The peer mentors are selling SMS patches! Each patch will cost 5 dollars no matter which one it is. If you are interested in buying a patch, please send the completed form to Mrs. Brezovec (mbrezovec@conval.edu). The list of patches are listed on the form. These are iron on but you should also stitch them. You can put them on backpacks, t-shirts or sweatshirts.
The peer mentors are selling SMS patches! Each patch will cost 5 dollars no matter which one it is. If you are interested in buying a patch, please send the completed form to Mrs. Brezovec (mbrezovec@conval.edu). The list of patches are listed on the form. These are iron on but you should also stitch them.
Students in Bethany Cooper's AP English Language and Composition class engage in a dramatic reading of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Act II.
This is the part of the play where Ezekiel Cheever and Marshal Herrick arrive at the Proctor house with a warrant for Elizabeth Proctor's arrest. Cheever discovers the poppet that Mary Warren had made for Elizabeth. He finds a needle stored inside the doll and considers this as proof of witchcraft and as evidence for the accusation made by Abigail Williams, the villain in the play, that Elizabeth's spirit had stabbed her.
"Miller's allegorical play is very powerful in that it examines the deeper meanings of who deserves our sympathy and our pity in very complex situations," said Cooper about the present-day significance of The Crucible.
"The work harkens back to the deeper structures of Greek plays, in particular tragedies, where protagonists — usually persons of societal importance and outstanding personal qualities — fall to disaster through the combination of personal failing and powerful social forces such as the broad-based belief in witchcraft which, though unproven, controls their family's destiny."
Cooper considers the close reading of The Crucible as an important scaffolding step for students towards the themes that will be studied at a deeper level in AP Literature.
Students in Bethany Cooper’s AP English Language and Composition class engage in a dramatic reading of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, Act II.
This is the part of the play where Ezekiel Cheever and Marshal Herrick arrive at the Proctor house with a warrant for Elizabeth Proctor’s arrest. Cheever discovers the poppet that Mary Warren had made for Elizabeth.
Today we were informed of 17 positive COVID-19 cases.
These cases were from individuals who became symptomatic after the end of the school day on November 23, 2021 and who have not been in school since that time.
Two cases were at Antrim Elementary School (AES), one at Francestown Elementary School (FES), one at Greenfield Elementary School (GES), one at Hancock Elementary School (HES), three at Peterborough Elementary School (PES), one at Pierce Elementary School, three at Great Brook School (GBS), three at South Meadow School (SMS) and two at ConVal High School (CVHS).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
Of the cases reported today, nine were directly connected to each other. Any individuals who were identified as having close contact have been notified. Our school communities continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan. To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
Today we were informed of 17 positive COVID-19 cases.
These cases were from individuals who became symptomatic after the end of the school day on November 23, 2021 and who have not been in school since that time.
DCS students enjoyed a day of activities connected to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Students were completedly engaged in learning about Lights and Lasers, Slime Science, as well as team building challenges!
DCS students enjoyed a day of activities connected to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Students were completedly engaged in learning about Lights and Lasers, Slime Science, as well as team building challenges!
We were informed today of four positive cases of COVID-19: one at ConVal High School, one at Greenfield Elementary School (GES), one at Peterborough Elementary School (PES), and one at Pierce Elementary School in Bennington.
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
The individuals who were identified as having close contact have been notified. Because the school communities continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time. To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
We were informed today of four positive cases of COVID-19: one at ConVal High School, one at Greenfield Elementary School (GES), one at Peterborough Elementary School (PES), and one at Pierce Elementary School in Bennington.
First Graders surprised us with their very own Macy's Day parade. We saw many "floats" including an owl, the Grinch, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and many more adorable and creative floats!
First Graders surprised us with their very own Macy’s Day parade. We saw many “floats” including an owl, the Grinch, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and many more adorable and creative floats!
Temple Elementary School has a long-standing tradition of providing a Thanksgiving Feast for the senior residents of Temple, NH. Because of the pandemic, we have been unable to hold this tradition for the past two years.
With the help of Temple's Recreation Department and Temple Elementary's Parent-Teacher Team, we decided to serve the senior residents in a different way. With the help of the Parent-Teacher Team the students made loaves of sweet bread to hand out to the seniors.
We miss sharing our special feast with the senior residents of Temple and hope to be able to host this wonderful event next year.
Temple Elementary School has a long-standing tradition of providing a Thanksgiving Feast for the senior residents of Temple, NH. Because of the pandemic, we have been unable to hold this tradition for the past two years.
With the help of Temple’s Recreation Department and Temple Elementary’s Parent-Teacher Team, we decided to serve the senior residents in a different way.
Despite the stretch of rainy weather over the last several weeks, the solar panel project at ConVal Regional High School is progressing rapidly.
As these pictures that were taken just before the Thanksgiving break show, the solar array assembly on top of the main building looks like it is nearing completion.
The conduits and wire pathways from the solar cells to the electric distribution panel are in the process of being connected and are getting ready to be tied into the main electrical system.
Despite the weather setbacks, ReVision Energy still expects to complete the ConVal solar panel project sometime in December, before the winter holidays.
Despite the stretch of rainy weather over the last several weeks, the solar panel project at ConVal Regional High School is progressing rapidly.
As these pictures that were taken just before the Thanksgiving break show, the solar array assembly on top of the main building looks like it is nearing completion.
The conduits and wire pathways from the solar cells to the electric distribution panel are in the process of being connected and are getting ready to be tied into the main electrical system.
On Saturday, New Hampshire All-State auditions were held at Memorial High School where students performed a rigorous repertoire.
Congratulations to the following students on their acceptance to New Hampshire All-State instrumental and vocal ensembles:
Zach Cassidy ('23) String Bass
Clara Christensen ('25) Trumpet
Alissa Cutting ('22) Soprano Voice
Rowan Davidson ('23) Tenor Voice
The students will represent ConVal at the New Hampshire All-State Music Festival in April 2022. Their qualification is the result of a tremendous amount of individual effort.
We were informed today of five positive cases of COVID-19. One was at Antrim Elementary School (AES), one was at ConVal High School (CVHS), one was at Great Brook Middle School (GBS), one was at Greenfield Elementary School (GES), and one was at Peterborough Elementary School (PES). As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
The individuals who were identified as having close contact have been notified. Because the school communities continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time. To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
We were informed today of five positive cases of COVID-19. One was at Antrim Elementary School (AES), one was at ConVal High School (CVHS), one was at Great Brook Middle School (GBS), one was at Greenfield Elementary School (GES), and one was at Peterborough Elementary School (PES).
Students in Karen Fabianski's Engineering 3 class recently had the chance to collaborate in a unique project-based learning (PBL) opportunity in ConVal's Region 14 Applied Technology Center (ATC).
"The Engineering 3 class concentrates on design and manufacturing," explained Fabianski. Her students decided to work on a chess game that combined these two focus areas. "I always encourage my students to choose their own project to meet criteria and create the project with classroom machines. In this example, SolidWorks and v-carve software, a 3D printer, and a laser engraver-cutter were used."
While one student used programming skills for the laser-engraving of the tesselated Moiré pattern on the wooden game board, the other created the computer instructions for the 3D-printed chess pieces.
Because 3D printing is a slow process, the chess pieces were created in overnight printing shifts with the 3D printer, one each for the white and the black pieces.
The final project was both functionally sound and aesthetically remarkable!
Students in Karen Fabianski’s Engineering 3 class recently had the chance to collaborate in a unique project-based learning (PBL) opportunity in ConVal’s Region 14 Applied Technology Center (ATC).
“The Engineering 3 class concentrates on design and manufacturing,” explained Fabianski. Her students decided to work on a chess game that combined these two focus areas.
As part of the District Reopening and Recovery Plan, ESSER III funds have been used to hire a math coach at the middle school level. Johnna McMasters-Jones is working with classroom teachers and math intervention teachers to hone their craft in bringing the most effective math teaching practices to the forefront of the classroom. This has resulted in increased discussion in our math classrooms, labeled as accountable talk, which according to research has an incredible impact on student learning. We are already seeing increased confidence in our students and we look forward to translating this to improved achievement.
As part of the District Reopening and Recovery Plan, ESSER III funds have been used to hire a math coach at the middle school level. Johnna McMasters-Jones is working with classroom teachers and math intervention teachers to hone their craft in bringing the most effective math teaching practices to the forefront of the classroom. This has resulted in increased discussion in our math classrooms,
Thank you to our community for purchasing wreaths and pointsettias to help support our playground! They will arrive after Thanksgiving and we will be in touch with you with directions to get your orders.
Thank you to our community for purchasing wreaths and pointsettias to help support our playground! They will arrive after Thanksgiving and we will be in touch with you with directions to get your orders.
Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center will be coming to FES! On Tuesday, November 23rd, Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center will be bringing wild animals to our multipurpose room with the goal of connecting and educating kids and adults alike on a wide variety of environmental, animal, and personal health and wellness topics! Thank you so much to our PTO for supporting this event.
Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center will be coming to FES! On Tuesday, November 23rd, Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center will be bringing wild animals to our multipurpose room with the goal of connecting and educating kids and adults alike on a wide variety of environmental, animal, and personal health and wellness topics! Thank you so much to our PTO for supporting this event.
We will be having our first annual Friendgiving with the students on Tuesday, November 23rd. Children will be cooking food, enjoying the campfire and sharing what they are grateful for each day.
We will be having our first annual Friendgiving with the students on Tuesday, November 23rd. Children will be cooking food, enjoying the campfire and sharing what they are grateful for each day.
