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Looking for a unique, individualized, and enriching education for your child? Maude H. Trefethen (MHT), a K-5 public school located in New Castle, NH, is now welcoming non-resident students. The #1 ranked elementary school in New Hampshire by US News and World Report in 2021, MHT offers students a multi-age classroom setting with excellent teacher-to-student ratios delivering quality instruction for students.

Our attentive, small community culture of MHT enables kids to reach their full potential. We are proud of our project-based curriculum that comes to life in core subjects, STEM, world languages, and the arts. Action-oriented academics is complemented by diverse enrichment opportunities, elevating MHT and its students to one of our State’s premier primary schools.







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Maude H. Trefethen School

After School Programming

Teacher and students measure a piece of wood.

S.T.E.M. Classes

Positive Learning Environment

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Collaborative Culture

Peer Mentorship

Project Based Learning

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Mulit-grade Classrooms

Individualized Instructions

What makes MHT unique?

The mission of the Maude H. Trefethen Elementary School is to enable every student to acquire and demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and problem-solving abilities needed to become thinking, considerate, open-minded, responsible citizens and family members who value learning throughout their lives.

We believe: 

1\.  Children thrive when expectations are high. 
2\.  Children learn best in a safe, caring environment, one that values diversity, collaboration, and risk-taking. 
3\.  Children will develop a culture of respect for others and self, establishing clear expectations and boundaries. 
4\.  Children’s success depends on their independence, self-motivation, self-discipline, and perseverance.
5\.  Children are more than test scores; they will be recognized for their efforts and achievements. 
6\.  Children will be given the opportunity to develop healthy habits, (e.g. good nutrition, good manners, physical fitness, and personal hygiene). 
7\.  We aim to make MHT Elementary School a place that past pupils will look back on with pride and affection, and the parents of future pupils will look to with confidence.

**The Philosophy of MHT**

The Philosophy of the Maude H. Trefethen Elementary School affirms its philosophy that every child has a right to a quality education. High academic standards are set, and every child can and will succeed in ways that reflect his or her aptitudes and interests. Different styles of teaching and learning are respected. MHT provides an environment in which children’s natural need to explore, reflect, communicate, and dream is celebrated. Building a community of learners requires collaboration among parents, staff, and citizens. The goal is to develop in students a lifelong enjoyment of the pursuit of knowledge and a love of learning. MHT has committed to: 

Personalize education for each child.  

*   Document student progress.  
*   Know each student as a person.  
*   Assume the responsibility for student learning.  
*   Build relationships and partnerships inside and outside of school.  
*   Promote health, fitness, and nutrition.  
*   Help each student reach his/her fullest potential. 
*   Raise student aspirations.


Welcome to Maude H. Trefethen Elementary School!

Tuition Documents

MHT- Financial Agreement v3

2. Non-Resident Application Packet.pdf

2. Non-Resident Application Packet

1. Non-Resident Brochure

For K-12 parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of a stress-free school commute. First View, our easy-to-use GPS-based vehicle tracking app, allows you to plan your day and stay connected with your student’s trips, regardless of the type of vehicle your student travels in.

\*\*With First View, you can: \*\*

* See near real-time vehicle location through GPS and track its progress.
* Easily monitor multiple students, including yellow school bus and alternative transportation journeys.
* Quickly access updates and vehicle details for each trip.
* Receive instant notifications and service alerts from your district.
* Set up family members and caregivers to receive customizable trip update alerts and emails.
* First View is available as a user-friendly mobile app for both Apple and Android devices.

Step 1. Please search for First View 1.0 in the App Store or Google Play. This app icon has a red background.

Step 2. [Create a new account](https://myfirstview.helpdocsite.com/account-management/creating-a-firstview-account)

Step 3. [Add a Student](https://myfirstview.helpdocsite.com/registering-within-firstview/adding-a-student-to-the-parent-app)[](https://myfirstview.helpdocsite.com/registering-within-firstview/adding-a-student-to-the-parent-app)

The NEW District Code will be sent via school messenger! You can also contact your school's front office for the District Code. 

