified as close contacts have been notified and are taking the appropriate steps to safeguard themselves, their families, and the larger ConVal community.
The safety of our children, employees, and community is our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of all, we have been following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. In addition, we should all take the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
- Stay home from work/school if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
- 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 close contact with others. When outside your home, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.
- 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.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to me at ksaunders@conval.edu.
Best,
Kimberly
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[qms_post_excerpt] => February 17, 2021
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at Peterborough Elementary School. We immediately contacted, worked with, and followed guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to determine if any staff or students were in close contact with the infected individual.
NH DHHS defines close contact with the infected person as being within six feet for a total of ten cumulative minutes or more,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [112] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5147 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-17 10:41:13 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-17 15:41:13 [post_content] =>by ConVal School Board Member Jim Fredrickson
February 17, 2021
The first (and most important) warrant article on your ballot determines the amount of expenses (costs) that the District can incur during the 2021-22 school year that begins July 1, 2021.
There are some key points to keep in mind as you read the information provided below and decide to support the budget - or not.
Regardless of the vote on this Warrant Article:
- Certain costs to maintain COVID-related safety measures will still be incurred
- Costs of employee health benefits and NH State retirement programs are going to increase by $1.164 million (see page 3 of the linked .pdf file below)
- The total operating budget is going to increase by at least $0.715 million…see “Default”
- State revenues are going to decrease
- Local property taxes are going to increase
Approval of the budget will allow the District to implement three key new programs in our COVID-driven “Journey to Resiliency” plan. The total cost of these programs: $1.35 million.
For more complete details, please see this .pdf file.
[post_title] => No. 10 - ConVal School Budget (Warrant Article 01) [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => no-10-conval-school-budget-warrant-article-01 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-17 10:41:14 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-17 15:41:14 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://schoolboard.convalsd.net/?p=5147 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://schoolboard.convalsd.net/2021/02/17/no-10-conval-school-budget-warrant-article-01/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/01/SB_BudgetandPropertyC.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/01/SB_BudgetandPropertyC-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/01/SB_BudgetandPropertyC-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/01/SB_BudgetandPropertyC-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/01/SB_BudgetandPropertyC-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>by ConVal School Board Member Jim Fredrickson
February 17, 2021
The first (and most important) warrant article on your ballot determines the amount of expenses (costs) that the District can incur during the 2021-22 school year that begins July 1, 2021.
There are some key points to keep in mind as you read the information provided below and decide to support the budget –
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [113] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13325 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-17 09:44:32 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-17 14:44:32 [post_content] =>Today, we celebrate John Lewis (1940-2020), an icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
John Lewis was the youngest speaker on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the famous 1963 March on Washington. He was chosen to speak in part, because of his work as a student organizer of non-violent protests in Nashville, Tennessee against segregation.
He also participated in the organized march from Selma to Montgomery where he and the other non-violent protesters were attacked by Alabama’s state troopers after crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Later John Lewis became a U.S. Representative from the state of Georgia. Recently he authored a 3 part graphic novel series titled March.
In 2020, a documentary about his life, titled John Lewis: Good Trouble, was released on streaming services.
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John Lewis was the youngest speaker on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the famous 1963 March on Washington. He was chosen to speak in part, because of his work as a student organizer of non-violent protests in Nashville,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [114] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13323 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-15 08:07:06 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-15 13:07:06 [post_content] =>Today, in honor of Black History Month, we celebrate Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994), a world record holding Olympic sprinter. Her legacy lies in her efforts to overcome obstacles early in life to become the fastest woman in the world.
Rudolph born in Tennessee in 1940 as the twentieth of twenty-two children. As a child, she suffered from pneumonia, scarlet fever, and polio. Her bout with polio left her disabled, requiring her to wear a leg brace from the age of five to twelve. During this time, she underwent intense physical therapy and learned to walk without the brace.
In high school, she excelled at basketball and track. In 1956, at the age of 16, she competed in the 200m and the 4x100m relay at the Melbourne Olympics. She continued to compete in track at Tennessee State University and set a world record for the 200m at the Olympic Trials in 1960.
At the Rome Olympics in 1960, she won gold in the 100m and 200m plus the 4x100m relay, becoming the first American woman to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games.
Rudolph retired from competitions at the age of 22 and became a physical education teacher and coach. She also worked with non-profit organizations to promote sports for American children.
Wilma Rudolph was one of the first role models for black athletes and for female athletes. Her Olympic success gave a tremendous boost to women's track in the United States and her celebrity also caused gender barriers to be broken at previously all-male track and field events, such as the Millrose Games.
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Rudolph born in Tennessee in 1940 as the twentieth of twenty-two children. As a child,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [115] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13317 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-14 17:04:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-14 22:04:00 [post_content] =>February 14, 2021
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at ConVal High School. We immediately contacted, worked with, and followed guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to determine if any staff or students were in close contact with the infected individual.
NH DHHS defines close contact with the infected person as being within six feet for a total of ten cumulative minutes or more, beginning two days prior to first illness onset or collection of a positive test, whichever is earlier. When close contact occurs, we contact those individuals or their parent/guardian to instruct them on how to self-quarantine at home.
All students and staff that were identified as close contacts have been notified and are taking the appropriate steps to safeguard themselves, their families, and the larger ConVal community.
The safety of our children, employees, and community is our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of all, we have been following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. In addition, we should all take the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
- Stay home from work/school if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
- 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 close contact with others. When outside your home, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.
- 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.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to me at ksaunders@conval.edu.
Best,
Kimberly
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[qms_post_excerpt] => February 14, 2021
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at ConVal High School. We immediately contacted, worked with, and followed guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to determine if any staff or students were in close contact with the infected individual.
NH DHHS defines close contact with the infected person as being within six feet for a total of ten cumulative minutes or more,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [116] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13315 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-12 16:24:48 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-12 21:24:48 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for February 12, 2021.
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... students in 3rd and 4th grade were getting their hands dirty while working with clay in class. They did not seem to mind!
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[qms_post_excerpt] =>
… students in 3rd and 4th grade were getting their hands dirty while working with clay in class. They did not seem to mind!
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Each morning, PES staff greet and screen each child before they enter their school. Screening includes taking temperatures and asking a few questions. Keeping our school community safe is our top priority.
[post_title] => Mornings at PES [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => hot-seat-heroes-2 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-17 18:08:22 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-17 23:08:22 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://pes.convalsd.net/?p=4915 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://pes.convalsd.net/2021/02/12/hot-seat-heroes-2/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/02/IMG_1599-1.jpg [1] => 350 [2] => 350 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/02/IMG_1599-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/02/IMG_1599-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/02/IMG_1599-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] =>
[qms_post_excerpt] =>
Each morning, PES staff greet and screen each child before they enter their school. Screening includes taking temperatures and asking a few questions. Keeping our school community safe is our top priority.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [119] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13310 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-12 10:38:03 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-12 15:38:03 [post_content] =>Six members of the ConVal Nordic team traveled to Plainfield, NH, for a tri-school meet hosted by Lebanon and which also included Keene.
