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Northwood NH News

May 16, 2012

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Preschool Openings!

 

Now is the time to think about enrolling your child in preschool! The Center School in Northwood is accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year.

 

The Center School is a parent cooperative preschool located next to the Town Hall in Northwood, which provides a developmental program for three, four, and five year-olds of Northwood and surrounding towns. There are openings in our two-day (T/Th) program and three-day (M/W/F) morning programs. Call us soon and come for a visit! For information, please call director Karen Andersen at the school at 942-7686.

 


 

Amanda Knowlton of Northwood, NH, received the Physical Education Award at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish. Awarded annually to an outstanding graduating senior majoring in physical education, Knowlton will graduate with distinction in May.

 


 

CBNA Students Participate In Annual Congressional Art Competition

 

Coe Brown Northwood Academy announces that the following 16 CBNA students are participating in the 31st annual Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery sponsored by Frank Guinta’s First Congressional District: Leanna Baratier, Michele Vlasich, Courtney Turcotte, Anna Goscinski, Quinn Palmer, Mariah Mazzochi, Kayla Bane, Megan Curtin, Kyle Hanson, Leah Hastings, Ariel Clachar, Nikki Grant, Andrew Dow, Meghan Ahern, Connor Bell, and Stephen Munroe.

 

The exhibition, reception, and awards ceremony will take place on Monday, May 14 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the New Hampshire Institute of Art, Amherst St. Gallery, 77 Amherst Street, Manchester.

 

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Michele Vlasich received top honors for her oil on canvas board painting entitled Secrets of my Soul. Her work will represent NH and will be framed and hung in the hallway tunnel that leads to the capital. She will also receive 2 round trip tickets to Washington, DC to attend a reception honoring the top artworks for 2012 in June. Congratulations Michele!

 


 

Letter

 

"I didn’t come here to make friends."

This phrase has been repeated so many times on reality TV shows that it became the subject of a radio feature! It illustrates the hostility seen so often on the web and in public discourse. In a society becoming more polarized, civil discourse becomes rarer and more precious.

 

Actually, we are here to make friends. Well, that’s not really a goal, but it’s a great side benefit. Church congregations can sometimes be exclusive, holding the expectation that new members have shared beliefs and values; or inclusive, respecting individuals even while disagreeing about significant issues.

 

The Northwood Congregational Church is the kind of place where your value lies in you as an individual, not your conformity. We come to learn from the Bible, enjoy each other, share our talents, experience joy, find solace, make a difference, and eat good food.

 

We give to Northwood’s community, and enjoy community. At least four secular groups meet in our church building, from AA to a knitting group. We hope to see you.

 

We’re just east of Coe Brown, and our bell rings in our one service every Sunday at 9:00 am. Sunday school is taught at the same time as the service, and we follow our child safety policy. Coffee hour is downstairs afterward.

 

Most folks come in through our right front door. Welcome!

 

Shelley Frost

 


 

Letter

 

The Northwood School Board is pleased to announce that we have scheduled a Public Forum meeting for Wednesday, May 16th at 6:30 pm in the school gymnasium. We would like to cordially invite you to attend this open meeting.

 

This is your opportunity to come in and voice concerns, question School Board members and present your ideas or concerns regarding Northwood School. No school related subject will be off the table. We invite your questions as long as they are not personal or personnel related.

 

Questions and comments will have no time limits and there will be an opportunity for back and forth dialogue, which is most times not allowed at regular School Board Meetings. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, taxpayer or just a concerned citizen, please take the time to voice your thoughts. This is an opportunity for you to have a say. We welcome your participation and input.

 

Sincerely,

The Northwood School Board

 


 

A Recycled Library Renovation In Dominica

Submitted By Judy Barker

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Me adding final touches to students mural for Literacy Day.

 

On the clean, green, beautiful Island of Dominica, most Peace Corps Volunteers (PCV) are busily reshaping old libraries. This was my first project way back in November 2008...and it’s been a continual process.