We were informed today of two positive cases of COVID-19. One was at ConVal High School (CVHS), and one was at Temple Elementary School (TES).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
The individuals who were identified as having close contact have been notified. Because the CVHS and TES school communities continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time. To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
Senora Kraphol’s Spanish 3 students shared memories from their childhood with one another in order to practice using past tense verbs.
In the Spanish language, the past preterite tense describes actions that have been completed, such as, “Yesterday, I ran three miles - Ayer corrí tres millas.”
The past imperfect tense describes habitual actions that a person used to do, such as, “I used to run three miles a day - Corría tres millas al dia.”
In their presentations, students talked about the activities they enjoyed as children, including playing with their siblings, riding trains, and going out for ice cream with their grandparents.
Sharing old photos of themselves and getting to know one another a little better added a personal touch to their studies.
Senora Kraphol’s Spanish 3 students shared memories from their childhood with one another in order to practice using past tense verbs.
In the Spanish language, the past preterite tense describes actions that have been completed, such as, “Yesterday, I ran three miles – Ayer corrí tres millas.”
The past imperfect tense describes habitual actions that a person used to do,
We were informed today of three positive cases of COVID-19: two at South Meadow School (SMS) and one at Pierce School.
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS). These cases are not related to each other nor were they identified as a close contact to any other cases previously reported to the schools. Any close contacts to the new cases have been notified.
The staff and students at the schools continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time.
To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
Frau Hodgdon’s German 4 class had a unique project-based learning (PBL) opportunity based on their current unit of study on "Salz" (salt).
Students were challenged to design a scientific experiment involving salt, propose a hypothesis, conduct the experiment following the scientific method, and then present the experiment and its results to students and visitors in class — and do all of it in German!
The presentations covered a wide range of effects and uses of salt: its impact on melting ice cubes and the buoyancy of eggs, the importance of adding salt to cookies, the use of salt in 1960s-style lava lamps, and the application of salt to increase the electric conductivity of a water solution.
All student experiments were solidly researched and well presented in the target language to parents, fellow students, and teachers, including science teachers. Of note were also the expertly constructed salt crystal models that were made of toothpicks and gumdrops.
Congratulations to all the students who combined science knowledge and German skills in such an impressive manner!
Frau Hodgdon’s German 4 class had a unique project-based learning (PBL) opportunity based on their current unit of study on “Salz” (salt).
Students were challenged to design a scientific experiment involving salt, propose a hypothesis, conduct the experiment following the scientific method, and then present the experiment and its results to students and visitors in class — and do all of it in German!
Students in Andria Johnson's and Anna Muncy's Earth Science classes recently learned about plate tectonic activity across the globe and mapped out the geologic and other hazards that people living in these areas could face.
As part of a related project-based learning (PBL) assignment, students met in teams to propose an emergency kit, specific to a city or country and the needs of the people living there. The teams then presented their emergency kit science projects in the LHT to fellow students and teachers who scored them on specific criteria.
"I thought the presentations went very smoothly and all teams were clearly prepared to explain the hazards and why they chose their location for the emergency kit. Some teams really tried to 'sell' it with a bit of an 'elevator speech' while other teams even projected the estimated cost and weight of their kits," said Andria Johnson after the presentations.
"There were creative and thoughtful kit items, such as flare guns, signal mirrors, MREs, evacuation maps, compactable shovels, solar-powered chargers, waterproof backpacks, and more. It was clear that many students really thought about the location and the needs of the people, given the specific hazards present. It was really fun to see the students display their knowledge, enthusiasm, and personality during the presentations."
Students in Andria Johnson’s and Anna Muncy’s Earth Science classes recently learned about plate tectonic activity across the globe and mapped out the geologic and other hazards that people living in these areas could face.
As part of a related project-based learning (PBL) assignment, students met in teams to propose an emergency kit,
It is my duty as the Chair to inform the ConVal community that Board Member Jerry Wilson (Peterborough) tendered his resignation from the Board, effective November 30, 2021, or earlier if a replacement could be found before that date.
I would like to take this time to thank Jerry for his years of service devoted to the students and communities of ConVal during his tenure. Please join me in thanking Jerry if you see him around town.
Under Board policy BBBE, the three remaining Board Members from Peterborough have selected Tom Burgess to fill the vacancy until the next District elections in March 2022. Mr. Burgess has accepted the position and will be sworn into office at the School Board meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.
Thank you, Jerry for your service, and welcome to the Board, Tom.
It is my duty as the Chair to inform the ConVal community that Board Member Jerry Wilson (Peterborough) tendered his resignation from the Board, effective November 30, 2021, or earlier if a replacement could be found before that date.
I would like to take this time to thank Jerry for his years of service devoted to the students and communities of ConVal during his tenure.
We were informed today of five positive cases of COVID-19. Two at ConVal High School (CVHS), one at Pierce Elementary School, one at Peterborough Elementary School, and one at Temple Elementary School.
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began the process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS). Any close contacts to the new cases have been notified.
The staff and students at the schools continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan. To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
We were informed today of five positive cases of COVID-19. Two at ConVal High School (CVHS), one at Pierce Elementary School, one at Peterborough Elementary School, and one at Temple Elementary School.
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began the process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact,
On November 13th, the class of 2022 hosted the annual holiday craft fair at ConVal High School. Over 50 vendors set up their booths and served hundreds of customers.
The classes of 2022, 2023, 2024, Interact Club, Educators Rising, and the Equestrian Team provided food in the mini gym.
The craft fair was an especially important event for the senior class who lost out on nearly two years of fundraising. 2022 class advisor Alexis Harris commented, "The money raised from the craft fair will enable us to have an exciting prom to celebrate this year's senior class."
On November 13th, the class of 2022 hosted the annual holiday craft fair at ConVal High School. Over 50 vendors set up their booths and served hundreds of customers.
The classes of 2022, 2023, 2024, Interact Club, Educators Rising, and the Equestrian Team provided food in the mini gym.
The craft fair was an especially important event for the senior class who lost out on nearly two years of fundraising.
It’s that time of year again from a school budget and property tax bill point of view. And it’s time to start our annual series of articles regarding the financial aspects of running the District.
We’re going to take a different approach this year. The past two years, our articles built a base of knowledge about the school budget and the property tax process. Instead of repeating some of the basics, we’re going to address aspects of these that are either new or specific to this year. As before, we won’t address any non-financial aspect of the ongoing Covid pandemic.
With that, here’s a brief preview of some of the articles we’ll be publishing between now and the vote in March:
Overview of Budget Schedule (included in this article)
2022 Property Tax Bills and Funds “returned” to towns in the District
Summary of the recently negotiated three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (subject to voter approval in March)
Details of proposed FY23 School Budget (also subject to voter approval in March)
Summary of current funding of education by the State of New Hampshire.
These new articles (as well as all previous financial publications) will all be available on the ConVal School Board website: schoolboard.convalsd.net
We’ll let you know when we post new material. Stay tuned.
Jim Fredrickson (Sharon) Chairman, Budget & Property Committee ConVal School Board
FY23 ConVal School Budget Schedule
These are the key dates and events associated with this budget cycle:
July 1, 2021 - 1st day of FY22
August 2021 – Board developed and approved “FY23 Budget Guidance” to be used by the Superintendent and staff to develop the proposed School Budget for FY23
November 6, 2021 – Annual School Board Budget Meeting
January 2022 – Board finalizes and “approves” Proposed FY23 Budget
Public hearing on proposed Budget – January 11, 2022
January 2022 – 2nd Board sponsored Community Forum (date TBD)
February 8, 2022 – Deliberative Session
March 8, 2022 – Voting day
July 1, 2022 – 1st day of FY23
The two most significant changes this budget cycle include:
the “return” of a significant amount of funds from FY21. This will be covered in detail in the next article
the 2nd Community Forum – to be held in late January after the Board “approves” the proposed budget and before the Deliberative Session in February. This new event is intended to provide a more informal discussion of the proposed budget (and several other topic of interest) - with community members. If you’ve ever been to a Public Hearing or Deliberative Session, you’ll appreciate the use of the word “informal”. More on this later.
Annual School Board Budget Meeting
The annual School Board Budget meeting was held on Saturday, November 6th, at the District offices. The Superintendent and staff presented the initial proposed budget. The Board discussed several of the proposed changes including: curriculum, planned expansion of the District’s pre-school program, and several other options. This was an informative meeting – decisions on specific aspects of the budget will be discussed and voted on at regularly scheduled Board meetings.
It’s that time of year again from a school budget and property tax bill point of view. And it’s time to start our annual series of articles regarding the financial aspects of running the District.
We’re going to take a different approach this year. The past two years, our articles built a base of knowledge about the school budget and the property tax process.
Third graders showed off their artistic abilities during creations of 3-D bird pictures. Thank you, Jeannie, for coming in and helping make these amazing projects!
Third graders showed off their artistic abilities during creations of 3-D bird pictures. Thank you, Jeannie, for coming in and helping make these amazing projects!
We are informing you of Wednesday's and Friday's positive cases of COVID-19. Thank you for your patience as we are working diligently to complete notifications of close contacts Any close contacts to the new cases have been notified.
Wednesday: Three at Greenfield Elementary School (GES), two at South Meadow School (SMS), and one at Great Brook School (GBS).
Friday: Four at Great Brook School (GBS), three at Peterborough Elementary School (PES), two at ConVal High School (CVHS), one at Greenfield Elementary School (GES), and one at South Meadow School (SMS).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
The staff and students at the schools continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan.
To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
We are informing you of Wednesday’s and Friday’s positive cases of COVID-19. Thank you for your patience as we are working diligently to complete notifications of close contacts Any close contacts to the new cases have been notified.
