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Please click [HERE](https://www.smore.com/n/f7bxg) to read the Husky Herald for the week of April 29th

The Husky Herald: Week of April 29th

Please click [here](https://www.smore.com/n/v9fny) to read the Spring Break Special Edition of the Husky Herald!

The Husky Herald: Spring Break Special Edition

The ConVal School District is excited to offer summer learning opportunities for our elementary students. 

Explore and Expand (all schools) and Title 1 (for AES, PES, Pierce and GES) will begin on July 9 and run through August 1.  The daily schedule for each program is 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday.   

Middle school Summer Academy (for all rising 5th graders) begins on July 8 and runs through August 1. Middle school Summer Academy is four days a week from 8:00 am - 12:15 pm.  A more detailed description of summer learning opportunities can be found in the registration form.  

Please use the following [link ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhLgkGivijGTxYdNkzOrtfawhj914rjDIkL0iry5DZ6oQZig/viewform?usp=sf_link)to sign up your **ri​sing 1st through 5th grade **child(ren).  An early registration will ensure that we have the staff and resources to host a robust summer learning program.  A separate email will be sent later in the month to register middle and high school students for Summer Academy.  

For questions, please contact Kathie Morrocco ([kmorrocco@conval.edu)](mailto:kmorrocco@conval.edu) and Amy Janoch ([ajanoch@conval.edu)](mailto:ajanoch@conval.edu).

Summer Learning Opportunities

Please click [here](https://www.smore.com/n/dy7xhc) to read the Husky Herald for the week of April 15th.

The Husky Herald: Week of April 15th

Thank you to everyone that was able to come out for our NHDI performance. I want to give a shout out and big THANK YOU to NHDI for their flexibility to allow us to reschedule rehearsals and the performance. It was an opportunity to watch our students shine, and they all did an amazing job.

NHDI Performance at HES

On Friday, April 12th, students in grades K-4 participated in a workshop run by Xploration, which provides in-class workshops to children throughout New England. For this workshop called "Farmer's Bridge", students learned about the engineering design process is reviewed (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve). A story was told describing a setting and problem for the student engineers to solve. Using only the designated materials, students were asked to build a bridge over a “river”. The purpose of the bridge was to get farm equipment from the farm to the farm land on the other side of the river. The bridge had to be strong enough to hold a toy tractor. The river is actively used by boaters, so the bridge had to be high enough for boats to travel under it safely. A toy boat was used to test this. Students had the opportunity to test and improve their design before the final trial. This activity really got the student's minds thinking and they were able to share their thoughts in a review and discussion period to close out the workshop.

Make sure to check out the Husky Herald for more pictures!

Science Xploration Workshop

Delayed by one week because of the recent snowstorm, ConVal High School celebrated its paraprofessionals on April 10. The potluck lunch was provided by faculty and staff and included a wide variety of entree choices as well as many dessert options. Each paraeducator was recognized personally for their work and received individual thank you notes and gifts. The SAU was represented at the event by Superintendent Kimberly Saunders, Assistant Superintendent Ann Forrest, Director of Special Education Ben Moenter, and Director of Student Services Cari Coates.

Kimberly Saunders talks to paraprofessionals

Paraeducators Recognized at ConVal High School

For children living in the district towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple:

Date: **Wednesday, April 17, 2024**

Time: **8:00 am — 3:00 pm**

Location: **Peterborough Elementary School**

A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child.

Pre-registration is required; call Melissa at (603) 924-7503 x2032 to register.

Student must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024.

Kindergarten Registration April 17, 2024

Please click [here ](https://www.smore.com/n/qv18r)to read the Husky Herald for the week of April 8th.

The Husky Herald: Week of April 8th

Please click [here](https://www.smore.com/n/pksn1) to read the Husky Herald for the week of April 1st.