Co-captain Eva Calcutt once again led the Cougar girls, taking a very respectable fifth place in a tough field. She was followed across the finish line by teammates Gwen Inglis, Eme Tyler-Wall, and sisters Laura and Grace Phillips. Nathan Klonel represented ConVal in the boys race, finishing the 5 K classical course in 21:21.
The next meet is at the Dublin Nordic Center this coming Saturday, February 13.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Six members of the ConVal Nordic team traveled to Plainfield, NH, for a tri-school meet hosted by Lebanon and which also included Keene.
Co-captain Eva Calcutt once again led the Cougar girls, taking a very respectable fifth place in a tough field. She was followed across the finish line by teammates Gwen Inglis,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [120] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5140 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-11 20:09:52 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-12 01:09:52 [post_content] =>Please be notified to meet at the following places on March 9, 2021 in the Town of your residence
[table id=1 /]for the second session of the Meeting. Polls will be open for voting by official ballot at the second session.
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for the second session of the Meeting. Polls will be open for voting by official ballot at the second session.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [121] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2619 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-02-11 14:23:46 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-11 19:23:46 [post_content] =>To brighten up their classroom at AES, Jay Hale's preschool class created cardinals to display in their class. They cut, painted and then wrapped them in yarn to help keep them warm!
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [122] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13304 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-11 08:07:54 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-11 13:07:54 [post_content] =>Today we celebrate Percy Lavon Julian (1899-1975).
The grandson of a slave, Percy Julian was born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1899.
In a lifetime of continual striving, Julian succeeded against the prejudices and discrimination of his time to become a pioneer in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants. He was also a successful industrial research director, a wealthy businessman, and a civil rights advocate.
In his research, Julian isolated simple compounds in natural products, then investigated how those compounds were naturally altered into chemicals essential for life, such as vitamins and hormones.
He then figured out how to create those compounds artificially. When he was still a young man, he became famous for synthesizing the drug physostigmine which is used to treat glaucoma.
His chemical work with soybean protein led to the development of aero-foam, a foam fire extinguisher that was used widely during World War II.
Julian also led research that resulted in the commercial production of steroid hormones, including the cortisone drugs that are used to treat painful conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Altogether, Julian received more than 130 chemical patents.
In 1950, Julian was named Chicago’s Man of the Year, but his home was then bombed and burned. He was widely recognized as a steadfast advocate for human rights. He was active as a fundraiser for the NAACP for their project to sue to enforce civil rights legislation.
In 1973, Dr. Percy Julian become only the second African American to be elected to the National Academy of Sciences. He continued his research studies until his death in 1975. In 2002, PBS Nova produced a two-hour documentary about his life, called “Forgotten Genius.”
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The grandson of a slave, Percy Julian was born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1899.
In a lifetime of continual striving, Julian succeeded against the prejudices and discrimination of his time to become a pioneer in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants. He was also a successful industrial research director,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [123] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5122 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-10 16:06:26 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-10 21:06:26 [post_content] =>by ConVal School Board Member Jim Fredrickson
February 10, 2021
The previous article in this series on District Finances discussed the three options for disposition of the remaining Fund Balance at the end of any given fiscal year:
- Appropriations to Trust Funds (“Transfer”)
- Retention of unassigned funds (“Retain”)
- Returned to the taxpayers when they are utilized by the Department of Revenue Administration in calculating the local education tax rate (reduction of District Tax Assessment) for the following fiscal year (“Return”).
Article 3 of this series discussed NH Emergency Order 38 which allowed the District to “retain” a portion of the FY19-20 unused funds to meet the unanticipated costs associated with COVID. That was a helpful albeit temporary solution.
This article will discuss proposed Warrant Article 12 – “Fund Balance Retention” which would establish a contingency fund that could be used – indefinitely – to meet the costs of unanticipated expenses that arise during the year.
For a detailed treatment of the topic, including a flowchart, please see this .pdf file.
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February 10, 2021
The previous article in this series on District Finances discussed the three options for disposition of the remaining Fund Balance at the end of any given fiscal year:
- Appropriations to Trust Funds (“Transfer”)
- Retention of unassigned funds (“Retain”)
- Returned to the taxpayers when they are utilized by the Department of Revenue Administration in calculating the local education tax rate (reduction of District Tax Assessment) for the following fiscal year (“Return”).
Today we celebrate jazz singer Sarah Vaughan (1924-1990).
Vaughn started her career at the age of 18 by winning a contest promoted by her friends. She was immediately recognized for her uniquely smooth and rich voice, which helped her to open for Ella Fitzgerald at the famous Apollo.
Vaughn helped to pave the way for many black women singers in jazz during and after her active singing career, for which she was recognized with four Grammys, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. She was given an NEA Jazz Masters Award in 1989.
For more information, visit her Encyclopaedia Britannica biography page or listen to her perform on this YouTube playlist.
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Vaughn started her career at the age of 18 by winning a contest promoted by her friends. She was immediately recognized for her uniquely smooth and rich voice, which helped her to open for Ella Fitzgerald at the famous Apollo.
Vaughn helped to pave the way for many black women singers in jazz during and after her active singing career,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [125] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4383 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2021-02-09 10:15:39 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-09 15:15:39 [post_content] =>Register now! The second installment of the Mental Health Film Trilogy is scheduled for Wednesday, February 24th at 6:00pm. LIKE is an IndieFlix Original documentary about finding a balance in our digital world. Technology is a tool. It’s here to stay and social platforms are a place to connect, share and care, but what’s really happening? Are we addicted? How do we stop? Where do we start? What do we need to know? By understanding the effects of technology and social media on the brain, on our lives and on our civilization, we can learn how to navigate it more safely together.
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Great Brook School [school_color] => #900701 [qms_source] => gbs ) [126] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1521 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-08 09:58:34 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-08 14:58:34 [post_content] =>The ConVal District Deliberative session took place on Wednesday. It was an uneventful meeting with no discussion or changes suggested related to the 13 Warrant Articles...
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- All School Assembly: Friday, February 12th at 11:30am via Zoom
- PTO Meeting: February 17th at 6pm via Zoom
The ConVal District Deliberative session took place on Wednesday. It was an uneventful meeting with no discussion or changes suggested related to the 13 Warrant Articles…
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- All School Assembly: Friday, February 12th at 11:30am via Zoom
- PTO Meeting: February 17th at 6pm via Zoom
Today we celebrate Granville T. Woods (1856-1910). He was the first African American mechanical and electrical engineer after the Civil War.
