BLACKHAWKS BULLETIN

Good afternoon!

We have received 50 responses for the Quaglia Parent Survey. I am extending the deadline through this week in hopes that we can at least double that number. Your input is very important and informs future decisions. Faculty will be looking at data (student, parent and teacher surveys) throughout the spring. In addition, we plan to share the results with the wider community. We are hoping for as close to 100% participation as possible. It takes 10 minutes or less to complete. Students who have permission are taking the student version in school.

Simply Click here: SURVEY LINK

The access code is: 496944

If you are interested to learn more about the Quaglia Institute's work, please click HERE.

Our winter NWEA testing is well underway. We anticipate finishing most of it by the end of this week. Students are working so hard to show what they know!

Speaking of data and testing, if you are interested to learn about NH Public School data available through iPlatform, check out the flyer in the community section below. Our educators regularly attend trainings with Demonstrated Success to interpret and apply academic performance data. Now they have a workshop for parents!

Have a great day!

Audra

Audra Bucklin, Principal

603.469.3250, ext 223

abucklin@plainfieldschool.org

The Friday Afterschool Ski Time (FAST) at Whaleback begins this Friday and continues as follows:

Friday, 2/2

Friday, 2/9

Friday, 2/16

Friday, 3/1 (NEW)

Additional Make-up Day (TBD)

ALL LESSONS BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 4:15 PM. Link here to review the protocols and procedures in our chaperone handbook. Chaperones should plan to meet us at the mountain between 3:15 and 3:30 and will get your updated roster at that time. Plainfield students have the first floor of the lodge as our "base camp." The tables in the middle will be for free skiers (grades 5 and up who can ski and ride the chairlift without a chaperone.) The tables around the edges of the room are for our lesson groups. We will have signage for each group that includes the names of the chaperones so you can easily connect with your skiers to get organized and ready for their lesson.

PICK UP IS NO LATER THAN 5:30. AN AUTHORIZED ADULT MUST BRING THE CHILD'S ARMBAND TO THE CHECK OUT COUNTER ON THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE LODGE AND PHYSICALLY SIGN THEIR CHILD OUT ON THE ATTENDANCE SHEET.

NOTE: Students returning from lessons will check in outside by the picnic tables while free skiers can sign out inside at the table.

Things went very smoothly with the busing and we really appreciate your attention to the instructions below.

Students who plan to take the bus to Whaleback:

• Please be sure to send a note indicating your child is riding the bus to Whaleback
• No skis or poles are allowed on buses. They may be dropped off at drop off by the front corner of the school and MUST BE LABELED with the student's name and grade. (Please label both poles and both skis.) We will deliver the skis, boards and poles to the mountain and we try to organize them by grade level so students can find them a bit more easily.
• All other gear (incl helmets, boots, gloves, goggles, etc.) should be packed neatly in a bag the students can carry onto the bus.
• Students will board P7 at the usual time. They arrive at Whaleback before 3:30 and have plenty of time to grab a quick snack (if you are not signing up via Whaleback or sending cash, you will want to pack one), get suited up, and retrieve their equipment.

Students who plan to get a ride with a parent/friend:

• All Plainfield students should register via Whaleback's site (even if you have a season pass and don't plan to take the bus) - https://whaleback.theonlysky.com/ecomm3/products/view/?flow=Plainfield%20Elementary
• The adult you ride with is responsible for your supervision at Whaleback until PES chaperone/staff arrive. The adult should speak with Ms. Bucklin to ensure the student is checked in and on our list. If the students does not get signed in on our attendance list at the PES counter, they will remain the responsibility of the person who picked them up at school.
• All PES students are representing PES since it is "our day" at the mountain. As such, all PES skiers are responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with school rules.

30 - K to 4 School Sing – 8 am Lobby – Parents/Guardians Welcome

31 - XC Skiing- 3-4:15

FEBRUARY

1 - Hood Museum Trip - 9am (Cook)

1 - Math Meet - 3:45pm @ Bellows Falls

2 - FAST- Whaleback

(Parents of Drama students- please refer to the email from the Drama Club advisors as to when there is practice for your student (some are all cast, and some are specific groups only)

LOOKING AHEAD:

6 - K to 4 School Sing – 8 am Lobby – Parents/Guardians Welcome

7 - XC Skiing- 3-4:15

8 - Hood Museum Trip - 9am (Hier)

8 - Math Team Practice - 2:50-4:00pm

9 - Winter Dance (7th gr. sponsor) – 7 to 9 pm

9 - FAST- Whaleback

12 - 4 Winds Training - 10:30 to 12:30 - Cornish (Calling all Owls)

16 - FAST Whaleback

19-23 - WINTER BREAK- NO SCHOOL

For the most up-to-date information, please be sure to see the Events Section of the website which includes athletic/co-curricular practices and games. If you download the website app on your phone (bottom right corner of the website for instructions), you can update the settings to it will alert you when events or news items are added.

