Hey Bobcat Nation,

I want to express my appreciation to everyone for such a welcoming and enjoyable start to the school year. It has truly been a pleasure to begin the mornings and end the days with conversations and quick waves. I am proud to be part of the GBS community that is so welcoming and positive.

This week has been full of a variety of different learning opportunities for our students. Mrs. O'Connor and I have both been impressed with the engaging activities organized by staff and the focused dedication of students. Creative experiments such as using water droplets on coins to help student understand the scientific process, to students collaborating with each other as they are promoting safety in health class, there are great things happening at Great Brook.

Take a look at the content below and have a great weekend!

PS - Just hear the Home and Harvest Festival has been postponed until next weekend!

Adam Caragher, Principal ~ GBS

The NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) assessments is beginning this week. Our 7th and 8th grade students will be assessing on 9-26 and 10-3 while the 5th and 6th grade students will be assessing on 9-27 and 10-4.

Please partner with us and encourage your student(s) to...

• take them seriously.
• do their best and take their time.
• get a good night's rest prior to the assessment.
• grab breakfast, either at home or school.

Thanks for your support!

September Dates:

Monday-Thursday 9/25-9/28 - Percy Hill visits GBS

Wednesday 9/27 - Open House 5:00-6:30

Thursday 10/5 - Lion's Club Eye Screening (During School)

Monday 10/9 - No School (Professional Development Day for Staff)

Students have been working on annotations during their ELA block with Mrs. Regis. Pictured below are students having discussions that are based off of these notes.

Ever wonder what your students do during their art class? What different types of pieces have they created?

Wonder no more...Mrs. Burnham showcases student artwork on Instagram. See what the Bobcat Artists are up too!

The joint Great Brook/South Meadow volleyball team scrimmaged against the Junior Varsity CVHS team on Tuesday afternoon. All teams played well as we take a glimpse into the future of CVHS volleyball!

Thank you to our PTO for providing some new items for students to enjoy at recess!

Mrs. Halliday worked with her advisory on communication skills this week. The activity, completing a puzzle blindfolded, helped students practice precision communication and strong communication.

Students are learning about the human skeletal system during their ELP class.

Students in Ms. Cullinan's Greek Mythology class demonstrate their understanding through a presentation to their peers during class.

As many of you are aware, the School Board has contracted an organization related to the potential consolidation and reconfiguration of the ConVal School District. Here is the link to the School Board homepage that has more information to share.

ConVal School Board

16 School Street Antrim, NH 03440

603-588-6630

https://gbs.convalsd.net/