Principals's Notes 11/26/19

Message of the Month
Responsibility- Citizenship and Gratitude

Important Dates

• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 4- Spring Fling Information Night for Volunteers
• December 6 – Ellis Island (snow date 12/9)
• December 23 - January 1 – Holiday Recess

Happy Thanksgiving to all!  I hope everyone is able to spend some time over the break with family and friends.  Reminder…there is no school tomorrow (Wednesday, November 27^th).  We’ll see you on Monday, December 2^nd. 

Memorial School Office

The MEM office (and all district offices) will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, November 27^th. 

Stuff the Turkey Food Drive

Now through December 16 is our annual "Stuff the Turkey" Food Drive.  Proceeds will go directly to the Bedford Community Food Pantry at Bedford Presbyterian Church. We greatly appreciate any canned or boxed donations you are able to give. Items such as ones found in this LINK are needed.  If you would like to join us in helping our Bedford pantry, please send the items into school with your child. Thanks for helping us support Bedford families!

Spring Fling Information Night

We at Memorial hope you all have a great holiday break with your families. It is a great time to spend time together and realize how grateful we all are for our family and friends. With the holidays upon us, your Spring Fling Committee is gearing up for yet another fabulous fun-filled family night of donated raffle baskets from the community and each Memorial classroom, along with a special dinner hosted by Luisa's. This annual fundraiser takes a bit of work from our volunteers and staff, especially behind the scenes in preparation for this special event on the last Friday of March. We are desperately in need of parental volunteers to help make this event a success. Please MARK YOUR CALENDARS and join us December 4th, Wednesday night at 6:00 PM in our school library. This brief information session will give you all you need to know in regards to what our volunteer tasks are. Please consider this and become part of this wonderful school endeavor. Remember, all proceeds go towards the enhancement of our school programs. We hope to see you on Wednesday night at 6:00.

Principal's Notes 11/22/19

Message of the Month
Responsibility- Citizenship and Gratitude

Important Dates

• November 25- Stuff the Turkey Food Drive runs until 12/16
• November 23 - Bedford PTG Ski, Skate and More Sale at BHS (9:00am-2:00pm)
• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 6 – Ellis Island (snow date 12/9)
• December 23 - January 1 – Holiday Recess

Stuff the Turkey Food Drive

Beginning now through December 16 is our annual "Stuff the Turkey" Food Drive.  Proceeds will go directly to the Bedford Community Food Pantry at Bedford Presbyterian Church. We greatly appreciate any canned or boxed donations you are able to give. Items such as ones found in this LINK are needed.  If you would like to join us in helping our Bedford pantry, please send the items into school with your child. Thanks for helping us support Bedford families!

Girl Scouts Supporting CHaD for the Holidays

One of our former Memorial student's Girl Scout troop is looking for assistance with supporting CHaD.  The Girl Scouts are collecting small unused items straight from the children/hospitals wish list that will later be put into bags to give to the kids. This LINK lists the items they are looking to get. Items can be dropped off in the hallway outside the office.  Thank you for any help you are able to provide!

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – Final order due date is Wednesday, December 4^th. We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you!  To download an order form please  CLICK HERE. 

For more information about this program CLICK HERE. HAPPY SHOPPING!

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE & MORE SALE:  Saturday, November 23^rd, 9-2pm at BHS: Come early for great deals and leave ready for winter.  New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignors.

Joining the sale are ski merchants Rodgers Ski and Sport, Bob and Terry’s Ski & Sports Outlet, Ski & Snowboard Liquidation Center, and S&W Sports.  They will bring NEW and USED equipment at HUGE savings along with their expertise in fitting the right ski, board and boots to your ability. Also joining us will be BedFoRd wOOL offering handmade wool mittens and Donation*Imagination*Creation selling unique products (benches, bookshelves, coat racks, etc) made from recycled winter equipment.

Be sure to check out Cardigan Corner if you are looking for a good deal on quality used items for you kids upcoming Mt. Cardigan adventure. Find more Ski, Skate and More Sale info HERE

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier: Tuesday, December 10^th, 6:30pm at the SAU building(103 County Road). Join Superintendent Fournier for an informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. This event is designed to discuss topics of interest to parents, so questions/comments are encouraged. 

Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend.

HANNAFORD HELPS REUSEABLE BAG PROGRAM: During the month of December, PTG will receive a $1.00 donation for every Hannaford Community Bag sold at the Jenkins Road location. 

