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April 18th brought the school wide performance of New Hampshire Dance Institute under the instruction of DCS alum Abbie Brown Hixson.  Thanks to the DCF for their support, it was an awesome time!

DCS students love NHDI!!

To read the April 19th edition of the "DCS Ravens' Report" from Principal Nicole Pease please click [here](https://www.smore.com/n/cm6k1)

April 19th Raven's Report

DCS students enjoyed learning about falconry and rehabilitation from Henry Walters.

Monadnock Falconry comes to DCS

The ConVal School District is excited to offer summer learning opportunities for our elementary students. 

Explore and Expand (all schools) and Title 1 (for AES, PES, Pierce and GES) will begin on July 9 and run through August 1.  The daily schedule for each program is 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday.   

Middle school Summer Academy (for all rising 5th graders) begins on July 8 and runs through August 1. Middle school Summer Academy is four days a week from 8:00 am - 12:15 pm.  A more detailed description of summer learning opportunities can be found in the registration form.  

Please use the following [link ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhLgkGivijGTxYdNkzOrtfawhj914rjDIkL0iry5DZ6oQZig/viewform?usp=sf_link)to sign up your **ri​sing 1st through 5th grade **child(ren).  An early registration will ensure that we have the staff and resources to host a robust summer learning program.  A separate email will be sent later in the month to register middle and high school students for Summer Academy.  

For questions, please contact Kathie Morrocco ([kmorrocco@conval.edu)](mailto:kmorrocco@conval.edu) and Amy Janoch ([ajanoch@conval.edu)](mailto:ajanoch@conval.edu).

Summer Learning Opportunities

To read the April 12th edition of the "DCS Raven's Report" from Principal Nicole Pease please click [here](https://www.smore.com/n/3p8g4)

April 12th DCS Ravens' Report

Delayed by one week because of the recent snowstorm, ConVal High School celebrated its paraprofessionals on April 10. The potluck lunch was provided by faculty and staff and included a wide variety of entree choices as well as many dessert options. Each paraeducator was recognized personally for their work and received individual thank you notes and gifts. The SAU was represented at the event by Superintendent Kimberly Saunders, Assistant Superintendent Ann Forrest, Director of Special Education Ben Moenter, and Director of Student Services Cari Coates.

Kimberly Saunders talks to paraprofessionals

Paraeducators Recognized at ConVal High School

Dublin Consolidated School students gathered near the gazebo on Monday to find the best viewing spot for the solar eclipse. In preparation for the event, they were given solar eclipse viewing glasses that are ISO 12312-2 certified and several crafted extra protection shields from paper plates. Everyone was clearly spellbound by this rare celestial phenomenon.

Teacher and students view the solar eclipse

Eclipse Viewing Event

For children living in the district towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple:

Date: **Wednesday, April 17, 2024**

Time: **8:00 am — 3:00 pm**

Location: **Peterborough Elementary School**

A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child.

Pre-registration is required; call Melissa at (603) 924-7503 x2032 to register.

Student must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024.

Kindergarten Registration April 17, 2024

To read the April 5th edition of the "DCS Ravens' Report" from Principal Nicole Pease please click [here](https://www.smore.com/n/537rm)

April 5th DCS Ravens' Report

DCS 3rd grade students have been learning how to knit!  They have worked hard to practice and each of them have made a warm hat.  The students are moving on to make knitted animals such as chickens and other fun creatures!

DCS 3rd grade students wearing knitted hats

DCS 3rd Graders show off their hats!

To read the March 29th edition of the "DCS Ravens' Report" from Principal Nicole Pease please click [here.](https://www.smore.com/n/eda7t)

March 29th DCS Ravens' Report

To read the March 22nd edition of the "DCS Ravens' Report" from Principal Nicole Pease please click [here.](https://www.smore.com/n/96mn8)

March 22nd DCS Ravens' Report

To read the March 15th edition of the "DCS Ravens' Report" from Principal Nicole Pease please click [here](https://www.smore.com/n/4tfny).

