Eagle Eye Tribune

Antrim Elementary School - June 20, 2024

Letter to AES Commuunity and Families

Dear Antrim Elementary School Community,

As we bring this school year to a close, we have so much to celebrate. This first year for me at Antrim Elementary has been one I will never forget. I am incredibly proud of the staff and students here at AES and the focus and determination they have shown over the course of this year. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the staff who work tirelessly every day to ensure every child is supported, cared for, and is growing or making progress. The children have shown remarkable growth this year, both developmentally and academically.

Witnessing our students grow, learn, and thrive under the guidance of our dedicated teachers and staff has been a source of immense joy and pride. Your commitment to their education and well-being is truly appreciated. It has been an honor getting to know so many of the children at Antrim Elementary. Thank you for trusting us to provide teaching and learning to your child this year. It has indeed been a privilege.

The support we have felt from the community has been amazing. Getting to know the community this year has been an honor. We have initiated many programs to expand student learning during the school day, such as the cooking club, the weavers, Lunch with Lions, and the photojournalism club. These initiatives, made possible with the support of the Lions Club, have only just begun. Our Winter Feast with the students and staff, and community events such as Books and Cooks and the STEM Night were extremely well attended, and we have received fantastic feedback. We look forward to expanding these options next year and incorporating more community partners into our learning.

I would like to extend a special thank you to our PTO, a small but mighty group of families who continuously support the staff and students in so many ways, both financially and by donating their time. We look forward to growing our PTO next year.

Academic progress has been noteworthy, and one of the many visible indicators is through our assessments. Literacy performance on district assessments has improved, and our state assessment scores in both math and literacy have shown significant improvement in 3rd and 4th grades this year. We also enjoyed bringing our music program to you through our concert at Town Hall and look forward to more exhibitions of student learning next year.

While this year is coming to a close, we already have our eyes set on next year. This past week was spent with staff in professional development, reflecting on 2023-2024 and setting goals for next year. During the 2024-2025 school year, we aim to increase opportunities for play, collaboration between staff and students, critical thinking, and making learning visible inside and outside the school building.

Please take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy quality moments with your family. We eagerly look forward to welcoming our staff, students and families back in the fall, ready to embark on another exciting year of growth and learning.

Have a wonderful summer,

Beth Gibney

Principal Antrim Elementary

Antrim Eagles

To my amazing Eagles of Antrim Elementary, thank you for all your hard work throughout the school year. I am so honored to be your principal. I would like to wish you all the very best summer vacation possible, and I look forward to welcoming you all back, refreshed, for what will be an exciting, new academic year.

2024-2025 at a Glance

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While we are just closing the 2023-2024 school year, planning has been underway for the 2024-2025 year for quite some time. I want to share some important information and start of the year dates so you can mark your calendars early.

Classroom and Teacher Assignments

As I know, families are anxious to learn who their child will have for a teacher in the fall. Please be patient as enrollment fluctuates and new students join our community and students re-enroll to AES for 2024-2025. I am excited to welcome everyone and want to make sure information is accurate. I will be sending out classroom and teacher assignments during the first week of August. Thank you for your patience.

New Enrollments

If your family is new to Antrim, have a child who is of preschool age, kindergarten age or are looking to Antrim Elementary School; please contact Melissa Gatto at the Conval School District SAU office for enrollment information.

Melissa Gatto

Administrative Assistant-Student Services

Contoocook Valley School District (ConVal), SAU1

106 Hancock Rd. Peterborough, NH 03458

603-924-3336 Ext 2032

mgatto@conval.edu