Gonic Weekly Update to Families

The day is early but so far my favorite part was watching a first grade lesson being taught by Mr. Ervin (who is subbing for Mrs. Adam today). The class was discussing the story Rumplestiltskin and listening to Mr. E use his best teacher language while most of the students were engaged was pretty cool.

The rest of the week went well as we started our new intervention groups with the world's best reading intervention team and had a lot of fun on April Fool's Day. I may have gotten a bit carried away with a prank on the office but it was all in good fun (or so at least I thought).

Grades three through five are continuing to focus on curriculum but also doing some preparation for the NHSAS testing that will take place in a few weeks. I appreciate all of the students and staff persevering through this and look forward to seeing the fruits of their labor later on in the spring.

Take care,

Greg

This is a 21+ event and is sure to be a good time. Mark it down on your calendars now and invite your friends!

According to Healthy Children.org children who spend time outside playing are:

● Physically healthier - More outdoor time is linked with improved motor

development and lower obesity rates and myopia (nearsightedness) risk.

Safely getting some sun also helps us make vitamin D that our bodies

need to stay healthy and strong.

● More engaged in learning - Playing outside promotes curiosity, creativity

and critical thinking and focus.

● More positive in behavior - Research shows that when children spent time

in natural settings they had less anger and aggression. Impulse control

also improves.

● Mentally healthier - Stress and depression are lower for all people who

spend time in nature. Children show increased focus and reduced

symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Go to the link below to read the entire article. Then make a plan to go outside

and play.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/power-of-play/Pages/playing-outside-why-its-

important-for-

kids.aspx#:~:text=More%20outdoor%20time%20is%20linked,curiosity%2C%20creativity%20an

d%20critical%20thinking.

Vicki Senter, RN, BSN

Gonic School Nurse

* Please see the attached flier for a couple of RFYL opportunities.

* What are your children doing this weekend to work on their independence?

* Link to past Gonic School and Title 1 Newsletters.

* The book fair begins April 7th. Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here:https://www.scholastic.com/bf/gonicelementaryschool

* Save the date!!! Wednesday May 28th from 5:30-7:00 Gonic Family and Celebration of Learning Night!

Gonic Elementary School

Main Office: Mrs. Tammy Hart and Mrs. Cindy Foley

Email: brown.g@sau54.org
Website: www.rochesterschools.com
Location: 10 Railroad Ave. Gonic, NH 03839
Phone: (603) 332-6487