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Portsmouth School Department
Friday Newsletter

January 27, 2017
On Wednesday, the PMS Boys JV Basketball Team volunteered at the local food
pantry on their day off from school.
Kindergarten Registration & Screening for the
2017-2018 School Year
   
New Franklin                     Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12
Dondero                            Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19
Little Harbour                     Wednesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 25 

  
How old should my child be to register for Kindergarten?
If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2017, they will be eligible to register for the 2017-2018 school year.
     
How do I begin the registration process?
Please call your area elementary school to schedule a registration/screening appointment for your child.
Dondero                             Ms. Nancy Pisarek                         436-2231             
New Franklin                     Ms. Marge Achilles                         436-0910             
Little Harbour                    Ms. Shirley O’Leary                        436-1708 

             
What documents do I need to bring with me to register my child?
Please bring the following items with you for registration:
•             Birth Certificate
•             Immunization Record
•             Documentation of recent Physical Exam
•             Custody or Guardianship papers, as applicable
•             Proof of Residency (example: utility bill, rental agreement, etc.)
•             Complete Kindergarten Registration Packet
*Parents are strongly encouraged to fill out complete Kindergarten registration packets prior to their appointment. Complete packets may be picked up at our child’s school or may be downloaded by clicking HERE.

  
How long does registration usually take?
During the registration process, your child will be individually screened in a number of developmental areas by school personnel. The screening will take 30 to 60 minutes, so please make sure your child has a snack and is well rested.

Registering your child for kindergarten is extremely important in helping Portsmouth plan for the upcoming school year and the need(s) of the children who will be attending. We look forward to meeting our new kindergartners and families.
 
Please note that you may refer to the Portsmouth School District Website to verify your elementary school assignment.
On Thursday, February 2, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Portsmouth Middle School Library, FCD Prevention Works will be holding a workshop for Grade 5 parents as a supplement to the groups work with Portsmouth Grade 5 students. Childcare will be provided and  magician BJ Hickman will perform in the Stokel Commons at PMS  to entertain the kids. During the workshop, an FCD prevention specialist will:
  • Help parents understand the essential role they play in keeping their kids drug-free during childhood and adolescence 
  • Help parents understand the importance of modeling healthy, appropriate attitudes, and behaviors for kids
  • Provide parents with the latest facts about addiction and the mental and physical effects of alcohol and other drugs; clear up misinformation
  • Explain the risk factors for addiction
  • Dispel myths and misconceptions about adolescent drug use
  • Answer individual questions
Please see the flyer for more details.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
   

Portsmouth Little League Online Registration- Tuesday, January 17-  Friday, February 17 (flyer)

New Heights- PowerGirls!- 5th Grade: Thursdays, January 26- February 9, and 6th-8th Grades: Mondays, January 30- February 13 (flyer)

Puddle Dock Pond-a-Thon- Saturday, January 28 (flyer) and (pledge form)  
Additional information can be found at http://www.strawberybanke.org/skate/events.cfm


Summer Camp Expo- Sunday, January 29 (flyer)

PHS Basketball Home Game- Thursday, February 2 (home game schedule)

UNH Summer Youth Program Fair- Thursday, February 2 (flyer)

Patrick Dorow Productions Presents Les Miserables- February 2- February 9 (flyer)

CLIPPERS Farm to School Program and Seacoast Outright Fundraiser- Thursday, February 2, at Block Six Restaurant and 3S Artspace in downtown Portsmouth (flyer)


Portsmouth Girls Softball Association Assessments- Sunday, February 5 (flyer)
Online registration is required and is now open.


Patrick Dorow Productions- Session 2: February 6- 22, Session 3: February 27- March 15 (flyer)

Families First Programs- (flyer)
Tuesdays, February 7 & 21, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, (and Listen So Kids Will Talk): Connect with your child while keeping your authority and providing guidance.
 
Thursday, February 9, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Parenting School-Age Kids, a Q&A with Dr. Dawn Huebner: Bring your concerns, leave with practical ideas.
 
Tuesday, February 14, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Parents’ Communication Workshop: On Valentine’s Day, give the gift of improved communication to one another. With Shane Birkel, LMFT, Seacoast Spark Couples Therapy
 
Thursday, February 23, 9:30 a.m -11 a.m.
Oral Hygiene, Come get the latest tips for keeping your child’s mouth healthy. With Cindy Bishop, RDH, BS.
 
Tuesday, February 28 , 6-7:30 p.m.
Go to Sleep!! Help for bedtime battles, creating healthy sleep routines. For all ages, toddlers to teens. With Randy Tallent, Child Development Specialist.


Strawbery Banke Vacation Days- February 27- March 2 (flyer)

Zebra Crossing- Teen Weekend Getaway- March 11 and 12 (flyer) and Winter/ Spring Programs (flyer)

UNH Tech Kid U Program- Saturdays, March 11, 18, and 25 (flyer)

Portsmouth High School Testing Initiative- Wednesday, April 5 (more information)  
   
40th Annual Walter Burns Memorial Fishing Day for Special Children- Friday, May 19 (flyer), (invitation) and (more information)

Summer Yoga Camp- Children ages 4 1/2- 7, July 17-21 and Children ages 8-11, July 24-28 (flyer)
 
DISTRICT NEWS
Portsmouth School Cancellations http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/SchoolClosingsInfo.pdf

Portsmouth School District App 
Do you want to receive school cancellation and delay notifications on your mobile device? Download the Portsmouth School District App! The app is available to download free on your smartphone or tablet. Scan the following QR codes and download from iTunes or Google Play.
 
   QR CODE FOR ANDROID           QR CODE FOR IPHONE             QR CODE FOR IPAD  
Portsmouth School District Policies
Just a reminder that all School District Policies may be found online at: http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/SchoolBoardPolicies.htm. 
Please take a moment to review policy JBAA/Sexual Harassment- Students .
COMMUNITY NEWS

Portsmouth Public Library- Portsmouth Public Library's Children's Room has lots of events for you including Take Your Child to the Library Day- a full day of free events from Center for Wildlife, Wild Life the movie, Sunny the reading therapy dog, and lots more.   Kids grades 5-8 should also check out our popular Babysitting Course! Sign up required.  Visit our facebook page or website for more info!
 http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/childrens-pms.htm
 
Updated teen book lists are available too- check them out! 
http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/teens/booklists.htm
  
Portsmouth Music and Arts Center- Summer Camp Registration is open and spaces are filling up fast! Sign up now to secure your spot.  Choose from six different themed Art Camps, Teen and Pre-Teen Rock Camps, Jazz Camp, and collaborative camps with NH Theatre Project and Prescott Park Arts Festival! Check them all out at: pmaconline.org

Support Group for Parents of Children with OCD & Other Anxiety Disorders (flyer)   

Portsmouth Academy of Performing Arts (flyer)
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Portsmouth School District
1 Junkins Avenue, Suite 402
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-431-5080
  
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