Principal's Notes 4/26/19

April Messages
Peace Message: Perseverance

Brain Message: There’s a difference between not knowing and not knowing YET!

Important Dates 

• May 10 – Memorial's Tall/Small Dance 6:30-8:00pm
• May 22 – Grade 1 Orientation and Screenings
• May 31 – Kindergarten Overview; 9:00-10:00 am in the Cafeteria
• May 9 – PTG Coffee with the Principals (9:30 AM @ BCTV)
• May 16 – Grandparents’ Day
• May 21 – PTG Year in Review with the Superintendent (9:30 AM @ BCTV)
• May 22 – McKelvie Parent Information Night (4th to 5th grade)  
• May 23– Spring Concert; 7:00 PM McKelvie Intermediate School
• May 24 – District Workshop Day – No School for Students
• May 27 – Memorial Day Observed – No School
• May 30 – Field Day
• June 2 – PTG Color Blast Run
• June 5 – 4th Grade Musical, Manchester Christian Church 
• June 10 – Tentative Last Day of School/4th Grade Clap Out/Move Up Day

We hope you all enjoyed the time off and are ready for the final stretch of the school year!

Student Surveys
We are still missing a number of responses, please take the time to complete THIS FORM.  Teachers will be administering the spring edition of Tripod Survey following April Vacation. We are requesting all parents to complete the Opt In/Out form is also linked to  THIS LETTER.
Thank you!

Small/Tall Dance May 10th
Memorial School's 3rd Annual Small/Tall Dance will be on Friday, May 10th 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, May 3rd. Green flyers with attached envelopes went home either today or will go home on Monday for the Small/Tall Dance.  Cost is per student only (adults do not have a fee).  Families may include all students in one envelope, just list their names on the label. We hope you can join us!

Summer Opportunity

We are excited to share the attached poster for our Suzuki Summer Chamber Group at the Manchester Community Music School. It's a great way to keep students playing their string instrument through the summer with a very low time commitment at a low cost. Tuition assistance is available if need arises. 

Grandparents Day

On May 16th 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 and a song by our students playing their string instruments.
Guests will also have a classroom visit and a tour of the school.
Information and signups will be coming once we return from vacation.

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.

Bedford High School Theatre Company presents

William Shakespeare's: A Midsummer Night's Dream

May 9, 10, & 11 at 7:00pm

Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, sold at the door or online at: seatyourself.biz/bedfordhigh

PTG News and Information

BHS SEEKING PARENT INPUT ON PATHWAYS TO GRADUATION: 

April 20th @ 10AM

Bob Jozokos, Associate Principal at BHS, and Tom Laliberte, Assistant Superintendent, are looking for feedback about BHS from parents at all Bedford schools. This feedback will help them answer a new School Board goal. The goal reads, "The Bedford School District will review and make recommended adjustments to graduation pathways for students with divergent learning progressions. These pathways will provide guidances on possible adjustments to the BHS schedule and its impact on staffing."

Two feedback sessions for parents of elementary school students will be held on April 30th at 10:00 AM and May 6th at 6:00PM. Both session will be held at Memorial Elementary School. If you would like to participate, please click here to register.

BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK SUNDAY JUNE 2^nd9:30AM -

REGISTER by Friday, May 3rd to take advantage of our reduced pricing and purchase a Color Blast t-shirt and swag bag including drawstring bag, sunglasses, bandana, and your own color bag to throw at the start of the race! After May 3rd, pricing will increase and T-shirts/swag bags will NOT be available for purchase.

Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun and Support our Schools. Click HERE to register and visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for event details.

Not participating in the Fun/Run but still want to be involved…click HERE for Volunteer Opportunities.

COMMUNITY MEETING WITH THE PRINCIPALS: Join the Bedford PTG for a community meeting with Principals from all six of our schools on Thursday, May 9th at 9:30am at BCTV. Come hear the success stories of the 2018/19 school year and get information on some important school topics. We are looking to the community for topic ideas you’d like to hear discussed. Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by 5/6 with your questions and topic suggestions.

