February 2, 2023
Dear NHS Families,
It is so nice to see families come in for parent conferences this week. We are proud of how well our teachers know your children and hope you have fruitful conversations with them about your child’s growth in school.
Don’t forget about our Food Drive for Gather that is taking place now! See the items by grade below.
Advice on Talking about Media Violence
With the recent release of police video depicting violence in a variety of situations, coupled with nightly news images, and news videos available online, we thought it may be helpful to share a resource for managing times when children may view such images or videos. For parents of young children, the article is specific about suggesting that parents be keenly aware of what is on the TV news that could be upsetting. Here is a link to the article:
https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/how-to-be-a-parent/communication/talk-to-kids-media-violence/
Internet Safety Parent Night–Feb. 15, 2023
We are pleased to offer an Internet Safety Night for parents featuring our own technology teacher Carly Herlihy and North Hampton Police Officer Kyle Manlow will be there with some information, tips for parents, and time to answer your questions. This will be an in person event. North Hampton Rec Dept. will offer childcare with pizza for dinner. Pre-registration is required for child care. Please see the flyer below. Click on the QR code to submit any questions ahead of time. The session will not be filmed, so take advantage of the Rec. Dept. child care and come to hear about this important topic. The PAL meeting will follow immediately after.
Internet Safety Event_Final.pdf
Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year
Yes, it really is that time already. If you have a child at home who will be 5 by the end of August 2023, you can begin the registration process for Kindergarten next week. We will send a flyer, but registration documents and links will be on our website on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. We are hoping to get registrations in the window of Feb. 8-March 17. There is a parent night for incoming kindergarten parents scheduled for March 29 at 5:30 PM in the NHS Cafeteria. If you know of friends or neighbors who have 5 year olds, please pass this information along. We will also reach out to local preschool programs with our flyer.
Kreg flyer (1).pdf
Dates to remember
Feb. 7: North Hampton School Board Meeting at 6:30 followed by Deliberative Session at 7:00 PM at NHS Cafeteria
Feb. 15: Parent Internet Safety Night from 5:30-6:15 in the NHS cafeteria
Feb. 15: PAL meeting from 6:15-7:00 PM in the NHS cafeteria
Feb. 27-March 3: School vacation week–No school
March 14: No school–Town election and Teacher Professional Development
Re-run information from last week….
Food Drive for Gather
We are getting close to the 100th day of school, so it is time for the annual 100th Day Food Drive to benefit Gather. This year, as always, the drive is sponsored by our first grade team. They have challenged all grades to collect 100 of their assigned item. Here are the items requested by Gather by grade with an update on what we have collected so far:
PK/K: Oatmeal and cereal–59
Grade 1: Soup–99
Grade 2: Rice–45
Grade 3: Shampoo and Conditioner–44
Grade 4: Canned tuna–90
Grade 5: Pasta–32
Grade 6: Dish soap and sponges–66
Grade 7: Baked Beans–16
Grade 8: Bars of soap–34
Staff: Coffee and Tea–52
NHS Budget for the 2023-2024 School Year
It is budget season and NHS will hold a deliberative session open to the public on Feb. 7 in the NHS cafeteria at 7 PM. Budget presentations and documents are posted on the school website and the SAU 21 website homepage (Budget info). When you click on the 2023-2024 Budget Information tab, you will see information from all the SAU 21 schools. Click on the North Hampton information to see the budget presentation, and budget summary. Warrant article links should be live soon. Once live, you will see them all, but notably, you will notice the Teacher Contract warrant article and the SRO (School Resource Officer) warrant article. Additionally, you will see that there is one open seat for the North Hampton School Board on the ballot. On the SAU homepage, you will also see a narrated powerpoint presentation with important information about the warrant article for the proposed teacher contract (CBA-collective bargaining agreement). We are hopeful for community support for all school and town warrant articles. Town election day is March 14, 2023.