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4th grade mathematicians work together to solve problems posted around the room- rounding, comparing numbers, using the addition & subtraction algorithms, solving word problems using tape diagrams, & showing our Eagle values of co-operation and grit!
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4th grade mathematicians work together to solve problems posted around the room- rounding, comparing numbers, using the addition & subtraction algorithms, solving word problems using tape diagrams, & showing our Eagle values of co-operation and grit!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog
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GES students enjoyed the annual CVES Turkey Trot last Friday. It was a beautiful day to come together for a run! Thanks to our PE teachers for organizing a wonderful event!
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog
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[post_title] => GBS Chorale students went to KSC to see a Shakespeare production
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[post_content] => It is hard to believe that we have completed the first quarter of school. The children have settled in and are making wonderful progress in math, reading, writing, and social emotional skills.
Check out the latest newsletter to read more about other events at HES.
- Turkey Trot
- Harvest Lunch
- Volunteer of the Month
It is hard to believe that we have completed the first quarter of school. The children have settled in and are making wonderful progress in math, reading, writing, and social emotional skills.
Check out the latest newsletter to read more about other events at HES.
- Turkey Trot
- Harvest Lunch
- Volunteer of the Month
If you are interested in skiing Crotched Mountain this season, consider the Crotched Mountain Ski Club!
For as little as $129 — rentals and lessons are extra —, students can ski on five Mondays starting in January, then earn a Peak Pass for the rest of the season, which is a season pass to 14 Peak resorts. If Fridays are better, the cost is $149 since they are open later.
For more information, or to join, please contact Sue Whitaker at suedwhit@gmail.com, or request to join the Facebook group Crotched Mountain Ski Club.
Note: This club was created for high school students, but any student between the ages of 5-17 may join. No transportation or chaperoning is provided at this time.
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For as little as $129 — rentals and lessons are extra —, students can ski on five Mondays starting in January, then earn a Peak Pass for the rest of the season, which is a season pass to 14 Peak resorts.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3758 [post_author] => 85 [post_date] => 2019-11-08 11:13:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-11-08 16:13:35 [post_content] =>- The Late Bus arrives at GBS everyday at approximately 4:15 pm and travels to Bennington to drop off across from Pierce at 4:25 pm, then travels to Hancock to drop off in town at 4:40 pm, then to Francestown to drop off at 4:55 pm.
- It's that time of year again! It's time to start thinking about the GBS Snow Riders program at Crotched Mountain use the link and click "Buy Now" and use the GBS Group Name: CMGBS and Password: gbsmember (case sensitive). If you would like your child/children to ride the Snow Riders bus to the mountain there will be an additional fee. Students riding the bus will be transported to Crotched Mt. at 2:00 pm and will return to Great Brook at 6:45 pm. All students who are getting picked up by a guardian at the mountain must be picked up by 6:15 pm and the guardian must sign their student out.
- Are you looking for community service? The Francestown PTO is looking for GBS students to help out with childcare at their meetings. Please see Mrs. Young in the office if you're interested!
- Find out what's for breakfast and lunch! https://convalsd.nutrislice.com/menu/great-brook-middle-school
After School Activities:
- Scott Baldwin is our new Athletic Director and can be reached via email at sbaldwin@conval.edu
- NHDI Block 2- Sarah Hale
- Gymnastics meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Cari Gillespie
- Art Club meets after school on select Tuesdays - Ask Ms. Burnham for details.
- Garden Club meets after school on Wednesdays with Mrs. Schaefer
- The Late Bus arrives at GBS everyday at approximately 4:15 pm and travels to Bennington to drop off across from Pierce at 4:25 pm, then travels to Hancock to drop off in town at 4:40 pm, then to Francestown to drop off at 4:55 pm.
- It’s that time of year again!
View the GBS Morning Show here
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [8] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3253 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-11-07 11:39:48 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-11-07 16:39:48 [post_content] =>Responding in Times of Crisis
On behalf of the entire staff, I want to thank the members of the community who have reached out to support our District. The outpouring of emails, phone calls, and personal visits has been a model of kindness and compassion for all of us. Responding to a crisis is done on a case-by-case situation, dependent on what school and community is most affected by the incident, what is most developmentally appropriate for the students involved, and what we are able to share with students, staff, and community members. Balancing this, in conjunction with the desire to both be as transparent as possible and simultaneously afford people privacy, is at the very best an extraordinary challenge.
Whenever there is a tragedy that has the potential to impact our schools we work in conjunction with our school counseling staff to determine the best course of action. At times, this may include contacting outside community and state agencies and working with emergency responders. Often times, we reallocate personnel for a period of time to be sure that resources are available for students and staff where they are most needed.
I would also like to acknowledge that asking questions and sharing ideas or concerns is an important part of the process; however, if we don’t learn of the questions or concerns, we are unable to incorporate that information when we debrief our response. Please reach out directly through email or phone to any administrator involved in managing the crisis. Please understand that if you share questions, concerns, or information on social media, it does not necessarily filter to us, instead, it has the potential to perpetuate inaccurate information, and does not help us to use the information shared to improve processes for our students, staff, and community.
Is it really going to snow?!
Yep, it looks like our first real snow event is may come this evening into tomorrow morning. With that, I just want to remind people about how snow delays and cancellations are decided.
The steps outlined below are generally the steps I take when I make a weather-related decision, but my thought process is entirely about student safety. I know that hundreds of teenage drivers are going to be driving to school and thousands of children are going to be boarding buses, and this thought is always at the center of my decision. I recognize that more notice is better, because as a parent, I understand the time needed to make childcare arrangements and the inconvenience of having routines and schedules interrupted.
Beginning in early November, I follow the weather at the National Weather Service. As a storm event develops, I watch for changes and look at the times that the storm is likely to occur and how long it might last.
As the storm grows closer, I may consult with a number of other people, including the bus company, road agents, other local school systems, and, depending on the anticipated severity of the storm, the State DOT.
At times, with the forecast and information that I have, I can make the call the night before. Sometimes, the storm pattern changes so frequently that I have to wait to see what is going to happen.
I appreciate that everyone has a different outlook on traveling in varying weather conditions. If, as a parent, you decide to keep your student home during a weather event please just give your child’s school a call to let them know.
Retirements
This time of year often brings announcements of retirements for June of 2020. This year is no exception. The following members of our school community will be retiring at the end of the school year. Jim Elder, Principal of Great Brook School, Dana Wood, Science teacher at ConVal High School, Andy Bills, Graphics teacher at ConVal High School, Marilyn Bracket, paraprofessional at Peterborough Elementary School, Lise Lemieux, ConVal School District Nurse, Marcia DeSteuben, Librarian at Peterborough Elementary School, Tim Markley, Human Resource Director, Mary Hopgood, Grade 8 teacher at South Meadow School, and Gib West, former Principal and English teacher at ConVal High School. We are grateful for the service that each provided the ConVal School District. While we are sad to see all of our colleagues leave the District, we are excited for each of them as they begin the next chapter of their lives.
Budget
We have begun the budgeting process for the 2020-2021 school year. By the end of next week, we will have budget-related documents uploaded to our website. These will be updated regularly as we move through the budget process. The 2020-2021 budget looks to advance our present Strategic Plan. Should you have questions please do not hesitate to reach out. I will work to regularly update you as part of my communications over the next several months.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, our staff, and our ConVal community.
Difficult times always give me pause. After the immediate needs have passed, I try to always remember how important kindness and compassion are. The last month has been the most difficult for our District in my 10 years, but I have watched and seen example after example of compassion and kindness. We all feel tragedy, whether we are directly connected or on the periphery, and our ability to model kindness and compassion for our communities, our students, and each other has been a reminder of what it means when someone says “We Are ConVal”.
As always please do not hesitate to reach out at any time, for any reason.
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On behalf of the entire staff, I want to thank the members of the community who have reached out to support our District. The outpouring of emails, phone calls, and personal visits has been a model of kindness and compassion for all of us. Responding to a crisis is done on a case-by-case situation,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Contoocook Valley Regional School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [9] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11610 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-11-07 10:20:01 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-11-07 15:20:01 [post_content] =>On Thursday, ConVal High School welcomed 20 sophomores from Mascenic High School who toured CTE programs with their high school principal, John Barth, and school counseling director, Brent Clanin.
The group was greeted by ATC Director Jen Kiley who explained the CTE program to the students and noted that students can earn up to 70 total credits in the running start dual credit program.
Student guides took these prospective students to Digital Photo and Graphic Communications classes, the woodshop/manufacturing area, as well as the basic engineering design and advanced engineering program centers.
Mascenic is now a part of ConVal's ATC Region 14. The school was previously aligned with Milford High School's Applied Technology Center.
[qms_post_excerpt] => On Thursday, ConVal High School welcomed 20 sophomores from Mascenic High School who toured CTE programs with their high school principal, John Barth, and school counseling director, Brent Clanin.
The group was greeted by ATC Director Jen Kiley who explained the CTE program to the students and noted that students can earn up to 70 total credits in the running start dual credit program.
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This flash store will only be open for a short ordering period. To take advantage of these special offers, please follow this link and be sure to get your order in before the closing date of November 13, 2019.
Orders will be produced together at the end of the sale and will be ready about 3 weeks later.
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This flash store will only be open for a short ordering period. To take advantage of these special offers, please follow this link and be sure to get your order in before the closing date of November 13,
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Students researched where and how the ingredients for commercial chocolate are grown, how chocolate is produced from roasted and ground cacao seeds, how it is flavored, how much it is sweetened, and how it is prepared in the form of a paste or solid block.
All of the student presentations were delivered in German and contained several science facts, including the moisture content and melting points of different varieties of chocolate and how the alkaloids theobromine and caffeine contained in chocolate can have stimulating effects.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Students in Frau Hodgdon’s German class gave presentations about a treat that enjoys universal appeal — “Schokolade,” or chocolate.
Students researched where and how the ingredients for commercial chocolate are grown, how chocolate is produced from roasted and ground cacao seeds, how it is flavored, how much it is sweetened, and how it is prepared in the form of a paste or solid block.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [12] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11597 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-11-06 10:34:52 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-11-06 15:34:52 [post_content] =>Our Town, Thornton Wilder's quintessential play about life in a small New England town, will be performed in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre at ConVal High School November 14-16.
Wilder wrote the play about "Grover's Corners" — which many believe to be Peterborough — while he was a fellow at the MacDowell Colony, so there is a special local connection.
For tickets to the show, please follow this link.
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[qms_post_excerpt] => Our Town, Thornton Wilder’s quintessential play about life in a small New England town, will be performed in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre at ConVal High School November 14-16.
Wilder wrote the play about “Grover’s Corners” — which many believe to be Peterborough — while he was a fellow at the MacDowell Colony,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [13] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4064 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-11-06 05:54:30 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-11-06 10:54:30 [post_content] =>On Saturday, November 2, the ConVal School Board met with SAU administrators and school principals at the SAU office for a day-long budget development workshop.
Budgets established by the eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and the high school were examined, as were the district’s administrative expenses and program offerings.
This first round in the district-wide budget development process began with three sets of assumptions for the 2020-2021 fiscal year — procedural, financial, and programmatic.
Procedural assumptions are those assumptions that support the mission, vision, and values of the District. “Mission critical” is a term used throughout the process when deciding items placed into the budget. These assumptions include referencing ConVal class size guidelines, annual reviews of Special Education caseloads, and the potential reallocation of existing resources.
Financial assumptions primarily deal with fixed costs. They include items such as collective bargaining agreements, contractual obligations, health insurance costs, utilities, capital improvements, and legal obligations.
Programmatic assumptions deal with curriculum, the continuum of services for identified students, community education programs, and technology investments and upgrades.
Board members looked over every line item to determine what the overall expected expenditures would look like for the 2020-2021 school year and where savings could be made.
On November 12, the Budget and Property Committee will further discuss, research, and revisit portions of the budget, and an additional meeting will be held on Thursday, November 14, if needed, to continue this process.
The budget will continue to be reviewed, revised, and refined several times before it will be presented to voters in March 2020. Minutes from these work sessions and committee meetings will be posted online.
[post_title] => ConVal School District Budget Planning 2020-2021 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => board-district-budget-planning-2020-2021 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-11-06 06:11:50 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-11-06 11:11:50 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://schoolboard.convalsd.net/?p=4064 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://schoolboard.convalsd.net/2019/11/06/board-district-budget-planning-2020-2021/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/Budget-Session-20191104.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/Budget-Session-20191104-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/Budget-Session-20191104-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/Budget-Session-20191104-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/Budget-Session-20191104-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>On Saturday, November 2, the ConVal School Board met with SAU administrators and school principals at the SAU office for a day-long budget development workshop.
Budgets established by the eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and the high school were examined, as were the district’s administrative expenses and program offerings.
This first round in the district-wide budget development process began with three sets of assumptions for the 2020-2021 fiscal year — procedural,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [14] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1056 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-11-04 15:52:06 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-11-04 20:52:06 [post_content] => Happy November! We are so lucky to have such an extraordinary community. It is because of your continued support and partnership that our students are growing and learning. Check out the latest newsletter to read more about other events at HES.- Picture Retake Day
- Turkey Trot
- Harvest Lunch
Happy November! We are so lucky to have such an extraordinary community. It is because of your continued support and partnership that our students are growing and learning.
Check out the latest newsletter to read more about other events at HES.
- Picture Retake Day
- Turkey Trot
- Harvest Lunch
Playwright Sarah DeLappe is the author of The Wolves, a play that chronicles the complicated lives of a girls’ high school soccer team. The Wolves had a critically acclaimed run at the Lincoln Center Theater’s Mitzi Newhouse Theater and will be performed at ConVal later in the year.
DeLappe is a current MacDowell Colony Fellow and on Monday, students had an opportunity to sit down with DeLappe in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre during TASC. The discussion session included ConVal theatre teacher Jason Lambert and Ann Hayashi, the Assistant to the Resident Director at the MacDowell Colony.
DeLappe explained what inspired her play, the process that guided her writing, and how she approaches writing in general.
"There are two types of writers," DeLappe explained. "'Hawk writers' and 'mole writers.' Hawk writers see the work from an overview perspective and then work their way down to the actual sentence level."
"Mole writers, on the other hand, start deep in the ground, work sentence by sentence, and thus work their up. In the end, they both meet at the surface." "I consider myself a mole writer," DeLappe added.
After the meeting, Mr. Lambert thanked everyone who participated and had made this unique opportunity possible: "This was a special one."
[qms_post_excerpt] => Playwright Sarah DeLappe is the author of The Wolves, a play that chronicles the complicated lives of a girls’ high school soccer team. The Wolves had a critically acclaimed run at the Lincoln Center Theater’s Mitzi Newhouse Theater and will be performed at ConVal later in the year.
DeLappe is a current MacDowell Colony Fellow and on Monday,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [16] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3974 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2019-11-04 11:58:57 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-11-04 16:58:57 [post_content] =>Basketball tryouts for all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade boys or girls, will begin Monday, November 4th. There is no try out Nov.5th.
Below is the tryout schedule for the 2019-20 season:
Monday, November 4th, to Friday, November 8th.
- Girls: 2:30-4:00
- Boys: 4:00–5:30
* Additional days may be added at the coaches discretion.
Boys basketball players trying out should plan on staying after school until their practice begins at 4:00 and will be monitored in a study hall environment until practice starts. Boy players must be picked up at 5:30 PM at the back of the school by their parents, not the front, or they may walk home. Girl basketball players should plan on going home after practice ends on the late bus, walk, or be picked up by their parents at 4:00 PM. on the their practice days. Parents picking up their child should do so in the Upper Back parking lot.
Try outs will last until coaches have thoroughly evaluated the players. There will be an A-White and B-Blue teams for both Boys and Girls. The number of players on a team will be determined at the coaches discretion.
All students trying out must have a parent permission form completed and in the respective coaches hands by Monday, November 4th. Please remember to have your son’s or daughter’s physician sign the parent permission form clearing your child to play athletics at SMS. This is a new policy.
Player eligibility requirements. Please open to page 34-35 in the 2019 SMS Student Handbook. The athleic eligibility requirement has changed since last year. Please look it up BEFORE the Basketball season starts.
All players trying out should be committed to playing on either the White or the Blue teams!
When tryouts are over and the teams are made a weekly practice schedule will be handed out for each team. 2:30-4:00, 4:00-5:30, 5:30-7:00 are the practice time slots.
All players trying out should wear T shirt, basketball shorts, sneakers with socks, and a mandatory colored mouth guard. All players should bring their own water bottle. Please do not buy your child new sneakers etc. until the teams are made. School colors are royal blue and white.
Coaches: Mark Bemont A girls, Scott Buffum A boys, Kevin Morneault B boys and girls.
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Below is the tryout schedule for the 2019-20 season:
Monday, November 4th, to Friday, November 8th.
- Girls: 2:30-4:00
- Boys: 4:00–5:30
* Additional days may be added at the coaches discretion.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [17] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4048 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-11-04 06:34:02 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-11-04 11:34:02 [post_content] =>Every March, all voters in the district are provided with the opportunity to vote on the budget for the following school year.
In addition, there are some items that frequently appear and require voter approval, including acceptance of the auditor reports, appropriation of funds for the various district trust funds, and School Board member salaries.
The ballots may also include some additional warrant articles that require voter approval. Warrant articles can be initiated either by the School Board or by voter petition.
Since the 2020 district ballots could include all of the above, the School Board will work to keep all voters informed along the way.
The Superintendent and Administration have been working on the budget these past weeks and made a presentation to the entire school Board on November 2nd.
This daylong work session marked the formal rollout of the 2020-2021 budget.
[post_title] => The 2020-2021 ConVal School Budget Begins [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => the-2020-2021-conval-school-budget-begins [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-27 21:37:23 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-28 01:37:23 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://schoolboard.convalsd.net/?p=4048 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://schoolboard.convalsd.net/2019/11/04/the-2020-2021-conval-school-budget-begins/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Every March, all voters in the district are provided with the opportunity to vote on the budget for the following school year.
In addition, there are some items that frequently appear and require voter approval, including acceptance of the auditor reports, appropriation of funds for the various district trust funds, and School Board member salaries.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [18] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1244 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-11-01 12:41:02 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-11-01 16:41:02 [post_content] =>We've been practicing estimating using Estimation Mysteries the last few weeks and we are getting more and more accurate with our estimations!
[post_title] => 4th graders are getting REALLY accurate estimating in math! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 4th-graders-are-getting-really-accurate-estimating-in-math [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-11-01 12:42:00 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-11-01 16:42:00 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1244 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/11/01/4th-graders-are-getting-really-accurate-estimating-in-math/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/11/4th-1.jpg [1] => 480 [2] => 480 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/11/4th-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/11/4th-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/11/4th-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>We’ve been practicing estimating using Estimation Mysteries the last few weeks and we are getting more and more accurate with our estimations!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [19] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11572 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-11-01 09:50:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-11-01 13:50:10 [post_content] =>Under the guidance of Eric Rollnick, and with instruments on loan from the Mango Groove Steel Drum Band, ConVal band students started to learn the intricacies of steel drum music in a one-day workshop.
Without ever having played steel drums, the band members picked up three different songs within less than two hours and performed for their fellow students in the cafeteria during all three lunches.
From an instrumental point of view, a steel drum is actually not a drum but a tuned gong that is made from the bottom end and partial sidewall of a metal barrel.
The end surface is hammered into a concave shape, and several areas are outlined by acoustically important chiseled grooves. The drum is then heated and tempered. So-called "bosses," or domes, are hammered into the outlined areas.
The depth, curvature, and size of each boss determine its pitch. Drums are commonly made in four sizes, from bass to treble, called boom, cellopan, guitar pan, and ping pong. The drums are struck with rubber-tipped hammers.
Steel drums originated in the West Indies and are played in ensembles, or steel bands, of about 4 to up to 100 performers.
Mango Groove is an authentic 5-piece steel drum band in New Hampshire that specializes in the authentic Caribbean and American musical styles that encompass Soul-Calypso (Soca), reggae, Motown, jazz, pop, Afro-Cuban, and Latin genres. Rollnick and his band have been playing since 1994 and was voted "New Hampshire's Best Steel Band" by New Hampshire Magazine.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Under the guidance of Eric Rollnick, and with instruments on loan from the Mango Groove Steel Drum Band, ConVal band students started to learn the intricacies of steel drum music in a one-day workshop.
