N e w H a m p s h i r e E s tat e s n o t e s
Parent-teacher conferences
Parent-teacher conferences will be held Wednesday, November 11 and
Thursday, November 12. The conferences are an important opportunity for
parents to spend some one-on-one time with their child’s teacher and to
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discuss how they are doing in school. Conferences also can help parents and
H a m p s h i r e teachers find ways to work together to improve student learning. Please check
estates
to make sure you know the date and time for your conference. We have a
elementary
packed schedule of conferences, so please be on time of your conference.
School
The Parent-Teacher Conference: 5 Suggested Questions
volume 6
Publication 2
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May I see samples of my child’s work and
the books being used?
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What are my child’s strengths and needs?
Bob Geiger
Principal
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Is my child performing at grade level in
reading, writing and math?
Veronica
Matthewson
Assistant
Principal
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Have you observed any special interests or talents my child may have?
 How can I help at home? What role should I play in relation to homework?
Mark your calendar!!
Important dates
11/9—11/13 NHE Book Fair
11/19 No school for Head Start students
11/11 Early Release @12:55 pm—ParentTeacher Conferences. No school for Pre-K &
Head Start students
11/24 Principal’s Parent Coffee @ 9:00
11/12 Early Release @12:55 pm—ParentTeacher Conferences. No school for Pre-K &
Head Start students
11/25 Early Release @ 12:55 pm
11/26—11/27 No school—Holiday
12/1 NHE/Oak View PTA Meeting
@ 7:00 pm at NHE
Po s i t ive B e h av i o r a l I n t e r ve n t i o n s a n d S u p p o r t s ( P B I S )
This year, New Hampshire Estates is implementing a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
(PBIS) program, which is designed to create safer and more effective schools through establishing clear
behavioral expectations and providing positive recognition for appropriate student behaviors. We are
teaching students to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn in all school settings. Research shows
that to improve behavior, students should hear four positive comments about their behavior for each
critical comment. As part of the program, students earn Buzz Bucks for demonstrating respectful,
responsible and ready-to-learn behaviors. Students may use their Buzz Bucks to choose rewards such as
pencils, erasers, lunch bunch, temporary line leader, or even principal for an afternoon.