I hope everyone is enjoying a happy, healthy summer. Canterbury Elementary School staff have been preparing for the school year ahead: curriculum planning, classroom set-up as well as professional learning and collaboration have kept us busy! In addition, all classrooms have received a fresh coat of paint.

On-site summer learning programs have kept our students engaged as well. Thank you to Mrs. Shoemaker and Mrs. Wong for your efforts with our learners. I also appreciate the work of our Head Custodian Dawn Angus and volunteer Ellwyn Hayslip for your efforts to get our building ready for back-to-school. Things are shaping up nicely!

I am pleased to introduce our new staff members to the CES school community:

Jamie Hebert – grade 4 teacher
Fiina Glines – grade 2 teacher
Logan Moulton – music teacher

We are seeking to hire a few support staff members as well. Please go to www.schoolspring.com to learn more about our open positions and to apply.

Volunteers are an important part of our school community! Please reach out to your student’s teacher or to our volunteer coordinator, Kathryn Scanlon at kscanlon@sau80.org, to get involved. In order to be a volunteer or chaperone, you will need to have a 2024/2025 Volunteer Affidavit on file with the SAU. You must also be fingerprinted with the district. To get fingerprinted, please call Laurie Cowan at 603-267-9223 ext. 5304 and make an appointment with her. Fingerprinting results can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 4 weeks. Please see Rachel Manita in the office for an affidavit form or email her at rmanita@sau80.org. You may also complete this process at any of our open house events (see details below). Please bring a photo ID. We look forward to having you join us!

Be well,
~ Erin Chubb, Principal, Canterbury Elementary School

Important Dates:

Aug. 26-27: New Teacher Workshop Days
Aug. 28-29: Teacher Workshop Days
Aug. 29: Kindergarten and First Grade Open House events (1-3 pm)
Sept. 2: Labor Day
Sept. 3: First Day of School
Sept. 18: Open House, PTO Supper, and Book Fair (5-7 pm)