BHS GRADUATION SEAT RAFFLE - The PTG is raffling off 2 sets of FOUR seats for the June 8th Graduation Ceremony in a prime picture taking spot. Winners will also receive one reserved parking spot that day. $20/Entry or 6 Entries for $100. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by JUNE 3rd. Winners will be drawn & announced on June 5th.

BHS PARKING SPACE RAFFLE The PTG is raffling off TWO prime guaranteed parking spaces in the top lot for the 2019-2020 school year. You must have a valid license and a vehicle sometime during the 2019-2020 school year to be eligible to WIN! $10 Donation Per Entry. Click HERE  for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by June 3^rd. Winners will be notified before the end of the year. 

WHETHER YOU’LL BE NEAR OR FAR, THE PTG WISHES YOU A GREAT APRIL BREAK.

Reminders

2019-20 School Calendar

The School Board has approved the 2019-20 School Calendar. Please note The first day for students will be August 27th and the last day of school will be June 12.  In the event of snow days, the first 5 we have will not be made up so unless we have 6 or more snow days we will be no later than June 12.   This should bring some more predictability to the end of the year for families.

5th Grade Band Information Night
The McKelvie Music Department will be touring the elementary schools on Monday, May 13th. There will be a Band Information Night on Tuesday, May 14th 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 at wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.

Destination Imagination - Shoe DriveBedford DI are having a special shoe drive through Ecosmith Recyclers. From now until May 19th, you can donate all your old paired shoes, boots, flip flops, sneakers, heels and slippers in the marked boxes in your school lobby. These items will then be placed in a special blue bag before being deposited in the Ecosmith bin in the school parking lots. This is a great way to get your spring cleaning under way, while helping raise funds for the teams heading to Global Finals in Kansas City, MO. We would also like to remind you that, clothing, fabrics, stuffed animals etc can always be donated year round in the Ecosmith bin. We appreciate your support.

The Leadership Club’s 1st annual "BULLDOG NIGHT"

WHEN: Wednesday, May 1st 6:30-8:30 PM in the BHS Commons
WHAT: An event for families with games, an art display, crafts, music, snacks, and raffles!
Admission fee: $5 per person or Donate a book for Families in Transition! 

Volleyball Opportunity for Girls 9-12 - BHS Senior Project

Hi everyone! My name is Caroline Robinson and I am a senior at Bedford High School. For my senior Project I am hosting a free volleyball clinic at the Bedford High School Gymnasium on Sunday, April 7th from 3-5 and Sunday, April 14th from 3-5. The age group I am looking to come is girls ages 9-12. This clinic is for girls wanting to learn how to play volleyball or just wanting to improve their game! This is completely free. If anybody has any questions you can reach out to me at 9957805@bedfordnhk12.net . Please let me know if your daughter can come to both sessions, or even just one of them. Please either RSVP via my email or my sign-up genius which can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4DADAB2AA1F49-free

Thank you so much!
Caroline Robinson

Principal's Notes 4/19/19

April Messages
Peace Message: Perseverance

Brain Message: There’s a difference between not knowing and not knowing YET!

Important Dates 

• April 22-26 – Spring Vacation
• May 10 – Memorial's Tall/Small Dance 6:30-8:00pm
• May 22 – Grade 1 Orientation and Screenings
• May 31 – Kindergarten Overview; 9:00-10:00 am in the Cafeteria
• May 9 – PTG Coffee with the Principals (9:30 AM @ BCTV)
• May 16 – Grandparents’ Day
• May 21 – PTG Year in Review with the Superintendent (9:30 AM @ BCTV)
• May 22 – McKelvie Parent Information Night (4th to 5th grade)  
• May 23– Spring Concert; 7:00 PM McKelvie Intermediate School
• May 24 – District Workshop Day – No School for Students
• May 27 – Memorial Day Observed – No School
• May 30 – Field Day
• June 2 – PTG Color Blast Run
• June 5 – 4th Grade Musical, Manchester Christian Church 
• June 10 – Tentative Last Day of School/4th Grade Clap Out/Move Up Day

We wish all of you a happy Easter and a fun filled April Vacation. 


