Clark-Wilkins Elementary School

We are wishing all a wonderful and restful spring break!

Before we head into break, we need to express our gratitude for the PTA and all of our families as they recognized our hard working staff during staff appreciation week. Thank you for making this week a special one for all of our staff. From the thoughtful gestures to delicious treats - our staff felt celebrated!

We hope everyone comes back from break refreshed and ready. There is still so much wonderful learning and fun ahead!

Kathleen, Janine and Peter

• If you want to give input, please complete this form by April 24th.

• This form is for parents of current preschool, K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students.

• If any comments you shared in prior years are still concerns, please remind our team of these concerns this form as well.

• If your family is planning on moving to a new school or community next year, please reach out to kbailey@sau39.org or cdoyle@sau39.org. This helps us with our placement work.

Thank you for your support as we plan for the upcoming school year!

Sincerely,

The Clark-Wilkins Leadership Team

4th Grade

Monday May 4th kicks of the 4th grade trips to Lowell Mills, with Mrs. Hartson and Mrs. Vaillancourt's classes.

Thursday May 7th Mr. Vaupel and Mr. Wright's classes go,

Friday May 8th Mr. Kidder and Mrs. Dustin's classes round out the trip.

1st Grade

Thursday May 14th our first grade classes travel to Concord for a showing of Hare and Tortoise.

Kindergarten

Tuesday May 19th Mrs. Niland and Mrs. Marcella's classes head the K field trips to PMEC!

Wednesday May 20th will be for Mrs. Burrows, Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Webb's classes,

Thursday May 21st Mrs. Behn and Mrs. Bennett's classes will close out the trips.

*Please make sure you visit the PowerSchool Parent Portal and complete the pertinent permission form!*

All of our grades 3 and 4 students will complete NHSAS testing during the week of May 11th. Students will take ELA (reading + writing) and Mathematics assessments each morning. It is important that our students are prepared, with a good night of sleep and a breakfast in the morning, to do their best. We know that students will do a great job!

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As we head into April vacation, it’s a great time to reset, recharge, and focus on keeping our students healthy and safe. Here are a few important reminders and tips for families:

🌸Spring Health Tips

• Encourage good handwashing habits, especially during travel and outings.
• Allergy season is here—if your child experiences seasonal allergies, be sure medications are up to date and provided to the school if needed.
• Remind students to stay hydrated and get plenty of rest to keep their immune systems strong.

🧴Traveling Over Break

• Pack a small health kit: tissues, hand sanitizer, any necessary medications, and a thermometer.
• If traveling internationally, check for any recommended vaccines or health advisories ahead of time.

⏳Screen Time & Sleep

Vacation often shifts routines—try to maintain a consistent sleep schedule and balance screen time with outdoor play and physical activity.

Wishing all our families a safe, healthy, and relaxing April vacation!

Alison, Ashley, and Heather

In preparation for the murals that were voted on for Clark-Wilkins, we are asking families to help us by saving your plastic bottle caps! You can send clean caps in with your student, and we have collection boxes in the MPR!

We are excited to partner with the Amherst PTA again this year for the Bike Bus ride to school! Participants should meet at the Amherst Green at 7am to get organized, and depart by 7:20am for Clark and then Wilkins!

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The SAU39 district-wide student art show, "Cultivating Curiosity", sponsored by the Friends of the Amherst Town Library, is almost here! Our art teachers have been, as always, going above and beyond to prepare and present student artwork by May.

The opening reception will be Saturday May 9th from 12pm - 2pm at the Amherst Town Library, and the work will remain on display until May 28th!

Attention 4th Graders - April 30th is the last day to vote for your favorite Great Stone Face Nominee. Come into the Children's Room in the library and vote! Stay tuned for the 2027 list which will be available on May 1st!

Congratulations to the winners of our Summer Reading Pin Design Contest!

Big cheers to all the amazing kids who entered this year’s Summer Reading Pin Design Contest! Your “Plant a Seed, Read!” creations were bursting with imagination—sprouting stories, blooming with color, and growing some seriously cool ideas.

Thank you for sharing your creativity with us—you’ve planted something wonderful, and we can’t wait to see it keep growing all summer long!

Congratulations to our winners: Colton L., Abigail W., Nolan H., Heidi N., Lilah D., Natalie C., Henry O., Ella F.

Woodland Warriors

Become a Woodland Warrior camper and join us for a day of fun in nature. Campers will play games, explore trails and venture to find small hidden creatures in the woods!

Who: Grades K-5 When: April 27 & 28

Where: Peabody Mill Environmental Center, 66 Brook Road, Amherst

The Art Of Brain Building

Come join us after school for a fun and creative way to learn about executive functioning skills and explore how our brain skills work together to support us in daily life.

Who: Grade 1-4 When: May 5, 12, 2:45 - 4:00 pm

Where: Wilkins

• Monday, May 4th - 4th Grade Lowell Mills Trip Hartson + Vaillancourt
• Tuesday, May 5th - 4th Grade Transition Info Night for 5th grade @ AMS, 6:00pm
• Thursday, May 7th - 4th Grade Lowell Mills Trip Vaupel + Wright
• Friday, May 8th - 4th Grade Lowell Mills Trip Dustin + Kidder
• Wednesday, May 13th - Amherst PTA Meeting, 6:30pm @ Wilkins Library
• Thursday, May 14th - 1st Grade Concord Theater Trip - Hare and Tortoise
• Tuesday, May 19th - K PMEC Field Trip - Niland + Marcella
• Wednesday May 20th - K PMEC Field Trip - Benson + Burrows + Webb
• Thursday May 21st - K PMEC Field Trip - Behn + Bennett
• Monday May 18th - Fri 22nd - Spring Scholastic Book Fair Week
• Friday, May 29th - Wilkins Field Day, Rain date June 5th
• Tuesday, June 2nd - Clark Field Day, Rain date June 4th
• Tuesday, June 9th - 4th Grade Fond Farewell, 10:45am

Please visit the NEW Student Registration page of our school website to find the Pre-Registration page link for the 2026-2027 school year, and other registration information.

For questions regarding Pre-K and/or Kindergarten registration, please contact Assistant Principal Janine Metro jmetro@sau39.org or Office Manager Colleen Doyle cdoyle@sau39.org. For questions regarding grades 1-4, please contact Office Manager Kelsey Bailey kbailey@sau39.org.

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Website: https://www.sau39.org/cw
Phone: 603-673-4411
Twitter: @CWOwls