Important Dates

• January 15th: Hanover School Board Meeting
• January 17th: Ray School PTO Meeting 
• January 20th: School Closed
• January 24th: Progress Reports Released Electronically
• January 27th - 31st: 5th Grade NWEA testing
• February 3rd - 7th: 4th Grade NWEA testing
• February 10th - 14th: 3rd Grade NWEA testing
• February 17th - 21st: School Closed

School News and Information

 

Day	Rotation Day	Tech	Library
Monday, January 13	1	K-2	3-5
Tuesday, January 14	2	K-2	3-5
Wednesday, January 15	3	K-2	3-5
Thursday, January 16	4	K-2	3-5
Friday, January 17	5	K-2	3-5

Upcoming NWEA Testing, Grades 3-5

The Ray School is committed to finding meaningful ways to share student progress with families, in alignment with the SAU70 Strategic Plan. The overarching academic goal of the Strategic Plan is to provide curriculum, instruction, and assessments that are rigorous, engaging, and equitable for all learners across the SAU70 School Districts. This year, we continue to use the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP^® Growth™) test from Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)^® with students in grades 3-5. 

 

Students in grades 3-5 participated in testing in the fall, and during the month of January, students in grades 3-5 will be taking the Winter MAP^® Growth™ Math and Reading tests from NWEA^®. It is important to remember that these assessments are a single snapshot of your child’s growth and understanding and that student results may fluctuate based on many variables over time. Teachers will use these results, in addition to classroom assessments and observations to tailor classroom lessons and set goals for students. Following this period, you will receive a Family Report showing a summary of how your child is performing academically. This report will provide you with information about your child’s growth over time. Please reach out with any questions. 

 

Haven Helpers

Well done again Haven Helpers!   Renee Sullivan delivered 278 pounds of Personal and Home hygiene items over break.  This could also be calculated at 22 Cubic Feet!   This brings our total to 968 pounds!

For the month of January - we will be collecting:

•    CREAM of _______ SOUPS
•    BLACK BEANS

Thanks again for your continued support of the Upper Valley Haven.

 

Opportunity with the Villalobos Brothers

Upper Valley Music Center (UVMC) is hosting a concert with the Villalobos Brothers next Saturday, January 18, 5 pm at Richmond Middle School in Hanover. Because we’ve hosted the Villalobos Brothers previously at Ray, there is an invitation to Hanover families with a discount code: SAU70 which will give families $10 the adult ticket price (youth tickets are free). Tickets can be purchased by clicking the hyperlink above.

Please reach out to erin@uvmusic.org with any questions. We hope to see you there!

 

Ray Art

Ray School art work continues to be on display in the town of Hanover.

This time, you can find a sampling of artwork from grades K-5 at the Howe Library in the Children’s Section.  Additionally, you have the opportunity to see artwork from students K-12!   Hanover High School and Richmond Middle School will also have artwork on display in the Ledyard Gallery - located upstairs in the library and in the showcases.  Be sure to check out the amazing array of work being exhibited for the month of January.

 

Welcome to Winter Art Show

A group of fifth graders are organizing an art show with the theme of WINTER.  This is open to all Ray School students and is optional.

Artwork should be no larger than 9 x 12 and have a winter theme.

Any materials may be used but no sculptures, please. 

 

Students have until January 21 to submit their artwork to Ms. Henry. Students should put their name and teacher code on the BACK of the work. Take your time and do good quality work!  This will be on display in the art hallway during February and March.  Work will be returned at the end of the show.  Any questions, please contact Robin Henry.  
 

 

Please Label Clothing and Winter Items!

The Lost and Found is filling up with unlabeled items!  Please label your student’s items so we can do our best to reunite items with families. Unclaimed and unlabeled items are donated on a 4 week rotation. 

 

 

Free & Reduced Lunch Information

The Ray School provides free meals to families meeting the guidelines. All information is kept confidential. Here is the link:  Free & Reduced Lunch Application

 

Lunch/Milk

The lunch menu can be found by using this link. If you would like to set up an online payment account, you can do so at MyMealTime.  You can find your student(s) ID# in the top right hand corner of their page in your parent portal.

 

Reminder: Volunteer Opportunities

We encourage all families to volunteer in whatever capacity they can within our school district.  In an effort to maintain the safest environment possible, all volunteers must go through a vetting process before working with our students - outlined below. 

 

If you think you would like to be a volunteer at some point in the school year, we encourage you to begin the vetting process now.  

• Start by filling out this form. 
• Once completed, your information will be reviewed by the administration. 
• After review, Teal Parker will reach out to schedule your fingerprinting/background check appointment.

 

**For those of you who have volunteered in the past and have completed your background check/fingerprinting, please note that a new background check is required every two years.  If you are unsure of your status, please reach out to our Coordinator of Volunteers, Teal Parker for assistance.

If you would like to know more about current volunteer opportunities within the district, please fill out this form as well.  In addition, the PTO maintains a separate database of PTO-sponsored volunteer activities that you may also be interested in checking out.

 

Lost & Found

Our PTO has created a Lost and Found section that makes viewing items much easier. Scroll down to see current videos and photos. Please check regularly and be sure to pick up items during office hours, 7:30am-3:30. If you need to make other pick up arrangements, don’t hesitate to reach out.