AMAZON SMILE!  Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support.  Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG.  Thank you for your support.

Reminders

November Holiday Letter from Mrs. Cook and Ms. Hodgdon
The holiday season is approaching and the excitement is building, as we look forward to happy celebrations with family and friends. This is a busy time for many of us, and children can sometimes become overwhelmed. Eating a healthy diet, getting extra sleep and having some quiet time may help your child to stay healthier.
As your School Nurse and School Counselor, we recognize that holiday anticipation may not be joyful for all students and families, and instead brings stress, fear and even sadness. As always, our school community is here to assist you, if needed. Please let us know if you are in need of assistance.
Through the generous donations of others in our school community, we can help. If you know someone that may be having difficulty, please encourage them to let us know. All assistance is confidentially given. We hope that all Memorial children who celebrate this time of year can experience wonderful memories to share with friends and family.

For those families who would like to help support us during this time of the year, we truly appreciate your generosity. What a wonderful gift you are teaching your own children! Donations may be sent into the nurse’s office.

Playground Reminders

Memorial students are continuing to learn to Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible. On the playground, this is how we're Safe, Respectful and Responsible: Here's the link to see the visual reminders for students.

Memorial School Clothing

You can order Memorial School clothing online!  Please go to www.bedfordwear.com.  Click on Schools in the menu bar, and select Memorial School.  An order typically takes 7-10 business days to be delivered.  You can order in a variety of colors and styles.  There is a size chart on the website for your reference.  10% of profits come back to the school.

Destination Imagination Needs Volunteers

At Memorial, we have 16 kids who would like to participate in Destination Imagination this year. However, we do not have any volunteers to work with these teams. If you are interested in learning more, please email Mrs. Purcell at purcellb@sau25.net. 

Crotched Mountain Ski Program

The Crotched Mountain ski program is back for 2019-20! For just $149, students can ski on five Fridays starting Friday, January 3, and this year they do not have to head to the ticket windows to pick up passes - they can just show and go (with a valid pass). On February 18, they will be eligible to receive a pass for the remainder of the season at 7 mountains including Mount Snow, Attitash, and Wildcat!

Lessons and equipment rentals are optional and transportation is not provided by the program. The $149 rate is valid until December 18.

For questions reach out to Loren Foxx (lofoxx@gmail.com) or visit bedfordski.com for more 

information.

Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program

Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski or Ride (LTSR) program at Pats Peak !   This is a five-week Learn to Ski or Snowboard series for students in grades 1-8. The program runs Friday, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. There are 3:30 and 4:30 lessons available, or if you have an experienced student, they can opt to just do the lift ticket.  Rentals are available for an additional cost. You must provide your own transportation, as this is not a school-sponsored activity. An adult must be present during the lessons.

To sign up:www.patspeak.com/LTSR. Select "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER".

Login info:

3:30 PM lessons:bedford330   

4:30 PM lessons:bedford430 

Please contact Kris Balistreri at shepador2005@yahoo.com or Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2020 Facebook page for more information.

Principal's Notes 11/15/19

Message of the Month
Responsibility- Citizenship and Gratitude

Important Dates

• November 19- 22 Scholastic Book Fair
• November 19 - MEM Spirit Day, "Peace Day"
• November 23 - Bedford PTG Ski, Skate and More Sale at BHS (9:00am-2:00pm)
• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 6 – Ellis Island (snow date 12/9)
• December 23 - January 1 – Holiday Recess

Fall Book Fair 

The annual Memorial School Fall Book Fair is coming next week! As always, the more volunteers that we have on hand to help our students shop and browse the fair for that perfect book, are greatly needed. Sign up for one slot or many….either way, any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Please click HERE to sign up.  Thank you!

Congratulations to one of our Memorial School Volunteers

This past Wednesday Volunteer NH held the 17th annual Spirit of NH Awards Night. We are very proud that the 2019 Spirit of NH Award went to Tom Fencil. Tom spends a great deal of time volunteering for Home Health and Hospice Care but has also been volunteering at Memorial School for the past 5 years. Tom works primarily with our third graders in Ms. Wroblewski and Ms. Murray's classrooms now but has also worded with fourth grade. Congratulations Mr. Fencil!

Playground Reminders
Memorial students are continuing to learn to Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible. On the playground, this is how we're Safe, Respectful and Responsible: Here's the link to see the visual reminders for students.

