Principal’s Notes
April Messages
Peace Message: Perseverance
Brain Message: There's a Difference Between Not Knowing and Not Knowing Yet!
Small/Tall Dance May 4th
Memorial School's 2nd Annual Small/Tall Dance will be on Friday, May 4th from 6:30 - 8:00pm at the Manchester Community Church, across the street. Each Memorial School student (small) may invite one adult (tall) to join him/her for a evening of fun dancing. Please RSVP no later than Monday, April 30th. Each "person" is $5.00. Envelopes will go home on Monday. Please fill them out and include the payment. Checks should be made out to Memorial School. Hoping to see you on May 4th!
Grandparents Day
On May 10th our school will be filled with joy as our children's grandparents and senior citizen friends come to visit. A special time is planned that will include light refreshments and a choral performance by Memorial 3rd/4th grade chorus.
Guests will also have a classroom visit and a tour of the school.
To register your guests, please complete this form and return to your child’s teacher by May 4th.
On May 10th our school will be filled with joy as our children's grandparents and senior citizen friends come to visit. A special time is planned that will include light refreshments and a choral performance by Memorial 3rd/4th grade chorus.
Guests will also have a classroom visit and a tour of the school.
To register your guests, please complete this form and return to your child’s teacher by May 4th.
General Guest Registration form – May 10th 9:00-11:00:
General Guest Registration
AM BEEP Registration Form – May 10th 9:00-9:30
AM Beep Registration
To register any guests to visit in the Afternoon Beep or Afternoon Kindergarten
program, please complete this form by May 4th.
Afternoon Kindergarten/Beep Registration form - May 10th 12:00 start:
Afternoon K & BEEP Registration
We are asking for your help and generosity to make this event a success.
The volunteer/donation sign up genius will follow later.
Many thanks,
Elise Johnson, Amy Ward, and Danielle Brimblecom
PTG Grandparents’ Day Coordinators
4th to 5th Grade Band Information Night
The McKelvie Music Department will be touring the elementary schools on Tuesday, May 22nd. There will be a Band Information Night on Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:00pm in the McKelvie Cafeteria. There will be information for parents regarding sign-ups and instrument rentals, and instruments for students to view and hold. Please email Christa Wickham wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.
Parent Coffee with the Facilitators
Join Special Educator Facilitators, Matt Munsey, Dan Mitchell, Pam Ilg, and Beth Purcell for a Parent Information Coffee on Wednesday, May 9th from 8:30- 9:30 at the SAU Office 103 County Rd. The topic of the discussion will be transitioning from the Elementary Schools to McKelvie. Please come with your questions and for good conversation and company.
Ecosmith - Shoes, Bags & Belt Drive
Bedford DI is having a special drive through Ecosmith Recyclers. From now until May 25th, you can donate all your old shoes, bags and belts (any condition) in the marked boxes in our school lobby. These items must be placed in a special blue bag. This is a great way to get your spring-cleaning under way, while helping raise funds for the teams heading to Global Finals in Knoxville, TN. Reminder, clothing, fabrics, stuffed animals etc. can always be donated in the bin in the parking lot. We appreciate your support. For more info, contact bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com
General Guest Registration
AM BEEP Registration Form – May 10th 9:00-9:30
AM Beep Registration
To register any guests to visit in the Afternoon Beep or Afternoon Kindergarten
program, please complete this form by May 4th.
Afternoon Kindergarten/Beep Registration form - May 10th 12:00 start:
Afternoon K & BEEP Registration
We are asking for your help and generosity to make this event a success.
The volunteer/donation sign up genius will follow later.
Many thanks,
Elise Johnson, Amy Ward, and Danielle Brimblecom
PTG Grandparents’ Day Coordinators
4th to 5th Grade Band Information Night
The McKelvie Music Department will be touring the elementary schools on Tuesday, May 22nd. There will be a Band Information Night on Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:00pm in the McKelvie Cafeteria. There will be information for parents regarding sign-ups and instrument rentals, and instruments for students to view and hold. Please email Christa Wickham wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.
Parent Coffee with the Facilitators
Join Special Educator Facilitators, Matt Munsey, Dan Mitchell, Pam Ilg, and Beth Purcell for a Parent Information Coffee on Wednesday, May 9th from 8:30- 9:30 at the SAU Office 103 County Rd. The topic of the discussion will be transitioning from the Elementary Schools to McKelvie. Please come with your questions and for good conversation and company.
