School Announcements
2011-2012 School Calendar
January 27, 2012
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DAILY ROTATION: January 30 ~ February 3:
Monday = D, Tuesday = E, Wednesday = F, Thursday = A, Friday = No school: TW
BREAKFAST & LUNCH: January 30 ~ February 3:
Monday – Breakfast – French toast sticks
Lunch – cheese breadsticks, dipping sauce, trail mix, garden salad, fruit/veggie bar and choice of milk
Tuesday – Breakfast – breakfast pizza
Lunch – hot dogs, chips, garden salad, fruit/veggie bar and choice of milk
Wednesday – Breakfast – blueberry muffins
Lunch – chicken nuggets, hot veggies, garden salad, fruit/veggie bar and choice of milk
Thursday – Breakfast – breakfast pizza
Lunch – French bread pizza, chocolate cake, garden salad, fruit/veggie bar and choice of milk
Friday - Teacher Workshop Day
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: February
1 – Grade 6 Parent Mtg. on Camp Merrowvista
1 – Wellness Parent Night 6:00~7:00 PM in café
3 – Teacher Workshop – no school for students
6~13 – Artists in Residence
8 – School Board Mtg. @ 7:00 PM in LMC
10 – Arts Assembly @ 9:00 AM in gym
16 – Wildlife Encounters visits grade 3
17 – Mid Term
17 – Middle School Dance 7:00-9:00 PM in gym
22 – School Board Mtg. @ 7:00 PM in LMC
27~ 3/3 – Winter Vacation
Basketball Schedule 2011 – 2012
Date Opponent Location
Jan. 31 Deerfield home
Feb. 2 Barrington away
Play-offs: Week of February 6 ~ 10, 2012
PTO:
~Upcoming Events~
Teacher Appreciation~ Coming in May. This is our opportunity to say thank you to the teachers for all their
Teacher Appreciation~ Coming in May. This is our opportunity to say thank you to the teachers for all their
hard work during the year. We have lots of goodies planned for this year.
Field Day~ Coming in June filled with games, relays and lots of fun for all of our students. Date to be announced.
Next PTO Meeting to be announced.
ARTS WEEK 2012:
The theme of Arts week this year is Heros! Who is your hero? What makes someone a hero?
We will have 2 artists working with staff and students. Firstly, we will kick off Arts week with a visual arts performance for all students K~8 on Friday, February 10th at 9:00AM, featuring the Portrait Artist Rob Surette. Please google Rob Surette, Hero art to see specifics. He will paint large scale portraits of famous icons.
We will also have the Poet Laureate of Rochester and Strafford resident, Andrew Periale, work with the middle school students constructing poetry with the hero theme.
Christopher Gempp, General Music & Chorus
SRS INDOOR SOCCER SKILLS CLINIC:
The indoor soccer skills clinic is now full. There will be no sign-ups available before the first practice on January 27th. Thank you for the great response.
SRS SPRING SPORTS:
It’s time to register your Strafford kids, ages 5 and up, interested in playing recreational T-Ball, softball or baseball. For kids new to the program, Strafford plays through the Barrington Youth Association (BYA). For new players, please make sure to bring your child’s birth certificate to registration to be reviewed by league officials. For more information, see BYA’s website at www.byanh.org$50.00, Rookie (ages 7-10) $70.00, Cal Ripken baseball and 12U softball (10-12) $80.00 and Babe Ruth baseball and 16U softball (ages 13-16) $85.00.. Fees for the 2012 season if you sign up before March 10th are: Instructional (ages 5-6)
Registration dates and locations:
2/16: Strafford School, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
2/18: Barrington Middle School, 9:00 am-11:00 am
3/8: Barrington Middle School, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
3/10: Strafford School, 9:00 am-11:00 am
Please register by March 10th. We need to determine the number of teams (based on registered kids) by mid-
March, and late sign-ups can result in overcrowded teams with less playing time for each child. Fees will
also increase for signups after March 10th. Thanks for your cooperation!
KINDERGARTEN 2012~2013:
If you have a child or know of a child that will be of kindergarten age, (age 5 as of September 30, 2012), or if you have a child that will be entering first grade that is not currently at Strafford School, please contact the school office with all pertinent information (i.e. name, DOB, address, etc). We will be sending out registration packets in March. Our Kindergarten Orientation will be held in April. Please call 664-2842 or email information to lhebert@strafford.k12.nh.us.
Update on the American Red Cross Babysitting Training Course:
The minimum number of signed-up students (six) has been reached and it is now confirmed that the Babysitting Training Course will take place, beginning Monday, February 6th, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM in the LMC. There are still six places open in the course and, as before, they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $40.00 and interested parties should contact the school office.
Strafford Literary Magazine
The Strafford Literary Magazine allows students a chance to publish writing and artwork for a wider audience. We are seeking work that has been revised and developed over time under teacher and parent supervision. Parents, you can help your child create and submit writing and visual art. Here are some guidelines for students:
- Submit your best work (neat and polished, revised and edited). Limit writing to 300 words (school-appropriate topics, no violence).
- Artwork must be original (not traced, copied or "brand name") and clear enough to photocopy (no lined paper or writing on drawings).
- Submit as many pieces as you like, but only one piece per student will be chosen. Submissions must have a cover sheet with a teacher signature.
If you have questions or suggestions, please let us know. Thanks so much for your help!
Jill Saia and Kathy Staley
PARENT WELLNESS NIGHT:
Join the Strafford School Wellness Committee on Wednesday, February 1, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in
the school cafeteria for some great tips on healthy eating, delicious cooking and fun activities to keep the whole family healthy and happy through the winter. NH State Obesity Prevention Coordinator Regina Flynn will speak about new federal school lunch guidelines scheduled to take effect in September and what these new guidelines mean for schools throughout the state. We’ll also discuss ways to introduce short bursts of physical activity into the school day for better academic performance. Child care, refreshments, and free chair massages provided. Bring your questions, ideas – and your neighbors.
SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS:
Congratulations to the following Students for doing a great job and placing in the Scholastic Arts Awards!
The artwork is being displayed at Pinkerton Academy, Stockbridge Theatre, Award Ceremony on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Pinkerton Academy, @ 11:00 am for 7-9 grades
Scholastic Awards Winner 2012
Emily Greene, Silver Key, (1 photo "the power lines")
Katie Hyland, Honorable Mentions (2 artworks, painting "eye" and drawing "envelope")
Sam Noel, Honorable Mention (1 drawing"bassin")
Summer Barnes, Honorable Mention, (1 painting, "elephant")
Sydney Fisher, Honorable Mention (1 drawing "Self portrait")
Congratulations to all the students who participated.
Mrs. Jordan
