Friday, October 5, 2018

Principal's Notes 10/5/18

October Messages

Peace Message: Responsibility and being Bully Free

Brain Message: My Brain is like a Muscle the Grows


Important Dates

  • October 8 – Columbus Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
  • October 11 – PTG Coffee with the Superintendent – 9:30 AM BCTV
  • October 15 – Safety Trailer Demonstration (grades 1 & 2)
  • October 16- School Spirit Day "Hat Day"
  • October 17 - Picture Retake Day
  • October 31 – Happy Halloween!
  • November 2 – End of Quarter 1
  • November 6 – Workshop Day/Election Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
  • November 12 – Veterans’ Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
  • November 17 – PTG Ski and Skate Sale
  • November 20- School Spirit Day "Wear your favorite color"
  • November 21-23 – Thanksgiving Break
 

Butterfly Parade
It was fun seeing our second grade butterflies prepare to migrate this morning.  Thanks to all the parents who showed up to support our students.

TriPod Teacher Survey
We will be administering the TriPod survey to students this October.  Please click HERE  to learn about the survey and opt out options.  

Donations
We are looking for any toy dump trucks or tractors to be used in the sand out on the playground. Donations can be brought inside our main entrance. 



Memorial School Homework Club
Our 4th grade teaching team has Homework Club up and going.  It runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:30am for 3rd and 4th graders. It’s a great opportunity for kids access technology, , work on long term assignments or keep up with the daily homework. 


PTG News
ITS A GAS: Memorial’s It’s a GAS (Great Artist Series) program is looking for one additional volunteer to present a monthly art activity with Mr. Carson’s 4th grade class.  If you are interested in this opportunity please contact the It’s a GAS coordinator, Mel Pepin, at lunasol@comcast.net


MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Our Gift Wrap fundraiser is underway, all orders are due by October 12th. Students in elementary schools that sell 5 or more items will earn a coupon for a free kiddie cone at Inside Scoop.  
Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to order online via this link  McK-RAL-BHS Order Link
Product will ship direct to you and 40% of sales goes back to our schools!
NEW DISTRICT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: PTG is seeking a District Event Coordinator. This person will work with all 6 schools to organize how PTG will solicit support from local merchants for district wide events. This role is designed to help create and build strong working relationships with our local merchants and schools. Contact bedfordNHPTG@gmail.com if interested or for more info.
MANCHESTER MONARCHS OPENING NIGHT: Join the PTG and McKelvie Chorus for Opening Night at the Monarchs on Friday, October 19th 7pm. Click HERE  to order tickets. Enjoy a fun, family night out and support McKelvie Chorus as they sing the National Anthem!
STAY CONNECTED to PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our  FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!

Bedford Education Foundation Annual Fall Fundraiser
Buy Your Tickets Now
Saturday, October 20, 2018, 7 PM @ Noah's Event Center in Bedford
This event features the RAL Jazz Band!
Tickets are limited and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Event will include a variety of live auction items! As we lead up to the event, we will be adding some exciting items to our online auction as well! Currently, we are auctioning a BHS Parking Spot! Check back often to find out about more items!

Find more information about the Bedford Education Foundation on our website, or follow us on Facebook. If you have questions or would like to get involved, please email info@befnh.org.


Safety Educator
Please click HERE for September’s edition of Safety Educator (provided to us by the Bedford Fire Department).



Helps Schools Initiative
Starting September 2nd and running through December 1st, the Hannaford store located at 4 Jenkins Road, Bedford, NH is running its annual Hannaford Helps Schools program. For more information, please click HERE.

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