Ecosmith - Shoes, Bags & Belt Drive
Bedford DI is having a special drive through Ecosmith Recyclers. From now until May 25th, you can donate all your old shoes, bags and belts (any condition) in the marked boxes in our school lobby. These items must be placed in a special blue bag. This is a great way to get your spring-cleaning under way, while helping raise funds for the teams heading to Global Finals in Knoxville, TN. Reminder, clothing, fabrics, stuffed animals etc. can always be donated in the bin in the parking lot. We appreciate your support. For more info, contact bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com
Thinking AheadThinking ahead to next year’s Invention Convention we are asking for any donations that our students can use. Specifically things like domino’s, hot wheel tracks and cars are great for the Rube Goldberg projects. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Schmitt at schmittc@bedfordnhk12.net
Student Placement
As we move into the final quarter of the school year, we are starting to think about class placement for 2018/19. Please read THIS LETTER, which outlines the process.
Student Surveys
Teachers will be administering the spring edition of Tripod Survey following April Vacation. For more information, please read THIS LETTER.
Lost and Found
With the change of seasons we are seeing an increase in the number of items in our Lost and Found. If you are missing anything please ask your child to check the Lost and Found. Items not picked up by April vacation will be donated and no longer available. Thank you.
As we move into the final quarter of the school year, we are starting to think about class placement for 2018/19. Please read THIS LETTER, which outlines the process.
Student Surveys
Teachers will be administering the spring edition of Tripod Survey following April Vacation. For more information, please read THIS LETTER.
Lost and Found
With the change of seasons we are seeing an increase in the number of items in our Lost and Found. If you are missing anything please ask your child to check the Lost and Found. Items not picked up by April vacation will be donated and no longer available. Thank you.
Bedford PTG
COLOR BLAST REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!! Come out for a colorful day of fun in support of the Bedford PTG and the Bedford School District! Our 2018 Color Blast is scheduled for Sunday,June 3rd at 9:30AM. Click here to register and visit our Color Blast Fun Run website for event details including sponsorship and volunteering opportunities.
INTERESTED IN GETTING MORE INVOLVED WITH PTG AND BEDFORD SCHOOLS?
PTG has some exciting District and Board positions open for next school year (2018/19). Open roles include District Support, Gift Wrap, School Supplies, and Co-Barnes and Noble; along with shadows for 2 Board roles, Treasurer and VP Publicity. If you have interest in any of these roles or would like to learn more please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by April 9th.
YANKEE CANDLE - ONLINE EXTENSION UNTIL MAY 15TH - Thank you to all who participated in the Yankee Candle Fundraiser. If you missed it, no need to worry! We are extending the fundraiser online until May 15th. Candles make a great gift for Easter, Mother's Day or any fun Spring gathering! Click here and enter 999965479 in the Group # Box to shop.*** 40% of sales go back to our schools! ***
Important Dates
COLOR BLAST REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!! Come out for a colorful day of fun in support of the Bedford PTG and the Bedford School District! Our 2018 Color Blast is scheduled for Sunday,June 3rd at 9:30AM. Click here to register and visit our Color Blast Fun Run website for event details including sponsorship and volunteering opportunities.
INTERESTED IN GETTING MORE INVOLVED WITH PTG AND BEDFORD SCHOOLS?
PTG has some exciting District and Board positions open for next school year (2018/19). Open roles include District Support, Gift Wrap, School Supplies, and Co-Barnes and Noble; along with shadows for 2 Board roles, Treasurer and VP Publicity. If you have interest in any of these roles or would like to learn more please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by April 9th.
YANKEE CANDLE - ONLINE EXTENSION UNTIL MAY 15TH - Thank you to all who participated in the Yankee Candle Fundraiser. If you missed it, no need to worry! We are extending the fundraiser online until May 15th. Candles make a great gift for Easter, Mother's Day or any fun Spring gathering! Click here and enter 999965479 in the Group # Box to shop.*** 40% of sales go back to our schools! ***
Important Dates
- April 23-27 Spring Vacation
- May 4- Memorial’s Small/Tall Dance
- May 10- Grandparents Day
- May 10- Memorial’s Spring Concert
- May 15- Spirit Day- Beach Day Theme
- May 24- Wear your Patriotic colors as voted during the KidVote
- May 25- District Workshop Day no school for students
- May 28- No school for observance of Memorial Day
- June 3- PTG Color Blast Fun Run
- June 5- Memorial School Field Day
- June 12- 4th Grade Play
- June 19- Kindergarten Recognition Day 9:00am in the cafeteria for both the AM and PM classes.
- June 20- Tentative last day of school
