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.
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
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.
Write anytime for more information or photos of projects to
[email protected]
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