Sept. 5, 2024
Dear North Hampton Families,
We have had great weather for outdoor time this week. Our school year is off to a great start!
As a reminder, there is no school for students on Tuesday, September 10th, due to the local elections. Picture Day is Thursday, September 12th.
NHS Spirit Wear
The North Hampton School Spirit Wear Sale ends on Sunday, September 8th at Midnight! Shop online at nhspal.com/shop. All proceeds benefit the North Hampton School PTO "PAL".
*Items will be delivered to your child's classroom approximately four weeks after the store closes.
7th Graders to to Camp Kieve
Our 7th graders are currently at Camp Kieve in Nobleboro, ME for 3 days. At Camp Kieve, they engage in leadership activities, high and low ropes course activities, collaborative games, and even some chores. It is a trip where the class bonds in a technology free environment. Camp Kieve is located on the shore of Lake Damariscotta. I hear they are having a great trip!
Curriculum Night
North Hampton School Curriculum Night is September 17th! This is an evening when parents and guardians learn about grade level curriculum and expectations from the teachers. Students do not attend this event. This year, we are trying a different class schedule in an attempt to minimize families with multiple children/classrooms to visit. Here is the schedule:
6:00-6:30– Presentations in classrooms in grades K, 1, 4, 5, 8
6:30-7:00– Choice of 1)Computer Lab/Parent Square support and info, 2)Portrait of a Learner video in the cafeteria-shown twice at 6:35 and 6:45, and 3) Visit UA classes
7:00-7:30– Presentations in classrooms in grades PK, 2, 3, 6, 7
During the middle session, parents will have choices and can move to and from the 3 choices. To learn more about Parent Square features or to get assistance in setting up your account, go to the computer lab. Parent Square can send emails to families without downloading the app. That said, the app has features that many families may find useful. We are all learning how to use the features from the school end too, so please be patient with us as we learn. We know that families value the opportunity to check in with UA teachers so feel free to visit Art, Music, PE, Library, and Spanish. And lastly, you may recall that the SAU engaged in some strategic planning with input from stakeholders to develop a “Portrait of a Learner.” The following pillars were identified as areas that our communities wish for students to develop skills and competencies: Academics (programming that meets student needs, interests, and abilities), Mindsets(traits and habits critical to success), Essential Life Skills (skills necessary in our complex and changing world), Physical and Mental Wellness (balanced and healthy social, emotional, and physical life), and Community Engagement (commitment to our local and global community). Last spring, some students from each of the SAU 21 schools were asked questions around these pillars on video. These clips were put together to create a short video highlighting how students feel about their schools as we go forward on our path with an eye for continual improvement in our schools.
Ages and Stages
Patrice Baker is the SAU 21 Early Intervention Specialist. She is available to all parents in SAU 21. Attached is the Ages and Stages flyer. This is a free service to parents of children ages 2 months to 5 years. The questionnaire helps identify typical developmental stages and identify areas where a child may benefit from early intervention. Feel free to contact Patrice directly at the email address on the flyer below.
Dates to remember
Sept. 5: North Hampton School Board meeting at 6:30 PM at Town Hall
Sept. 10: No school–Election Day and Teacher Professional Day
Sept. 12: School Picture Day
Sept. 17: Curriculum Night
Oct. 3: North Hampton School Board meeting at 6:30 PM at Town Hall
Oct. 11: Early Dismissal-Parent Conferences
Oct. 14: No school-Columbus Day