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As part of our commitment to providing the best possible support and resources for students receiving special education services, we invite you to participate in the annual Parent Involvement survey conducted by the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED).

This brief survey is to gauge the level of parent involvement in our schools and how it contributes to improving services and outcomes for children with special education. The survey window is April 11-May 23, 2025.  All responses are anonymous. To access the survey, visit [**this link**](https://nhdoe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5yvuRlQqBYtkTMa) on the NHDOE website.

Please complete a separate survey for each child receiving special education services in your family. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education.

Please Take the Parent Involvement Survey

Are you or someone you know looking to make a career change, find summer work, or secure a job closer to home?

The Town of Peterborough Economic Development Authority, the ConVal School District, and the Greater Monadnock Collaborative have partnered to bring you this first annual event!

Bring your resume and meet with 26+ employers who have already RSVP'd. You'll even have the opportunity to have an initial interview with most of them.

Visit the event’s website to learn more about the participating employers: [tinyurl.com/MonadnockJobs](https://townofpeterborough.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc5d591411f0887c5a025cc47\&id=ad5136f7ae\&e=06aa1767de).

Monadnock Job & Career Fair April 17

The ConVal School District Special Education Department will be holding a Preschool Child Check Clinic for 3- and 4-year old children living in the towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Antrim Elementary School with appointments between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

The purpose of the clinic is to identify 3-4 year old children who may need further evaluation/consideration for special education services.  Parents who have concerns about their child's development in the areas of speech, language, cognitive, motor, social, play skills, vision, or hearing should **call Melissa Gatto at 924-7503 x2032 to register** for the clinic.

Pre-registration is required.  The child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Pre-School Child Check April 2

The 2025 District Choral Festival took place in the ConVal Gym on Wednesday, March 19.

The concert demonstrated the strength of the district-wide music program, covered a wide variety of musical styles, and showcased the diverse musical talents of ConVal students at different levels.

The final number was an all-singer rendition of "Truly Brave," a special mash-up of two great songs: "Brave" by Sara Bareilles and "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper.

It brought together choral ensembles from Great Brook, South Meadow, and ConVal Regional High School, as well as singers from Antrim Elementary, Dublin Consolidated, Francestown Elementary, Greenfield Elementary, Hancock Elementary, Peterborough Elementary, Pierce, and Temple Elementary Schools.

Thank you to the music teachers Patrick Cogan, Elisabeth Fortin, Elora Harvey, Ed Lowy, Brian Moore, Jacqueline Neilssen, and Hannah Petrick for putting together an evening of vocal music that delighted the district-wide audience.

2025 District Choral Festival

Kindergarten registration and screening for the southern tier of the ConVal School District will be held on Tuesday, March 18, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at Peterborough Elementary School, 17 High Street, in Peterborough.

The registration is for children living in the towns of Dublin, Greenfield, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple.

Pre-registration for this event is required. Please call Melissa Gatto at (603) 924-7503 ext. 2032 to schedule an appointment time.

The child must be accompanied to the registration and screening by a parent or legal guardian and must be five years old by September 30, 2025.

A snow date for the event is scheduled for Friday, March 21, at the same time and location.

Kindergarten Registration March 18

Thank you to all the voters who expressed their support for the ConVal School District on March 11, 2025. The detailed vote outcomes for each of the 11 warrant articles and ConVal School Board positions can be accessed [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/11yyuhLffoVf4eSvz-ntVRg_aYQjhq1ao/view).

2025 District Vote Results

All inhabitants of the Contoocook Valley School District, consisting of the Towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple, who are qualified to vote in District affairs, are invited to participate in Voting Day on March 11, 2025.

The voting locations and times are as follows:

*   Antrim: Town Hall, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Bennington: Town Hall Gym, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Dublin: Town Hall, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Francestown: Town Hall, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Greenfield: Greenfield Elementary School, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Hancock: Meeting House, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Peterborough: Community Center, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Sharon: Meeting House, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Temple: Town Hall, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Please check with your town to confirm this schedule.

