Nottingham School - 245 Stage Road - Nottingham, NH 03290 - (603) 679-5632 - www.nottingham.k12.nh.us

Knightly News June 16, 2017 Where we believe all students deserve the opportunity to learn actively, to experience a sense of belonging, and to achieve academic and social success.

A message from Principal Chris Sousa

Summer time is right around the corner, but before we get to it, we have some things to take care of. This last week of school is filled with field trips, classroom projects, fun and “good byes”. However, for our 8th grade students, this final week of school carries a little more weight. Tonight we start out their celebration with the 8th grade dance. It is always wonderful to see them all dressed up and celebrating. Next week we will say good bye to them at graduation, which is always bittersweet. 8th grade Graduation always makes me realize how quickly time flies by, and helps me to remember to spend as much time with my kids as I can. It is so important for families to spend time together, and summertime is so conducive to this. I am looking forward to camping, kayaking, and fishing with my kids. Although I will find time to read with them and play math games also (we have to fight against summer slide!). I hope you all have a wonderful last week of school and an even better Summer. Take care,

Chris Thanks to our Art Teacher - Chris Arnold, Tech Director - Kevin Smith, and Tech Teacher - Janice Kane, we were able to purchase two televistions (mounted in our main hallway) to showcase student artwork, school activities, and announcements.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 6/19 Track & Field Celebration afterschool – ends at 4pm Grade 8 F/T – Wallis Sands 8:15am – 2:15pm Grade 7 F/T – Pawtuckaway State Park – 9:00am – 2:15pm 6/20 K – 4 Summer Reading Kick Off Assembly – Gym – 9:00 – 9:45am 6/21 Gr. 5 F/T – Tsongas/Lowell Mills – 8:00 – 4:00pm Audubon Society Presentation (Kindergarten) 9:30am and 1:15pm SCHOOL BOARD MEETING – 6:30pm – Library 6/22 LAST DAY FOR KINDERGARTEN PM STUDENTS GRADE 8 GRADUATION CEREMONY – 7:00PM – GYM 6/23 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – EARLY RELEASE – 12:05pm STEP-UP TO MEET NEXT YEAR’S TEACHER FINAL REPORT CARDS GO HOME then…

School News: 

Representatives from the Blaisdell Public Library will be here on Tuesday, June 20 from 9-9:45 am to discuss summer reading with grades K-4 in the cafeteria.

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Please do not call the school during dismissal time (2:15-2:40) unless it is an emergency. Our front office is so busy getting kids set up on the right busses, parent pick ups, clubs, and afterschool care, that we may not be able to answer the call. Thank you.

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We had a fantastic day on June 14 for our annual Field Day!! This is a day that the 8th grade students, led by Diane Boyd and Greg Gilbert, run outdoor activity stations for every student K-7. It is a fantastic community event for our school. The students and staff have a great time, and the 8th graders learn a lot about what it takes to work with other students of all ages. This year the PTA sponsored a DJ and a free lunch for everyone!

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Mrs. Jeanotte hosted a 6th grade “Space Walk” whereby her students presented their models of the solar system. They were all great, and used very creative ways to represent where we all live.

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Thank you all for participating in the American Red Cross blood drive at Nottingham School on June 14,

2017. In addition, the American Red Cross spoke to students and Mr. Gilbert has included health lessons provided by the American Red Cross. 

Nottingham School is super excited to offer a Summer Reading Incentive Program for Summer 2017! Students entering grades 1-5 will learn the details for this at an assembly on June 20, 2017. We will be sending home a packet that includes the reading logs, book suggestions, and all the details to help families to continue to strengthen not only their student’s reading skills, but their understanding that reading is a life long pursuit!

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JS2S is hosting a "Spirit Week" for our last week of school, and the themes are listed below. Dressing up is completely optional, but we thought this would be a fun way to end our school year together! Dress code still applies, and we ask that all spirit week clothing be school appropriate. Here is the schedule: Monday, 6/19: Tuesday, 6/20: Wednesday, 6/21: Thursday, 6/22: Friday, 6/23:

Decades Day- dress up in styles from your favorite decade Look Alike Day- dress like a twin, triplet, quadruplet, or more! Hat Day- no $1 collected, just wear a hat! Crazy Hair Day- crazy hair styles encouraged! Green and Gold Day- dress in our school's colors!