Wednesday: Three at Greenfield Elementary School (GES),
Students at DCS enjoyed meeting Mr. Dunning and learning more about the meaning of the holiday. Students were also given an American Flag to take home. We are very thankful for the service of military personnel.
Students at DCS enjoyed meeting Mr. Dunning and learning more about the meaning of the holiday. Students were also given an American Flag to take home. We are very thankful for the service of military personnel.
The ConVal Class of 2022 is proud to present the annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 13, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm.
Join over 50 vendors as you shop for unique gifts and sample some delicious treats. Local crafters specializing in hand-knit and crocheted items will be present as will be representatives for national brands such as LuLaRoe and Young Living.
Please note: all attendees must wear masks indoors and the district COVID mitigation procedures will be enforced.
The ConVal Class of 2022 is proud to present the annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 13, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm.
Join over 50 vendors as you shop for unique gifts and sample some delicious treats. Local crafters specializing in hand-knit and crocheted items will be present as will be representatives for national brands such as LuLaRoe and Young Living.
Students in Anna Muncy's Anatomy & Physiology I class study the body's muscular system by creating personalized notebooks and models.
The notebooks reflect the students' individual learning styles and creativity. Handcolored diagrams of muscular groups are identified by type — for example, striated or smooth — and carefully annotated.
Using their Chromebooks for additional research on the Internet, students explore the various muscle groups and tendons responsible for coordinated hand movements before creating hand models that illustrate the principles of hand muscle control.
In creating their hand models, students learn that several muscles that originate at the posterior surface of the ulna or the radius have their actions in the hand. Those include the abductor pollicis longus, which abducts and extends the thumb; the extensor pollicis brevis, which extends the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb; the extensor pollicis, which extends the distal phalanx, or finger bone, of the thumb; and the extensor indicis, which extends the index finger at the metacarpophalangeal joint.
In addition, there are many small muscles of the hand that have both their origin and their insertion within the hand itself. Those are referred to as the intrinsic hand muscles. They include the palmaris brevis, which assists with grip; the umbricals, which flex the MCP joints and extend the interphalangeal joints of the fingers; the palmar interossei, which adduct the fingers toward the middle finger; and the dorsal interossei, which abduct the fingers away from the middle finger.
The Anatomy & Physiology 1 class is a great example of blended learning which combines traditional, print-based study with Internet research and physical modeling for optimal student learning outcomes.
Students in Anna Muncy’s Anatomy & Physiology I class study the body’s muscular system by creating personalized notebooks and models.
The notebooks reflect the students’ individual learning styles and creativity. Handcolored diagrams of muscular groups are identified by type — for example, striated or smooth — and carefully annotated.
Using their Chromebooks for additional research on the Internet,
There is an air of friendly competition among the 25 juniors and seniors in Sam Winslow's Statistics class. Today's challenge to the students who are working in groups or individually: to determine confidence intervals when certain variables, such as the population mean (μ), are unknown.
A confidence interval displays the probability that a certain parameter will fall between a pair of values around the mean. In other words, it measures the degree of certainty or uncertainty in a sampling method. Confidence intervals are most often constructed using levels of 95% or 99%.
For example, if a survey is conducted on a sample of a population (e.g., sample n=100 out of a city population of N=100,000), the confidence interval tells you both the possible range around the estimate and also how stable the estimate is. A stable estimate is one that would be close to the same value if the survey were repeated.
There is an air of friendly competition among the 25 juniors and seniors in Sam Winslow’s Statistics class. Today’s challenge to the students who are working in groups or individually: to determine confidence intervals when certain variables, such as the population mean (μ), are unknown.
A confidence interval displays the probability that a certain parameter will fall between a pair of values around the mean.
Working in groups or individually, students in Lisa Carne's College Composition class engage in a peer editing exercise.
Looking at anonymous comparison and contrast submissions from a previous class, students critically engage with samples of student writing by highlighting where effective writing strategies were used and where the writing could have been improved.
"The editing exercise is an important step in the preparation of students before they engage in their own writing," notes Carne. "Learning from prior examples allows students to be more purposeful when they start to work on their own comparison-contrast essays."
Working in groups or individually, students in Lisa Carne’s College Composition class engage in a peer editing exercise.
Looking at anonymous comparison and contrast submissions from a previous class, students critically engage with samples of student writing by highlighting where effective writing strategies were used and where the writing could have been improved.
We were informed today of four positive cases of COVID-19. One was at Dublin Consolidated School (DCS). One was at Francestown Elementary School (FES). One was at Great Brook School (GBS). One was at ConVal High School.
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
The individuals who were identified as having close contact have been notified. Because the DCS, FES, GBS, and CVHS school communities continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time.
To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
We were informed today of four positive cases of COVID-19. One was at Dublin Consolidated School (DCS). One was at Francestown Elementary School (FES). One was at Great Brook School (GBS). One was at ConVal High School.
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact,
Teacher Hannah Petrick has been at HES for the past two weeks. The upper grades at HES have been learning about rhythm, folk songs from different parts of the world, drumming rhythms, and playing beat games. The lower grades explored their singing voices, used both quiet and loud voices while singing, and played xylophones. We look forward to her return.
Teacher Hannah Petrick has been at HES for the past two weeks. The upper grades at HES have been learning about rhythm, folk songs from different parts of the world, drumming rhythms, and playing beat games. The lower grades explored their singing voices, used both quiet and loud voices while singing, and played xylophones. We look forward to her return.
Picture Day is a day when students and staff can look their very best for the annual school picture. On this day AES's multi-purpose room is transformed into a Photo Shoot location with many happy faces and smiles!
Picture Day is a day when students and staff can look their very best for the annual school picture. On this day AES’s multi-purpose room is transformed into a Photo Shoot location with many happy faces and smiles!
In Jason Lambert's AP Literature course, students explore writing prompts for the AP exam related to A Doll's House, a three-act play written in 1879 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen.
A Doll's House portrays the disintegration of the marriage between Nora and Torvald Helmer in the wake of a major revelation. Nora, a seemingly frivolous housewife, has secretly been working to pay off a loan she took out illegally in order to save Torvald's life.
One of the prompts for the 40 minute, free-response essay that students could be asked to write about at the exam in May 2022 is the following: "Many works of literature contain a character who intentionally deceives others. The character’s dishonesty may be intended either to help or to hurt. Such a character, for example, may choose to mislead others for personal safety, to spare someone’s feelings, or to carry out a crime. Choose a novel or play, such as A Doll's House, in which a character deceives others. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze the motives for that character’s deception and discuss how the deception contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole."
Advanced Placement (AP) examinations are exams offered in United States by the College Board and are taken each May by students. The tests are the culmination of year-long AP courses and may be accepted by colleges and universities as credit or placement criteria.
In Jason Lambert’s AP Literature course, students explore writing prompts for the AP exam related to A Doll’s House, a three-act play written in 1879 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen.
A Doll’s House portrays the disintegration of the marriage between Nora and Torvald Helmer in the wake of a major revelation.
Whether a student wants to learn something new or further develop their existing skills, Brian Moore’s Keyboarding class allows them to do just that.
Each day, students choose what they personally want to work on improving, whether that be reading music, rhythm, hand position, or posture. They play songs found in either their method book or through an online program that guides their finger placement and helps them count the beat.
Students clear their song choices with Mr. Moore to make sure they are a good fit for developing their current skill level and checks in with each student several times during class to provide feedback and suggestions.
At the end of the week, students assess their progress with a rubric and set their own learning goals for the following week.
Whether a student wants to learn something new or further develop their existing skills, Brian Moore’s Keyboarding class allows them to do just that.
Each day, students choose what they personally want to work on improving, whether that be reading music, rhythm, hand position, or posture. They play songs found in either their method book or through an online program that guides their finger placement and helps them count the beat.
Students in Lance Levesque's Digital Photo/Video I class have just completed the unit on the "exposure triangle" in photography and are taking a quiz to check for understanding.
The concept of the exposure triangle refers to the interrelationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO number (traditional film speed) in taking photographs for specific settings. Whenever one variable changes, at least one of the others must also change to maintain the correct exposure.
Sports photography, for example, typically requires higher shutter speed in order to "freeze the action" while longer shutter speeds in nature photography can help convey the movement of water of a brook or stream. Artistic photographs — for example, portraits taken in the Rembrandt lighting style — take the concept of the exposure triangle to a whole new level for yet another specific effect.
Students in Lance Levesque’s Digital Photo/Video I class have just completed the unit on the “exposure triangle” in photography and are taking a quiz to check for understanding.
The concept of the exposure triangle refers to the interrelationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO number (traditional film speed) in taking photographs for specific settings.
We were informed today of 7 positive cases of COVID-19: one at Peterborough Elementary School (PES), two at Hancock Elementary School (HES), and four at ConVal High School (CVHS).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
Of the cases reported today, four were directly connected to each other. Any individuals who were identified as having close contact have been notified.
Our school communities continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time.
To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
We were informed today of 7 positive cases of COVID-19: one at Peterborough Elementary School (PES), two at Hancock Elementary School (HES), and four at ConVal High School (CVHS).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact,
We were informed today of 6 positive cases of COVID-19: two at Antrim Elementary School (AES), two at ConVal High School (CVHS), one at Great Brook School (GBS), and one at Greenfield Elementary School (GES).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
Of the six cases reported today, four had a direct familial connection. Any individuals who were identified as having close contact have been notified.
Our school communities continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time.