Without ever having played steel drums, the band members picked up three different songs within less than two hours and performed for their fellow students in the cafeteria during all three lunches.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [20] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3229 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-10-31 22:27:12 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-11-01 02:27:12 [post_content] =>ConVal High School Senior and New Hampshire Youth Poet Laureate, Rachel Sturges, was invited to read her poetry as an opening speaker to kick off the New Hampshire Governor’s Arts Awards. The event was held at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord.
The New Hampshire Governor Arts Awards are honorary awards that recognize outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support, and availability of the arts in New Hampshire.
The 2019 Awards were given in the following categories: Arts Education, Arts in Health, Creative Communities, Distinguished Arts Leadership, Folk Heritage, Individual Arts Champion, and the Lotte Jacobi Living Treasure Award.
[qms_post_excerpt] => ConVal High School Senior and New Hampshire Youth Poet Laureate, Rachel Sturges, was invited to read her poetry as an opening speaker to kick off the New Hampshire Governor’s Arts Awards. The event was held at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord.
The New Hampshire Governor Arts Awards are honorary awards that recognize outstanding contributions to the excellence,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Contoocook Valley Regional School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [21] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1721 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2019-10-31 19:16:09 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-31 23:16:09 [post_content] =>brings happiness to students and staff!
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [22] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1233 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-10-31 15:11:37 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-31 19:11:37 [post_content] =>GES students made the best of the inclement weather with an indoor costume parade and Monster Mash!
[post_title] => A little rain won't stop our Halloween fun! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => a-little-rain-wont-stop-our-halloween-fun [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-31 15:11:56 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-31 19:11:56 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1233 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/10/31/a-little-rain-wont-stop-our-halloween-fun/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/2nd.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/2nd-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/2nd-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/2nd-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/2nd-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/2nd-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/2nd-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>GES students made the best of the inclement weather with an indoor costume parade and Monster Mash!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [23] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1231 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-10-29 14:58:19 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-29 18:58:19 [post_content] =>2nd graders counted all the seeds they found when they cleaned out their pumpkins on Pumpkin Day!
[post_title] => Counting Collections of Pumpkin Seeds [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => counting-collections-of-pumpkin-seeds [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-29 14:58:34 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-29 18:58:34 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1231 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/10/29/counting-collections-of-pumpkin-seeds/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/count.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/count-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/count-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/count-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/count-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/count-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/count-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>2nd graders counted all the seeds they found when they cleaned out their pumpkins on Pumpkin Day!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [24] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1227 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-10-29 14:55:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-29 18:55:53 [post_content] =>GES 2nd graders spent the day doing all things pumpkin! Mrs. Aborn had some questions for this group!
[post_title] => Pumpkin Day in Grade 2 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => pumpkin-day-in-grade-1 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-29 14:56:40 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-29 18:56:40 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1227 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/10/29/pumpkin-day-in-grade-1/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/questioning.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/questioning-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/questioning-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/questioning-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/questioning-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/questioning-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/questioning-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>GES 2nd graders spent the day doing all things pumpkin! Mrs. Aborn had some questions for this group!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [25] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1778 [post_author] => 292 [post_date] => 2019-10-29 11:50:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-29 15:50:10 [post_content] =>Could your student use a new sweatshirt or winter hat? Would you like to support your school? Well, do we have deals for you!
The Pierce School store is open for all your school swag purchasing needs. The store is open from now until Friday, Nov. 8th. Make sure to swing on over and help support your school and dress yourself or your students in the coolest stuff in school! Click here for your purchasing pleasure https://pierce-apparel-2019.itemorder.com/sale
[post_title] => Pierce Clothing/"Swag" Store Now Open [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => pierce-clothing-swag-store [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-29 14:07:23 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-29 18:07:23 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://bes.convalsd.net/?p=1778 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://bes.convalsd.net/2019/10/29/pierce-clothing-swag-store/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/Pierce-School-Bear-Swag.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/Pierce-School-Bear-Swag-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/Pierce-School-Bear-Swag-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/Pierce-School-Bear-Swag-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/Pierce-School-Bear-Swag-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Could your student use a new sweatshirt or winter hat? Would you like to support your school? Well, do we have deals for you!
The Pierce School store is open for all your school swag purchasing needs. The store is open from now until Friday, Nov. 8th. Make sure to swing on over and help support your school and dress yourself or your students in the coolest stuff in school!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [26] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1678 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2019-10-29 11:30:27 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-29 15:30:27 [post_content] =>Francestown is truly a community school. We are so grateful to all of the community members who support the experiences of the students at FES! On Monday October 28th, Francestown resident, Brad Bull, delivered enough of his home grown pumpkins so that each student at FES could carve one for Halloween. Students helped to unload the pumpkins and parents and former FES alumni hollowed them out. Working with their literacy/math buddies on Tuesday morning, students carved their pumpkins and now they are decorating the front walk up to the entrance of the school. After our Halloween parade on Oct. 31st they will get moved up to the Town Hall for trunk-or-treat!
[post_title] => Community Support [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => community-support [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-29 11:30:29 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-29 15:30:29 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fes.convalsd.net/?p=1678 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://fes.convalsd.net/2019/10/29/community-support/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Farmer-Brad-and-brooke.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Farmer-Brad-and-brooke-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Farmer-Brad-and-brooke-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Farmer-Brad-and-brooke-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Farmer-Brad-and-brooke-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Farmer-Brad-and-brooke-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Farmer-Brad-and-brooke-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Francestown is truly a community school. We are so grateful to all of the community members who support the experiences of the students at FES! On Monday October 28th, Francestown resident, Brad Bull, delivered enough of his home grown pumpkins so that each student at FES could carve one for Halloween. Students helped to unload the pumpkins and parents and former FES alumni hollowed them out.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [27] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 759 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2019-10-28 14:13:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-28 18:13:36 [post_content] =>Temple community members are invited to join the students of Temple Elementary School for lunch on the third Friday of every month.
The next community lunch will be held on Friday, November 15th, from 12:30 - 1:00 pm.
Feel free to bring your own lunch, or you can order a school lunch by contacting Kimberly at 878-1955 by 9:00 am on the day of the lunch.
[post_title] => Invitation To Community Lunch November 15, 2019 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => community-lunch-september-20-2019-2 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-28 14:14:16 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-28 18:14:16 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://tes.convalsd.net/?p=759 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://tes.convalsd.net/2019/10/28/community-lunch-september-20-2019-2/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/Community-Lunch.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 749 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/Community-Lunch-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/Community-Lunch-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/Community-Lunch-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/Community-Lunch-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Temple community members are invited to join the students of Temple Elementary School for lunch on the third Friday of every month.
The next community lunch will be held on Friday, November 15th, from 12:30 – 1:00 pm.
Feel free to bring your own lunch, or you can order a school lunch by contacting Kimberly at 878-1955 by 9:00 am on the day of the lunch.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [28] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 757 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2019-10-28 13:16:40 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-28 17:16:40 [post_content] =>Temple's annual Senior Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Sign up sheets will be coming home soon.
[post_title] => Senior Thanksgiving Feast November 21, 2019 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => senior-thanksgiving-feast-november-21-2019 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-28 14:18:14 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-28 18:18:14 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://tes.convalsd.net/?p=757 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://tes.convalsd.net/2019/10/28/senior-thanksgiving-feast-november-21-2019/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/10/20181115_171509-Feast.jpg [1] => 2649 [2] => 2649 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/10/20181115_171509-Feast-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/10/20181115_171509-Feast-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/10/20181115_171509-Feast-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/10/20181115_171509-Feast-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/10/20181115_171509-Feast-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/10/20181115_171509-Feast-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Temple’s annual Senior Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Sign up sheets will be coming home soon.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [29] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4302 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2019-10-28 09:49:39 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-28 13:49:39 [post_content] =>Things were a little spooky this past weekend at PES. Thank you to the PTO for hosting this thrilling event. A good time was had by all.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Things were a little spooky this past weekend at PES. Thank you to the PTO for hosting this thrilling event. A good time was had by all.
Often people ask, "When did that budget item or curriculum change get presented, researched, or discussed?"
At the regular school board meeting, the full board votes on items that have been researched, discussed, compared, debated, and revised several times during the committee work. Only then are these items reported out to the Board for a Board recommendation or vote.
For someone in the audience or reading about it in the paper or on the website, it might appear that the new topic did not have much prior discussion. This is never the case. Often, the change or topic has been in committee for a long time and through many revisions.
The ConVal School Board has a series of standing committees, listed below:
- Budget & Property
- Communication
- Discipline Review
- Education
- Negotiations
- Policy
- Strategic Planning
- Selectmen’s Advisory
From time to time, ad hoc committees may be formed to tackle a specific issue.
In our attempt to keep our communities informed, we do have all agendas and meeting minutes posted on the ConVal School Board website.
You are invited to attend any of these meetings. To find the schedule for upcoming meetings, go to ConVal School Board at schoolboard.convalsd.net and scroll to the bottom where you will find Quicklinks. Then go to School Board Calendar of Events.
Thank you for your continued support of the ConVal schools.
[post_title] => ConVal School Board Committee Work [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-school-board-committee-work [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-27 21:34:25 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-28 01:34:25 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://schoolboard.convalsd.net/?p=4051 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://schoolboard.convalsd.net/2019/10/27/conval-school-board-committee-work/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/SchoolboardLogo_red2-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Often people ask, “When did that budget item or curriculum change get presented, researched, or discussed?”
At the regular school board meeting, the full board votes on items that have been researched, discussed, compared, debated, and revised several times during the committee work. Only then are these items reported out to the Board for a Board recommendation or vote.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [31] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1223 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-10-25 12:02:58 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-25 16:02:58 [post_content] =>A few of our students tried out the fire truck!
[post_title] => Future Fire Fighter! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => future-fire-fighter [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-25 12:03:32 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-25 16:03:32 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1223 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/10/25/future-fire-fighter/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/cr-fire.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/cr-fire-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/cr-fire-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/cr-fire-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/cr-fire-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/cr-fire-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/cr-fire-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>A few of our students tried out the fire truck!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [32] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1216 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-10-25 12:01:37 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-25 16:01:37 [post_content] =>GES students walked to our fire station to learn about fire safety.
[post_title] => Fire Safety Week [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => fire-safety-week [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-25 12:01:52 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-25 16:01:52 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1216 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/10/25/fire-safety-week/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/firefighters.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/firefighters-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/firefighters-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/firefighters-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/firefighters-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/firefighters-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/firefighters-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>GES students walked to our fire station to learn about fire safety.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [33] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1214 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-10-25 08:59:19 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-25 12:59:19 [post_content] =>GES 3rd graders took a walking tour of Greenfield, learning about our rich history with Ms. Jeannie Connolly.
[post_title] => Exploring our Community! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => exploring-our-community [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-25 09:00:03 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-25 13:00:03 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1214 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/10/25/exploring-our-community/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/grade-3.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 1536 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/grade-3-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/grade-3-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/grade-3-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/grade-3-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/grade-3-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/grade-3-1536x720.jpg [1] => 1536 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>GES 3rd graders took a walking tour of Greenfield, learning about our rich history with Ms. Jeannie Connolly.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [34] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11531 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-10-24 13:59:49 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-24 17:59:49 [post_content] =>Senior Angela Molloy proudly displays her newest works that she developed as part of her class in Digital Photography II with Mr. Levesque.
In her photographic studies, Molloy delves into the effects that various light sources have in accentuating discrete aspects of otherwise similar still life pictures. She also explores the variability of moods that can be created by the alternate use of color and black-and-white photography.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Senior Angela Molloy proudly displays her newest works that she developed as part of her class in Digital Photography II with Mr. Levesque.
In her photographic studies, Molloy delves into the effects that various light sources have in accentuating discrete aspects of otherwise similar still life pictures. She also explores the variability of moods that can be created by the alternate use of color and black-and-white photography.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [35] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1212 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-10-24 09:01:14 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-24 13:01:14 [post_content] =>Another winner in our Literacy Night Pumpkin Palooza! This pumpkin was decorated by Mrs. Paul & Mrs. Roy
[post_title] => Pumpkin Palooza! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => pumpkin-palooza-4 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-24 09:01:26 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-24 13:01:26 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1212 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/10/24/pumpkin-palooza-4/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/IMG_1293-1.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/IMG_1293-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/IMG_1293-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/IMG_1293-1-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/IMG_1293-1-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/IMG_1293-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/IMG_1293-1-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Another winner in our Literacy Night Pumpkin Palooza! This pumpkin was decorated by Mrs. Paul & Mrs. Roy
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [36] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1210 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-10-24 08:56:39 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-24 12:56:39 [post_content] =>Another winner of our pumpkin raffle! This pumpkin was decorated by 4th grade!
[post_title] => Pumpkin Palooza [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => pumpkin-palooza-2 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-24 08:56:55 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-24 12:56:55 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1210 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/10/24/pumpkin-palooza-2/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/geneva.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/geneva-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/geneva-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/geneva-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/geneva-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/geneva-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/geneva-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Another winner of our pumpkin raffle! This pumpkin was decorated by 4th grade!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [37] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11504 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-10-24 05:42:22 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-24 09:42:22 [post_content] =>The "WanderbUS" is an immersive traveling exhibit which, since its launch in March 2019, has brought German culture and technology to 48 states nationwide. On October 22, the WanderbUS visited ConVal Regional High School, its only stop in New Hampshire.
Students had the opportunity to explore feature presentations, games and virtual reality tours of German cities such as Hamburg, Nürnberg, and Frankfurt. They also received prizes and gifts of merchandise.
Under the motto "Wunderbar Together," the WanderbUS emphasizes the long-standing transatlantic friendship and close cultural connections between Germany and the United States. It is sponsored by the German Federal Foreign Office (FFO), the Goethe Institut, and the Federation of German Industry (BDI).
[qms_post_excerpt] => The “WanderbUS” is an immersive traveling exhibit which, since its launch in March 2019, has brought German culture and technology to 48 states nationwide. On October 22, the WanderbUS visited ConVal Regional High School, its only stop in New Hampshire.
Students had the opportunity to explore feature presentations, games and virtual reality tours of German cities such as Hamburg,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [38] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2025 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2019-10-23 10:38:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-23 14:38:35 [post_content] =>On Thursday, October 17th the AES 4th graders visited Fort No. 4 in Charlestown, NH. They were transported back in time to the small frontier community on New Hampshire's westernmost border. A blacksmith and a weaver demonstrated their trades to the students, and they also toured a colonial kitchen and trading post where they learned about food preparation, and also that coins would actually be cut in half by the shopkeeper when he need to give back change. The fierce wind and rain of the day helped the students appreciate the ruggedness that these people must have had to live there over 200 years ago.
[post_title] => AES 4th grade Steps Back in Time [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => aes-4th-grade-steps-back-in-time [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-23 10:41:07 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-23 14:41:07 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://aes.convalsd.net/?p=2025 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2019/10/23/aes-4th-grade-steps-back-in-time/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/Fort-4-e1571841542792.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/Fort-4-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/Fort-4-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/Fort-4-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/Fort-4-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/Fort-4-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/10/Fort-4-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>On Thursday, October 17th the AES 4th graders visited Fort No. 4 in Charlestown, NH. They were transported back in time to the small frontier community on New Hampshire’s westernmost border. A blacksmith and a weaver demonstrated their trades to the students, and they also toured a colonial kitchen and trading post where they learned about food preparation,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [39] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1716 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2019-10-22 19:01:34 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-22 23:01:34 [post_content] =>The Harvest Supper and Open House at Dublin Consolidated School on Friday, October 18th, brought students and their families to DCS to enjoy supper together.
Each classroom contributed to this event. Kindergartners made applesauce, Grades 1 and 2 made decorations, and Grades 3 and 4 made soups and rolls.
The DCS PTO coordinated additional potluck donations. Families savored their time by eating together and engaging in conversation before going back to their classrooms.
What a wonderful evening!
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Each classroom contributed to this event. Kindergartners made applesauce, Grades 1 and 2 made decorations, and Grades 3 and 4 made soups and rolls.
The DCS PTO coordinated additional potluck donations.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [40] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1765 [post_author] => 292 [post_date] => 2019-10-22 11:15:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-22 15:15:31 [post_content] =>Third Grade Teacher Jennifer Sutton along with Harris Center Naturalist Expert and Teacher, Susie Spikol have hosted a morning walking club for students at Pierce School! In a community partnership with our friends from the Harris Center, students, staff and families are welcome to join us for a brief walk in the woods to start our day in a calming way – outdoors! ‘Tis the season to smell earthy scents such as mushrooms, enjoy the sounds of a waterfall and hear the wind gently blowing falling leaves through the air – what a wonderful way to start the day! The walks have been very successful and we are even collecting data to show evidence that starting in nature helps our body and mind prepare for the learning day ahead – look for more information soon! We look forward to a few more walks before the snow flies. Come join us, the last two are on 10/25 and 11/1.
[post_title] => Morning Nature Walk with the Harris Center [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => morning-nature-walk-with-the-harris-center [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-22 11:16:12 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-22 15:16:12 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://bes.convalsd.net/?p=1765 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://bes.convalsd.net/2019/10/22/morning-nature-walk-with-the-harris-center/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/IMG-4219-2.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/IMG-4219-2-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/IMG-4219-2-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/IMG-4219-2-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/IMG-4219-2-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Third Grade Teacher Jennifer Sutton along with Harris Center Naturalist Expert and Teacher, Susie Spikol have hosted a morning walking club for students at Pierce School! In a community partnership with our friends from the Harris Center, students, staff and families are welcome to join us for a brief walk in the woods to start our day in a calming way – outdoors!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [41] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1758 [post_author] => 292 [post_date] => 2019-10-21 13:16:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-21 17:16:35 [post_content] =>Pierce School started it’s after school biking club earlier this month. The biking club is run by our 4th-grade teacher, Valerie Germain, and allows 3rd and 4th-grade students to get out on the trails behind Pierce School with one of their favorite teachers and friends in the fresh fall air. The biking club is held after school on Friday’s throughout the month of October.
[post_title] => Bennington Bears like to Bike [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => bennington-bears-like-to-bike [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-22 07:51:27 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-22 11:51:27 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://bes.convalsd.net/?p=1758 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://bes.convalsd.net/2019/10/21/bennington-bears-like-to-bike/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/Bike-Club.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/Bike-Club-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/Bike-Club-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/Bike-Club-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/Bike-Club-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Pierce School started it’s after school biking club earlier this month. The biking club is run by our 4th-grade teacher, Valerie Germain, and allows 3rd and 4th-grade students to get out on the trails behind Pierce School with one of their favorite teachers and friends in the fresh fall air. The biking club is held after school on Friday’s throughout the month of October.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [42] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1669 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2019-10-21 12:01:30 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-21 16:01:30 [post_content] =>On a bright, crisp, autumn morning, FES students and staff walked down to the Fire Station where Kevin Holdredge and the rest of the crew at the Francestown Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department took time out of their day to educate our students about how they serve and protect our community. Students had the opportunity to look at and touch equipment, see and hear about how the rescue teams help us in an emergency, and learn a little bit about why Francestown is #37. The dedication of the volunteers in this department is so important and we are thrilled to have the chance every year to visit. For more pictures head over to our Facebook site: www.facebook.com/fesnh
[post_title] => FES Visits the Fire Station [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => fes-visits-the-fire-station [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-21 12:01:32 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-21 16:01:32 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fes.convalsd.net/?p=1669 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://fes.convalsd.net/2019/10/21/fes-visits-the-fire-station/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Holdridge-750.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Holdridge-750-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Holdridge-750-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Holdridge-750-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Holdridge-750-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Holdridge-750-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/10/Holdridge-750-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>On a bright, crisp, autumn morning, FES students and staff walked down to the Fire Station where Kevin Holdredge and the rest of the crew at the Francestown Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department took time out of their day to educate our students about how they serve and protect our community. Students had the opportunity to look at and touch equipment,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [43] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1661 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2019-10-20 20:10:50 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-21 00:10:50 [post_content] =>FES partners with local printing company Blueberry Hill Designs to bring you the exclusive online FES Swag Store! This year there are many cold winter additions to the store - vests, hats, and sweatpants. Check it out by clicking here.
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [44] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1038 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-10-18 15:55:50 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-18 19:55:50 [post_content] => As the weather gets chilly and the leaves start to fall, students learn about tractors, trucks, and fire safety. We have had some great assemblies and even a visit from the Department of Public Works, as well as the Hancock Fire Department. Check out the latest newsletter to read more about other events at HES.- Harvest Feast
- Halloween Parade
- Spanish Club
As the weather gets chilly and the leaves start to fall, students learn about tractors, trucks, and fire safety. We have had some great assemblies and even a visit from the Department of Public Works, as well as the Hancock Fire Department.
