Principal’s Notes
We had an excellent start to our school year. It is always great to see the building full of students and hear about their summer adventures.
Messages
Peace Message: Peace and Respect
Brain Message: Everyone Can Learn!
Important Dates
- September 2- No School in observance of Labor Day
- September 11- Picture Day
- September 12- Picture Day Two
- September 17-Open House
- 5:30-6:15pm BEEP
- 5:45-6:15 AM Kindergarten
- 6:00-6:30 Grades 1 and 2
- 6:15- 6:45 PM Kindergarten and K Plus
- 6:30-7:00 Grades 3 and 4
- September 27 - PTG Coffee with Principals @ BCTV 9:30-10:30am
- October 2 - PTG New Family Welcome @ Bedford Public Library 9:30-10:30am & 6:30-7:30pm
- October 10 - PTG Coffee With the Superintendent
- October 11 - Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL for Students
- October 14 - Columbus Day - NO SCHOOL
Principal/Parent Communication
As my primary form of communication you will receiving an email to Principal’s Notes, each Friday afternoon. This will include Important Dates for upcoming events, informational news, and action items (highlighted in yellow). I appreciate you reviewing these weekly and taking care of any action items highlighted.
Dismissal
I want you all to be aware that for the first few weeks of school we call our kindergarten and first grade students to the gym prior to the older kids in order to line everyone up and and develop routines. Because of this busses may be delayed 10-15 minutes, however, we feel it is worth the delay as it provides our younger students with a better sense of security and understanding during a somewhat hectic time of day. Thank you for your understanding and patience with this temporary procedure.
Drop off and Pick up
We realize this can be a difficult time with traffic backing up. Please look for the adults directing traffic as we will do our best to move cars through as timely as possible. Our preschool students will be brought out to cars in front of the building by adults on duty. As for the rest of you picking up your children we ask that you park in available spots in our front parking lot or in the church parking lot across the street. You may enter through the cafeteria door where you will be able to sign your child out.
Thank you!
Infosnap
If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to complete the Infosnap process. If you do not have the email with the link/snapcode that was sent to you this summer, please contact the school office.
Anti-Bullying Partnership Agreement
Please keep an eye out for a document coming home with your children this
week about bullying. Last year’s District Bullying Task Force developed a
Partnership Agreement among students, teachers, and families to better
understand and address student conflict, and what is and is not considered
bullying. We are asking all families to read, discuss, and sign this
document to help ensure a happy, safe, and nurturing environment for all.
Please click HERE if you would like an
electronic copy of that agreement.
Bus and Lunch Account Questions
Many parents have questions about adding money to their child's lunch account or about their bus stop and times. Click HERE to add money to your lunch account and HERE for bus stops and times. Please make sure your child has the yellow bus tag with their bus number on it. Please know that the first week of school busses are slightly delayed as routes are being adjusted and dismissal procedures are being learned.
News from the Health Office
Click Here for important Health News from our nurse Anna Cook.
Automated Attendance Call
Again this year families in the Bedford School District will receive a phone call confirming their child's absence via our "School Messenger" system. Once we have taken attendance, a message will be generated confirming your child's absence. The elementary calls will go out at approximately 9:30 AM, McKelvie and Lurgio will go out at 10:30 AM and the BHS at 11:00 AM. If this call comes to you in error, please contact the Main Office so that we can correct the attendance report.
Picture Day
Strings Program is coming back to Memorial
If you child is interested in learning how to play the violin, viola, or cello, The Manchester School of Music will be offering classes here at Memorial School. Click HERE for more information.
Parents of 3rd and 4th graders
Chorus is an after school singing ensemble that meets once a week on Thursday afternoons from 2:30-3:00pm in the chorus room. Chorus has two large performances during the school year (typically in January and May). Chorus is open to all interested third and fourth graders. If your child decides to participate he/she will need to be picked up at 3:00pm in the Memorial cafeteria, or signed up to return to the after school program once the rehearsal has ended. (If your child is going into fourth grade and was not in chorus last year they are still more than welcome to join chorus this year! We would love to have them!!!)