The Husky Herald: Week of April 1st

During the week of March 18th, our Artist in Residency, Julie Brown, collaborated with students from HES to craft a mosaic envisioned by 4th-grade student Nora Flamino. Students were encouraged to design their own contributions to the mosaic, which were then voted upon by both staff and peers. Ultimately, Nora Flamino's design emerged as the final choice

Centered around the theme of the changing seasons, the mosaic prominently features a tree transitioning through Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Additionally, it incorporates our school's husky mascot and various symbols representing our vibrant community.

HES School Mosaic

Please click [here](https://www.smore.com/n/bxa5n) to read the Husky Herald for the week of March 18th.

The Husky Herald: Week of March 18th

Thank you to everyone for supporting our month long reading challenge. Some students have already reached their goal and have decided to set a new one. I couldn't be more proud of their commitment and perseverance!

Reading Challenge

We hope you can attend to help celebrate the students on the last day of our month long reading challenge.

Registration and Screening

For children living in the district towns of Dublin, Greenfield, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple:

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Time: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm

Location: Peterborough Elementary School 

Snow Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024

and

For children living in the district towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple:

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Time: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm 

Location: Peterborough Elementary School

A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child.

Pre-registration is required; call Melissa at (603) 924-7503 x2032 to register.

Student must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024.

To print out a flyer, click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CVKVvruw6OHkNiflarDGury8oJuOnPKF/view?usp=drive_link).

Photo of Kindergarten registration lawn sign

Kindergarten Registration March 19, 2024

On Thursday, February 8, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders answered an audience question about how many instructional programs, advanced placement courses, and co-curricular opportunities have had to be cut over the last ten years at the middle school and high school levels. During the community forum devoted to the anticipated consolidation and reconfiguration of the ConVal District, school board members Dick Dunning, Alan Edelkind, Dan Harper, and Mike Hoyt responded to audience concerns over a number of related issues, ranging from school bus travel times for students to anticipated teacher job losses.

Saunders and Dunning respond to questions

Community Forum Addresses Consolidation

The ConVal School District Special Education Department will be holding a Preschool Child Check Clinic for 3- and 4-year-old children living in the towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple on **March 14, 2024** at Antrim Elementary School with appointments between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The snow date is March 21, 2024 (same time range).

The purpose of the clinic is to identify 3- to 4-year-old children who may need further evaluation/consideration for special education services.  Parents who have concerns about their child's development in the areas of speech, language, cognitive, motor, social, play skills, vision, or hearing should **call 924-7503 x2032 to register for the clinic**.

Pre-registration is required.  The child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

March 14, 2024: Preschool Child Checks

To read the January edition of the "ConVal School Nurse Newsletter," please click [here](https://www.smore.com/vn4ec-conval-school-nurse-newsletter). The covered topics include reminders about what to do when children experience an illness and information about the school district's policy and guidelines regarding head lice.

January School Nurse Newsletter

Registration and Screening

For children living in the district towns of Antrim, Bennington, Francestown, and Hancock:

Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Time: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm

Location: Antrim Elementary School 

Snow Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024

and

For children living in the district towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple:

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Time: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm 

Location: Peterborough Elementary School

A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child.

Pre-registration is required; call Melissa @ 924-7503 ext. 2032 to register.

Student must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024.

To print out a flyer, click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FJWlxLXXQr5Db18KR13MiG9FFTBTsS25/view?usp=drive_link).

February 20, 2024: Kindergarten Registration

Registration and Screening

For children living in the district towns of Dublin, Greenfield, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple:

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Time: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm

Location: Peterborough Elementary School 

Snow Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024

and

For children living in the district towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple:

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Time: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm 

Location: Peterborough Elementary School

A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child.

Pre-registration is required; call Melissa @ 924-7503 ext. 2032 to register.

Student must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024.

To print out a flyer, click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CVKVvruw6OHkNiflarDGury8oJuOnPKF/view?usp=drive_link).

March 19, 2024: Kindergarten Registration

On January 11, four National Superintendent of the Year® finalists who had been selected by the School Superintendents Association (AASA) engaged in a panel discussion on critical issues impacting public education.

Discussion topics ranged from college, []()career, and life readiness to advocacy and educator empowerment.