Check out the latest newsletter to read more about other events at HES.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Hancock Elementary School [school_color] => #156234 [qms_source] => hes ) [45] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11527 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-10-18 13:21:17 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-18 17:21:17 [post_content] =>Students who are enrolled in Applied Technology Center (ATC) classes took a field trip to TRM Microwave in Bedford on October 17. The field trip was part of the celebration of National Manufacturing Month.
A recipient of the 2017 Dunn-Perry Award by the Department of Defense, TRM Microwave is a woman-owned small business that specializes in the custom design and manufacture of RF/Microwave components and integrated subsystem assemblies.
TRM Microwave has been serving the nation's top defense and space contractors since 1970 by providing expert engineering solutions and highly reliable, innovative products to solve complex challenges.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Students who are enrolled in Applied Technology Center (ATC) classes took a field trip to TRM Microwave in Bedford on October 17. The field trip was part of the celebration of National Manufacturing Month.
A recipient of the 2017 Dunn-Perry Award by the Department of Defense, TRM Microwave is a woman-owned small business that specializes in the custom design and manufacture of RF/Microwave components and integrated subsystem assemblies.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [46] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1190 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-10-11 14:44:15 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-11 18:44:15 [post_content] =>Thank you to our generous PTO for all the new playground games!
[post_title] => We love our new playground games! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => we-love-our-new-playground-games [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-11 14:44:30 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-11 18:44:30 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1190 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/10/11/we-love-our-new-playground-games/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/connect-4.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/connect-4-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/connect-4-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/connect-4-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/connect-4-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/connect-4-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/10/connect-4-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Thank you to our generous PTO for all the new playground games!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [47] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1186 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-10-11 13:34:24 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-11 17:34:24 [post_content] =>GES 3rd graders practiced counting large collections and justifying their reasoning.
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [48] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2003 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2019-10-10 09:26:41 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-10 13:26:41 [post_content] =>Antrim Fire Department spent the day teaching AES students about fire safety as part of Fire Prevention Week!
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [49] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4010 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-10-10 08:21:22 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-10 12:21:22 [post_content] =>The ConVal School District uses Twitter as a communications platform.
Teachers at each of the eleven schools now share classroom projects, special events, and school-wide assemblies online, all in an effort to showcase the many exciting things that are happening in the district every day.
The individual tweets from the eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one regional high school are consolidated on the district Twitter account We Are ConVal.
Check out your local school and tune in to what is happening in the district today!
The ConVal School District uses Twitter as a communications platform.
Teachers at each of the eleven schools now share classroom projects, special events, and school-wide assemblies online, all in an effort to showcase the many exciting things that are happening in the district every day.
The individual tweets from the eight elementary schools,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [50] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11376 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-10-09 07:34:50 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-09 11:34:50 [post_content] =>During the one-week campaign to contribute to the New Hampshire Tackles Hunger campaign, ConVal High School and other district schools set a new benchmark for community support.
- 2,830 lbs of food were collected by the school and delivered to the Peterborough Food Pantry.
- 1,615 lbs of food collected at the Shaw's food drive on Saturday of Homecoming Weekend.
- 216 lbs additional from the High School were collected after the initial deadline.
- $982 were contributed in cash donations and Shaw's gift cards at school.
- $785 were collected at the Shaw's food drive.
The total amounted to 4,661 pounds of food and $1,766 in cash & gift cards.
A big "Thank you" to everyone who made this year's New Hampshire Tackles Hunger campaign a success!
[qms_post_excerpt] => During the one-week campaign to contribute to the New Hampshire Tackles Hunger campaign, ConVal High School and other district schools set a new benchmark for community support.
- 2,830 lbs of food were collected by the school and delivered to the Peterborough Food Pantry.
- 1,615 lbs of food collected at the Shaw’s food drive on Saturday of Homecoming Weekend.
- Universal Design for Learning
- What I Need
- Harvest Dinner
Happy October! Students are learning a ton about Letterland characters, number bonds, sound waves, and seed spreaders.
Check out the latest newsletter to read more about other events at HES.
- Universal Design for Learning
- What I Need
- Harvest Dinner
The BrightBytes survey portal is now open for parents and we invite you to participate!
The BrightBytes survey asks questions that will deepen our understanding of how technology can benefit teaching and learning. At the schools with 1:1 Chromebooks, we use this information to inform our progress in establishing a blended learning environment at ConVal Regional High School.
To participate in this survey, please follow these steps:
- Point your browser to http://bbyt.es.
- Enter the access code VT2RC, then click “Start.”
- Click the “Parents” button.
- Below “Which school is this for?”, put your cursor in the “Type to search schools” box, then select "ConVal Regional High School" from the dropdown menu.
- Click “Start Questionnaire” to begin the survey.
Thank you so much for your participation. Your answers will help us improve the technology environments that provide meaningful learning experiences for your students.
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The BrightBytes survey asks questions that will deepen our understanding of how technology can benefit teaching and learning. At the schools with 1:1 Chromebooks, we use this information to inform our progress in establishing a blended learning environment at ConVal Regional High School.
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[post_title] => DCS 3rd and 4th Grade Make State Books [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => dcs-3rd-and-4th-grade-make-state-books [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-10-06 16:43:00 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-10-06 20:43:00 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://dcs.convalsd.net/?p=1677 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/2019/10/06/dcs-3rd-and-4th-grade-make-state-books/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/10/arts.jpg [1] => 740 [2] => 740 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/10/arts-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/10/arts-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/10/arts-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/10/arts-740x720.jpg [1] => 740 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>with Arts Enrichment
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [54] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1177 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-10-04 13:01:26 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-04 17:01:26 [post_content] =>Our 2nd graders partner with our preschoolers to read aloud with them a few times a month. 2nd graders get to practice reading fluency and preschoolers enjoy being read to!
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [55] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1172 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-10-02 15:23:03 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-02 19:23:03 [post_content] =>4th graders counted collections larger than 100 today. Look for organization strategies!
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [56] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11360 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-10-02 14:58:50 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-02 18:58:50 [post_content] =>There are only two days left in the New Hampshire Tackles Hunger campaign!
Last year, ConVal High School was first among all New Hampshire schools in its effort to support local food banks, and we hope to repeat our success this year.
All TASC homerooms are currently competing how many items they can supply to the statewide campaign. As an incentive, the homeroom with the most items collected by Friday, October 4, will win free tickets to the Homecoming Dance and football game.
As of today, Mrs. Johnson's homeroom is in a narrow lead ahead of Mr. Wickham's and Mrs. Harris' TASC homerooms. Mr. Ewing's, Mr. Harris', and Ms. G's homerooms are narrowing the gap and catching up to the leaders.
If you are willing to donate, please consider the following items:
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Tuna
- Soups
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Canned fruits and vegetables
All food items must be non-perishable; please do not send in items in glass jars.
Cash donations are also accepted. Please make your check out to "New Hampshire Tackles Hunger."
Thank you so much for your contributions. Your donations will go a long way to make the upcoming months and holidays brighter for area families.
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Last year, ConVal High School was first among all New Hampshire schools in its effort to support local food banks, and we hope to repeat our success this year.
All TASC homerooms are currently competing how many items they can supply to the statewide campaign.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [57] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3928 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2019-10-02 14:01:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-02 18:01:35 [post_content] =>Mr. Hammett was able to get Mr. Garry Kalajain a talented blacksmith to give the 7th and 8th Grade South Meadow School students a demonstration on how to create objects from wrought iron/steel.
Students were even able to try their hand at this craft!
[qms_post_excerpt] => Mr. Hammett was able to get Mr. Garry Kalajain a talented blacksmith to give the 7th and 8th Grade South Meadow School students a demonstration on how to create objects from wrought iron/steel.
Students were even able to try their hand at this craft!
Many classrooms at PES offer flexible seating for its students. Flexible seating allows for student choice, collaborative learning, comfort options for a variety of learning styles and needs, and it helps students focus on the task at hand.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Many classrooms at PES offer flexible seating for its students. Flexible seating allows for student choice, collaborative learning, comfort options for a variety of learning styles and needs, and it helps students focus on the task at hand.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [59] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1997 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2019-10-01 12:40:27 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-10-01 16:40:27 [post_content] =>AES third graders recently went to Miller State Park to learn about the hawk's annual migration and migration routes.
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [60] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3919 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2019-09-30 12:48:21 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-30 16:48:21 [post_content] =>This week is the Conval District’s NH Tackles Hunger Food Drive. All donations will be kept in the Peterborough area / SMS Food bank. We have a collection box outside of the office at SMS for any non-perishable (no glass) items such peanut butter, tuna fish, soup, etc. Every can helps!!!!
Community Service Opportunity
There are community service opportunities available Saturday October 5th at Shaw's for a food drive or at the Pantry helping sort food.
If you are interested, please click here to sign-up.
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Community Service Opportunity
There are community service opportunities available Saturday October 5th at Shaw’s for a food drive or at the Pantry helping sort food.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [61] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11304 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-09-28 13:14:27 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-28 17:14:27 [post_content] =>The ConVal Band performed at the Eastern States Exposition on Friday, September 27th during Harvest Day. They entertained crowds on the Storrowton Green and along the parade route.
The drumline performed a number of cadences and the band played music hi-liting decades of Americana Music. Songs included were, "Boogie Down," "Build Me Up Buttercup," "Zoot Suit Riot," "My House," and "Vehicle."
The Band received a particularly rousing applause for their performance of "Big Noise from Winnetka" when their routine included brass players ducking from their neighbors' instruments purposely being swung over their heads. There were also a number of wailing brass and percussion solos.
The Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachusetts, also known as the “Big E”, is a unique kind of state fair. Rather than serving just one state, the Big E serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
[qms_post_excerpt] => The ConVal Band performed at the Eastern States Exposition on Friday, September 27th during Harvest Day. They entertained crowds on the Storrowton Green and along the parade route.
The drumline performed a number of cadences and the band played music hi-liting decades of Americana Music. Songs included were, “Boogie Down,” “Build Me Up Buttercup,”
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [62] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1673 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2019-09-25 09:36:54 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-25 13:36:54 [post_content] =>Students and staff practiced patience while posed as plants in hopes of a butterfly landing on us at Magic Wings Butterfly Conservancy. The students impressed the Tour Guide with their knowledge of butterflies.
[post_title] => DCS students take a magical trip! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => dcs-students-take-a-magical-trip [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-25 09:38:11 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-25 13:38:11 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://dcs.convalsd.net/?p=1673 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/2019/09/25/dcs-students-take-a-magical-trip/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/09/mw-1.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/09/mw-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/09/mw-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/09/mw-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/09/mw-1-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Students and staff practiced patience while posed as plants in hopes of a butterfly landing on us at Magic Wings Butterfly Conservancy. The students impressed the Tour Guide with their knowledge of butterflies.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [63] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11289 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-09-24 11:47:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-24 15:47:33 [post_content] =>Are you looking for something to show your school spirit on Homecoming Weekend October 4-5?
The ConVal School store has the answer for you: visit the ConVal School Store Sales Event online.
The sale features all kinds of school pride items and apparel. The sale lasts only until October 8, so get your swag today!
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The ConVal School store has the answer for you: visit the ConVal School Store Sales Event online.
The sale features all kinds of school pride items and apparel. The sale lasts only until October 8,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [64] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1614 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2019-09-24 10:57:28 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-24 14:57:28 [post_content] =>This year, to help support the social emotional needs of our multi age classrooms, Jen Swasey, our school counselor, is integrating many of her lessons right into the academic day. This allows students to develop their social emotional skills right alongside their academic ones. Jen is currently working with Team Squirrel on how to take turns while playing a game with peers. This skill is used throughout the day when students are in literacy and math centers. Developing a sense of kindness and fairness in game play allows students to focus on building academic skills while playing a game independently with peers.
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [65] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1005 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-09-23 12:05:02 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-23 16:05:02 [post_content] => Open House was a wonderful success. It was so nice to meet parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, and sisters!! Check out the latest newsletter to read more about other events at HES.- Open House
- Volunteer of the month!
- PTO meeting schedule
Open House was a wonderful success. It was so nice to meet parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, and sisters!!
Check out the latest newsletter to read more about other events at HES.
- Open House
- Volunteer of the month!
- PTO meeting schedule
- New School Year!
- Upcoming events
HES staff and students are off to a wonderful start.
Check out the latest newsletter to read more about our first day assembly and much more.
- New School Year!
- Upcoming events
ConVal Regional High School Principal Michelle Voto announced today that senior Liam McCall has been named a Commended Student in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2020 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards,
Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2020 competition by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
McCall is the son of Eric and Christine McCall of Peterborough.
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About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2020 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Contoocook Valley Regional School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [68] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3177 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-09-22 18:28:48 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-22 22:28:48 [post_content] =>ConVal senior and New Hampshire’s Youth Poet Laureate, Rachel Sturges, recently read from her poems at the Toadstool Bookshop in Peterborough. The event was sponsored by the Peterborough Poetry Project.
Alice Fogel, the New Hampshire Poet Laureate, introduced Rachel and the other speakers saying the idea for a NH Youth Poet Laureate position came to her at the suggestion of a New Hampshire teacher. In her role as poetry advocate, she decided to initiate the position through the NH State Council on the Arts as a way of bringing poetry to more people. Rachel explained that in her role she is focused on using social media to attract young people to poetry events around the state.
Ms. Fogel described the three young poets reading as “Not trying to draw attention to themselves but to poetry” by expressing “eloquent complications” of life and drawing on the support of teachers and other writers. In introducing Rachel, Ms. Fogel described her poetry as “looking outward from herself at the world and understanding the complexities [through her] unique and creative” poems.
The NHYPL is an honorary one-year unpaid position held by NH high school students with a dedication to excellence in writing, and who have the enthusiasm to heighten the visibility and value of poetry by and for young people in New Hampshire.
The Peterborough Poetry Project is currently hosting a contest with the theme of New Hampshire (past, present, future, or fantasy). Deadline: September 30th. Details for the contest are at: peterboroughpoetryproject.org/contests.
In attendance at the reading were ConVal teachers Ben Putnam, Jason Lambert, Eric Bowman, and ConVal Librarian Rachael Bowman.
[qms_post_excerpt] => ConVal senior and New Hampshire’s Youth Poet Laureate, Rachel Sturges, recently read from her poems at the Toadstool Bookshop in Peterborough. The event was sponsored by the Peterborough Poetry Project.
Alice Fogel, the New Hampshire Poet Laureate, introduced Rachel and the other speakers saying the idea for a NH Youth Poet Laureate position came to her at the suggestion of a New Hampshire teacher.
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [70] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1162 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-09-20 11:53:04 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-20 15:53:04 [post_content] =>3rd & 4th graders enjoyed a morning at Crotched Mtn. searching for raptors on the move!
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [71] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 751 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2019-09-20 11:06:34 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-20 15:06:34 [post_content] =>School picture retake day is Wednesday, October 29, 2019
Pictures will be arriving soon.
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Pictures will be arriving soon.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [72] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1599 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2019-09-19 09:49:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-19 13:49:10 [post_content] =>Next Wednesday, September 25th from 6 - 7pm.
The format will be a little different this year. We are asking families to come promptly at 6 and go to your child’s classroom. There you will get a tour from your child and complete a short activity with them about your hopes and dreams for their year at FES.
At 6:30, we will invite you to the Multi-Purpose room where we will have tables set up with different enrichment opportunities for you to sign your child up for, as well as information about our school lunch program and our PTO. If you are interested in becoming a designated volunteer this year, then you will have the chance to get fingerprinted at no cost. If you have done this in the past, you do not need to repeat the process.
At 6:45 we will show a short video of the students talking about the beginning of the year. You won’t want to miss that! There will also be a short Q & A session after the video. You should be all set to head home at 7pm. We hope you will join us!!
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The format will be a little different this year. We are asking families to come promptly at 6 and go to your child’s classroom. There you will get a tour from your child and complete a short activity with them about your hopes and dreams for their year at FES.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [73] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4176 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2019-09-18 13:55:52 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-18 17:55:52 [post_content] => [post_title] => Saying Goodbye [post_excerpt] => Miss Ambosini's second grade class had a student bring in some caterpillars for their classroom last week. Today they said “goodbye” to their first butterfly. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => saying-goodbye [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-18 21:22:57 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-19 01:22:57 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://pes.convalsd.net/?p=4176 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://pes.convalsd.net/2019/09/18/saying-goodbye/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/09/IMG_2801-1-1.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/09/IMG_2801-1-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/09/IMG_2801-1-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/09/IMG_2801-1-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/09/IMG_2801-1-1-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] => Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [74] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3876 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2019-09-17 16:07:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-17 20:07:53 [post_content] =>SMS will host the 4th Annual STEMFest with the collaboration with the University of New Hampshire College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
Open to all students in Grades 4 - 8 from South Meadow, Great Brook, and Jaffrey Rindge Middle School. (Buses will be available from GBS and from Jaffrey Rindge Middle School leaving at 9:30am)
Date: October 19, 2019
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
For students to attend we just need to have the following documents completed: Permission Form/ Health Form
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Open to all students in Grades 4 – 8 from South Meadow, Great Brook, and Jaffrey Rindge Middle School. (Buses will be available from GBS and from Jaffrey Rindge Middle School leaving at 9:30am)
Date: October 19,
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CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE
Chromebook Insurance is available for $25.00. Payment can be made as follows:
- You can send in a check with your student and have them drop off with the SMS Front office. Checks should be made out to: Conval School District
- You can also make payment online at: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/Parent/SchoolFee under Payment Function, you will Select Fees, then Chromebook Fee.
[qms_post_excerpt] => CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE
Chromebook Insurance is available for $25.00. Payment can be made as follows:
- You can send in a check with your student and have them drop off with the SMS Front office. Checks should be made out to: Conval School District
- You can also make payment online at: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/Parent/SchoolFee under Payment Function,
The tenth Peter Michael Abbott Memorial 5K race took place on Saturday, September 14, at ConVal Regional High School.
Three staff members — Dean of Students Steve Bartsch, Director of Special Education Michael Lucow, and ATC teacher Sarah Grossi — each placed in their respective division. Social Studies teacher Eric Bowman was the overall winner of the race with a time of 21:58.
The Peter Michael Abbott Memorial Fund was founded in 2010 as a non-profit, volunteer-led organization to raise funds for an annual academic scholarship awarded to graduates of ConVal Regional High School who pursue advanced education.
Peter Abbott was a 1979 graduate of ConVal high school who died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack in 2009. Having lettered in Baseball, Basketball, and Soccer, he was a posthumous, inaugural inductee into the ConVal Regional High School Athletic Hall of Fame on June 5, 2011.
[post_title] => ConVal Staff Compete, Win In Abbott 5K Race [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-staff-compete-win-in-abbott-5k [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-17 09:49:22 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-17 13:49:22 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=11254 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-staff-compete-win-in-abbott-5k/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/Peter-Michael-Abbott-Run-20190914.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/Peter-Michael-Abbott-Run-20190914-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/Peter-Michael-Abbott-Run-20190914-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/Peter-Michael-Abbott-Run-20190914-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/Peter-Michael-Abbott-Run-20190914-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>The tenth Peter Michael Abbott Memorial 5K race took place on Saturday, September 14, at ConVal Regional High School.
Three staff members — Dean of Students Steve Bartsch, Director of Special Education Michael Lucow, and ATC teacher Sarah Grossi — each placed in their respective division. Social Studies teacher Eric Bowman was the overall winner of the race with a time of 21:58.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [77] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 725 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2019-09-16 14:10:17 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-16 18:10:17 [post_content] =>Temple Elementary School will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on October 17, 2019 from 3:30-7:30 pm.
Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Temple Elementary School will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on October 17, 2019 from 3:30-7:30 pm.
Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [78] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 722 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2019-09-16 13:45:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-16 17:45:33 [post_content] =>Temple community members are invited to join the students of Temple Elementary School for lunch on the third Friday of every month.
The next community lunch will be held on Friday, September 20th, from 12:30 - 1:00 pm.
Feel free to bring your own lunch, or you can order a school lunch by contacting Kimberly at 878-1955 by 9:00 am on the day of the lunch.
[post_title] => Invitation To Community Lunch September 20, 2019 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => community-lunch-september-20-2019 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-17 09:01:19 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-17 13:01:19 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://tes.convalsd.net/?p=722 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://tes.convalsd.net/2019/09/16/community-lunch-september-20-2019/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/Community-Lunch-1.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 749 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/Community-Lunch-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/Community-Lunch-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/Community-Lunch-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/Community-Lunch-1-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Temple community members are invited to join the students of Temple Elementary School for lunch on the third Friday of every month.
