Friday, February 9, 2018

Principal's Notes 2/9/18

Principal’s Notes
February  Messages
Peace Message: Managing our Feelings
Brain Message: I can ask for help.  Feedback is a gift.

Save the Date!
Friday, March 23rd is the date for our annual Spring Fling at Memorial School from 5:00-8:00pm.  We look forward to a fun filled evening. 

Jump Rope For Heart
Each year Memorial Elementary School teams up with the American Heart Association to jump into the fight against America's leading causes of death – heart disease and stroke!  Students take part in a school-based fitness/education program called Jump Rope for Heart which teaches the value of cardiovascular fitness, promotes heart healthy habits, and seeks to raise funds for critical research and educational initiatives.

If you and your child would like to take part in the American Heart Association’s fundraising efforts, please refer to the attached form. Friends and family are welcome to support students by making contributions, however we ask that children do not go door-to-door or ask strangers for donations. This year all donations are to be made using the online portal or by check. Please NO CASH DONATIONS.

Visit heart.org/jump and find Memorial School if you wish to raise funds online.
Checks should be made payable to the American Heart Association.

As students help to raise money they may be eligible for ‘Thank-You Gifts.’ The ‘Thank-You Gift’ structure for contributions is outlined on the back of the donation form.
The Jump Rope for Heart Donation Deadline is March 14th.

Thank you for your support. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Taylor Scull, 603-627-1776 ext: 23272 or scullt@sau25.net.

Growth Mindset
Worth viewing.  In this animation, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl9TVbAal5s, Carol Dweck gives a brief and compelling synopsis of the theory of fixed and growth mindset. 

From the Health Office
Medication in school:
Students may have medications in school, given from the health office, with the necessary paperwork.  This paperwork includes a new doctor’s order each school year as well as signed parent permission.  Medication brought in by parent must be in labeled container.  Please remember to check expiration dates on medication labels and bring in up to date medications.

Breakfast, lunch & snack and hydration:
It is important for students to fuel their bodies in the morning with a healthy breakfast to start their school day.  It is also important to send your child with a water bottle each day as well as a healthy snack and lunch.  

Clothing:
Please send your child with snow gear each day.  It is also helpful for students to pack an extra pair of socks and pants in their bag as they do manage to get wet at times and ask to change to be more comfortable.  If your student borrows a change of clothes from the health office – it’s helpful to wash and have them return to the health office.  

Bedford PTG
YANKEE CANDLE: Yankee Candle fundraiser ends February 16th.
Renowned for their quality and true-to life scents, Yankee® candles are America’s Best Loved gift to give and get! Full color brochures should have come home in backpacks (K-6) or are available in the front offices at Lurgio and BHS. Visit Bedford PTG Yankee Candle for more information and to order online to have it ship directly to your home, 40% of sales go back to the schools!

COLOR BLAST 2018 COMMUNITY EVENT…Save the date Sunday June 3rd! Get Ready for the Most Colorful, Fun-Filled Day of Your Life as PTG hosts another Color Blast Fun Run. Stay tuned for more exciting details.

STAY CONNECTED to PTG: Please  visit our PTG WEBSITE and be sure to “like” our  FACEBOOK PAGE to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. 
Thank you for your support!

Scholastic Spring Book Fair
Love books? Love helping students and faculty? We need you on the Scholastic Spring Book FairTeam! We are looking for team members to help organize and run the Spring book fair. This is a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity. Please contact Sonya van der Meer (psvdm617@gmail.com) for more information.

Kindergarten and First Grade Registration
Registration packets are now available for parents to pick up at school between 7:15 am and 3:15 pm. Return your completed forms along with your child’s birth certificate, two (2) proofs of residency, a current copy of your child’s physical and immunizations to the school between Friday, March 2nd and Thursday March 8th. A child must attain his/her fifth birthday on or before September 30th, 2018 to be eligible for kindergarten. A child must attain his/her sixth birthday on or before September 30th, 2018 to be eligible for first grade.

New Hampshire law requires all new students to present an up-to-date record of immunizations upon admission to school. In addition, record of a physical exam, done no more than one year prior to entrance, is required.

Each of the three elementary schools provides a fee based extended day Kindergarten program. Information about this program will be available at the district website www.sau25.net.

Important Dates
  • February 19- 3rd Grade Invention Convention
  • February 21- BEEP Playdate at Nutin' But Good Times from 3:00-4:40pm
  • February 26-March 2- School Vacation
  • March 2-8- Completed Kindergarten and First Grade registration forms to be returned
  • March 23- Memorial Spring Fling 5-8pm
  • March 30- End of Quarter 3
  • May 10- Grandparents Day


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