Principal’s Notes
I hope you are all enjoying this fall like weather, the comfortable classroom temperatures are welcome at the start of the school year. Let’s hope it continues through the weekend so you can enjoy some outdoor time with your family.
BEEP Parents
It’s great to have your children here this week as it completes our school. They have transitioned nicely and fun to see on a daily basis.
Morning Drop-Off
In an effort to make our morning drop off run as smoothly as possible we are asking parents to please stay in the car during this time. If your child needs assistance we have teachers on duty who can help. We want to make this process be as efficient and safe as possible. Thank you!
From the Counselor's Desk...
Our guidance program strives to instill in students the qualities of peace. Peace is defined as taking care of ourselves, each other, and the earth. Each month, a "Peace Message” will focus on particular words that encourage students to become “peacemakers”. This year, a monthly “Brain Message” will be included as well. The Brain Message reflects recent research indicating the importance of perseverance, challenges, making mistakes, taking risks and even failing, to build strong and successful students. You can learn more about this fascinating new research, called Grit and Growth Mindset, by clicking on the links below. Throughout the year, you will hear a lot about these concepts and their roles in student success. Stay tuned!
Morning announcements and classroom guidance lessons will reinforce the Peace and Brain Messages for the month. The following are our September messages with links to provide additional information to all of you.
September Messages
Peace Message: Peace & Respect
Brain Message: Everyone Can Learn!
Links:
Angela Duckworth TED Talk on Grit:
Carol Dweck and Khan Academy on Growth Mindset:
Back to school greetings from the PTG!
We are looking forward to another great school year full of fantastic programs and events for our students, staff and families. 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!!
K-8 Volunteer Packets should have come home with students. You can also access the forms at www.bedfordptg.org under Helpful Links/Forms. If you are interested in volunteering at Memorial be sure to fill one out and return to school to be made aware of volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
Memorial School Volunteer Welcome Coffee
Please join us Friday September 15th from 9:30-10:00am! We are in need of various coordinator and shadowing positions. Hope to see you there.
Volunteer Meadow Farms Gifts, Wrap and More: Looking for quality gift wrap, everyday gifts and gourmet mixes? Our popular Gifts, Wrap & More fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home next week with ordering details.
Sale starts Monday, 9/18 and orders are due by Monday, 10/2.
Wonder what the PTG is and what we do? Check us out at Bedford Olde Home Day on Saturday, September 23rd from 10am-3pm. Learn more about school programs and community events sponsored by the PTG, meet our Bulldog, and see how you can be involved.
Meet the Principals Event: You are invited to join the PTG and the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Coffee with the Principals" event on Wednesday, September 27th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at BCTV (10 Meetinghouse Road). This is a great opportunity to hear what each school has in store for the year. There will be a Q & A following the presentation. Light refreshments will be served and your young children are welcome to attend.
Reminders...
Infosnap
Any family that has not completed the online registration for your child(ren) should complete the online registration (Infosnap). The online process replaced all the paperwork we have required in the past. It is important for us to have updated information on your child(ren). Please complete the registration as soon as possible. If you have questions about this, please call Deb Gelinas at 627-1776.
Harlem Wizards v. Lurgio Lions Fundraiser - Tickets on Sale Now!
On September 22, at 6:30 PM in the Bedford High School Gymnasium, staff from the Bedford School District will face-off against the Harlem Wizards basketball team. All funds raised from this event will go towards extracurricular programs at Lurgio Middle School. Click [HERE] to watch a video about the event then click [HERE] to buy your tickets. You won’t want to miss out on this extraordinary community event!
Important Dates
· September 13-Open House
o 5:30-6:15pm BEEP
o 6:15-6:45 AM Kindergarten
o 6:30-7:10 Grades 1 and 2
o 7:00-7:30 PM Kindergarten and K Plus
o 7:20-7:50 Grades 3 and 4
· September 15- Volunteer Welcome Coffee, 9:30am in the library
· September 27- Coffee with the Principals, 9:30am at BCTV
· 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
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