Principal Notes 9-29-17

Principal’s Notes

Although we had a somewhat steamy start to the week our students and teachers persevered  to make it a productive one.  Fall seems to be here now as we look ahead to a busy October.  I hope you all have an enjoyable weekend.

September Messages

Peace Message: Peace & Respect

Brain Message: Everyone Can Learn!

Destination Imagination - Registration Closes Today

Destination Imagination is a fun academic program that teaches creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and management skills through project-based Challenges. These are key skills that all businesses (and colleges) are looking for – the ability to identify challenges and solve them, while leveraging the talents on your team. Designed to complement K-12 education, we offer seven new academic Challenges in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), fine arts, service learning, and early learning. In solving a challenge, students learn the creative process from imagination to innovation and the skills needed to thrive in school, their careers and beyond. Teams can be made up of 2-7 members and must have an adult Team Manager i.e. - a parent or two.  We need volunteers and we will train you! The 2017-18 registration is open thru Friday, September 29th.  For more info, check out www.nh-di.org; Bedford DI on Facebook, or contact our district coordinator, Marie Russell at www.bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com.

Registration link   https://goo.gl/forms/jIdyNwvAp24wVnFt2

Thank you for all who contributed to our Hurricane Relief Drive

Our students truly showed their empathy, care, and concern for others by donating their dollars and cents to for the hurricane victims in Texas and Florida. We collected approximately $500 that will be distributed equally to the Texas Diaper Bank and the Florida Diaper Bank.  These organizations create family kits to help support families in need.   Thank you for your help and support!

Bedford Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Please join us as we recognize the Inaugural Class of the Bedford Hall of Fame.  The ceremony will take place on Homecoming Day - Saturday, October 21st at 2:00 PM - in the Bedford High School Dining Commons.  For more information, and to order tickets, please click HERE.

Bedford Education Foundation

The BEF is holding their annual fundraising event on November 17th from 7pm to 10pm at the Bedford Village Inn.  The theme is Nostalgic November.  For more information on the event and how to purchase tickets, click HERE. Questions can be directed to info@befnh.org

Pat’s Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program

Sign-up information is coming soon!  Registration deadline will be November 15th.  The program will start on Friday January 5th, 2018.  It is a five-week program.  Please contact Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions.

BEEP Playdate

The play committee is planning a BEEP playdate. You are all welcome to attend.  If you can not attend, no worries there will be other playdates! Please join us for a good time together as we make new friends and meet new families. Families are responsible for their own BEEPER/S. We hope to see you there.

• Bedford Town Park- behind tennis courts and pool on County Rd.
• October 5th from 3:00 until whenever
• BEEP Students, Parents and Siblings

• Cost is free.

Special Education Parent Focus Group

The district is looking to expand the parent volunteers in the Special Education Parent Focus Group, a formal partnership between special education parents and the school community. Parent participants represent each of the schools and encompass all grade levels. Meetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday from 9-10 AM at the SAU office. Discussion and activities support family engagement and improvements in the district special education initiatives. Please contact Chris Lassonde, Director of Special Services (lassondec@sau25.net). We would love to have more parents join us!

PTG News!

LAST CALL…Meadow Farms Gifts, Wrap and More-ORDERS DUE Monday 10/2 Our popular Gifts, Wrap & More fundraiser ends soon. Brochures, with ordering details, have been sent home with elementary students last week.  Product will ship direct to your home. 40% of sales are donated back to our schools!

New To Bedford?  The PTG will host a welcome for all new families to Bedford. This open house style event will take place on Wednesday, October 4th at the Bedford Town Library at 9:30am or 6:30pm. Representatives and/or Administration from all 6 schools will be on hand. Families can learn about school events/programs and town happenings. Light refreshments will be served and your children are welcome to attend. If you have any questions or would like to attend this event please contact Aneesa Fallon at aaf4@comcast.net

Support the PTG: Our support drive is under way and if you’d like to make a donation to the PTG you can do so via PayPal by visiting our website www.bedfordptg.org. Donations via check can be made out to Bedford PTG and returned to school with students in the PTG support envelops that have been sent home. With your support we are able to put over $65,000/year in programs and events into our schools!!

Looking To Volunteer: Volunteer forms were sent home with students in grades K - 8. Please be sure to return these forms in order to receive notifications of volunteer opportunities in your school. Volunteer forms can be downloaded from the PTG website. Bedford High School volunteer opportunities are available by contacting Andrea Ahlstrom via email at andrea.ahlstrom@gmail.com. PTG volunteers logged over 23,000 hours last year, earning each of the six schools the Blue Ribbon Award for excellence in volunteering. We'd love to have you join us!

Important Dates      

• October 4- PTG New Family Welcome 9:30am at the Bedford Town Library
• October 6- No School for students as this is a Workshop Day for staff
• October 9- No School in observance of Columbus Day
• October 18- Picture Retakes
• November 10-No School in observance of Veterans Day
• November 22-24-No School, Thanksgiving Recess
• November 27-December 1- Scholastic Book Fair
• November 30- Math and Literacy Night