October 1: Facilities Committee Kick-Off Meeting (6:30pm)

October 1 - 3: Fall Book Fair

October 3: Fall Festival, Sponsored by PTO (4:00-6:00pm)

October 6: Off-Site Evacuation Drill (9:00am)

October 7 & 8: Visits to NL Fire Department for Fire Prevention Week

October 10: No School for Teacher Professional Development

October 13: No School for Columbus Day

October 15: Chad Denning Memorial Walk/Bike to School Day TENTATIVE (Rain Date: 10/16)

October 15: Open House (5:00-6:00pm)

October 31: Halloween Parade (1:00pm) and Assembly from the NL Barn Playhous (1:40pm)

November 4: Student Flu Clinic (date change)

Happy October, everyone!

As we close out my first full month here at KRES-NL, I want to share how happy I am to be part of this school. In just these few weeks, I’ve had the chance to see the dedication of our staff, the joy and curiosity of our students, and the strong support of our families.

It has been a wonderful beginning, and I look forward to the rest of the year as we continue this learning journey and creating a welcoming and engaging place for all of our learners.

Warmly,
Laura Newman

GE STEM Presentation

A presentation was given to grades 4 and 5 on October 1st by volunteers from GE Aerospace.  The presentation included personal stories about their roles and how education has shaped their careers.  The goal of the presentation was to inspire students and discuss the importance of education and STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math) fields.

Fire Prevention Days: October 7 & 8 

The local fire department will be providing our students with an interactive fire prevention lesson. This is a great opportunity to talk as a family about what to do if there is an emergency in your home. Fewer and fewer homes have landlines, so it's no longer as simple as teaching your child to pick up the phone and call 911. Some things to consider with your child(ren):

• How can they call for help if there is an emergency and there isn't an adult around or the adult is unresponsive?  Do they know how to unlock and use your phone?

• Do they know their street address or is it written somewhere in the home for them to easily find? It is recommended to have this displayed on the refrigerator or somewhere else that is easily accessible for kids.

• Is there a neighbor's house who they could run to for help if they needed? You can practice this by walking to that neighbor's house with your child and having a conversation with your child and the neighbor about their role as supportive adults. 

• Do you have an outdoor "meeting spot" where your family can find each other in the case of an emergency?

School-Wide Drills: ALICE and Off-Site Evacuation

At the end of September and early October, school counselors and teachers are working with students in classrooms to discuss the procedures in the event of an active shooter or unsafe person in or around the building. While this is scary to discuss, it is of the utmost importance that all students and staff are aware of how to react in an unsafe situation. As mentioned above, the Kearsarge School District is trained in the ALICE approach. A more detailed letter was sent via Blackboard Connect.  If you are looking for more information, click here. 

On the morning of October 6th, students will participate in an off-site evacuation drill.  Students in Pre-K, Kindgerten, and Grade 1 will walk with their teachers to St. Andrews Church.  Students in Grades 2-5 will walk with their teachers to Colby Sawyer.  Once students have arrived and are accounted for, they will return to school.  If you know your student may be late to school, please wait to drop off them off until students and staff return to the KRES-NL campus at around 9:45 AM.

Walk to School Day

The former New London Recreation Director, Chad Denning, dedicated his tenure to facilitating and encouraging our community's health and well-being.  He advocated for sidewalks to be built so that students could travel safely to school, and he was a valued and vibrant member of our school community.  We are excited to honor his legacy with our annual Walk/Bike to School Day tentatively on October 15 (rain date of 10/16).  Please be sure to complete the form by Monday, October 13th, if you DO NOT want your bus-riding student to participate  (other students not wanting to participate may arrive to school as they normally do).  This opt-out form will be sent home with your child in the next week.  

Running Club

The running club will start on October 7th, after school!  Join Mr. Angus, Miss Graf, Mr. Rainville, and Mrs. Garcia for some running fun.  This club is for students in grades 2-5.  

Lost and Found 

The lost and found rack is accumultating sweatshirts, jackets and even in these short few weeks continues to grow!  If your child is missing an item please have them look for their missing item in our lost in found in the MPR.  We'll put items out during the open house on October 15th, as well.  

Volunteering... Think Ahead 

If you would like to volunteer for a school event, upcoming field trip,❄️ winter activities❄️, or something in the classroom, please reach out to reach to Tamra Kinzer (TKinzer@kearsarge.org, or 603-526-2051).  Tamra will schedule anyone interested for fingerprinting (the SAU is no longer taking walk-ins).  Currently, scheduling for fingerprinting can occur on Tuesday morning or Thursday afternoon.   Turnaround for fingerprinting is 2-3 weeks, so please plan ahead if there is a specific event that you hoped to help with.   Thank you! 

Wellness Class

At the end of the month, grade five (5) will be learning about the various changes associated with puberty.  A letter from our Wellness teacher, Ms. Williams, will be emailed out mid-month with more information about the lessons associated with this unit, as well as an opt-out form.

Cougar Cubby Food Pantry

Please consider making a donation to our Cougar Cubby.  Preferred items include ready-made or easily prepared foods such as:

• Macaroni and cheese or ramen noodles

• Individually packed snack items such as granola bars

• Hannaford gift cards

Health Reminders

• Families are encouraged to communicate directly with our school nurse regarding any health concerns, so appropriate actions can be taken to support the wellness of each student and our school community. Please reach out to our School Nurse, Margaux Nichols, at mnichols@kearsarge.org if you have any questions.

• Please make sure all health records, including required medical examinations, are on file.

• Additional information can be found on the district website at this link: https://www.kearsarge.org/district/krsd-health-and-wellness-information

Cafe Services

• Breakfast $2.25/Lunch $3.50/Milk $.65

• There are Free and Reduced rates for those who qualify. Please reach out if you need assistance with this process. The Free and Reduced lunch application can be accessed at the following link: Free & Reduced Lunch. 

• Link to Fresh Picks Cafe Services information: https://www.kearsarge.org/district/fresh-picks-lunch-program/links/fresh-picks-lunch-menu

• You can also contact Melina Cochran at fsd@kearsarge.org.

Annual Online Student Forms 

Forms are required and must be reviewed and submitted yearly, even if there are no changes. We appreciate your assistance in completing this process as soon as possible.

How to Access the Forms:

1) Log into your PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Portal Account: PS Portal Link

2) Click Forms in the menu to the left

3) Begin the first form

1P: KRSD Appendix D for Parents

Required forms include:

• Appendix D - Chromebook & Digital Device Use Agreement

• Demographics for Students and Contacts

• Permissions and Additional Info.

• Student Health Forms

• Any additional forms required for your student will be listed under the Parent/Guardian section

*If you do not remember your username and/or password, please email forms.help@kearsarge.org or contact Jen Nurme for assistance.