GVS Family Newsletter

Grantham Village School

75 Learning Drive

Grantham, NH 03753

603-863-1681

frontoffice@gvshawks.org

Principal: Kristen Reed

kreed@gvshawks.org

1st and 2nd graders are off to a great start as they work towards learning to tie their shoelaces (loop, swoop, and pull) in PE!

Grantham Village School's five Destination Imagination teams have been working hard and learning so much about teamwork, properties of materials, how to use tools, engineering, storytelling, research skills, improvisation, creative problem solving, independence, and performance arts! They are competing (grades 3 - 6) or showcasing (K-2) their solutions to their chosen challenges this Saturday, March 14 at Inter-Lakes Middle High School, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith. Here's a link to the tournament page: Meredith DI Tournament.

Destination Imagination Teams 2025 - 2026

Rising Stars Teams (Grades K-2):

The Laser Cobras

Challenge: Helping Hands (Early Learning)

Se (1)

Teddy (1)

Kosta (K)

Jacob (1)

Beckett (1)

Reza (1)

Manager: Sela Young-Putnam

The Pepperoni Pizzas

Challenge: Helping Hands (Early Learning)

Sloane (2)

Clara (2)

Mira (2)

Ben (2)

Thea (2)

CeCe (2)

Lennon (2)

Managers: Yvette Garnham and Emily Kearns

Competitive Teams (Grades 3-6):

The Exploding Blah Blah Kittens

Challenge: Above and Beyond (Engineering)

Nathaniel (4)

Anthony (4)

Liam (4)

Nina (4)

Henry (4)

Philipp (4)

William (4)

Team Manager: Stephanie Reardon

Dizzy Iguanas

Challenge: Win it Big (Technical)

Alexander (5)

Emery (5)

Parmis (5)

Paul (5)

Wesley (5)

Leon (5)

Team Managers: MJ Latifi and Deebee Bechta

Knights of the Square Table

Challenge: Win it Big (Technical)

Bea (5)

Nathaniel (6)

Nathan (6)

Rachel (7)

Team Manager: Stacy O’Connell

RSVP to dbailey@gvshawks.org

Reminder that it is still winter/cold and winter gear is needed for recess. It is also early spring thaw, and kids are getting wet!

* Please continue to have students bring their gear (especially boots, snow pants, mittens/gloves) to school each day. We do not have enough gear for all students who forget theirs.

* Please dry wet gear at home each evening. We do not have enough gear for students to borrow because their gear is wet.

* Also, please make sure students have a change of clothes in their bags - at a minimum: dry shoes, dry socks, maybe dry pants. We do not have clothes/shoes on hand for wet students.

• March 17 - 6:30 pm - District Chorus Concert at Lebanon Opera House
• March 18 - 6pm - School Board Meeting (GVS Music Room)
• March 27 - Report cards distributed in Alma
• March 27 - 6pm - Hobby Horse Basketball at GVS gymnasium
• March 30 - No school for students - Teacher Workday

In lunch bunches we are once again focusing on learning about anxiety and anxiety management strategies. We have read the books Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall and Something Might Happen by Helen Lester. The next book we will read will be Please Explain "Anxiety" to Me! by Laurie Zelinger, PhD and Jordan Zelinger, MS Ed. Kids will learn about the parts of their brain called the amygdala and prefrontal cortex and why their bodies feel so weird when they experience anxiety. The goal is to encourage children to "push through" those uncomfortable feelings that we feel when things are new or we don't know what to expect. We use Lynn Lyons’ philosophy and strategies about managing anxiety. To learn more about how you can support your child at home, read Lynn Lyons' book Anxious Kids Anxious Parents (we have copies you can borrow) or listen to her podcasts:

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.

Statewide assessments are an important part of a student’s core educational program. They measure student mastery of core academic skills, inform classroom instruction, and support learning recovery. In addition to classroom assignments, projects, essays, and local formative and summative assessments, statewide summative assessment results provide teachers and parents with valuable insight into students’ progress on their path toward academic success.

Grantham Village School, the Grantham School District/SAU 75, and the Grantham School Board proudly partner with various non-profit and community organizations to enrich our students' experience. Please note that while we include information about these organizations for communication and community awareness, they do not represent or act on behalf of the Grantham Village School, the Grantham School District/SAU 75, or the Grantham School Board in any official capacity.

Click the link below for the latest Lebanon Middle School news...

TBall- Ages 4 (by April 1, 2026) through 1st Grade

Rookie – Grades 1&2

Minors – Grades 3&4

Majors – Grades 5&6

Coaches needed for all ages and teams. Please consider coaching your child(s) team this Spring. Register HERE

Sponsors Needed for ALL Teams. Do you own a local business? Sponsoring a Grantham Baseball team is a great way to get your business advertised around the Lake Sunapee Region! Click Here for more information

Girls on the Run is a national organization that inspires girls, in grades 3-5, of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting.

At Girls on the Run New Hampshire, teaching critical life skills is the cornerstone of our research-based

programs. Meeting in small teams, trained volunteer coaches inspire girls of all abilities to strengthen

confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity.

Grantham’s Girls on the Run Registration IS NOW OPEN!!! – LINK HERE

Grantham’s Annual Egg Hunt will be a HOPPING good time!

1000s of Egg will be hidden around the Grantham Recreation Park (19 Shedd Rd.) Arrive early and stay after for Face Painting, Springtime Themed Crafts, and so much more. Click on the link for details.

If you or your business is looking for sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Recreation Director

Sponsors Needed for:

• The Old Home Day 5K
• Old Home Day

• Music in the Meadow 2026

• End of Summer Celebration

Sat. June 6 th 9 am – Town Wide Yard Sale

Sat, June 20 th 5 pm – Old Home Day 5K