We are excited to share with you that all middle and high school students will be provided with a district-issued Chromebook during the month of September. Having a Chromebook will allow students to access digital course content and materials, including digital textbooks. Having a Chromebook will also support students to meet the following standards:
Empowered Learner - Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.
Digital Citizen - Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical.
Knowledge Constructor - Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.
Innovative Designer - Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions.
Computational Thinker - Students develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions.
Creative Thinker - Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals.
Before distributing district-issued Chromebooks to students, students and parents/guardians need to sign and return to school the ConVal School District’s Student & Parent/Guardian Chromebook Loan Agreement. A hard copy of this form is being sent home with high school students today and middle school students next week.
For those of you interested and available, I invite you to join me along with some members of the District’s Blended Learning Leadership Team next Wednesday, September 5th from 6:00 to 6:30 in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre at ConVal High School for a presentation on Blended Learning in the ConVal School District. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for parents and guardians to ask questions. This presentation will be repeated on Thursday, September 6th from 6:00 to 6:30 at Great Brook Middle School in Antrim.
Sincerely,
Ann E. Forrest, Ed. D.
Assistant Superintendent
ConVal Regional School District
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August 14, 2018
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
Welcome to grade 8 and the Sage Team. We are very excited to be working with you all during the upcoming school year. We would like to remind you all that eighth graders are required to do 20 hours of community service. You are welcome to complete as many hours as possible over the summer. Community service paperwork is available on the school website.
We want you to have a successful school year and organization is a big part of that. In order to assist you with organization, we would like you to have the following:
General supplies required for every class:
▪ 1 2” 3 ring binder
▪ Plenty of Pencils #2 (pens are not acceptable!)
Pencil top Erasers
Pencil case/pouch
6 sturdy pocket folders
White lined loose-leaf paper
▪ Highlighters (4 different colors)
▪ Graph paper for math
▪ Earbuds or earphones
▪ 2 Regular composition books for health & science
▪ Padded backpack or Chromebook carrying case
If procuring supplies is a financial hardship, please let your child’s advisor know.
You will find your advisory listed on the classroom doors on the first day of school. Enjoy your summer and remember to keep reading! We look forward to seeing all students on Wednesday, August 30, and parents for open house in September!
Sincerely,
The Sage Team,
Sandy Baker, Mary Hopgood, Annie Keating, Meredith Lyons, Brenden Mayo & Nate Townsend
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[post_content] => August, 2018Dear Fifth Grade Student,Welcome to South Meadow School! We are very excited about our new school year! We will be studying a variety of subjects and topics throughout the school year. You will learn about ecology and ecosystems, the place value system and fractions, and how our country was formed, to name a few. With the ChromeBooks that will now be available to all fifth grade students, you will have the opportunity to explore computer technology and learn a variety of ways to use it in your projects and presentations. Of course, we will also read some great books and do some excellent writing!There are a few supplies that you will need for your fifth grade year. They are:
1 one subject spiral notebook for health class
1 sturdy pocket folder - plastic or laminated for health
2” binder (for all-grade organization) Trapper Keeper or similar type notebook works the best!
pencils, pencils, pencils!!
pencil pouch that fits in notebook
erasers
highlighters (any color)
black ultra fine point sharpie (for science and social studies)
colored pencils
earbuds or headphones
labeled water bottle
silent reading book
a smile ☺
In the classroom, we have a supply of crayons, markers, paper and glue sticks, so you won’t need to purchase any of those items. It would be most helpful if you had the above mentioned supplies when you come to school on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Should any of the items create a financial burden for your family, please don’t fret, just let your classroom teacher know! Please make sure you have a snack and a lunch or lunch money to put on your account for the first day. Also, please be prepared to go outside each day, so bring or wear sneakers to school. PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING SMS AND GRADE FIVE: sms.convalsd.netSincerely,Your Granite Team Teachers: Mrs. Decibus, Mrs. Hautanen, Mrs. Hayes, and Mr. Iwanowicz
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[post_content] => Grade 6 TeamGrade 6 Summer Letter August 1, 2018Dear Sixth Grade Student, Welcome to the 6th grade! We are so excited to see you again! We are your 6th grade teachers: Mrs. Koban, Mrs. Groleau, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Brophy, Ms. Kneeland, and Mrs. Weston. We are ready to get the school year started. The first day of school is Thursday, August 30th.
Email Contact
Email is the best way to connect your teachers. We want you to be successful this year. If you or your parents have questions or concerns during the school year, it is best to email the teacher or specialist involved.
Community Service
Have you had time for Community Service this summer? You will need 10 hours of service in 6th grade. The forms are online on the SMS web site. You can carry over five extra hours from fifth grade. You may return completed summer forms to your advisor on the first day of school. Remember, 7.5 additional hours of community service can be carried over to 7th grade at the end of the year!
SuppliesHelpful items to have in your pencil case:
Simple calculator
Colored pencils- very useful!