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Here are some photos of the"Legacy Lane" project that our 8th graders are working on as part of our Guidance curriculum. These words of wisdom will eventually line the path from the parking lot into the school (next year), and some will be shared at our Grad Parade on 6/22.

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We are very excited that at the last school board meeting the Board decided to support the 1:1 initiative, partially funding with unreserved fund balance and partially with grant funds. It is exciting that we are able to move ahead with this and next Fall each 7th and 8th grade student will be receiving a chromebook! This is a big task, and as we move forward we will be in touch with all of the 7th and 8th grade students and parents as to how we will roll out the program.

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Just a little fun info that 6 students will be performing at the Leddy Center in July for 3 weeks. They will be in the production of Annie. Playing Annie is our very own 4th grader Cassidy Green! Orphans are played by two 2nd graders - Tess Kouchoukos, and Grace Kelly. Two 5th graders - Ainsley Kilbreth and Claire Burbank, and 59th Street Homeless boy - 4th grader Ryan Kouchoukos.

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From Mrs. Buzzell: Planting Science has updated their webpage to include the Spring 2017 STAR project winners. Nottingham students captured two of the twelve STAR project slot - out of a field of 306 middle and high school teams. I'm really proud of the work all my students did this spring with their plant projects and it is gratifying to see my students' hard work acknowledged by Planting Science. Go to the STAR Gallery and check out the Spring 2017 winning projects!

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Summer 2017 Reading Incentive Program Nottingham School is super excited to offer a summer reading incentive program for Summer 2017! Students entering grades 1-5 will learn the details for this at an assembly on June 20, 2017. Please be on the lookout for a packet that includes the reading logs, book suggestions, and all the details to help you help your child continue to strengthen not only their reading skills, but their understanding that reading is a life long pursuit! "Fill your house with stacks of books, in all the crannies and all the nooks." — Dr. Seuss

Greg Tang Math Summer Challenge What? A math challenge game board for students to complete over the summer, using the online games and books at GregTangMath.com. Prizes? Individual students will win prizes from Greg Tang Math. All students who complete the challenge earn a certificate of achievement. Who? Kids in grades K-6 and above can participate in the challenge. When? Starting May 17th, ending September 8th, 2017. Entry form due by September 13th, 2017. Prize winners announced on Friday, September 15th, 2017 How? Print the grade level game board. After the game board is completed, enter student names for the drawing. See the full instructions at GregTangMath.com/summer. Why? Students learn and practice math skills during summer break! Students can win prizes! It is FUN! 

From Nottingham Rec: Summer Camp Registration is still open! We have programs for kids grades 1st-9th this year! If you are interested in having your kids have a GREAT SUMMER of crafts, art, games, sports, community service and more then sign them up today!!! Link is below and we still have a couple scholarship spots left if your family is looking for financial help. https://nottinghamrec.recdesk.com/Community/Home Please email Samantha or Kortney at [email protected] if you are looking for scholarship help this summer. Have a great day! Kortney & Sam

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Nurse Smith: I am sharing this information regarding Lyme Disease Awareness Month The link below has shareable resources for you to use. https://tickfreenh.org/shareable-resources/ This year, Lyme and tickborne diseases are on the rise. I would like to provide some timely information regarding ticks and Lyme disease . Here is the link to DHHS Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases web site: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/lyme/index.htm

Community News:

Lamprey River All Star Teams Announced 2017 All Star Teams have been announced by Lamprey River Little League Baseball. Please join us in congratulating all of the Nottingham kids who were selected. It is quite an achievement to have been selected for any of these teams especially considering the amount of kids who tried out Sunday afternoon! 12 Year Old State Tournament Team Brian McDevitt, Manager: Freddy C. Schaaff IV Parker Fleury Gage Spagna Tommy Flanagan Ben Robinson 9-10 Year Old State Tournament Team Zach Eaton, Manager: Matthew Flanagan

Gavin Dyjak Brady Colgan Logan Mosher 8 Year Old All-Star Tournament Team Jon Sebasco, Manager Thomas Maskwa Henry Welch Tucker Chipman Jackson Sebasco

