Important Dates
January 27
Early Release 1:15 pm
February 3
Early Release 1:15 pm
February 10
Early Release 1:15 pm
February 17
Early Release 1:15 pm
February 22 - 26
February Break
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A Message from Chris Snyder, Principal
January 22, 2021
Dear Bakie Families,
The staff and students seem to have settled into a new routine and I thank everyone for their continued patience. Please read the two updates below about bus transportation, math instruction, and Unified Arts below.
Bus Transportation and Physical Distancing Guidelines for COVID
When we successfully returned to in-person classes in October, families were asked to transport their children to and from school as much as possible to lower the amount of exposure on the bus. This practice reassured numerous parents that their children would be safe during the ride to and from school.
As cases rise in the state, we are also seeing a rise in the number of students taking the bus to and from school. We have recently had several cases of COVID in the district, and bus ridership is a significant area of concern when contact tracing. Bus capacity needs to be kept low, since we cannot extend the size of the bus to accommodate distancing.
We are again asking families to transport their children to and from school as much as possible to lower the amount of exposure on the buses. Salter Transportation is reworking their routes to help us reduce the number of students on buses, but they also need to keep the rides to a manageable length of time.
With spring and vaccines around the corner, we hope this situation is short-lived, and we really need your help so that we can continue to keep our students safe.
Math Program Pilot:
The Sanborn Regional School District is currently looking for a new math program that will better meet the needs of our learners. Part of this work includes having teachers and students in grades K-6 try some lessons from potential programs so that the Math Committee can learn how the program works for teachers and students. These lessons will be piloted starting next week, and students may be using some new materials in their classes. We look forward to making a decision on our new math program and having a proposal to the EISA subcommittee in the spring.
Unified Arts For Students Who Need Quarantine:
If your child needs to quarantine because of a close contact or travel outside of New England they will access all core subjects (math, reading, writing, science, social studies) through their classroom teacher's SeeSaw or Google Classroom pages.
All Unified Arts classes can be accessed through the following links:
We would prefer that students choose the Unified Arts class they would be receiving if they were in-person at school. Please note these classes are not live and do not require the student to attend through Zoom or Google Meet. If you have any questions, please contact your child's classroom teacher.
Sincerely,
Chris Snyder,
Principal
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Packets coming home Monday, January 25th.
Hello Parents,
I hope your family is safe and healthy! We want to give your child the best education possible, and our teachers need your help. Due to the pandemic and tighter budgets, we need to raise funds for the essential tools our teachers need to help our students succeed.
In light of current events, student and staff safety has become our most important issue. That’s why we are partnering with a company that specializes in safe, no-contact fundraising. They have helped schools like ours raise more than $150 million dollars.
This safe and easy fundraiser is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Participation only takes 12 minutes, and your child will win fun and exciting prizes. Every student will receive a valuable Wild Republic Hugger, just for participating. More prizes will be rewarded when goals are reached. Please help now. It really will make a difference.
Daniel J Bakie Elementary School
PS: Family participation is the key to our success, and we are counting on you!
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Bakie Virtual Tour
In case your child has never been inside Bakie School or it has been a long time since they have visited, you can watch the virtual tour video that Mrs. Vaccaro, Ms. Gardella, and Ms. Petela put together.
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We still strongly recommend any family who can drive their child(ren) to and from school to please do so. We are trying to keep the total number of students on buses as low as possible. You can refer to the drop-off/pick-up traffic pattern below. |
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED
FOR SANBORN REGIONAL INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
The Sanborn Regional Integrated Preschool Program is currently accepting applications for the 2021- 2022 school year for the three-year-old and four-year-old preschool programs. The Preschool is located at the D.J.Bakie Elementary School in Kingston, NH.
The three-year-old program is held Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Eligible children must be three years old by September 30, 2021 and be residents of Kingston or Newton, New Hampshire.
The four-year-old program is held Mondays through Thursdays from 12:00-3:00 PM for residents of Kingston and Newton. Eligible children must be four years old by September 30, 2021. There are limited openings in the four-year-old program.
Tuition for the three-year program is $165 per month and the four-year-old program is $200 per month. A tuition agreement form must be completed and returned in order to participate in the program. Enrollment is limited, and the deadline for submitting an application is Friday, February 26, 2021.
Should the district still be in remote learning, we may not have in person learning for tuition students.
All applicants must participate in a developmental screening process. Please note that this is not a Child Find. You may call to schedule a Child Check Appointment if you are questioning a possible educational issue. For more information please call Melissa Khalil at 642-5272, ext. 124 or email at mkhalil@sau17.net. To register your child for the lottery, please go to our school website at sau17.org/3/home and click on the Preschool Lottery link
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NEWS RELEASE
SANBORN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Office of the Superintendent of Schools
51 Church Street, P.O. Box 429
Kingston, NH 03848
Date: January 2021
Daniel J. Bakie School
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
for Newton and Kingston, NH
If your child will be five years old by September 30, 2021 and you are a resident of Kingston or Newton, NH, he or she should register for full day kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year. Please go to our website at http://www.sau17.org/3/home and click on the 2021-2022 kindergarten registration link to provide us with your child’s information. All incoming kindergarten students are required to participate in a screening process. Student screenings will take place in May with specific dates to be determined.
