Each morning, PES staff greet and screen each child before they enter their school. Screening includes taking temperatures and asking a few questions. Keeping our school community safe is our top priority.
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at Peterborough Elementary School (PES). We immediately contacted, worked with, and followed guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to determine if any staff or students were in close contact with the infected individual.
NH DHHS defines close contact with an infected person as being within six feet for a total of ten cumulative minutes or more, beginning two days prior to first illness onset or collection of a positive test, whichever is earlier. When close contact occurs, we contact those individuals or their parent/guardian to instruct them on how to self-quarantine at home.
Based on what we know about this case, there is no reason to believe that it resulted from exposure at school. Furthermore, thanks to the vigilance of the staff, students, and families of PES, no individuals met the above definition of close contact, and we are able to continue our present programming at PES.
The safety of our children, employees, and community is our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of all, we have been following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. In addition, we should all take the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Avoid close contact with others. When outside your home, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.
Wear a cloth face covering that covers your mouth and nose to protect others when in public areas.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Stay home if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
If you have questions, please contact Ann Forrest, Assistant Superintendent, at aforrest@conval.edu.
Every Friday morning, students in Ms. Lavoie's 4th grade class take on math facts in what is known as the Hot Seat! Today they did an amazing job going through multiples of 8. It was so cold this Friday, Mr. P welcomed a chance to stand in front of the fire and share his math facts skills.
Second grade has been learning about winter celebrations around the world. Mrs. McLaughlin's class had a visit from Mrs. Aldrich's home to learn about her family's Hannukah traditions and she shared a story.
Kindergarten teachers sent home one art project for each week of remote learning. This week we made bear masks because we read Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson. The kids showed off their masks this afternoon while we read another story Sleepy Bear by Lydia Dabcovich. The first week of remote learning has been a pretty great success!
For Halloween this year the Yellow & Blue Pods decorated classroom doors and the Red Pod painted pumpkins. Pictured is Mrs. Lavoie's decorated doorway.
Each morning, PES staff greet and screen each child before they enter their school. Screening includes taking temperatures and asking a few questions. Keeping our school community safe is our top priority.
Each morning, PES staff greet and screen each child before they enter their school. Screening includes taking temperatures and asking a few questions. Keeping our school community safe is our top priority.
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at Peterborough Elementary School (PES). We immediately contacted, worked with, and followed guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) to determine if any staff or students were in close contact with the infected individual.
Every Friday morning, students in Ms. Lavoie’s 4th grade class take on math facts in what is known as the Hot Seat! Today they did an amazing job going through multiples of 8.
Second grade has been learning about winter celebrations around the world. Mrs. McLaughlin’s class had a visit from Mrs. Aldrich’s home to learn about her family’s Hannukah traditions and she shared a story.
Kindergarten teachers sent home one art project for each week of remote learning. This week we made bear masks because we read Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson. The kids showed off their masks this afternoon while we read another story Sleepy Bear by Lydia Dabcovich.
For Halloween this year the Yellow & Blue Pods decorated classroom doors and the Red Pod painted pumpkins. Pictured is Mrs. Lavoie’s decorated doorway.