March 11 Is Voting Day

Kindergarten Registration

District News

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Francestown Elementary School

April 25, 2025 "Points of P.R.I.D.E." Newsletter

Once again, students at Francestown Elementary School celebrated *Outdoor Lion’s Learning*, this time with a focus on the wonders of water. In April's session, students explored the connections between pollinators in the garden and the health of nearby water.

With the help of Kara from the Harris Center, students examined macro aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates, learning how these creatures play a vital role in the environment. They then made their way to the river, equipped with nets, hoping to catch some of their own. We were in luck! The students discovered caddisflies, dragonfly nymphs, tadpoles, and even fish.

To wrap up the day, students worked with local artist Julie Brown to complete a mural.

April Outdoor Lion's Learning

students look for macro invertebrates in the water

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April 18, 2025 "Points of P.R.I.D.E." Newsletter

We’re excited to welcome artist Julie Brown to Francestown Elementary School! Julie worked with our students to create a beautiful mosaic mural that reflects our Outdoor Lion’s Learning experiences and celebrates the vibrant FES community.

Earlier this year, students submitted sketches inspired by their learning and our natural surroundings. Julie thoughtfully combined these designs into a single piece of artwork. The final mural will be a symbol of our students’ connection to the world around them and the strong sense of community we share at FES.

**Special thank you to the New Hampshire Environmental Educators (NHEE). The grant money given to support OLL has brought Julie Brown to our school.**

NHEE Brings Artist in Residence to FES

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April 11, 2025 "Points of P.R.I.D.E." Newsletter

Students sit together to play a game called *Guess My Number*. One student secretly chooses a number on the number line, while the others take turns asking questions to narrow down the possibilities. Questions like "Is it greater than 10?" or "Is it an even number?" help develop number sense. It’s a simple and fun game to try at home!

Kindergarten Plays Guess My Number

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April 4, 2025 "Points of P.R.I.D.E." Newsletter

Francestown Elementary School would like to extend our thanks to Jenna and Kara from the Harris Center for Conservation Education for visiting our school on the evening of April 2. Their engaging presentation began in the multipurpose room, where around 65 Francestown Elementary community members learned about the fascinating adaptations of owls and the unique calls that help identify them in the wild.

Following the indoor session, participants ventured into the woods for a nighttime exploration in search of these elusive birds. While the group enthusiastically tried their hand at barred owl calls, the owls remained out of sight. Still, the experience brought to mind the beloved book _Owl Moon_ and its message of patient wonder: "Not today but maybe next time."

A Harris Center Owl Prowl Comes to FES

School News

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SAT Testing Day

Francestown Elementary

Owl Prowl with the Harris Center

PTO Meeting

Julie Brown: Artist in Residence

OLL Day

1/2 Harris Center Visit

1/2 Cornucopia Project

PRIDE Meeting

Community Lunch

Spring Hike with Betsy Hardwick at Farrington Road Trailhead

Spring Recess

Events

[Fuel Assistance Program](https://www.snhs.org/services/fuel-assistance) (click "See Income Eligibility" to see if you qualify)

[Electric Energy Assistance](https://www.snhs.org/services/electric-energy-assistance) (click "See Eligibility" to see if you qualify)

[Community Wood Bank](https://grapevinenh.org/community-wood-bank/)[](https://www.snhs.org/services/fuel-assistance)


Energy Assistance Programs

[Free & Reduced Lunch Application](https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new) (follow the online prompts)

[Free & Reduced Lunch Application](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdZB8Ig0rfKvFBwq7bVnGjRbRCbtMx5R/view?usp=drive_link) (fill out the .pdf form, then print)


Free & Reduced Lunch Information

Assistance Programs

FES students study aquatic invertebrates

students work on placing times on the mosaic

Students Create a Mosaic to Represent FES

Preparing for The Children in the Arts celebration

Students play the glockenspiel

Students study different materials

Students create an area model with glow sticks

Crazy 8's Math Club

At the Concord Capital Center of the Arts

November Outdoor Lions' Learning

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### Our Vision

In the ConVal community, all learners will achieve academically, act thoughtfully, and contribute to the larger society.

### Our Mission

To guide children to become critical thinkers, engaged learners, and respectful, contributing citizens, fostered by a cooperative effort between school and community.


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