Peace Message: Peace and Respect
Brain Message: Everyone Can Learn!
Important Dates
- 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 20 - Volunteer Orientation/Welcome Meeting 9:00-10:00am in the library
- 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
Bus Plan
Riding the bus to and from school is a great opportunity for all of our students. We encourage parents to have a conversation with your child regarding the rules of the bus. Further, it is important to create a plan, as a family, for what your child should do if there is no adult waiting for them to get off the bus. Especially with our younger students, the bus drivers will not let them off the bus if no one is waiting. In these cases your child may be returned to the school. Having a backup plan in place will allow for a smooth and seamless bus ride for all. Thank you for your cooperation with this.
Box Tops
There has been some confusion with the collection and return of Box Tops. We are still collecting unexpired Box Tops (in addition to the new way of digitally scanning them), so please continue to send them in. Thanks for your continued support.
Kitchen News
Food Service is serving some exciting, nutritious meals that your children won’t want to miss. Can’t let go of summer yet? Well, please join us for a tasty BBQ lunch on Thursday 9/19! We’ll be serving oven roasted chicken drumettes with our own BBQ sauce, warm homemade cornbread, a tangy family recipe of mom’s homemade pickles, fresh celery sticks, brown sugar baked beans, fresh fruit and milk! On Friday, 10/20, the kitchen is preparing a delicious and completely from scratch meal. We’ll serve local Pineland Farms meatballs baked in our own savory & sweet glaze of honey, tamari, garlic, ginger and apple cider vinegar. This will be deliciously paired with wholesome sticky brown rice, a garden-fresh Thai cucumber salad, seasoned corn and fresh fruit. These healthy meals are filled with essential nutritional building blocks including protein, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fiber! Additionally, they are virtually preservative free with all of our from scratch recipes and are just too good to pass up!
Thank you,
Emily Murphy
Director of School Nutrition
PTG News
Riding the bus to and from school is a great opportunity for all of our students. We encourage parents to have a conversation with your child regarding the rules of the bus. Further, it is important to create a plan, as a family, for what your child should do if there is no adult waiting for them to get off the bus. Especially with our younger students, the bus drivers will not let them off the bus if no one is waiting. In these cases your child may be returned to the school. Having a backup plan in place will allow for a smooth and seamless bus ride for all. Thank you for your cooperation with this.
Box Tops
There has been some confusion with the collection and return of Box Tops. We are still collecting unexpired Box Tops (in addition to the new way of digitally scanning them), so please continue to send them in. Thanks for your continued support.
Kitchen News
Food Service is serving some exciting, nutritious meals that your children won’t want to miss. Can’t let go of summer yet? Well, please join us for a tasty BBQ lunch on Thursday 9/19! We’ll be serving oven roasted chicken drumettes with our own BBQ sauce, warm homemade cornbread, a tangy family recipe of mom’s homemade pickles, fresh celery sticks, brown sugar baked beans, fresh fruit and milk! On Friday, 10/20, the kitchen is preparing a delicious and completely from scratch meal. We’ll serve local Pineland Farms meatballs baked in our own savory & sweet glaze of honey, tamari, garlic, ginger and apple cider vinegar. This will be deliciously paired with wholesome sticky brown rice, a garden-fresh Thai cucumber salad, seasoned corn and fresh fruit. These healthy meals are filled with essential nutritional building blocks including protein, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fiber! Additionally, they are virtually preservative free with all of our from scratch recipes and are just too good to pass up!
Thank you,
Emily Murphy
Director of School Nutrition
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS: Through Donations and Fundraisers the PTG helps fund…
For our Students…Author Visits, Motivational Speakers, Science Programs, Musical Performers and much more.
For our Community…Principal Winter Reading Night, Seniors Day, New Family Welcome and many other community focused events.
For our Staff…Staff Appreciation, Library Donations, Nurse Donations and more.
Click HERE for more program information.
We couldn’t do it without your continued support. Please consider making a donation to the PTG either via PayPal on our website 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. Thank You!
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER: Bedford PTG is again offering a faster, paperless way to share your information for volunteering for Bedford Schools. Instead of sending home a paper volunteer form to fill out and return, we now offer a Volunteer Google Form for each school. To access the form click HERE, or check school websites, or the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms. You need to fill this form out in order to hear about volunteer opportunities at the schools or district wide.