FIRST VIEW Parent & Caregiver App SUPPORT:

* Toll-Free: [(888) 889-8920](tel:888-889-8920)
* Email <support@myfirstview.com>

[](https://myfirstview.helpdocsite.com/registering-within-firstview/adding-a-student-to-the-parent-app)[](https://myfirstview.helpdocsite.com/account-management/creating-a-firstview-account)

FirstView 1.0 Student App

Screenshot of firstview 1.0 app in the app store

[Civil Rights Complaint Procedure](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ht0D2ZRNw_ZCYTC-pIN-SGmzHCs1Wtfs/edit?usp=drive_link\&ouid=112786499028136939982\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)



Please find the annual notice.

Notice - Civil Rights Complaint Procedure

April 16, 2024

New Hampshire Excellence in Education Amie Pariseau

603.228.9585

<info.nhedies@gmail.com>[](mailto:info.nhedies@gmail.com)

**New Hampshire Excellence in Education Board Honors Maude H. Trefethen School with 2024 Special Recognition Award**

New Castle, NH - April 16, 2024 - The New Hampshire Excellence in Education Board proudly announces that Maude H. Trefethen School, located in New Castle, NH, has been awarded a prestigious 2024 Special Recognition Award. This esteemed accolade celebrates Maude H. Trefethen School's outstanding commitment to student empowerment, academic rigor, and innovative teaching methodologie

Maude H. Trefethen School's dedication to hands-on learning has significantly enriched the educational landscape in New Castle. Dedicated and skilled staff members strive to involve students in diverse learning opportunities, such as the development of captivating podcasts utilized to showcase student learning. These opportunities captivate audiences while providing students with immersive multimedia learning experiences.

Furthermore, the school is exploring student-led teaching initiatives, where older students take on the role of teachers, sharing their knowledge and skills with younger peers. This approach not only fosters leadership skills among the older students, but also cultivates a collaborative learning environment where students of all ages thrive together in their school community

"The EDies board is thrilled to recognize Maude H. Trefethen School for its exemplary commitment to education," remarked Collette Flanders, Co-Chair of the New Hampshire Excellence in Education Board. "The school's innovative teaching methods and dedication to student empowerment embody the spirit of excellence that the EDies Awards seek to honor."

Maude H. Trefethen School's efforts have set a standard of excellence in education that inspires both students and educators alike. Its passion for fostering a love of learning and empowering students to reach their full potential is truly commendable.

The New Hampshire Excellence in Education Board extends congratulations to Maude H. Trefethen School on this well-deserved honor. Maude's contributions to the field of education are immeasurable, and its impact will continue to resonate for years to come.

It is the purpose of the New Hampshire Excellence in Education Awards Program (EDies) to recognize New Hampshire schools and individuals who meet high standards of excellence.

The 30th EDies award celebration will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This gala event is a collaborative effort of most of the major state-wide education associations. The premier sponsor, McDonalds of New Hampshire, has been dedicated to sponsoring the EDies since they began in 1994.

For more information about the New Hampshire Excellence in Education Board and the EDies Awards, please visit [www.edies.org](http://www.edies.org/)

[](http://www.edies.org/)[](http://www.edies.org/)###

MHT Wins Special Recognition Award

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6b1c5e95a3d0b06b&rlz=1C5GCEM_enUS1064US1064&q=new+hampshire+excellence+in+education+awards&uds=AMwkrPvQxHCybS9kjUdn_POW5Rj5EmBWPoT6IHZSlYbdOZuifApWTYqakqlZ0VDpGXHRQdbJoMXAuKNos1t5AcmFchm1LZdcvMQunQBqBamlpmPRqkaD-Sp601jFlpzNBZdE4Etye4RNAKdDuN0ztzQBiWAq5rJxcPyeVPQC2inB2PNLTknRISiXGhWAxRda_cJwr3SmvcN9VkdLllAM6XpR4EaXLAQVo0VmMTOZ6gP_k1OVhX5F4ffYxqRf_ArvZt1ji1oqw8-2bgVBSLYwas6vQdLXpTyN8bVjQVVhmH27Va4-aKasEPL6xHBR0N2ixvLA7efdL4jkTEbfMeO3ILdyO1F9H2aV2Qtd9bGNLWarUekDc4LypNE&udm=2&prmd=nivmbtz&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiykZbw3MyFAxXDM1kFHZYaChUQtKgLegQIDRAB&cshid=1713476456929344&biw=1708&bih=876&dpr=2&safe=active&ssui=on#vhid=r8B5hx7v5VAs-M&vssid=mosaic

