AES Eagle Eye Tribune

May 30, 2025

Dear Antrim Elementary School Families,

As we turn the page into June, it's hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by! It has been an incredible school year filled with growth, joy, creativity, and community. I am so proud of the hard work our students and staff have put in each and every day.

Last week, we enjoyed two truly outstanding field trips that brought learning to life in the most memorable ways! Our second and third graders visited the Montshire Museum of Science, where students explored hands-on exhibits and STEM activities that sparked their curiosity and excitement. Meanwhile, our first and fourth graders had an incredible adventure at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, where they connected with New Hampshire’s wildlife and natural habitats. Both trips were filled with wonder, laughter, and learning — and we are so thankful to our staff and parent chaperones for making them such a success.

We’re not done yet! Our kindergarteners will take their own adventure this Wednesday with a trip to the Friendly Farm. This is always a favorite end-of-year experience and a wonderful way to celebrate our youngest Eagles and their love for animals and the outdoors.

We are especially proud of our fourth graders who are preparing to take flight and transition to middle school. We look forward to celebrating them at our Fourth Grade Promotion Ceremony on Friday, June 20th at 11:00 AM in the AES Gymnasium.

We also want to thank all of the families who have supported our school this year — whether by volunteering, attending events, sending in donations, or simply encouraging your child each morning. Your partnership has made all the difference.

Important End-of-Year Notes:

• Last Day of School: Our final day of school is Friday, June 20th and will be a half day, with an early release at 12:20 PM.

• Dismissal Changes: If your child’s dismissal plan will be different on the last day of school, please enter the change into PickUp Patrol to ensure a smooth and safe end-of-day process.

• Summer Reading Camp: If you haven’t yet signed up, there’s still time to enroll your child in our free Summer Reading Camp. It’s a great way to keep skills sharp and stay connected with peers.

• Report Cards: Final report cards will be sent home on the last day of school. Please let us know if you need a copy mailed or emailed.

While we still have 20 exciting days of learning, discovery, and fun ahead, I want to thank you for the continued partnership and support. Let’s make these final weeks of the school year as meaningful and memorable as the rest.

Warmly,
Beth Gibney
Principal, Antrim Elementary School

6/2 - 4th Grade Fly Up Day

6/4 - GBS Family Night @ 5:15 pm (for parents and caregivers of current 4th graders)

6/5 - Kindergarten Field Trip - Friendly Farm

6/13 - Field Day (rain date 6/16)

6/20 - Fourth Grade Celebration and Last day for students (early dismissal at 12:20)

Antrim Eagles soared at the Children and the Arts parade. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

The ABC Countdown to summer continues to be a lot of fun and is providing us lots of opportunities to enjoy working with one another in these last weeks of school. Two of the highlights for our class were Experiment Day and Game Day. Both days gave students the opportunity to work closely with a partner and work on taking turns, being a good sport and having fun!

Great Brook Family Night

Kindergarten: This was our last week of classroom counseling lessons this year! We finished our bullying prevention unit with a lesson about being upstanders. Students learned the difference between bystanders and upstanders. We discussed the four ways bystanders can become upstanders by helping to stop bullying: be a buddy, interrupt, speak out (refuse), and/or tell an adult (report). Students reviewed a variety of scenarios and identified ways bystanders intervened and became upstanders to help stop bullying.

1st Grade: In this week’s lesson, your child learned and practiced ways to make amends to start to solve a problem. If disagreements or hurt feelings occur at home between siblings or family members, help your child think of a way to make amends, help others feel good, and start to solve the problem.

2nd Grade: In this week’s lesson, your child learned that after causing a problem accidentally, besides saying sorry they can do something to make the situation better for the other person. Encourage your child to think of ways to make amends or do more than say sorry after an accident.

3rd Grade: No lesson this week

4th Grade: In this week’s lesson, your child learned how to successfully solve an interpersonal problem by picking a solution that’s safe, respectful, and can work for everyone involved. Talk with your child about a time when they were able to solve a problem with a safe and respectful solution that worked for everyone involved. Describe a time when you did the same. Point out that solving problems may not always be easy, but it’s worth the effort.

Email: bgibney@conval.edu
Website: https://aes.conval.edu/

Location: 10 School Street, Antrim, NH, USA
Phone: (603)588-6371