Principal's Notes 5/31/19

May Messages

Peace Message: Patience

Important Dates 

• June 2 – PTG Color Blast Run
• June 4 – 4th Grade Musical, Manchester Christian Church, 6:30pm
• June 7 – Kindergarten Recognition Day; AM Class- 8:15-9:15, PM Class 9:30-10:30
• June 10 – Last Day of School, dismissal 12:20pm
• June 10 –4th Grade Clap Out 9:00am / Move Up Day

End-of-the-Year Information

We ask that you please read THIS LETTER for important information as we end our school year.

Field Day

Field Day was so much fun for our students. Thank you for you to all our volunteers who helped make this year’s Gr. 1-4 Field Day a success. It was a great day for celebrating physical activity, working with and supporting others, and having tons of fun!! So many people throughout our community played a role in making this event a special experience for our students.

Destination Imagination Congratulations!

Bedford DI in Top 10!!

Last week four teams from Bedford DI traveled to Kansas City as part of Team New Hampshire for the Global Finals tournament.  All 4 teams brought a stellar presentation finishing Top 40.  However, a shout out to The Mindblowers from McKelvie Intermeidate School who placed 8th out of 65 teams from 17 countries, and made it onto the Top 10 Champions of the World. This is a tremendous achievement for both Bedford and New Hampshire DI. Bedford DI are so proud of all of our teams who brought solutions to both Regionals and State tournaments. We would like to thank all of our volunteer adults who acted as Team Managers for these kids this season, as without them, these teams would not exist.  To all our students, thank you for a wonderful season of collaboration and creative problem solving.

Bedford DI would like to thank all of you who donated and helped with fundraising efforts.  Also, please note that the Ecosmith Shoe Drive finishes up today, but you can continue to drop shoes, clothing, all fabrics, and stuffed animals in our Ecosmith bins year round in the school parking lots!!!! 

Girls on the Run Food Drive
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Girls on the Run Team 2 Food Drive!  It was a huge success!  We have 18 large boxes of food headed to the Bedford Food Pantry!  Thank you!

PTG News and Information

BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK SUNDAY JUNE 2^nd 9:30AM –Wondering what you need to rock your next Color Run? Just grab a good pair of sneakers, a white T-shirt…and REGISTER! Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun and Support our Schools.REGISTER NOW …Online Registration closes Wednesday, May 29^th

Visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for more details. Not participating in the Fun/Run but still want to be involved…click HERE for Volunteer Opportunities.

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.

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. 

Bedford Early Education Program Registration

BEEP is now accepting registrations for the four year old classes for the 2019-2020 school year!  

Bedford’s Early Education Program is a developmentally appropriate preschool that is respectful of the talents and needs of individual children.  Each class has a certified early childhood educator and a classroom paraprofessional.  Programs for four-year olds meet from 8:10 AM – 10:40 AM five days per week or from 11:40 PM – 2:10 PM four days per week.  Tuition for five days is $2,500 per year or $2,150 per year for four days.  For more information please contact Melissa Gray, Assistant Director of Special Services at 627-1776 ext. 23216 orgrayme@sau25.net.  

**While BEEP does offer three-year old classes, the classes are close to capacity.  Please call if you want to be placed on a waiting list.

Reminders

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. 

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.

Principal's Notes 5/24/19

May Messages

Peace Message: Patience

Important Dates 

• May 27 – Memorial Day Observed – No School
• May 30 – Field Day
• May 31 – Kindergarten Overview; 9:00-10:00 am in the Cafeteria
• June 2 – PTG Color Blast Run
• June 4 – 4th Grade Musical, Manchester Christian Church, 6:30pm
• June 7 – Kindergarten Recognition Day; AM Class- 8:15-9:15, PM Class 9:30-10:30
• June 10 – Last Day of School, dismissal 12:20pm
• June 10 –4th Grade Clap Out 9:00am / Move Up Day

Memorial Day Tribute

In 1945, the town of Bedford voted to establish a memorial for the young men of

Bedford who were serving in the war.  Three years later, in 1948, the committee had 

not found suitable land nor the money to pay for the memorial. Then, in the spring of 1955, construction began on a new school to reduce overcrowding. The school opened in September of 1955, ten years after the town had decided to pay tribute to our soldiers. It was decided to name the school Memorial School as a tribute to all soldiers from Bedford.

