Principal’s Notes
December Messages
Peace Message: Friendship
Brain Message: I Can Problem Solve
Book Fair!
Thank you to everyone that supported the school by making a purchase at the Fall Book Fair! If you weren't able to stop by, you can still "Lasso a Great Book for the Holidays!" Go to the school's Online Book Fair at scholastic.com/fair. The Online Book Fair closes on Tues., Dec. 5 and these orders will be shipped to the school and delivered to your child's classroom before Winter Break.
From the Counselor's Desk...
During the month of December, we will concentrate on relationships and problem solving. Morning announcements will introduce the “12 Keys to Friendship”. They are: don’t put others down, tell others what you like about them, make others feels special, be honest, keep secrets and promises (only “safe secrets”, that aren’t scary or dangerous), be a good listener, put yourself in the other person’s place, encourage others when they try new things, help others feel better when they make a mistake, apologize if you hurt someone’s feelings, forgive others if they hurt your feelings, and let your friends have other friends. (Source: Teaching Friendship Skills, by Sopris West Publishing)
We will also focus on our Kelso’s Choice problem solving program, implemented school-wide, which strives to empower children to solve problems that are not “scary or dangerous” (thus requiring adult intervention). Kelso’s Choice is used in schools throughout the country and around the world. For more information on the program, visit www.kelsoschoice.com.
Bedford High School Key Club: Gingerbread House Extravaganza Fundraiser
Come celebrate the holiday season at BHS Key Club’s town-wide Gingerbread House Extravaganza fundraiser! Design, create, and decorate your very own gingerbread house. Amidst the fun, you can help out families in need after the devastation of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico by dropping off a much-appreciated monetary donation as the entrance fee. Help us spread happiness and come enjoy the holidays with your family and friends on the evening of Friday, December 15th. For more info, check out our flyer!"
Hannaford Helps Schools
The Hannaford Helps Schools Program comes to an end on Saturday December 2nd. For those of you who have been participating all school dollars need to be turned in by this date. Please do not mail in your school dollars. If you have questions about the program you can call Hannaford Customer Service at 1-800-205-7839 or visit hannaford.com/helpsschools.
Bedford PTG
SKI AND SKATE THANK YOU - The Bedford PTG would like to thank all those who came out in support of the PTG and the Bedford School District at our annual Ski and Skate Sale. Thank you all who dropped off merchandise to sell (consignor checks should be delivered by mid-December for sold items), to those who came to shop, and to all those who volunteered their time to help!
SCREENAGERS: Growing up in the Digital Age Documentary - Join us for a special screening on Wednesday, December 6th 6-8pm at Lurgio. Following the movie there will be a panel of staff and guidance for a discussion and Q&A session.
Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? The film SCREENAGERS…explores struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance. Visit ScreenagersMovie for more information.
PTG NIGHT AT PANERA BREAD – Take the night off from cooking and stop by Panera at Colby Court on Thursday 12/7, between 4-8pm, a percentage of the proceeds will be donated back to the PTG. A hardcopy of their flyer must be turned in and electronic versions not accepted. You can find a copy of the flyer here: Panera December Flyer
AmazonSmile! Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG? Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support. Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG.
BEEP Playdate
Where: Nuthin’ But Good Times: 746 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH
When: December 20th from 3:00 to 4:30
Who: BEEP Students and Parents
They are providing a free room, and allowing you to bring your own snacks. The snack must be peanut free. They need a deposit to ensure us the time, space and price so I am asking anyone who would like to attend to RSVP to me (Miss Emily) by sending in the $7 in an envelope with your child’s name on it by Tuesday December 6th . Please send in cash only. Your classroom teacher will ensure I get it. If you can, please bring only your BEEP student for this event, that would be best. If you need to bring siblings, the cost is $7 per additional child. Please email with any questions blahnike@bedfordnhk12.net
Memorial Spirit Wear
You can order Memorial School clothing online! Please go to www.bedfordwear.com. Click Schools in the menu bar, and select Memorial School. An order typically takes 7-10 business days to be delivered. As a bonus 10% of profits come back to the school.
Important Dates
December 7- Ellis Island Day- Grade 4
December 19- Spirit Day! Pajama Day
December 20- BEEP Playdate from 3:00-4:30pm at Nuthin’ But Good Times
December 25-January 1- School Vacation
January 2- Students return to school
January 11- Winter Chorus Concert 7:00pm
January 15- No School, Martin Luther KIng Jr. Day observance
January 23- Spirit Day! Dress like a teacher (Teachers will dress like a student)