“BUILD A BETTER WORLD” 2017 SUMMER REAING PROGRAM THEME Readers of all ages will explore all things fitness and self-and-worldimprovement this summer as The Blaisdell Memorial Library presents “Build a Better World” during our Summer Reading Program. Activities will include group games, physical challenges, art projects, science and engineering experiments, dance and wildlife presentations, and much more. The 2017 Summer Reading Program is open to all young people, preschool through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story times, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program, which runs as follows: July 6th through August 10th, Tuesdays at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm and Thursdays at 1:00 pm (programs will run at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm on Thursday, July 6th). The SRP kickoff event will be a production of Pinocchio by the Hampstead Theater on July 7th at 1:30 in the Recreation Department Gymnasium. All are welcome and raffle tickets will be given to all children who attend. Registration for “Build a Better World” begins on Tuesday, June 27th. For more information, call the library at (603)-679-8484 or visit our website, https://nottinghamlibrary.org/. See the July and August events below:

Girls on the Run® is so much fun! Nottingham – Fall 2017 Girls on the Run® is a 10-week, curriculum based program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. The program culminates with a 5K Celebration event on November 18th in Concord, NH. The Fall 2017 program will be held at the Nottingham School, beginning on Friday, September 1st. The team will meet Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:30-4 pm.

Why join Girls on the Run®? Have fun with other girls while you exercise, share experiences and challenge yourself to become physically and mentally stronger. Set goals for yourself about making healthy choices that are best for your body. Learn more about being a good friend and helping others in your community, while you get to know your teammates and yourself a little better. Who is it for? 3rd - 5th grade girls of ALL fitness ability levels. Prior running experience is not necessary. To register, or for more information, please visit our website: www.girlsontherunnh.org Online lottery registration will open on August 1st. Lottery registration will close on August 14th at midnight and families will be notified via email on August 15th of their registration status. For any teams with spots still available, registration will re-open on August 15th on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited to 15 girls per team. 10-Week Program Registration Fee: $129 *Scholarships are available* To apply for a scholarship: 1) Go to scholarship link: https://www.girlsontherunnh.org/Our-Programs#showScholarships 2) When scholarship applications are approved by GOTR-NH, families will receive a scholarship code. 3) Using the scholarship code, guardians should register their girl for the opportunity to be placed on the team. Families must obtain the scholarship code prior to registering. No refunds will be made.

A Girls on the Run® program for Middle School girls in 6th-8th grades Nottingham – Fall 2017 Heart & Sole® is a 10-week afterschool program designed to meet the unique needs of middle school girls. Rich with themes that girls can relate to, the curriculum addresses the whole girl – body, brain, heart, spirit and social connection – and builds important life skills. Physical activity is a core element of this Girls on the Run program. The season culminates with a 5K Celebration event on Saturday, November 18th. The Fall 2017 program will be held at the Nottingham School on Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:30-4 pm, beginning on Friday, September 1st.

Why join Heart & Sole®? Have fun with other girls while you exercise, share experiences and challenge yourself to become physically and mentally stronger.

Set goals for yourself about making healthy choices that are best for your body. Learn more about being a good friend and helping others in your community, while you get to know your teammates and yourself a little better.

Who is it for? Girls in grades 6-8 of ALL fitness ability levels. Prior running experience is not necessary.

To register, or for more information, please visit our website: www.girlsontherunnh.org Online lottery registration will open on August 1st. Lottery registration will close on August 14th at midnight and families will be notified via email on August 15th of their registration status. For any teams with spots still available, registration will re-open on August 15th on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited to 15 girls per team. 10-Week Program Registration Fee: $129 *Scholarships are available* To apply for a scholarship: 1) Go to scholarship link: https://www.girlsontherunnh.org/Our-Programs#showScholarships 2) When scholarship applications are approved by GOTR-NH, families will receive a scholarship code. 3) Using the scholarship code, guardians should register their girl for the opportunity to be placed on the team. Families must obtain the scholarship code prior to registering. No refunds will be made.

DOVER LITTLE GREEN FOOTBALL A member of the Seacoast Junior Football League As well as an affiliate of the Dover Recreation Department.

We are looking forward to fall and another great football season. Registration for the 2017 season is now OPEN. Little Green is available to all 7th and 8th grade students in Dover and the surrounding towns. Please join us for a great year.

http://www.sportsmanager.us/DLGF.htm For any questions you might have please email Nick Couturier at [email protected] or visit us on Facebook @ Dover Little Green Football.

We look forward to seeing you on the field. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Spots are still available for the SNHUGFEST Kids Ukulele Workshop! It's a free event for kids to learn the ukulele! You can call us a 603.749.3138 or email us your name, your child's name, and a contact phone number at [email protected] We look forward to having you join us at this great event! Ear Craft Music 432 Central Ave Dover NH 03820 (603)749-3138 [email protected]