Memorial Day is a holiday in which we remember those soldiers, men and women, who died in active military service. President Ronald Reagan is credited with reviving the practice of honoring Memorial Day and its meaning.

To commemorate Memorial Day, all of our K-4 students walked to the cemetery Thursday morning. They placed flags along the edges of the roadways and the whole school sang a Patriotic song together in order to pay tribute to the 384 veterans buried there. 

Field Day

Field Day is fast approaching.  Please click HERE for the Parent /Guardian Checklist. 
Grades 3 & 4 participate from 9:00-11:00am
Grades 1 & 2 participate from 12:00-2:00pm

News From the Health Office
Please Click HERE for the latest news from Mrs. Cook

PTG News and Information

BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK SUNDAY JUNE 2^nd 9:30AM –Wondering what you need to rock your next Color Run? Just grab a good pair of sneakers, a white T-shirt…and REGISTER! Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun and Support our Schools.REGISTER NOW …Online Registration closes Wednesday, May 29^th

Visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for more details. Not participating in the Fun/Run but still want to be involved…click HERE for Volunteer Opportunities.

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.

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. 

Reminders

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. 

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.

Principal's Notes 5/17/19

May Messages

Peace Message: Patience

Important Dates 

• May 21 – PTG Year in Review with the Superintendent (9:30 AM @ BCTV)
• May 22 – Grade 1 Orientation and Screenings
• 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
• May 31 – Kindergarten Overview; 9:00-10:00 am in the Cafeteria
• June 2 – PTG Color Blast Run
• June 4 – 4th Grade Musical, Manchester Christian Church, 6:30pm
• June 7 – Kindergarten Recognition Day; AM Class- 8:15-9:15, PM Class 9:30-10:30
• June 10 – Tentative Last Day of School/4th Grade Clap Out/Move Up Day

Grandparents/Senior Friends Day
Thanks to all who participated, volunteered, and attended our Grandparents/Senior Friends Day.  We had 464 visitors to Memorial yesterday. Our students were very excited and proud to share their school and enjoy the beautiful day.

Principal's Helpers For The Day
Sophia and Ryan Colby assisted Mrs. Purcell and Mr. Schappler  at various times throughout the day today.  They were the winners from the Spring Fling raffle.

Small/Tall Dance
It was great seeing so many of your at this year's Small/Tall dace.  If you had your picture taken by Ms. Magoon you can click this LINK to scroll through.

Field Day
Field Day is fast approaching and we are seeking parent volunteers to join us for this fun day.  Please see the link below for more information and to sign up.  Thank you!

• 1st & 2nd Grade Field Day!

• 3rd & 4th Grade Field Day!

Kindergarten Thank You!
Thank you kindergarteners for planting the flowers near the front door beautifying our entrance.


Destination Imagination - Help our teams going to Global Finals

• YOGA - Get your zen on TOMORROW, Saturday May 11th and 18th at Full Circle Yoga Studio - see poster 
• BOLLYWOOD ZUMBA - A very fun class for everyone TOMORROW, May 18th at PWS - see poster
• BAKE SALE - Harvest Market - Sunday, May 19th 
• SHOE DRIVE - Continues thru end May - see poster 

PTG News and Information

BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK SUNDAY JUNE 2^nd 9:30AM –Wondering what you need to rock your next Color Run? Just grab a good pair of sneakers, a white T-shirt…and REGISTER! Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun and Support our Schools.REGISTER NOW …Online Registration closes Wednesday, May 29^th

Visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for more details. Not participating in the Fun/Run but still want to be involved…click HERE for Volunteer Opportunities.

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.

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. 

Reminders

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. 

