BLACKHAWKS BULLETIN

Plainfield girls enjoy time with KUA athletes on Girls & Women in Sports Day!

Good Morning,

Getting this out earlier than usual because I wanted to remind everyone about today's PTA Winter Carnival from 12 to 2 at the school. Please see the PTA update below for detailed information. There's a crockpot cookoff (they welcome all entries!) and we've asked the town to clear the parking lot early and often. It will be the perfect opportunity to enjoy the fresh powder and get some activity in before the Super Bowl!

A huge thank you to all of our volunteers for your support throughout FAST. We would love everyone's feedback while thoughts are still fresh. Overall, we were pleased with the timing with the quality of the lessons, terrain, and logistical operations at Whaleback. Next year, we are considering some tweaks to make sure non-skiing students are able to spend a full four weeks doing their chosen activity. Please complete the FAST Survey below to weigh in!

I also want to thank Colleen Norgang, Kim Davies, Alexis Liston, and so many others at KUA for welcoming Plainfield girls to the Girls & Women in Sports Day festivities last Wednesday. I've included some of the photos from the event...pure joy!

And thank you to the Class of 2025 parents and students for hosting a very festive Valentine's Dance on Friday. The kids had such a great time and we couldn't do this without all of the support from parents. This class has been such a pleasure to work with. It is impressive to see how they've come together for activities, community service, and fundraising over the last few years. Please be sure to mark your calendars for District and Town Meetings (Saturday, March 15 from 9 to 4ish) where you can support their very last fundraiser. They will be providing concessions throughout the day.

Finally, none of the above is possible without our dynamic duo of Katie and Amanda in the front office. Please take a moment next time you see or talk with them to share a word of thanks for all they do behind the scenes to make sure it all gets done!

It's the week before break with lots going on. Please read all updates carefully. Here are a few highlights:

• NWEA Testing Winds down this week. 98% of students have completed ELA and 91% have completed math. You can see preliminary growth stats (from fall to winter) in my monthly School Board report (attached.)
• Make sure to check out the Spirit Week themes for this week - We changed the 100th Day (K to 4) from Tuesday to Wednesday due to last week's snow day :).

Best,

Audra

Audra Bucklin, Principal

603.469.3250, ext 223

abucklin@plainfieldschool.org

Community volunteer, Steph Berman, takes a break with one of her skiers during FAST.

February

"COLD" Options: (offered daily)

Assorted Pre-made Deli Sandwiches, ham and turkey. Sunbutter/Jelly sandwiches

Yogurt Parfait with Fruit and Granola

Fresh Fruit and Veggie Bar with Dinner Roll

See Abbey Group Website for full details and to upload funds.

Parents of students in Grades 5 to 8, join Mrs. Foley and Turning Points Network to learn about upcoming programming in health & guidance classes. You will learn about the content covered and how best to support your child(ren) through continued discussions at home.

Time: Feb 27, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88119538887?pwd=JLOk9v2O8xhbtpwjwa5FjDbbU0GpzD.1

Meeting ID: 881 1953 8887

Passcode: 656221

During February, we will be talking about the character trait of Honesty, what it means and why it is important! We define Honesty as “being truthful in what you say and do”. Learning happens best when it is done both at school and at home. Here are some books that you can read at home:

1. A Bad Case of Stripes Written by David Shannon

2. Being Frank Written by Donna W. Earnhardt

3. The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus Written by Jen Bryant

Check out the infographic below and find more ways you can help your child learn about the theme of Honesty!

Students in Grades K to 5 to participate in the following Spirit Days.

Students in Grades 6 to 8 to participate as follows (only Wednesday is different!)

Several students have noticed a large yellow box mounted on the wall next to the front door of the school. This box is a locked and heated cabinet for our AED which used to have to come indoors for the winter months. Cold weather not only depletes the batteries but it also degrades the gel in the defibrillation pads and renders the machine useless. With the heated cabinet it can stay outdoors and remain in a warm and ready state. A second cabinet is on order and, when it arrives, it will be mounted on the outside wall by the back middle school doors.

