GVS Family Newsletter
November 17th, 2023
Letter attached below...
Dear School Leaders,
As the statewide assessment season begins across New Hampshire, I am writing to ask for your partnership in ensuring families receive clear and consistent information about the importance of the state assessments.
I have prepared the attached letter for parents and guardians that explains the purpose of statewide assessments, how the results are used, and how families can support their students and schools in doing their best.
Because the Department does not maintain direct contact information for families, I respectfully ask that you share the attached letter directly with parents and guardians across your district and help ensure it reaches the appropriate audiences.
Your leadership in reinforcing the value of statewide assessments is critical. Encouraging students to take these assessments seriously helps ensure we have accurate, meaningful data to support students, schools, and districts across New Hampshire.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for your efforts to support students during this important time of year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Caitlin
February 6, 2026
Dear Grantham Village School Parent/Guardian,
Each year, New Hampshire public and chartered public schools are required by state law (RSA 193-C) and federal accountability laws (Every Student Succeeds Act) to assess students using a standardized assessment. These assessments help evaluate student progress and guide instruction. To learn more, visit the New Hampshire Department of Education’s Office of Assessment webpage.
At Grantham Village School students in grades 3 through 6 will participate in the English Language Arts (Reading and Writing) and Mathematics assessments. Our 5th grade students will also be assessed in Science. Grantham Village School will administer these assessments in May. It is beneficial if you try to avoid scheduling appointments or vacations during the testing dates. Please make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and good breakfast, prior to testing. Let us know if your child will not be here on the scheduled testing date as we need to arrange for a makeup time.