The next community lunch will be held on Friday, September 20th, from 12:30 – 1:00 pm.
Feel free to bring your own lunch, or you can order a school lunch by contacting Kimberly at 878-1955 by 9:00 am on the day of the lunch.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [79] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1152 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-09-16 13:24:28 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-16 17:24:28 [post_content] =>Who has been munching on our garden? Learning about critters good and bad with the Cornucopia Project.
[post_title] => Learning about critters in our garden- [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => learning-about-critters-in-our-garden [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-16 13:25:09 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-16 17:25:09 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1152 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/09/16/learning-about-critters-in-our-garden/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/garden.jpg [1] => 2448 [2] => 2448 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/garden-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/garden-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/garden-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/garden-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/garden-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/garden-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Who has been munching on our garden? Learning about critters good and bad with the Cornucopia Project.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [80] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1653 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2019-09-15 12:02:38 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-15 16:02:38 [post_content] =>Students love the DCS playground and it is a great place to learn how to cooperate.
[post_title] => DCS work and play together! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => dcs-work-and-play-together [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-15 12:02:39 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-15 16:02:39 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://dcs.convalsd.net/?p=1653 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://dcs.convalsd.net/2019/09/15/dcs-work-and-play-together/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/09/sand-box.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/09/sand-box-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/09/sand-box-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/09/sand-box-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2019/09/sand-box-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Students love the DCS playground and it is a great place to learn how to cooperate.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [81] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1969 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2019-09-13 12:15:39 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-13 16:15:39 [post_content] =>On Thursday Sept 12th, students and families gathered for our Fall Open House. Students were able to share their classrooms and work with their families.
[post_title] => Student Shares Work at AES Open House [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => student-shares-work-at-aes-open-house [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-13 12:28:03 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-13 16:28:03 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://aes.convalsd.net/?p=1969 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2019/09/13/student-shares-work-at-aes-open-house/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/09/Open-House-20191-2-1.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/09/Open-House-20191-2-1-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/09/Open-House-20191-2-1-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/09/Open-House-20191-2-1-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/09/Open-House-20191-2-1-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>On Thursday Sept 12th, students and families gathered for our Fall Open House. Students were able to share their classrooms and work with their families.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [82] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1595 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2019-09-13 11:24:59 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-13 15:24:59 [post_content] =>Team Squirrel worked with the Harris Center to explore different kinds of seeds and how they travel. Students learned that some seeds are dispersed by the wind, others attach themselves to animals and take a little ride, while others get eaten by animals in one place and deposited later in a much different place. Students made scientific observations, enriched their vocabulary and even tested out the methods (well, not ALL of them).
[post_title] => Seed Exploration with the Harris Center [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => seed-exploration-with-the-harris-center [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-13 11:25:00 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-13 15:25:00 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fes.convalsd.net/?p=1595 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://fes.convalsd.net/2019/09/13/seed-exploration-with-the-harris-center/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/09/Seed-Exploration-Squirrels.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/09/Seed-Exploration-Squirrels-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/09/Seed-Exploration-Squirrels-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/09/Seed-Exploration-Squirrels-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/09/Seed-Exploration-Squirrels-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/09/Seed-Exploration-Squirrels-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/09/Seed-Exploration-Squirrels-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Team Squirrel worked with the Harris Center to explore different kinds of seeds and how they travel. Students learned that some seeds are dispersed by the wind, others attach themselves to animals and take a little ride, while others get eaten by animals in one place and deposited later in a much different place. Students made scientific observations,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [83] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1689 [post_author] => 292 [post_date] => 2019-09-12 10:12:08 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-12 14:12:08 [post_content] =>Pierce's black bears had a great time with Cornucopia this week working in the gardens. They harvested a large amount of carrots and purple beans. They even got to enjoy some summer squash and cherry tomatoes. More importantly, they were eager and willing to jump back into the gardens after having a long summer break, sharing their observations as they went.
Next week they will be exploring the different kinds of garden bugs. We can't wait to see what kinds of bugs live in our garden beds!
[post_title] => Time to Harvest [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => time-to-harvest [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-12 10:29:07 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-12 14:29:07 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://bes.convalsd.net/?p=1689 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://bes.convalsd.net/2019/09/12/time-to-harvest/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/09/IMG_1882.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 563 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/09/IMG_1882-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/09/IMG_1882-300x225.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 225 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/09/IMG_1882-360x270.jpg [1] => 360 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Pierce’s black bears had a great time with Cornucopia this week working in the gardens. They harvested a large amount of carrots and purple beans. They even got to enjoy some summer squash and cherry tomatoes. More importantly, they were eager and willing to jump back into the gardens after having a long summer break,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [84] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11242 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-09-12 08:20:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-12 12:20:31 [post_content] =>Are you thinking about exhibiting your crafts at the 2019 ConVal Holiday Craft Fair in November? Now is the time to get the process started.
Please download and fill out the Exhibitor Signup Sheet to ensure a spot at the Fair.
[post_title] => ConVal Holiday Craft Fair 2019 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-holiday-craft-fair-2019 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-11 08:26:54 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-11 12:26:54 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=11242 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-holiday-craft-fair-2019/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/Holiday-Craft-Fair-750x.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/Holiday-Craft-Fair-750x-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/Holiday-Craft-Fair-750x-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/Holiday-Craft-Fair-750x-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/Holiday-Craft-Fair-750x-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Are you thinking about exhibiting your crafts at the 2019 ConVal Holiday Craft Fair in November? Now is the time to get the process started.
Please download and fill out the Exhibitor Signup Sheet to ensure a spot at the Fair.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [85] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1150 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-09-11 18:48:49 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-11 22:48:49 [post_content] =>1st graders practice making 10 with rekenreks. These tools help us see groups of 5 and easily add or subtract!
[post_title] => Building numbers to 10 with rekenreks [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 1st-graders-work-on-building-numbers-to-10-with-rekenreks [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-12 13:13:49 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-12 17:13:49 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1150 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/09/11/1st-graders-work-on-building-numbers-to-10-with-rekenreks/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/1st.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/1st-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/1st-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/1st-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/1st-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/1st-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/1st-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>1st graders practice making 10 with rekenreks. These tools help us see groups of 5 and easily add or subtract!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [86] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1147 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-09-11 18:47:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-11 22:47:10 [post_content] =>4th graders work together to design and build replicas of Abenaki Long Houses as part of their study of NH Native Americans.
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[post_title] => Categorizing in Kindergarten! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => categorizing-in-kindergarten [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-12 13:16:47 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-12 17:16:47 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1145 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/09/11/categorizing-in-kindergarten/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/Kindergarten91119.jpg [1] => 2397 [2] => 2397 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/Kindergarten91119-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/Kindergarten91119-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/Kindergarten91119-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/Kindergarten91119-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/Kindergarten91119-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/Kindergarten91119-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Kinders are learning about different attributes as they sort shapes. They can sort by color, shape or size!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [88] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 706 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2019-09-10 14:59:22 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-10 18:59:22 [post_content] =>First and second grade learn about top-down topic web graphic organizing.
A top-down topic web is one of the four student comprehension strategies from The Key Comprehension Routine. It is a graphic organizer that presents topics and sub-topics in a hierarchical way, using varied shapes and placement on the page to represent the connections among the topics.
Mrs. Perreault gave this example with how she spent her summer vacation.
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A top-down topic web is one of the four student comprehension strategies from The Key Comprehension Routine. It is a graphic organizer that presents topics and sub-topics in a hierarchical way, using varied shapes and placement on the page to represent the connections among the topics.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [89] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3852 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2019-09-10 14:54:25 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-10 18:54:25 [post_content] =>
Community Service Opportunity
The Champion Conval Boys Soccer team is always in need of ball kids for their home games. It is a fun and easy way to earn up to 2 hours of community service per game. It involves chasing soccer balls when they go out of bounds and no soccer experience is necessary. Here is the link to the sign up genius created, but showing up at the home games is fine too.
Thanks,
Jeannine Wegmueller Boys Soccer Rep
The Conval Girls Soccer team is looking for Ball Kids to help out for home games. No soccer experience necessary, just be able to chase down a ball and stand on the sidelines of the game. This opportunity will earn 2 hours of community service, be a lot of fun, and support our Conval Girls Soccer Team!
Here is the Sign Up link.
Conval Girls Soccer: Ball Kids Sign up
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Community Service Opportunity
The Champion Conval Boys Soccer team is always in need of ball kids for their home games. It is a fun and easy way to earn up to 2 hours of community service per game. It involves chasing soccer balls when they go out of bounds and no soccer experience is necessary.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [90] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3849 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2019-09-09 13:04:23 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-09 17:04:23 [post_content] =>
BrightBytes Clarity Survey
This survey asks questions pertaining to student use of technology. We use this information to inform our progress in establishing a blended learning environment. To preview this survey, please go to http://bbyt.es, enter the access code VT2RC, and then click “Start.” Click the “Students” button, put your cursor in the “Type to search schools” box, and then select “South Meadow School" from the dropdown menu.
Please sign the attached permission form form concerning this 1:1 initiative survey and have your student return to their advisor.
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[qms_post_excerpt] => BrightBytes Clarity Survey
This survey asks questions pertaining to student use of technology. We use this information to inform our progress in establishing a blended learning environment. To preview this survey, please go to http://bbyt.es, enter the access code VT2RC, and then click “Start.” Click the “Students” button, put your cursor in the “Type to search schools” box,
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[qms_post_excerpt] => As part of our science curriculum, 2nd graders began working with the Cornucopia Project this week. Read More: Superintendent’s Blog
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SMS School Re-Takes will be done Friday, October 18th.
If you interested in ordering pictures, please check your proofs for the site and password.
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[qms_post_excerpt] => SMS School Re-Takes will be done Friday, October 18th.
If you interested in ordering pictures, please check your proofs for the site and password.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [93] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11199 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-09-04 20:00:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-05 00:00:33 [post_content] =>School Counseling will host ConVal's annual mini college fair on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in the cafeteria from 9:45 to the end of TASC.
There will be representatives from Colby Sawyer College, Franklin Pierce University, Granite State College, Keene State College, MCPHS University, New England College, the New Hampshire Institute of Art, Plymouth State University, Rivier University, Southern New Hampshire University, and the University of New Hampshire.
Representatives from the New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC) and the Community College System of New Hampshire will be present to talk to students.
Any interested students are welcome, regardless of grade level.
[qms_post_excerpt] => School Counseling will host ConVal’s annual mini college fair on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in the cafeteria from 9:45 to the end of TASC.
There will be representatives from Colby Sawyer College, Franklin Pierce University, Granite State College, Keene State College, MCPHS University, New England College, the New Hampshire Institute of Art, Plymouth State University,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [94] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11210 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-09-04 16:01:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-04 20:01:53 [post_content] =>There will be a TASC Talk on Friday, September 13, for any student interested serving as Big Brother or Big Sister to a Little from PES. Students can be scheduled to the TASC Talk with Big Brothers/Big Sisters under the name of Kim Chandler.
Students who are currently working as Bigs will be at the event to explain the program and answer questions. Program coordinator Karen Brook will also be there to hand out applications.
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Students who are currently working as Bigs will be at the event to explain the program and answer questions.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [95] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11213 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-09-04 15:57:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-04 19:57:10 [post_content] =>The Open House at ConVal Regional High School will be held on September 12, 2019.
Please see the table below for a schedule of the evening's events.
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Please see the table below for a schedule of the evening’s events.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [96] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11236 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-09-04 15:04:34 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-04 19:04:34 [post_content] =>In the first photo gallery of the new school year, talented photographer Caden Cilley displays his newest series of pictures.
Cilley,a sophomore, focuses on nature and landscape photography.
He is currently a student in Mr. Levesque's Digital Photo II class.
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Cilley,a sophomore, focuses on nature and landscape photography.
He is currently a student in Mr. Levesque’s Digital Photo II class.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [97] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11211 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-09-04 14:51:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-04 18:51:00 [post_content] =>Student pictures will be taken at ConVal Regional High School on Monday, September 9, 2019.
The pictures will be used for student IDs and for the yearbook.
Here is how you can sign up for your student's picture packet quick and easy:
- Point your browser to mylifetouch.com
- Use Picture Day ID: LG389126Q0
- No need to send cash or flyer back to school when you order online
- Use credit card or PayPal on the secure Lifetouch website
Student pictures will be taken at ConVal Regional High School on Monday, September 9, 2019.
The pictures will be used for student IDs and for the yearbook.
Here is how you can sign up for your student’s picture packet quick and easy:
- Point your browser to mylifetouch.com
- Use Picture Day ID: LG389126Q0
- No need to send cash or flyer back to school when you order online
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Mrs. Aborn's 2nd graders worked with the Cornucopia Crew to harvest some of the vegetables they planted last spring as 1st graders.
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [99] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1576 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2019-09-03 11:52:55 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-03 15:52:55 [post_content] =>This year, the Cornucopia Project is working with our whole Team Squirrel. Students spent their time today weeding out the gardens, planting lettuce, spinach, and dill, and investigating what happened over the summer in the gardens. There was a lot of feeling, digging, smelling, looking, listening, and tasting. Students snacked on the kale that had grown tremendously over the summer. We are so lucky to have dedicated parent volunteers to help out each week as well!
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [100] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11217 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-09-03 06:50:13 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-09-03 10:50:13 [post_content] =>If you are interested in auditioning for the ConVal Drama productions "Our Town" and "The Wolves" this year, join us for an audition workshop in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre on Thursday, September 5, 2:30-3:30 pm.
Auditions are set for the following dates:
- September 9 & 10, 2019: Our Town
- December 2 & 3, 2019: The Wolves
- February 20, 2020: All Shook Up
- April 21, 2020: Miscast Cabaret
[qms_post_excerpt] => If you are interested in auditioning for the ConVal Drama productions “Our Town” and “The Wolves” this year, join us for an audition workshop in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre on Thursday, September 5, 2:30-3:30 pm.
Auditions are set for the following dates:
- September 9 & 10, 2019: Our Town
- December 2 &
An important part of the first days is reconnecting, which is enjoyed by students and staff.
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On Friday, August 30th, the Antrim Elementary Eagles gathered for their first assembly of the year.
The students and staff came together with the school mascot to welcome new friends, practice being an Antrim Eagle, and sing together.
What a wonderful way to start the year!
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[qms_post_excerpt] => On Friday, August 30th, the Antrim Elementary Eagles gathered for their first assembly of the year.
The students and staff came together with the school mascot to welcome new friends, practice being an Antrim Eagle, and sing together.
What a wonderful way to start the year!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [103] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4147 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2019-08-29 13:43:34 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-29 17:43:34 [post_content] =>PES staff members are ready for the start of the school year. We were waiting for students with smiles on our faces, and we are looking forward to a great year!
[qms_post_excerpt] => PES staff members are ready for the start of the school year. We were waiting for students with smiles on our faces, and we are looking forward to a great year!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [104] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3120 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-08-29 10:40:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-29 14:40:05 [post_content] =>I have always loved the beginning of school which is our opportunity for students and teachers to begin again, with renewed energy, the journey toward a better future.
Our students come at times excited, at other times apprehensive; at times ready to engage in learning, and at other times needing support.
The journey from kindergarten through senior year encompasses 2,340 days. And while 2,340 days seems like a long time, the truth is that these 13 years go by very, very quickly. Most importantly, we don’t take this journey single-handedly, for you, their parents are paramount to their success.
In these 2,340 days we teach, we inspire, we comfort, we encourage, we support, and we celebrate. To make all this happen, every day counts.
In these 2,340 days, we teach our students to play well with others, to work out their differences, and to express their emotions appropriately so they can build healthy relationships with their peers and others throughout their lives.
In these 2,340 days, we teach students to use their words to express themselves, to share their thoughts, to sing, and to converse in other languages.
We teach them to read, so that they can discover and explore new knowledge and the wonder that this world holds for them. We teach them to write, so they can express themselves, explain themselves, and share with others their hopes and dreams for themselves and our world.
We begin with learning to count objects and extend to applying math in ways that will help them discover patterns, create models, learn to code and assist in discovering new ways to analyze and solve the challenges we now face and those we may face in the future.
In these 2,340 days, we also engage our students in the arts, the sciences, and so much more.
We hope that your student has had a wonderful opening, and I look forward to our continued work together.
Thank you.
Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders
Superintendent
ConVal School District
[qms_post_excerpt] => I have always loved the beginning of school which is our opportunity for students and teachers to begin again, with renewed energy, the journey toward a better future.
Our students come at times excited, at other times apprehensive; at times ready to engage in learning, and at other times needing support.
The journey from kindergarten through senior year encompasses 2,340 days.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Contoocook Valley Regional School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [105] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1132 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-08-29 08:47:04 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-29 12:47:04 [post_content] => [post_title] => Miss Heard and Third Grade had an awesome 1st day of school! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => miss-heard-and-third-grade-had-an-awesome-1st-day-of-school [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-09-12 13:18:34 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-09-12 17:18:34 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1132 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/08/29/miss-heard-and-third-grade-had-an-awesome-1st-day-of-school/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/08/3rd.jpg [1] => 2492 [2] => 2492 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/08/3rd-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/08/3rd-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/08/3rd-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/08/3rd-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/08/3rd-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/08/3rd-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] => Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [106] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11196 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-08-28 22:33:06 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-29 02:33:06 [post_content] =>The first meeting of ConVal Theatre Arts will be held on August 30, 2019, at the end of the school day in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre.
To join, no prior experience is required. In ConVal Theatre Arts, there are many new skills that you can develop, from set design and set building to acting, from stage managing to lights and sound.
Visit cvlht.com online for a preview of this year's season and find out more by joining Mrs. Moore in the LHT on Friday!
[qms_post_excerpt] => The first meeting of ConVal Theatre Arts will be held on August 30, 2019, at the end of the school day in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre.
To join, no prior experience is required. In ConVal Theatre Arts, there are many new skills that you can develop, from set design and set building to acting,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [107] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1660 [post_author] => 292 [post_date] => 2019-08-28 19:54:28 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-28 23:54:28 [post_content] =>Pierce School had a fantastic first day back for the 2019-2020 school year.
We welcomed new friends and staff to the Black Bear family.
Everyone was so excited to begin another year of learning and growing together.
Welcome back, Black Bears!
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We welcomed new friends and staff to the Black Bear family.
Everyone was so excited to begin another year of learning and growing together.
Welcome back, Black Bears!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [108] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3770 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2019-08-28 16:27:07 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-28 20:27:07 [post_content] =>Thursday, November 21
Today is a D Day
Lunch: Roast Turkey Dinner, Stuffing, Vegetable, Mashed Potato, Deli Picks, Salad Picks, Express Picks.
Band: Block D: 7th & 8th Grade Flute, Block E: 7th and 8th Grade Clarinet, Block F: 7th & 8th Grade Alto Saxophone, Plus Block: 7th & 8th Grade Band.
Chorus: 6th Grade Altos AND Sopranos
Sports:
SMS Boys White Basketball Team will play at Weare at 3:30.
SMS Girls White Basketball Team will play at Weare at 4:45
Both will dismiss for the bus at 1:45pm
Any 5, 6, 7, or 8th grade boy or girl interested in Wrestling for the ConVal Middle School Wrestling Team please see Mr Sil for the information.
Mr. Sil is looking for one or two SMS 7th or 8th students that would be interested in managing the boys white basketball team. This manager would have to be able to make 5:30 practices at SMS and be able to stay after school to attend home and away basketball games. Up to 20 community service hours could be awarded. This student must be in good standing academically. If you are interested, please come see, Mr. Sil, in the gym at your earliest convenience.
Ski Club is full. There will be no more sign ups. If you are unsure whether you are on the bus, your advisor has the list and you can check with them.
I must-ashe you a question! Are you going to get a mustache! Student Council is sponsoring a mustache day. Mustaches will be for sale on Friday November 22nd at the beginning of the day for only 1$ a mustache. See any student council member if you have any questions. Join in on the fun, buy a mustache on November 22nd in the front lobby!
Student Council will meet after school today.
Ms McLean and Ms. Russell will be staying after for those with permission forms for a free lantern making workshop.
NHDI will be selling popcorn tomorrow for only $1.00 a bag.
7th Grade Boys bathroom will be closed until repairs can be made.
