GES Grey Wolf Gazette
December 3, 2021
Happy December!
Dear Greenfield Families and Friends,
Happy December! November was here and gone in the blink of an eye! With just a few weeks left until the holiday break, we are busier than ever! Miss Heard's 3rd graders and Mrs. Goodspeed's 4th graders have been exploring the woods around GES with our Harris Center educator John Benjamin this week. Mrs. Parker has been putting everyone's jump roping skills to the test in PE-we have some very talented jumpers! Everyone is getting excited for the holidays and our first real snowfall!
Speaking of snow, when we do finally get that snow, please be sure to send in appropriate gear for your child. This includes, snowpants, boots, jacket, gloves and a hat. We do go outside every day unless it is dangerously cold. You are welcome to have your child keep their gear here at school if you have an extra set. While we do have some extra gear, we are running low on gloves and mittens. If you are cleaning out used gear and happen to have any extra gloves or mittens, we will happily take them to restock our supply of extras here at GES!
There are lots of fun events happening in Greenfield and surrounding towns this weekend! I hope you and your families are able to enjoy some outdoor fun celebrating the season.
As part of our efforts to keep students and staff IN school as much as possible this year, we are able to perform rapid COVID tests for symptomatic students and staff beginning Monday 12/6/21. You should have received an email from me earlier this week with login instructions to give us permission to administer a rapid test if your child becomes symptomatic here at school. If you have not completed this form, we will not be able to test your child at school.
With the weather getting colder, we will be inside more than we have been and it is even more important than ever to monitor children for any signs of illness and keep them home if they develop any of the following symptoms: fever, headache, congestion, cough, sore throat, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, fatigue, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell or shortness of breath.
Per our Reopening Plan, any child who is symptomatic with new or unexplained
symptoms should stay home until they are tested for Covid-19 and receive a negative result.
If your child develops symptoms at home, you now have the option to have your child tested at GES. Please keep them home and call our school nurse to schedule an appointment.
HELP WANTED!
The PTO is looking for a few volunteers to put together our GES Yearbook. We have a computer with the program and previous volunteers would be happy to help the new team learn the program and answer any questions you may have! Please reach out to PTO President Ashleigh Wadleigh at ashleighwadleigh15@gmail.com if you are interested and able to help out!
It is important that you check and update your children's after school pick up plans in Pick Up Patrol each day, especially if they have plans that may change on a daily basis. We will follow the plans that are entered in Pick Up Patrol. It's your responsibility to make sure the plans are correct. Thank you for your help!
In case you missed the news, morning snack/breakfast and lunch are free for all ConVal students this year, however if your child gets only milk at either meal there is a charge of $0.50. Please be sure to add money to your child's lunch account to cover the cost of milk if needed.
You can find the November morning snack and lunch menus here:
The Grey Wolf Gazette is now available on our website under the "What's Happening" button. You will be able to find previous editions by clicking on the View All News button. No more scrolling through your email to find the newsletter.
Have a wonderful weekend!
~Colleen
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES-PLEASE CHECK AND ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR!
12/3-12/5/21: Home Sweet Home Lantern Lighting at Putnam Park in Peterborough-see flyer below for more details!
12/4/21: Fire and Ice Celebration and Parade! Come celebrate the holiday season througout town and enjoy music, hayrides, bonfires and a visit with Santa at Oak Park-check out the flyer below!
12/6-12/10/21: Special: PE/Health with Mrs. Parker! Don't forget your sneakers!
12/13-12/22/21: Special: Art with Mr. Shultz AND Library Residency with Mrs. Mack!
12/20/21: Winter Solstice Day
12/21/21: STEM Day
12/22/21: Pajama Day
12/23-12/31/21: Holiday Break
1/3-1/7/22: Special: Art with Mr. Shultz AND Library Residency with Mrs. Mack!
1/10-1/21/22: Special: PE/Health with Mrs. Parker! Don't forget your sneakers!
1/24-2/4/22: Special: Library with Mrs. Mack
CONVAL DISTRICT NEWS
GES has a facebook page! You can find the link here:
https://www.facebook.com/Greenfield-Elementary-School-532738607668635
The ConVal School District has news blog to serve as a hub for the latest updates, information and news about the district’s schools, students, faculty, events and accomplishments.
The blog, ConValNews.com is integrated into the schools and District’s Facebook and Twitter accounts and will automatically broadcast news blog content onto these platforms, connecting directly with the district community.
With a clean, user-friendly and mobile responsive layout, the news blog allows for easy navigation throughout. It can be accessed on computers, cell phones and tablets. Community members can subscribe and be notified by email when new posts are published.
Parents/guardians, students, staff, and community members should still utilize the district’s main website, Convalsd.net, to access the District-wide calendar of events, contact information, school committee meeting notices and minutes, important documents and notices and to view general information about the district and its schools.
May I Take Your Order? Preschool Playtime Fun in the Kitchen!
Ms, Heard's 3rd Graders Are Learning about Winter Birds in NH with John Benjamin, our Harris Center Educator
Jumping for Joy in PE with Mrs. Parker!
K-1-2 Sandbox Time at Recess!
Mrs. Goodspeed's 4th Graders Set Up a Squirrel Feeder and Wildlife Camera! Who Will Come Visit?
Mrs. Barnes Kinders and Firsties Having Some Friday Fun!
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Meals to Remain Free For ConVal Students This Year!
Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders is pleased to announce that the United States Department of Agriculture will continue to offer free breakfasts and lunches to all ConVal students through the end of the 2021-22 school year.
“We are so happy to be able to offer this resource to all of our students for another year,” said Superintendent Rizzo Saunders. “Even though meals will be available to students regardless of qualification status, I cannot stress enough how important it is for parents to fill out an application. Doing so allows families to determine if they are eligible for a number of other significant benefits.”
Families that complete an application will have the opportunity to learn about their potential eligibility for other benefits, including discounted or waived academic testing and college application fees, reduced cost broadband internet access and the pandemic EBT program.
Data from the program is also used to determine the amount of funding that is provided to the district for programs, such as Title I and e-rate reimbursement, which is used to fund technology. Additionally, the data is used by other federal and private grant foundations to award funding to the district, as well as towns within the district.
Only one application should be completed per household.
For more information about the program, please email Lori Schmidt at lschmidt@conval.edu
Questions regarding dietary concerns or meals should be directed to Katelyn Moore at conval@freshpickscafe.com.
Souhegan Valley Boys & Girls Club! Find out more about Before & After School Care at GES!
News from the Souhegan Valley Boys and Girls Club!
Looking for Before or After School care for your children? Check out the Boys & Girls Club! They have different options to meet the needs of all our families-come one day a week or all 5! They also have a punch card for occasional use! The Club is up and running and accepting registrations for before and after school care at GES. The program will once again serve Greenfield, Francestown and Hancock students. Before school care is available from 6:00am-8:20am and After School care is available from 3:20pm until 6:00pm. Registration information can be found on the Club’s website www.svbgc.org If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Alyssa Nykanen at anykanen@svbgc.org or Catherine Kendall at ckendall@svgbc.org.
Connect with us!
Email: croy@conval.edu
Website: https://ges.convalsd.net/
Location: 860 Forest Road, Greenfield, NH 03047, USA
Phone: 603-547-3334
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greenfield-Elementary-School-532738607668635
Twitter: @ges_royc