Student Surveys
Teachers will be administering the spring edition of Tripod Survey following April Vacation. We are requesting all parents to complete the Opt In/Out form linked to  THIS LETTER.
Thank you!

Small/Tall Dance May 10th
Memorial School's 3rd Annual Small/Tall Dance will be on Friday, May 10th 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, May 3rd. Green flyers with attached envelopes went home either today or will go home on Monday for the Small/Tall Dance.  Cost is per student only (adults do not have a fee).  Families may include all students in one envelope, just list their names on the label. We hope you can join us!

Summer Opportunity

We are excited to share the attached poster for our Suzuki Summer Chamber Group at the Manchester Community Music School. It's a great way to keep students playing their string instrument through the summer with a very low time commitment at a low cost. Tuition assistance is available if need arises.

Grandparents Day

On May 16th 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 and a song by our students playing their string instruments.
Guests will also have a classroom visit and a tour of the school.
Information and signups will be coming once we return from vacation.

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.

Bedford High School Theatre Company presents

William Shakespeare's: A Midsummer Night's Dream

May 9, 10, & 11 at 7:00pm

Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, sold at the door or online at: seatyourself.biz/bedfordhigh

PTG News and Information

BHS SEEKING PARENT INPUT ON PATHWAYS TO GRADUATION: 

April 20th @ 10AM

Bob Jozokos, Associate Principal at BHS, and Tom Laliberte, Assistant Superintendent, are looking for feedback about BHS from parents at all Bedford schools. This feedback will help them answer a new School Board goal. The goal reads, "The Bedford School District will review and make recommended adjustments to graduation pathways for students with divergent learning progressions. These pathways will provide guidances on possible adjustments to the BHS schedule and its impact on staffing."

Two feedback sessions for parents of elementary school students will be held on April 30th at 10:00 AM and May 6th at 6:00PM. Both session will be held at Memorial Elementary School. If you would like to participate, please click here to register.

BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK SUNDAY JUNE 2^nd9:30AM -

REGISTER by Friday, May 3rd to take advantage of our reduced pricing and purchase a Color Blast t-shirt and swag bag including drawstring bag, sunglasses, bandana, and your own color bag to throw at the start of the race! After May 3rd, pricing will increase and T-shirts/swag bags will NOT be available for purchase.

Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun and Support our Schools. Click HERE to register and visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for event details.

Not participating in the Fun/Run but still want to be involved…click HERE for Volunteer Opportunities.

COMMUNITY MEETING WITH THE PRINCIPALS: Join the Bedford PTG for a community meeting with Principals from all six of our schools on Thursday, May 9th at 9:30am at BCTV. Come hear the success stories of the 2018/19 school year and get information on some important school topics. We are looking to the community for topic ideas you’d like to hear discussed. Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by 5/6 with your questions and topic suggestions.

BHS GRADUATION SEAT RAFFLE - The PTG is raffling off 2 sets of FOUR seats for the June 8th Graduation Ceremony in a prime picture taking spot. Winners will also receive one reserved parking spot that day. $20/Entry or 6 Entries for $100. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by JUNE 3rd. Winners will be drawn & announced on June 5th.

BHS PARKING SPACE RAFFLE The PTG is raffling off TWO prime guaranteed parking spaces in the top lot for the 2019-2020 school year. You must have a valid license and a vehicle sometime during the 2019-2020 school year to be eligible to WIN! $10 Donation Per Entry. Click HERE  for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by June 3^rd. Winners will be notified before the end of the year. 

WHETHER YOU’LL BE NEAR OR FAR, THE PTG WISHES YOU A GREAT APRIL BREAK.

Reminders

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.

