Dear Caregivers, I hope you are all doing O.K. I have noticed more holiday lights decorating houses and yards on my way home at night. It is nice that the holidays of the darkest month celebrate with lights. Photos This week’s photos show lots of in-person fun and learning at school with our kindergarten and...
Dear Caregivers, In case you missed the robocall from Superintendent Provost yesterday, here is the most current district news. Due to the nor’easter predicted to impact our area Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, Thursday will be a remote learning day for all students. We have been able to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in our schools...
Dear Caregivers, It was really wonderful to have more of our kindergarten and first grade students at school last week. The week went very well. I am including the Hybrid Learning information that I sent last week, in case you missed it. Information as we Transition to Hybrid Learning Thank you again for all your...
After more than a decade of research, surveys and public feedback, the School Committee is now considering two new proposals to adjust the start and end times of our schools no earlier than the beginning of the school year in the Fall of 2021. Both proposals would cost the same as our current bussing contract....
Dear Caregivers, I hope you were able to have a nice Thanksgiving in whatever ways you could celebrate. Information as we Transition to Hybrid Learning Thank you again for all your communication and patience during this process of remote and hybrid decisions and the transition to hybrid. What a challenge this has all been! We...
Dear Caregivers, It was really nice to see so many of you at the Town Hall last week! Please continue to communicate with us at school if you have questions or concerns. • From Mistelle Hannah, Food Service Director: The USDA has extended Free Meals for Kids until 6/30/2021. The NPS Food Service Department is...
Below you will find a number of resources. This post is a bit like orienting you to the district website and all of the news/changes ect. happening in the district. To begin, HERE is a video that is a walk through of how to navigate the website. HERE is a link to the Reopening Plan...
Northampton Education Foundation (NEF), has announced their fall 2020 grants to the Northampton educational community recently. Historically the NEF generosity has provided wonderful learning opportunities for the Northampton students from engaging in garden projects, robotics, and launching a boat to study ocean currents among many other fascinating experiences. The Board of the Northampton Education Foundation...
Dear Caregivers, I hope all of you are doing O.K. These are such challenging times, and I so appreciate all your care and communication. Teachers are so grateful for everything you are doing at home to support your children. This pandemic has required the saying, “It takes a village” to be truer than ever! I...
Dear Caregivers, I hope you are doing O.K. I know these are incredibly challenging times. I wanted to send an update about the School Committee vote on Monday, November 9. The School Committee voted to approve a full-day hybrid model for our school. I have included a link to the article in the Hampshire Gazette...