Clark-Wilkins Elementary School

Even if the weather may not feel like it - Spring has arrived in full force at Clark-Wilkins! Our 4th grade music production of The Lorax was a hit on Tuesday evening and we are looking forward to the many special events that will take place this Spring for all of our students.

Progress reports will be sent home with students on Tuesday, April 15th. Please be sure to check your child's backpack on Tuesday.

- Kathleen, Anna, and Janine

Ms. Anderson will be joined by Marek Bennett next week to teach 2nd grade classes about comic creation! They will take all they learn and work on their own comics to share at Comic Night on April 24th! Thank you to the Amherst PTA for funding this enrichment experience!

This May, Clark-Wilkins third and fourth grade students will have the opportunity to showcase their learning and growth through the NH-SAS assessments. These assessments provide valuable insights into student progress and help us continue to support their academic success. To learn more about NH-SAS, visit the state website [here].Students will take these assessments in their classrooms across the following days:

May 7th - May 12th - Grade 3

May 13th - May 20th - Grade 4

Progress reports will be sent home with students on Tuesday, April 15th. Students in grades 2, 3, and 4, will also be sent home with NWEA scores from our winter assessment windows. Students in grades K and 1 did not take the winter NWEA assessment and will take a Spring assessment in May. Should you have any questions about your child's progress report, please reach out to your child's teacher.

On Tuesday, May 13th, former Amherst resident and author, Maryann Cocca-Leffler, will be presenting at Clark-Wilkins. She will be speaking to all students in grades K-3.

If you are interested in purchasing her books before the event, please submit this order form https://forms.gle/fgJ2FQsxnffk2WuS8 and send in checks/cash by Friday, April 18th. We will order through Balin Books in Nashua, who are providing us with a 25% discount.

Send payment in a sealed envelope and write your student's name, teacher and "Attn: Sarah Strauss".
Please make checks payable to Wilkins School and in the memo put your child's name.
If you have questions, please email Sarah Strauss at sstrauss@sau39.org

Art to Remember Clark Students

Art to Remember Wilkins Students

In loving memory of Joshua Savyon, who was a student here at Wilkins School, Clark-Wilkins is continuing the Humane Society fundraiser. We remember what a kind and compassionate young boy Josh was, with a great love for helping others.

Please help out Clark-Wilkins as we continue Joshua's mission. We will be collecting donations for the animal shelter (collection bins will be at both Clark & at Wilkins). Here's a wish list from the Humane Society for Greater Nashua. Please bring your donations to our lobby or there is also the option to donate via Venmo or Paypal this year, or visit Joshua's Humane Society page here: https://www.hsfn.org/joshuasavyon/

Dear Families, we would like to send an important reminder of the medication policy, for the safety of our students and our school:
Medications provided by the student’s parent/guardian may only be delivered to the school nurse or principal/principal’s designee (not sent in with the student). All such medication should be delivered in its original container. The school nurse is directed to keep such medications in a locked cabinet or refrigerator. No more than a 30-day supply will be kept and maintained by the school.
The school nurse will contact the parent/guardian regarding any unused medication. Such medication shall be picked up by parent/guardian within ten days after its use is discontinued. If the parent/guardian does not pick up the medication within ten days, the school nurse may dispose of the unused medication and record as such in the student's health record file.

Alison, Ashley, and Heather

CWSHealthOffice@sau39.org

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Afterschool Art Studio at Wilkins

Come join the creative arts studio for kids in grades 1-4! Holly Majkut and Jessica Anderson are excited to collaborate and join forces to offer the afterschool arts program! Allow your child to discover or nurture their inner artist through exploring a variety of art materials. Art studio time will allow your child to create their own masterpieces. Specific art mediums will be introduced each monthly session to allow the artist exposure and increased experience.

Wilkins Students, Grades 1-4

Mondays 2:45-4:00pm (see session dates at link)

April: Abstract Art, May: Nature and landscape art

Wilkins Elementary School, art room. Pick-up in front of Wilkins at 4pm

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

Spring Explorers

Let's get outside and explore the wonders of Spring! This is a four-week program that is packed with Spring fun and exploration. Spring is a season of change so each week we will pick a new topic about spring and what’s happening with the animals and woods around us! We will explore the topic and the trails to see what changes in nature we can find!

Grades 1 - 4, Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, April 16, April 23, 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Peabody Mill Environmental Center, 66 Brook Road, Amherst

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

Woodland Warriors

Become a Woodland Warrior camper and join us for a day of fun in nature. Campers will play games, explore trails and venture to find small hidden creatures in the woods! After exploring and playing, campers will build and create their very own woodland fairy house to take home. Do not miss out on this incredible adventure and opportunity to earn your badge and become a Woodland Warrior Camper!

