February 1, 2024
Dear NHS Families,
FY 25 Budget
The Deliberative Session for the School Budget for next year (2024-2025) is scheduled for Feb. 7th at 7 PM. It will take place at NHS in our cafeteria. Among the warrant articles is one to approve a new contract for our EA’s. Their union is called SESPA. The new contract incorporates much needed increases in pay and benefits for our EA’s. Budget information and documents can be found on the SAU 21 website (SAU 21 budget info) or from the link on our school website (https://www.northhamptonschool.org/) by clicking the green tab that says 24/25 Budget/Warrant Articles.
24-25 Preschool Information
We plan to offer expanded hours for preschool for the 24-25 school year. Starting in September 2024, the hours will be 8:30 AM-1:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Spelling Bee
The annual NHS Spelling Bee was held on Jan. 30th. We had a great turnout with over 30 students in grades 4-8 participating. This year’s winners were:
First Place: Adeline Hass
Second Place: Edward McNamara
Third Place: Wyn Raksakulthai
The championship word was ‘surfactant.’ Many thanks to organizers Linda Donohoe and Trish Johnston and judges Becca Carlson and Bobbi Burns. Participants did a great job and we had an amazing audience. Thanks to all who attended!
100th Day Food Drive –Jan. 26-Feb. 9, 2024
The challenge is on! Each grade is challenged to bring in 100 of their assigned item for the Food Drive. Here is the list:
PK/K–Conditioner
Grade 1–Shampoo
Grade 2–Oatmeal
Grade 3–SpaghettiO’s
Grade 4–Pasta
Grade 5–Soup
Grade 6–Canned peas
Grade 7–Canned corn
Grade 8–Cereal
Staff–Deodorant
Parent-Teacher Conferences
We will be about halfway through Trimester 2 in mid-February. We will have parent conferences on Feb. 14th as well as other times during the week. Students will have an early release day on Feb. 14th. Teachers will send out notices about how to sign up for conference times. We value the opportunity to meet with parents to discuss student progress. Parents can choose to meet in person or have a virtual conference.
The Little Mermaid
Rehearsals begin next week for the Middle School production of “The Little Mermaid.” Cast members have their schedules and the practicing begins! You can come see the play April 5th, 6th, or 7th! As Sebastian says, “We got no troubles. Life is the bubbles. Under the sea!” We can always count on a great production at NHS! Our directors and coordinators are: Marsha Zavez, Brenda Conley, Karen Donohoe, and Dan Singer.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-25 School Year Now Open
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024/25 school year is now open.
Please contact Sue MacLaughlin in our office for more information.
Kindergarten Registration
Dates to remember:
Feb. 7: North Hampton School Board meeting at 6:00 PM at North Hampton School (please note corrected date)
Feb. 7: School Budget Deliberative Session for FY 25 at 7 PM at North Hampton School Cafeteria
Feb. 14: Early release for Parent Conferences
Feb. 21: PAL meeting at 6 PM at NHS
Feb. 26-March 1: February School Vacation Week
Cook Center Resources Available to Parents
This year, we have partnered with the Cook Center to offer parenting support for any families that may wish to take advantage of online parent coaching. Please see the flyer below. All services are confidential and the Cook Center will not share any information about which families take advantage of the service.