Because he was prolific in his inventions, including technologies such as the safety circuit, telegraph, telephone, and phonograph, Woods is sometimes referred to as the Black Edison.
Over his lifetime, he received nearly 60 patents and invented 15 appliances for electric railways. His lasting legacy was a safer public transportation system for many cities in the United States.
For more information, see his Wikipedia entry and watch this brief YouTube video.
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Because he was prolific in his inventions, including technologies such as the safety circuit, telegraph, telephone, and phonograph, Woods is sometimes referred to as the Black Edison.
Over his lifetime,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [128] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1915 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-07 22:52:29 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-08 03:52:29 [post_content] =>February 7, 2021
As mentioned in an earlier email, we were informed today of two cases of COVID-19 at Dublin Consolidated School (DCS). We immediately contacted, worked with, and followed guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to determine if any staff or students were in close contact with either of the infected individuals.
NH DHHS defines close contact with an infected person as being within six feet for a total of ten cumulative minutes or more, beginning two days prior to first illness onset or collection of a positive test, whichever is earlier. When close contact occurs, we contact those individuals or their parent/guardian to instruct them on how to self-quarantine at home.
After reconnecting with DHHS this evening, we retraced all potential contacts over the time period in question and have identified some individuals who might have been in close contact with those who tested positive. Out of an abundance of caution, these individuals will be advised to contact their primary care physician to discuss testing options and directed to keep themselves quarantined for 10 days after their last potential exposure.
The safety of our children, employees, and community is our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of all, we have been following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. In addition, we should all take the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
- 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 close contact with others. When outside your home, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.
- 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 if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
If you have questions, please contact Ann Forrest, Assistant Superintendent, at aforrest@conval.edu.
Best,
Kimberly Rizzo Saunders
Superintendent
[qms_post_excerpt] => February 7, 2021
As mentioned in an earlier email, we were informed today of two cases of COVID-19 at Dublin Consolidated School (DCS). We immediately contacted, worked with, and followed guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to determine if any staff or students were in close contact with either of the infected individuals.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [129] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5117 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-05 16:32:14 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-05 21:32:14 [post_content] =>by ConVal School Board Member Jim Fredrickson
February 5, 2021
There are six separate Warrant Articles included on the March 9 ballot that are associated with increasing the balances of our District Trust Funds:
- Appropriate to Special Education Reserve Trust Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Building Capital Reserve Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Energy Trust Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Equipment Trust Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Athletic Trust Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Building Capital Reserve Fund from Fund Balance
All six of these Warrant Articles involve “Appropriations” from “Fund Balance”.
For a detailed explanation of these appropriations, please click here.
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February 5, 2021
There are six separate Warrant Articles included on the March 9 ballot that are associated with increasing the balances of our District Trust Funds:
- Appropriate to Special Education Reserve Trust Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Building Capital Reserve Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Energy Trust Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Equipment Trust Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Athletic Trust Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Building Capital Reserve Fund from Fund Balance
All six of these Warrant Articles involve “Appropriations” from “Fund Balance”.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [130] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13273 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-05 15:18:37 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-05 20:18:37 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for February 5, 2021.
[post_title] => ConVal Weekly News February 5, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-weekly-news-february-5-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-05 15:18:39 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-05 20:18:39 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13273 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-weekly-news-february-5-2021/ [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 February 5, 2021.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [131] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4741 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-02-05 14:55:57 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-05 19:55:57 [post_content] =>South Meadow School students learn about elements in science class. Each student must pick an element to create and here you can see students working on the assignment.
[qms_post_excerpt] => South Meadow School students learn about elements in science class. Each student must pick an element to create and here you can see students working on the assignment.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [132] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4735 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-02-05 14:45:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-05 19:45:36 [post_content] =>South Meadow students in 6th grade science learn about the difference between weather and climate by doing an M&M lab experiment.
[qms_post_excerpt] => South Meadow students in 6th grade science learn about the difference between weather and climate by doing an M&M lab experiment.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [133] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13274 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-05 12:35:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-05 17:35:00 [post_content] =>In holding a longstanding tradition, the Senior Dual GS Race is always held as the last race of the season.
It is not counted toward a ranking result (that affects the naming of the state team) because coaches have to submit our ranking to the NHIAA before this race. So instead of a competition, this was to be a fun night celebrating seniors.
The festivities include a dual GS where kids can ski parallel and simultaneously with their friends, seniors dressing in silly costumes, music blaring at the start, and plenty of cheering, posters, and overall support for our seniors at the finish.
This year an underclassman from Hollis Brookline had the idea to create a tunnel for the seniors to ski through at the end of the night. As we all helped to take down the course, the seniors remained at the top while the underclassman created the tunnel with skiers poles.
It was very heartwarming to see the seniors from all the schools ski through the tunnel while their peers and fellow racers from 4 schools (ConVal, Souhegan, Hollis Brookline, and Goffstown). All cheered them on.
Then at the bottom, ConVal was able to give the seniors vinyl posters and flowers to let them know how much we appreciate them and will miss them. It was a wonderful celebration.
[post_title] => Despite COVID, Ski Team Tradition Continues [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => despite-covid-ski-team-tradition-continues [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-07 12:45:46 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-07 17:45:46 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13274 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/despite-covid-ski-team-tradition-continues/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/Alpine-Ski-team-20210204.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/Alpine-Ski-team-20210204-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/Alpine-Ski-team-20210204-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/Alpine-Ski-team-20210204-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/Alpine-Ski-team-20210204-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>In holding a longstanding tradition, the Senior Dual GS Race is always held as the last race of the season.
It is not counted toward a ranking result (that affects the naming of the state team) because coaches have to submit our ranking to the NHIAA before this race. So instead of a competition,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [134] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13269 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-04 19:33:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-05 00:33:00 [post_content] =>Five members of the ConVal Nordic team competed in a challenging 5K classic race last Wednesday, Feb 3, at the Dublin Nordic Center.
Top honors for the girls went to co-captain Eva Calcutt, who came in fourth overall in a tough field from Keene, Derryfield, Concord, and Souhegan. Following Calcutt across the finish line were Gwen Inglis, Laura Phillips, and Grace Phillips.
On the boy’s side, novice skier Nathan Klonel moved far up the ranks from his first race and finished the hilly course in a very respectable twelfth place.
ConVal travels to Lebanon on Wednesday, Feb 10, for another classic race, and will host their home meet at Dublin on Saturday, Feb 13.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Five members of the ConVal Nordic team competed in a challenging 5K classic race last Wednesday, Feb 3, at the Dublin Nordic Center.