To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
We were informed today of 6 positive cases of COVID-19: two at Antrim Elementary School (AES), two at ConVal High School (CVHS), one at Great Brook School (GBS), and one at Greenfield Elementary School (GES).
We were informed yesterday evening of a positive case of COVID-19 at Peterborough Elementary School (PES).
As soon as we were informed of the case, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
The individuals who were identified as having close contact have been notified. Because the PES school community continues to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time. To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
We were informed yesterday evening of a positive case of COVID-19 at Peterborough Elementary School (PES).
As soon as we were informed of the case, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
Mrs. Hodgen's class did a little science experiment with baking soda, water and balloons! Students used their observation skills and watched their balloon ghosts grow when the gases formed by the baking soda and water filled them.
Mrs. Hodgen’s class did a little science experiment with baking soda, water and balloons! Students used their observation skills and watched their balloon ghosts grow when the gases formed by the baking soda and water filled them.
4th graders counted large collections of Candy Corn, spiders and pumpkins. Teams had to decide on an efficient strategy, check each partners work and share their process with the rest of the class.
4th graders counted large collections of Candy Corn, spiders and pumpkins. Teams had to decide on an efficient strategy, check each partners work and share their process with the rest of the class.
Mark and Marcia Wilson came to DCS to introduce our students to different types of owls. From the small Saw Whet and Screech Owls, to the Snowy and Great Horned Owls. Students flapped their own wings with excitement! Thanks to our wonderful PTO for supporting this amazing experience!
Mark and Marcia Wilson came to DCS to introduce our students to different types of owls. From the small Saw Whet and Screech Owls, to the Snowy and Great Horned Owls. Students flapped their own wings with excitement! Thanks to our wonderful PTO for supporting this amazing experience!
A long standing tradition was revived today, when DCS students dressed up in their costumes and hiked up the hill to the Yankee parking lot. Parents and other community members met us and handed out festive treats!
A long standing tradition was revived today, when DCS students dressed up in their costumes and hiked up the hill to the Yankee parking lot. Parents and other community members met us and handed out festive treats!
On Friday, English teacher Jason Lambert met with students in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre to talk about Poetry Out Loud.
Created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation in 2005, Poetry Out Loud is held annually in partnership with the state arts agencies of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. In New Hampshire, the competition is co-sponsored by the State Council on the Arts.
Lambert explained how to engage with poetry in general and reviewed the ways in which students could select poems for the school-wide competition. Students were encouraged to visit and research the Poetry Foundation's website to familiarize themselves with the contest criteria and to see what type of poems they might connect with.
Lambert also shared the story of ConVal's Bria Frehner (Class of 2013) who in 2012 represented the school at the regional, state, and ultimately at the national level of the Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington, D.C.
On Friday, English teacher Jason Lambert met with students in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre to talk about Poetry Out Loud.
Created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation in 2005, Poetry Out Loud is held annually in partnership with the state arts agencies of all 50 states, the District of Columbia,
Marcia and Mark Wilson introduced students to many types of owls including the Barred owl (pictured here), a Snowy owl, 2 Screech owls, a Great Horned owl, and a Northern Saw-Whet owl. Students and staff learned some fun facts and really enjoyed meeting these adorable owls up close.
Marcia and Mark Wilson introduced students to many types of owls including the Barred owl (pictured here), a Snowy owl, 2 Screech owls, a Great Horned owl, and a Northern Saw-Whet owl. Students and staff learned some fun facts and really enjoyed meeting these adorable owls up close.
As part of the continued work on the solar panel array atop ConVal Regional High School, contractors are accessing the roof in two different locations.
One access ladder has been set up just to the left of the loading dock in the back of the school and another ladder is set up on the "Void" side of the link.
On Thursday, a crane lifted equipment on the roof in the 200 section of the classrooms to get everything ready for further work next week, when the installation of the solar system will proceed in parallel with the fitting of new heating coils that will service classrooms in the 100 section of the building.
As part of the continued work on the solar panel array atop ConVal Regional High School, contractors are accessing the roof in two different locations.
One access ladder has been set up just to the left of the loading dock in the back of the school and another ladder is set up on the “Void”
Please click here for important information from Mr. Silegy, Athletic Director of South Meadow School regarding Impact Testing that will be required before any student can try out for Basketball on 11/8/21.
Please click here for important information from Mr. Silegy, Athletic Director of South Meadow School regarding Impact Testing that will be required before any student can try out for Basketball on 11/8/21.
On Tuesday, Mr. Fletcher’s Algebra 2 students practiced simplifying expressions and exponent rules.
Their warm-up problems featured complex formulas with many variables and exponents. Following the exponent rules, they streamlined these expressions into less complicated ones.
Not only does understanding exponent properties help students to solve various algebraic problems, exponents are also used in a practical manner in everyday life when calculating square feet, for example.
Exponent rules are also used in the world of computers and technology when describing megabytes, gigabytes, and terabytes.
On Tuesday, Mr. Fletcher’s Algebra 2 students practiced simplifying expressions and exponent rules.
Their warm-up problems featured complex formulas with many variables and exponents. Following the exponent rules, they streamlined these expressions into less complicated ones.
Not only does understanding exponent properties help students to solve various algebraic problems, exponents are also used in a practical manner in everyday life when calculating square feet,
We were informed today of three positive cases of COVID-19. Two were at ConVal High School (CVHS), and the third was at Peterborough Elementary School (PES).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
Out of the three cases reported today, two involved close contact. The individuals who were identified as having close contact have been notified. Because the CVHS and PES school communities continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time. To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
We were informed today of three positive cases of COVID-19. Two were at ConVal High School (CVHS), and the third was at Peterborough Elementary School (PES).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact,
We were informed today of two positive cases of COVID-19. One was at Antrim Elementary School (AES), and the other was at Hancock Elementary School (HES).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
Out of the two cases reported today, neither involved close contact. Because the AES and HES school communities continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time.
To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
We were informed today of two positive cases of COVID-19. One was at Antrim Elementary School (AES), and the other was at Hancock Elementary School (HES).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact,
On Sunday, October 24, members of the ConVal Class of 2024, joined by Class Advisors Jen Kiley and Jim Wickham, students from other classes, and Principal Heather McKillop collected 40 bags of litter along a two-mile portion of Route 202, stretching from the ConVal jug handle north towards Hancock.
Several passing cars recognized the students' efforts to give back to their community with friendly honks. The cleanup was one of four litter collection dates that the Class of 2024 had committed to through the NH Department of Transportation's Adopt-A-Highway program in April (see also this web post).
As Jim Wickham noted after the event: "It was a great day working with these students. They gave back to their community in an invaluable way. They made a challenging job enjoyable as they approached it with a fun attitude — music, snacks, and friendly chatter."
On Sunday, October 24, members of the ConVal Class of 2024, joined by Class Advisors Jen Kiley and Jim Wickham, students from other classes, and Principal Heather McKillop collected 40 bags of litter along a two-mile portion of Route 202, stretching from the ConVal jug handle north towards Hancock.
Last week, students in Mr. Bowman’s AP U.S. History (APUSH) classes debated whether or not a portion of US Route 202 in Pelham, Massachusetts, should be named after Daniel Shays.
An officer in the Continental Army from 1775-1780, Shays fought in several American Revolutionary battles. He then served the town of Pelham by holding various town offices while eking out a living on his farm.
After the Revolution, America found itself in massive debt, causing state governments to raise taxes and demand that citizens pay them in hard currency. Many farmers had little cash, so their properties were seized, and some were imprisoned. Led by Shays and other dissidents from 1786-1787, rural citizens petitioned the state legislature, protested outside courthouses, and eventually stormed the federal armory in Springfield, MA. This later became known as Shays Rebellion.
The rebels were eventually defeated, but their actions made it clear that the first written constitution of the United States, known as the Articles of Confederation, was not working. This led to the Philadelphia Convention of 1787, where George Washington was elected as our nation's first president, the Constitution of the United States was written, and a strong federal government was established.
APUSH students who debated in favor of naming the highway after Shays argued that he deserved the honor because he spoke out against government corruption. Opposing APUSH students argued that he does not deserve the honor because his motives were selfish.
Last week, students in Mr. Bowman’s AP U.S. History (APUSH) classes debated whether or not a portion of US Route 202 in Pelham, Massachusetts, should be named after Daniel Shays.
An officer in the Continental Army from 1775-1780, Shays fought in several American Revolutionary battles. He then served the town of Pelham by holding various town offices while eking out a living on his farm.
The October 22, 2021 edition of the <a href="http://<iframe width="100%" height="600" src="https://www.smore.com/hrdz6-ges-grey-wolf-gazette?embed=1" title="GES Grey Wolf Gazette" scrolling="auto" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" style="min-width: 320px;border: none;">Grey Wolf Gazette is here!
The October 22, 2021 edition of the <a href="http://<iframe width="100%" height="600" src="https://www.smore.com/hrdz6-ges-grey-wolf-gazette?embed=1" title="GES Grey Wolf Gazette" scrolling="auto" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" style="min-width: 320px;border: none;">Grey Wolf Gazette is here!
Second graders practice estimating and measuring items with non-standard units. Here they are using Skittles to measure different items. This practice helps students get ready to measure with standard units such as inches and centimeters.
Second graders practice estimating and measuring items with non-standard units. Here they are using Skittles to measure different items. This practice helps students get ready to measure with standard units such as inches and centimeters.
Miss Heard's 3rd graders have been learning about the water cycle and experimented with shaving cream clouds to see how much "rain" their clouds could hold.
Miss Heard’s 3rd graders have been learning about the water cycle and experimented with shaving cream clouds to see how much “rain” their clouds could hold.