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Maude H. Trefethen School News

Welcome to the latest edition of the SAU 50 Sensation. In this edition, we wanted to share some important updates with our families and community members. If you have any questions regarding these updates, please do not hesitate to contact our Central Office.

**Portsmouth High School Updates**

Please [see this link](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTTlBmF6MDWw3G5mZuGFZyxjiVw_mAx5FB-\_NZ9feh8U5IfzeUB3hgMqFeGjVD5Z21fNZnaftDqBi6a/pub?start=false\&loop=false\&delayms=3000\&slide=id.g30c153cc065\_0\_453) for the most recent updates from Portsmouth High School.

**Parent Corner**

Recently, Greenland Central School hosted a showing of the Screenagers: The Next Chapter - Building Resilience in Kids (Elementary Edition) movie. This special screening brought together students, families, and educators to engage in a vital conversation about technology and its impact on young learners.

**Substitutes Needed**

Are you interested in spending some time with children and our amazing staff? Consider applying to be a daily substitute. You get to set your schedule and will earn $125 per day. SAU 50 is currently accepting applications for daily substitutes in all of our schools. [Please click this link for more information](https://www.applitrack.com/SAU50/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute).

*PORTRAIT OF A LEARNER SPOTLIGHT*

**Math Night at Newington Public School** took parents on a journey through Place Value Through the Ages, showcasing how we help our students think about numbers and build a strong mathematical foundation.

Math night focused on understanding numbers—beginning with something as fundamental as counting— understanding counting is a complex and dynamic process than it may seem. Research over the last 20 years suggests that the early stages of counting in young children are often complex and, at times, a bit messy. But that’s part of the beauty of learning! To truly understand numbers, students must grasp the abstract nature of what a number represents—a property of a group of objects, not just a symbol on a page.

Our goal at NPS is to cultivate a deep understanding of these concepts in our students, preparing them for future problem-solving and critical thinking. As John Hattie once said, “A close association between a previously learned task and a new situation is necessary for promoting transfer of learning.” This insight guides our work as we strive to build on students’ existing knowledge and help them make connections that deepen their understanding.

Math night left families with a greater appreciation for how place value and number sense are taught at NPS, and with a sense of how important these early steps are in the mathematical journey.

***

*STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS*

Famous children's author, Chris Van Dusen, visited SAU 50 and WOW, what a treat! Most notably, Chris has written The Circus Ship and the Mercy Watson series. He amazed us with the stories of how he writes his books. He shared that he drew the lobster on the Maine license plate and uses the L.L. Bean catalog for inspiration. He was so fascinating! Rye Elementary School had all students from New Castle and Newington come for the event before Chris ventured over to Greenland Central School. He signed children's books and was a pleasure to host in our district. We can't wait for his next book!



[Click here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgLyP2-z0uFlZhI5pMbFrmXX15H-QCQp/view) for the full Edition

SAU 50 Sensation - Vol. 25

Photo of NPS Teacher, Nels Tooker presenting on NPS's Math Night 

Welcome to the latest edition of the SAU 50 Sensation. We are thrilled that our students are off to such an excellent start to the new year and are fully engaged in their education. In this edition, we wanted to share some important updates with our families and community members. If you have any questions regarding these updates, please do not hesitate to contact our Central Office.


**Portsmouth High School Updates**
This year we will be featuring some news and the latest updates from Portsmouth High School. Please see this linkfor the most recent update.


**First Student School Bus Update**
We are pleased to officially announce that the potential bus drivers strike has been successfully averted.  Negotiations have been successful. There is no further need to explore community vans, daily Uber rides, hitchhiking routes, or any other alternate methods to get to and from school 😀.


