Strafford School Newsletter

STRAFFORD SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

October 14, 2022 | Issue #7

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, 10/17: Art Studio - Elementary

Monday, 10/17: PTO Meeting: 6:30 PM

Tuesday, 10/18: Girls on the Run

Tuesday, 10/18: JV Volleyball Game: HOME

Tuesday, 10/18: Soccer Games: AWAY

Wednesday, 10/19: School Board Meeting

Thursday, 10/20: Girls on the Run

Thursday, 10/20: Soccer Games: HOME

Friday, 10/21: 7/8 Fall Dance: 7-9 PM

Saturday, 10/22: Trunk or Treat: 4-6 PM

Monday, 10/24: Public Strafford Rec Meeting

Picture Retake Day: Thursday, 11/17

Did you know all school events can be found on the calendar here?

Our 2022-23 school calendar and daily rotation schedules can be found here. This link can also be found on the homepage of our website.

VOLUNTEERS

We love having parent volunteers in the classroom and on field trips. It is our policy (A & B) to require all volunteers that may be alone with a student for any given amount of time to be fingerprinted for a background check. If you'd like to participate in field trips or volunteer in the future, please connect with Heather Cook in the office to pick up the forms required before going to the PD for fingerprinting. The background check takes 6-8 weeks, so please keep that in mind, as no volunteers will be allowed to participate without the background check completed.

PICK UP LINE

As a reminder, the pick up and drop off line is one-way. Please enter by the police station, stay to the right before turning left to go around the lower lot and then up the hill to the school. Please do not block the exit out of the lower lot and pull up to the two drop off spots at the school. Please have your students ready to get out of the car to ensure a quick drop off for everyone. Thank you for helping to keep this a safe process.

Happy

Friday!

Have you registered your trunk yet?

A Message from the School Nurse - Mrs. Jamie Clark

Just a Reminder

We are still following NH DHHS/CDC recommendations and asking parents to test for ANY new/unexplained symptoms, even just one. Many people are experiencing just one or very mild cold-like symptoms and there’s really no way to tell the difference without testing. By families being extra vigilant assessing their child each morning for any symptoms and testing when needed, it will help keep the spread at school to a minimum.

Testing is still available at the school this year. We also have at home tests that can be sent home as needed. Here is the rapid Covid testing consent form for the 2022-23 school year. Please take a moment to fill it out to indicate whether or not you consent to your child being rapid Covid tested at school.

As always, per the school policy, even if your child tests negative for Covid, they will need to be free of vomiting and fever for at least 24hrs without the use of fever reducing medication prior to returning to school. Even if students test negative for Covid, if they are experiencing moderate to severe symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, etc., they should remain home until symptoms significantly improve to help slow the spread of germs. Should you choose not to Covid test for cold-like symptoms, the student should not return to school until symptoms have resolved.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the nurse with any questions.

Lice Policy

We have had some questions about the lice procedure from families. Here is a letter with the most up to date information and policy.

Classroom Spotlight

This Week in Health

Mrs. Lewis has been busy this week!

Kindergarten & 1st Grade - Fire Safety

2nd Grade - We are 1 of a Kind

3rd Grade - Skeletal System

4th Grade - What makes our personality?/Islands of Personality

5th Grade - Accessing Valid and Reliable Health Information Online

6th Grade - Body System Board Games

7th Grade - American Diet Quality/International Food & Culture

8th Grade - Looking at a real life application of the dimensions of wellness

This Week in 2nd Grade

Mrs. Pelletier's class has been going to the Children’s Community Garden at the Hill Library. They are learning how to get seeds from flowers that are dying and how to save them to replant for the spring. They have also harvested lots of tomatoes, peppers, and squash

Scientists in 2-J are researching biome habitats around the globe. We read and write facts collected from texts and on-line resources. Here we are using non-fiction books and recording vocabulary that scientists "need to know before they go."

Mrs. Rousselle's students wrote book recommendations to display in the hall. We love to read!

