Cougar Pride News

We hope this letter finds you well and excited for the upcoming school year! As we gear up for another fantastic academic journey, we wanted to extend a warm welcome back to all our returning families and a heartfelt greeting to our new additions to the Conway Elementary community.

The start of a new school year is a time filled with anticipation, hope, and possibilities. We have been diligently preparing to provide your children with a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our dedicated team of educators and staff members have been working tirelessly to ensure that our school is ready to deliver a high-quality educational experience.

Check out the first newsletter for a few important pieces of information to help you and your child get ready to come back to school!

The theme for our 2023-24 school year is "Reach for the Stars." T-shirts will be sent home on the first day of school. Please be sure to have your child wear their new shirt this Friday, 9/1 for our whole school activities!

We are so excited to have your students back in the classroom! It is so important that students are here every day because every school day counts. Students are much more successful academically when they are in school on a consistent basis, but they are also more successful socially as it takes time to build strong relationships with their teacher and peers.

School hours are 9:00AM - 3:15PM. If your child is going to be absent, please be sure to call the main office, prior to 9:00AM to let us know. The number is 603-447-3369.

Power School is the student management system used throughout SAU 9. The information provided for your student must be up to date to be sure that all communication reaches you and that in the case of an emergency, we have the best contact information for you. Power School needs to be updated for every student, every year. Please use this LINK to get instructions on how to update Power School.

Our Cougar Closet is open and waiting for you! It is fully stocked with new and gently used clothing, shoes and accessories. Parents can sign in at the main office to come see what we have. ALL ITEMS ARE FREE!

• Please check out the 2023-24 Bus Routes HERE
• Our main form of communication with parents is through email. Please make sure that your email is updated in PowerSchool. It is extremely important that we have all of your contact information in case of an emergency with your child. Please update any home or cell phone numbers in PowerSchool. We have found that many parents voice mailboxes are full or they have not set up their voicemail. We ask that you also update your emergency contact names and phone numbers.
• If there is a change in routine for your child's afternoon plans please communicate them with your child's teacher and the main office by sending a note into school, an email, or a phone call.
• Students may bring devices (phones, ipods, smart watches etc.) to school. However, the devices will be placed in backpacks for the duration of the school day. CES is not responsible for lost or missing items.

• For any student to be able to receive free meals, families must take one of the following actions:

• Enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

• This program can be applied for online at: NH EASY

• Submit a meal benefit application to our school district

• Applications can be submitted online at: EZMealApp

• Funds can be added to student accounts online at any time at: EZSchoolPay

• Funds can also be added to student accounts by check made out to Conway School District submitted to Conway Elementary.

• If you are searching for affordable internet and qualify for free/reduced lunch, check out www.GetMyInternet.org!

8/28-8/30 - Teacher Workshop Days
8/29 - Kindergarten Popsicle Social @ 5pm on the Playground
8/31 - First Day of School
9/1 - Kick Off Event - Wear your new shirts!!
9/26 - Open House/Pasta Dinner @ 5-7
10/5-10/6 - Teacher Workshop Days
10/13 - Picture Day

Email: k_bedley@sau9.org
Website: conwaycougars.com/home
Location: 160 Main Street, Conway, NH, USA
Phone: (603)447-3369
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConwayCougars