Your Voice on the Board

As the Ward 10 Representative to the Manchester, NH Board of School Committee, Dr. Avard is proud to be your voice to the leaders of the Queen City and is dedicated to keeping you informed about the happenings in our school system.

Feel free to contact me at any time at 623-2800.

Meet Your Representatives

Dr.  Avard has developed a new initiative among the school board members to give you an opportunity to meet some of your school board representatives and to bring forward your ideas, concerns and comments in an informal setting.

Coffee With The School Board is to be a revolving event, visiting various schools throughout the District of Manchester.

The kick-off event was held at Parker-Varney Elementary School on Thursday, May 1, 2008.  A special thanks goes out to Aldermen Michael Lopez and George Smith for taking time out of their busy schedules to join us and discuss important issues with the parents.  School Board Representatives John Avard, Katherine Labanaris and Stephen Dolman met with a dozen concerned and involved parents, as well as Parker Varney principal Phil Callanan in what turned out to be a very informative session for everyone involved.

The second event will be held at Beech Street Elementary School on Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 9:00 - 11:00 am.

Keep checking back here for more dates and locations.

Seeing Them For Ourselves

Dr. Avard has joined a few of his fellow board members in personally touring the schools of our district.

To date, he has visited 21 kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school, as well as the Manchester School of Technology and the new location of MCTV.

These tours have been educational and enlightening for all those involved.  There is no better way to learn about the needs and accomplishments of our schools and students than to visit with the teachers, aids, administration and students in the classroom setting.

Dr. Avard looks forward to completing these tours and developing further initiatives to stay in contact with the residents, students and leaders of Manchester.

Kudos

Kudos to Steve Organik and his 7th & 8th grade orchestra for an entertaining show at Mount Carmel Nursing Home on Tuesday, April 29.  The students took time out of their day to play for a group of residents, followed by a socialization session with the seniors.

They put on a wonderful performance and demonstrated genuine concern for the residents that they entertained and visited.

Talent Abounds

On Saturday, May 10 at 7:00 pm, students and staff at Parker Varney will showcase their performing skills at their annual Talent Show.

Good luck and best wishes to all the performers.

West Side Concert

Performers from all 3 West Manchester Elementary Schools, the Middle School at Parkside and West High School will come together to perform in the annual Push-Up Concert on Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 pm.

The show will be held in the Parkside auditorium and should not be missed.

More Music

Two other shows to catch are the Spring Concerts at the Middle School at Parkside.

The 6th grade Spring Concert will be held May 12 at 7:00 pm

The 7th & 8th grades Spring Concert will be held May 13 at 7:00 pm

Orchestra, band and chorus will all perform for your pleasure.

It's Graduation Time!

Seniors from West High School will hold their graduation ceremony at the Verizon Center on Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30 pm.

Congratulations to all these hard working students!