NEW THIS YEAR: Chorus sign-ups will be ELECTRONIC. In an effort to save paper, as well as organize email lists better this year, I have decided to make chorus sign-ups electronic. If you are interested in signing your child up for chorus, please fill out the online form below NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH. The first chorus rehearsal will take place on Thursday, September 12th. Last year’s choir reached around 80 - 3rd and 4th graders, which was incredible!!! I would love to have those numbers again this year!
Here's the link: https://bit.ly/2MN0w5x
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have!
Thank you!
Courtney Magoon
Ext. 23241
Classroom Support
We are sharing to let you know about classroom programs at Memorial School that will enrich your child’s learning experience throughout year. Teacher resources are continually reviewed and organized to allow for the most comprehensive program for students. During instructional portions of the day, a special educator may be working alongside and in conjunction with your child’s classroom teacher. The help can be in the classroom, and at times, outside the general classroom setting. This type of approach is referred to as a Team Instruction model.
Together, these teachers bring to the classroom a broad range of expertise in all subject areas. This approach allows us the flexibility to work with students in small groups or individually as needed. Typically, both teachers will work within the classroom with students, but may work outside the classroom when appropriate.
We anticipate an exciting year of educational challenge and growth for all!
We anticipate an exciting year of educational challenge and growth for all!
PTG News
MEMORIAL SCHOOL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The Bedford PTG is excited to introduce a faster, paperless way to share your information for volunteering at Bedford schools. Instead of sending paper forms home with students we have created a Volunteer Google Form for each school.
Click here: Memorial School Online Volunteer Form to access the Memorial PTG Volunteer Form for the 2019-2020 school year.
Simply fill out the Google form for Memorial and you will be informed of all the great opportunities throughout the year. You can help at the events that interest you and fit into your schedule. Schools must receive a completed Google Form in order for you to volunteer at the school. If you need any assistance with the form please contact your Memorial School Volunteer Coordinator Danielle Brimblecom at memptgvolunteercoordinator@bedfordnhk12.net. Please complete the Volunteer Form by September 9th.
Thank you for sharing your time and talents with our school!
BACK TO SCHOOL GREETINGS FROM THE PTG! We are looking forward to another great school year full of fantastic programs and events for our students, staff and families.
SUPPORT THE PTG: Help the PTG continue to bring exciting programs/speakers to our schools like Project Nature, Wildlife Encounters, Music In Technology, David Flood Motivational Speaker, and Chris Herren Drug Prevention Speaker. If you’d like to make a donation, simply click on the PayPal link at www.bedfordptg.org or send in a check payable to Bedford PTG in the support envelopes that have been sent home (K-6) or an envelope labeled with your name and email address. Click HERE for more information on the PTG and programs funded with your support. Thank You!
PTG VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer this year? The PTG has several district level and committee positions available…
Ski , Skate and More Committee members: Due to the success of our annual sale, we are looking for new members to be part of the planning committee. The Ski, Skate and More sale is schedule for Saturday, November 23. The first committee meeting is Friday, September 13th at 3:40 at McKelvie.
Color Blast Fun Run Committee Members: Get in on the Colorful Fun and be part of planning this amazing community event!! Color Blast is looking for anyone that might be interested in being part of the planning committee. The committee meets monthly starting in October and more frequently closer to the event which is scheduled for Sunday, May 31st.
District Book Fair Coordinator- Oversee the Scholastic Book Fair held in the spring at the 3 elementary schools and McKelvie. Work closely with school level coordinators to ensure they have what they need for a successful book fair.
If you are interested in any of these roles or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com
BOX TOP PROGRAM CHANGE: Put away the scissors! No More Clipping! Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online. Visit www.btfe.com to learn more and start earning for our schools.
MEET THE PRINCIPALS EVENT SEPTEMBER 27TH: You are invited to join the PTG and the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Coffee with the Principals" event on Friday, September 27th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at BCTV (10 Meetinghouse Road). This is a great opportunity to hear what each school has in store for the year. There will be a Q & A following the presentation. Light refreshments will be served and your young children are welcome to attend.