PTG VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer this year? The PTG has several district level and committee positions available…
Vice President of Publicity: This role is a PTG Board position and will work with Print and Media Coordinator, Webmaster and Co-Presidents to plan and publicize all fundraising opportunities and upcoming community or school events and meetings. VP publicity will attend monthly board meetings, update marketing materials, work with vendors to obtain quotes for marketing materials, assist with Ski and Skate and Color Blast planning, and ensure the overall marketing plan is up to date and on task.
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.
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
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.
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Looking for quality gift wrap, everyday gifts, tote bags, and gourmet mixes? Our popular GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students at the end of the month with ordering details. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to order online. 40% of sales goes back to our schools. Sale runs from Wednesday 9/25-Thursday 10/10.
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.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier: Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you to “Coffee and Conversation” on Monday, October 7th, 9:30am at the Town Library. This will be a small, informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. Questions and comments are encouraged. Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend.
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AT MCKELVIE: PTG is always excited to bring new motivational speakers in for students. Next week BRIAN WILLIAMS will be speaking with students and staff at McKelvie about kindness. Mr. Williams’ mission is to inspire kindness movements in schools across the nation.
For our Students…Author Visits, Motivational Speakers, Science Programs, Musical Performers and much more.
For our Community…Principal Winter Reading Night, Seniors Day, New Family Welcome and many other community focused events.
For our Staff…Staff Appreciation, Library Donations, Nurse Donations and more.
Click HERE for more program information.
We couldn’t do it without your continued support. Please consider making a donation to the PTG either via PayPal on our website 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. Thank You!
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER: Bedford PTG is again offering a faster, paperless way to share your information for volunteering for Bedford Schools. Instead of sending home a paper volunteer form to fill out and return, we now offer a Volunteer Google Form for each school. To access the form click HERE, or check school websites, or the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms. You need to fill this form out in order to hear about volunteer opportunities at the schools or district wide.
PTG VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer this year? The PTG has several district level and committee positions available…
Vice President of Publicity: This role is a PTG Board position and will work with Print and Media Coordinator, Webmaster and Co-Presidents to plan and publicize all fundraising opportunities and upcoming community or school events and meetings. VP publicity will attend monthly board meetings, update marketing materials, work with vendors to obtain quotes for marketing materials, assist with Ski and Skate and Color Blast planning, and ensure the overall marketing plan is up to date and on task.
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.
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
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.
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Looking for quality gift wrap, everyday gifts, tote bags, and gourmet mixes? Our popular GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students at the end of the month with ordering details. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to order online. 40% of sales goes back to our schools. Sale runs from Wednesday 9/25-Thursday 10/10.
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.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier: Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you to “Coffee and Conversation” on Monday, October 7th, 9:30am at the Town Library. This will be a small, informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. Questions and comments are encouraged. Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend.
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AT MCKELVIE: PTG is always excited to bring new motivational speakers in for students. Next week BRIAN WILLIAMS will be speaking with students and staff at McKelvie about kindness. Mr. Williams’ mission is to inspire kindness movements in schools across the nation.
Bedford Fire Department’s Open House
If your family is interested in attending the Bedford Fire Department’s Open House on Tuesday, October 8th, please see THIS FLYER for more information.Reminders
Interested in Volunteering at Memorial?
If you are interested in volunteering this year at Memorial please click on the link below for the volunteer form. This needs to be filled out in order to volunteer and receive information about the different opportunities available throughout the year.
Memorial Volunteer Form
In addition to completing the Volunteer Form, come to our Volunteer Orientation/Welcome meeting!
Date: Friday September 20th
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Memorial School Library
Come and learn about volunteer opportunities throughout the year and how you can be a part of making a difference by volunteering at Memorial.
If you are unable to attend the Volunteer Orientation/Welcome please come meet some of our coordinators at Open House on 9/17. - We will have a Volunteer Table set up in the lobby!
Thank you for volunteering,
Danielle Brimblecom (Volunteer Coordinator)
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.
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.
Classroom SupportWe 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!
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