[post_title] => Good News [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => good-news [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-11-20 15:03:18 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-11-20 20:03:18 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://sms.convalsd.net/?p=3770 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://sms.convalsd.net/2019/08/28/good-news/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2018/08/SMS-Front-Entry.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2018/08/SMS-Front-Entry-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2018/08/SMS-Front-Entry-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2018/08/SMS-Front-Entry-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2018/08/SMS-Front-Entry-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Thursday, November 21
Today is a D Day
Lunch: Roast Turkey Dinner, Stuffing, Vegetable, Mashed Potato, Deli Picks, Salad Picks, Express Picks.
Band: Block D: 7th & 8th Grade Flute, Block E: 7th and 8th Grade Clarinet, Block F: 7th & 8th Grade Alto Saxophone, Plus Block: 7th &
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Students enjoyed their first day of school at AES! They enjoyed meeting new friends, connecting with former ones, and starting the new year as Antrim Eagles!
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[qms_post_excerpt] => Students enjoyed their first day of school at AES! They enjoyed meeting new friends, connecting with former ones, and starting the new year as Antrim Eagles!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [110] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 695 [post_author] => 76 [post_date] => 2019-08-28 13:40:40 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-28 17:40:40 [post_content] =>Temple Elementary School will host its annual Open House on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 5:00-6:00 pm.
Open House is a wonderful opportunity for parents to meet the teacher of their student as well as connect with other families in the same grade.
After Open House, please join us for a BYO Picnic from 6:00-7:00 pm. Remember to bring your blankets!
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Open House is a wonderful opportunity for parents to meet the teacher of their student as well as connect with other families in the same grade.
After Open House, please join us for a BYO Picnic from 6:00-7:00 pm.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Temple Elementary School [school_color] => #059797 [qms_source] => tes ) [111] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1571 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2019-08-28 13:38:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-28 17:38:31 [post_content] =>Team Squirrel had its first morning meeting today. Team Squirrel is made up of our 27 youngest students and their two teachers. Morning meeting is a time to connect to each other first thing in the morning. It is an integral part of transitioning from home to school. The structure for Morning Meeting comes from Responsive Classroom, a student-centered, social and emotional learning approach to teaching and discipline. For more information about Responsive Classroom you can visit their website: https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/
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AES students and families enjoyed seeing former friends and meeting new ones at the AES MEET & GREET on Tuesday, August 27th.
They were able to get a sneak peek at their new classrooms and meet their new teachers. Our new Kindergarten friends were able to try a short school bus ride for practice.
The PTO provided yummy popsicles at the end of the event.
We are all looking forward to the start of school.
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[qms_post_excerpt] => AES students and families enjoyed seeing former friends and meeting new ones at the AES MEET & GREET on Tuesday, August 27th.
They were able to get a sneak peek at their new classrooms and meet their new teachers. Our new Kindergarten friends were able to try a short school bus ride for practice.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [117] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11074 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-08-27 09:01:26 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-27 13:01:26 [post_content] =>New Student Day will be held at ConVal Regional High School on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, starting at 8:00 am.
August 27, 2019 is a day set aside just for all students who are new to ConVal — freshmen and all upperclass students transferring from other school districts.
New students are invited to come and spend the day with fellow students and faculty and become familiar with ConVal High School. They will follow their course schedule, meet their teachers, get to know other students, work with their school counselor, and become familiar with the layout of the school.
Freshmen Agenda
8:00 Registration
8:20 Welcome and Opening Remarks (all new students)
8:45 Peer Mentor and School Counselor Time
9:20 Mini-schedule Walkthrough
11:00 Time with Peer Mentors
11:45 BBQ Lunch
12:30 Dismissal
Upperclass transfer students will end their program at 10:30.
Busses will run on a modified route; please see the bus schedule here.
For more information contact:
Kim Varney Chandler, M.A.
Director of School Counseling
ConVal Regional High School
184 Hancock Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869 x3201
(603) 924-2325 Fax
New Student Day will be held at ConVal Regional High School on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, starting at 8:00 am.
August 27, 2019 is a day set aside just for all students who are new to ConVal — freshmen and all upperclass students transferring from other school districts.
New students are invited to come and spend the day with fellow students and faculty and become familiar with ConVal High School.
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Welcome Back AES Families!
Can you believe it is August already? Before you know it, we will be back in full swing for the 2019-2020 academic year. I wanted to let you know about a few things that were happening over the summer, and a few things to look forward to shortly.
The building has undergone some facility upgrades this summer. You will be pleasantly surprised when you walk down our brightly lit and newly tiled hallways, and you and your children will feel cool from the new air conditioning installed schoolwide. I wanted to be sure to communicate with you that as part of our continued maintenance and improvements to our schools, The parking lot between AES and GBS is undergoing some renovations as well as I write this. Stay tuned for information from the AES Parent Advisory Group who have taken time this summer to refine student drop-off procedures in order to make sure every student is safely dropped off before school. if you want to avoid the morning congestion, you might consider taking advantage of our school bus system.
Back by popular demand, we will have our assemblies in the mornings on alternate Fridays from 8:40 - 9:15 am . At these assemblies, grade levels will present as they have done in the past, and we will be honoring and recognizing students regularly for exemplifying our core values of respect, honesty, kindness, cooperation, and grit as well as recognizing students for academic growth and achievement. Be sure to check out the various ways we use to disseminate information for assembly dates and other important dates: the calendar in the foyer, the tv in the foyer, the website http://aes.convalsd.net, my monthly Eagle Express newsletters, and teacher newsletters.
Just like last year, we will be holding a school-wide MEET & GREET on August 27th from 3:30 - 4:30. This is a wonderful time for students to come in to meet their teachers, see the classrooms, and greet former and new friends. The event will conclude on the playground at 4:30 with popsicles provided by our active and dedicated PTO. Be sure to mark your calendar for this as well as our Open House which is scheduled for Thursday September 12th from 5:30 - 7.
I wish you all a happy August, and I look forward to seeing you soon.
All the best,
Stephanie Syre-Hager
Principal
[qms_post_excerpt] => Welcome Back 2019
Welcome Back AES Families!
Can you believe it is August already? Before you know it, we will be back in full swing for the 2019-2020 academic year. I wanted to let you know about a few things that were happening over the summer, and a few things to look forward to shortly.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [119] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1558 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2019-08-27 01:30:41 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-27 05:30:41 [post_content] =>Dear FES Families,
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! It’s exciting for me to be entering into my third year as the principal of FES. I am honored to work in such a supportive community with amazing students and staff. In addition to our new Kindergarten students, we also have a couple new families in the district whose children will be starting at FES this year. We also are welcoming in some new faces to our staff and of course many staff are returning.
There are some exciting things on the horizon here at FES for the 19-20 school year. Based on the success of our multi-age intervention blocks for reading and math last year, we have decided to begin to shift our whole day instruction to competency-based, multi-age education. We are looking forward to this new model because we believe it will allow us to provide a personalized education for each student at FES. We spent a great deal of time over the summer planning for this shift and we look forward to partnering with all of our FES families to make this a success!
I look forward to working with you and your children. I have an open-door policy and welcome your communication at any time. Please do not hesitate to contact me at kfoecking@conval.edu or (603) 547-2976. Let’s work together to provide your children with the best education possible.
Sincerely,
Katherine Foecking
Principal, FES
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Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! It’s exciting for me to be entering into my third year as the principal of FES. I am honored to work in such a supportive community with amazing students and staff. In addition to our new Kindergarten students, we also have a couple new families in the district whose children will be starting at FES this year.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [120] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1112 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-08-27 01:00:44 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-27 05:00:44 [post_content] =>Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! I am excited to start my 6th year as Principal here at Greenfield Elementary School this year. Every new year is full of excitement and anticipation. I look forward to seeing our returning students and meeting our new families and Kindergarteners on the first day of school!
I look forward to working with you and your children this year. Please feel free to stop by, call or email me with any questions you may have anytime. You can reach me at (603) 547-3334 or croy@conval.edu, or just stop by the office if you are in the building.
Sincerely,
Colleen Roy-GES Principal
[qms_post_excerpt] => Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! I am excited to start my 6th year as Principal here at Greenfield Elementary School this year. Every new year is full of excitement and anticipation. I look forward to seeing our returning students and meeting our new families and Kindergarteners on the first day of school!
I look forward to working with you and your children this year.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [121] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1601 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2019-08-27 00:20:27 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-27 04:20:27 [post_content] =>Dear DCS Parents/Guardians, and Students,
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year to both new and returning students! I hope you are ready for a wonderful year! A special welcome to our new families, I look forward to getting to know you and your children! Remember, the first day of school is August 28th.
While staff have enjoyed some well-deserved relaxation time this summer, we have also been busily preparing for the new school year. We are looking forward to continuing our work with students and increasing their skills socially, emotionally, and academically! The Staff at DCS are a wonderful and highly dedicated group of people, and they work diligently to ensure each member of our community feels cared about and grows to the highest of their abilities!
We are looking forward to deepening our partnerships with our families as these connections are critical to the success of our students. If you ever have questions, please do not hesitate to call or email your child’s teacher, myself, or Jo-Ann Hopkins. We are so fortunate to enjoy many community connections and will be holding community lunches on the last Friday of the month. We welcome any member of our special DCS community to join us at 12:15pm, beginning at the September.
Sincerely,
Nicole Pease
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Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year to both new and returning students! I hope you are ready for a wonderful year! A special welcome to our new families, I look forward to getting to know you and your children! Remember, the first day of school is August 28th.
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Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! I hope you are ready for a great year; I know I am! My goal is to work with students and staff, parents and community members to ensure the learners of PES thrive in an environment where they feel known, needed, and cared for, where they are challenged academically, where they are celebrated for their individual and collective growth, and they are recognized for being respectful, safe, and kind.
In order for our students to be most successful, it is important that the lines of communication are open. Parents (and students) are encouraged to contact teachers and administration with questions regarding your child’s education. Every staff member has a voicemail, an email account, and a webpage allowing for dialogue and communication. The school and district webpages and Facebook pages are another great source for information and communication. And of course, please feel free to contact me, introduce yourself if you are new, and join us in the many events we host each year.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 28th. I look forward to meeting and working with you and your child(ren) during the 2019-2020 school year.
Sincerely,
Larry Pimental, Principal
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Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! I hope you are ready for a great year; I know I am! My goal is to work with students and staff, parents and community members to ensure the learners of PES thrive in an environment where they feel known,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [123] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3105 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-08-26 19:48:37 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-26 23:48:37 [post_content] =>In the spring of 2016, NH Department of Environmental Services issued recommendations for voluntary testing of lead in drinking water at all schools and daycares. This action was in large part a result of lead toxicity to children from the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
On February 8, 2018, Governor Sununu signed Senate Bill 247 Prevention of Childhood Lead Poisoning. This law requires, among other actions, that all schools and licensed childcare facilities test lead in drinking water at all locations where water could possibly be ingested by children.
The ConVal School District contracted with a State of New Hampshire approved water testing vendor to perform the testing in all of our schools. A total of 590 fixtures were tested according to DES protocols. Any location that was found to be outside of the acceptable levels has been labeled and clear signage has been affixed to indicate that this is not to be used for drinking water. It is important to note that the areas that have signs are not areas where students would typically drink water.
The first round of testing was required to be completed by July 1, 2019, and to be done every 5 years thereafter.
Listed below are the results of the sampling at every school that was completed in 2019.
- Antrim Elementary School
- Bennington Elementary (Pierce) School
- Dublin Consolidated School
- Francestown Elementary School
- Greenfield Elementary School
- Hancock Elementary School
- Peterborough Elementary School
- Temple Elementary School
- Great Brook Middle School
- South Meadow Middle School
- ConVal Regional High School
In accordance with SB 247, the ConVal School District will perform the second round of water testing in 2024.
If you have any questions at all regarding testing, please feel free to contact me.
Tim Grossi
Director of Facilities
603-924-3336 x2064 or tgrossi@conval.edu
In the spring of 2016, NH Department of Environmental Services issued recommendations for voluntary testing of lead in drinking water at all schools and daycares. This action was in large part a result of lead toxicity to children from the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
On February 8, 2018, Governor Sununu signed Senate Bill 247 Prevention of Childhood Lead Poisoning.
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August 2019
Dear Fifth Grade Student,
Welcome to South Meadow School! We are very excited about our new school year! We will be studying a variety of subjects and topics throughout the school year. You will learn about ecology and ecosystems, the place of value system and fractions, and how our country was formed, to name a few. With the ChromeBooks that will now be available to all fifth grade students, you will have the opportunity to explore computer technology and learn a variety of ways to use it in your projects and presentations. Of course, we will also read some great books and do some excellent writing!
There are a few supplies that you will need for your fifth grade year. They are:
- 1 one subject spiral notebook for health class
- 1 sturdy pocket folder - plastic or laminated for health
- 2" binder (for all-grade organization) Trapper Keeper or similar type notebook works the best!
- Pencils, pencils, pencils!
- Pencil pouch that fits in binder
- Erasers
- Highlighters (any color)
- Black ultra fine point sharpie (for science and social studies)
- Colored Pencils
- Earbuds or headphones
- Labeled water bottle
- Silent reading book
- A SMILE!
In the classroom, we have a supply of crayons, markers, paper and glue sticks, so you won't need to purchase any of those items. It would be most helpful if you had the above mentioned supplies when you come to school on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Should any of these items create a financial burden for your family, please don't fret, just let your classroom teacher know! Please make sure you have a snack and a lunch or lunch money to put on your account for the first day. Also, please be prepared to go outside each day, so bring or wear sneakers to school.
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING SMS AND GRADE FIVE: sms.convalsd.net
Sincerely,
Your Granite Team Teachers: Mrs. Decibus, Mrs. Hautanen, Mrs. Hayes, and Mr. Iwanowicz
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Dear Fifth Grade Student,
Welcome to South Meadow School! We are very excited about our new school year! We will be studying a variety of subjects and topics throughout the school year. You will learn about ecology and ecosystems, the place of value system and fractions, and how our country was formed,
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August 2019
Dear Student, Parents, and Guardians,
Welcome to grade 8 and the Sage Team. We are very excited to be working with you all during the upcoming school year. We would like to remind you that eighth graders are required to do 20 hours of community service. This year we are hoping to complete most service learning hours as a team and/or within our advisories. Students are welcome to complete as many hours as possible over the summer and throughout the school year. All service learning hours and paperwork will be due on or before May 22, 2020. Community service paperwork is available on the school website.
We want you to have a successful school year and organization is a big part of that. In order to assist you with organization, we would like you to have the following:
General supplies required for every class:
- 1 2” 3 ring binder
- Plenty of #2 Pencils (pens are not acceptable!) **Pencils should be purchased quarterly**
- Pencil top Erasers
- Pencil case/pouch
- 6 sturdy pocket folders
- White lined loose-leaf paper
- Highlighters (4 different colors)
- Graph paper for math
- A 1” binder for math class
- Earbuds or earphones
- 3 Regular composition books for health, history, and science
- Padded backpack or chromebook carrying case
If procuring supplies is a financial hardship, please let your child’s advisor know.August 12, 2019
Homerooms and advisories will be available the week of August 20th. Enjoy your summer and remember to keep reading! We look forward to seeing all students on Wednesday, August 28, and parents for open house on September 12!
Sincerely,
The Sage Team
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Dear Student, Parents, and Guardians,
Welcome to grade 8 and the Sage Team. We are very excited to be working with you all during the upcoming school year. We would like to remind you that eighth graders are required to do 20 hours of community service. This year we are hoping to complete most service learning hours as a team and/or within our advisories.
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WELCOME TO THE MONOMONAC TEAM!
Welcome to the 7th Grade! Your core teachers will be Mrs. Norby, Mr. Driscoll, Mrs. Cutter, Ms. Kilban, Mr. Mayo, and Ms. Austin. Additional advisors for the seventh grade team are Mrs. Brezovec, Ms. Russell, and Ms. Stearns. We are ready to get the school year started! The first day of school is Wednesday, August 28th.
Email Contact
Email is the best way to connect wit your teachers. If you or your parents have questions or concerns during the school year, it is best to email the teacher or specialist involved. Please be sure to CC the advisor with all concerns.
Sara Norby / Science and Math
snorby@conval.edu
Meaghan Kilban / Math
mkilban@conval.edu
Sean Driscoll / Social Studies and Language Arts
sdriscoll@conval.edu
Erika Cutter / Language Arts
ecutter@conval.edu
Brendan Mayo / Science and Social Studies
bmayo@conval.edu
Dallas Austin / Special Education
daustin@conval.edu
Sarah Russell
srussell@conval.edu
Michele Brezovec
mbrezovec@conval.edu
Heather Stearns
hstearns@conval.edu
Suggested Supplies
- Loose leaf paper
- Pens and pencils
- Highlighters
- Erasers
- 1 Folder (Health)
- 1 Composition book (Health)
- 1" three ringed binders (4)
- Earbuds
- Stylus (optional)
Things to bring on the first day:
- Earbuds for chromebooks
- Water bottle
- Pens and pencils
- AR Reading book
- Sneakers for PE
- Lunch Money to deposit if needed
- Snack
Please email us with any questions. We are eager to hear from you and are looking forward to a great year!
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[qms_post_excerpt] => WELCOME TO THE MONOMONAC TEAM!
Welcome to the 7th Grade! Your core teachers will be Mrs. Norby, Mr. Driscoll, Mrs. Cutter, Ms. Kilban, Mr. Mayo, and Ms. Austin. Additional advisors for the seventh grade team are Mrs. Brezovec, Ms. Russell, and Ms. Stearns. We are ready to get the school year started! The first day of school is Wednesday,
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Grade 6 Team
Grade 6 Summer Letter
August 2019
Dear Sixth Grade Student,
Welcome to the 6th grade! We are so excited to see you again! We are your 6th grade teachers:
Ms. Underwood, Mrs. Groleau, Mrs. Sipe, Mrs. Brophy, Mrs. Chidester, and Mrs. Weston. We are ready to get the school year started. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 28th.
Email Contact
Email is the best way to connect with your teachers. We want you to be successful this year. If you or your parents have questions or concerns during the school year, it is best to email the teacher or specialist involved.
Community Service
Have you had time for Community Service this summer? You will need 10 hours of service in 6th grade. The forms are online on the SMS web site. You can carry over five extra hours from fifth grade. You may return completed summer forms to your advisor on the first day of school. Remember, 7.5 additional hours of community service can be carried over to 7th grade at the end of the year!
Please email us with any questions. We are eager to hear from you and are looking forward to a great year!
Things to bring on the first day:
- Well-constructed and reinforced folder case like FiveStar or Caseit 2”
zippered binder
- Zippered pencil case with pencils
- Earbuds for computer use
- Water bottle
- Sneakers for PE
- Snack
Note: You will only need to bring a folder and notebook from home when you have Health.
- lgroleau@conval.edu
- tunderwood@conval.edu
- cbrophy@conval.edu
- asipe@conval.edu
- cweston@conval.edu
- jchidester@conval.edu
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Grade 6 Summer Letter
August 2019
Dear Sixth Grade Student,
Welcome to the 6th grade! We are so excited to see you again! We are your 6th grade teachers:
Ms. Underwood, Mrs. Groleau, Mrs. Sipe, Mrs. Brophy, Mrs. Chidester, and Mrs. Weston.
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The course will provide an in-depth study of the planning for and evaluation of safe, healthy, nutritional early childhood environments. It reviews the relevant policies, regulations and quality guidelines that support healthy, safe environments for the young child, birth through age eight. Requirements include a minimum of four hours of observation and six hours of participatory advocacy work.
Focus topics will include: planning, creating and evaluating play in learning environments and curriculum; and family needs, related community resources issues, trends, and advocacy needs.
For more information, please see this announcement.
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The course will provide an in-depth study of the planning for and evaluation of safe, healthy, nutritional early childhood environments. It reviews the relevant policies, regulations and quality guidelines that support healthy, safe environments for the young child,
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The ImPACT Baseline Test is required of all students wishing to participate in a sports program that is offered by ConVal Athletics.
Baseline tests are taken when the athletes are healthy. In the event that there is a concussion or other head injury, the students' baseline scores can help doctors get them back to normal quicker.
Fall 2019 ImPact Testing Dates - CVHS Room #650
Thursday, August 8 @ 4 PM: Bass Fishing & Cross Country
Friday, August 9 from 10 AM – 2 PM: Varsity/JV/Middle School Football
Monday, August 12 from 10 AM – 2 PM: Volleyball & Golf
Tuesday, August 13 from 10 AM – 2 PM: Spirit & Field Hockey
Wednesday, August 14 from 10 AM – 2 PM: Boys/Girls Soccer
All sports make-up dates:
Thursday, August 15 from 10 AM – 2 PM: All Sports Make-Up
Friday, August 16 from 10 AM – 2 PM: All Sports Make-Up
The ImPACT Baseline Test is required of all students wishing to participate in a sports program that is offered by ConVal Athletics.