Memorial School Clothing

You can order Memorial School clothing online!  Please go to www.bedfordwear.com.   Click on Schools in the menu bar, and select Memorial School.  An order typically takes 7-10 business days to be delivered.  You can order in a variety of colors and styles.  There is a size chart on the website for your reference.  10% of profits come back to the school.

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – 2^nd and final order due date is December 6^th.   We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you!  To download an order form please  CLICK HERE. 

For more information about this program CLICK HERE. HAPPY SHOPPING!

Order by December 4th for Pre-Christmas Delivery

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE & MORE SALE:

Save​ ​​On​ New​ And​ ​Used​ Winter​ ​Sports​ ​Equipment​ ​&​ ​Apparel! PTG’s annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignor families. This sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!

Sell Your Gear And Clothing: Turn your outgrown or gently used winter gear and apparel into some cash while also supporting Bedford schools. Visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, between 5PM – 8PM.  Please note: If you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag.

Volunteer: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Click HERE get involved.

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! PTG is excited to again offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s  Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

IMPACT OF YOUR PTG SUPPORT: Thanks to your support, PTG recently donated funds to BHS to assist in providing grants to students for Intersession assistance, covered the cost of admittance to American’ Stonehenge for McKelvie 6th graders, and helped cover the cost of the materials for the new Movement Path hallway at Memorial Elementary School.

AMAZON SMILE! Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG? Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support. Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG. Thank you for your support.

Reminders

November Holiday Letter from Mrs. Cook and Ms. Hodgdon
The holiday season is approaching and the excitement is building, as we look forward to happy celebrations with family and friends. This is a busy time for many of us, and children can sometimes become overwhelmed. Eating a healthy diet, getting extra sleep and having some quiet time may help your child to stay healthier.
As your School Nurse and School Counselor, we recognize that holiday anticipation may not be joyful for all students and families, and instead brings stress, fear and even sadness. As always, our school community is here to assist you, if needed. Please let us know if you are in need of assistance.
Through the generous donations of others in our school community, we can help. If you know someone that may be having difficulty, please encourage them to let us know. All assistance is confidentially given. We hope that all Memorial children who celebrate this time of year can experience wonderful memories to share with friends and family.

For those families who would like to help support us during this time of the year, we truly appreciate your generosity. What a wonderful gift you are teaching your own children! Donations may be sent into the nurse’s office.

Destination Imagination Needs Volunteers

At Memorial, we have 16 kids who would like to participate in Destination Imagination this year. However, we do not have any volunteers to work with these teams. If you are interested in learning more, please email Mrs. Purcell at purcellb@sau25.net. 

Crotched Mountain Ski Program

The Crotched Mountain ski program is back for 2019-20! For just $149, students can ski on five Fridays starting Friday, January 3, and this year they do not have to head to the ticket windows to pick up passes - they can just show and go (with a valid pass). On February 18, they will be eligible to receive a pass for the remainder of the season at 7 mountains including Mount Snow, Attitash, and Wildcat!

Lessons and equipment rentals are optional and transportation is not provided by the program. The $149 rate is valid until December 18.

For questions reach out to Loren Foxx (lofoxx@gmail.com) or visit bedfordski.com for more 

information.

Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program

Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski or Ride (LTSR) program at Pats Peak !   This is a five-week Learn to Ski or Snowboard series for students in grades 1-8. The program runs Friday, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. There are 3:30 and 4:30 lessons available, or if you have an experienced student, they can opt to just do the lift ticket.  Rentals are available for an additional cost. You must provide your own transportation, as this is not a school-sponsored activity. An adult must be present during the lessons.

To sign up:www.patspeak.com/LTSR. Select "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER".

Login info:

3:30 PM lessons:bedford330   

4:30 PM lessons:bedford430 

To receive the discounted rate, registration must be paid in full by November 15^th. Please contact Kris Balistreri at shepador2005@yahoo.com or Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2020 Facebook page for more information.