March 15th DCS Ravens' Report

Registration and Screening

For children living in the district towns of Dublin, Greenfield, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple:

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Time: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm

Location: Peterborough Elementary School 

Snow Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024

and

For children living in the district towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple:

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Time: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm 

Location: Peterborough Elementary School

A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child.

Pre-registration is required; call Melissa at (603) 924-7503 x2032 to register.

Student must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024.

To print out a flyer, click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CVKVvruw6OHkNiflarDGury8oJuOnPKF/view?usp=drive_link).

Photo of Kindergarten registration lawn sign

Kindergarten Registration March 19, 2024

Friday, March 8th, brought a lot of excitement to DCS.  Teachers presented a skit to the students that hinted at the title of the One School One Book, Mouse and the Motorcycle.   Students at DCS were surprised with the special delivery of the books by Dublin Police Officer Steve Dalterio, escorted by Police Chief Tim Suokko, Fire Chief Tom Vanderbilt, Volunteer Firefighter Brian Barden, and a motorcycle rider, John Albano.  Some video clips can be viewed here: [Skit](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yO6gL3zJ5wzcFLO0CxG74EJykV19AFLI/view?usp=sharing), [Mouse](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cwpNoTCvkytpSATTgChxAXn22htzwzwL/view?usp=sharing), [Book.](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ygMq6TIj0uwozTkm92Ss4m7https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yO6gL3zJ5wzcFLO0CxG74EJykV19AFLI/view?usp=shttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1ROfn9xe1AhScOZ\_9CzFHwsxEeC5i11tG/view?usp=sharingharingXEz4oePzY)

DCS kicks off One School One Book in a big way!

On Thursday, February 8, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders answered an audience question about how many instructional programs, advanced placement courses, and co-curricular opportunities have had to be cut over the last ten years at the middle school and high school levels. During the community forum devoted to the anticipated consolidation and reconfiguration of the ConVal District, school board members Dick Dunning, Alan Edelkind, Dan Harper, and Mike Hoyt responded to audience concerns over a number of related issues, ranging from school bus travel times for students to anticipated teacher job losses.

Saunders and Dunning respond to questions

Community Forum Addresses Consolidation

The ConVal School District Special Education Department will be holding a Preschool Child Check Clinic for 3- and 4-year-old children living in the towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple on **March 14, 2024** at Antrim Elementary School with appointments between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The snow date is March 21, 2024 (same time range).

The purpose of the clinic is to identify 3- to 4-year-old children who may need further evaluation/consideration for special education services.  Parents who have concerns about their child's development in the areas of speech, language, cognitive, motor, social, play skills, vision, or hearing should **call 924-7503 x2032 to register for the clinic**.

Pre-registration is required.  The child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

March 14, 2024: Preschool Child Checks

To read the January edition of the "ConVal School Nurse Newsletter," please click [here](https://www.smore.com/vn4ec-conval-school-nurse-newsletter). The covered topics include reminders about what to do when children experience an illness and information about the school district's policy and guidelines regarding head lice.

January School Nurse Newsletter

Registration and Screening

For children living in the district towns of Antrim, Bennington, Francestown, and Hancock:

Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Time: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm

Location: Antrim Elementary School 

Snow Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024

and

For children living in the district towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple:

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Time: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm 

Location: Peterborough Elementary School

A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child.

Pre-registration is required; call Melissa @ 924-7503 ext. 2032 to register.

Student must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024.

To print out a flyer, click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FJWlxLXXQr5Db18KR13MiG9FFTBTsS25/view?usp=drive_link).

February 20, 2024: Kindergarten Registration

Registration and Screening

For children living in the district towns of Dublin, Greenfield, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple:

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Time: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm

Location: Peterborough Elementary School 

Snow Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024

and

For children living in the district towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple:

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Time: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm 

Location: Peterborough Elementary School

A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child.

Pre-registration is required; call Melissa @ 924-7503 ext. 2032 to register.

Student must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024.

To print out a flyer, click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CVKVvruw6OHkNiflarDGury8oJuOnPKF/view?usp=drive_link).

March 19, 2024: Kindergarten Registration

On January 11, four National Superintendent of the Year® finalists who had been selected by the School Superintendents Association (AASA) engaged in a panel discussion on critical issues impacting public education.

