On March 15 we had a Chess Tournament. The two teams were Knights of the Round Table and Queens of the Octagon Table. The team that won was the Queens coming in at 11.5 and the Knights came in at 9.5. There was some really close games. Thank you all who participated and came out to see the two teams compete. In third place for the individuals was Josh Avery with 3 wins and Tyler (adult on the Queens team) and Levi Phillips 11 year old 5th grader (student on the Knights team) tied for 1st place. It was an intense game. They both had 3.5 wins. We had 21 participants, 2 judges, and 1 arbiter. Congrats to all!
Student council wants to extend a huge thank you to everyone that came to support our Circus fundraiser show!!!
A few things they raise money for are the yearly Canaan Schools scholarship at graduation and for events they host, like the Veteran’s Day luncheon/ assembly they did in November.
We were so busy we forgot to take some photos of all of the fun everyone had. Feel free to comment with your best photos!!! We’d love to see them!!!
Between FBLA brining home the win for Canaan Memorial School and Denise Wood winning the award for the Vermont FBLA Advisor of the Year. You're team is amazing because of you. Thank you Denise Wood and all your students.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bmP7GopM0g0
Come learn about the Community Schools Grant and
JOIN us for two Community Discussion Forums
March 20th at 4:30 PM
Topics: Afterschool Center & Community
Communication
&
April 10th at 4:30 PM
Topic: Adult Education
Both Forums will be held
in the Canaan Schools Library
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Babysitting & Light Refreshments will be provided as
well as Door Prizes too!
Your Voice on Vermont’s Public Education Future
We need your input to help shape the policies
and decisions we make in the State House.
Scan the QR code with your camera or visit: https://bit.ly/VoiceVermontEducation
The Future of Public Education
We need your input to help shape the policies and decisions we make in the State House.
Do you feel like Vermont’s current education system is funded in a fair and sustainable way?
What educational opportunities do you think every Vermont student should have, no matter
where they live?
In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge facing our public education system today?
What would be the best way to connect you with decision-making processes around Vermont’s public education system?
Circus
The interactive circus show is coming Saturday, March 15th please support student councils fundraiser and buy tickets to the family friendly show.
Pre buy ticket prices are extended until Monday March 10th.
Reach out to Mrs Prehemo to get your tickets!
802-266-8910 ext 2155 mprehemo@canaanschools.org
Hello,
If you have an interest in the future of the former North Country Community Recreation Center in Colebrook, please consider joining us on March 22, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Colebrook Academy & Elementary School cafeteria for the Wellness Center 2.0- Revitalization Brainstorm!
We will be providing a light breakfast to keep everyone fueled up, while having discussions to move ideas forward. You can find all event details here, along with a community input survey and RSVP form to fill out. The flyer is attached for your convenience, as well. We appreciate your participation and help in spreading the word for this important development project!
Thank you!
Britni Haley
Community Steward- Canaan/Colebrook/Stratford region
The Community Builders Hub
1-802-277-1974
www.thecbh.org
Legislative Survey on Public Education Transformation
The Vermont Legislature is conducting a survey during Town Meeting week on what Vermonters would like to see for the future of public education (read below for more information):
Governor Scott has proposed sweeping changes to our education system and the legislature is reviewing his proposal this legislative session. We know how important our education system is to our state and we also know that Vermonters have concerns about the increased cost to fund our system. It's a big effort to take on and we need your help!
As we move forward with transforming our public education system, we want to hear directly from you—students, parents, educators, and community members—about what’s working, what’s not, and what you’d like to see in the future. Your input will help shape the policies and decisions we make in the State House to ensure our public education system remains strong, provides the best possible opportunities for all students, and is a system that Vermonters can afford.
You can read Governor Scott's education plan at www.governor.vermont.gov/strongerschools.
This survey is made up of 20 optional questions and can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/VoiceVermontEducation. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts.
To celebrate "Read Across America Week," students are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring a pillow, blanket, and stuffed animal to the library to "read under the stars" on these days: Tuesday (Kindergarten & Grade 6), Wednesday (Grade 4/5), Thursday (Grade 1 & Grade 3), and Friday (Grade 2).
Canaan Schools will be adjusting the student drop off and pick-up procedures in response to concerns about student safety starting March 3, 2025. Our new procedures will be:
1. Student drop off and pick up times will be at 7:35 am and 2:50 pm.
2. Bus students will be dropped off at 7:30 am and picked up at 2:45 pm. All buses and cars dropping off students will enter the lower parking lot.
3. Cars will not be allowed in front of the buses. If you arrive early you must wait in the lower parking lot. Do not park at the top of the road where pick up and drop off will be until all the buses have left.
4. Between the hours of 7:20 am to 8:00 am and 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, no student drop off or pick up will be allowed in the upper parking lot.
5. Effective March 3, 2025, parents/guardians will not be allowed in the building without a visitor pass; this has been a major safety concern for our staff and students. There will be no exception to this rule without permission of an administrator or a visitor pass. All of these changes have been discussed with administration, the leadership committees, and at the request of community members.
Please reach out to Principal Ron Patterson with any questions or concerns.
ropatterson@canaanschools.org
802-266-8910 Ext 2104
Hello NEK Families,
I received this information (attached) and wanted to share it with you. This sounds like a great opportunity for anyone interested!
March 15 at Canaan Schools MPR from 9-11 am; we will be having a chess tournament. Anyone that attends the school, family members, parents, or guardians of the students in the school may participate. So, the Knights of the Round Table Chess Club will play 13-14 people. You will be the School Team, and we will be the Knight Team. It will be 15 min games. We need YOU to help us. Prizes will be given and there will be snacks and drinks for free. Just let me know if you want to play.
Frankie Sawicki
King Arthur - Chess Coach of the Knights of the Round Table
fsawicki@canaanschools.org
Two meetings that you might be interested in coming and participating in.
Here are two meetings that might interest you.
Wednesday after school program activity for grades one and two was creating a tiny masterpiece for the Alice Ward memorial libraries tiny art show. The art show kits are free to pick up At the library and must be returned by Thursday, February 27 all art submitted will be on display at the library for the month of March.
Family Events coming up.
Family Shamrock Shuffle - March 18 @4:30 pm
Pizza and Poems - April 24 @4:30 pm
For your information about the 2025-2026 budget at Canaan Schools and meeting information.
Need help with taxes? This might be a great help to you. NEKCA will be helping and please call to make an appointment. More information is on the flyer attached.
The Community Builders Hub has been helping to convene partners to explore creative collaborations to help with issues of importance to community members, including the lack of childcare options in the area of northern Coos County, NH and northeastern Essex County, VT. If your family is in need of childcare or after school care within the next year, please consider filling out this brief survey to help us determine the current needs of our communities. Real solutions are forming, but public input is needed to move things forward. Please submit responses here by January 22, 2025. Thank you for your time!
Get in the Holiday Spirit and dress up. Dec 16-20, 2024 - Monday-Friday
Monday - Christmas Sweater - Ugly or not
Tuesday - Holiday Head to Toe
Wednesday - North Pole Characters
Thursday - Favorite Christmas Movie Character
Friday - Polar Express - School Appropriate PJ's
