Peterborough Elementary School

June 7, 2024

Dear Families,

I hope this newsletter finds you well.

Today we had a great field day! Thank you goes out to Mrs. Tanya Morris for planning an incredible day! Students and staff had a blast. Thanks to all the parents and family members who volunteered and supported us today. Students spent the morning playing Cosmic Bowling, Drip-Drip-Drop, Dance Party, and more. In the afternoon students and staff were treated to Kona Ice (thanks to the PES-PTO).

Next week looks to be a super busy week for our last week before summer starts. Classes have several end-of-the-year activities planned, including several walking field trips. Please remember to get the field trip permission slips in.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL:

PRE-K: Thursday, June 13th will be the last day for students in our First Friends Pre-K program. Friday, June 14th is the last day for students in grades K-4- dismissal is at 12:15.

I hope everyone has a great weekend,

Larry Pimental

Updated Spring Calendar

June 10- Step Up Day at SMS for 4th Graders

June 12- Reading with Ribby in Keene

June 13- 4th Grader Celebration (1:00); Last Day for Pre-School

June 14- Last day of school (K-4)- Dismissal 12:15; report cards going home.

Field Day Photos

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A Message from the District

In fulfillment of one of the objectives in its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, the ConVal School District is conducting an equity audit.

You have the opportunity to participate in an open-invitation focus group for all families. There will be four focus groups: one for all families, one devoted to families of color, one for families with children receiving special education services, and one for families with children identifying as LGTBQ+. Each focus group session will last about 60-90 minutes. All participants' identities will be confidential and anonymous.

Your voice and your student’s voice are very important in this process. Please consider one or more of the following (click the times for Zoom link):

Monday, June 10- Focus Group 1- Open Call: 9:00 am - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Tuesday, June 11- Focus Group 2- Families of Color: 9:00 am - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, June 12- Focus Group 3- Families with Students receiving Special Education Services: 9:00 am - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Thursday, June 13- Focus Group- Families with students identifying LGTBQ+: 9:00 am - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Family Engagement Survey

Below is a brief survey from the Family Engagement Leadership Team (FELT). This survey aims to gather information from families about the family engagement opportunities PES has held over the 2023-2024 school year. Thank you for taking the time to respond and help improve our partnerships with families.

FELT Survey

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Reading With Ribby Update

Thanks to all the students who participated in the Reading With Ribby Challenge. Over 100 students completed the challenge and will be receiving a T-shirt and a family pass to a Keene Swampbats baseball game. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12th at Aulmni Field in Keene. Parents are asked to arrive by 5:15pm at the latest. Parking lots fill up fast, and the parade will start promptly at 5:50pm. We don't want anyone to miss the parade! Students will meet their schools behind the big green grandstands. Look for the PES sign and banner!