Principal's Notes 11/8/19

Message of the Month
Responsibility- Citizenship and Gratitude

Important Dates

• November 8 - Report Cards Released (grades 2-4)
• November 11 - Veterans Day -  NO SCHOOL
• November 19- 22 Scholastic Book Fair
• November 19 - MEM Spirit Day, "Peace Day"
• November 23 - Bedford PTG Ski, Skate and More Sale at BHS (9:00am-2:00pm)
• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 6 – Ellis Island (snow date 12/9)
• December 23 - January 1 – Holiday Recess

Veterans Wall Tribute

As a tribute to veterans and to promote the awareness of Veterans Day our students are filling this wall with pictures of family members who have served in the armed forces.  This is a fantastic visual to see and reminder to honor and appreciate our veterans. 

Fall Book Fair Volunteers Needed

The annual Memorial School Fall Book Fair is coming! As always, the more volunteers that we have on hand to help our students shop and browse the fair for that perfect book, are greatly needed. Sign up for one slot or many….either way, any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Please click HERE to sign up.  Thank you!

Report Cards

Student report cards are available online only in the PowerSchool Parent Access Portal.  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.  Anytime you click on the Report Cards icon, the most recent report card will generate.  Quarter 1 report cards are available now for grades 2-4 only.  Grade 1 will receive report cards in quarter 2.

Elementary School Kitchen News:

On Thursday, November 14th the kitchen will be working hard to prepare a delicious, festive Thanksgiving feast! Fill your lunch tray with flavorful gourmet roasted and sliced turkey, homemade hearty stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and fresh steamed green beans all topped with tasty gravy. Included is your choice of fresh fruit and milk. This is such a special, nourishing meal to provide to our students, so don’t miss out! In addition, the Food Service Department is now on Instagram. Follow us at flavahfulschoolmeals_sau25 and see some of our awesome meals and recipes we love to boast about!

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – Want your Gift Cards delivered before Hanukkah and Thanksgiving…be sure to get your order in no later than WEDNESDAY 11/6 (2^nd and final order due date is December 6^th). We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you!  To download an order form please  CLICK HERE. 

Any orders received after 11/6 will be processed with the 2^nd round of orders due on 12/4 and will be delivered before Winter break. For more information about this program CLICK HERE. HAPPY SHOPPING!

Order by November 6th for Pre-Thanksgiving/Hanukkah Delivery

Order by December 4th for Pre-Christmas Delivery

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE & MORE SALE:

Save​ ​​On​ New​ And​ ​Used​ Winter​ ​Sports​ ​Equipment​ ​&​ ​Apparel! PTG’s annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignor families. This sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!

Sell Your Gear And Clothing: Turn your outgrown or gently used winter gear and apparel into some cash while also supporting Bedford schools. Visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, between 5PM – 8PM.  Please note: If you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag.

Volunteer: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Click HERE get involved.

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! PTG is excited to again offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s  Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

IMPACT OF YOUR PTG SUPPORT: Thanks to your support, PTG recently donated funds to BHS to assist in providing grants to students for Intersession assistance, covered the cost of admittance to American’ Stonehenge for McKelvie 6th graders, and helped cover the cost of the materials for the new Movement Path hallway at Memorial Elementary School.

AMAZON SMILE! Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG? Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support. Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG. Thank you for your support.

Reminders

November Holiday Letter from Mrs. Cook and Ms. Hodgdon
The holiday season is approaching and the excitement is building, as we look forward to happy celebrations with family and friends. This is a busy time for many of us, and children can sometimes become overwhelmed. Eating a healthy diet, getting extra sleep and having some quiet time may help your child to stay healthier.
As your School Nurse and School Counselor, we recognize that holiday anticipation may not be joyful for all students and families, and instead brings stress, fear and even sadness. As always, our school community is here to assist you, if needed. Please let us know if you are in need of assistance.
Through the generous donations of others in our school community, we can help. If you know someone that may be having difficulty, please encourage them to let us know. All assistance is confidentially given. We hope that all Memorial children who celebrate this time of year can experience wonderful memories to share with friends and family.

For those families who would like to help support us during this time of the year, we truly appreciate your generosity. What a wonderful gift you are teaching your own children! Donations may be sent into the nurse’s office.

Destination Imagination Needs Volunteers

At Memorial, we have 16 kids who would like to participate in Destination Imagination this year. However, we do not have any volunteers to work with these teams. If you are interested in learning more, please email Mrs. Purcell at purcellb@sau25.net. 

Crotched Mountain Ski Program

The Crotched Mountain ski program is back for 2019-20! For just $149, students can ski on five Fridays starting Friday, January 3, and this year they do not have to head to the ticket windows to pick up passes - they can just show and go (with a valid pass). On February 18, they will be eligible to receive a pass for the remainder of the season at 7 mountains including Mount Snow, Attitash, and Wildcat!