Top honors for the girls went to co-captain Eva Calcutt, who came in fourth overall in a tough field from Keene, Derryfield, Concord, and Souhegan. Following Calcutt across the finish line were Gwen Inglis,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [135] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1653 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-02-04 17:21:14 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-04 22:21:14 [post_content] =>4th graders are conducting an experiment to see what squirrels prefer to eat. They set out acorns, sunflower seeds, potatoes and corn. What do you think the squirrels will like best?
[post_title] => What do squirrels prefer to eat? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => what-do-squirrels-prefer-to-eat [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-04 17:21:15 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-04 22:21:15 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1653 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/02/04/what-do-squirrels-prefer-to-eat/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/omsquirre.jpg [1] => 1118 [2] => 1118 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/omsquirre-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/omsquirre-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/omsquirre-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/omsquirre-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/omsquirre-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/omsquirre-1118x720.jpg [1] => 1118 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>4th graders are conducting an experiment to see what squirrels prefer to eat. They set out acorns, sunflower seeds, potatoes and corn. What do you think the squirrels will like best?
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [136] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1645 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-02-04 17:18:48 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-04 22:18:48 [post_content] =>4th graders spent time exploring the woods behind GES with Harris Center Educator John Benjamin on snowshoes!
[post_title] => Investigating animal tracks behind GES [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => investigating-animal-tracks-behind-ges [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-04 17:18:50 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-04 22:18:50 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1645 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/02/04/investigating-animal-tracks-behind-ges/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/tracks.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 1512 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/tracks-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/tracks-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/tracks-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/tracks-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/tracks-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/02/tracks-1512x720.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>4th graders spent time exploring the woods behind GES with Harris Center Educator John Benjamin on snowshoes!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [137] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4728 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-02-03 12:40:56 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-03 17:40:56 [post_content] =>This South Meadow School Student shows their creativity by crafting their own throne in the Yellow Pod Kingdom using crates.
[post_title] => Queen for the Day [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => queen-for-the-day [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-03 14:08:31 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-03 19:08:31 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://sms.convalsd.net/?p=4728 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://sms.convalsd.net/2021/02/03/queen-for-the-day/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/02/Yellow-Pod-Throne-.jpeg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/02/Yellow-Pod-Throne--300x300.jpeg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/02/Yellow-Pod-Throne--150x150.jpeg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/02/Yellow-Pod-Throne--270x270.jpeg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/02/Yellow-Pod-Throne--750x720.jpeg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>This South Meadow School Student shows their creativity by crafting their own throne in the Yellow Pod Kingdom using crates.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [138] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4717 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-02-02 13:03:45 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-02 18:03:45 [post_content] =>As a reminder, students need to be ready to go outside for recess. Please be sure that they wear boots, hats, gloves, coats and long pants.
[post_title] => Prepare for Outdoor Recess [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => prepare-for-outdoor-recess [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-02 13:19:17 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-02 18:19:17 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://sms.convalsd.net/?p=4717 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://sms.convalsd.net/2021/02/02/prepare-for-outdoor-recess/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/02/Outdoor-Recess.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/02/Outdoor-Recess-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/02/Outdoor-Recess-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/02/Outdoor-Recess-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/02/Outdoor-Recess-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>As a reminder, students need to be ready to go outside for recess. Please be sure that they wear boots, hats, gloves, coats and long pants.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [139] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13243 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-01 15:41:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-01 20:41:35 [post_content] =>Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at ConVal High School. This case is not in any way related to the case we informed you of yesterday.
We immediately contacted, worked with, and followed guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to determine if any staff or students were in close contact with the infected individual. NH DHHS defines close contact with the infected person as being within six feet for a total of ten cumulative minutes or more, beginning two days prior to first illness onset or collection of a positive test, whichever is earlier. When close contact occurs, we contact those individuals or their parent/guardian to instruct them on how to self-quarantine at home.
Thanks to the vigilance of the staff and students of ConVal High School, no individuals met the above definition of close contact, and we are able to continue our present programming at ConVal High School.
The safety of our children, employees, and community is our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of all, we have been following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. In addition, we should all take the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
- 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 close contact with others. When outside your home, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.
- 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 if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to me at ksaunders@conval.edu.
Best,
Kimberly
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[qms_post_excerpt] => Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at ConVal High School. This case is not in any way related to the case we informed you of yesterday.
We immediately contacted, worked with, and followed guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to determine if any staff or students were in close contact with the infected individual.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [140] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13241 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-01 13:49:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-01 18:49:00 [post_content] =>The ConVal-Akademisches Gymnasium exchange between students in the ConVal school district and students from Salzburg, Austria, is now in its 22nd year.
During this time, the two high schools have grown closer through biannual exchanges in either Salzburg or Peterborough. Students who participate in the exchange routinely refer to their fellow exchange students and host families as their “family away from home.”
Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted this tradition which has proven mutually beneficial for ConVal German learners and for students from Salzburg who are interested in experiencing American culture.
Since travel is not possible at this time, the exchange has moved online. For the last several months, students from both schools have contributed to a joint blog called "Das große Abenteuer 2020" ("The Great Adventure 2020").
The blog allows them to practice their respective language skills by sharing experiences and interests in the respective target language — German for ConVal students, English for students at the Akademisches Gymnasium in Salzburg.
For details, see the blog here.
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During this time, the two high schools have grown closer through biannual exchanges in either Salzburg or Peterborough. Students who participate in the exchange routinely refer to their fellow exchange students and host families as their “family away from home.”
Sadly,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [141] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5106 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-01 12:23:34 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-01 17:23:34 [post_content] =>Due to weather concerns, the deliberative session has been moved from Tuesday, February 2, 2021 to Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 at 6 PM in the gymnasium at ConVal Regional High School.
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [142] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13234 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-02-01 09:27:56 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-01 14:27:56 [post_content] =>National School Counseling Week 2021 (#NSCW21), "School Counselors: All In for All Students," is February 1-5, 2021.
National School Counseling Week focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
Here are our school counselors and some fun facts about them.
National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
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[qms_post_excerpt] => National School Counseling Week 2021 (#NSCW21), “School Counselors: All In for All Students,” is February 1-5, 2021.
National School Counseling Week focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
Here are our school counselors and some fun facts about them.
National School Counseling Week,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [143] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4539 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-31 14:50:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-31 19:50:36 [post_content] =>Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at Temple Elementary School . We immediately contacted, worked with, and followed guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to determine if any staff or students were in close contact with the infected individual.
NH DHHS defines close contact with the infected person as being within six feet for a total of ten cumulative minutes or more, beginning two days prior to first illness onset or collection of a positive test, whichever is earlier. When close contact occurs, we contact those individuals or their parent/guardian to instruct them on how to self-quarantine at home.
Thanks to the vigilance of the staff and students of Temple Elementary School, no individuals met the above definition of close contact, and we are able to continue our in person programming at Temple Elementary School.
