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Belmont High School PTO Has Big Plans
BELMONT — The Belmont High School PTO is back after many years and is welcoming BHS parents to join.
BHS PTO President, Donna Iacopucci said "We are excited to create an organization that opens up communication between parents, students, teachers, administration and our community. The positive support has been extremely encouraging. We all agree that with the budget challenges we face in our schools and the expanding needs of students, keeping parents and schools connected is critical."
Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. The February meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 21 at 6 p.m. at the BHS Guidance office.
The organization recently adopted the following mission statement:
"The mission of the Belmont High School (BHS) PTO is to support the BHS administration, staff and students in maintaining BHS as a school of excellence. Activities we will be engaged in will include, but not be limited to, applying for available grants, educating parents on topics of interest, fundraising, and identifying and supporting student programs to promote educational excellence."
A few projects the PTO has worked on include:
— Creation of a sponsorship program titled, "Friends of BHS". Individuals and businesses are able to become formal sponsors of BHS. This will include acknowledgement in all PTO-sponsored programs, newsletters, and inclusion in the PTO Friends of BHS Sponsor Guide. Any businesses or individuals desiring to be a part of the "Friends of BHS" may contact Donna Iacopucci at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send donations to "BHS PTO" at Belmont High School.
— Bylaws have been created and are in the final phase of approval. Voting for the 2013 PTO Board confirmed the following: Donna Iacopucci (President), Carrie Martin (Vice President), Colleen Akerman (Secretary), Lisa Garnett (Treasurer) and Gretta Olson-Wilder (Community Liaison).
— Guest speakers at PTO meetings over the last few months have included Alan Robichaud – Community Development Director for Lakes Region United Way and Jen Gagnon – Director of Student Assistance Program. Future guests will include Maria Dreyer (Superintendent), and others are being planned.
— The PTO acquired a donation of ten sets of the audio program and workbook titled, "You're Empowered! Parenting Teens with Conviction, Communication and Love" by Sue Blaney.
— Monthly meeting topics of discussion have included: bullying, curriculum, non-traditional fundraising, social programs, speakers and workshops for parents and students, student issues and challenges, among others.
— The PTO is working at identifying creative and less traditional fundraising opportunities that will not be a burden to parents and students. They would welcome additional suggestions and opportunities for fundraising.
Personal and business PTO donations would be gratefully appreciated and can be mailed or dropped off at Belmont High School, 255 Seavey Rd., Belmont, NH 03220 to the attention of the "BHS PTO". For more information, contact: Donna Iacopucci at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
BHS PTO President, Donna Iacopucci said "We are excited to create an organization that opens up communication between parents, students, teachers, administration and our community. The positive support has been extremely encouraging. We all agree that with the budget challenges we face in our schools and the expanding needs of students, keeping parents and schools connected is critical."
Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. The February meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 21 at 6 p.m. at the BHS Guidance office.
The organization recently adopted the following mission statement:
"The mission of the Belmont High School (BHS) PTO is to support the BHS administration, staff and students in maintaining BHS as a school of excellence. Activities we will be engaged in will include, but not be limited to, applying for available grants, educating parents on topics of interest, fundraising, and identifying and supporting student programs to promote educational excellence."
A few projects the PTO has worked on include:
— Creation of a sponsorship program titled, "Friends of BHS". Individuals and businesses are able to become formal sponsors of BHS. This will include acknowledgement in all PTO-sponsored programs, newsletters, and inclusion in the PTO Friends of BHS Sponsor Guide. Any businesses or individuals desiring to be a part of the "Friends of BHS" may contact Donna Iacopucci at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send donations to "BHS PTO" at Belmont High School.
— Bylaws have been created and are in the final phase of approval. Voting for the 2013 PTO Board confirmed the following: Donna Iacopucci (President), Carrie Martin (Vice President), Colleen Akerman (Secretary), Lisa Garnett (Treasurer) and Gretta Olson-Wilder (Community Liaison).
— Guest speakers at PTO meetings over the last few months have included Alan Robichaud – Community Development Director for Lakes Region United Way and Jen Gagnon – Director of Student Assistance Program. Future guests will include Maria Dreyer (Superintendent), and others are being planned.
— The PTO acquired a donation of ten sets of the audio program and workbook titled, "You're Empowered! Parenting Teens with Conviction, Communication and Love" by Sue Blaney.
— Monthly meeting topics of discussion have included: bullying, curriculum, non-traditional fundraising, social programs, speakers and workshops for parents and students, student issues and challenges, among others.
— The PTO is working at identifying creative and less traditional fundraising opportunities that will not be a burden to parents and students. They would welcome additional suggestions and opportunities for fundraising.
Personal and business PTO donations would be gratefully appreciated and can be mailed or dropped off at Belmont High School, 255 Seavey Rd., Belmont, NH 03220 to the attention of the "BHS PTO". For more information, contact: Donna Iacopucci at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 03:09
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The Country Village Quilt Guild Board invites all to rousing games of QUILTO (based on BINGO but uses quilting terms instead of numbers) Wednesday, February 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Moultonborough Life Safety Building. The lucky winning prizes will, of course, be fabric. (Courtesy photo)
Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 03:04
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February Vacation Winter Carnival Programs include Cardboard Box Sled Derby, Curling
GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department is planning some Winter Carnival activities for the whole family on Wednesday, February 27. These activities will include a Cardboard Box Sled Derby and Curling Games.