2019-20 School Calendar
The School Board has approved the 2019-20 School Calendar. Please note The first day for students will be August 27th and the last day of school will be June 12.  In the event of snow days, the first 5 we have will not be made up so unless we have 6 or more snow days we will be no later than June 12.   This should bring some more predictability to the end of the year for families.

5th Grade Band Information Night
The McKelvie Music Department will be touring the elementary schools on Monday, May 13th. There will be a Band Information Night on Tuesday, May 14th 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 at wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.

Destination Imagination - Shoe DriveBedford DI are having a special shoe drive through Ecosmith Recyclers. From now until May 19th, you can donate all your old paired shoes, boots, flip flops, sneakers, heels and slippers in the marked boxes in your school lobby. These items will then be placed in a special blue bag before being deposited in the Ecosmith bin in the school parking lots. This is a great way to get your spring cleaning under way, while helping raise funds for the teams heading to Global Finals in Kansas City, MO. We would also like to remind you that, clothing, fabrics, stuffed animals etc can always be donated year round in the Ecosmith bin. We appreciate your support.

The Leadership Club’s 1st annual "BULLDOG NIGHT"

WHEN: Wednesday, May 1st 6:30-8:30 PM in the BHS Commons
WHAT: An event for families with games, an art display, crafts, music, snacks, and raffles!
Admission fee: $5 per person or Donate a book for Families in Transition! 

Volleyball Opportunity for Girls 9-12 - BHS Senior Project

Hi everyone! My name is Caroline Robinson and I am a senior at Bedford High School. For my senior Project I am hosting a free volleyball clinic at the Bedford High School Gymnasium on Sunday, April 7th from 3-5 and Sunday, April 14th from 3-5. The age group I am looking to come is girls ages 9-12. This clinic is for girls wanting to learn how to play volleyball or just wanting to improve their game! This is completely free. If anybody has any questions you can reach out to me at 9957805@bedfordnhk12.net . Please let me know if your daughter can come to both sessions, or even just one of them. Please either RSVP via my email or my sign-up genius which can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4DADAB2AA1F49-free

Thank you so much!
Caroline Robinson

Principal's Notes 4/12/19

April Messages
Peace Message: Perseverance

Brain Message: There’s a difference between not knowing and not knowing YET!

Important Dates 

• April 22-26 – Spring Vacation
• May 10 – Memorial's Tall/Small Dance 6:30-8:00pm
• May 22 – Grade 1 Orientation and Screenings
• May 31 – Kindergarten Overview; 9:00-10:00 am in the Cafeteria
• May 9 – PTG Coffee with the Principals (9:30 AM @ BCTV)
• May 16 – Grandparents’ Day
• May 21 – PTG Year in Review with the Superintendent (9:30 AM @ BCTV)
• May 22 – McKelvie Parent Information Night (4th to 5th grade)  
• May 23– Spring Concert; 7:00 PM McKelvie Intermediate School
• May 24 – District Workshop Day – No School for Students
• May 27 – Memorial Day Observed – No School
• May 30 – Field Day
• June 2 – PTG Color Blast Run
• June 5 – 4th Grade Musical, Manchester Christian Church 
• June 10 – Tentative Last Day of School/4th Grade Clap Out/Move Up Day

Thanks to everyone who participated in BINGO night! We had over 100 people show up for a fun time.

Spring Book Fair

Thank you students, parents, teachers and volunteers for making this years Spring Book Fair a HUGE success!!!  We were able to give back over 150 books to the school and the classroom libraries thanks to the generous donations generated for the All For Books Coin Drive Campaign and those parents who purchased a book from the teacher baskets!

While the physical book store is closed, the online book fair will stay open until next Friday, April 19th.  If you order online, your purchase will be shipped to the school, free of charge, and we will distribute your order to your student during school hours.  Please follow the link provided to order online:  https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=bedfordmem

Again, thank you for everyone's assistance with running the Fair.

Book Fair Chair,

Mindy Bator

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.