The safety of our children, employees, and community is our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of all, we have been following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. In addition, we should all take the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
- 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 close contact with others. When outside your home, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.
- 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 if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to me at ksaunders@conval.edu.
Best,
Kimberly
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[qms_post_excerpt] => Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at Temple Elementary School . We immediately contacted, worked with, and followed guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to determine if any staff or students were in close contact with the infected individual.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [144] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1638 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-01-31 13:10:56 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-31 18:10:56 [post_content] =>Mrs. Aborn's class enjoyed some fun on National Joke Day! Each student wrote their own jokes and shared them with the whole class!
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [145] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1637 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-01-31 13:09:12 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-31 18:09:12 [post_content] =>Miss Hamilton's class celebrated National Puzzle Day with lots of puzzle making! We put together so many puzzles!
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [146] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1636 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-01-31 13:07:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-31 18:07:31 [post_content] =>Mrs. Aborn's class is learning about solids, liquids and gases. They made hot cocoa and experienced all three states of matter!
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [147] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1630 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-01-31 13:05:38 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-31 18:05:38 [post_content] =>We love playing in the snow at recess! Cooperation and team work were key in making this snowman together! Team work makes the dream work!
[post_title] => Working together to build a snowman! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => working-together-to-build-a-snowman [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-01-31 13:05:39 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-01-31 18:05:39 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1630 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/01/31/working-together-to-build-a-snowman/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/snowman-1-scaled.jpg [1] => 2560 [2] => 2560 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/snowman-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/snowman-1-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/snowman-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/snowman-1-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/snowman-1-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/snowman-1-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/snowman-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/snowman-1-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>We love playing in the snow at recess! Cooperation and team work were key in making this snowman together! Team work makes the dream work!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [148] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5103 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-29 18:16:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-29 23:16:11 [post_content] =>by ConVal School Board Member Jim Fredrickson
January 29, 2021
This article will address Warrant Articles 2 and 3 which are associated the proposed extension of the contract between the School Board and the Contoocook Valley Education Association (CVEA).
CVEA is the exclusive representative of district employees in the Collective Bargaining Unit which includes district teachers, specialized service professionals and paraprofessionals. CVEA does not represents District supervisory or administrative staff.
The Board and CVEA appoint members to their respective negotiating teams which then conduct the negotiations - typically during the summer and fall prior to expiration of the contract term. The resulting agreement is subject to approval by the full membership of each respective organization. Following that approval, the Board and CVEA approved “Collective Bargaining Agreement” (CBA or contract) is subject to voter approval. Only then does it take effect.
Both the School Board and CVEA have voted on and approved the proposed contract extension that is the subject of Article 02.
For full details, please read this .pdf file.
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January 29, 2021
This article will address Warrant Articles 2 and 3 which are associated the proposed extension of the contract between the School Board and the Contoocook Valley Education Association (CVEA).
CVEA is the exclusive representative of district employees in the Collective Bargaining Unit which includes district teachers,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [149] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13233 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-29 17:50:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-29 22:50:31 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for January 29, 2021.
[post_title] => ConVal Weekly News January 29, 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-weekly-news-january-29-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-01-29 17:53:04 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-01-29 22:53:04 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13233 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-weekly-news-january-29-2021/ [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 January 29, 2021.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [150] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4894 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2021-01-29 10:33:02 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-29 15:33:02 [post_content] =>Every Friday morning, students in Ms. Lavoie's 4th grade class take on math facts in what is known as the Hot Seat! Today they did an amazing job going through multiples of 8. It was so cold this Friday, Mr. P welcomed a chance to stand in front of the fire and share his math facts skills.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Every Friday morning, students in Ms. Lavoie’s 4th grade class take on math facts in what is known as the Hot Seat! Today they did an amazing job going through multiples of 8. It was so cold this Friday, Mr. P welcomed a chance to stand in front of the fire and share his math facts skills.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [151] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1911 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-28 12:08:13 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-28 17:08:13 [post_content] =>Thank you to all the community members who have stepped up to join Francestown Elementary School so we could continue in-person learning!
[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!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [152] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13167 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-28 01:45:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-28 06:45:00 [post_content] =>ConVal Regional High School students have the opportunity this month to explore courses for the 2021-2022 school year by checking out the Virtual Electives Fair. Course registration for the upcoming school year begins mid-February.
By clicking on the short video presentations and .pdf guides below, students can search the palette of options offered by the following departments:
- English
- Aesthetics and Ideas (J Lambert & Putnam)
- English Electives (L Moore)
- Theatre Arts (L Moore)
- Health & Wellness
- Personal Fitness Promo (Barb)
- Personal Fitness Explainer Slides (Barb)
- Mathematics
- Statistics (Winslow)
- Science
- Science Electives (Muncy)
- Social Studies
- AP US History (Bowman)
- AP World History (Heider)
- Psychology (O'Brien)
- Western Heritage (Leonard)
- World Religions (Bowman)
- Visual and Performing Arts
- 2D Art (Goldthwaite)
- 3D Art (Putnam)
- Aesthetics and Ideas (J Lambert & Putnam)
- Band (Wickham)
- Ceramics (Mitschmyer)
- Chorus (B Moore)
- Theatre Arts (L Moore)
- World Languages
Region 14 Applied Technology Center (ATC)
- Overview of ATC Courses (video)
- Business (Coyne)
- Careers in Education (Grossi)
- Computers (G Morris)
- Digital Photo & Video (Levesque)
- Engineering (Fabianski)
- Graphic Design (Cahoon)
- Manufacturing (Ewing)
- ATC Course Applications
- Application for any ATC course (.pdf)
- Application for any ATC course (Google form)
ConVal Regional High School students have the opportunity this month to explore courses for the 2021-2022 school year by checking out the Virtual Electives Fair. Course registration for the upcoming school year begins mid-February.
By clicking on the short video presentations and .pdf guides below, students can search the palette of options offered by the following departments:
- English
- Aesthetics and Ideas (J Lambert &
Members of the ConVal Nordic team travelled this past Wednesday to Plainfield to compete in their first of the season classic race against Lebanon and Hanover.
Co-captains Eva Calcutt and Cami Hendrixson led the Cougar girls in the 5K race, taking two laps respectively around an old airstrip and a challenging hilly route in the adjacent wooded terrain.
Senior Eme Tyler-Wall and first-year skier Laura Phillips followed Calcutt and Hendrixson across the finish line.
The sole Cougar boy competing, novice skier Nathan Klonel, posted his first finish in a very competitive field.
ConVal’s next race will be at the Dublin Nordic Center on Wednesday, February 3.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Members of the ConVal Nordic team travelled this past Wednesday to Plainfield to compete in their first of the season classic race against Lebanon and Hanover.
Co-captains Eva Calcutt and Cami Hendrixson led the Cougar girls in the 5K race, taking two laps respectively around an old airstrip and a challenging hilly route in the adjacent wooded terrain.