Grades K - 5 grade, April 28th & 29th, 9:00am to 4:00 pm

Peabody Mill Environmental Center, 66 Brook Road, Amherst

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

During April and May, the staff will be discussing student classroom placement for the 2025-2026 school year. We are welcoming parent input to consider as many factors as possible, with the goal of a balanced classroom and a positive learning experience for your child as the result. Please keep in mind that having a discussion with your child’s current teacher or completing this form does not guarantee a particular placement; a request for a specific teacher cannot be honored because of its impact on the overall process.

Parent input should be submitted through this form by April 24th.

Please note any concerns previously shared in other formats should be reiterated in writing this year via the form above. This placement form is for parents of current K, 1, 2, and 3 students.

Grade 4 parents have been provided information from AMS on the process for collecting parent feedback.

SAU39 registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year, and Kindergarten for children who will be age 5 by September 30, 2025 - https://www.sau39.org/families/new_student_information.

Registering early helps our schools establish the appropriate number of classrooms and teachers. Please spread the word to your neighbors and friends who may be enrolling children in the SAU for the first time next year.

**Families interested in PRESCHOOL should please complete THIS FORM, not the above pre-registration**

We look forward to meeting all our new students and their families!

Paws to Read

Paws to Read with Lucy!

Sign up for a reading appointment with Lucy! Lucy and her handler, Susan, provide a “judgement-free zone” for emerging readers and a welcoming audience for fluent readers who love to read aloud. Reading appointments are for 10 minutes on Tuesday, April 15th starting at 3:30pm. Register on our website.

Colonial Day Costume Exchange April 1-30

Is your child in need of a Colonial-era costume for colonial day at Wilkins? Or perhaps you have a costume from last year that they’ve outgrown?
We’re hosting a Colonial Clothing Costume Exchange and would love for you to be a part of it!
Parents can donate, swap, or pick up gently used Colonial-style clothing and accessories for their children. It’s a great way to help your child dress in historical style without the hassle of buying new!
How It Works:
Donate: Have old Colonial clothing or accessories your child no longer needs?

Bring them into the Children's Room for others to take!
Swap: Bring in a costume and take home a different one.

Register today for the 4th Annual Saber Football Golf Tournament and support our 2024 NH State Champions! Your participation helps fund new uniforms, equipment upgrades, summer training, and senior scholarships. Tee off for tomorrow's champions!

When: June 27, 2025

Where: Crotched Mountain Golf Club.

Email sabergolftourney@gmail.com with questions

Register: https://bit.ly/4hgLOh

• Monday April 15th - Progress Reports Go Home
• April 22nd, 23rd, 24th - 4th Grade Lowell Mills Field Trips
• Thursday April 24th - 2nd Grade Comic Night - 5:00pm Wilkins MPR
• Monday 4/28 - Friday 5/2 - SPRING BREAK
• May 6th, 7th, 8th - 2nd Grade SEE Science Center Field Trips
• Wednesday May 7th - 3rd Grade Music Production, 5:30pm Wilkins MPR
• Wednesday May 7th - May 20th - Grade 3 and 4 NH-SAS Testing
  
• Monday May 5th - May 16th - Grades K, 1, and 2 NWEA Testing
• Tuesday May 13th - Author Maryann Cocca-Leffler Visit
• Wednesday May 14th - EARLY RELEASE DAY
• Tuesday May 20th - 2nd Grade Music Production, 5:30pm Wilkins MPR
• Tuesday and Wednesday May 20th and 21st - 3rd Grade Amherst History
• Thursday May 22nd - Clark Kindergarten Field Day
• Monday May 26th - Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
• Friday May 30th - Wilkins Field Day
• Wednesday June 4th - 1st Grade Music Production, 5:30pm Wilkins MPR
• Tuesday June 10th - Fourth Grade Fond Farewell, 9:45am Wilkins
• Thursday June 12th - Last Day of School - Early Release

The 10-week program runs from June 16 through August 22, 2025 at the Club in Milford, NH. The Camp will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Sign up by the week or by the day. Rates are $275 a week. The daily rate is $65 a day. See svbgc.org for information about available financial aid or to register.

Drop off begins at 7:00 am, structured camp programming runs from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm and pick up time is 6:00 pm. Campers have lots of nature-inspired, outdoor play opportunities, and free swim and swim lessons are available through our partnership with Keyes Pool.

Camp Souhegan is designed for youth in K-10th grades. All rising kindergarteners who wish to attend Camp Souhegan must be at least 4 years and 8 months old at their start date.

For specific questions, please reach out to Alex Craven, Program Director at acraven@svbgc.org.

Website: https://www.sau39.org/cw
Phone: 603-673-4411
Twitter: @CWOwls