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The Weekly Hoot

TES 4th graders recently took their math skills beyond the classroom by building their very own birdhouses. Through this hands-on project, students practiced measuring lengths and angles and following geometric plans. They learned to use rulers and tape measures, convert between units, and understand the importance of precision in real-world problem-solving.

But the learning did not stop at applied math. As our students built safe and sturdy homes for local birds, they also discovered how small actions can help protect our environment. Discussions about native bird species and the importance of habitats helped students see their birdhouses as more than just a project — they are a way to give back to nature.

We are so proud of our students’ creativity, teamwork, and growing environmental awareness. Most students will take their birdhouses home to their Temple neighborhoods, but some will soon be installed around our school grounds, providing a welcoming space for feathered friends and a daily reminder of the power of learning by doing!

Practical Math Skills for Birdhouse Building

Games, games, and more games was the wonderful theme for week six of our One School, One Book activities.  Students played "Don't Break the Ice" and other ice-themed board games.  They also played a version of pin the tail on the donkey, but we named it "Feed the Penguin".  We had Dice Build-a-Penguin, Penguin Bingo, Penguin Slide, and Penguin Bean-Bag Toss.  It was so much fun watching the kids and adults milling about, playing all the different games.  This program continues to be such a blessing to TES.  We are sad that it is coming to an end.  Thursday, April 17, 2025, is our evening celebration from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm to celebrate Mr. Popper's Penguins and all the activities that were inspired by this book.&#x20;

Mr. Popper's Penguins - Week 6

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Week five was all about music, movement, poetry, and theater.  Mrs. Perreault put together fun songs, dances, and poems for the students to learn on Friday afternoon.  It was fun to watch the kids dance/walk like penguins.  

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Wilton Town Hall Theatre aired the "Mr. Popper's Penguins" movie with free admission. Many students, staff, and their families enjoyed this fun movie.  Thank you, Dennis of the Wilton Town Hall Theatre and Beth of the Mansfield Library,  for making this possible.  We appreciate your kindness very much.

Mr. Popper's Penguins - Week 5

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This week was all about STEM. We discussed and learned how penguins stay warm. Their feathers, huddling, and their blubber are all necessary for warmth. The students did a test to help them understand how the blubber helps with warmth by putting their hands in ice water. One hand had a vinyl glove, and the other had a vinyl glove wrapped in "blubber" (Crisco). They were amazed that they could not feel the cold water with the “blubber” hand.

Students observed oil and water. They experienced how it feels, saw how it repels, and learned how it can be cleaned. 

We experimented to see what would make ice cubes melt the fastest: cold water, hot water, or salt? Students made their predictions and then worked in teams to experiment.  Salt, when a couple of drops of water were added, melted the ice the fastest. 
It was a fun, busy afternoon for all of the scientists.

Mr. Popper's Penguins - Week 4

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School News

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible support and resources for students receiving special education services, we invite you to participate in the annual Parent Involvement survey conducted by the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED).

This brief survey is to gauge the level of parent involvement in our schools and how it contributes to improving services and outcomes for children with special education. The survey window is April 11-May 23, 2025.  All responses are anonymous. To access the survey, visit [**this link**](https://nhdoe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5yvuRlQqBYtkTMa) on the NHDOE website.

Please complete a separate survey for each child receiving special education services in your family. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education.

Please Take the Parent Involvement Survey

Are you or someone you know looking to make a career change, find summer work, or secure a job closer to home?

The Town of Peterborough Economic Development Authority, the ConVal School District, and the Greater Monadnock Collaborative have partnered to bring you this first annual event!

Bring your resume and meet with 26+ employers who have already RSVP'd. You'll even have the opportunity to have an initial interview with most of them.

Visit the event’s website to learn more about the participating employers: [tinyurl.com/MonadnockJobs](https://townofpeterborough.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc5d591411f0887c5a025cc47\&id=ad5136f7ae\&e=06aa1767de).

Monadnock Job & Career Fair April 17

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 Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Antrim Elementary School with appointments between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

The purpose of the clinic is to identify 3-4 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 Melissa Gatto at 924-7503 x2032 to register** for the clinic.

Pre-registration is required.  The child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Pre-School Child Check April 2

The 2025 District Choral Festival took place in the ConVal Gym on Wednesday, March 19.

The concert demonstrated the strength of the district-wide music program, covered a wide variety of musical styles, and showcased the diverse musical talents of ConVal students at different levels.

The final number was an all-singer rendition of "Truly Brave," a special mash-up of two great songs: "Brave" by Sara Bareilles and "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper.

It brought together choral ensembles from Great Brook, South Meadow, and ConVal Regional High School, as well as singers from Antrim Elementary, Dublin Consolidated, Francestown Elementary, Greenfield Elementary, Hancock Elementary, Peterborough Elementary, Pierce, and Temple Elementary Schools.

Thank you to the music teachers Patrick Cogan, Elisabeth Fortin, Elora Harvey, Ed Lowy, Brian Moore, Jacqueline Neilssen, and Hannah Petrick for putting together an evening of vocal music that delighted the district-wide audience.

2025 District Choral Festival

Kindergarten registration and screening for the southern tier of the ConVal School District will be held on Tuesday, March 18, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at Peterborough Elementary School, 17 High Street, in Peterborough.

The registration is for children living in the towns of Dublin, Greenfield, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple.

Pre-registration for this event is required. Please call Melissa Gatto at (603) 924-7503 ext. 2032 to schedule an appointment time.

The child must be accompanied to the registration and screening by a parent or legal guardian and must be five years old by September 30, 2025.

A snow date for the event is scheduled for Friday, March 21, at the same time and location.

Kindergarten Registration March 18

Thank you to all the voters who expressed their support for the ConVal School District on March 11, 2025. The detailed vote outcomes for each of the 11 warrant articles and ConVal School Board positions can be accessed [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/11yyuhLffoVf4eSvz-ntVRg_aYQjhq1ao/view).

2025 District Vote Results

All inhabitants of the Contoocook Valley School District, consisting of the Towns of Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, and Temple, who are qualified to vote in District affairs, are invited to participate in Voting Day on March 11, 2025.

The voting locations and times are as follows:

*   Antrim: Town Hall, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Bennington: Town Hall Gym, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Dublin: Town Hall, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Francestown: Town Hall, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Greenfield: Greenfield Elementary School, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Hancock: Meeting House, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Peterborough: Community Center, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Sharon: Meeting House, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

*   Temple: Town Hall, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Please check with your town to confirm this schedule.

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### Our Vision

In the ConVal community, all learners will achieve academically, act thoughtfully, and contribute to the larger society.

### Our Mission

The Temple Elementary School community fosters all aspects of student learning by promoting our core values of caring, respect, responsibility and perseverance.


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