Baseline tests are taken when the athletes are healthy. In the event that there is a concussion or other head injury, the students’ baseline scores can help doctors get them back to normal quicker.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [132] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11105 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-07-31 22:22:26 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-01 02:22:26 [post_content] =>Fourteen ConVal educators recently invested four days in learning and practicing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for engaging in conversations about teaching and learning.
Working with QED Foundation consultants Kari Thierer and Kim Carter, teachers and leaders each received and provided constructive feedback on their own teaching and learning practices.
They brought intention, purpose, and insight to discussions about how questions of equity impact teaching, learning and leadership in the ConVal district, and wrapped up their four days’ worth of work with plans to share their knowledge and skills with their colleagues and students, bringing action to their commitments to ensure that every student receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social potential.
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Working with QED Foundation consultants Kari Thierer and Kim Carter, teachers and leaders each received and provided constructive feedback on their own teaching and learning practices.
They brought intention,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [133] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11087 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-07-29 10:57:02 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-07-29 14:57:02 [post_content] =>ConVal Drama presents Annie, Jr. on Thursday, August 1st at 6 pm, and Friday, August 2nd at 2 pm and 6 pm in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre at ConVal High School, Peterborough. Tickets are available at our.show/cvhs/annie and at the door - $8 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors.
Annie Jr. is presented in association with ConVal Summer Academy and features the sixth annual collaboration between ConVal High School, Great Brook Middle School, and South Meadow Middle School. Students coming into 5th-12th grades participated in a four-week course to put together this 60-minute version of the Broadway production.
Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Take some time out of your summer to consider a brighter “Tomorrow” with the hope of “Easy Street” to escape your “Hard Knock Life”, “Maybe” in “NYC”?
Students performing in “Annie Jr.” are: Chloe Griggs, Jai Petrain, and Priscilla St. Pierre of Antrim; Haley Serafine of Francestown; Abbey Shumway, Abby Theberge and Parker Theberge of Hancock; Miriam Meltzer of Lyndeborough; Miranda Craig, Alissa Cutting, Shayna Hanley, Cheyenne Heinselman, Desirae Ladebauche, Mackenzie Mullins, Sean Roberts, and Emma Rodenhiser of Peterborough; Katherine Craig of Sharon; and Alyssa Stoddard of Weare.
Lucas Blanchette, Ryan Jackson, Petra McLay, and Angel St. Pierre of Antrim; Mary Quintanilha of Bennington; and Josh Ellis and Miranda Ellis of Peterborough are designing and implementing all technical elements.
[qms_post_excerpt] => ConVal Drama presents Annie, Jr. on Thursday, August 1st at 6 pm, and Friday, August 2nd at 2 pm and 6 pm in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre at ConVal High School, Peterborough. Tickets are available at our.show/cvhs/annie and at the door – $8 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [134] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11107 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-07-24 22:34:42 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-07-25 02:34:42 [post_content] =>The district-wide Administrative Council Leadership Team (ACLT) met for an extended retreat that focused on instructional leadership. The meeting took place in the ConVal High School Library Learning Commons.
Part of the larger group was the ConVal High School administrative team which consists of Principal Michelle Voto, Dean of Students Steve Bartsch, Director of School Counseling Kim Chandler, Director of the Applied Technology Center Jen Kiley, Athletic Director John Reitnauer, Special Education Administrator Michael Lucow, and teacher administrators May Goldthwaite-Gagne, Greg Morris, and Carol Young.
The group focused on teacher supports, reviewed research and developed action items to impact instruction and engage students. Specifically, they concentrated on the ways in which teacher can more effectively address the physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic aims that are associated with educating the whole student.
The following week, many of the same group of educators are scheduled to work with QED Foundation consultants Kari Thierer and Kim Carter to learn how to give and receive constructive feedback on their own teaching and learning practices.
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Part of the larger group was the ConVal High School administrative team which consists of Principal Michelle Voto, Dean of Students Steve Bartsch, Director of School Counseling Kim Chandler,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [135] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11069 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-07-16 11:14:56 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-07-16 15:14:56 [post_content] =>Humor can be studied in earnest, especially when analyzed in such terms as incongruity, surprise, revelation, repetition, inversion, superiority, or exaggeration. Jason Lambert's Summer Academy enrichment course "Comedy Workshop" examines the art and science of comedy, both in live performance and across broadcast media.
Today's lesson was devoted to improv comedy, in which all of what is performed is created spontaneously by the performers, sometimes based on suggestions by the audience or in response to props. In its purest form, the dialogue, action, story, and characters in improv comedy are created collaboratively by the players as the improvisation unfolds in present time.
For inspiration, students studied short samples taken from "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", an improv-based television show with Drew Carey, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, and Laura Hall.
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Today’s lesson was devoted to improv comedy, in which all of what is performed is created spontaneously by the performers,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [136] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11062 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-07-15 07:39:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-07-15 11:39:35 [post_content] =>The ConVal Summer Academy offers a unique course — Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing. With the help of art teacher Karry Mitschmyer, who demonstrates different techniques, students create rings, pendants, earrings, and more.
A sketchbook practice is utilized to plan and modify work as the class progresses. Functional design is the foundation for this class and students develop their ideas using mixed materials, from metal to glass and fiber.
The course fulfills the 1/2 credit ConVal High School graduation requirement for Art.
[qms_post_excerpt] => The ConVal Summer Academy offers a unique course — Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing. With the help of art teacher Karry Mitschmyer, who demonstrates different techniques, students create rings, pendants, earrings, and more.
A sketchbook practice is utilized to plan and modify work as the class progresses. Functional design is the foundation for this class and students develop their ideas using mixed materials,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [137] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11055 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-07-12 14:32:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-07-12 18:32:33 [post_content] =>On July 11th and 12th, ConVal hosted a professional development workshop dedicated to science instruction, from the elementary level through high school. Sixteen teachers participated and all grade levels were represented.
NGSX is an innovative PD environment which demonstrates different learning pathways. Pathways involve face-to-face work in a study group and a multi-faceted web-based environment that supports the use of high leverage tools, tasks, and resources central to understanding classroom changes needed to support the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the K-12 Framework.
[qms_post_excerpt] => On July 11th and 12th, ConVal hosted a professional development workshop dedicated to science instruction, from the elementary level through high school. Sixteen teachers participated and all grade levels were represented.
NGSX is an innovative PD environment which demonstrates different learning pathways. Pathways involve face-to-face work in a study group and a multi-faceted web-based environment that supports the use of high leverage tools,
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[qms_post_excerpt] => GES/HES Girls On The Run had SO MUCH FUN at the 5K! Read More: Superintendent’s Blog
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As a culminating event to the AES Eagle Recognition program, students and staff spent their "assembly" time on Shea Field flying kites, playing soccer, and many other activities. Pictured above is a student learning to fly a kite!
As a culminating event to the AES Eagle Recognition program, students and staff spent their “assembly” time on Shea Field flying kites, playing soccer, and many other activities. Pictured above is a student learning to fly a kite!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as the Summer Meals Program, provides kids and teens with free meals when school is out.
The program was established to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. In 2018, the SFSP provided more than 1.5 million nutritious meals and snacks to children nationwide.
Each SFSP location will be open Monday through Friday, beginning on July 8th and ending on August 16th. Please note that all children 18 and under are eligible for this program and can access it at any of the locations listed below.
Antrim Elementary School, Antrim
Dublin Consolidated School, Dublin
Pine View Village, Peterborough
Riverview Apartments, Peterborough
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The program was established to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. In 2018, the SFSP provided more than 1.5 million nutritious meals and snacks to children nationwide.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Contoocook Valley Regional School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [142] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11003 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-06-07 11:00:21 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-06-07 15:00:21 [post_content] =>The last day of classes for the 2018-2019 school year will be Thursday, June 13.
End-of-year exams for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are scheduled for the following dates and times:
Friday, June 14, 2019
Block 1 Exams 7:45-9:15
Block 2 Exams 9:45-11:15
Monday, June 17, 2019
Block 3 Exams 7:45-9:15
Block 4 Exams 9:45-11:15
Buses will leave school at 11:20 am on a modified, late-bus schedule. Students are expected to leave campus at that time unless otherwise engaged in school-related work. There will be a regular bus run at 2:20pm but late buses will not run from the high school on exam days.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Make-up exams will be held by arrangement with individual teachers and students are expected to leave campus as soon as they have finished their makeups.
Students who have completed their year-end exams by Monday, June 17, are not expected to be at school on Tuesday.
Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you in August!
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End-of-year exams for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are scheduled for the following dates and times:
Friday, June 14, 2019Block 1 Exams 7:45-9:15
Block 2 Exams 9:45-11:15
Monday, June 17, 2019Block 3 Exams
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [143] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3785 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-06-06 04:15:49 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-06-06 08:15:49 [post_content] =>June 5, 2019
On March 13, 2019, the Contoocook Valley School District filed a Complaint in the Cheshire Superior Court regarding the State's obligation to ensure a constitutionally adequate education for New Hampshire children. The Mascenic, Monadnock, and Winchester School Districts joined the Complaint.
The Complaint laid out how, using the State’s own formula and the State’s own data, the State’s base adequacy funding falls far short of constitutionally sufficient funding for the children of the ConVal, Mascenic, Monadnock, and Winchester School Districts and throughout New Hampshire.
On June 5, 2019, the Court issued a comprehensive, 98-page decision.
The Court’s findings were consistent with our assertion that the present levels of funding for public education in the State of New Hampshire are unconstitutional. The Court specifically held the State’s current per pupil funding levels are “unconstitutional as applied to the Petitioning school districts.”
In particular, the Court held that the State was unconstitutionally failing to fully fund transportation costs for all students, unconstitutionally failing to fully fund facilities costs and unconstitutionally failing to fund the costs of teachers at proper teacher student ratios.
Additionally, the Court awarded attorneys’ fees.
The Court also indicated that any formula design that forced communities to raise dollars to subsidize the State’s obligations would be “ripe for adjudication.”
The Court also found that the funding formula was “not only unsupported by the legislative record but [is] clearly or demonstratively inadequate according to the Legislature’s own definition of an adequate education.”
You can read the court's decision in its entirety here.
— The ConVal School Board
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On March 13, 2019, the Contoocook Valley School District filed a Complaint in the Cheshire Superior Court regarding the State’s obligation to ensure a constitutionally adequate education for New Hampshire children. The Mascenic, Monadnock, and Winchester School Districts joined the Complaint.
The Complaint laid out how, using the State’s own formula and the State’s own data,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [144] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4061 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2019-06-04 14:58:04 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-06-04 18:58:04 [post_content] =>Ms. Ambrosini's class enjoyed a Pollinator Unit with the Harris Center.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Ms. Ambrosini’s class enjoyed a Pollinator Unit with the Harris Center.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [145] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10958 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-06-04 08:52:37 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-06-04 12:52:37 [post_content] =>Griffin Kelley, who is a co-teacher in Mr. Wozmak's U.S. History course, introduces the class to an assignment that involves the creation of a comprehensive timeline.
Students will choose from a learning menu of online resources and from curated texts which are provided to them in Google Classroom as materials to establish a sequence of events that has led the current circumstances in Venezuela.
The topic is important because it involves a number of contested areas: oil reserves, humanitarian issues, questions of dictatorship vs democracy, and Cold War era rivalries — specifically Russia, which has significant interests in the Venezuelan oil industry, as well as in the destabilization of western democracies.
The assignment is an example of the blended learning environment at ConVal in which students and professional staff work together in a student-centered setting which permits for student voice and choice.
[post_title] => Examining Timelines Of Historical Events [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => examining-timelines-of-historical-events [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-06-04 08:57:37 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-06-04 12:57:37 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=10958 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/examining-timelines-of-historical-events/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/06/Kelley_20190603.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/06/Kelley_20190603-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/06/Kelley_20190603-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/06/Kelley_20190603-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/06/Kelley_20190603-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Griffin Kelley, who is a co-teacher in Mr. Wozmak’s U.S. History course, introduces the class to an assignment that involves the creation of a comprehensive timeline.
Students will choose from a learning menu of online resources and from curated texts which are provided to them in Google Classroom as materials to establish a sequence of events that has led the current circumstances in Venezuela.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [146] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10954 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-06-03 08:48:41 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-06-03 12:48:41 [post_content] =>A student in Mr. Ewing's class works on a segmented wood turning piece. The bowl is made up of maple wood, with mahogany inserts.
Segmented turning is a wood turning technique on a lathe where the initial workpiece is composed of multiple glued-together parts. The process involves gluing up several pieces of wood to create patterns and visual effects in turned projects.
[qms_post_excerpt] => A student in Mr. Ewing’s class works on a segmented wood turning piece. The bowl is made up of maple wood, with mahogany inserts.
Segmented turning is a wood turning technique on a lathe where the initial workpiece is composed of multiple glued-together parts. The process involves gluing up several pieces of wood to create patterns and visual effects in turned projects.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [147] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4041 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2019-05-30 10:58:44 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-30 14:58:44 [post_content] =>Families & friends are invited to help say farewell to our 4th graders.
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The combined 8th Grade Orientation and Celebration of Learning drew large crowds of parents and students to ConVal High School last Tuesday evening.
During 8th Grade Orientation, incoming students had the opportunity to meet their school counselors and explore the school's many co-curricular programs, from the Math Team to the specialized choral and instrumental ensembles. Community-based programs, like the 1729 Robotics Team and Cornucopia, were also on display.
In addition, the ConVal sports programs provided opportunities for early sign-ups and conversations with coaches. All three season sports were represented: football, soccer, field hockey, bass-fishing, wrestling, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, softball, baseball, lacrosse, cross-country running, and many more.
During the Celebration of Learning portion of the evening, visitors were treated to a variety of exemplars of student learning, such as photo exhibits, woodworking samples, and presentations by the architecture and engineering programs that are offered by the Region 14 Applied Technology Center.
The Social Studies program held the YES competition finals in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre. The finalists were the Phoenix House, presented by Nikki Bell and Tristan Hutchinson; the Monadnock Area Transitional Shelter (MATS), presented by Daisy Young and Ava Goohs; End 68, presented by Kenzie Costello, Isabelle Lasky-Rigrod and Jasmin Reed; and Chucky's Fight, presented by Carly Kimball and AJ Adkins.
The winning charitable organization was Chucky's Fight which will receive a $3,000 grant through the Mariposa Museum, with the financial support of C&S Wholesale Grocers and Joseph's Coat & Cultural Cocoon.
Thank you to all who could attend the evening, and we hope to see you again next year!
[qms_post_excerpt] => The combined 8th Grade Orientation and Celebration of Learning drew large crowds of parents and students to ConVal High School last Tuesday evening.
During 8th Grade Orientation, incoming students had the opportunity to meet their school counselors and explore the school’s many co-curricular programs, from the Math Team to the specialized choral and instrumental ensembles.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [150] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10926 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-29 04:18:06 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-29 08:18:06 [post_content] =>240 students and 60 teachers from across the country came together in Chicago this past weekend for a sustainability summit.
ConVal Science and German students worked together to grapple with questions about a sustainable future.
Teachers Cindi Hodgdon and Anna Muncy accompanied students Eddie Sulborski, Max Shumway, Henry Bernstein, Erich Clark, Jackson Burnham, Greta Topping, Rosie Crooker, and Jaylin Calistro.
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ConVal Science and German students worked together to grapple with questions about a sustainable future.
Teachers Cindi Hodgdon and Anna Muncy accompanied students Eddie Sulborski, Max Shumway, Henry Bernstein, Erich Clark,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [151] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10923 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-28 14:32:04 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-28 18:32:04 [post_content] =>Congratulations to Mary Goldthwaite-Gagne who, after a rigorous selection process, will join the incoming cohort of Art21 Educators, starting this summer. In 2017, Miss G. was the recipient of the PBS Digital Innovators Award.
As their website explains, Art21 is a global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated content about contemporary art, and the go-to place to learn first-hand from the artists of our time. A nonprofit organization, Art21’s mission is to inspire a more creative world through the works and words of contemporary artists.
The members of the Art21 Educators program come from rural and urban communities and teach a variety of grades. As a year-long intensive experience, the Art21 Educators program encourages teachers to consider new ways that contemporary art can support teaching and learning both in the arts and other disciplines.
Art21 provides unparalleled access to the artist’s voice to diverse audiences around the world, using the power of digital media to introduce millions of people to contemporary art and artists. For over two decades, Art21 has changed the paradigm for teaching and learning about the creative process.
In addition to its Peabody Award-winning PBS-broadcast television series Art in the Twenty-First Century, Art21 produces the digital film series New York Close Up and Extended Play; and special artist projects including the Peabody Award-winning feature William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible. Art21 also creates educational resources and professional development programs; annual public programming; an online publication featuring guest contributors; and a comprehensive website at Art21.org.
The 2019–20 Art21 Educators Cohort, the organization's ninth class of artists, consists of:
- Lisa Becker, John Marshall High School, Saint Charles, MN
- Jennifer Bockerman, Moore Middle School, Lincoln, NE
- Tobacco Brown, ArtUp, Memphis, TN
- Sarah Ceurvorst, The Ellis School, Lower School, Pittsburgh, PA
- Elizabeth Denneau, Marana High School, Tucson, AZ
- Kayleigh Gillies, Isidore Newman School, New Orleans, LA
- Mary Goldthwaite-Gagne, Contoocook Valley Regional High School, Peterborough, NH
- Kate Jellinghaus, Westwood High School, Roslindale, MA
- Sarah Kolker, Mural Arts, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
- Andrea Mancuso, Nichols School, Buffalo, NY
- Jennie Maydew, Achievement First Bushwick Middle School, Ridgewood, NY
- Birra-li Ward, Woodleigh School, Victoria, Australia
Congratulations to Mary Goldthwaite-Gagne who, after a rigorous selection process, will join the incoming cohort of Art21 Educators, starting this summer. In 2017, Miss G. was the recipient of the PBS Digital Innovators Award.
As their website explains, Art21 is a global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated content about contemporary art, and the go-to place to learn first-hand from the artists of our time.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [152] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1887 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2019-05-28 13:29:22 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-28 17:29:22 [post_content] =>Monadnock Music's Lend an Ear program visited AES's 3rd graders introducing them to the Harp, Flute, and Viola. The ConVal Arts Enrichment Program helps support bringing these musicians to the ConVal Elementary Schools.
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [153] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1885 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2019-05-28 10:29:59 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-28 14:29:59 [post_content] =>Sergeant Bob Edwards spoke to AES students at our annual Memorial Day Assembly. He shared the history of Memorial Day as well as his family's military involvement through the years.
[post_title] => Sergeant Bob Edwards, guest speaker at AES Memorial Day Assembly [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => sergeant-bob-edwards-guest-speaker-at-aes-memorial-day [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-05-28 10:32:09 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-05-28 14:32:09 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://aes.convalsd.net/?p=1885 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2019/05/28/sergeant-bob-edwards-guest-speaker-at-aes-memorial-day/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/05/memorial-day-19.jpg [1] => 2736 [2] => 2736 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/05/memorial-day-19-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/05/memorial-day-19-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/05/memorial-day-19-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/05/memorial-day-19-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/05/memorial-day-19-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/05/memorial-day-19-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Sergeant Bob Edwards spoke to AES students at our annual Memorial Day Assembly. He shared the history of Memorial Day as well as his family’s military involvement through the years.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [154] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10890 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-25 08:20:12 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-25 12:20:12 [post_content] =>On May 23, ConVal High School students who have qualified as New Hampshire Scholars took a field trip to the Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester to take in a Fisher Cats baseball game.
The New Hampshire Scholars Initiative is an effort by area business and school volunteers to encourage and motivate all high school students to complete a defined, rigorous academic course of study that prepares them for successful transition to college or university coursework or vocational and technical training necessary to enter today’s competitive job market.
New Hampshire Scholars are high school students who have pledged to complete the State Scholars Core Course of Study, a specific sequence of academic courses in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language. The New Hampshire Scholars philosophy is based on the belief that it is better to be successful in an academically challenging course than to get a higher grade in an easier course.
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The New Hampshire Scholars Initiative is an effort by area business and school volunteers to encourage and motivate all high school students to complete a defined,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [155] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10888 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-25 08:09:34 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-25 12:09:34 [post_content] =>Congratulations to Allison Bull, Ian Aldrich, and Kelley Akerley! The ConVal Envirothon Team took 1st place in the forestry category and 3rd in the wildlife category on Competition Day.