Small/Tall Dance May 10th
Memorial School's 3rd Annual Small/Tall Dance will be on Friday, May 10th 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, May 3rd. Green flyers with attached envelopes went home either today or will go home on Monday for the Small/Tall Dance.  Cost is per student only (adults do not have a fee).  Families may include all students in one envelope, just list their names on the label. We hope you can join us!

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.

2019-20 School Calendar
The School Board has approved the 2019-20 School Calendar. Please note The first day for students will be August 27th and the last day of school will be June 12.  In the event of snow days, the first 5 we have will not be made up so unless we have 6 or more snow days we will be no later than June 12.   This should bring some more predictability to the end of the year for families.

Reminders from the health office regarding illness or communicable diseases:
Due to some children having a compromised immune system, we are asking all parents to practice the following guidelines. This will protect everyone from the spread of germs in the classroom. Having a compromised immunity system makes certain children susceptible to becoming ill.
Keep your child home if he/she experiences any of the following symptoms: 

• A fever of a 100 degrees or higher,
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea,
• Respiratory symptoms such as persistent cough, and unclear nasal secretions (green/yellow).

In addition:

• Do not send your child back to school until he/she is symptom free and back to normal (eating sleeping, etc. ) for at least 24 hours.
• If your child is diagnosed with strep or conjunctivitis, do not have him/her return to school until he/she has been on antibiotics for 24 hours, and is feeling better.
• Notify the school nurse of strep or any communicable illness your child may have.

Keeping your child home to rest when he/she is ill prevents the spread of germs and ensures a quicker recovery for your child. You can also decrease your child’s chance of illness by reminding him/her of:

• Good hand-washing techniques, especially before eating and after using bathroom
• Not sharing water bottles
• Covering a cough in his/her sleeve
• Using tissues to blow his/her nose, followed by hand-washing

PTG News and Information

BHS SEEKING PARENT INPUT ON PATHWAYS TO GRADUATION: 

April 20th @ 10AM

In an attempt to provide guidance to the School Board on potential, long-term adjustments to the BHS schedule and staffing for students with diverse learning progressions, Bob Jozokos, Associate Principal at BHS, and Tom Laliberte, Assistant Superintendent, are looking for feedback from parents at all school levels. 

If you are interested in meeting with Bob and Tom on April 20 at 10:00AM at Memorial Elementary School, please contact School Liaisons Kenn Archibald (kennarchibald@gmail.com) or Marc Murai (marcmurai@gmail.com). 

If you are interested, but unable to attend this meeting, an additional evening session will be held on May 6th in the Memorial School Library.

BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK SUNDAY JUNE 2^nd9:30AM -
Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun and Support our Schools. New registration discounts available for returning runners, PLUS children’s price now applies to kids 10 and under and 4-pack of entries available at a reduced rate. Click HEREto register and visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for event details.

Register by Friday, May 3rd to take advantage of our reduced pricing and purchase a Color Blast t-shirt and swag bag including drawstring bag, sunglasses, bandana, and your own color bag to throw at the start of the race!

**First 250 registrants will be entered for a chance to win a raffle, where two lucky winners will receive a $25.00 Barnes and Noble gift card**

Not participating in the Fun/Run but still want to be involved…click HERE for Volunteer Opportunities.

FISHER CATS DISCOUNTED TICKETS - 
Join the PTG for a fun family evening with the Fisher Cats on Friday May 3rd. Arrive early for the High Five Tunnel and stay late for Fireworks!.

Click HERE for more information and to order DISCOUNTED tickets. Return order form with check payable to NH Fisher Cats to school by April 19th . Tickets will be available at the Will Call window on 5/3.

COMMUNITY MEETING WITH THE PRINCIPALS: Join the Bedford PTG for a community meeting with Principals from all six of our schools on Thursday, May 9th at 9:30am at BCTV. Come hear the success stories of the 2018/19 school year and get information on some important school topics. We are looking to the community for topic ideas you’d like to hear discussed. Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by 5/6 with your questions and topic suggestions.

