Cougar Pride News
Conway Elementary School - February 5, 2024
Hello Cougar Families!
We have had a busy couple of weeks. There is a lot going on in all of our classes. Please be sure that your student is in school on time, everyday so that they can get the absolute most out of their time in school. We have two weeks before our February break so there is a lot to do between now and then!
We have our Winter Activities day on Tuesday. Please be sure your student has all that they will need to be able to participate. Even on other days, students need winter gear for recess. Students should have a coat, snow pants, hat, mittens, warm socks and boots! We want everyone to have fun playing outside and for that to happen they need to be warm. See below for pictures of some outdoor fun!
Every School Day Counts
It is so important that students are here every day because every school day counts. Students are much more successful academically when they are in school on a consistent basis, but they are also more successful socially as it takes time to build strong relationships with their teacher and peers.
School hours are 9:00AM - 3:15PM. If your child is going to be absent, please be sure to call the main office, prior to 9:00AM to let us know. The number is 603-447-3369.
Support Your Child to be Successful in School
Help your child understand that school is their very first job!
- Make great school attendance a priority for your child.
- Talk to your child about the importance of daily attendance in every class and how it helps his/her learning.
- When students miss so much school they will not be prepared for Kindergarten, learning to read by the third grade, failing courses in middle school and dropping out of high school.
Help your child develop good habits
- Help your child practice good daily habits like:
- finishing homework and placing it in his/her backpack
- laying out clothes and the backpack in the evening
- having a regular bedtime for a good night's sleep
- leaving early enough in the morning to get to school on time.
- turn off electronic devices one hour before bedtime.
- Help your child build responsibility skills by reminding them to make up any missed school work after an absence.
Community Happenings!
Important Reminders
- If you are picking up your student in the afternoons, please be sure to put out the name card up on your dashboard to be seen. Also, please keep two lanes of traffic until you reach the corner of the brown building (Music Room).
- Our main form of communication with parents is through email. Please make sure that your email is updated in PowerSchool. It is extremely important that we have all of your contact information in case of an emergency with your child. Please update any home or cell phone numbers in PowerSchool. We have found that many parents voice mailboxes are full or they have not set up their voicemail. We ask that you also update your emergency contact names and phone numbers.
- If there is a change in routine for your child's afternoon plans please communicate them with your child's teacher and the main office by sending a note into school, an email, or a phone call.
- Students may bring devices (phones, ipods, smart watches etc.) to school. However, the devices will be placed in backpacks for the duration of the school day. CES is not responsible for lost or missing items.
For any student to be able to receive free meals, families must take one of the following actions:
Enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
This program can be applied for online at: NH EASY
Submit a meal benefit application to our school district
Applications can be submitted online at: EZMealApp
Funds can be added to student accounts online at any time at: EZSchoolPay
Funds can also be added to student accounts by check made out to Conway School District submitted to Conway Elementary.
- If you are searching for affordable internet and qualify for free/reduced lunch, check out www.GetMyInternet.org!
Upcoming Events
2/6 - Winter Activities Day
2/12 - Conway School Board Meeting @ 6:30 (PD Center)
2/13 - Winter Activities Day
2/14 - Valentine's Day
2/19-2/23 - February Break
About Us
Email: k_bedley@sau9.org
Website: conwaycougars.com/home
Location: 160 Main Street, Conway, NH, USA
Phone: (603)447-3369
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConwayCougars