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Principal’s Notes

January  Messages

Peace Message: Tolerance

Brain Message: I am a valued member of the Memorial Family

From the Counselor's Desk

For the month of January, announcements and classroom visits will focus on Tolerance, the concept of valuing all people and treating them with respect.  Students will be encouraged to not only learn to accept differences, but to understand that differences are what make us all unique and valuable.  Students will be challenged to look within themselves and others, to discover the uniqueness and “wonder” of each person.  The Brain Message will reinforce the Peace Message, reminding students that they are ALL valuable members of our school community.

Planning Ahead...

As you look forward to making appointments for your children please keep in mind that our required NH State testing will be taking place during the months of April and May for our 3rd and 4th graders.  Our 3rd graders will begin testing in Language Arts during the week of April 9th and then again the week of May 7th for Math.  Our 4th graders will be testing during the first weeks of May.  

Thank you in advance for your efforts to have your children present, well rested and with a good breakfast during these testing times.   

Also...

Yesterday marks the 4th snow day we have had this year.  With these four days our tentative last day of school is now Tuesday June 19th.  

Bedford PTG

Welcome back and Happy New Year!

PTG Night at the Monarchs – On Saturday, January 20th at 6:00pm come join the Bedford PTG and the Manchester Monarchs as we host our Marvel Superhero and Villains Night! Participate in our HIGH-FIVE TUNNEL and celebrate your favorite Marvel character! Ticket sales are online only.  To order tickets, please visit MONARCHS TICKETS.  If you have any questions, please contact Amy Dion at amye731@gmail.com.     

Principal Winter Reading Night – Dress in your PJ’s, bring a blanket and come listen to all the Bedford Principal’s read you a story.  This fun filled event will be held on January 25th at the McKelvie Intermediate School cafeteria.  Choose between two session times 4:30pm or 6:30pm on the flyer that came home in your student’s backpack or if you need another, please click PWRN Flyer.  Registrations must be returned to your teacher by Friday January 12th.  

Barnes and Noble Days with Bedford PTG – Save the date for our event to be held January 25th – 28th at the Barnes and Noble Manchester location.  More information coming soon!

Champions for Children - Once again, the New Hampshire School Administrators Association is seeking nominees for the "Champions for Children Award Program".  Last year, Bedford nominated Greg Uliaz as our District Champion.  Greg was later selected as the South Central region winner and was recognized at the State-wide breakfast along with his family.

Nominees are individuals who have given distinguished service to children over the past year.  To nominate a Bedford Champion, please complete this short form no later than January 31, 2018.

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      

• January 11- Winter Chorus Concert 7:00pm, McKelvie School
• January 15- No School, Martin Luther KIng Jr. Day observance
• January 23- Spirit Day! Dress like a teacher (Teachers will dress like a student)
• January 25- Principals Winter Reading Night, McKelvie School Cafeteria
• January 26- Report Cards available for viewing on PowerSchool