If you need an AED in an emergency, call 911 and they will direct you to the nearest AED and provide you with the code to access the machine.

NOROVIRUS

Norovirus is a highly contagious stomach bug that can spread easily in schools.

Wash hands: Wash hands with soap and warm water often. Hand sanitizer does not kill the norovirus!

• Restrict sharing: Limit sharing of food, utensils, and cups.

• Clean frequently touched surfaces: Use an approved disinfectant on surfaces like door handles, tables, and counters.

• Students and staff should stay home for 48 hours after symptoms have subsided.

In health,

Beth

Thanks in advance to all who brave the winter weather to attend our Winter Carnival today!

1st Thursday & 3rd Friday & Saturday of each month at the Christ Community Church; Route 12A Plainfield. Nutritious pre-packaged bags of nonperishable food items, frozen meat, bread, eggs, milk and fresh veggies & fruit. This is a drive thru pantry for Plainfield & Cornish residents. Free Cat & Dog food on the 3rd Friday & Saturday provided by the Upper Valley Humane Society. Please stop by between 9-10:30 a.m. to help stretch your grocery budget.

WHAT: FREE Clothing for all ages, Home goods, Toys etc.

WHERE: Christ Community Church; 1259 Route 12A Plainfield - 1-603-675-5673

WHEN: Tuesdays 9-11 a.m. Everyone is Welcome!

A box of nutritious food is delivered to your home each Wednesday afternoon to help fight hunger. The box contains a variety of foods for the entire family to help stretch your grocery budget.

FREE Fresh veggies, fruit, milk, eggs, bread & proteins Every Wednesday from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Cornish Town Hall is located on the fairgrounds. Everyone is welcome!

Providing Heating Fuel & Electrical Assistance. They also have Rental or Mortgage Assistance programs. Completed applications for eligibility are needed. These programs are open to all Sullivan County Residents please call 542-9528 for more information.

Providing Plainfield Residents with the following:

• Heating & Electrical Assistance
• Food Pantry resources
• Holiday Gift Baskets
• School Supplies Drive
• Community Dinners
• Housing Helper Grants
• Summer Camp Scholarships
• Thrift Store Vouchers for clothing & furniture.

Located at 60 Hanover Street, Lebanon

Call for an appointment to discuss individual needs: 1-603-448-4553

Any Plainfield or Meriden resident requiring assistance for housing, heating fuel assistance, electricity assistance, medication assistance and or nutritional support from the Town should contact the Community Resource Director, Stephanie Schell. Contact information: 603-469-3201 or email sschell@plainfieldschool.org. All information is confidential.

Food Pantry

Residents of the Town of Plainfield can access the following local services.
Note: The food pantry and clothing swap rooms are located in the Christ Community Church on Route 12A (across from the Plainfield Fire Department). The Food Pantry is open the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Friday and Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and warmly welcomes all Town residents.

Free Clothing Rooms

The Christ Community Church has (2) very well organized rooms that contain FREE clothing for adults and children. All clothing is donated and in great condition. In addition to clothing there are also Free household items, toys & books as well. These rooms are open to the Public each Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m.

Free Fresh Veggies & Fruit

Free fresh produce provided by Willing Hands: please check the Town calendar for dates and times.

Email ewessling_34@yahoo.com to be added to the email list for updates on conditions/open and close notifications

Shovels, bonfire pit, and wood are available. BYO ice skates. Partial lights overhead. THANK YOU to our local volunteer firefighters for filling our rink each year, and to the Tabers for hosting the rink at their park.

February 19 & 20

February 17th to 21st

New England School of the Arts will be offering February and April camps focused around LEGOs and Robotics. Camp will run 8am-4pm and programming will vary depending on elementary or middle school cohort (elementary will be more LEGO focused and middle school Robotics focused). NESA's summer camp registration is also open and each summer camp has a different theme. We can't wait to meet your camper in 2025! https://www.nesarts.org/about-springcamp https://www.nesarts.org/about-summercamp