Second graders were challenged to build a tower to support their pumpkin using only paper and tape. Looks like this team was surprised at their success!
Second graders were challenged to build a tower to support their pumpkin using only paper and tape. Looks like this team was surprised at their success!
Students in grades 3 and 4 used FlipGrid to create videos that teach others how to use the library and take care of books. They collaboratively wrote their own scripts, created backdrops and filmed themselves. Videos will be shared with Kindergarten and Grade 1 students in the coming weeks!
Students in grades 3 and 4 used FlipGrid to create videos that teach others how to use the library and take care of books. They collaboratively wrote their own scripts, created backdrops and filmed themselves. Videos will be shared with Kindergarten and Grade 1 students in the coming weeks!
It has been 20 months, 88 weeks, 613 days, 14,706 hours, 882,386 minutes, 52,943,216 seconds since the last in-person audience in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre. ConVal Theatre Arts was thrilled to welcome a live audience to their opening night performance of "Infinite Black Suitcase" by EM Lewis.
In thirteen vignettes, Lewis leads us through an insightful and endearing examination of a single day in the lives of three Oregonian families as they attempt to deal with the trauma of death and dying as humanly and lovingly as possible.
The play is particularly poignant this year, ConVal Theatre director Liz Moore noted. "It has been a … … … There aren’t enough appropriate words in the English language to describe the experience of last two years and the infinite variety of ways in which they have re-shaped each of us. It has been a time of incredible change, growth, and struggle."
"While a play about grief and community will always be a challenge, it seemed even more fitting for our current times and for these students that I have the enviable privilege to create it with. The fact that so many of them came out for this production with such enthusiasm and commitment for telling these stories speaks volumes of their talent, dedication, and desire to connect and communicate."
The following students appear in a variety of roles throughout the play (in alphabetical order): Zach Cassidy, Katherine Craig, Alissa Cutting, Rowan Davidson, Max DePoyster, Nick DiNino, Jessica Hench, Esther Janis, Lili Juarez, Hadi Lancaric, Addie Mackensen, Rhiannon Moore, Charlotte Murphy, Beau Olesky, Mia Schwabe, Charlie Savage, Haley Serafine, Dan Sleeper, Kaitlyn Stone, Annelise Strong, Caroline Stultz, Liasiah Torres, Ryan Whitney, Alex Williams, and Gabe Young.
The play's production crew includes Haley Serafine (Stage Manager), Jennifer Hopkins (Lighting Designer), Kai Flynn (Sound Operator), and Makila Sesito (Mic Operator).
It has been 20 months, 88 weeks, 613 days, 14,706 hours, 882,386 minutes, 52,943,216 seconds since the last in-person audience in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre. ConVal Theatre Arts was thrilled to welcome a live audience to their opening night performance of “Infinite Black Suitcase” by EM Lewis.
In thirteen vignettes, Lewis leads us through an insightful and endearing examination of a single day in the lives of three Oregonian families as they attempt to deal with the trauma of death and dying as humanly and lovingly as possible.
We were informed today of three positive cases of COVID-19: two at ConVal High School (CVHS) and one at Greenfield Elementary School (GES).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS). Any close contacts to the new cases have been notified.
The staff and students at the schools continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time.
To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
Susie Spikol of the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock presented a TASC Talk on "Lab Girls," an afterschool program that is designed to help middle school girls stay engaged with the sciences.
The program brings women mentors with careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) into the classroom to share their stories and their science with Great Brook and South Meadow School girls.
Each week, members of the Lab Girls meet a different role model and then have a chance to experiment with the tools of her trade.
ConVal High School students with an interest in science have a community service opportunity to help the middle school girls navigate the hands-on experiments and additionally benefit from guest speakers during the TASK Talk series at ConVal.
Susie Spikol of the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock presented a TASC Talk on “Lab Girls,” an afterschool program that is designed to help middle school girls stay engaged with the sciences.
The program brings women mentors with careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) into the classroom to share their stories and their science with Great Brook and South Meadow School girls.
Members of the ConVal Class of 2022 assembled in the dropoff loop in front of the school to take the senior picture for the 2022 ConVal Yearbook.
The ConVal Yearbook covers all classes — from freshmen to seniors — and will be an especially memorable edition this year.
To find out what the different options are to order your family's copy or how to place a recognition ad in the Yearbook, go to the Jostens ConVal Yearbook website or contact Yearbook advisor Karrie Mitschmyer (kmitschmyer@conval.edu).
Students in the Aesthetics and Ideas class, which is co-taught by Jason Lambert and Ben Putnam, welcomed a guest speaker from the MacDowell artist’s residency program on Thursday. Jodie Mack is an English-born American experimental filmmaker and animator who currently teaches animation at Dartmouth College.
In her wide-ranging presentation to the students, she addressed topics ranging from the concept of Taylorism in early animation production to the architecture of medieval churches as first, quasi-filmic experiences. Students also learned about the importance of film perforations, known as sprocket holes, in the production and projection of traditional, film-based movies as well as the tension between representative and abstract art.
Mack is fascinated by the concept of "stroboscopia," the relationship between a series of still images and the illusion of motion that is being created through the physical phenomenon known as the persistence of vision. Central to her work is also the original meaning of the word "animation — not related to cartoons or Pixar movies, but in the sense of 'bringing to life' inanimate objects and concepts," Mack noted.
Mack talked about her non-traditional, meandering educational pathway by sharing that she attended two community colleges before enrolling in a bachelor's degree program at the University of Florida. She went on to earn her MFA in film, video, and new media at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. "If there is anything that you should remember from my presentation," she said, "it is that you are going to be OK, you are going to figure it out."
Besides sharing her personal background as an immigrant and her family history, Mack connected with students by showing several of her animated films, including Curses (a music video), A Joy, and portions of her MFA thesis project Yard Work Is Hard Work.
The final activity of this truly unique TASC Talk opportunity was the taking of a series of pictures with students that she will animate and share with the class in the coming weeks.
Students in the Aesthetics and Ideas class, which is co-taught by Jason Lambert and Ben Putnam, welcomed a guest speaker from the MacDowell artist’s residency program on Thursday. Jodie Mack is an English-born American experimental filmmaker and animator who currently teaches animation at Dartmouth College.
In her wide-ranging presentation to the students, she addressed topics ranging from the concept of Taylorism in early animation production to the architecture of medieval churches as first,
Students in Ms. Moran's and Mr. Stetzer's Biology classes had a special learning opportunity this week. In partnership with the Harris Center for Conservation Education, they got to engage in an actual applied science community project involving woodland salamanders.
The Harris Center maintains a series of study plots as part of the Salamander Population & Adaptation Research Collaboration Network (SPARCnet), a regional research effort aimed at understanding the effects of climate change on woodland salamanders. Each plot consists of 50 small wooden “coverboards” that appeal to woodland amphibians — especially red-backed salamanders (Plethodon cinereus) — as sources of shelter.
With the help of student scientists, the Center surveys the plots for salamanders each spring and fall. By keeping track of the salamanders found under each board, scientists can begin to get a sense for the abundance and distribution of red-backed salamanders and compare local findings with more than 30 other SPARCnet sites from Virginia to Ontario.
As naturalist John Benjamin of the Harris Center noted in the introductory presentation in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre, the red-backed salamanders are an important indicator species for the impacts of human land use, associated reductions and degredations in salamander habitat, as well as overall climate change.
Perhaps the most astounding fact of the Harris Center presentation: In a typical year, the mass of surveyed redbacked salamanders exceeds the mass of all other vertebrate animals in the same plot of land combined!
Students in Ms. Moran’s and Mr. Stetzer’s Biology classes had a special learning opportunity this week. In partnership with the Harris Center for Conservation Education, they got to engage in an actual applied science community project involving woodland salamanders.
The Harris Center maintains a series of study plots as part of the Salamander Population &
We were informed today of two positive cases of COVID-19. One at ConVal High School (CVHS) and one at Great Brook School (GBS).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS). These cases are not related to each other nor were they identified as a close contact to any other cases previously reported to the schools. Any close contacts to the new cases have been notified.
The staff and students at the schools continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time.
To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
The ConVal "Void" — the area behind the link, between the gymnasium and the math and science classrooms on the south side of the school — serves as the staging area for the solar panel installation project that is set to begin in the coming weeks.
Equipment and materials have already been dropped off, including a job trailer, dumpsters, roof fencing, the solar panels, as well as inverters and piping for the project.
ReVision Energy, which maintains offices in Maine and New Hampshire, is in charge of the project.
The ConVal “Void” — the area behind the link, between the gymnasium and the math and science classrooms on the south side of the school — serves as the staging area for the solar panel installation project that is set to begin in the coming weeks.
Equipment and materials have already been dropped off,
We were informed yesterday of three positive cases of COVID-19: one case each at Antrim Elementary School (AES), Hancock Elementary School (HES), and South Meadow Elementary School (SMS).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS). These cases are not related to each other nor were they identified as a close contact to any other cases previously reported to the schools. Any close contacts to the new cases have been notified.
The staff and students at the schools continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time.
To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services:
We were informed yesterday of three positive cases of COVID-19: one case each at Antrim Elementary School (AES), Hancock Elementary School (HES), and South Meadow Elementary School (SMS).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact,
The Fall Open House this year was held a little different from the past. This year parents were able to meet their teachers outside and take a tour of the building if they wanted. As an added benefit, parents and students were able to sample pizza from the outside pizza oven. It was a great way for the staff, parents and students to enjoy a beautiful fall evening!
