Tues 11/23/21 - Coffee with the Principal, 7:30-8am

Weds - Fri 11/24-11/26 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

Weds 12/1/21 - Trimester 1 Ends

Thurs 12/2/21 - Trimester 2 Begins

Fri 12/10/21 - Report Cards Emailed to Parents

Sat 12/11/21 - PTO Santa Breakfast @ CCS

Weds 12/15/21 - Chichester School Board Meeting, 6pm

Thurs 12/23/21 - Early Release (dismissal begins at 12:42pm)

12/24/21-1/3/22 - Holiday Break

Tues 1/4/22 - First Day back from Holiday Break

Weds 2/9/22 - 22-23 Kindergarten Information Night (snow date 2/23/22)

Fri 3/25/22 - Report Cards Emailed to Parents

Mark your calendars!

Please join us here at CCS Tuesday, November 23rd from 7:30-8:00am for our third Coffee with the Principal! We'll be brainstorming ideas for upgrading the CCS playground design process. I'll see you in the gym that morning!

**kids are welcome!**

Family activities can help children do well in school. Spending just a few minutes a week can make a big impact. Pick 2-3 from this list each week and have fun!

We'd love to see your photos of you and your families putting some of these ideas into practice! Share photos of your participation for upcoming newsletters to Laurie Jaquith ljaquith@sau53.org. Thank you!

• Talk about your day. Who learned something new today? Students and adults are always learning.
• Pick a word of the day and challenge family members to use it in a sentence.
• Use drive time in the car to review spelling words and math facts.
• Have your student write the grocery list for the week.
• Use the grocery receipt to calculate the cost of different food categories: fruits, meats, dairy, etc.
• Alternate movie night with a family reading night. Take turns reading out loud to each other.
• Work on a puzzle together.
• Talk about careers with your child. What are they interested in doing?
• Exercise, getting enough sleep and talking about problems - all help when feeling stress.
• Build vocabulary - work on a crossword puzzle together.
• Spelling patterns - work though some word searches together.
• How many ways can you write a number, 1+3, 2+2, 6-2 (all make 4)
• Turn chores into a game. Number the chores, then roll a dice to see which one you have to do.
• Share a fun memory with your child. Look through photos that may have captured that moment.
• Positivity is powerful. Compliment your child on good behavior and attitude.
• Have your child plan a meal and help prepare it.
• Write notes to each other, especially during very busy times. Leave in a place your child can find it - lunch box, coat pocket, under their pillow.

Santa Breakfast will be Saturday December 11th from 8 to 10 am at CCS. Come have a pancake breakfast with your friends and neighbors, do some crafts, and take a picture with the big guy himself!

We are in need of volunteers to help set up Friday evening and Saturday early morning, as well as take down Saturday late morning. We could also use additional hands for helping with arts and crafts. Please let us know if you're interested in helping out at all! Please reach out to Alissa Mullen at alisa.m.mullen@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering for this event.

**Per the school's current mask policy, masks will be required for this event**

Chichester Central School will once again be offering instructional basketball for its younger students. We will be offering this program for grades K – 4. This is a great opportunity to learn the game and have a lot of fun. If your daughter is currently playing on the 3/4 Girls team you can still sign her up for this as well.

Elementary Basketball will be held on Saturdays 1/8 through 2/19. Time may vary as there are games for the 3/4 Girls team and 5/6 Boys Team that have yet to be scheduled.

I am looking for parents that are interested in helping out. You will need to have fingerprints on file at the school. If you are interested please email me at acipriano@sau53.org.

Players will practice, perform drills, and have controlled scrimmages to give them a real focus on the basics of basketball and help them develop their skills. Most of all they’ll have FUN!

There will be a $15.00 cost to cover the expense of the shirts the player will get to keep.

Lastly, all those participating must have updated physicals on record with the school’s nurse. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at 798-5651 or email me at acipriano@sau53.org.

Can’t wait to see the kids out there having a great time.

Tony Cipriano

Athletic Director

Since 2016 Chichester Central School has participated in Operation Kid Sight sponsored by the

Epsom-Chichester Lions Club. Trained volunteers from the Lions Club screen students for

possible vision problems. All students must have written permission from a parent or guardian.

The process is quick and non-invasive. The Spot screening device (camera) is held about 3

feet from the child's face and the test consists of an instant scan (like a photograph) of the

child's eyes to determine the possible presence of any eye disorders. Results are available

immediately and are sent home with each student. After the screening, students leave with a

lion coloring sheet.

Open to students through grade 12

access code: Chichester2022

For more information, contact:

Ruth Bidwell at rbidwell@sau53.org

Chris Gagnon at cgagnon@sau53.org

*This is a town sponsored event, and is not organized through CCS*

Thank you!

vburke@sau53.org

2nd Shift Full-time Custodian at Chichester Central School: Monday through Friday, 2pm - 10pm. (Temporary position with anticipation of becoming full time).

Job Summary: Custodial duties include, but are not limited to: nightly cleaning, sweeping, and mopping of classrooms, emptying trash, snow removal, setting up for events and other tasks assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Experience as a school custodian is preferred, but not necessary. Ability to work independently is a must, but also able to respectfully interact with students, teachers, and members of the public when they are present in the building. Attention to cleanliness and detail is a must.

To apply, please contact Rob Hearne, Facilities Manager. rhearne@sau53.org

Chichester Central School

219 Main Street

Chichester, NH

(603) 798-5651

Substitutes:

We're always looking for more people to come join our sub list! If you're interested in being a part of our team, please reach out to Vicki Burke at vburke@sau53.org or 798-5651.