Hello Spartans!

We hope everyone had a great long weekend to spend witth family and friends. Our teachers are hard at work during Teacher Workshop day engaging in professional development, and we can't wait to see you tomorrow morning! Our message this week is to pay close attention to the contents of this newsletter, as it is PACKED with important information for all families! GOOOOO Spartans!

Mrs. Blackington & Mr. Merrill

Strafford Fire Department joined students in K-4 this week to chat about fire safety. The kids even got to explore the fire truck and ambulance! Thank you SFD!

Thank you to those who came to our Donuts and Data presentation on the Acadiance report for K-4 families. Attached is a video put together by Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. Homiak and our SSIP partner at the DOE, Haley Cimini that summarizes the report!

It's time! Order your yearbook now and get 10% off! Use this link to order TODAY!

We are in need of gently used math games for our students! If you have any of the following and would like to donate please drop off in the main office! Thank you!

Cribbage, Sequence, Chess, Shut the Box, and Mastermind

Zoom, Set, Proof, Skyjo, Krypto, Smath and Target

2024-25 School Calendar

October 19, 2024

NJHS Movie Night- Showing Hocus Pocus in the gym 5:50-7:45 PM. Wear your fav Halloween pjs or a costume!

October 26, 2024

PTO's Halloween Hoopla - Trunk or Treat 3:30-5 PM and K-4 Family Halloween Dance 5-7 PM (See flyer in PTO section)

October 30, 2024

Character Parade - K-4 will march in a parade through the middle school and out to the playground, weather depending. Parade will begin at 2:30 PM, families are invited to watch! More info to come soon.

October 31, 2024

NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conference Day

November 5, 2024

NO SCHOOL - Election Day in School Gymnasium

November 8, 2024

Veterans Day Assembly

November 11, 2024

NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day

November 15, 2024

Picture Retake Day

Costumes are optional! No masks please :)

The cold weather season is upon us. Please remember to send students to school with weather appropriate clothing. All students spend time outdoors during the school day and can get cold if not wearing layers. Thank you!

To ensure the safety of our parking lot and families arriving and departing during school hours, we kindly ask everyone to use the now labeled (see below) parking spaces closest to the entrance when visiting the school between 8 AM and 3 PM, Monday through Friday. We have noticed that a number of individuals park directly in front of the entrance during drop-off and pick-up times, which poses a safety risk by blocking access to the building in case of an emergency. Our office staff will be reminding visitors over the next few weeks.

Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this important matter!

We are still in need of the following positions:

• Paraprofessionals (Full or Part Time)
• Lunch/Recess Monitor (Part Time 10:15 AM-1:15 PM M-F)
• Substitute Teachers
• Custodian (Part Time)
• Substitute RN/School Nurse

If you are interested please take a look at job descriptions and application info HERE. Please spread the word!

If you are in need for assistance with Thanksgiving meals, please reach out to the one of the school counselors Nicole Alley or Laura Milner.

Nicole.alley@strafford.k12.nh.us

Laura.milner@strafford.k12.nh.us

Coe-Brown Northwood Academy is excited to begin the process of welcoming our next year’s incoming freshman class, the Class of 2029! This is an exciting time in your students’ lives, as they complete their middle school educational experiences and prepare for the transition to high school! We will keep each overall group to a total of 30 to allow plenty of time for answering individual questions and highlighting many important areas of our campus and academic programming.

Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A49A5AA22AB9-51501276-2024#/

Sign-up/Tour Information: Each sign-up slot will be locked 24 hours in advance so that we can plan for accurate numbers. Please be sure to make any final changes prior to this time. When signing up, please use your student’s name for the first and last name fields. In the “Comment” line, we ask that you indicate your student’s current 8th grade school. Tours are scheduled for every 15 minutes, so please do not arrive any earlier than that, so you will join the correct tour group. When you arrive, please park in any available spot and report to the Gerrish Gymnasium in the Main Building (on the south side of Route 4, with the large sign) by entering through the main entrance. #cbna #bears #cbnapride #studenttours #classof2029

The 8th grade class will be selling Strafford Spartan Spirit Blankets to raise funds for their class trip to New York City! Blankets are $30 and are cozy, warm and super soft! You can purchase a blanket at home soccer games or anytime by sending in money to the office. Please make checks out to Strafford School.

8th Grade FUNDRAISER Sept. 20th thru Oct. 20th.

Please shop for the 8th grade fundraiser. Together with Park

Lane Jewelry, the 8th grade class will receive HALF of the $$ for

every item sold. It is a great cause. Share the link with family

and friends. Your purchases are appreciated. SHOP AT THE

LINK BELOW.

https://parklanejewelry.com/f/3471

Strafford School provides many after school activities and clubs for students in grades K-8. Check back soon for info about upcoming events.

If you are interested in starting a club, activity or group please reach out to us! Office@strafford.k12.nh.us

UPDATE: K-4 Art Studio is FULL. Middle school students are still able to sign up!

It is time to sign students up for Fall Art Studio! This is a fun after school activity for K-4 and Middle school students.

Art Studio for Middle School (5th-8th) will run 5 Fridays: October 25th, November 1,8,15 & 22nd. Class runs from 3:30-5 PM. Please send students with a water bottle and snack. We will bring students out front at 5.

Any questions email

Mrs. Jordan & Ms. Grant

hjordan@strafford.k12.nh.us

mgrant@strafford.k12.nh.us

To sign up students in grades 5-8 click HERE

Join us in the gym on October 19th 5:50-7:45 to watch Hocus Pocus! Wear your fav Halloween pajamas or a costume!

To put money on your students' account, you can pay on the online portal HERE or send cash/check in to the main office. Please make checks out to Strafford School.

If you would like to sign up to decorate a trunk please email StraffordPTO@strafford.k12.nh.us

We always need donations of candy for our Trunk or Treat event! If you would like to donate, please drop off at the main office anytime or at Open House!

🎃 Sign up forms to decorate trunks will be coming home with students in September! 🎃

For more info regarding the Youth Night at UNH please visit HERE.

Library Survey and Library Planning Charrette

Parents of Strafford, we want to hear from you! Join us for a Library Planning Charrette on Saturday, October 19, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the Strafford School Cafeteria. Refreshments and childcare will be provided, and a free raffle will be held for all participants! Please let us know whether you can attend the charrette at newhilllibrary4u@gmail.com. We also have a library survey and would love to hear your responses!

***Click here for the survey.***

Nov and Dec Library Club Sign-Ups

Hill Library has another session of Library Club starting the first week of November! Sign-ups open Monday, October 14. Email cbeihl.hl@gmail.com to get on the Library Club list and receive the sign up links on the 14th.

Grades K-1: Mondays
Nov 4: Fall Science
Nov 18: Sensory Station
Nov 25: Building Club
Dec 2: Silly Slime
Dec 9: Gift Workshop

Grades 2+: Wednesdays
Nov 6: Fall Science
Nov 13: Building Club
Nov 20: Sensory Station
Dec 4: Silly Slime
Dec 11: Gift Workshop

We have heard from many families about how to encourage outside time with their kids, especially as they begin to connect on social media. The NH Department of Education has partnered with Governor Sununu's office to offer some great activity ideas for families to connect and enjoy our beautiful state. To see the full list, please visit: https://www.governor.nh.gov/impacts-social-media