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.