Dear NHS Community-February 13, 2020
This hasn’t been a snow filled winter, but we are suffering through difficult driving days for sure! Be sure to stay safe out there and make your own best decisions about traveling to school in bad weather.
Food Drive
Many thanks to all who donated to our Food Drive to benefit GATHER! We collected 1640 items! Our first graders were so proud when the van came to pick up the food. It was a great learning experience for them to coordinate, count items, and be part of an opportunity to give to others. North Hampton School truly showed its generosity!
Greenhouse News
Our Greenhouse Stewards have been meeting all winter long and are eagerly planning for planting season. Students have begun planting some seeds indoors. I know the tomato plants have sprouted already! Others will be planted outdoors, so they have to wait a bit. Our Greenhouse Stewards help our students make connections to the Greenhouse and learn about plants and plant life cycles. Many thanks to this volunteer group.
Middle School Social Studies News
In December, the 7th grade social studies students created "stump speeches" and submitted them to a national contest on the Civics 101 podcast. Out of the hundreds of submissions, Lillian Alonso was one of the finalists. This is an enormous accomplishment, considering this contest was opened to middle and high school students. Thanks to Mr. Pope for providing this timely and engaging learning experience.
Please see the link below:
https://www.civics101podcast.org/contest
Winnacunnet Musicians to perform at NHS
The Winnacunnet Jazz Band and Chamber Singers will perform for students in grades 4-8 on Tuesday, Feb. 18th. Snow Date: Thursday, Feb. 20th
UNH Arts Reach
UNH Arts Reach theatre group came to UNH last week and presented a performance of an original play called, “Who Thought of That?” to our K-4 students. The play included a time machine and featured imaginary time travel to the times of some famous inventors, all in a format full of fun and humor. We all laughed and learned with the Arts Reach players.
Athletics
Please return all basketball jerseys to Mr. Guidi. Thank you!
Spirit Week-Feb. 17-21, 2020
Our Middle School Student Government is sponsoring a Spirit Week next week raise awareness of issues that are important to them. They have planned a fun format and included a Grade 8 vs. Faculty basketball game after school on Thursday. The game will be a fundraiser for the 8th grade class. The suggested donation is $2 per person. Students in grades K-5 who wish to attend MUST be accompanied by an adult. Here is their list:
Monday: Breast Cancer Awareness--Wear PINK
Tuesday: Support our Troops--Wear YELLOW
Wednesday: Kindness Day--Wear BLUE
Thursday: School Spirit Day--Wear GREEN or YELLOW; Gr. 8 v. Faculty Basketball Game from 3-4 PM
Friday: Support Inclusiveness- Wear RAINBOW colors
Kindergarten Registration
If you know of any families that have a child who will be 5 by September 30th, please be sure to let them know we are accepting registration materials now. We will have our Kindergarten Registration and Parent Information Night on March 12 from 6:00-7:00 PM. Kelly will be there to collect forms and the teachers will be presenting information about school experiences at NHS. We will have an orientation day for students on June 5. Students will come by appointment to see the school, meet the teachers, and take a tour. We look forward to welcoming the next group of NHS kindergartners!
Dates to remember
Feb. 13: North Hampton School Board meeting at 6:30 PM (note date change from Feb. 6)
Feb. 11: No school: NH Primary Election Day and Staff Development Day
Feb. 20: PAL meeting at 6 PM
Feb. 24-28: February Vacation Week
March 3: Tentative date for PAL’s Meet the School Board Candidate Night at 6 PM
March 5: North Hampton School Board meeting at 6:30 PM
March 10: No school: Staff Development Day
March 12: Kindergarten Registration and Parent Information Night 6-7 PM