Registration forms will be available online via our school website in March. Additional documentation required to complete the registration process includes a current physical & immunization record and proof of residency documentations. The Sanborn Regional School District has defined the following acceptable residency documents: a copy of a current utility bill (electric, cable, gas, oil) showing your name and address (no P.O. Boxes), along with either a signed lease, notarized letter from Builder or Realtor, property tax bill, settlement document on a new home or a property deed. We ask that registration be completed no later than June 1 st.
New Hampshire State Law requires all children to have had immunizations for DPT, Polio, Mumps, Measles, German Measles, Chicken Pox, and Hepatitis B prior to entry to school. They also require each child to have a complete medical examination within one year prior to entry into kindergarten.
A virtual orientation and information meeting for parents of incoming kindergarten students will be scheduled in the April timeframe. This event is designed for parents/guardians only please.
Please contact Kim Rousseau, Enrollment Coordinator, by telephone at (603) 642-5272, x101 or send an email to krousseau@sau17.net if you have questions.
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When selecting a mask, there are many choices.
Here are some do's and don'ts.
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Wear a mask correctly and consistently for the best protection.
- Be sure to wash your hands before putting on a mask.
- Do NOT touch the mask when wearing it.
- Do wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin.
- Do wear a mask that fits snugly against the sides of your face.
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Health and safety tips from the Bakie Health Office:
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Screen your child for symptoms of Covid-19 or risk factors of exposure before sending them to school. Students with any symptom/risk factor shall not be sent to school
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Any student with even mild symptoms of Covid-19 must stay home and get tested for Covid-19
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Before in person school starts, have your child wear their face mask for longer periods to practice for wearing their mask in school every day
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Reinforce with children to wear their own face mask only, no sharing or swapping. If possible have their name or initials on their mask
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Have a bag or baggie in their backpack for a clean place to put their face mask when not wearing, or attach a lanyard to mask to help keep it clean and avoid losing it
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Reinforce that when removing their mask, use side (ear) loops only so they are not touching cloth part of the mask, and their face.
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When wearing face mask, always make sure it covers both nose and mouth
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Wash face masks on a regular basis
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If possible, pack a second “back up” face mask in the backpack in case their mask breaks or gets dirty
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Continue expectations of health hygiene practices: cover cough/sneeze in elbow, regular handwashing and sanitizing
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Practice social distancing with games, markings, etc to help children recognize 3-6 feet of social distancing
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Sharing of items among students to be avoided
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Reinforce ways to greet, etc in a non-contact way, from a distance, ie: air high fives, jazz hands, waving, thumbs up, peace sign, etc
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Have your child wear or bring in their backpack an extra layer of clothing (sweater or sweatshirt) as temperatures in the classrooms will be cooler. Per health guidelines, classroom windows will be open for periods during the school day to promote healthy ventilation and air exchange
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Students should bring their own refillable water bottle to school each day. *Students are not allowed to drink directly from the water fountains at this time
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Class parties/events with close gathering of students and community/shared food will be avoided
Here is a link from the CDC with info about masks:
Flu Immunization:
A yearly flu (influenza) vaccine is always strongly encouraged, but it is especially so this year during the Covid-19 pandemic. The most recent guidelines released by the CDC and NH Department of Health and Human Services encourages all residents over the age of 6 months to get a seasonal flu vaccination. Here are some flu and flu vaccine info/resources from the CDC:
Please send a doctor's note to the school nurse with the date of your child's flu immunization, so that this may be added to your child's school health record.
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The STEAM Lab at the Bakie School has been so lucky this year to have been the recipient of Lego and Duplo donations from our community. If you discover that you have unloved building blocks of any kind, we will gladly use them here.
The community has also been generous about donating recyclable materials for the STEAM Lab. Our builders are so lucky to have these items at their disposal. Due to our limited space for storage, we will not be collecting any more recyclables at this time.
(cardboard tubes, boxes, newspapers etc.)
Thank you for your continued support of our students and their programming.
Marianne Klemarczyk, M. Ed
STEAM Teacher
Daniel J. Bakie School
Kingston, NH 03848
"If everybody's thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking." George S. Patton
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Are you looking for a fun activity to do from home this Saturday night that will also raise funds to support a scholarship to a deserving Sanborn Regional HS senior?
Well, Plaistow Area Commerce Exchange (PACE) has your answer! PACE has organized a virtual comedy night fundraiser. For your $50 donation, you will get a Zoom link to watch a live Zoom comedy show just for PACE!
CLICK HERE to purchase your ticket for you and your family/friends to view from home.
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I am the director of Kingston Recreation and I have been working hard on getting engaging programming for area residents.
Kingston recreation has joined several other local recreation departments in promoting an on line gaming league where people in 2 age categories (8-13 and 13+) play against each other, and other NH communities in a safe environment. The league is called GG League and play is closely monitored by a referee during all games. Players can easily report any inappropriate on line behavior and they are only identified by their user name.
I am hoping you will let me advertise this exciting league on SRSD’s school newsletters.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Thanks and happy holidays!!
Paul Butler
This is the website
https://www.ggleagues.com/
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