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by ConVal School Board Member Jim Fredrickson
January 27, 2021
Our last article was published in mid-December. It discussed the process and timeline followed to develop the school district budget which is subject to voter approval in March. A lot has happened since then:
- The School Board has reviewed and modified the budget as submitted by the administration
- The proposed budget was presented at a Public Hearing on January 12th
- The Board voted to approve the proposed budget and the default budget on January 22nd
- The Warrant Articles for the March 9th ballot were finalized and posted on January 25th
Next up:
- District Meeting Part 1 - Deliberative Session at CVHS (Gym) February 2, 2021 6:00 PM
- District Meeting Part 2 - Voting (in Individual Towns) March 9, 2021
At the Deliberative Session, all proposed Warrant Articles will be presented and attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about any of them. Voters can also propose amendments and, if approved by voters in attendance, the amended Warrant Articles will be included on the final ballots.
The proposed March 2021 District Ballot will include the following Warrant Articles:
- Operating Budget – School District SB2
- Accept the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Special Meeting for Defeated/Amended Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Appropriate to Special Education Reserve Trust Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Building Capital Reserve Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Energy Trust Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Equipment Trust Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Athletic Trust Fund from Fund Balance
- Appropriate to Building Capital Reserve Fund from Fund Balance
- Accept Reports of Agents and Auditors
- School Board Salaries
- Fund Balance Retention
- School Board Members
It may be convenient to think about these in groups in terms of what they impact:
- FY2021-22 Gross Budget (Articles 1 and 2)
- District Trust Funds and Fund Balance (Articles 4 to 9 and 12)
- Administrative (Articles 3, 10, 11, and 13)
The next three articles in this series will cover the following topics and will be posted on the School Board website schoolboard.convalsd.net.
- Collective Bargaining Agreement (Warrant Articles 2 and 3)
- District Trust Funds and Fund Balance (Warrant Articles 4 through 9 and 12)
- FY2021-22 Gross Budget & Default (warrant Article 1)
by ConVal School Board Member Jim Fredrickson
January 27, 2021
Our last article was published in mid-December. It discussed the process and timeline followed to develop the school district budget which is subject to voter approval in March. A lot has happened since then:
- The School Board has reviewed and modified the budget as submitted by the administration
- The proposed budget was presented at a Public Hearing on January 12th
- The Board voted to approve the proposed budget and the default budget on January 22nd
- The Warrant Articles for the March 9th ballot were finalized and posted on January 25th
Next up:
- District Meeting Part 1 –
Good Evening ConVal Community,
As you are aware, on January 25th, due to exposures to COVID 19, the District had to transition Francestown Elementary School (FES) to remote learning. Since those who were exposed included staff members, we did not have enough staff to provide appropriate levels of supervision for our in-person students.
Recognizing the enormous hardship this transition caused for many families, administrators and School Board members worked throughout the day on January 26th to find the substitutes needed for FES to safely reopen for in-person learning starting tomorrow Thursday, January 28th.
Those individuals who need to quarantine will remain at home and remote into their classrooms where students will be supported by the substitute assigned to their room.
We are extremely grateful to all the people who stepped forward to make this work, and we look forward to seeing all of the students back at FES tomorrow.
Have a wonderful evening,
Kimberly
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[qms_post_excerpt] => Good Evening ConVal Community,
As you are aware, on January 25th, due to exposures to COVID 19, the District had to transition Francestown Elementary School (FES) to remote learning. Since those who were exposed included staff members, we did not have enough staff to provide appropriate levels of supervision for our in-person students.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [156] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4706 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2021-01-27 15:14:20 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-27 20:14:20 [post_content] =>We will be NWEA testing for both in-person and remote students on Wednesday, February 3rd and Thursday, February 4th. Please click here for resources for parents to support remote testing.
NWEA testing supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency—and provide insights to help tailor instruction.
Because of the testing, the schedules have been revised for these two days only. Please click here for Feb 3rd and Feb 4th Class Schedules.
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NWEA testing supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency—and provide insights to help tailor instruction.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [157] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2602 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-01-27 14:24:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-27 19:24:53 [post_content] =>After a beautiful snowfall, a student created a Snow Person for the AES playground for all to enjoy!
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [158] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2600 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-01-27 14:14:12 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-27 19:14:12 [post_content] =>The snow was just right after last night's storm to create this wall of snowballs during recess!
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Kindergarten students having some snow day fun!
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[qms_post_excerpt] =>
Kindergarten students having some snow day fun!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [160] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4530 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-25 15:55:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-25 20:55:10 [post_content] =>Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at Francestown Elementary School (FES). 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 (within 6 feet for a total of 10 cumulative minutes or more, beginning 2 days prior to first illness onset or collection of positive test, whichever is earlier) with the infected person. We have already contacted those identified individuals and NH DHHS will also contact these individuals or their parent/guardian and will instruct them how to self-quarantine at home.
While there were very few individuals that were potentially exposed, we will be transitioning FES to remote learning because we are unable to properly staff FES for appropriate supervision of students. The remote period will begin Tuesday, January 26th, and will last at least through Tuesday, February 8th. Should additional cases be identified we will need to establish a new date to return to in-person learning. Those families and staff that have been exposed will be directed to get tested and keep themselves or their children quarantined until 14 days following their last possible exposure.
The safety of our children, employees, and community is our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of all, we have been following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. In addition, we should all take the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
- 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 close contact with others. When outside your home, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.
- 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 if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to me at ksaunders@conval.edu.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Rizzo Saunders
ConVal Superintendent
[qms_post_excerpt] => Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at Francestown Elementary School (FES). 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 (within 6 feet for a total of 10 cumulative minutes or more,
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [161] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2597 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-01-25 14:32:59 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-25 19:32:59 [post_content] =>Two students visit while they are working on a project during recess time.
[post_title] => Recess Time at AES [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => recess-time-at-aes [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-01-25 14:33:00 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-01-25 19:33:00 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2597 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2021/01/25/recess-time-at-aes/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Recess-e1611603108945.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Recess-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Recess-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Recess-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Recess-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Recess-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Recess-1512x720.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Two students visit while they are working on a project during recess time.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [162] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2596 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-01-25 14:26:01 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-25 19:26:01 [post_content] =>Each morning as part of our COVID-19 protocol, Mr. Stultz greets our students on the bus while he asks them health questions and checks their temperature before the students come into school.