The Fall Open House this year was held a little different from the past. This year parents were able to meet their teachers outside and take a tour of the building if they wanted. As an added benefit, parents and students were able to sample pizza from the outside pizza oven. It was a great way for the staff,
As part of our bi-monthly all school meetings, first grade leads the school in the Pledge of Allegiance. These meetings are held via Zoom and different grade levels lead the meetings. The school learns about what different grades have been studying recently.
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As part of our bi-monthly all school meetings, first grade leads the school in the Pledge of Allegiance. These meetings are held via Zoom and different grade levels lead the meetings. The school learns about what different grades have been studying recently.
As part of Fire Prevention Day at AES, Smokey Bear made a surprise visit to AES. Smokey listens in as Antrim's Assistant Fire Chief Thomas Beaumont is leading a lesson in fire safety.
As part of Fire Prevention Day at AES, Smokey Bear made a surprise visit to AES. Smokey listens in as Antrim’s Assistant Fire Chief Thomas Beaumont is leading a lesson in fire safety.
Mrs. Lima’s Personal Fitness class has been taking advantage of the good weather and has been holding its strength training class outdoors.
Every day the students warm up and cool down by moving their equipment to and from their classroom tent.
On Tuesday, each student paired up with a classmate who lifts the same amount of weight. The pairs completed three rounds of an upper-body free weight circuit using barbells, dumbbells, and weight benches.
We were informed today of two positive cases of COVID-19. One was at Great Brook Middle School (GBS) and one at Peterborough Elementary School (PES).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our very thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
Out of the two cases reported today, only one case involved close contact. The individuals who were identified as having close contact have been notified. Because the staff and students at GBS and PES continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time.
To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
With the help of Art Teacher, Andy Shultz, DCS students celebrated our school motto of "DCS Cares....for ourselves, each other, out school and community," by creating beautiful heart shaped collages. Each student designed and colored one piece of the heart. Four pieces needed to be put together to form the whole heart. This opportunity also allowed our students to connect as a community as they worked to decorate our walls with signs of caring!
With the help of Art Teacher, Andy Shultz, DCS students celebrated our school motto of “DCS Cares….for ourselves, each other, out school and community,” by creating beautiful heart shaped collages. Each student designed and colored one piece of the heart. Four pieces needed to be put together to form the whole heart. This opportunity also allowed our students to connect as a community as they worked to decorate our walls with signs of caring!
Mr. Dave DeWitt, retired engineer and resident of Dublin, created a 3D Dinosuar Park for DCS! He presented the park to DCS students and shared his wealth of knowledge about engineering and dinosaurs. Students loved it and cannot wait to have time exploring the park including indentifying each dinosaur by name and sound.
Mr. Dave DeWitt, retired engineer and resident of Dublin, created a 3D Dinosuar Park for DCS! He presented the park to DCS students and shared his wealth of knowledge about engineering and dinosaurs. Students loved it and cannot wait to have time exploring the park including indentifying each dinosaur by name and sound.
We were informed today of three positive cases of COVID-19. One was at Great Brook Middle School (GBS), and two were at ConVal High School (CVHS).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our very thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
Out of the three cases reported today, only one case involved close contact. The individuals who were identified as having close contact have been notified. Because the staff and students at GBS and CVHS continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time.
To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
We were informed of three positive cases of COVID-19 at the following schools, Antrim Elementary School (1), ConVal High School (1), and Hancock Elementary School (1).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact, which follows the most recent guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS).
Out of the three cases reported, none involved close contact. Because the staff and students continue to implement the mitigation strategies outlined in our Reopening and Recovery Plan, there is no need to change our instructional mode at this point in time.
To learn more about COVID-19, please visit these websites:
We were informed of three positive cases of COVID-19 at the following schools, Antrim Elementary School (1), ConVal High School (1), and Hancock Elementary School (1).
As soon as we were informed of the cases, we began our thorough process of identifying anyone who may have had close contact,
Fourth-grade students are taught how to raise and lower the American flag.
Each day, under adult supervision the fourth-grade students take turns raising and lowering the American flag. They are taught to honor the American flag by handling it with respect and not letting it touch the ground. The students are also taught how to fold the flag when they bring it in at the end of the day.
The students have been doing a great job taking this responsibility seriously. We are very proud of them.
Fourth-grade students are taught how to raise and lower the American flag.
Each day, under adult supervision the fourth-grade students take turns raising and lowering the American flag. They are taught to honor the American flag by handling it with respect and not letting it touch the ground. The students are also taught how to fold the flag when they bring it in at the end of the day.
Students in the Aesthetics and Ideas class, which is co-taught by Jason Lambert and Ben Putnam, welcomed a guest speaker from the MacDowell artist's residency program on Thursday.
Chana Porter is an emerging playwright, speculative novelist, and education activist. According to the New York Times, Porter “uses incongruity and exaggeration to suggest some midnight-dark truths about human life and endeavor.”
Porter talked to the class about her work and her own educational pathway. Her most recent work is the novel The Seep (2020), a unique alien invasion story that focuses on the human element and the myriad ways in which we see, and do not see, our own world. She spent time working with students on a series of writing prompts and shared some techniques and methods to help us focus and get out of our way when trying to create.
Porter received her undergraduate degree from Hampshire College before undertaking non-residential graduate studies at Goddard College so she could continue to devote time to writing. Her current interest is the development of a screenwriting project in Los Angeles.
Porter's plays have been developed or produced at New Georges, Playwrights Horizons, The Catastrophic Theatre, La MaMa, Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre, Cherry Lane, The Invisible Dog, and Movement Research.
Porter is also the co-founder of the Octavia Project, a free summer writing and STEM program for Brooklyn teenage girls and non-binary youth. She has taught her embodied creativity course Writing from the Body at the University of Houston, Fordham University, Hampshire College, Goddard College, Weber State, and with Sarah Lawrence’s Global Classroom.
Students in the Aesthetics and Ideas class, which is co-taught by Jason Lambert and Ben Putnam, welcomed a guest speaker from the MacDowell artist’s residency program on Thursday.
Chana Porter is an emerging playwright, speculative novelist, and education activist. According to the New York Times, Porter “uses incongruity and exaggeration to suggest some midnight-dark truths about human life and endeavor.”
Picture retakes are scheduled for December 1st from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. If you were absent on picture day you will have a second chance to get your picture taken! If you didn't like your first picture, send in your old ones and have a new one retaken. More information will be coming home with students shortly.
Picture retakes are scheduled for December 1st from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. If you were absent on picture day you will have a second chance to get your picture taken! If you didn’t like your first picture, send in your old ones and have a new one retaken. More information will be coming home with students shortly.
On Friday, November 19th at 8:45am PES held a Turkey Trot "foodraiser" in support of the the Peterborough Food Pantry. We collected canned goods and other non-perishable food items as students, staff, and families trotted (ran, jogged, or walked) 3 laps around the PES playing fields (its about 1 mile). Thank you for all of the donations!
On Friday, November 19th at 8:45am PES held a Turkey Trot “foodraiser” in support of the the Peterborough Food Pantry. We collected canned goods and other non-perishable food items as students, staff, and families trotted (ran, jogged, or walked) 3 laps around the PES playing fields (its about 1 mile). Thank you for all of the donations!
This week, our friends from the Harris Center worked with our 3rd graders teaching about the weather. Ben King of the Harris Center talked to our students about wind, including what a compass is, how to find points north, south, east and west, how to tell which direction the wind is coming from, and how to tell wind speed using a Beaufort Scale. Our teachers and students took advantage of the great fall weather and held the lesson outside. This allowed for students to see examples of the wind viewing the leaves, branches, and trees.
This week, our friends from the Harris Center worked with our 3rd graders teaching about the weather. Ben King of the Harris Center talked to our students about wind, including what a compass is, how to find points north, south, east and west, how to tell which direction the wind is coming from, and how to tell wind speed using a Beaufort Scale.
Do you have sneakers, shoes or boots you are looking to get rid of? The Conval Community Dollars for Scholars Program is "running" a shoe drive through mid December. Partnering with Funds2Org, money raised from this fundraiser will help Conval Community Dollars for Scholars award scholarships to students. We have a collection box at PES for any of your slightly used, but still in good shape shoes.
Do you have sneakers, shoes or boots you are looking to get rid of? The Conval Community Dollars for Scholars Program is “running” a shoe drive through mid December. Partnering with Funds2Org, money raised from this fundraiser will help Conval Community Dollars for Scholars award scholarships to students. We have a collection box at PES for any of your slightly used,
Mrs. Cooper’s AP Language students presented their Name-Drop assignments to their classmates this week.
Inspired by the advice of writer Annie Dillard, “You were made and set here to give voice to this, your own astonishment,” each student explored the works of a particular, famous creative person to determine that artist’s astonishment.
This could be any recurring theme, stylistic technique, or something that fascinated the artist. The artists whom the students investigated and their astonishments included:
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift (vivid storytelling)
Film director and producer Steven Spielberg (childhood)
Rapper and record producer Kanye West (Christianity)
President Barack Obama (speech cadence and stage presence)
Ballerina Anna Pavlova (light yet expressive pieces)
YouTuber Jake Paul (the importance of being well behaved and having good manners)
Mrs. Cooper’s AP Language students presented their Name-Drop assignments to their classmates this week.
Inspired by the advice of writer Annie Dillard, “You were made and set here to give voice to this, your own astonishment,” each student explored the works of a particular, famous creative person to determine that artist’s astonishment.
As the month of October, continues on, beautiful fall colors dot the surroundings around AES. On a sunny day, the beautiful leaves stand out against the blue sky!