 

The Morne Jaune Primary Library receives lots of compliments so I thought it appropriate to share some of the recycled refurbishing tips used to create a lively, comfortable, attractive recluse.

 

Stories gathered from other volunteers seem to fit perfectly with my initial humble beginnings in a unorganized, dirty, dusty room filled with piles of books. We had shelves waiting to be washed and utilized. The teachers had started the process of sorting, but my arrival was well planned! No sooner had my first step landed on the school property, then I was whisked into the library and asked to straighten it out. I stood for a few moments, not knowing if I should cry, sit or pray. A deep breath, a quick prayer and a burst of enlightenment gave me energy to move. A bucket of water, rag and soap were needed to clean each book and shelf to begin the process of organizing.

 

Once the floor was cleared of piles, it could be swept and fixtures moved around. New linoleum was rolled along one wall. It had been bought with hopes to lay. "Yes, do it!", replied all teachers.

 

I had only been in Dominica a week but managed to integrate fast and deep. Boredom and free time would not be part of my curriculum. I managed to spend four days a week at the school getting this first project underway.

 

Books were organized according to grades K, 1-6, Adults, References (Science, Geography, Social Studies, Art, Music, Religion, Christmas, Math, English, Encyclopedias... etc.) We had lots of books. Many were damaged, dirty, and out dated but the majority still had value. I purchased 2 inch wide clear tape, white glue, card stock, crayons, colored pencils and markers and proceeded with repairs.

 

New covers were created by drawing, writing title/author/info and coloring. A layer of clear tape was added to protect the cover and secure it to the book. Loose and torn pages were glued and taped.

 

Category labels were made from card stock, markers and clear wide tape. These were attached to shelves with tacks. (They could be moved easily if needed.)

 

The younger children’s books were placed at the beginning of the shelves and the older youth further back. Adult and art supplies were last, reference was placed in between.

 

I was able to procure additional books from Book Aid, other schools, barrels shipped from home and Hands Across the Sea. Once all the books were cleaned and organized it was easy to make a "wish list". I saw a need for career, hobbies, craft, sports, math, puzzle books, more current reference and an encyclopedia.

 

I bought several career coloring books and used them for teaching and sharing. Education has more value when there’s a purpose.

 

We were given paint by Clemson University for the outside concrete play area. Students came and helped paint in 2010. The excess paint was perfect for sponging library walls, linoleum, rugs, desks, and shelves. The old wooden desks were in poor condition. I repaired them and got students to help sand and paint.

 

Students helped throughout all the renovations. This was challenging and more time consuming than doing it myself but it gave the youth new skills and something useful to occupy their time. Adults seem to be too busy, another good reason for PCVs!

 

Hands Across the Sea gifted us with CDs, corresponding books, and a player with headsets. The children loved them. Each day during lunch break they asked to listen to "Little Bear" and "Danny and the Dinosaur" over and over. The library was filled with students during lunches on the two days I worked. Teachers had added a library period to the curriculum each week and students were checking out books regularly.

 

In 2010, a friend accepted the position of Head of English, at the local secondary school. Their library had been dismantled to put in a computer lab. All the books were tossed into a closet. I offered to reestablish their library. My offer was gratefully accepted. Vern and I proceeded to scrub, repair, and build shelves. We painted, sponged, found furniture and stocked shelves. Students volunteered occasionally but the extra effort was not worth the pain. Teens are more difficult to train. It was best that we do the work and use students on "one to one" supervised situations.

 

More books were donated. Students came regularly to do homework, use reference books and check out books. Teachers held classes and meetings. Artists and writers had frames on walls for displaying their work. Notice boards were created by stenciling a frame.

 

It is so rewarding to see children using the library, reading, doing research, having teachers appreciate all the effort. It reminds me of my youth, visiting the library. It was quiet, peaceful, comforting, a place to learn. All children need this and I’m thankful to have been able to make it happen.

 

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