Grantham Village School

75 Learning Drive

Grantham, NH 03753

603-863-1681

frontoffice@gvshawks.org

Principal: Kristen Reed

kreed@gvshawks.org

• January 17 - Spelling Bee - 9am in GVS gymnasium
• January 20 - No School - Holiday
• January 21 - No School for Students - Teacher Work Day
• February 4 - School Board Meeting - 6:30 pm in GVS Music Room (Zoom link posted on the GVS website)

Please remember that school begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. and those arriving afterward are marked with an unexcused tardy.

Drop off begins as early as 8:10 and kids can enjoy outdoor recess until school begins. We welcome your kids earlier so they can get some wiggles out before the school day begins with the added bonus of being on time.

If you are in the car line, please pull all the way up to the front of the sidewalk so that more children can exit at the same time. And, if your child needs extra time and help, please consider parking in the lot and walking them in to help avoid delays.

Please note that when students are tardy, it impacts the flow of the classroom routines and academics.

On these really cold days, the office will check the feels like temperature before the first recess. The decision that is made for the first recess will be the decision for the rest of the day.

Mr. Britton created a video to share the data we use from our GVS weather station.

The school district's proposed 2025-2-26 budget will be presented by the Grantham School Board on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 6:30 pm in the GVS Cafeteria.

The School District Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:30 pm in the GVS Gymnasium. Elections will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in the Grantham Town Hall. Polls are open for elections from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

The following school district office positions are open:

• Board Member - 3 year term (2 positions)
• Moderator - 1 year term (1 position open)
• District Clerk - 1 year term (1 position open)
• District Treasurer - 1 year term (1 position open)

The school district clerk will be available at the SAU #75 office on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm for individuals interested in picking up an application. The filing fee is $1.00.

The election for school district officers will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Grantham Town Hall, 300 Route 10 South, Grantham, NH. Polls open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Citizen petitions for inclusion in the Grantham School District warrant must be received by 3:00 pm on Monday, February 3, 2025, by mail to Grantham SAU #75, 300 Route 10 South, Grantham, NH 03753, or delivered in person. The SAU #75 office is considered the School Board Office.

Great job GVS! Let’s fill the second bin by the end of the school year!

Starting after the holiday break, the GVS walking program will start and runs through the beginning of February break. It is open to all members of the Grantham community, including parents, staff, students, and anybody who wants to get their bodies moving!

Doors open to the GVS gym at 7:30 and will close at 8:15. If the weather is too inclement for outdoor recess before school begins, all students will go to the gym and be part of the walking program indoors.

Please be sure to pack sneakers, as they are required to participate. Running is allowed, unless otherwise specified. Mr. Britton is working on implementing an incentive and tracking program.

For further information please contact him directly at rbritton@gvshawks.org

Emotional regulation:
Waiting for their turn helps children learn to manage their impulses and frustrations, enhancing their ability to self-regulate emotions.

Empathy and perspective-taking:
By considering others' turns, children develop empathy and the ability to see things from another person's point of view.

Communication skills:
Playing games often involves verbal communication to discuss rules, strategize, and express needs, improving children's language skills.

Problem-solving abilities:

Many games require children to think strategically and make decisions, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Confidence building:
Successfully taking turns and participating in games can boost a child's self-esteem and confidence in social situations.

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