The Cardboard Box Sled Derby competition will be held on February 27 at 10 a.m. at the Gilford Outing Club sledding hill on Cherry Valley Road. Participants in this program will build their own sled ahead of time and compete in a variety of races at the sledding hill the day of the event.
This program is open to participants ages 5 and up. All interested participants must pre-register by Monday, February 25. All interested participants should contact the Parks and Recreation Department for Derby design guidelines.
The Curling Games will be held at the Arthur A Tilton Ice Rink on February 27. A fun introduction to the sport of curling will be open to any interested participants. A game for children ages 6-17 will be held from 2-3 p.m. and a game for adults ages 18 and up will be held from 3-4 p.m. Curling is the sport of "sliding stones" down the ice in an attempt to get your "stones" closer to the target than your opponent. Although this activity is held on the ice, participants do not wear ice skates. Participants should dress to be outside and should wear sneakers or boots. All participants may register at the event.
For more information on any of these programs, please contact the Gilford Parks and Rec. at 527-4722.
The Cardboard Box Sled Derby competition will be held on February 27 at 10 a.m. at the Gilford Outing Club sledding hill on Cherry Valley Road. Participants in this program will build their own sled ahead of time and compete in a variety of races at the sledding hill the day of the event.
This program is open to participants ages 5 and up. All interested participants must pre-register by Monday, February 25. All interested participants should contact the Parks and Recreation Department for Derby design guidelines.
The Curling Games will be held at the Arthur A Tilton Ice Rink on February 27. A fun introduction to the sport of curling will be open to any interested participants. A game for children ages 6-17 will be held from 2-3 p.m. and a game for adults ages 18 and up will be held from 3-4 p.m. Curling is the sport of "sliding stones" down the ice in an attempt to get your "stones" closer to the target than your opponent. Although this activity is held on the ice, participants do not wear ice skates. Participants should dress to be outside and should wear sneakers or boots. All participants may register at the event.
For more information on any of these programs, please contact the Gilford Parks and Rec. at 527-4722.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 03:00
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Snowshoe Disc Golf World Championship at Mystic Meadows Saturday
LACONIA — The Mystic Meadows, home of Tavern 27 and Jade Trace Golf, will be hosting the 2013 Snowshoe Disc Golf World Championship, to take place on Saturday February 23 at noon and will benefit Better Together, a Lakes Region initiative working to benefit the community.
Teams of two will compete for the lowest course score and the title of the first ever Snowshoe Disc Golf Champions in the Lakes Region. Teams consist of two players wearing snowshoes playing with a regulation size disc. The Mystic Meadows also has snowshoes to lend while supplies last.
Individuals that show up as a single to play will be paired with other individuals to form a team. Teams will be paired up and play as a foursome. To play the game disc is advanced from the tee box to the basket by being tossed from one team mate to another until one team mate can put the disc in the basket. The number of tosses, including the toss into the basket, is the team score for the hole.
The team with the lowest score will be crowned the world champions and win prizes. The entry fee of $50 will be collected and the proceeds from the event will benefit the local organization, Better Together, a rassroots effort to rekindle the spirit of neighborhood and community in the Lakes Region.
Better Together has inspired programs like Got Lunch. Their meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Laconia Middle School Library from 4-6 p.m. New Action teams are forming all the time. Call 603-581-1571 for more information on Better Together.
Those looking to support the effort, but not wishing to play can participate as a spectator. The Mystic Meadows is also accepting One Toss Jackpot prizes. Like hole-in-one prizes, the prize is given out if a player lands the disc in the basket on the first toss.
Current prizes include: Ippolito's Furniture – Recliner valued at $499; Burrito Me – 1 burrito a week for a year valued at $500; MC Cycle and Sport – a pair of Dior Snowshoes valued at $230; Belknap - 2 Snow Tires valued at $250; Tavern 27 - $500 in Gift Certificates; Jade Trace Golf $500 in Golf Gift Certificates.
Visit SnowshoeDiscGolf.com for more information and to register
Teams of two will compete for the lowest course score and the title of the first ever Snowshoe Disc Golf Champions in the Lakes Region. Teams consist of two players wearing snowshoes playing with a regulation size disc. The Mystic Meadows also has snowshoes to lend while supplies last.
Individuals that show up as a single to play will be paired with other individuals to form a team. Teams will be paired up and play as a foursome. To play the game disc is advanced from the tee box to the basket by being tossed from one team mate to another until one team mate can put the disc in the basket. The number of tosses, including the toss into the basket, is the team score for the hole.
The team with the lowest score will be crowned the world champions and win prizes. The entry fee of $50 will be collected and the proceeds from the event will benefit the local organization, Better Together, a rassroots effort to rekindle the spirit of neighborhood and community in the Lakes Region.
Better Together has inspired programs like Got Lunch. Their meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Laconia Middle School Library from 4-6 p.m. New Action teams are forming all the time. Call 603-581-1571 for more information on Better Together.
Those looking to support the effort, but not wishing to play can participate as a spectator. The Mystic Meadows is also accepting One Toss Jackpot prizes. Like hole-in-one prizes, the prize is given out if a player lands the disc in the basket on the first toss.
Current prizes include: Ippolito's Furniture – Recliner valued at $499; Burrito Me – 1 burrito a week for a year valued at $500; MC Cycle and Sport – a pair of Dior Snowshoes valued at $230; Belknap - 2 Snow Tires valued at $250; Tavern 27 - $500 in Gift Certificates; Jade Trace Golf $500 in Golf Gift Certificates.
Visit SnowshoeDiscGolf.com for more information and to register
Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 02:55
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