BHS GRADUATION SEAT RAFFLE - The PTG is raffling off 2 sets of FOUR seats for the June 8th Graduation Ceremony in a prime picture taking spot. Winners will also receive one reserved parking spot that day. $20/Entry or 6 Entries for $100. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by JUNE 3rd. Winners will be drawn & announced on June 5th.

BHS PARKING SPACE RAFFLE The PTG is raffling off TWO prime guaranteed parking spaces in the top lot for the 2019-2020 school year. You must have a valid license and a vehicle sometime during the 2019-2020 school year to be eligible to WIN! $10 Donation Per Entry. Click HERE  for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by June 3^rd. Winners will be notified before the end of the year. 

4th to 5th Grade Band Information Night
The McKelvie Music Department will be touring the elementary schools on Monday, May 13th. There will be a Band Information Night on Tuesday, May 14th 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 at wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.

Destination Imagination - Shoe Drive

Bedford DI are having a special shoe drive through Ecosmith Recyclers. From now until May 19th, you can donate all your old paired shoes, boots, flip flops, sneakers, heels and slippers in the marked boxes in your school lobby. These items will then be placed in a special blue bag before being deposited in the Ecosmith bin in the school parking lots. This is a great way to get your spring cleaning under way, while helping raise funds for the teams heading to Global Finals in Kansas City, MO. We would also like to remind you that, clothing, fabrics, stuffed animals etc can always be donated year round in the Ecosmith bin. We appreciate your support.

The Leadership Club’s 1st annual "BULLDOG NIGHT"
WHEN: Wednesday, May 1st 6:30-8:30 PM in the BHS Commons
WHAT: An event for families with games, an art display, crafts, music, snacks, and raffles!
Admission fee: $5 per person or Donate a book for Families in Transition! 

Volleyball Opportunity for Girls 9-12 - BHS Senior Project

Hi everyone! My name is Caroline Robinson and I am a senior at Bedford High School. For my senior Project I am hosting a free volleyball clinic at the Bedford High School Gymnasium on Sunday, April 7th from 3-5 and Sunday, April 14th from 3-5. The age group I am looking to come is girls ages 9-12. This clinic is for girls wanting to learn how to play volleyball or just wanting to improve their game! This is completely free. If anybody has any questions you can reach out to me at 9957805@bedfordnhk12.net . Please let me know if your daughter can come to both sessions, or even just one of them. Please either RSVP via my email or my sign-up genius which can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4DADAB2AA1F49-free

Thank you so much!
Caroline Robinson

Principal's Notes 4/5/19

April Messages
Peace Message: Perseverance

Brain Message: There’s a difference between not knowing and not knowing YET!

Important Dates 

• April 5 – Report Cards Released (on-line)
• April 8-11 – Scholastic Book Fair
• April 10 – BINGO Night 4:30-6:00pm
• April 22-26 – Spring Vacation
• May 10 – Memorial's Tall/Small Dance 6:30-8:00pm
• May 22 – Grade 1 Orientation and Screenings
• May 31 – Kindergarten Overview; 9:00-10:00 am in the Cafeteria
• May 9 – PTG Coffee with the Principals (9:30 AM @ BCTV)
• May 16 – Grandparents’ Day
• May 21 – PTG Year in Review with the Superintendent (9:30 AM @ BCTV)
• May 22 – McKelvie Parent Information Night (4th to 5th grade)  
• May 23– Spring Concert; 7:00 PM McKelvie Intermediate School
• May 24 – District Workshop Day – No School for Students
• May 27 – Memorial Day Observed – No School
• May 30 – Field Day
• June 2 – PTG Color Blast Run
• June 5 – 4th Grade Musical, Manchester Christian Church 
• June 10 – Tentative Last Day of School/4th Grade Clap Out/Move Up Day

