Pittsfield Elementary School

So far the parents of 142 PES students have taken the School-Community Index Surveys.  We thank all parents who have taken the survey, and we urge any parent who has yet to do so, to give the school a call, and we’ll send you a link or a paper copy of the survey.  We want the feedback from as many parents as possible.  Our raffle winners, drawn on Monday, are Heidi Asdot ($100 Visa gift card) and Denise Grant ($50 Visa gift card)

Serious young writers in grades 4-6 are invited to join Thinking Ink, a young writers group that meets regularly at the Chichester Library.  The group is hosted by Mr. Jimmy Pappas, a writer, teacher, and PES staff member.  The group often focuses on poetry, but offers supportive critiques on all kinds of writing.  If you are a young writer or if you know any students who are serious about writing call the PES office and we’ll put you in touch with Mr. Pappas.

The Concord Regional Visiting Nurses Association’s “Passion for Caring” is Wed., May 9 from 5:30-8:00 pm hosted by Company C in Concord.  Proceeds from this event benefit CRVNA’s Hospice Program.  Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, entertainment by the Jazz Dogs, a raffle and silent auction inside the spacious and comfortable Company C showroom.   Reservations are $50 per person.  Please call 224-4093, ext 5807 to register.

The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce Town Wide Yardsale registration forms are now available at the Pittsfield Town Hall, Post Office, Northway Bank and Jiffers Café or visit the Chamber’s website, www.pittsfieldchamber.org.

The Victory Workers 4-H club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 7 at 6:45pm at the Community Center.

Save the date, Sat., July 21 for Old Home Day. The theme this year is “In The Good Olde Summertime”.

The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Applications are now available at Pittsfield Middle High School (see Joyce Roberts) or on-line at www.pittsfieldchamber.org.  If you are a graduate of PMHS or will graduate from PMHS in 2012 and plan to continue your education in the field of business, you are eligible to apply for the $300 scholarship.   The deadline for application submission is May 13.

The Pittsfield Youth Workshop will host the 10th Annual Fiddle Contest on Friday, May 11 at the Scenic Theatre from 5:30 -9pm (Silent Auction Fundraising Event); 6:30pm – Youth Division Fiddle Competition begins followed by the Open Division.  The suggested donation for admission is $5.00.  For more information, please contact Zach or Paula at 435-8272.

NH Connections is a project funded by the NH Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education to provide support to educators, parents, and service providers.

The mission of NH Connections is to strengthen and expand family-school-community partnerships to improve educational outcomes for all children while meeting the unique needs of children and youth with disabilities and to facilitate access to supports and services statewide.

NH Connections offers facilitation assistance, technical assistance, and professional development to establish and sustain partnerships in school districts and local school communities.

If you are interested in learning more about NH Connections, contact

Audrey Burke, the Concord/Lakes Region Facilitator, at 1-800-947-7005 NH only or (603) 860-7015 or by emailing at Contact. You can also find NH Connections on the web at www.nhconnections.org.

Looking for healthy afterschool activities? Homework help? KYdstop, your in-house after school program, is held at PES every school day until 6:00 pm, including Early Release Days. Want to learn more about us? Stop in and see us afterschool in the cafeteria, call 783-1129 or call the Concord YMCA at 228-YMCA (9622). We’d love to include your kid in our program.  $70 weekly non-member, $50 weekly for members. Scholarships available. Open to afternoon Kindergarteners too!

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