Discussion topics ranged from college, []()career, and life readiness to advocacy and educator empowerment.

The AASA finalists this year are:*   Joe Gothard, Saint Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, MN
*   Kimberly Rizzo Saunders, ConVal School District, Peterborough, NH
*   Martha Salazar-Zamora, Tomball Independent School District, Tomball, TX
*   Frederick Williams, Dublin City Schools, Dublin, GA

Caitlynn Peetz from [Education Week](https://www.facebook.com/edweek?\__cft\_\_\[0]=AZWNdLOlcW1gKAI0wAKiLFRH9zbB2iBMzxRCTV6dqmxNXnD83L1cDIMkIyIDyP_XmGpoISZensn2Nthn6918reeGp5UiErOLGnYziPm2LXonasVCFAfIS-HJCv88AsC9GcHIZi_frUomo_sxnBVFYUJ3\_IkWlLSA_PmI6ueQlFJH1NiLXu5gHq1t_wkQbr7jLqMOQzcscXnrwFyGLNOWi-LA&\__tn\_\_=-]K-y-R) moderated the discussion.

Superintendent Participates in AASA Panel Discussion

The ConVal School District and School Board proudly announce that Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders has been named a finalist for the National Superintendent of the Year Award. Dr. Rizzo Saunders was one of four nominees announced by the School Superintendents Association (AASA) on Monday, December 18, 2023.

“I am deeply honored to be recognized by AASA,” Dr. Rizzo Saunders said. “The work our District does every day could not be successful without a supportive School Board, a caring and compassionate community, and colleagues and peers who have dedicated themselves to excellence every day. Our children are afforded every chance to succeed in school and life because of these supports.”

The other finalists for the national honor are:

*   Joe Gothard, Saint Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, MN
*   Martha Salazar-Zamora, Tomball Independent School District, Tomball, TX
*   Frederick Williams, Dublin City Schools, Dublin, GA

The National Superintendent of the Year® program, now in its 37th year, is open to all U.S. superintendents who plan to continue in the profession. The Superintendent of the Year award is co-sponsored by AASA, Corebridge Financial, and First Student. The winner will be announced during AASA’s National Conference on Education on February 15, 2024, in San Diego, CA.

Kimberly Rizzo Saunders AASA Finalist Logo

National Superintendent of the Year Finalist

The New Hampshire School Administrators' Association announced at its statewide meeting on Friday, December 8, that ConVal's Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders has been selected as the state's Superintendent of the Year. Rizzo Saunders had been nominated by 18 of her colleagues and Richard Dunning, Chair of the ConVal School Board.

"Kimberly’s selection as Superintendent of the Year, is so deserving," said Dunning. "Kimberly dealt with the Covid challenge by supporting student education online to keep students involved in learning, and was able to get our students back into the classroom as quickly as possible. When confronting inadequate educational state funding, Kimberly’s leadership and testimony led to a positive outcome, for students and taxpayers alike," Dunning concluded.   

Here are just a few quotes from the nomination letter written by her colleagues: "Dr. Rizzo Saunders' enthusiasm for public education is contagious, and it ignites a sense of purpose in those around her." "Dr. Rizzo Saunders has highlighted the urgent need for adequate and equitable resources to ensure that all children receive a quality education. Her actions have reignited the conversation about the basic rights of students and the essential role that public education plays in our society." "Dr. Rizzo Saunders consistently shows the courage to speak truth to power. She does not shy away from tackling difficult issues or advocating for necessary changes. Her work will have a lasting impact not only on ConVal, but on the entire state."

"I can't think of anyone more deserving of this recognition," said Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Forrest.

Rizzo Saunders State Superintendent of the Year

School News

DCS students hatch chicks!

Learning to knit hats

Field Trip to the Colonial Theater

Exploring Pelts with the Harris Center

One School, One Book: Mouse & Motorcycle

Learning to Cross-Country Ski

Animal Adventures trainer holds a chinchilla for students to see

Visit from Animal Adventures

ATC Tour Wood Manufacturing

Grade 2 Valentine's Cards

Wunderle's Circus at DCS

Math Problem Scavenger Hunt

Candy Cane Walk

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