From Mrs. Pleat’s Desk…

This month, students will learn about perseverance and the importance of sticking with tasks, even when they are difficult. Psychologist Angela Duckworth has found that the hallmark to high achievement in all domains is a “blend of passion and perseverance”, which she calls grit (Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, by Angela Duckworth). Students will learn that perseverance leads to brain growth and success. They will hear about various people who persevered through difficult times, in order to reach their goals. To further our teachings of growth mindset, we will reframe the struggles, frustration and difficulties of trying something new, as an expected piece of the learning and growing process. Students will learn the neuroscience behind growth mindset; that our brains grow when we learn from mistakes, persevere, and do hard things. Therefore, they may not know something now, but they just don’t know it YET. By emphasizing the process of learning and teaching students to expect struggle, we can encourage them to try new and hard things, thus leading to greater success.

For more information on growth mindset and student success, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl9TVbAal5s

Report Cards
Report Cards Report cards were released on PowerSchool at 2:30 PM today. To access your child's report card online, log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and you will see a Report Cards icon in the left hand pane. When you click on this icon your child's report card will appear on the screen. You can scroll to see the entire report card and choose to print it, if you'd like.

Spring Book Fair
Our Spring Book Fair is up and running. Thanks to all the volunteers who came in to make it look so wonderful. The dates are Monday, April 8th through Thursday, April 11th. Our goal is to be open Monday and Thursday from 8am to 6pm and Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 3pm.  One exception: The Book Fair will extend hours during Bingo Night, 4:30-6:00!

Bingo Night

Grab your Dabbers! Memorial School Book Fair Bingo Night is coming Wednesday, April 4th from 4:30-6:00pm. Win in Bingo and win a book, there will be lots of of opportunities for everyone.

4th to 5th Grade Band Information Night

The McKelvie Music Department will be touring the elementary schools on Monday, May 13th. There will be a Band Information Night on Tuesday, May 14th 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 at wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.

Book Drive—BHS Senior Project

BHS Senior, Will Zimmerman, will be running a book drive to benefit CLiF at MEM throughout the month of April for his Senior Project. This drive is to collect new books for the Children’s Literacy Foundation to be distributed to low-income, at-risk, and rural children up to age 12 throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. There will be a collection bin (for books or monetary donations) in the hallway outside of the office. The upcoming Scholastic Book Fair will be a perfect opportunity to both purchase and donate books! Together, we can help ensure a brighter future for the youth of NH and VT! Thank you for your support!
To learn more about CLiF, click HERE or visit http://clifonline.org/!

Volleyball Opportunity for Girls 9-12 - BHS Senior Project

Hi everyone! My name is Caroline Robinson and I am a senior at Bedford High School. For my senior Project I am hosting a free volleyball clinic at the Bedford High School Gymnasium on Sunday, April 7th from 3-5 and Sunday, April 14th from 3-5. The age group I am looking to come is girls ages 9-12. This clinic is for girls wanting to learn how to play volleyball or just wanting to improve their game! This is completely free. If anybody has any questions you can reach out to me at 9957805@bedfordnhk12.net . Please let me know if your daughter can come to both sessions, or even just one of them. Please either RSVP via my email or my sign-up genius which can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4DADAB2AA1F49-free

Thank you so much!

Caroline Robinson 

Memorial's Tall/Small Dance

Coming May 10th from 6:30-8:00pm.  Please click HERE for more information and FAQ.

PTG News and Information

SEEKING PARENT INPUT ON PATHWAYS TO GRADUATION: 
April 20th @ 10AM

In an attempt to provide guidance to the School Board on potential, long-term adjustments to the BHS schedule and staffing for students with diverse learning progressions, Bob Jozokos, Associate Principal at BHS, and Tom Laliberte, Assistant Superintendent, are looking for feedback from parents at all school levels. 

If you are interested in meeting with Bob and Tom on April 20 at 10:00AM at Memorial Elementary School, please contact School Liaisons Kenn Archibald (kennarchibald@gmail.com) or Marc Murai (marcmurai@gmail.com). 

