May 24, 2012
SCHOOL NEWS:
On Monday, May 28th there
is NO SCHOOL in honor of Memorial Day.
5th Grade Artist in
Residence:
The fifth grade students invite you to
their "Comic Creation" showcase on Thursday, May 31st
at
6:30 pm
in the Tom Mansfield Gymnasium. Mr. Bennett, our Artist in Residence, will
speak about the project and then there will be time to walk around, talk with
the student comic artists, and see their comic books.
NH-based cartoonist, musician, and
educator Marek Bennett leads discovery-based Comics Workshops for all ages
throughout New England and the world beyond! His comics career has included
drawing (and self-syndicating) the weekly newspaper strip “Mimi’s Doughnuts”,
publishing his quasi-semi-quarterly Mimi’s Doughnuts Zine, serving as the
Official Cartoonist of New Hampshire’s Weeks Act Centennial, and drawing
comics with artists of all ages in Central America and Eastern Europe. His
website is: www.marekbennett.com
School Spirit Day:
The final Spirit Day is Sports' Team
Dayand is tomorrow, May 25th. Students may wear their
favorite sports team memorabilia or their own team uniform! The usual rules
apply for hats.
Enlisted/Retired Military
Personnel:
Once again New Boston Central School
will be having a Memorial Day celebration at 9 AM on Wednesday, May 30th.
We invite all veterans from any branch of the military as well as currently
enlisted members of the military to attend the program as special
guests. There is a small breakfast at 8:30 am for those attending. We also
would like to recognize any families who have deployed loved ones at this
time. Please call the office at 487-2211 to let us know you would like to
attend the ceremony/ breakfast.
PTA NEWS:
It is hard to believe that yet another
school year is coming to a close! This school year the NBCS PTA met and
exceeded many of its 2011-2012 fundraising goals thanks to its dedicated
volunteers and supporters. In early May we celebrated staff appreciation week
with a delicious luncheon for the NBCS staff. Community members provided the
NBCS staff with an amazing menu with old favorites like the, "I dream of you
all year long" key lime pie and new favorites such as the, "May I have another
bowl please?" butternut squash soup. Many thanks are extended to NBCS
Kindergarten teacher, Nancy Biederman, for the use of her room for the
luncheon. A BIG thank you to all who provided the delicious food and
necessary supplies. And a special thank you to Lynn O'Brien, Leslie Delisle,
Laurin Comeau, and Kerri Kelley for their help with luncheon set up, service,
and clean up.
The NBCS PTA is already busy preparing
and revising events and activities for the 2012-2013 school year. Our
election of officers was held during our May meeting. We are pleased to
announce the following NBCS PTA officers:
Melissa Buckley, President
Debbie DeGroot, Vice President
Jill Clinton, Treasurer
Kary Jencks, Secretary
We are still seeking fabulous folks to
volunteer to coordinate the following:
* NBC Picture Day - requires
approximately two full days of volunteer time
* Curriculum Enrichment - this program
can be shared between two or more volunteers. Most of the volunteer time is
spent confirming outside speakers as well as hosting them during the school
day for which they are scheduled to speak.
* Magazine Drive - it starts right at
the beginning of the school year and thanks to previous coordination from
Kristen Freeman, it is our most successful fundraiser. This program can be
shared between two or more volunteers.
Do not miss this opportunity to be part
of a great organization in town!
The NBCS PTA meets the 3rd Wednesday of
each month. We encourage you to join us at our next meeting in September at
7:00 pm in the school library.
Kickoff to Summer 5K:
Kickoff To Summer 5k, In Memory of Dave
Cramb, will be held on June 16th. We have something for everyone!
Run, walk, 1 mile run (kids 12 and under) and the kids mad dash (kids 8 and
under).You can register online at www.running4free.com
or look at our website for more information, www.kickofftosummer5k.com.
As a way to bring attention to the 5K Kick-off to Summer event and to
encourage student participation in the mad dash, the mile run, or the 5K run,
NBCS students are doing an event called "Walk/Run Your Way To The 5K".
Students will be running and walking a 1/5 mile course during recesses for 4
weeks leading up to the race. At the end of each day, teachers tally
student's laps and report the total mileage for the week to Mrs. Moulton on
Fridays. During the first week, students from grades Readiness through 5th
logged an impressive 1,235 miles. We can't wait to see what the total will be
this week with 6th graders back from camp. We are in need of volunteers--any
amount of time is appreciated!
RECREATION
NEWS:
Summer Camp Coolio is 9 weeks of fun
beginning June 25th. You can register by the day or week either
online or at the Recreation office.
Summer Basketball Clinic for grades 1-6
will be the week of June 25-29 in the school gym. The cost is $40 for the
week for boys and girls.
Go to www.challengersports.com
to register for our Multi-Sport camp in July and Soccer camp in August.
The Recreation Department has a new
phone number, 487-2880. This is a direct line to our building. The Town Hall
number has also changed to 487-2500. Please make note of these changes.
COMMUNITY
NEWS:
Little People’s Depot Preschool
Openings:
Little People’s Depot Preschool has openings
in the 3 Year Old Program for the 2012/13 school year. Classes are held
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:15 – 11:15 am. For more information please call
487-5561 or visit the website at www.littlepeoplesdepot.net.
Tri-Town United Travel Soccer
Tryouts:
Tri-Town United Travel Soccer is holding
tryouts for the Fall 2012/Spring 2013 Season on June 19th & 21st
at Sarette Field in Goffstown. Check in is at 5:30 and tryouts are
from 6:00 - 7:00. Players will need to fill out a tryout form which can be
found on the website www.tri-towntravelsoccer.com.
All players should come prepared with cleats, shin guards, water and a ball.
For more information about Tri-Town United Travel Soccer please visit the
website or contact club president Hugh Dubrulle at 497-4272.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
5/25 Sports Team Spirit Day
5/28 Memorial Day, NO
SCHOOL
5/30 Memorial Day Program,
9:00 am
5/31 5th
Grade Performance, Gym,
Dress Rehearsal, 8:30 am
Performance, 6:30 pm
6/7 5th
Grade Field Trip, Boston Freedom Trail, 8:30 – 4:30 pm
6/8 R/1st
Grade Field Trip, Odiorne State Park, 8:30 – 3:30 pm
6/12 6th
Grade Step Up Day, MVMS, 8:15 – 10:50 am
6/12 Readiness’ Young
Author’s Night, Library, 6:30 pm
6/13 School Board Meeting,
Library, 7:00pm
6/14 4th
Grade Field Trip, Flume/Cannon Mountain, 8:15 – 5:00 pm
6/15 3rd
Grade Field Trip, Newburyport Whale Watch, 8:00 – 5:15 pm
6/18 6th
Grade Promotional Exercises,
5:30 pm
6/20 Last Day of School,
Early Release, 12:00 pm