2022-23 Yearbook

Yearbook Cover

We are looking for student submissions to be considered for the cover of this year´s yearbook. Students can use any materials for creating their cover. The cover should represent Strafford School and include the name Strafford School on it. It needs to be 8.5"x11" with a 1/4" margin around it. A hard copy of the cover submission should be turned in to Mrs. Jordan by November 15th.

Any questions, contact Mrs. Jordan or Mrs. Verville.

2022-23 yearbooks are officially on sale for 10% off through October 31st. Now's the time to buy!

Click here for the details.

Strafford Spartans

Athletic Update

THIS WEEK'S SCOREBOARD

Soccer

Girls: Strafford (1) Barrington (2)

Boys: Strafford (1) Barrington (3)

Girls: Strafford (2) Nottingham (0)

Boys: Strafford (2) Nottingham (3)

Cross Country

The Cross Country teams both placed 5th yesterday at the Southeast League Championships. The girls were led by Sydney Place and the boys were led by Brody Holmes. Great job runners! Next up is our State meet at Coe Brown on Saturday, 10/22.

Volleyball

JV beat Somersworth

25-17, 25-14

Team had 34 aces

Varsity beat Somersworth

25-10, 25-23

Team had 28 aces, 6 kills, and 4 assists

JV beat Nute

25-10, 25-11

Team had 43 aces

Varsity beat Nute

25-9, 25-13

Team had 36 aces, 3 assists, 3 kills

If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Lynne Guyre.

Parent Teacher Organization

PTO News & Updates

Upcoming Events

October 17-21: UNH Northeast Passage in PE

October 22: Trunk or Treat - 4-6 PM

Candy donations being accepted in the

school's main entrance.

October 29: Rain Date - Trunk or Treat

December 3: Holiday Craft Fair - 9-2 PM

December 15: K-4 Holiday Shopping Spree

Meetings are held the 2nd Monday each month at 6:30 PM in the School Library and on Google Meet. Meeting info can be found on our Facebook page below. All parents, teachers and staff are considered members of our PTO and all are welcome to participate in our meetings. We are always looking for new ideas and support.

NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 17th

FOLLOW PTO

Shopping Pays!

Shopping on Amazon? Don't forget to choose Strafford School PTO as your charity & shop via Smile.Amazon.com online or on the app. They send us a portion of your sales!

You can also support our school with BOX TOP$ for Education. Download the app here. Here's a list of the newest products now participating in Box Tops!

School News

Help Wanted

We are hiring at Strafford School for this school year! We are still in need of a full-time evening custodian. We are always looking to add to our substitute list! Our basic application can be found here.

Strafford Recreational Sports

Fall Programs

Annual Public Rec Board Meeting: Please join us on Monday, October 24th at 6 PM in the school library for our annual public meeting.

Adult Pick Up Basketball: Adult Basketball will be every Wednesday from 7-8:30 PM through November 16th. Fee by donation.

Mini Golf: Another fun night of mini golf is scheduled for Friday, November 18th. Click here for more details.

Skiing: Gunstock Ski Program is open for registration. Click here for more details.

**Please Note** Dogs are not allowed on school grounds. We've noticed a few at games. Thank you.

Community News

UNH Ski Sale

UNH Annual Ski Sale happening Sunday, October 30th. Click here for more details.

Catamount Womenaid 5K

Catamount Womenaid is welcoming runners and walkers--from tots to seniors, individuals and families-- to its fall 5K on November 6. The Deerfield Veterinary Clinic Catamount 5K begins at 9 am at the Deerfield Fairgrounds. The free kids’ race for children 8 and younger starts at 9:45. For registration and information go to catamountwomenaid.org. The first 100 registrants will receive a free hat and a great swag bag. Spectators are welcome. There are free refreshments and parking is easy.

All proceeds benefit Catamount Womenaid, a women-led nonprofit that provides immediate financial assistance to our neighbors in need in Barnstead, Deerfield, Epsom, Northwood, Pittsfield and Strafford.

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