As the month of October, continues on, beautiful fall colors dot the surroundings around AES. On a sunny day, the beautiful leaves stand out against the blue sky!
A bird's eye view of the AES tent and new benches just waiting for students to use. Students have been having lessons outside as well as eating their lunch under the tent. The AES playground is in the background waiting for students to come out to play!
A bird’s eye view of the AES tent and new benches just waiting for students to use. Students have been having lessons outside as well as eating their lunch under the tent. The AES playground is in the background waiting for students to come out to play!
Last year, GBS had to completely restructure its teaching configuration. This meant that our Extended Learning Programs (or ELPs) could not run. This year, we have been able to have these programs running again. Students self-select, apply for, and attend weekly ELPs. Currently the offerings are Costume Design (pictured above), Dungeon Master Guild, Improv, Ancient Warfare, and Photography. Students are responsible for connecting with their classroom teachers to make up any missed assignments. These exploratory programs offer our middle school students the opportunity to try new things, practice organizing their time, collaborate with peers, and develop leadership skills. For more information, please contact Maryanne Cullinan (mcullinan@conval.edu).
Last year, GBS had to completely restructure its teaching configuration. This meant that our Extended Learning Programs (or ELPs) could not run. This year, we have been able to have these programs running again. Students self-select, apply for, and attend weekly ELPs. Currently the offerings are Costume Design (pictured above), Dungeon Master Guild, Improv, Ancient Warfare,
Do you have shoes, sneakers, and boots you are looking to get rid of?
ConVal Community Dollars for Scholars will be running a shoe drive from Monday, October 4 to Wednesday, November 17.
We will be collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes of all kinds at ConVal High School in the box that is located in the main office!
Collection sites are also available at Great Brook Middle School, South Meadow Middle School, and Bellows-Nichols Insurance Agency in Peterborough. We will also be at Shaw's in Peterborough on Saturday, October 9 and 16 from 9:30am-2:30pm.
We are working with Funds2Orgs that then distributes these shoes to micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries to help them create, maintain and grow small businesses.
Our goal is to collect 50 bags with 25 pairs of shoes per bag! All money raised from this fundraiser will help us to award scholarships to those who have faced life challenges and demonstrate a financial need.
So clean out your closets and make a difference locally and globally. Thank you!
Chris Heider (cheider@conval.edu) and Rebecca Dunn (rdunn@conval.edu) serve on the Board of Directors for ConVal Community Dollars for Scholars and are happy to answer any questions you might have.
The Kindergarten classes spent a lovely morning walking to the Post Office and Putnam Park. Students mailed postcards to their families and enjoyed a special picnic snack!
The Kindergarten classes spent a lovely morning walking to the Post Office and Putnam Park. Students mailed postcards to their families and enjoyed a special picnic snack!
As part of their unit on cars in German 4, Frau Hodgdon's students went into the student parking lot at ConVal High School to practice an important skill: "den Ölstand messen," to check the oil level.
Everything had to be done in German and to give you a sense of what the instructions were, here is a sample:
"1. Um den Ölstand korrekt zu messen, sollte der Motor warm sein. Warten Sie nach dem Abstellen des Motors aber ein wenig, damit das Öl sich komplett in der Ölwanne sammeln kann.
2. Die meisten Autos haben einen Ölmessstab, um den Ölstand zu prüfen. Dafür Haube öffnen und den Ölmessstab herausziehen. Wo er bei Ihrem Auto sitzt, entnehmen Sie ggf. der Bedienungsanleitung. (Achtung: Manche moderne Autos haben keinen Messstab mehr, hier wird der Ölstand über den Bordcomputer abgerufen).
3. Ölmessstab mit einem fusselfreien Stoff- oder Papiertuch reinigen und ihn wieder komplett (!) in die entsprechende Öffnung einführen.
4. Ölmessstab erneut herausziehen.
5. Mithilfe der Markierungen ablesen, ob der Ölstand richtig ist: Auf dem Messstab sind der minimale und maximale Ölstand vermerkt, der Ölfilm sollte mindestens bis zur Mitte zwischen den beiden Markierungen (eher in Richtung Max-Strich) reichen, keinesfalls aber darunter oder darüber liegen."
As part of their unit on cars in German 4, Frau Hodgdon’s students went into the student parking lot at ConVal High School to practice an important skill: “den Ölstand messen,” to check the oil level.
Everything had to be done in German and to give you a sense of what the instructions were, here is a sample:
Over a two-day period, students in Mr. Stetzer's Biology class conducted an assessment of Freshman Pond as part of their study of ecology and ecosystems.
The first day was devoted to a chemical analysis of the water quality. On the second day, students sampled for macroinvertebrates.
"In the end, we are comparing the tested elements of water quality — the chemical testing — with species richness, i.e. the amount of critters we found," said Stetzer. "We want to see if Freshman Pond is a vibrant ecosystem, or if it’s one with little diversity."
Over a two-day period, students in Mr. Stetzer’s Biology class conducted an assessment of Freshman Pond as part of their study of ecology and ecosystems.
The first day was devoted to a chemical analysis of the water quality. On the second day, students sampled for macroinvertebrates.
“In the end, we are comparing the tested elements of water quality — the chemical testing — with species richness,
Frau Hodgdon's German 4 class recently had a unique learning opportunity, thanks to an initiative by the German Goethe Institute and PASCH, Germany's "Schools: Partners for the Future" program.
Live-linked via Zoom to engineers and app developers in Germany, students learned to code — in German — Calliope mini-computers using the Open Roberta® Lab app creation software.
ConVal High School was one of just three schools across the nation to receive class sets of Calliope mini computers. The Roberta® open source development platform uses drag-and-drop instructions which allow students to put together complex programming steps in an intuitive and easy-to-execute way.
Frau Hodgdon’s German 4 class recently had a unique learning opportunity, thanks to an initiative by the German Goethe Institute and PASCH, Germany’s “Schools: Partners for the Future” program.
Live-linked via Zoom to engineers and app developers in Germany, students learned to code — in German — Calliope mini-computers using the Open Roberta® Lab app creation software.
HES students enjoyed meeting and working with Erin Mack, one of the Elementary Library Media Specialists. Students reviewed book care guidelines , explored the library , went on a library treasure hunt and read lots and lots of books!!
HES students enjoyed meeting and working with Erin Mack, one of the Elementary Library Media Specialists. Students reviewed book care guidelines , explored the library , went on a library treasure hunt and read lots and lots of books!!
As part of the ecology unit in Biology, students are collecting and analyzing field data on the health of the pond ecosystem.
Students are learning about the difference between abiotic and biotic factors, identifying macroinvertebrates, and testing the water quality of the pond.
At the conclusion of the survey, students will be able to determine the factors affecting the water quality of the pond and how human activity can have a direct effect on the ecosystem.
As part of the ecology unit in Biology, students are collecting and analyzing field data on the health of the pond ecosystem.
Students are learning about the difference between abiotic and biotic factors, identifying macroinvertebrates, and testing the water quality of the pond.
At the conclusion of the survey, students will be able to determine the factors affecting the water quality of the pond and how human activity can have a direct effect on the ecosystem.
This fall the SMS Community was able to enjoy a school wide picnic and outside assembly. It was so great to be able to come together as whole family once again.
This fall the SMS Community was able to enjoy a school wide picnic and outside assembly. It was so great to be able to come together as whole family once again.
Ms. Goldthwaite-Gagne’s 2D Studio Art students use TASC to further their studio practice beyond class time.
The students have been working on several assignments this week. One of these is to create a repeat pattern, a process, they say, that helps them to unwind.
Another assignment is to create an original piece inspired by the Immaculate Heart College Art Department rules originally written by Sister Corita Kent. Several students gravitated toward Rule #6: Nothing is a mistake. There is no win and no fail. There is only make, and Rule #9: Be happy whenever you can manage it.
Ms. Goldthwaite-Gagne’s 2D Studio Art students use TASC to further their studio practice beyond class time.
The students have been working on several assignments this week. One of these is to create a repeat pattern, a process, they say, that helps them to unwind.
Another assignment is to create an original piece inspired by the Immaculate Heart College Art Department rules originally written by Sister Corita Kent.
The ConVal School Counselors delivered a presentation on the College Application process to the parents/guardians of seniors on Wednesday evening.
Families were invited to drop in for help with Naviance and Common App and have their individual questions answered before attending a presentation in the LHT.
Next week, there will be a virtual presentation on the Financial Aid process.
The ConVal School Counselors delivered a presentation on the College Application process to the parents/guardians of seniors on Wednesday evening.
Families were invited to drop in for help with Naviance and Common App and have their individual questions answered before attending a presentation in the LHT.
Next week, there will be a virtual presentation on the Financial Aid process.
We were informed today of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 at Antrim Elementary School (1), Hancock Elementary School (1), Great Brook School (1), and South Meadow School (1).
We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Those who have been identified as a close contact have been notified.
The staff and students continue to work within the mitigation strategies of our Reopening and Recovery Plan, but we need your help. If your student(s) has symptoms of COVID 19 be sure to keep them at home until they are no longer symptomatic. If your student is symptomatic, contact your child’s primary care physician.
Symptomatic students or staff can be allowed to return to school when one of the following two conditions is met:
Person receives an FDA-approved COVID-19 test that is negative, AND the person’s symptoms are improving and they are fever-free for at least 24 hours off any fever-reducing medications. Approved tests include:
A PCR-based molecular test or an
Antigen testing conducted within an appropriate number of days since symptom onset
2. Person has met CDC criteria for ending home isolation (i.e., if a person is not tested, they are assumed to be COVID-19 positive).