Supplies you do not need- your teacher will provide:
Composition book for each subject
Folder for each subject
Note: You will only need to bring a folder and notebook from home when you have Health.Things to bring on the first day:
Well-constructed and reinforced folder case like FiveStar or Caseit 2” zipper trapper keeper
Water bottle
Zippered pencil case- a must!
A glue stick- large size
Pencils
Dry erase marker and eraser
Eraser caps for pencils
Pens- black or blue
Colored highlighter set
AR reading book
Sneakers for PE
A photo of you that fits in a 4x6 square for your “All About Me” Language Arts project
Completed community service forms
Lunch money to deposit if needed
Snack
Please email us with any questions. We are eager to hear from you and are looking forward to a great year!
cbrophy@conval.edu
lgroleau@conval.edutjones@conval.edutkoban@conval.educweston@conval.edujkneeland@conval.edu
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Welcome to the Nubanusit Team!
Welcome to the 7th grade! Your teachers will be Mrs. Norby, Mrs. Goodell, Mr. Driscoll, Mrs. Cutter, and Mrs. Sipe and we are ready to get the school year started. The first day of school is Thursday, August 30th. Email ContactEmail is the best way to connect with your teachers. If you or your parents have questions or concerns during the school year, it is best to email the teacher or specialist involved. Community ServiceYou will need 15 hours of community service in 7th grade. The forms are online on the SMS website and located in each of the classrooms. You can carry over 7.5 extra hours from sixth grade, which your advisors already have from your previous teachers. Remember, 10 additional hours of community service can be carried over to 8th grade at the end of the year!Suggested Supplies
Loose leaf paper
Pens and pencils
Highlighters
Erasers
Colored pencils
1 Folders (Health)
1 Composition books (Health)
1” three ringed binders (4)
Glue stick or preferred gluing method
Earbuds
Stylus (optional)
Things to bring on the first day:
Earbuds for chromebooks
Water bottle
A glue stick- large size
Pens or pencils
Colored highlighter set
AR reading book
Sneakers for PE
Photos for science notebook collage
Completed community service forms
Lunch money to deposit if needed
Snack
Please email us with any questions. We are eager to hear from you and are looking forward to a great year!Sara NorbySciencesnorby@conval.eduCassie GoodellMathcgoodell@conval.eduSean DriscollSocial Studiessdriscoll@conval.eduErika CutterEnglish/Language Artsecutter@conval.eduAshley SipeSpecial Educationasipe@conval.edu
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ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Friends of ConVal Athletics (FCVA) is proud to sponsor this GUIDE for ConVal High School Athletics.
This guide will provide students and parents with information on sports at ConVal.
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[post_content] => SOUTH MEADOW TAKES FIRST PLACE IN THE NEW HAMPSHIRE LEAGUE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL VIDEO CONTEST!!!
Please see below for the award winning "We Love Our School Because..." Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuFMH_GafX8
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[post_content] => Every March, all voters in the district are provided with the opportunity to vote on the budget for the following school year.
In addition, there are some items that frequently appear and require voter approval, including acceptance of the auditor reports, appropriation of funds for the various district trust funds, and School Board member salaries.
The ballots may also include some additional warrant articles that require voter approval. Warrant articles can be initiated either by the School Board or by voter petition.
Since the 2018 district ballots will include all of the above, the School Board will use this forum to provide all interested parties (voters, parents and students, teachers and district staff) with additional information.
To learn more, please click on any of the links below:
2018 BallotDistrict Meeting Minutes - February 6, 20182018-19 Operating Budget
We are excited to share with you that all middle and high school students will be provided with a district-issued Chromebook during the month of September. Having a Chromebook will allow students to access digital course content and materials, including digital textbooks. Having a Chromebook will also support students to meet the following standards:
Empowered Learner - Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.
Digital Citizen - Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical.
Knowledge Constructor - Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.
Innovative Designer - Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions.
Computational Thinker - Students develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions.
Creative Thinker - Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals.
Before distributing district-issued Chromebooks to students, students and parents/guardians need to sign and return to school the ConVal School District’s Student & Parent/Guardian Chromebook Loan Agreement. A hard copy of this form is being sent home with high school students today and middle school students next week.
For those of you interested and available, I invite you to join me along with some members of the District’s Blended Learning Leadership Team next Wednesday, September 5th from 6:00 to 6:30 in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre at ConVal High School for a presentation on Blended Learning in the ConVal School District. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for parents and guardians to ask questions. This presentation will be repeated on Thursday, September 6th from 6:00 to 6:30 at Great Brook Middle School in Antrim.
We are excited to share with you that all middle and high school students will be provided with a district-issued Chromebook during the month of September.
Welcome to the 7th grade! Your teachers will be Mrs. Norby, Mrs. Goodell, Mr. Driscoll, Mrs. Cutter, and Mrs. Sipe and we are ready to get the school year started.
Please note that all children who reside in the nine ConVal School District towns are eligible for this program and can access it at any of the locations listed below.