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February Virtues: Diligence and Perseverance
February 1 Issue:
  • Note from Jean Behnke
  • Crossroads Fund Updates
  • Parent Association Updates

  • COVID Updates
  • Important Links
Note from Jean Behnke
Dear Parents, 

I have read that in Japan, teachers are given ample time to collaborate with colleagues and to craft and recraft their lessons to near perfection. Most teachers, especially during these times, don’t have this luxury. They are planning for tomorrow’s lesson while simultaneously teaching today’s lesson (on two platforms), covering for absent colleagues, writing reports, advising students, and keeping up with correcting and correspondence. 

Crossroads Fund Updates
Show Your Love!

During the month of February all gifts made will honor our faculty and staff. When you make your gift you can also send a special message to your child's teacher(s) or a staff member. At the end of the month, every teacher/staff member will receive a handmade terrarium (created by past parent Diane Kimball P’20,) along with your heartfelt messages.

Help us reach our goal of $175K and 100% participation. We can't do it without you!  Thank you for all those who have already given to the Crossroads Fund!
Parent Association Updates
Family HeARTs Night
Sponsored by the Parent Association

Thursday, February 11, 2021 • 6:00pm–7:00pm

To celebrate this year’s Family Arts Night we will be creating heART inspired artworks. Join Mrs. Nadeau (via zoom) to celebrate family, friends, and loved ones. 

Using the symbolic heart as our inspiration, Mrs. Nadeau will lead families through a variety of mediums and projects to explore. Together, we will create messages of strength, love, and hope.

Click here for more details and the Zoom link.
Lower School Crossroads Coffee with Jean Behnke

Please join us for the first installment of our new PA series, “Crossroads Coffees.”  At our first meeting on Thursday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m., we will hear about the history of the school, as Jean describes the Core Knowledge and Core Virtues programs. So grab your favorite mug and settle in for a cozy chat!

Meeting ID: 865 956 8816
Passcode: 715199


Stay tuned for Middle School event in March!
COVID Updates
Health Office Update
As of yesterday, Grafton county has 210 identified active cases of COVID-19. Lyme has zero active cases, Hanover has 13 active cases, and Lebanon has 11 active cases.
Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
Messenger RNA vaccines, also known as mRNA, are the first COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States. COVID-19 mRNA vaccines give instructions for cells to make a piece of the virus’s “spike protein,” which the virus normally uses to enter cells in the body. After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the mRNA instructions and gets rid of them. The immune system recognizes that the spike protein doesn’t belong and begins making antibodies to protect against future infection. Individuals who get vaccinated gain this protection without having to risk serious illness, or worse, from getting sick with COVID-19.  
 
Read more about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
Returning to In-Person School February 22
Please note that if your child has exposure risk to covid-19, including travel outside of New England, he or she will require a 10-day quarantine before returning to in-person school. Our students wanting to return to in-person school on February 22 must be back in New England on/before February 11.  
Who may visit the Food Shelf?
The Food Shelf is open to anyone in need of groceries regardless if you live in New Hampshire or Vermont. It does not matter how much money your household earns. The groceries are available as a one-time resource and for longer periods of time. Some Upper Valley residents are concerned that they don’t “qualify” for the Food Shelf, or they should not take food in case someone else needs it more. The Haven is clear that there is enough food to go around for anyone in need.
Important Links