From Mrs. Pleat’s Desk…     

This month, students will learn that many things in life require patience. Whether it be  for our turn, waiting to speak or waiting for something to happen, we need to understand that we can’t always get what we want right away. In today’s world of technology and instant gratification, children are less apt to have the skill of patience and waiting. Children without patience and the ability to wait have greater difficulty powering through difficult tasks. Patience is therefore linked with last month’s message about perseverance, since not giving up requires us to be patient and wait for the results. We can teach patience to children by regularly creating situations where they have to wait. Through practice, the important life skill of patience can be developed. 

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.

Principal's Notes 5/10/19

May Messages

Peace Message: Patience

Important Dates 

• May 10 – Memorial's Tall/Small Dance 6:30-8:00pm
• May 16 – Grandparents’ Day
• May 21 – PTG Year in Review with the Superintendent (9:30 AM @ BCTV)
• May 22 – Grade 1 Orientation and Screenings
• 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
• May 31 – Kindergarten Overview; 9:00-10:00 am in the Cafeteria
• June 2 – PTG Color Blast Run
• June 4 – 4th Grade Musical, Manchester Christian Church 
• June 7 – Kindergarten Recognition Day; AM Class- 8:15-9:15, PM Class 9:30-10:30
• June 10 – Tentative Last Day of School/4th Grade Clap Out/Move Up Day

On behalf of the staff of Memorial School we thank everyone for their kindness and generosity during this Staff Appreciation Week.  This is an outstanding community and we feel fortunate to work with your children each day.    

From Mrs. Pleat’s Desk…     

This month, students will learn that many things in life require patience. Whether it be  for our turn, waiting to speak or waiting for something to happen, we need to understand that we can’t always get what we want right away. In today’s world of technology and instant gratification, children are less apt to have the skill of patience and waiting. Children without patience and the ability to wait have greater difficulty powering through difficult tasks. Patience is therefore linked with last month’s message about perseverance, since not giving up requires us to be patient and wait for the results. We can teach patience to children by regularly creating situations where they have to wait. Through practice, the important life skill of patience can be developed. 

Food Service News:

The lunch program is excited to announce that our new compostable/biodegradable lunch trays have finally arrived! After many months awaiting these environmentally safe, PFOA free lunch trays the Food Service Department, along with the help of the Destination Imagination Team and The Department of Environmental Services, will be swapping out our old styrofoam trays for our new ones. Earth Maize is the manufacturer of these top of line trays. They will be used in the lunch service starting next week!

Destination Imagination - Help our teams going to Global Finals

YOGA - Get your zen on tomorrow, Saturday May 11th and 18th at Full Circle Yoga Studio - see poster 

BOLLYWOOD ZUMBA - A very fun class for everyone Saturday, May 18th at PWS - see poster

BAKE SALE - Harvest Market - Saturday, May 19th 

SHOE DRIVE - Continues thru end May - see poster 

BHS Music Honor Society

The Music Honor Society, Tri-M, is putting on a family fun event in the high school's courtyard this Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. 

Come enjoy games, music and more. Click HERE for information.

PTG News and Information

BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK SUNDAY JUNE 2^nd 9:30AM –Wondering what you need to rock your next Color Run? Just grab a good pair of sneakers, a white T-shirt…and REGISTER! Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun and Support our Schools.REGISTER NOW …Online Registration closes Wednesday, May 29^th

Visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for more details. Not participating in the Fun/Run but still want to be involved…click HERE for Volunteer Opportunities.

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.

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. 

Reminders

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. 

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

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.

Principal's Notes 5/3/19

May Messages

Peace Message: Patience

Brain Message: A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

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 4 – 4th Grade Musical, Manchester Christian Church 
• June 7 – Kindergarten Recognition Day; AM Class- 8:15-9:15, PM Class 9:30-10:30
• June 10 – Tentative Last Day of School/4th Grade Clap Out/Move Up Day

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!

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.

Please complete the registration form HERE. 

PTG News and Information

BHS SEEKING PARENT INPUT ON PATHWAYS TO GRADUATION: 

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."

The remaining feedback session for parents of elementary school students will be held on May 6th at 6:00PM. The 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. 

Reminders

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. 

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

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 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.