Hello Spartans!

As we embrace the season of gratitude, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the many reasons we are thankful for our school community. Each day, we witness the power of connection, kindness, and collaboration that makes our school such a special place.

We are grateful for our dedicated staff who inspire our students to grow into their best selves. They come to work every day with open minds, smiles on their faces, and love for each and every child that walks through our doors.

We are grateful to our families for your unwavering support for our school. From volunteering your time, to cheering on our students' achievements, your presence strengthens the bond between home and school, creating a true sense of community.

And to our students—you are the heart of everything we do. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and determination remind us why we do what we do every single day. We are proud of all that you are and all that you do.

As we move through this season of thankfulness, let’s continue to celebrate and support one another. Together, we make our school a place where everyone can thrive.

Mrs. Blackington & Mr. Merrill

Please note that this newsletter will be the last newsletter until Sunday, December 1st, as we have a short school week next week. We thank you all for reading these important updates!!

Girls on the Run ended their community project by saying thank you to two people who they felt have made a difference in our school! It was a special surprise for both Mr. Merrill and Mrs. Blackington!

We are opening another spiritwear store though Collins Sports that will be here for the holiday season. They have jackets, winter hats, pajamas, and the much loved t-shirts and sweatshirts. Orders need to be placed by 11/17/24 and they will arrive the week of 12/16/24. You can order HERE.

Orders are usually sent home with students. If you would like to surprise them and pick up the order yourself please let Jess Clark know by emailing jclark@strafford.k12.nh.us

It's time to order your yearbook! Use this link to order TODAY!

2024-25 School Calendar

November 20, 2024

TIGER Show for K-4

November 27-29

NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

December 7, 2024

PTO Craft Fair in Gym; 8th grade class food sales in cafe 9-2

December 11, 2024

K-4 Holiday Shop

TIGER Show for 7th/8th graders

We would love to help support our Strafford families with whatever they need during the holiday season. Please fill this form out if you would like to be added to our list! (Staff members, this also applies to you!)

**Please note: This information will be kept confidential and limited to need-to-know staff members who are helping to collect or distribute items**

• Nicole.alley@strafford.k12.nh.us
• Laura.milner@strafford.k12.nh.us

Every Friday is HAT DAY! Students may wear their favorite hat to school all day if they bring in $1! Thank you for supporting the 8th grade class!

You can send money into the office ANYTIME and we will send a blanket home!

NJHS is collecting non perishable food items for Strafford families in need this holiday season. Items can be dropped off in the main office anytime. Cash/check donations are also accepted. Please make checks out to Strafford School. Thank you!

We want to show our staff how THANKFUL we are for all their hard work! We are treating them to a taco bar on Tuesday November 26th (the day before Thanksgiving break). Please take a look at the sign up for donations HERE.

Do you have gently used, unwanted knick knacks and yard sale type items? We will take them! Nothing bigger than a toaster, no clothes and no stuffed animals please! These items are used for our K-4 Holiday Shop! Students purchase little goodies for family members for the holidays and it's a Strafford School tradition! We are also in need of gift bags, wrapping paper and tape! Items can be dropped off to the main office at any time!

If interested in coming in to help students wrap and shop please sign up HERE.

The deadline is Feb. 1.