[post_title] => Mr. Stultz & the Bus [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => mr-stultz-the-bus [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-11 14:27:40 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-11 19:27:40 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2596 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2021/01/25/mr-stultz-the-bus/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mr.-Stultz-bus-e1611602736365.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mr.-Stultz-bus-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mr.-Stultz-bus-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mr.-Stultz-bus-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mr.-Stultz-bus-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mr.-Stultz-bus-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mr.-Stultz-bus-1512x720.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Each morning as part of our COVID-19 protocol, Mr. Stultz greets our students on the bus while he asks them health questions and checks their temperature before the students come into school.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [163] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4526 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-25 12:44:43 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-25 17:44:43 [post_content] =>Recently, there have been several changes to the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services (NH DHHS) screening, quarantine, and isolation guidance.
The ConVal COVID-19 Monitoring Team has reviewed these changes and has updated the District protocols in several ways. Please click here to see the comparison document with the latest guidance updates.
[post_title] => Nurse Alert: January 2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => nurse-alert-january-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-02-07 15:59:22 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-02-07 20:59:22 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://convalsd.net/?p=4526 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://convalsd.net/nurse-alert-january-2021/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nurse-Alert-4.png [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nurse-Alert-4-300x300.png [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nurse-Alert-4-150x150.png [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nurse-Alert-4-270x270.png [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nurse-Alert-4-750x720.png [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Recently, there have been several changes to the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services (NH DHHS) screening, quarantine, and isolation guidance.
The ConVal COVID-19 Monitoring Team has reviewed these changes and has updated the District protocols in several ways. Please click here to see the comparison document with the latest guidance updates.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Contoocook Valley School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [164] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4523 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-25 10:57:02 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-25 15:57:02 [post_content] =>We will be holding REGISTRATION ONLY for parents/guardians (no children please) of our incoming Kindergarten students for the 2021-2022 School Year.
All Appointments will be held at the SAU 1 Office, 106 Hancock Rd., Peterborough, NH (behind South Meadow School).
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Kindergarten Registration Northern Tier
for children residing in Antrim, Bennington, Francestown, or Hancock
- Tuesday, February 23, 2021 8am-4pm
- Thursday, February 25, 2021 8am-4pm
Kindergarten Registration and Screening Southern Tier
for children residing in Dublin, Greenfield, Peterborough, Sharon, or Temple
- Tuesday, March 23, 2021 8am-4pm
- Thursday, March 25, 2021 8am-4pm
Kindergarten Registration and Screening in any District Town
for children residing in Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, Temple
- Monday, April 5, 2021 8am-4pm
- Wednesday, April 7, 2021 8am-4pm
Please call Kate Wasserloos at (603) 924-7503 ext. 2032 to schedule an appointment time.
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All Appointments will be held at the SAU 1 Office, 106 Hancock Rd., Peterborough, NH (behind South Meadow School).
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Kindergarten Registration Northern Tier
for children residing in Antrim,
It’s so wonderful to have the children back in person! The students have adjusted well and are back in their school routines without a hitch.
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- All School Assembly: Friday, 1/29 at 11:30am via Zoom
- PTO Meeting: Wednesday, 2/17 at 6pm via Zoom
It’s so wonderful to have the children back in person! The students have adjusted well and are back in their school routines without a hitch.
Check out the latest newsletter to learn more.
- All School Assembly: Friday, 1/29 at 11:30am via Zoom
- PTO Meeting: Wednesday, 2/17 at 6pm via Zoom
As AES students transition to a new activity they line up in the hall socially distancing from each other.
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [167] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5093 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-23 06:31:21 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-23 11:31:21 [post_content] =>The Contoocook Valley School Board is urging Gov. Chris Sununu to re-prioritize K-12 educators and front-line staff from Phase 2a to Phase 1b of the state's COVID-19 vaccination plan.
The board issued a letter to Gov. Sununu Friday outlining the basis of its request.
Phase 1 of the New Hampshire COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Plan began in December 2020 and will continue into March. Groups specified as part of Phase 1b - including people aged 65 and older, those medically vulnerable at significantly higher risk and family caregivers of those persons, residents and staff of residential facilities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, corrections officers and staff, and first responders and healthcare workers not already vaccinated - became eligible to schedule a vaccination on Friday.
Through the state’s current plan, K-12 school and childcare staff will be eligible as part of Phase 2a, which is expected to begin in March and continue into May.
In the letter, the board pointed to the need to keep K-12 staff healthy to ensure adequate staffing and minimize the potential for disruptions to face-to-face instruction, resulting in improved student outcomes.
Below is the letter in full:
Dear Governor Sununu:
Thank you for your service to the citizens of New Hampshire during the incredibly challenging events of the past year. Among the many critical and difficult decisions you have had to make during this time is prioritizing vaccination eligibility. You have indicated that you intend to prioritize those you deem most vulnerable.
Throughout the fall and winter, you have repeatedly expressed your desire that schools remain open for face-to-face instruction, a desire we share and have worked hard to make possible. Furthermore, you have continually emphasized the importance of providing families with flexibility during these difficult times, another position we whole-heartedly support.
The ConVal School District has gone to extraordinary lengths to support these shared priorities. Our students were in school, in person, from the beginning of the school year until Thanksgiving. After a period of pre-planned remote instruction around holiday travel periods, they are once again in their classrooms.
Keeping schools open for face-to-face instruction requires adequate numbers of healthy teachers and other staff. Many school districts around the state have had to reduce face-to-face instruction due to staff shortages. At ConVal we have been fortunate, both in having low numbers of exposures resulting in quarantines, and more importantly in the willingness of our educators to return to their classrooms despite their understandable concerns about their health and that of their families.
In order to keep our educators and front-line staff healthy, and minimize the potential for disruptions to face-to-face instruction, we strongly encourage you to prioritize all K-12 teachers and other front-line employees and allow them to schedule vaccinations during Phase 1B. If you cannot support this request at this time, please consider allowing those educators and staff age 50 and over, and medically vulnerable educators and staff less than 50 years old, to be vaccinated in Phase 1B.
Taking this approach would support school districts in maintaining face-to-face instruction by ensuring adequate staffing levels, and improve student outcomes by providing students uninterrupted access to highly-trained and competent professional educators. Additionally, this approach would be consistent with your requirement that healthy young people not be vaccinated ahead of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Thank you for your consideration of this request, and for your continued service to the citizens of New Hampshire.
Sincerely,
Rich Cahoon, Chair
For the Contoocook Valley School Board
The Contoocook Valley School Board is urging Gov. Chris Sununu to re-prioritize K-12 educators and front-line staff from Phase 2a to Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
The board issued a letter to Gov. Sununu Friday outlining the basis of its request.
Phase 1 of the New Hampshire COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Plan began in December 2020 and will continue into March.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [168] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13206 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-22 15:35:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-22 20:35:35 [post_content] =>Please follow this link to see the ConVal Weekly News for January 22, 2021.
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Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [169] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2581 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2021-01-22 14:56:29 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-22 19:56:29 [post_content] =>This past week ConVal schools resumed in school learning. Mrs. Hill is leading her 3/4 class in a lesson.
