Littleton Chevrolet’s Teacher and School Giveaway – Winner – Whitefield School, Whitefield, NH

Wow, what amazing individuals and schools we have in the North Country.  Their dedication and commitment to not only educate each and every child but to give them a chance to survive in our crazy world.  On Saturday, November 19, we had the pleasure of welcoming our final winner in Littleton Chevrolet’s School and Teacher Giveaway, The Whitefield School in Whitefield, NH.  There are some many incredible things happening at the school.  We had the pleasure of chatting with Eileen and Dwight Armstrong to give us an update on what is happening this year.  Eileen told us about all the wonderful goings on at the school.  Not only do they teach but teach with the purpose.  They have seen a significant growth in the students test scores after Covid.  The students are more engaged and there are memorable connections between all the parties including the parents.  They have adopted a process called “BE READY”.  They take time to make sure that each student is ready everyday for the challenges of school and life.  They make sure the students feel safe and secure.  One awesome initiative they have been working on is with the NH Food Bank.   They have developed a small food bank right in the school so that the students and/or the community has food at their fingertips.  The staff continually connects with the students and families to make sure they have the nutrition to keep all going.  What an incredible program!!!   They have also created a WELLNESS CENTER  five years ago.  This safe space allows counselors to address a child’s demeanor or an outburst in the classroom in order to get them READY or stay READY throughout the day.  Its a quiet space to work on the problem or they just might need some time to relax and work with some special breathing techniques for better focus.  It also can be used as a social or emotional learning space.  Boy is this school have it together and their resilience is off the charts.  Another forward thinking approach they have adopted is the creation of a CTE (Career and Technical Education) program for 7th and 8th graders.  These students have an opportunity to go hands on with skills like welding, maple syrup making, criminal justice, hospitality, and flower arranging to name a few.  Talking about getting them ready early.  This surely exposes each student to a variety of skills and jobs to better position themselves for a career after high school.  When asked what the school was going to do with the $500.00 Amazon Gift Card they won, Eileen said that the staff and teachers are all working closely with Principal, Michael Cronin to see what is best direction to go that will benefit the school and the students.  Everyone at Littleton Chevrolet is so very proud of compassionate and forward thinking staff at the Whitefield School.  Wishing all of you the best for a great finish to the year and a wonderful holiday season.

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