**SAU 50 Strategic Plan**
We are pleased to announce that the SAU 50 Joint Board has adopted the SAU 50 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. This document represents the framework for our actions to embed the Portrait of a Learner into our daily practices. Each school will use this framework to develop building based plans to detail actions and strategies over the next 3-5 years. This work has already been very affirming to the great work being done by our staff across all districts.


**Parent Corner**
On October 16th at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room, Greenland Central School will be hosting a special showing of the upcoming documentary, “Screenagers Elementary Age Edition”. Created by Dr. Delaney Rolston, the film is one of four movies that address the issues that our students are facing, i.e. cell phones, smart watches, video games, and social media. Additionally, Dr. Delaney and her team have created the “Away For The Day” (AFTD) initiative to help transform schools into cell phone-free spaces. To learn more please visit the website:


https://www.screenagersmovie.com/To RSVP for the showing, please click this link.

SAU 50 Sensation - Vol. 24

Screenshot of SAU 50 Sensation Cover page

It is a pleasure to announce that David Hobbs will be the next Assistant Superintendent of Schools for SAU 50.

David is the current Assistant Superintendent in SAU 21 and brings a wealth of experience in curriculum, assessment and instruction.

We were incredibly fortunate to have a strong pool of candidates and three very strong finalists. Thank you to the search committee and everyone who took the time to meet the finalists and offer feedback. We look forward to David joining our amazing SAU!

New Assistant Superintendent

[Check out the May edition](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H_BYdl4ROOolrucw0RrHhbmuX5dLid6-/view) of the SAU 50 Sensation!

SAU 50 Sensation - May

The Newington School Board invites interested citizens to apply for an open School Board seat. The appointment is for the term until the election in March 2025. The Board is particularly interested in candidates who would intend to run for the seat in the next election. If you are interested, please send a letter of interest expressing why you should be considered to Superintendent Steve Zadravec at [szadravec@sau50.org ](mailto:szadravec@sau50.org) by Monday, April 29, 2024.

Newington School Board Vacancy

Welcome to the eighteenth edition of the SAU 50 Sensation.

This edition features some exciting accomplishments in our schools, an announcement of an Assistant Superintendent search, as well as the release of our 2024-2025 Academic Calendars, which can be accessed [here.](https://sau50.org/en-US/calendars-621ddc3c)

SAU 50 Sensation - March

Check out the [latest edition of the SAU 50 Sensation.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pqj2HCxB8zqouQOrHdXay1bk365Lm2Fw/view)

January's Issue of the SAU 50 Sensation

District News

 MHT Event Calendar 

Tuesday Stop Motion for fun

with Dr. Tracy Bennett at Portsmouth Middle School from 6:30-7:30pm

Live Webinar: Get Kids Internet Safe (Grade 5 Students Only)

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/xyc-usev-aao
Or dial: (US) +1 252-772-1048 PIN: 714022688# 
 
Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

MHT - Poetry and Music for fun

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/rbk-qebq-wag
Or dial: (US) +1 440-462-3535 PIN: 438126880# 
 
Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Theater Production Field Trip (K-5) at Newington Town Hall

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/bpa-yccy-djy
Or dial: (US) +1 785-380-5263 PIN: 979214753# 
 
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MHT - 3 Sisters Garden Kick-Off

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/kqm-jsva-kha
Or dial: (US) +1 318-417-7321 PIN: 280858378# 
 
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MHT - Abenaki 3-Sisters Garden Planting Setup Meeting

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Or dial: (US) +1 424-276-0195 PIN: 733857219# 
 
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MHT - 3 Sisters Garden Planting with NCHS

Pete the Cat @ Music Hall (Grades K-3)

Spring Pictures at MHT

Egg Hunt/Playground Ribbon Cutting at New Castle Commons

Spirit Week at MHT

Community Buddies

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Or dial: (US) +1 260-591-4766 PIN: 269879309# 
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/cpq-ypmz-vqy?pin=7422940034162&hs=7 
 
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