Thursday, January 28, 2016

Spotlight on Mrs. Matthews, Principal


Name: Susan Matthews
 

Position: Principal
 

Birthdate: April 24th
 

Hometown City/State: Windham, NH
 

College(s) Attended: Salem University, Rivier University, Plymouth State University

Favorite Snack: Chocolate Chip Cookies
 

Favorite Season: Summer 

 
Family:
 
Mr. Matthews and I have two children named Derek and Candice, and we have a dog named Jackson.

 

What I Like Best About HGF:
I love working with the students!

Fun Fact: 

I went on a buffalo safari and I also went white water rafting in a thunder and lightening storm on one of my trips across country.


Favorite Quote:
 
"Don't go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wish List Items:

Stickers

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Save the Dates - February and Beyond!

January


1/28 - Teacher Appreciation - Free Popcorn for Faculty/Staff

1/29 - Hoop-a-Thon Donations Due


February
Restaurant of the Month Fundraiser (PTA)
 - Date TBD

2/8-12 Candy Gram Fundraiser (5th Grade Fundraiser)

2/9 - No School (NH Primary)

2/15-19 School Spirit Week (Student Council)

2/17 - Bake Sale (to benefit 5th grade)

2/17 @ 6:30pm - PTA Meeting, all are welcome

2/18 - Yankee Candle Fundraiser (Principal's Fund)

2/19 @ 6:30pm - Family Movie Night
 - $5 per Family for movie and popcorn


2/18 - Teacher Appreciation - Free Popcorn for Faculty/Staff

2/22-26 - School Vacation Week

2/24 @ 4-7pm Cowabunga's Fundraiser



March
Restaurant of the Month Fundraiser (PTA)
 - Date TBD

3/2 - Dr. Seuss' Birthday, celebrating "What Pet Should I Get"
 - Dress as your favorite pet or Dr. Seuss character

3/4 - Basketball Banquet

3/16 @ 6:30pm - PTA Meeting, all are welcome

3/18 @ 6:30-8:30pm BINGO Night and Vendor Fair (RE-SCHEDULED)
 - 50/50 raffle, popcorn, teachers calling BINGO and Vendor Fair during intermission
 - volunteers needed

3/23 - Bake Sale (to benefit Kindergarten)

3/31 - Teacher Appreciation - Free Popcorn for Faculty/Staff


April
Restaurant of the Month Fundraiser (PTA)
 - Date TBD

4/4-7 LEGOLAND Ticket Raffle
 - Drawing to take place on the 8th



4/20 - Bake Sale (to benefit 1, 2, 3, grades)

4/20 @ 6:30pm - PTA Meeting, all are welcome

4/21 - Teacher Appreciation - Free Popcorn for Faculty/Staff

4/18-22 - Scholastic Book Fair (during school hours)

4/19 @ 6-7pm Scholastic Book Fair & Celebration of Learning Night

4/25-29 - School Vacation Week


May
Restaurant of the Month Fundraiser (PTA)
 - Date TBD

5/6 - Teacher Appreciation BBQ
 - Volunteers needed 

5/18 @ 6:30pm - PTA Meeting, all are welcome

5/25 - Bake Sale (to benefit 4, 5, K)

5/26 - Teacher Appreciation - Free Popcorn for Faculty/Staff

5/30 - No School (Memorial Day)



June
Field Day - TBD

6/9 - Tentative last day of school

Monday, January 25, 2016

Spotlight on Carole Donovan, Special Ed Preschool Teacher

Name: Carole Donovan

Position: Special Ed Teacher/Preschool

Birthdate: December 14th

Hometown City/State: Lancaster, NH

College(s) Attended: SNHU, Antioch University

Favorite Snack: Starbucks Coffee (dark!!)

Favorite Season: Fall




Family:

Daughter Heather, age 26, special ed teacher in Massachusetts

Son Kyle, age 24, currently a special ed paraprofessional at Smyth Rd School

Mika, my 11 year old shih-tzu, weighing in at 8 pounds! Always the baby of the family.


What I Like Best About HGF:

The positive vibes that radiate throughout the hallways creating a school culture that is amazing to be a part of!


Fun Fact: 

While shopping at AC Moore last year, the gentlemen in line ahead of me turned around to give me a coupon because he had extra. It turned out to be one of my favorite children's authors, Tomie dePaola! I was so star struck...it didn't take long for him to figure out I must be a teacher!


Favorite Quote:
"Listen to the Mustn'ts, Listen to the Don'ts. Listen to the Shouldn'ts, the Impossibles, the Won'ts. Listen to the Never Haves. Then listen close to me...Anything can happen child. Anything can be." ~Shel Silverstein

Wish List Items:
Velcro. I can NEVER have enough!

Attn Paid PTA Members

An important email was sent out this morning that requires your attention. Please take 5 minutes to review and vote on the proposed By Law changes. If you have questions, please direct them to Stacey Weigler or Ang Paris. 
Thank you