The 5th through 8th grade classes are currently designing and building catapults in Technology Lab. Starting with a concept drawing, to the building and ultimately the testing phase, the classes are learning about elastic power sources and how to effectively use them with a catapult. Everyone has been excited for this challenge as the designs have been very creative and powerful! Basic engineering has also been a component, as they test out their catapults, they are figuring out that the first design always needs adjusting or reworking. They are competing against one another to see who finishes on top with the ultimate catapult in three categories: Strongest Design, Throw for Distance and Destructive Power.

Welcome to Hansonville! Mrs. Hanson’s first graders created a town for our social studies unit “Me on the Map”. 

Students in Ms. Braga's class showcase the pumpkins they made this week. They also practiced saying letter sounds in a mirror to see how their mouth forms the sound.

Ms. Grant's class made apple rafts! They enjoyed building and exploring how to ask a question, plan, create and test out their creations! They also exploring where they live. They have focused on their homes, neighborhoods, town, state, country and world!

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.

Click here for the details.

Attention Families: The End 68 Hours of Hunger program is supporting Strafford School once again this year. This program offers free bags of food for students that include enough food for all weekend meals. This program is open to anyone who is interested. Please contact our full-time school counselor Shonda Pecor, if you are interested in having your student participate in this program.

Strafford School 2022-23

Varsity Volleyball Team

THIS WEEK'S SCOREBOARD

Soccer

Girls: Strafford (4)  Epsom (0)       

Boys: Strafford (1) Epsom (3)

Both teams tied 2:2 against Northwood

Cross Country

This week the Cross country team had their meet in Barrington. The girls placed second led by Charlotte Rowley. Boys came in fourth, led by Wyatt Bungard. 

Volleyball

JV team beat Barrington

20-25, 25-15, 16-14

Team had 33 aces

Varsity team lost to Barrington

22-25, 20-25, 15-7

16 aces, 10 kills and 4 assists

JV beat PCA

23-25, 25-14, 15-4

Team had 43 aces

Varsity beat PCA

25-9, 25-11

Team had 27 aces, 11 kills and 2 assists

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

Upcoming Events

October 17-21: UNH Northeast Passage in PE

October 22: Trunk or Treat

Candy donations being accepted in the

school's main entrance.

October 29: Rain Date - Trunk or Treat

December 3: Holiday Craft Fair

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

There is a production happening at the University of New Hampshire Department of Theatre and Dance that is perfect for all ages.They are producing a new adaptation of the classic story Anne of Green Gables. The show runs October 5^th-9^{th .}

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

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.