[post_title] => Mrs. Hill's class returns to the Classroom [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => mrs-hills-class-returns-to-the-classroom [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-01-25 09:55:44 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-01-25 14:55:44 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2581 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2021/01/22/mrs-hills-class-returns-to-the-classroom/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mrs.-Hill-2-rotated-e1611346434698.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mrs.-Hill-2-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mrs.-Hill-2-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mrs.-Hill-2-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mrs.-Hill-2-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mrs.-Hill-2-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/Mrs.-Hill-2-1512x720.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>This past week ConVal schools resumed in school learning. Mrs. Hill is leading her 3/4 class in a lesson.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [170] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1626 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-01-22 14:31:16 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-22 19:31:16 [post_content] =>Mrs. Aborn's 2nd and 3rd graders enjoyed working remotely with Greg Tang on place value strategies! We saw some great strategies and flexible thinking!
[post_title] => Mathematical thinking and learning in Mrs. Aborn's 2-3! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => mathematical-thinking-and-learning-in-mrs-aborns-2-3 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-01-22 14:31:17 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-01-22 19:31:17 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1626 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/01/22/mathematical-thinking-and-learning-in-mrs-aborns-2-3/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/2nd-tang-scaled.jpg [1] => 2560 [2] => 2560 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/2nd-tang-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/2nd-tang-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/2nd-tang-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/2nd-tang-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/2nd-tang-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/2nd-tang-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/2nd-tang-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/2nd-tang-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Mrs. Aborn’s 2nd and 3rd graders enjoyed working remotely with Greg Tang on place value strategies! We saw some great strategies and flexible thinking!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [171] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1624 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-01-22 14:28:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-22 19:28:33 [post_content] =>Miss Heard's 3rd graders did an experiment to see who had the same stride length as various dinosaurs.
[post_title] => Are you faster than a dinosaur! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => are-you-faster-than-a-dinosaur [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-01-22 14:28:34 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-01-22 19:28:34 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1624 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/01/22/are-you-faster-than-a-dinosaur/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/dino-scaled.jpg [1] => 2560 [2] => 2560 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/dino-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/dino-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/dino-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/dino-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/dino-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/dino-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/dino-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/dino-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Miss Heard’s 3rd graders did an experiment to see who had the same stride length as various dinosaurs.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [172] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1618 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2021-01-22 14:23:43 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-22 19:23:43 [post_content] =>Students enjoy sliding down the hill at recess. We are down to the last of the snow in a shady area out back!
[post_title] => Making the most of the last of the snow at recess! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => making-the-most-of-the-last-of-the-snow-at-recess [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-01-22 14:23:45 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-01-22 19:23:45 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1618 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2021/01/22/making-the-most-of-the-last-of-the-snow-at-recess/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/sled1-scaled.jpg [1] => 2560 [2] => 2560 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/sled1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/sled1-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/sled1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/sled1-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [1536x1536] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/sled1-1536x1536.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => 1 ) [2048x2048] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/sled1-2048x2048.jpg [1] => 2048 [2] => 2048 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/sled1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/sled1-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Students enjoy sliding down the hill at recess. We are down to the last of the snow in a shady area out back!
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [173] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4360 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2021-01-22 11:22:19 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-22 16:22:19 [post_content] =>Students in Ms. Cullinan's advisory created memes about school and learning this year. Students are experiencing a year like no other and Ms. Cullinan encourages students to connect with each other in many ways through their shared experiences. Head over to our Facebook page to see some more student memes.
[post_title] => Digital Designs [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => digital-designs [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-01-22 11:22:21 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-01-22 16:22:21 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://gbs.convalsd.net/?p=4360 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://gbs.convalsd.net/2021/01/22/digital-designs/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/01/breakout-room.jpg [1] => 378 [2] => 378 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/01/breakout-room-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/01/breakout-room-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2021/01/breakout-room-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Students in Ms. Cullinan’s advisory created memes about school and learning this year. Students are experiencing a year like no other and Ms. Cullinan encourages students to connect with each other in many ways through their shared experiences. Head over to our Facebook page to see some more student memes.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => Great Brook School [school_color] => #900701 [qms_source] => gbs ) [174] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13202 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-21 10:04:45 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-21 15:04:45 [post_content] =>The ConVal Nordic team competed in its first meet on Wednesday, January 20, at the Dublin School’s Nordic Center.
Skiers competed on machine-made snow over three laps of a challenging 1.5 K course. Organizers used wave starts to spread the skiers safely over the trails and required masks and physical distancing at all times except when actually racing.
Co-captains Eva Calcutt and Cami Hendrixson led the small ConVal group in their first competition, coming in 9th and 15th respectively in the girls race. Eme Tyler-Wall (27th) and Grace Phillips (29th) rounded off ConVal’s entrants.
The Cougars will travel to Lebanon on Wednesday, January 27, for their next race.
[post_title] => ConVal Students Compete In Nordic Meet [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-students-compete-in-nordic-meet [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2021-01-21 10:05:29 [post_modified_gmt] => 2021-01-21 15:05:29 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=13202 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-students-compete-in-nordic-meet/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/01/ConVal-Crosscountry-Skiing.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/01/ConVal-Crosscountry-Skiing-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/01/ConVal-Crosscountry-Skiing-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/01/ConVal-Crosscountry-Skiing-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/01/ConVal-Crosscountry-Skiing-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>The ConVal Nordic team competed in its first meet on Wednesday, January 20, at the Dublin School’s Nordic Center.
Skiers competed on machine-made snow over three laps of a challenging 1.5 K course. Organizers used wave starts to spread the skiers safely over the trails and required masks and physical distancing at all times except when actually racing.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [175] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13198 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-21 09:41:48 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-21 14:41:48 [post_content] =>With the end of the first semester fast approaching, please check your email for a Library Notice regarding "Overdue Materials".
You can return any books or materials during your in-person cohort week or during the designated material drop off times.
Please contact Mrs. Bowman or Ms. Jones if you have any questions or would like to renew your materials.
[qms_post_excerpt] => With the end of the first semester fast approaching, please check your email for a Library Notice regarding “Overdue Materials”.
You can return any books or materials during your in-person cohort week or during the designated material drop off times.
Please contact Mrs. Bowman or Ms. Jones if you have any questions or would like to renew your materials.
Read More: Derry Cooperative School District Joins ConVal Lawsuit [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [176] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 13193 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2021-01-21 08:59:59 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-21 13:59:59 [post_content] =>With the resumption of in-person classes in the third week of January, students at ConVal Regional High School again follow CDC guidelines and complete daily COVID-19 check-in protocols.
Signage at the entrances serves as a reminder that all persons — students, teachers, staff, and contracted service providers — will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19.