If you are interested, but unable to attend this meeting, an additional evening session will be held in May (date yet to be determined).

BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK SUNDAY JUNE 2nd 9:30AM -Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun and Support our Schools. New registration discounts available for returning runners, PLUS children’s price now applies to kids 10 and under and 4-pack of entries available at a reduced rate. Click  HERE to register and visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for event details. 
Register by Friday, May 3rd to take advantage of our reduced pricing and purchase a Color Blast t-shirt and swag bag including drawstring bag, sunglasses, bandana, and your own color bag to throw at the start of the race!
**First 250 registrants will be entered for a chance to win a raffle, where two lucky winners will receive a $25.00 Barnes and Noble gift card**
Not participating in the Fun/Run but still want to be involved…click HERE for Volunteer Opportunities.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR NEXT WEEK – Scholastic Book Dino-Mite Book Fair…Stomp, Chomp and Read, will take place April 8th - 11th  at all elementary and McKelvie schools. PTG’s Scholastic Book Fair will be a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It will have a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please check with your schools for specific shopping hours.

PTG BOARD AND DISTRICT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES: Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer next year? The PTG has some exciting Board and District-level positions available for the 2019/20 school year.

*Program Research Coordinator-Help the PTG find new educational and enriching programs to bring into our schools. PTG funds author visits, artists, singers, performance groups, animal encounters and so much more. We are always looking for new ideas to possibly bring to our schools and students. We are looking for someone to help us research and find these exciting opportunities.

*Elementary Level Program Coordinator -Responsible for coordinating the O.R.K. programming (such as Eyes On Owls, Tanglewood Marionettes & Bat Presentations) and A.I.R. programming (Artists in Residence) at Memorial, Peter Woodbury, AND Riddle Brook elementary schools. Track programming and budget, ensure payment delivery, and communicate within and between all 3 elementary schools.

*Lurgio PTG School Liaison- Serve as a member of the PTG Executive Board. Work closely with the school Principal and faculty representative/s to foster strong communication and partnership between their respective schools and the PTG. Support PTG activities and events through both volunteer and coordination efforts as needed. This role is a great way to be more involved in your school and with the PTG Board. Candidate should have a student at Lurgio.

*Riddle Brook PTG School Liaison- Serve as a member of the PTG Executive Board. Work closely with the school Principal and faculty representative/s to foster strong communication and partnership between their respective schools and the PTG. Support PTG activities and events through both volunteer and coordination efforts as needed. This role is a great way to be more involved in your school and with the PTG Board. Candidate should have a student at Riddle Brook.

If you are interested in any of these roles or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by April 12TH.

FISHER CATS DISCOUNTED TICKETS - Join the PTG for a fun family evening with the Fisher Cats on Friday May 3rd. Arrive early for the High Five Tunnel and stay late for Fireworks!. 
Click  HERE  for more information and to order DISCOUNTED tickets. Return order form with check payable to NH Fisher Cats to school by April 19th . Tickets will be available at the Will Call window on 5/3.

BHS GRADUATION SEAT RAFFLE - The PTG is raffling off 2 sets of FOUR seats for the June 8th Graduation Ceremony in a prime picture taking spot. Winners will also receive one reserved parking spot that day. $20/Entry or 6 Entries for $100. Click HERE  for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by JUNE 3rd. Winners will be drawn & announced on June 5th. 
 *All funds raised through this raffle support programming & events in Bedford schools*

REMINDERS

BHS Senior Project for Make-A-Wish
BHS Senior, Sophia Sargent, is hosting an Easter Brunch for elementary age students and families, which will benefit Make-A-Wish. Please click HERE to read more about it.

Food Pantry
Memorial is continuing to work with the Bedford Food Pantry to help collect food items that are most needed by families. Every other month we will be collecting 1 food item. For the month of April that item is Pasta with Meat. We will have a box for donations in the hallway by the main entrance. Thank you so much for supporting this very worthy cause, which supports Bedford families.