Envirothon is an annual, environmentally-themed, academic competition for high-school-aged students organized by the NCF-Envirothon, a program of the National Conservation Foundation.
The competition is held by the United States and Canada on a regional, state, and bi-national level.
This year's event took place on May 21, 2019, and was hosted by the New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) in Concord.
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Envirothon is an annual, environmentally-themed, academic competition for high-school-aged students organized by the NCF-Envirothon, a program of the National Conservation Foundation.
The competition is held by the United States and Canada on a regional,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [156] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10881 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-25 07:17:23 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-25 11:17:23 [post_content] =>Three ConVal students were recognized for their writing excellence by the Scholastic Writing Awards Committee and the National Writing Project in New Hampshire.
Jasmine Reed received an Honorable Mention Award, August George a Silver Key, and Rachel Sturges also a Silver Key.
The students' writing projects had been nominated by their English teachers, Mrs. Smith (McKay) and Mr. Lambert.
[post_title] => Students Receive Scholastic Writing Awards [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => students-receive-scholastic-writing-awards [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-06-04 09:36:54 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-06-04 13:36:54 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=10881 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/students-receive-scholastic-writing-awards/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/WriterRecognitions201905.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/WriterRecognitions201905-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/WriterRecognitions201905-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/WriterRecognitions201905-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/WriterRecognitions201905-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Three ConVal students were recognized for their writing excellence by the Scholastic Writing Awards Committee and the National Writing Project in New Hampshire.
Jasmine Reed received an Honorable Mention Award, August George a Silver Key, and Rachel Sturges also a Silver Key.
The students’ writing projects had been nominated by their English teachers,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [157] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10874 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-24 23:45:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-25 03:45:36 [post_content] =>ConVal High School’s Celebration of Learning is a collaborative event that showcases the accomplishments of its students, including coursework, projects, original artwork, and performances.
The event will take place on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, from 6:30-8:00 pm, in conjunction with an orientation program for 8th grade students and their parents.
In a variety of locations, representative student work will be showcased from such courses as the ones that are offered by the Applied Technology Center, Art, English, Health and Wellness, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, and World Languages.
The showcase will also present internships, project-based learning, and extended learning opportunities (ELOs). Students will be on hand to demonstrate their learning experiences and discuss their achievements.
A detailed program of the evening's showcase, complete with a map for easy navigation of the school, is available here.
[qms_post_excerpt] => ConVal High School’s Celebration of Learning is a collaborative event that showcases the accomplishments of its students, including coursework, projects, original artwork, and performances.
The event will take place on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, from 6:30-8:00 pm, in conjunction with an orientation program for 8th grade students and their parents.
In a variety of locations,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [158] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10868 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-24 23:30:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-25 03:30:10 [post_content] =>8th Grade Orientation and ConVal's semi-annual Celebration of Learning will be held as a joint event this year, starting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in the ConVal Gymnasium.
Parents and students will have the opportunity to start exploring the varied athletic programs at ConVal and the many co-curricular programs that ConVal offers students.
To help plan your visit, here is a more detailed program and directory, complete with a map for easy navigation around the school.
[qms_post_excerpt] => 8th Grade Orientation and ConVal’s semi-annual Celebration of Learning will be held as a joint event this year, starting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in the ConVal Gymnasium.
Parents and students will have the opportunity to start exploring the varied athletic programs at ConVal and the many co-curricular programs that ConVal offers students.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [159] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10898 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-24 14:39:13 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-24 18:39:13 [post_content] =>ConVal's held its first-ever Spring Fest in the afternoon of Friday May 24.
The Fest celebrated the release of the 2019 ConVal Yearbook. All over campus, students reflected on the year's events which had been captured in photos and stories in the yearbook.
For seniors, the signing of the yearbooks was a particularly bittersweet moment as many of them will be leaving for college in the fall.
The Spring Fest also showcased the school's many co-curricular programs, including the athletic offerings that students enjoy.
[qms_post_excerpt] => ConVal’s held its first-ever Spring Fest in the afternoon of Friday May 24.
The Fest celebrated the release of the 2019 ConVal Yearbook. All over campus, students reflected on the year’s events which had been captured in photos and stories in the yearbook.
For seniors, the signing of the yearbooks was a particularly bittersweet moment as many of them will be leaving for college in the fall.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [160] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10865 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-23 04:02:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-23 08:02:11 [post_content] =>ConVal’s annual POPS Concert will be performed on Thursday, May 30, 2019, starting at 6:30 pm in the gymnasium.
The POPS Concert in May is one of the biggest fundraisers for ConVal Music each year. It features performances by all the instrumental and choral ensembles and tickets are available for ballroom table-style seating near the performers as well as bleacher seating. Table seating includes refreshments (fruit, baked goods, water) while baked goods are also sold at the concession area. Baskets of donated goodies are raffled off, and program ads are sold to generate revenue for the music department.
The students, under the joint direction of Krystal Morin and Jim Wickham, have prepared a program with diverse musical selections following a Nautical theme. Selections will include "The Navy Hymn (Eternal Father)", "With Wind and Water" by Brant Karrick, "Take Me To the Water" by Rollo Dillworth, "The Sounding Sea" by Eric William Barnum, "O Waly, Waly" by Jay Bocook Plus, and "Surfin USA" by the Beach Boys. Plus, music from Pirates of the Carribean and Once on This Island, amongst other selections.
The following choral ensembles will perform: Chamber Choir, The Clef Hangers (girls a cappella), The Morin Tune (boys a cappella), Select Choir, and Concert Choir. Instrumental pieces will be performed by the Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Concert Band. The concert will conclude with a Combined Ensemble performance of Bobby Darin's "Beyond the Sea."
Admission is $5 for a bleacher seat. Limited table seating is still available ($10.00 a seat). Please contact Jim Wickham at jwickham@conval.edu to inquire about purchasing a table seat.
We hope to see you at the concert!
[qms_post_excerpt] => ConVal’s annual POPS Concert will be performed on Thursday, May 30, 2019, starting at 6:30 pm in the gymnasium.
The POPS Concert in May is one of the biggest fundraisers for ConVal Music each year. It features performances by all the instrumental and choral ensembles and tickets are available for ballroom table-style seating near the performers as well as bleacher seating.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [161] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1522 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2019-05-22 14:38:38 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-22 18:38:38 [post_content] =>During its meeting on May 21st, the ConVal School Board expressed its support for Francestown to shift from traditional grade-level instruction to multi-age instruction. This is in alignment with the District's Strategic Plan. FES plans to instruct students in two grade bands (K-2 & 3-4) as a pedagogical philosophy vs. a financial decision.
This model is based on the idea that each student develops academic skills at their own pace. Students will receive instruction based on where they are academically instead of based on chronological age. We have been using this model successfully throughout the year during our intervention blocks and now we are expanding it to the whole day.
Students will be instructed using a team approach, with three educators primarily responsible for each grade band. There is a lot of flexibility in this model and the goal is to provide instruction for each student in such a way that they are challenged, but not frustrated.
We will be holding two informational sessions for anyone who is interested in what this will look like for students, teachers, and families next year. Please join us on June 6, at either 3:45 or 5:30 in the FES Library.
Please let us know if you need childcare in order to attend by calling the office 547-2976.
[post_title] => Multi-age in Francestown [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => multi-age-in-francestown [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-08-09 13:53:53 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-08-09 17:53:53 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fes.convalsd.net/?p=1522 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://fes.convalsd.net/2019/05/22/multi-age-in-francestown/ [qms_post_featured_image] => 0 [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>During its meeting on May 21st, the ConVal School Board expressed its support for Francestown to shift from traditional grade-level instruction to multi-age instruction. This is in alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan. FES plans to instruct students in two grade bands (K-2 & 3-4) as a pedagogical philosophy vs. a financial decision.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [162] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1609 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-20 11:21:16 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-20 15:21:16 [post_content] =>We had an awesome time with the Pierce community at Children and the Arts Day in Peterborough! This year's theme was "Let Your Light Shine," and Pierce's light was shining brightly.
Students, teachers, staff, and parents marched in the parade. It was great to see the school's moss green T-shirts on display during the parade and afterwards at the many events of the daylong program.
Even some future Pierce students were part of the events, as the pictures below show.
[qms_post_excerpt] => We had an awesome time with the Pierce community at Children and the Arts Day in Peterborough! This year’s theme was “Let Your Light Shine,” and Pierce’s light was shining brightly.
Students, teachers, staff, and parents marched in the parade. It was great to see the school’s moss green T-shirts on display during the parade and afterwards at the many events of the daylong program.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [163] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1876 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2019-05-17 13:41:59 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-17 17:41:59 [post_content] =>For C Day of the Kindergarten ABC Countdown, they had Care For Your Egg Day and had an egg drop. They used recyclables to protect the egg then dropped them from the top of a ladder. 6 of our 26 eggs survived the fall! They had a lot of fun seeing if the eggs survived!
[post_title] => Kindergarten Egg Drop [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => kindergarten-egg-drop [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-05-17 13:45:03 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-05-17 17:45:03 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://aes.convalsd.net/?p=1876 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://aes.convalsd.net/2019/05/17/kindergarten-egg-drop/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/05/egg-drop-5.jpg [1] => 480 [2] => 480 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/05/egg-drop-5-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/05/egg-drop-5-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/05/egg-drop-5-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>For C Day of the Kindergarten ABC Countdown, they had Care For Your Egg Day and had an egg drop. They used recyclables to protect the egg then dropped them from the top of a ladder. 6 of our 26 eggs survived the fall! They had a lot of fun seeing if the eggs survived!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [164] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1080 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-05-17 09:25:21 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-17 13:25:21 [post_content] =>GES 2nd graders love spending time reading their favorite books to their Preschool Reading Buddies!
[post_title] => What Could Be Better Than Reading With a Buddy? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => what-could-be-better-than-reading-with-a-buddy [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-05-17 09:26:03 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-05-17 13:26:03 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1080 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/05/17/what-could-be-better-than-reading-with-a-buddy/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/reading-buddies-2.jpg [1] => 3024 [2] => 3024 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/reading-buddies-2-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/reading-buddies-2-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/reading-buddies-2-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/reading-buddies-2-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/reading-buddies-2-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/reading-buddies-2-1920x720.jpg [1] => 1920 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>GES 2nd graders love spending time reading their favorite books to their Preschool Reading Buddies!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [165] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2955 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-16 09:55:23 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-16 13:55:23 [post_content] =>Congratulations to ConVal High School students Greta Topping, Zoe Werth, Finn Wegmueller, and Katrina Kipka for winning an international video-making contest about a Wincent Weiss song.
Weiss is a German singer-songwriter who gained recognition for his music after participating in Deutschland sucht den Superstar, the German adaptation of the international Idol franchise, in 2013.
The winners will travel to Germany this summer to go to a Wincent Weiss concert and to hang out with the singer himself.
In December 2018, Weiss performed a two-hour concert in the gymnasium after ConVal Regional High School received a school of excellence designation for its German program.
You can view the students' winning video entry here.
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Weiss is a German singer-songwriter who gained recognition for his music after participating in Deutschland sucht den Superstar, the German adaptation of the international Idol franchise,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Contoocook Valley Regional School District [school_color] => #00507f [qms_source] => convalsd ) [166] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1076 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-05-16 09:53:44 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-16 13:53:44 [post_content] =>GES students practice patience, following rules, cooperation and taking turns as they learn new games together.
[post_title] => Play-based Learning in Action! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => play-based-learning-in-action [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-05-16 09:54:30 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-05-16 13:54:30 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1076 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/05/16/play-based-learning-in-action/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/giant-jenga.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 1512 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/giant-jenga-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/giant-jenga-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/giant-jenga-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/giant-jenga-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/giant-jenga-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/giant-jenga-1512x720.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>GES students practice patience, following rules, cooperation and taking turns as they learn new games together.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [167] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1074 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-05-16 09:44:35 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-16 13:44:35 [post_content] =>2nd graders practice cooperation, coordination and communication in a fast paced game of Hungry, Hungry Hippos!
[post_title] => Hungry Hippos in PE/Health! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => hungry-hippos-in-pe-health [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-05-16 09:46:20 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-05-16 13:46:20 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1074 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/05/16/hungry-hippos-in-pe-health/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/HH2nd.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 1512 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/HH2nd-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/HH2nd-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/HH2nd-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/HH2nd-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/HH2nd-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/HH2nd-1512x720.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>2nd graders practice cooperation, coordination and communication in a fast paced game of Hungry, Hungry Hippos!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [168] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1072 [post_author] => 81 [post_date] => 2019-05-16 09:32:23 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-16 13:32:23 [post_content] =>Thanks to our volunteer extraordinaire Mrs. Mayer, our daffodils, tulips and grape hyacinth are in full bloom in our GES gardens!
[post_title] => Spring Has Finally Sprung at GES! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => spring-has-finally-sprung-at-ges [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-05-17 09:28:19 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-05-17 13:28:19 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://ges.convalsd.net/?p=1072 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://ges.convalsd.net/2019/05/16/spring-has-finally-sprung-at-ges/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/spring-flowers.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 1512 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/spring-flowers-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/spring-flowers-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/spring-flowers-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/spring-flowers-1024x1024.jpg [1] => 1024 [2] => 1024 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/spring-flowers-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/spring-flowers-1512x720.jpg [1] => 1512 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>Thanks to our volunteer extraordinaire Mrs. Mayer, our daffodils, tulips and grape hyacinth are in full bloom in our GES gardens!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Greenfield Elementary School [school_color] => #069b4b [qms_source] => ges ) [169] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 915 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-16 07:55:27 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-16 11:55:27 [post_content] => As usual, the children and staff were beyond excited to have Jeanine from NHDI spend the week at HES. Check out the latest newsletter to read more about other events at HES.- NHDI
- Spring Music Concert
- Children and the Arts
As usual, the children and staff were beyond excited to have Jeanine from NHDI spend the week at HES.
Check out the latest newsletter to read more about other events at HES.
- NHDI
- Spring Music Concert
- Children and the Arts
The Mary Varnum Platts-Peterborough Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted an Awards Day luncheon at Emma's Pub and Kitchen in Rindge, NH, on May 15, 2019.
Three students were presented Good Citizen certificates and a scholarship check. The other three students were presented US History certificates and Medals. The honored students were (l-r):
- Ashley Jewell, Good Citizen from Mascenic High School
- Evan Coyne, Good Citizen from ConVal High School
- Asia Porter, US History, from ConVal High School
- Chris Wilkins, US History from Mascenic High School
- Georgia Wolterbeek, US History from Conant High School
- Kevin Rogers, Good Citizen from Conant High School.
Congratulations, all!
[post_title] => DAR Honors Local High School Students [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => dar-honors-local-high-school-students [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-06-04 09:37:17 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-06-04 13:37:17 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=10863 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/dar-honors-local-high-school-students/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/DAR-2019.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/DAR-2019-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/DAR-2019-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/DAR-2019-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/DAR-2019-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>The Mary Varnum Platts-Peterborough Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted an Awards Day luncheon at Emma’s Pub and Kitchen in Rindge, NH, on May 15, 2019.
Three students were presented Good Citizen certificates and a scholarship check. The other three students were presented US History certificates and Medals. The honored students were (l-r):
- Ashley Jewell,
You are invited to our Jazz Band Concert this Sunday, May 19th at 2 pm in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre!
We will be playing Jazz standards like April in Paris and Fever, classics like Fly Me to the Moon and All of Me, and contemporary hits like Higher Ground and Pick up the Pieces.
A reception will follow in the cafe with light food and drinks. We hope to see you there!
Please contact Jim Wickham with any questions you may have.
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We will be playing Jazz standards like April in Paris and Fever, classics like Fly Me to the Moon and All of Me,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [172] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1868 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2019-05-15 14:30:29 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-15 18:30:29 [post_content] =>Each spring AES girls participate in the Girls on the Run program.
This program works to encourage pre-teen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games, culminating in a celebratory 5k run.
Each spring AES girls participate in the Girls on the Run program.
This program works to encourage pre-teen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games, culminating in a celebratory 5k run.
UPDATE: LAST DAY TO REGISTER — TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019
Registration is now open for the 2019 ConVal Summer Academy which will be held July 8 – August 1, 2019.
The Academy is a great way to extend student learning through the summer to prevent the usual “summer slide” — the traditional loss of academic skills and knowledge over the course of the summer holidays. Taking ConVal Summer Academy courses also helps to get requirements and electives out of the way so that your student’s class schedule can remain flexible and open to opportunities during the regular school year.
The Academy offers participation in a musical drama production ("Annie, Jr"), art instruction in ceramics, jewelry-making and metalsmithing, an English comedy workshop, and a course in forensic science, just to mention some of the most popular selections.
In addition, the Academy offers credit recovery and readiness courses in Mathematics as well as regular courses (e.g. American Government, American Economics) that can be accomplished on a concentrated time schedule.
Attendance in the Summer Academy is free for students of the ConVal School District, including incoming freshmen. All that is required is a deposit for attending a class ($25 for students in grades 5-8, $50 for high school students) but the fee is refunded upon completion of the course.
There are two day-long workshops organized by the School Counseling Department in conjunction with the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF). One specializes in the college admissions process, the other
For further details, please see this course description and signup brochure or email Jennifer Kiley (jkiley@conval.edu) with questions.
[post_title] => Summer Academy Offers Enrichment, Recovery Courses [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => conval-summer-academy-offers-enrichment-recovery-courses [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-06-12 12:38:02 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-06-12 16:38:02 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://cvhs.convalsd.net/?p=10430 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://cvhs.convalsd.net/conval-summer-academy-offers-enrichment-recovery-courses/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/04/ConValSUmmerAcademy.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 750 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/04/ConValSUmmerAcademy-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/04/ConValSUmmerAcademy-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/04/ConValSUmmerAcademy-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/04/ConValSUmmerAcademy-750x720.jpg [1] => 750 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>UPDATE: LAST DAY TO REGISTER — TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019
Registration is now open for the 2019 ConVal Summer Academy which will be held July 8 – August 1, 2019.
The Academy is a great way to extend student learning through the summer to prevent the usual “summer slide” — the traditional loss of academic skills and knowledge over the course of the summer holidays.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [174] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10839 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-14 21:26:37 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-15 01:26:37 [post_content] =>ConVal Music and Theatre Arts presents our inaugural “MisCast Cabaret,” an evening of performances playing against type and breaking traditional theatrical boundaries!
Performances will be on Thursday, May 16th at 7 pm, Friday, May 17th at 7 pm, Saturday, May 18th at 1:30 at Children in the Arts, and Saturday, May 18th at 7 pm. All evening performances are at the Lucy Hurlin Theatre at ConVal High School, Peterborough.
Tickets are available online at cvlht.com and at the door, $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. The performance on Friday, May 17th will benefit ConVal Community Dollars for Scholars scholarship program.
Students have selected and rehearsed their own favorite musical numbers, and will present a variety of classic and contemporary performances with their own unique twists! Come to hear an old song in a new way, or to be introduced to new musical material! Shows represented include everything from standards such as A Chorus Line, Chicago, and Fiddler on the Roof, to mega hits such as Hamilton, Waitress, and Dear Evan Hansen.
ConVal High School students performing include Kylie Boyle, Miranda Craig, Alissa Cutting, Chloe Griggs, Cheyenne Heinselman, Anna McGuiness, Jaiden Petrain, Clara Quintanilha, Sean Roberts, and Haley Serafine.
“MisCast Cabaret” is directed by Krystal Morin, Brian Moore, and Elizabeth Moore.
[qms_post_excerpt] => ConVal Music and Theatre Arts presents our inaugural “MisCast Cabaret,” an evening of performances playing against type and breaking traditional theatrical boundaries!
Performances will be on Thursday, May 16th at 7 pm, Friday, May 17th at 7 pm, Saturday, May 18th at 1:30 at Children in the Arts, and Saturday, May 18th at 7 pm.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [175] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1600 [post_author] => 194 [post_date] => 2019-05-14 13:52:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-14 17:52:33 [post_content] =>Opera is a visual art that combines music, theatre, and dance to create a spectacular performance. Originating in Italy more that 400 years ago, today opera is enjoyed by audiences worldwide and is performed in almost every language, including English.
Students at Pierce School were treated to an operatic performance presented by the Raylynmor Opera company from Peterborough, NH. Soprano, Rebecca Shorstein sang "Oh Mio Babbino" by Giacomo Puccini, shared her enthusiasm for opera with the children and staff at Pierce.
Brava!
