May Newsletter
Remodeling News
Why is it that remodeling/renovations always take longer than you think? Is it just because you want it done before you even begin, or simply Murphy’s Law that something will inevitably go wrong? While the work on our classroom has progressed, it certainly hasn’t gone as fast as I would have liked! Our first obstacle presented itself when we were unable to spray the ceiling like we had initially intended. However, after A LOT of SLOW work with a paint brush, progress is being made!
We have moved cubbies into place and are working on the best arrangement for tables. The classroom is located in a building that is part of Bristol’s Historic District; this means that there are not any straight lines in the building! Finding spots where tables and chairs will sit without wobbling has been an interesting challenge. Despite its quirks, the space is coming together nicely.
A special thank you to HCMA parents, Scott and Deanna Sanchagrin, for helping us endlessly on the classroom. Scott’s help was invaluable in taping and preparing to paint while Deanna’s help in a 14 hour paint-a-thon was so appreciated! Also, a special thank you to the Sanchagrin family for the wonderful donation of a real slate chalkboard that was taken from a 1930’s Maine school house. Thank You!
We only have a limited number of spots available in our inaugural year! Please return your registration information early to ensure your child’s spot in out school!
Window Art
These enthusiastic children were painted on our school window by NH Folk Artist Jim Lambert. Jim's work has been acknowledged by the Museum of American Folk Art and has appeared in Country Living, Early American Homes, Country Collectibles and NH Business magazine. He has received the NH Magazine Editor's Pick for Best Folk Art. He is a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Former President Bill Clinton recently added two of Jim's standing figures to his private folk art collection (Hillary as the Statue of Liberty and Mr. Clinton as Uncle Sam). – Info from www.vwooldridge.com
Jim currently lives in Hillsborough, but had his start teaching high school art for Newfound when the high school was located at the present day middle school. Folks might also recall seeing Jim’s window art on Pauli’s restaurant window in downtown Tilton.
Our special thanks to Jim for taking the time to return to Bristol and paint our window!
What Makes Us Special?
Our program gives parents a new option for their children. While the Kindergarten year tends to be the most challenging for parents, parents still run into daycare scheduling problems for their young school aged children . HCMA gives parents an opportunity to enroll their children, between the ages of 5 and 8, in a quality all day program that will give them a strong academic start but also give them the tools they need to be socially and inwardly happy.