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The Ray School is contacted by local businesses and non-profits to make our parents aware of upcoming opportunities. We publish information that directly supports or enhances our K-5 population. Please note that these are not school sponsored events.

If you have a program you'd like featured, please contact Gwyn in the front office. Items will be featured for the month with updates each Friday.

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Week of May 31 - June 4

 

Looking for Volunteer Host Families For International Students!  

Either for one semester or full year, depending on the student.

The Pan Atlantic Foundation is looking for a host family for Telmo from Spain! Telmo is practiced at soccer, and loves to be active in general. He's a brown belt in karate, and also loves skateboarding, snowboarding and skiing.

You can read more about Telmo here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IsFikBaI8AAGK5DYiFGzDvVMprqtZI_q/view

 

You can look through the list of students looking for volunteer host families here:  (this changes daily but here is a sample!)   https://www.panatlanticfoundation.org/meet-our-students.html

Please contact me if you are interested! Tricia Collins at triciaspirit@yahoo.com. Thanks! 

For rising 6th Grade Students: Eco Genius Environmental Studies Camp

  • Location:  Frances C. Richmond Middle School

  • Date:  Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 9

  • Time:  9am - 4pm

  • Cost:  $145 (reduced tuition generously sponsored by the Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation - scholarships are available

For incoming 6th-9th graders - create the future this summer!  Our young environmental scientists are on a Global Goals mission.  Through an examination of energy efficiency, food systems and household waste, Eco Genius studies the human impact on our environment, and how we can lead a more sustainable daily life.  By the end of the week, students will create a concrete plan for taking action - at home and in the community - to improve the world we live in.

  • Explore the U.N. Global Goals for Sustainable Development

  • Gain ecological literacy for understanding the relationships between humans and our plant

  • Build stewardship skills to improve and protect the environment for future generations

  • Develop strategies for efficient collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving

  • Learn best practices for public speaking - ability to pitch and present work

Middle school youth become agents of change.  Through exploration of the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development - including ending poverty, fighting inequality, and tackling climate change - kids emerge as future leaders and problem solvers energized to transform the world.  Aligned to the Common Core State Standards Initiative in both Mathematics and English Language Arts, as well as the Next Generation Science Standards, Future Genius summer programs deliver powerful enrichment to students ready to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Register at futuregenius.org. Scholarships are available.

Summer of Dinosaurs

At the Montshire Museum of Science come explore the lives of dinosaurs, big and small!  Enjoy an exciting summer of dinosaur eggs, gigantic dino bones, and joyful moments of discovery when dinosaurs take over the Montshire!

Open May 29 - September 26

Reserve tickets at montshire.org.

Upper Valley River Camp

A summer program operating on the Connecticut River for children ages 7-12, focused on river ecology, boat etiquette, moving water safety, and responsible fishing practices.  This is a collaborations between TBC Guide Services and the Immersion Montessori School (www.uvims.com)  For more detailed information, please visit our FaceBook page using this link.

Etna Libray

Although the Etna Library building is closed to the public, we continue to provide books, audiobooks and dvd's through item pick-up on our porch.  If you would like us to reserve an item for you, please e-mail us at etna.library@hanovernh.org or call 603-643-3116.   We will also pack bags of books for families if you tell us the ages of your children and their interests.  For information about online storytime for preschool and primary grade children, e-mail etna.library@hanovernh.org.  Upcoming adult and children's programs are listed on the Howe Library calendar (https://www.thehowe.org/events.php/pid/3/sid/55/tid/141) and on the Etna Library webpage (https://www.hanovernh.org/etna-library/pages/programs-events).

ESL Adult Conversation Hour at Howe Library

"Join us by Zoom for the Howe Library's ESL Adult Conversation Hour.  This is a relaxed, informal time to practice your English.  All are welcome!  We will be meeting on Monday afternoons at 1:00.  Email Jared Jenisch at jared.jenisch@thehowe.org for the Zoom invitation or more information."

New Classes Enrolling Now! 

CodeWizardsHQ is a leader for the last 5 years in live online coding education for ages 8-18.  Our classes are delivered live, with a teacher and a small group of students all online at the same time. Instructors lead lessons and help with hands-on coding exercises, with students seeing, listening to, and interacting with the teacher in real time.  Attend from home! No driving. Structured and developmental curriculum. Beginner-friendly to advanced skill levels welcome. Students can learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Scratch, Java and more. More details here: CodeWizardsHQ.com 100% Guarantee  Our goal is to make all our students successful. If your child is not happy with our program, please notify us within the first four class sessions and you will receive a full refund.

Swinging into Summer at the Howe
Summer Reading Sign-up June 15 10-4 & June 17 2-5.
Children’s Garden Howe Library

STEM Robotix Summer Camps

Due to increased vaccination rates and the expected vaccine availability for many students starting this week, STEM Robotix is pleased to announce a return to our more traditional summer camps.

While we know that our youngest students may not yet be eligible for Covid vaccine, we are increasingly confident that we can safely support our students and provide the enriching experience all students/families have come to expect.

 

2021 camp schedule:

  • ROBOTICS - GRAPHICAL(Gr 3 - 5)                  June 21 - 25

  • SCRATCH(Gr 3-6) AND/OR PYTHON(5-8)      June 28 - July 2

  • FLL FOCUS ROBOTICS(Gr 4-8)                           July 12 - 16

  • ADV ROBOTICS - INTRO/MECANUM(Gr 5 - 8)      July 19 - 23

  • ADV ROBOTICS  - ROBOT ARMS/DELTA(Gr 6-9)    July 26 - 30

Camp details including detailed camp descriptions, weekly schedules, times, safety precautions and online camp registration can be found by visiting the our website at  www.stemrobotix.com

Cedar Circle Farm Summer Camps

Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM

One-week sessions 

June 28–September 3, 2021

Info and registration here: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/education/summer-day-camp

Curiosity and wonder are all around us during our week-long summer camps! Our highly qualified educators believe that students are the most engaged and learn best when their inquisitiveness and hands-on experiences are encouraged and empowered. Explorations through the forest, adventures along the riverbank, and games between the strawberry fields will cultivate a true appreciation for our ecosystems here in the Upper Valley, as well as the farm-fresh food and the community connections available within this unique setting.

Experienced staff facilitate campers ages 6-11 through activities and learning opportunities in groups of no more than ten. In addition to daily farm chores, games, and sensory-based explorations, campers have opportunities throughout the week to choose their own activities. 

Some of these activities may include:

  • baking a sweet treat for the whole farm

  • creating and painting garden signs

  • harvesting fruits or veggies from our fields for a snack

  • collecting and identifying insects who live on the farm 

  • learning about the food chain while playing a camp-wide game of tag

  • working in teams to complete a scavenger hunt

  • tracking the wildlife that visits the farm

Safety, fun, and community building are at the foundation of our education programs. Our program is designed to instill a strong sense of stewardship and belonging among our campers, the environment, and one another.

$315 PER WEEK*

Week 1: June 28–July 2

Week 2: July 5–9

Week 3: July 12–16

Week 4: July 19–23

Week 5: July 26–30

Week 6: August 2–6

Week 7: August 9–13

Week 8: August 16–20

Week 9: August 23–27

Week 10: August 30–September 3

If you are having difficulty paying for camp registration, we have some financial assistance available. Please contact meredith@cedarcirclefarm.org for an application.

*Visit our FAQ page for more information about the program, discounts, camp policies, etc. 

Still have questions? Email Meredith, our Education Programs Manager, or call (802) 785-4737.

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