The AASA finalists this year are:*   Joe Gothard, Saint Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, MN
*   Kimberly Rizzo Saunders, ConVal School District, Peterborough, NH
*   Martha Salazar-Zamora, Tomball Independent School District, Tomball, TX
*   Frederick Williams, Dublin City Schools, Dublin, GA

Caitlynn Peetz from [Education Week](https://www.facebook.com/edweek?\__cft\_\_\[0]=AZWNdLOlcW1gKAI0wAKiLFRH9zbB2iBMzxRCTV6dqmxNXnD83L1cDIMkIyIDyP_XmGpoISZensn2Nthn6918reeGp5UiErOLGnYziPm2LXonasVCFAfIS-HJCv88AsC9GcHIZi_frUomo_sxnBVFYUJ3\_IkWlLSA_PmI6ueQlFJH1NiLXu5gHq1t_wkQbr7jLqMOQzcscXnrwFyGLNOWi-LA&\__tn\_\_=-]K-y-R) moderated the discussion.

Superintendent Participates in AASA Panel Discussion

The ConVal School District and School Board proudly announce that Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders has been named a finalist for the National Superintendent of the Year Award. Dr. Rizzo Saunders was one of four nominees announced by the School Superintendents Association (AASA) on Monday, December 18, 2023.

“I am deeply honored to be recognized by AASA,” Dr. Rizzo Saunders said. “The work our District does every day could not be successful without a supportive School Board, a caring and compassionate community, and colleagues and peers who have dedicated themselves to excellence every day. Our children are afforded every chance to succeed in school and life because of these supports.”

The other finalists for the national honor are:

*   Joe Gothard, Saint Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, MN
*   Martha Salazar-Zamora, Tomball Independent School District, Tomball, TX
*   Frederick Williams, Dublin City Schools, Dublin, GA

The National Superintendent of the Year® program, now in its 37th year, is open to all U.S. superintendents who plan to continue in the profession. The Superintendent of the Year award is co-sponsored by AASA, Corebridge Financial, and First Student. The winner will be announced during AASA’s National Conference on Education on February 15, 2024, in San Diego, CA.

Kimberly Rizzo Saunders AASA Finalist Logo

National Superintendent of the Year Finalist

The New Hampshire School Administrators' Association announced at its statewide meeting on Friday, December 8, that ConVal's Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders has been selected as the state's Superintendent of the Year. Rizzo Saunders had been nominated by 18 of her colleagues and Richard Dunning, Chair of the ConVal School Board.

"Kimberly’s selection as Superintendent of the Year, is so deserving," said Dunning. "Kimberly dealt with the Covid challenge by supporting student education online to keep students involved in learning, and was able to get our students back into the classroom as quickly as possible. When confronting inadequate educational state funding, Kimberly’s leadership and testimony led to a positive outcome, for students and taxpayers alike," Dunning concluded.   

Here are just a few quotes from the nomination letter written by her colleagues: "Dr. Rizzo Saunders' enthusiasm for public education is contagious, and it ignites a sense of purpose in those around her." "Dr. Rizzo Saunders has highlighted the urgent need for adequate and equitable resources to ensure that all children receive a quality education. Her actions have reignited the conversation about the basic rights of students and the essential role that public education plays in our society." "Dr. Rizzo Saunders consistently shows the courage to speak truth to power. She does not shy away from tackling difficult issues or advocating for necessary changes. Her work will have a lasting impact not only on ConVal, but on the entire state."

"I can't think of anyone more deserving of this recognition," said Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Forrest.

Rizzo Saunders State Superintendent of the Year

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Our students will have the confidence to be positive participants in their community, by showing kindness, curiosity, and respect to themselves and others.

### Our Mission

At Hancock Elementary, our mission is to empower students to become confident, compassionate, and engaged members of their community. We are dedicated to fostering an educational environment where kindness, curiosity, and respect are at the core of every student's experience. We inspire our students to develop the skills, values, and mindset needed to positively impact both themselves and the world around them. 


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