HOT LUNCHES (All are served with a veggie and milk)

MONDAY- Oven baked chicken nuggets, BBQ sauce with roasted potato wedges and a homemade roll

TUESDAY- Taco var with the works with soft shell tortillas, garden salsa with rice pilaf, cabot sour cream and seasoned black beans

WEDNESDAY- French toast sticks, real maple syrup, sausage links with white homefries.

THURSDAY- Homemade beef goulash with roasted fresh zucchini and vampire garlic breadsticks

FRIDAY- Cheese, pepperoni, and veggie pizza with steamed broccoli

"COLD" Options: (offered daily)

Assorted Pre-made Deli Sandwiches

Yogurt Parfait with Fruit and Granola

Fresh Fruit and Veggie Bar with Dinner Roll

See Abbey Group Website for full details and to upload funds.

Amanda & Katie

603.469.3250

office@plainfieldschool.org

I am pleased to report that our illness numbers are decreasing! As school resumed classes after the new year, we still had a smattering of COVID cases and a stomach bug worked its way through several students last week. But overall, our school population seems to be getting healthier and not sharing the germs as much. These improvements are just in time for the start of Whaleback skiing which no one wants to miss!

It takes a village to keep a population healthy, especially when that population is school-age children. We will continue to be vigilant in maintaining a clean and healthy environment for your student(s) to excel in (props to our awesome custodial crew!) and in educating students about handwashing and healthy habits whenever the opportunity is presented. Masking is still a possibility for any students or staff exposed to COVID and suggested for those who are having mild cold symptoms to prevent transmission.

Lastly, please remember that sick notices/absences need to be sent to schoolnurse@plainfielschool.org as well as to office@plainfieldschool.org.

Thanks,

Nurse Beth

schoolnurse@plainfieldschool.org

In the winter months we need to remember to be aware of the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide cannot be seen, tasted or smelled and can affect children faster than adults. Check out this link for tips to help keep your family safe and what to do if you suspect a carbon monoxide leak in your home.

https://www.safekids.org/carbon-monoxide

We have recently received a new batch of COVID tests from the federal government. If you need a few, stop by the front office, or the nurse's office and we'll be happy to supply you

iPlatform for the General Public
Free Webinar
Wednesday, February 7
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Platform is the primary NHED tool to publicly share school performance data. Now with the release of 2022-23 assessment and related data, please join us to explore the NHED iPlatform system, including iReport and iExplore, and iAchieve, an extension to iPlatform that was released last year to provide a more in-depth exploration of state assessment data. We will review the accountability data in iPlatform, learn more about what this data represents, and look for trends within schools. This is an opportunity to learn what data is available, so you can explore on your own!

Intended audience: All are welcome, especially parents/guardians!

Presenters: Mike Schwartz & Heather Jenkins, Demonstrated Success

KUA invites PES students and families to cheer on the Wildcats!

When: Friday February 7th- pregame snack Barnes Admissions office

5pm: Boys Hockey vs. Andover at Akerstom Arena- 7 Campus Drive

Any Plainfield or Meriden resident requiring assistance for housing, heating fuel assistance, electricity assistance, medication assistance and or nutritional support from the Town should contact the Community Resource Director, Stephanie Schell. Contact information: 603-469-3201 or email sschell@plainfieldschool.org. All information is confidential.

Food Pantry

Residents of the Town of Plainfield can access the following local services.
Note: The food pantry and clothing swap rooms are located in the Christ Community Church on Route 12A (across from the Plainfield Fire Department). The Food Pantry is open the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Friday and Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and warmly welcomes all Town residents.

Free Clothing Rooms

The Christ Community Church has (2) very well-organized rooms that contain FREE clothing for adults and children. All clothing is donated and in great condition. In addition to clothing there are also Free household items, toys & books as well. These rooms are open to the Public each Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m.

Free Fresh Veggies & Fruit

Free fresh produce provided by Willing Hands: please check the Town calendar for dates and times.