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Students at Pierce School were treated to an operatic performance presented by the Raylynmor Opera company from Peterborough,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Pierce School [school_color] => #2673a9 [qms_source] => bes ) [176] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1502 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2019-05-13 13:00:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-13 17:00:36 [post_content] =>Thanks to the ConVal ATC department, FES fourth grade students spent some time in the Curiosity Cube. This is a mobile science lab that has been developed by MilliporeSigma and travels the country to deliver science lessons to thousands of children. The Monadnock Ledger-Transcript reported on this and FES staff and students were featured in the article. Here is a link to the article:
https://www.ledgertranscript.com/Curiosity-cube-comes-to-ConVal-25394067
Thanks to the ConVal ATC department, FES fourth grade students spent some time in the Curiosity Cube. This is a mobile science lab that has been developed by MilliporeSigma and travels the country to deliver science lessons to thousands of children. The Monadnock Ledger-Transcript reported on this and FES staff and students were featured in the article.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [177] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1497 [post_author] => 149 [post_date] => 2019-05-13 10:53:32 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-13 14:53:32 [post_content] =>On May 12, 2019 Charlotte from FES earned runner-up in the Elementary School Division poetry contest sponsored by the Peterborough Poetry Project. Congratulations, Charlotte!
The mission of the Peterborough Poetry Project is to promote the writing, reading, and thinking of poetry as part of everyday life. What does that mean? Writing poems is a way to have fun while sharing observations and insights with other people or just saving your poems to ponder later. By sponsoring public events such as the book fair, discussion groups, and poetry contests, we hope to encourage the understanding and appreciation of poetry.
[post_title] => Runner-Up in Poetry Contest [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => runner-up-in-poetry-contest [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-05-13 10:53:34 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-05-13 14:53:34 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fes.convalsd.net/?p=1497 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [qms_post_link] => https://fes.convalsd.net/2019/05/13/runner-up-in-poetry-contest/ [qms_post_featured_image] => Array ( [original] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/Charlotte-Poetry.jpg [1] => 960 [2] => 960 [3] => ) [thumbnail] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/Charlotte-Poetry-150x150.jpg [1] => 150 [2] => 150 [3] => 1 ) [medium] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/Charlotte-Poetry-300x300.jpg [1] => 300 [2] => 300 [3] => 1 ) [medium_large] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/Charlotte-Poetry-768x768.jpg [1] => 768 [2] => 768 [3] => 1 ) [news-thumb] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/Charlotte-Poetry-270x270.jpg [1] => 270 [2] => 270 [3] => 1 ) [homepage-slide] => Array ( [0] => https://convalsd.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/Charlotte-Poetry-960x720.jpg [1] => 960 [2] => 720 [3] => 1 ) ) [qms_post_content_image] => 0 [qms_post_excerpt] =>On May 12, 2019 Charlotte from FES earned runner-up in the Elementary School Division poetry contest sponsored by the Peterborough Poetry Project. Congratulations, Charlotte!
The mission of the Peterborough Poetry Project is to promote the writing, reading, and thinking of poetry as part of everyday life. What does that mean? Writing poems is a way to have fun while sharing observations and insights with other people or just saving your poems to ponder later.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Francestown Elementary School [school_color] => #007f61 [qms_source] => fes ) [178] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10823 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-10 07:51:13 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-10 11:51:13 [post_content] =>Congratulations to the students who placed on the National German Level 1 Exam.
- Silver Award
- Sam Rousseau
- Gwen Inglis
- Elli Ward
- Addison Evans
- Bronze Award
- Tate Doherty
- Achievement Award
- Kendall Larson
- Tessa Doherty
- David DeShane
The students took the exam four months after completing level 1 with no German in the meantime!
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- Silver Award
- Sam Rousseau
- Gwen Inglis
- Elli Ward
- Addison Evans
- Bronze Award
- Tate Doherty
- Achievement Award
- Kendall Larson
- Tessa Doherty
- David DeShane
The students took the exam four months after completing level 1 with no German in the meantime!
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [179] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 4024 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-09 12:20:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-09 16:20:53 [post_content] =>Students in Mr. Rothhaus' and Mrs. Iwanowicz's classes got to explore the Millipore Curiosity Cube this week.
The Cube is a large shipping container that has been converted into a mobile laboratory. In it students could inquire about various elements, explore the human body — skeleton, heart, and lungs — with 3D goggles, and get to work with an electronic microscope.
“The Curiosity Cube program began in 2017, as a platform to increase access to science education in elementary and middle schools,” the Millipore website explains. "The concept of The Curiosity Cube is actually based on our Curiosity Labs™ program, in which our employees go into classrooms and conduct hands-on experiments with a class.”
“With the Curiosity Cube, we’re able to extend our impact beyond the classroom and reach even more students and their families.” You can read further details about the Curiosity Cube here.
Millipore Sigma is a global science and technology company with around 52,000 employees working in more than 66 countries and a diversified portfolio of over 300,000 products.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Students in Mr. Rothhaus’ and Mrs. Iwanowicz’s classes got to explore the Millipore Curiosity Cube this week.
The Cube is a large shipping container that has been converted into a mobile laboratory. In it students could inquire about various elements, explore the human body — skeleton, heart, and lungs — with 3D goggles,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [180] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10828 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-08 12:18:32 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-08 16:18:32 [post_content] =>Millipore Sigma offered ConVal Regional High School the opportunity to host the company's Curiosity Cube on its national tour this week. Students from all schools in the district were welcome to book an exploratory tour during the two days that the Cube was available in Peterborough.
The Cube is a large shipping container that has been converted into a mobile laboratory. According to Millipore, the aim of the Curiosity Cube is to spark interest in the sciences.
"As a life science company, curiosity has always been the force that drives us and continues to motivate us," the Millipore website explains. "The Curiosity Cube® is an extension of our desire to put our expertise in science and technology to work for human progress."
"The Curiosity Cube program began in 2017, as a platform to increase access to science education in elementary and middle schools. The concept of The Curiosity Cube is actually based on our Curiosity Labs™ program, in which our employees go into classrooms and conduct hands-on experiments with a class."
"With the Curiosity Cube, we’re able to extend our impact beyond the classroom and reach even more students and their families."
You can read all the details about the Curiosity Cube here.
Millipore Sigma is a global science and technology company with around 52,000 employees working in more than 66 countries and a diversified portfolio of over 300,000 products.
[qms_post_excerpt] => Millipore Sigma offered ConVal Regional High School the opportunity to host the company’s Curiosity Cube on its national tour this week. Students from all schools in the district were welcome to book an exploratory tour during the two days that the Cube was available in Peterborough.
The Cube is a large shipping container that has been converted into a mobile laboratory.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [181] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3667 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2019-05-07 10:36:54 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-07 14:36:54 [post_content] =>Children and the Arts Festival
Volunteers needed.
Please consider volunteering with us on Saturday, May 18th at Children & the Arts Day "Let your Light Shine"! You will check in with Kim Taylor (student volunteers) at the CAA Information Booth in front of The Monadnock Center on Grove Street before and after the time slot for which you volunteer. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather. We will lend to you an attractive orange "volunteer" shirt to wear during your volunteer shift. Please return the shirt after your shift. Also PLEASE limit student signups to ONE slot only.
You must sign up to volunteer on STUDENT SHIFTS on the link below: This year we are asking to limit the shifts to ONE per student.
Thank you for your
support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0448adaa2ea3ff2-may181
Thank
you for helping us make this community event a success! You can find out more
information about the Festival & Schedule by visiting http://www.childrenandthearts.org/schedule/
Children and the Arts Festival
Volunteers needed.
Please consider volunteering with us on Saturday, May 18th at Children & the Arts Day “Let your Light Shine”! You will check in with Kim Taylor (student volunteers) at the CAA Information Booth in front of The Monadnock Center on Grove Street before and after the time slot for which you volunteer.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [182] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1854 [post_author] => 200 [post_date] => 2019-05-06 13:32:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-06 17:32:10 [post_content] =>As part of the AES--PTO Spring Fest, Officer Horn from the Antrim Police Department in conjunction with the Antrim Recreation Department, hosted a Bike Rodeo for Antrim children to learn about bike safety.
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Antrim Elementary School [school_color] => #7ac1b1 [qms_source] => aes ) [183] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3663 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2019-05-06 10:07:45 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-06 14:07:45 [post_content] =>Incoming Students to South Meadow Parent Night
When: Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Where: South Meadow School
Time: 6:00pm
Location: South Meadow Gymnasium
Please park in the back of the building and enter through the gym entrance.
This night is designed for new parents to meet the administration of South Meadow School. There will be a meeting in the gym starting 6:00pm. Tours of the building will be offered from 6:30-7pm to anyone who would like to participate.
All parents are invited, but it is primarily for parents new to SMS.
Students will visit SMS during the day 5/29/19.
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When: Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Where: South Meadow School
Time: 6:00pm
Location: South Meadow Gymnasium
Please park in the back of the building and enter through the gym entrance.
This night is designed for new parents to meet the administration of South Meadow School.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [184] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3991 [post_author] => 291 [post_date] => 2019-05-06 09:30:03 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-06 13:30:03 [post_content] =>This week we celebrated National Principal's Day. Here is the video that was made to help convey how much he is appreciated at PES.
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Peterborough Elementary School [school_color] => #2741aa [qms_source] => pes ) [185] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10798 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-05 15:28:59 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-05 19:28:59 [post_content] =>Digital Photo and Video students Stephanie Barney, Olivia Mullins, Alyssa Spiller, Zachary Nielsen, and Eddie Pope have earned the right to have their films shown at this year's New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival (NHHSSFF) on May 18.
Originality, cinematic storytelling and technical execution are the primary scoring elements of the NHHSSFF. All films, regardless of type or genre, are judged on the filmmaker's ability to effectively captivate an audience through cinematic expression.
After an initial review of all the submissions, the films with the highest scores will be screened at the annual two-hour New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival, which takes place at Red River Theatres in Concord.
In order to be considered, films must be produced exclusively by students in grades 9-12 who are currently enrolled and attending a New Hampshire public or private high school, or who are residents of New Hampshire and enrolled in high school elsewhere. New Hampshire homeschooled students ages 14-18 are also eligible. Films do not have to have been created as part of a school project.
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Originality, cinematic storytelling and technical execution are the primary scoring elements of the NHHSSFF.
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal Regional High School [school_color] => #0e4984 [qms_source] => cvhs ) [186] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3660 [post_author] => 232 [post_date] => 2019-05-05 13:19:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-05 17:19:10 [post_content] =>South Meadow School
proudly presents our annual
Spring Concert
Conducted by:
Ed Lowy &
Elizabeth Ring-Fortin
May 15, 2019 at 6:30 pm
In SMS Gym
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proudly presents our annual
Spring Concert
Conducted by:
Ed Lowy &
Elizabeth Ring-Fortin
May 15, 2019 at 6:30 pm
In SMS Gym
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => South Meadow School [school_color] => #1c4aac [qms_source] => sms ) [187] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1577 [post_author] => 146 [post_date] => 2019-05-04 10:14:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-04 14:14:05 [post_content] =>The week before April Break was busy at DCS. Students were cast for the play on Monday, rehearsed for 4 days and put on two awesome performances on Friday! Well done DCS! Thanks to Arts Enrichment, Dublin Community Foundation, and our very own PTO for the support to make this happen!
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Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => Dublin Consolidated School [school_color] => #52759f [qms_source] => dcs ) [188] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10800 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2019-05-03 15:35:30 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-03 19:35:30 [post_content] =>On May 2, ConVal Regional High School signed an articulation agreement with Keene State College, giving ConVal students who have completed a CTE program up to 8 credits at Keene.
The agreement goes into effect immediately. Therefore, students enrolling in classes at Keene State this fall are eligible to receive this new benefit.
The faculty and staff of the Region 14 Applied Technology Center provide opportunities for all learners to integrate academic knowledge and technical expertise in order to prepare students for further study in a specific career.
The Region 14 Applied Technology Center currently offers the following certificate programs:
- Advanced Manufacturing Systems
- Building & Construction Trades
- Business Management
- Careers in Education
- Computer Networking
- Computer Programming & Software Development
- Digital Photography & Video Arts
- Engineering & Mechanical Design
- Fire Science & Emergency Technician (EMT)
- Graphic Design
"I'm very excited about this new partnership," said Jen Kiley, the Director of the Region 14 Applied Technology Center at ConVal Regional High School. "Keene State College has shown significant interest in transitioning towards a full dual enrollment program, beyond the articulation. This is a great opportunity for our students."
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The agreement goes into effect immediately. Therefore, students enrolling in classes at Keene State this fall are eligible to receive this new benefit.
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The objectives of the competition are to: increase awareness of the relationships between space, human scale and function; gain experience in recognizing the various challenges in planning and designing indoor and outdoor spaces for specific uses; exercise analytical abilities and creativity in solving the problems; and gain experience in communicating planning and design ideas using scale drawings and models.
The competition gives students a fun opportunity to develop these skills and to learn about the various aspects of planning and design.
All New Hampshire high school students are encouraged to participate. Students can work individually or in teams of up to three students. Top winners receive cash awards to help with their college education.
Congratulations, Sara and Jill, on a job well done!
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The objectives of the competition are to: increase awareness of the relationships between space, human scale and function; gain experience in recognizing the various challenges in planning and designing indoor and outdoor spaces for specific uses;
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HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS FOR ALL
As part of the April 25, 2019 Selectmen’s Advisory Committee, each Selectperson in attendance shared current and upcoming town projects. The purpose for sharing stemmed from an interest in identifying potential opportunities for collaboration.
The discussion that soon emerged focused on the different towns’ efforts to explore what it would take to bring high-speed Internet access to all, which, simply put, would be both difficult and expensive. As a result, the Committee wondered if approaching the pursuit of high-speed Internet access would be a potential area for cross-town collaboration.
Pursuing high-speed Internet access as a region — rather than as individual towns — may be a more cost-effective way. It may also hold greater appeal for Internet service providers (ISPs) because a regional approach potentially would provide a greater combined customer base for them. The focus also seems appropriate for the Selectmen’s Advisory Committee to explore as it is an issue that would benefit both the individual towns and the school district.
A digital divide currently exists within the region, one that is characterized by a substantive gap separating those who have ready access from those who have restricted access or none at all. The difference in access can contribute to inequities in educational and employment opportunities, as well as options to participate in social and civic affairs.
Ultimately, the Selectmen’s Advisory Committee decided that this topic is worthy of further exploration. As a result, the decision was made to schedule a follow-up meeting to continue and broaden the conversation. Each Selectperson agreed to bring to the follow-up conversation a representative from their individual town who sits on their town’s committee that would be involved in investigating high-speed Internet access (e.g., Planning Committee, Information Communication Committee).
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As part of the April 25, 2019 Selectmen’s Advisory Committee, each Selectperson in attendance shared current and upcoming town projects. The purpose for sharing stemmed from an interest in identifying potential opportunities for collaboration.
The discussion that soon emerged focused on the different towns’ efforts to explore what it would take to bring high-speed Internet access to all,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [192] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 3613 [post_author] => 301 [post_date] => 2019-04-24 09:13:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-04-24 13:13:11 [post_content] =>Congratulations to SMS eighth-grader Daniel McCall who is the winner of the 2019 statewide American Legion Junior Oratorical Contest!
The contest took place recently at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in Manchester. The purpose of the New Hampshire American Legion Junior Oratorical Contest is to allow students in grades 6 through 8 an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the United States.
There are two parts to the contest — the prepared oration, whose subject must be on some phase of the Constitution and is from 3 to 5 minutes in duration, and the assigned topic where contestants are asked to speak for 2 to 4 minutes on a topic relating to the Constitution.
Contest participants are judged on depth of knowledge of the Constitution, originality of their oration, skill in selecting examples, voice, diction, posture, poise, eye contact, and use of gestures.
The junior oratorical contest serves as a stepping stone for the American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest and helps participants develop the ability to address an audience at a young age.
For additional details, please see the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript.
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The contest took place recently at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in Manchester. The purpose of the New Hampshire American Legion Junior Oratorical Contest is to allow students in grades 6 through 8 an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the United States.
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One of the School Board’s goals for the 2018-19 school year focuses on exploring educational equity within the math department at ConVal High School.
This focus involves analyzing the ways in which ConVal School District, ConVal High School, and the Math Department operate to “ensure that every learner--in whatever learning environment that learner is found--has the greatest opportunity to learn enhanced by the resources and supports necessary to achieve competence, excellence, independence, responsibility, and self-sufficiency for school and for life” (Scott, 2001, p.6).
As a result of the School Board’s commitment to educational equity, recent meetings of the Education Committee included discussions on patterns and trends that surfaced as a result of exploring educational equity within the math department (see meeting minutes for February, March, and April).
At the April 15, 2019 meeting of the Education Committee, discussion led to some initial recommendations for changes to Policy IKF – High School Graduation. Proposed changes include requiring all students to complete Algebra I and increasing the number of required math credits from three to four. These recommendations were sent to the Policy Committee to be reviewed and considered at their upcoming May 7, 2019 meeting. If Policy Committee supports the proposed changes, a revised version of Policy IKF will be brought to the full School Board for approval and adoption.
The Education Committee’s recommendations would increase ConVal High School’s expectations and requirements for graduation. The recommendations also align with current thinking by—and recommendations from—experts in the field of mathematics:
High schools should offer continuous four-year mathematics pathways with all students studying mathematics each year, including two to three years of mathematics in a common, shared pathway focusing on Essential Concepts, to ensure the highest-quality mathematics education for all students.
(National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2018)
The Education Committee of the School Board typically meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in the Boardroom at the SAU 1 Offices. These meetings are open to the public. Committee meeting agendas and minutes can be found on the ConVal School Board’s website.
References
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2018). Catalyzing change in high school mathematics: Initiating critical conversations. Reston, VA: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
Scott, B. (2001, March). Coming of age. IDRA Newsletter [On-line]. Retrieved April 17, 2019, from https://www.idra.org/resource-center/coming-of-age/
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This focus involves analyzing the ways in which ConVal School District, ConVal High School, and the Math Department operate to “ensure that every learner–in whatever learning environment that learner is found–has the greatest opportunity to learn enhanced by the resources and supports necessary to achieve competence,
Read More: Superintendent’s Blog [site_name] => ConVal School Board [school_color] => #700e0e [qms_source] => schoolboard ) [194] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1568 [post_author] => 194 [post_date] => 2019-04-19 11:36:24 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-04-19 15:36:24 [post_content] =>During Spirit Week students focused on the many ways to show respect by representing Sportsmanship, Recycling (Crazy Hair Day), Dreaming of Respect (Pajama Day), Earth Day and Respectful Book Character Day.
Pierce celebrated Earth Day with multi-aged activities that focused on water and how to treat the resource with respect. Children sculpted clay amphibians and learned about vernal pools. Very springtime.
Mr. Shultz, Pierce art teacher, gave the students an opportunity to use water creatively in a painting project.
Mrs. Germain discussed pollution and demonstrated what an oil spill would look like. The children came up with some different techniques and tried to remove the oil from the water in their tank.
Students heard the true story about a child in Africa, The Water Princess, and how water affects her daily life read by Ms. Sutton. After brainstorming ideaS about their own positive experiences with water, students worked on a project that will be displayed in the multi-purpose room.
Mrs. Parsons, Title 1 teacher, arranged for community readers to come to school to share books in the classrooms, capping a great Spirit Week here at Pierce.
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Pierce celebrated Earth Day with multi-aged activities that focused on water and how to treat the resource with respect. Children sculpted clay amphibians and learned about vernal pools.
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On the evening of April 17th, the School Board of the Mascenic Regional School District voted unanimously to join ConVal’s lawsuit against the State of New Hampshire.
On the evening of April 17th, the School Board of the Mascenic Regional School District voted unanimously to join ConVal’s lawsuit against the State of New Hampshire.
The Con Val School District welcomes Mascenic's participation, and thanks the Mascenic Board for taking this important step to ensure that every child in New Hampshire has access to a constitutionally adequate education.
That another district has joined this movement is further indication of the importance of this issue. This shows the increasingly difficult positions of NH school districts as they seek to provide equitable education.
We look forward to working with the Mascenic School District in this important action to hold the State accountable for its constitutional obligation.
— The ConVal School Board
Note: Please see also this related article in the New Hampshire Union Leader (April 24, 2019).
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On the evening of April 17th, the School Board of the Mascenic Regional School District voted unanimously to join ConVal’s lawsuit against the State of New Hampshire.
On the evening of April 17th, the School Board of the Mascenic Regional School District voted unanimously to join ConVal’s lawsuit against the State of New Hampshire.
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