Our school is working closely with the New Hampshire (NH) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to follow the guidance they have provided for this situation and will provide updates should their recommendations change. The current recommendation from NH Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) for people who may be exposed to COVID-19 in the school setting is to: monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and wear a mask in indoor public settings for 14 days following the last day of exposure. Additionally, consider testing 3-5 days following the last day of exposure. If your child develops symptoms please isolate them at home and seek testing for COVID-19.
Because COVID-19 is most commonly spread through respiratory droplets, the NH DHHS is recommending the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
Get vaccinated, for those who are eligible.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Avoid high risk locations, especially ones that are indoors and crowded, and where people are unable to maintain physical distance from others.
If there is substantial community transmission in your area, wear a cloth face covering that covers your mouth and nose to protect others when in public areas.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Stay home and seek testing if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
To learn more about COVID-19, please check these resources:
We were informed today of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 at Antrim Elementary School (1), Hancock Elementary School (1), Great Brook School (1), and South Meadow School (1).
We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
ConVal High School hosted a mini jobs fair on Tuesday. Organized by the School Counseling Department, exhibitors set up tables on the apron where students made contact with potential employers during TASC.
In addition to recruiters from the Air Force, Army, and Marines, students met with first responders like the Peterborough Fire Department and ambulance services.
RiverMead, NHBB, and Dunkin Donuts were also among the exhibitors.
ConVal High School hosted a mini jobs fair on Tuesday. Organized by the School Counseling Department, exhibitors set up tables on the apron where students made contact with potential employers during TASC.
In addition to recruiters from the Air Force, Army, and Marines, students met with first responders like the Peterborough Fire Department and ambulance services.
Thank you to Hayward's Ice Cream for your very generous donation! Our Open House was made so much sweeter with our Outdoor PTO sponsored Ice Cream Social!
Thank you to Hayward’s Ice Cream for your very generous donation! Our Open House was made so much sweeter with our Outdoor PTO sponsored Ice Cream Social!
The ConVal School Store has an online sale until Thursday, October 21, 2021. Click here to place your order from Blueberry Hill Design Works.
Visitors can find everything from ConVal-branded t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants and joggers, jackets and anoraks, hoodies (flipover and scuba-style), hats, camo caps, and even a CV-branded face masks!
Fall orders are accepted until Thursday, October 21, 2021. After that date, all ordered apparel is printed or embroidered, and completed orders will be delivered to ConVal High School.
The ConVal School Store has an online sale until Thursday, October 21, 2021. Click here to place your order from Blueberry Hill Design Works.
Visitors can find everything from ConVal-branded t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants and joggers, jackets and anoraks, hoodies (flipover and scuba-style), hats, camo caps, and even a CV-branded face masks!
We were informed today of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 at ConVal High School (1), Hancock Elementary School (2), Peterborough Elementary School (1), South Meadow School (2), and Temple Elementary School (1).
We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Those who have been identified as a close contact have been notified.
The staff and students continue to work within the mitigation strategies of our Reopening and Recovery Plan, but we need your help. If your student(s) has symptoms of COVID 19 be sure to keep them at home until they are no longer symptomatic. If your student is symptomatic, contact your child’s primary care physician.
Symptomatic students or staff can be allowed to return to school when one of the following two conditions is met:
Person receives an FDA-approved COVID-19 test that is negative, AND the person’s symptoms are improving and they are fever-free for at least 24 hours off any fever-reducing medications. Approved tests include:
A PCR-based molecular test or an
Antigen testing conducted within an appropriate number of days since symptom onset
2. Person has met CDC criteria for ending home isolation (i.e., if a person is not tested, they are assumed to be COVID-19 positive).
Our school is working closely with the New Hampshire (NH) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to follow the guidance they have provided for this situation and will provide updates should their recommendations change. The current recommendation from NH Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) for people who may be exposed to COVID-19 in the school setting is to: monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and wear a mask in indoor public settings for 14 days following the last day of exposure. Additionally, consider testing 3-5 days following the last day of exposure. If your child develops symptoms please isolate them at home and seek testing for COVID-19.
Because COVID-19 is most commonly spread through respiratory droplets, the NH DHHS is recommending the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
Get vaccinated, for those who are eligible.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Avoid high risk locations, especially ones that are indoors and crowded, and where people are unable to maintain physical distance from others.
If there is substantial community transmission in your area, wear a cloth face covering that covers your mouth and nose to protect others when in public areas.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Stay home and seek testing if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
To learn more about COVID-19, please check these resources:
We were informed today of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 at ConVal High School (1), Hancock Elementary School (2), Peterborough Elementary School (1), South Meadow School (2), and Temple Elementary School (1).
We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
We have received excellent response to the Community Forum survey we provided for community input.
As a quick recap to the survey results:
There were 135 survey respondents with 92 noting they will be attending the Community Forum in person.
The survey topics in ranked order of selection by the community:
Masking and COVID 19
Protocols when staff and students test positive
Changes in curriculum
Budget, how is it paid for and what happens to money not spent?
Learning recovery plan
Small community schools and sustainability
Legal mandates and ConVal
We had made the commitment to selecting the top four ranked choices for presentation and questions/answers (a dialog). As we analyzed the results we saw that the top five topics were very close in rankings. We decided that we would expand our presentations to the top five vs. the top four.
There is also an hour set aside (8-9 PM) for the audience to ask questions of the on-stage panel that are not in the presentation topics above.
It was satisfying to also see that the question of which level of school the respondent had students in contained approx. 15% who noted none. This means that not only are parents interested in our district school system but so are community members that do not have students in our district.
Important to note from our previous correspondence. Due to physical distancing requirements we had to limit the number of community members attending in-person at the Lucy Hurlin theatre to less than 100. As you can see above we are close to capacity and cannot accommodate community members attend in-person that did not respond in the survey. We are providing a livestream for those who cannot be accommodated in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre. You can view the live stream from your own environment.
To assist those whose home environment does not support live stream we will make available an overflow room at the high school for community members to view the forum as a live stream. Remember, live stream is “view only” and does not allow for interaction with the does not allow for interaction with the presenters. Seating in this “overflow” area will be on a first come, first seat basis and as soon as it is at capacity we will not be able to seat any more.
THE AGENDA
The below agenda outlines the sequence of topic presentations and the presenters. It is important to note that others members of the ConVal school board, who are not presenting will also be on stage to assist in answering any questions. Included in the agenda (at the bottom) is the link to click on to access the live stream.
We are looking forward to a productive forum.
AGENDA
ConVal School Board and Administration
COMMUNITY FORUM
September 30, 2021
Lucy Hurlin Theatre
ConVal High School
7 P.M. to 9 P.M.
Opening remarks – Alan Edelkind
Moderator remarks – Tim Theberge_
Presentations
Masking and COVID 19, Protocols when staff and/or Students test positive
Presenters: Tim Theberge, Keira Christian
Q/A to follow presentations
Budget, how it is paid for and what happens to money not spent
Presenter – Jim Fredrickson
Q/A to follow presentation
Learning recovery plan, Changes in Curriculum
Presenters Dr. Kimberly Rizzo-Saunders. Dr. Ann Forrest
Q/A to follow presentations
Open forum
Questions and discussions
Participants – ConVal community, School board and administration
Closing remarks – Janine Lesser
To access the forum via live stream please click on the below link
Each year students in the upper grades are responsible for raising the flags at our school. They learn about the significance of the flag and treat the flag with great care.
Each year students in the upper grades are responsible for raising the flags at our school. They learn about the significance of the flag and treat the flag with great care.
We were informed today of cases of COVID-19 at Hancock Elementary School (3), Peterborough Elementary School (1), and South Meadow School (1). We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
NH DHHS has requested we provide contact information for anyone who has been identified as having had close contact with the infected person. The staff and students of all three schools continue to do a wonderful job of working within the mitigation strategies of our Reopening and Recovery Plan. At this point there is no need to change our instructional model, all students will remain in person, and those who have been identified as close contacts have been notified.
The current recommendation from NH Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) for people who may be exposed to COVID-19 in the school setting is to:
For 14 days from the last day of exposure:
Monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and
Wear a mask in indoor public settings and
Consider testing 3-5 days following the last day of exposure
If your child develops symptoms please isolate them at home and seek testing for COVID-19.
Symptomatic students or staff can be allowed to return to school when one of the following two conditions is met:
Person receives an FDA-approved COVID-19 test that is negative, AND the person’s symptoms are improving and they are fever-free for at least 24 hours off any fever-reducing medications.
Approved tests include:
A PCR-based molecular test
Antigen testing conducted within an appropriate number of days since symptom onset
Person has met CDC criteria for ending home isolation (i.e., if a person is not tested, they are assumed to be COVID-19 positive).
Our school is working closely with the New Hampshire (NH) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to follow the guidance they have provided for this situation and will provide updates should their recommendations change.
Because COVID-19 is most commonly spread through respiratory droplets, the NH DHHS is recommending the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
Get vaccinated, for those who are eligible.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Avoid high risk locations, especially ones that are indoors and crowded, and where people are unable to maintain physical distance from others.
If there is substantial community transmission in your area, wear a cloth face covering that covers your mouth and nose to protect others when in public areas.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Stay home and seek testing if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
To learn more about COVID-19, please check these resources:
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.covid19.nh.gov/welcome
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
We were informed today of cases of COVID-19 at Hancock Elementary School (3), Peterborough Elementary School (1), and South Meadow School (1). We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
NH DHHS has requested we provide contact information for anyone who has been identified as having had close contact with the infected person.
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