January 23, 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are writing to inform you that Lancaster Elementary School recently completed testing for lead in drinking water. This is part of an ongoing effort related to New Hampshire’s House Bill 1421, which requires school and childcare facilities to test for lead in drinking water and to act when lead is found at levels at or above 5 parts per billion (ppb).
Lead is a toxic heavy metal with various adverse health effects if inhaled or swallowed. Lead rarely occurs naturally in New Hampshire’s drinking water sources (groundwater or surface water) and typically enters drinking water due to the wearing away of piping, faucets, fixtures and other plumbing materials.
Because lead is tasteless, odorless, and colorless in drinking water, testing is the only way to learn whether lead is present. It is important to sample each faucet or water fountain used for drinking or food prep because test results can vary between locations.
During recent testing, we collected samples from 8 drinking water outlets (e.g., drinking fountains, classroom faucets, kitchen sinks), with 2 samples testing at or above 5 ppb; action must be taken.
We have removed access to these outlets until the problem can be corrected. The table below shows a list of the tested outlets that presented elevated levels of lead, their locations, sample results, and our planned remediation.
1.
Outlet Number: 21475-1
Location: Kitchen
Sample Result: 12.4 (ppb)
Planned Remediation: Faucet Replacement
2.
Outlet Number: 21475-3
Location: Kitchen
Sample Result: 7.51
Planned Remediation: Faucet Replacement
All sample results and additional resources from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) can be viewed at gettheleadoutnh.org.
Sincerely,
Robert Scott, Director of Facilities
5th and 6th Grade Got Sneakers Fundraiser
Pancake Breakfast with Santa this Saturday at Lancaster School! Come join us for some fun!
Families of children Pre-K - grade 5 - Peaceful Parenting Skills - of Conscious Discipline - Workshop December 14, 2022 6:00 - 7:15 PM - Sponsored by North Country Educational Services (NCES), The Coos Coalition for Young Children and Families, and the North Country Partnership for SEL Practices. Register by December 12 at ncedservices.org/parent-cd, or email nces@ncedservices.org, or call 1-603-466-5437 (M-F 8-4) for registration and information.
The White Mountains Regional Nordic Ski Team is looking for new members of the upcoming winter season!
On Friday, November 4, 2022, The White Mountains Regional High School JROTC Spartan Battalion, and the Student Council sponsored a assembly for students grades 9-12 to mark Veterans' Day and honor local veterans. Command Sergeant Major Brad Cross of Whitefield spoke to the student body about the importance of Veterans' Day and honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans. The JROTC Color Guard presented the colors, and student Scott Black sang our National Anthem.
Weeks Memorial Library offers extended hours for Game Day and Lego Club. You can access the information on these flyers for both clubs.
Picture Retake Day is November 17th
Parent Workshop on Discipline Skills...All info is on this flyer.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ngXN6uzcGLV6UZbar1bJw3vkVUeDshuqhyXoCyDwmhk/edit
By pasting the above link in your browser you will be able to see this week's (Oct. 16-22)athletic schedule and any edits that may be made to it during the week.
Friday, October 14: Today's boys soccer game with Lisbon has been cancelled and we will not be making it up. There will be no boys soccer practice.
NJHS is excited to be offering a bake sale at both the Girl and Boy Soccer Game Monday OCtober 17th. Items will include cookies, fudge, brownies, water, and gatorade. All proceeds will go towards helping fund NJHS' efforts to better our community.
This is the second video screening that our district is hosting of a three part mental health series. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Please click on the image for the details.
Please copy and paste this link for Ms. Brady's updated Athletic Schedule;
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZAnxujMlsq6yxZu1TRqLTxSLkrlxo-e7UeybFGtCzK4/edit
REMINDER: LES 8th Grade Parent Meeting tomorrow,
Wednesday, October 5th at 7pm to discuss fundraising.
Good luck WMRSD Field Hockey team at your game in Berlin today! Play hard!
There is no school this Friday, October 7, for Staff Development and there is no school Monday, October 10th in observation of Columbus Day,
Middle school field hockey will be practicing at LES this Thursday from 3:30-5:00. The sports bus will start at WES to bring all soccer and FH players to LES. Boys soccer players will stay on the sports bus to go to their game in Groveton.
8th Grade Parent Night
Wednesday, October 5th at 7pm
Fundraising/Class Trip Information
Homecoming Parade September 22 6PM Please check the flyer for details! We need 7th and 8th Grade Lancer help!!
