Way back during the first week of school, Sixth through Eighth Grade visited Camp Foster, a Boys and Girls Club of Manchester summer camp, to do some team building on a low ropes course. Each multi-aged advisory worked their way through five separate challenges. Instructors also incorporated whole-group activities into the day. Students and teachers had a lot of fun working together and getting to know one another. Thanks so much to our wonderful instructors from the Boys and Girls Club!

Photos: Cathy Linden

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Meet our 2023-2024 Middle School students (minus a few absentees) and their teachers! We are excited to see all the growth these Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade students will make this year in the classroom, on stage, on the playing fields, and around campus as mentors to our younger students. We`re lucky to call them ours!

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Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade students head to the practice fields twice each week to learn basic soccer skills and rules of the game. Eighth Grade students who have study hall during this time block volunteer to help out with the drills and games. It`s a fun time and we love seeing our oldest students being such great mentors to our younger ones.

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When the academic day is done, students head outside to explore, play, pretend, and create!

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A few shots of First and Second Grade after-school golf! Don`t forget to sign up for the SRS PTG Fall Golf Classic taking place on the SRS Links next Saturday, September 30! Golfers of all abilities are welcome and non-golfers can also join in the putting contest, corn hole competition, raffles, lunch, drinks and more! Golfer and non-golfer registration link in bio.

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Last week our 7th Graders spent a week in the White Mountains along with teachers Mr. Lewis and Mr. Curry. Read all about their adventures in this recap from Mr. Curry:

Day 1: Rain. Arriving at the AMC’s Joe Dodge Lodge in Pinkham Notch, we dropped packs, loaded up on water and snacks, and set out for an afternoon hike along the Diretissima Trail to get our legs under us. The Pinkham Notch Visitor Center staff treated us well with dinner, dessert, hot chocolate, and a short film on skiing Tuckerman Ravine.

Day 2: Rain. We split up our food, did a final gear check, and set off for Carter Notch Hut. We went big this day, choosing to hit the Wildcat Ridge Trail, part of the Appalachian Trail that includes two official 4,000-footers in six miles. The weather made an already steep and rocky trail also slippery, which slowed us down considerably. The students kept at it, though, powering on past sunset. With encouragement from four energetic and cheerful thru-hikers who caught up to us in the gloom, we arrived late for dinner at the hut, where the amazing staff at Carter Notch Hut made us feel right at home and got us settled for the night.

Day 3: SUN! Warmth! No backpacks! We spent the day resting (including a game of Egyptian Rats with those thru-hikers) and exploring Carter Lakes and the Ramparts. A beautiful day to be up in the mountains with nothing to do but relax.

Day 4: Fall has arrived in the Whites. We ate a hearty breakfast, cleaned our bunk rooms, packed up, said goodbye to the hut Croo, and set off down the 19-Mile Brook Trail. The weather was perfect for hiking—a light breeze, clear air, and sun. Though the trail was still muddy and wet (and as always, rocky), the woods were just beginning to reveal why Autumn is the best season for hiking. We made excellent time down to the trailhead, where the bus was waiting for us to head back home.

The 7th Graders showed a ton of perseverance on this trip, discovering new strength in themselves and setting a higher threshold for what they are capable of achieving. Now, back to the indoor classroom for a great year!

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After returning from their Leadership Retreat, Eighth Grade students were charged with creating leadership-themed posters in art class with Mrs. Morrison. Students will be applying their knowledge of graphic design to communicate what being a leader means to them. We are looking forward to seeing their finished projects!

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The SRS 3/4 Girls Soccer Team played hard on Saturday but ultimately fell short in a tight match against Hillsboro (2-1). Terrific effort and hustle out there, Blue Herons!

Coach`s Quote
The 3/4 Girls Soccer Team is off to a strong start this season! After just a few practices, the girls are showing huge improvements and each player on the team has made important contributions in our three games. We are proud of our 1-1-1 record so far and look forward to the rest of the season! - Caitlin Connelly

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Busy Kindergarten students having fun with identifying and forming numbers! At the start of the school year, teachers are gauging students` strengths, needs, and learning styles in order to shape an individualized curriculum.

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Lots of creative energy in Ceil and Hannah`s Pre-Kindergarten classroom!

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Thanks to Mr. Laliberte and Mrs. Morrison for sharing the "senior portraits" they took back in 2019. Remember, school picture day is this Tuesday for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade and Thursday for Infants through Pre-Kindergarten.

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Congratulations to the 7/8 SRS Soccer Team for their 6-2 win against Holy Family Academy on Saturday! The team currently holds a 2-0 record. Their next game is Monday at home; come cheer them on!

Coach`s Quote:
The team played very well today and showcased good teamwork with great passing and help-defense. Throughout the season, we will work on positioning and controlling play. - Jay Lewis

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Congratulations to the SRS Middle School Cross Country Running Team for their performance at the Capital Area Middle School XC Invitational last week! The SRS boys finished in third place with the help of Ben L., who placed third overall, and four additional SRS runners who finished in the top 20: Will L., Isaac B., Ben C., and Dan N.. Hadley M. came in first for our SRS girls and 18th overall. This was the team`s first meet of the season and we are extremely proud of their effort and determination!

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Rielly and Aiko`s Pre-Kindergarten class learned all about fire safety this week. On this particular morning, after celebrating a friend`s birthday and reviewing the calendar and weather, students sang along to a "sing and read" story about a firetruck.

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It was a beautiful day at the lake with sunny skies, a gentle breeze, and cooler temperatures. Students took a tour of Lake Winnisquam with Doug Hicks and learned the story of how Mohawk Island got its name. They also discussed how the Industrial Revolution changed the look of the lake, checked out the Loon sanctuary, and viewed the lake`s various tributaries. Back on land, students identified macroinvertebrates collected from the water`s edge to determine water quality. After lunch and recess students participated in an activity classifying the size of sand and stones at the bottom of the lake.

Photos: Cathy Linden

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A few more scenes from the Eighth Grade Leadership Trip. Meaningful discussions and deeper connections!

Photos: Sammi Daniels and Chrissy Migdal

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Our Sixth Grade students traveled to Lake Winnisquam for their first day of Ecology School on Wednesday. Before lunch, students broke into learning groups and spent time setting up the lab, kayaking, and swimming. After lunch they had a lesson on fish identification and discussed how the lake was formed and where the water came from and where it goes. They also had an opportunity to look at various maps of the lake and the surrounding watershed. The group is looking forward to another great day at the lake today—with sunshine!

Photos: Cathy Linden

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Congratulations to our 3/4 Boys Soccer Team on their home field win against Antrim on Saturday! It sure was a hot one, but that didn`t stop these athletes from giving it their all!

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