We have two exciting events happening this Friday. The first is the 3rd and 4th grade spelling bee. All eight classes have held their class level spelling bees and now three students from each class will advance to our school spelling bee which will be held in the gym at 1:15. Families of the 24 finalists are welcome to join us. The winner will proceed to the next level which is a state level online spelling bee. If they score well enough, they will then compete for the state title in Concord.
The second event is open to all families and we hope to see many of you here at HSS on Friday evening at 6:00 for the PTO hosted Family Contra Dance! Everyone had fun last year and there's a picture below from that event.
I am also glad to report that the construction project is on schedule and the new classrooms look beautiful already! We are looking forward to planning a ribbon cutting before school opens in the fall.
Leah Wheelan, Principal
Double Treble (the combined 3rd and 4th Grade Choruses from Hanover Street and Mount Lebanon Schools) will be presenting a concert at Mount Lebanon School at 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 1st. Students should arrive at 6:15.
Event Information
The event will last approximately 30 minutes and will also feature musical solos in addition to our chorus songs. Students should dress nicely, but comfortably. Leave the crocs and the high heels at home, please. 🙂
If you would like to donate cookies to the event, email Mrs. Beasley at cbeasley@sau88.net
(NO NUTS, please. Some gluten free cookies would be very welcome =)
Cocoa, cups and napkins will generously be provided by the PTOs of both schools!
Here is a New York Times article on lice.
Can My Child Go To School With . . .
Conjunctivitis/ Pink Eye? YES!
Lice? YES
The Flu? NO
COVID? NO
An Ear Infection? YES AND NO - Is your child comfortable? Does he or she have a fever?
A Bad Cough? YES AND NO - Constant coughing can tire anyone else but especially young children. If your child has a constant cough, it is best to keep him or her home.
Strep Throat? YES AND NO - Your child may return to school after being on antibiotics from a medical provider for 24 hours. Your child must not have a fever either.
UNCERTAIN? Please call or email me.
GREAT NEWS! The Upper Valley Smiles Program is coming to HSS on February 5 and 12th. !
This is a free dental health program for elementary school kids hosted by Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital. Through the program, your child is eligible for a dental screening and preventive dental services at no cost to you. All you have to do is to fill, sign, and return the consent forms to your child’s teacher. Please note that this program is geared towards children who have not had a dental visit in the past 6 months and not have a dentist visit scheduled in the upcoming 3 months. Forms will go home about a month before the clinic.
The registered dental hygienist can provide the following services:
âť– Dental Screening (simplified dental check-up)
âť– Toothbrush Cleaning (removal of food and plaque with a dry toothbrush)
âť– Fluoride Varnish (brush-on liquid that can help prevent cavities)
âť– Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) (brush-on combination of silver and fluoride that can help
stop cavities from getting bigger)
After your child’s visit with the dental hygienist, you will receive a follow-up letter explaining the services provided to your child and whether additional treatment is recommended. The hygienist can also help connect you to a dental professional who can provide the recommended treatment for your child, if needed.
FREE ADULT DENTAL CLINIC: FEBRUARY 9TH, 2024
No insurance or information needed
Brief medical history questionnaire
Blood Pressure Check if wanted
First Floor, Hartford State Office Building
118 Prospect Street
WRJ, VT 05001
8am-5pm
CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING SERIES
At times all parents or caregivers feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us, or how to respond to their behavior. Parenting is a lifetime journey. Circle of security benefits families with children of any age.
Meets Mondays 12:30 - 2:00 PM from February 5-26
at the Upper Valley Family Resource Center
63 Hanover Street, Lebanon, NH.
Series is free of charge.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Call: (603) 518-4325
Email: bozoganl@waypointnh.org
In good health,
Holly Maher, RN
603-448-0618