February 3, 2020
February is for Diligence and Perseverance
In This Issue:
  • Head's Note
  • Re-Enrollment Starts in 3 Weeks
  • Health Office Update
  • Snack Monday thank you
  • Wildlife Fundraiser
  • Reduced Expectations Performances
  • Winter Break Program Sign Up
  • Refer a Friend to our Open Houses
  • Brad's Weekly Blog Post
  • SmugMug Galleries
Head's Note
This Friday, our community will gather to celebrate  Family Arts Night.  Over the last several years, our school’s arts program has formed stronger connections to our Core Knowledge and Core Virtues programs and in the process, the arts have become a more vital part of our curriculum. This year, we are very excited to have a wonderful lineup of student performances to accompany an exhibition of the students’ beautiful artwork. We also have a wide range of auction items to support the important work of the Parents Association. And this year, we will be offering a virtual tour of the new Middle School Building. All in all, this event promises to be a great community gathering, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Yours truly, Brad

Re-Enrollment Starts in Three Weeks!
Please mark your calendars for re-enrollment starting in three weeks. Contracts are expected to be released on February 26. There has been strong interest in admissions for next year. Some classes have limited space available for new students, so it will be very important to enroll by the deadline of March 13. Enrolling by the deadline will allow us to know what spaces are available for new students.

* Financial Aid recipients will receive contracts on March 25, and should enroll by the deadline of April 10.

From the Health Office

The NH Department of Health and Human Services is monitoring information regarding the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and will be providing ongoing updated recommendations for schools. There have been no active cases in New Hampshire as of Sunday, February 2.

Snack Monday Thank You
Thank you to the third grade parents for the delicious snacks today!

Wildlife Fundraiser
The Middle School Community Service Club is holding a fundraiser for the Australia branch of the World Wildlife Fund to support efforts in animal protection and ecosystem restoration. On Friday, February 7, students should return their donation envelopes to their homeroom teacher.

Click here for more information.
Reduced Expectations
During the winter, seventh graders read  Great Expectations . Inspired by the work of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, students composed "Reduced Expectations" performances using prose, poetry, video, digital art, needle & thread, graphic novel, puppet theater, drama, and song. Mr. Glazer performed three chapters in the style of Bob Dylan!

Click here for photos and a video.
February Birthday
Book Club!
Does your son or daughter have a birthday in February? Consider celebrating by participating in the Birthday Book Club! By purchasing a book from the library’s wishlist, your child may decorate a bookplate, celebrate during library time, and take a photo with their book for our birthday book wall. Then, they can donate the book to the library’s permanent collection.

Families with student birthdays in February have been contacted individually via email with more details on how to participate.

Contact Amanda Brodsky for more information.
Sign up Today for our Winter Break Program!
Mr. McGuigan is hosting a Winter Break program this year for grades K-5! Programming includes PE games, rock climbing, crafts, sledding, board games, outdoor adventures, and story time.

  • Dates: February 17-21
  • Time: 9:00 am-3:30 pm

We will also offer a free early drop off from 8:00-9:00 am and free after care from 3:30-5:00 pm.

Click here to learn more!
Refer a Friend to Discover the Difference!
Enrollment season is upon us! Please help spread the word about our upcoming Discover the Difference open house dates. Please email Marilyn if you know any families who may be interested.
Saturday, February 8, 1:00-2:30 pm
  • Kindergarten Focus
  • Meet our Kindergarten teacher and learn about our Lower School program.
  • 1:00 and 1:45 pm tours.


Monday, February 10, 9:00-11:00 am
  • See K-8 classes in action.
  • 9:00 and 10:00 am tours.
Saturday, March 14, 2:30-4:00 pm
  • Middle School Focus
  • Meet teachers and learn about our Middle School program.
  • 2:30 pm Q&A session.
  • 3:00 pm tour.
  • 4:00 pm Middle School musical.

Thursday, March 19, 9:00-11:00 am.
  • See K-8 classes in action.
  • 9:00 and 10:00 am tours.
Education that Makes the World a Better Place
In her article in Education Week, Professor Crystal Belle from Rutgers University wrote, “If we truly want to change the world we live in, education is the best place to start.” Many of us who work in schools couldn’t agree more.

Read more of Brad's weekly blog post.
Be sure to check out all of our photos from this school year on SmugMug!