Lessons and equipment rentals are optional and transportation is not provided by the program. The $149 rate is valid until December 18.

For questions reach out to Loren Foxx (lofoxx@gmail.com) or visit bedfordski.com for more 

information.

Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program

Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski or Ride (LTSR) program at Pats Peak !   This is a five-week Learn to Ski or Snowboard series for students in grades 1-8. The program runs Friday, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. There are 3:30 and 4:30 lessons available, or if you have an experienced student, they can opt to just do the lift ticket.  Rentals are available for an additional cost. You must provide your own transportation, as this is not a school-sponsored activity. An adult must be present during the lessons.

To sign up:www.patspeak.com/LTSR. Select "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER".

Login info:

3:30 PM lessons:bedford330   

4:30 PM lessons:bedford430 

To receive the discounted rate, registration must be paid in full by November 15^th. Please contact Kris Balistreri at shepador2005@yahoo.com or Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2020 Facebook page for more information.

Principal's Notes 11/1/19

Message of the Month
Responsibility- Citizenship and Gratitude

Important Dates

• November 1 - 3rd Grade Halloween Walk to the Nursing Home
• November 1 - End of Quarter 1
• November 8 - Report Cards Released (grades 2-4)
• November 11 - Veterans’ Day -  NO SCHOOL
• November 19 - MEM Spirit Day, "Peace Day"
• November 23 - Bedford PTG Ski, Skate and More Sale at BHS (9:00am-2:00pm)
• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break

November Holiday Letter from Mrs. Cook and Ms. Hodgdon
The holiday season is approaching and the excitement is building, as we look forward to happy celebrations with family and friends. This is a busy time for many of us, and children can sometimes become overwhelmed. Eating a healthy diet, getting extra sleep and having some quiet time may help your child to stay healthier.
As your School Nurse and School Counselor, we recognize that holiday anticipation may not be joyful for all students and families, and instead brings stress, fear and even sadness. As always, our school community is here to assist you, if needed. Please let us know if you are in need of assistance.
Through the generous donations of others in our school community, we can help. If you know someone that may be having difficulty, please encourage them to let us know. All assistance is confidentially given. We hope that all Memorial children who celebrate this time of year can experience wonderful memories to share with friends and family.

For those families who would like to help support us during this time of the year, we truly appreciate your generosity. What a wonderful gift you are teaching your own children! Donations may be sent into the nurse’s office.

Community Forum on Vaping
Join the PTG, BeBOLD and the Bedford School District on Wednesday, November 6th, 7pm at Lurgio’s Media Center for a community forum on the vaping epidemic. The evening will consist of presentations from medical professionals, school administrations, and law enforcement followed by a Q&A session designed to educate and inform parents/guardians on the dangers of vaping. Click HERE for more information.

Crotched Mountain Ski Program

The Crotched Mountain ski program is back for 2019-20! For just $149, students can ski on five Fridays starting Friday, January 3, and this year they do not have to head to the ticket windows to pick up passes - they can just show and go (with a valid pass). On February 18, they will be eligible to receive a pass for the remainder of the season at 7 mountains including Mount Snow, Attitash, and Wildcat!

Lessons and equipment rentals are optional and transportation is not provided by the program. The $149 rate is valid until December 18.

For questions reach out to Loren Foxx (lofoxx@gmail.com) or visit bedfordski.com for more 

information.

COMMUNITY FORUM ON THE VAPING EPIDEMIC: Join the PTG, BeBOLD and the School District on Wednesday, November 6th, 7pm at Lurgio's Media Center for a community forum on the vaping epidemic. The evening will consist of presentations from medical professionals, school administrations, and law enforcement followed by a Q&A session designed to educate and inform parents/guardians on the dangers of vaping. CLICK HERE for more details.

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – Want your Gift Cards delivered before Hanukkah and Thanksgiving…be sure to get your order in no later than WEDNESDAY 11/6 (2^nd and final order due date is December 6^th). We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you!  To download an order form please  CLICK HERE. 

Any orders received after 11/6 will be processed with the 2^nd round of orders due on 12/4 and will be delivered before Winter break. For more information about this program CLICK HERE. HAPPY SHOPPING!

Order by November 6th for Pre-Thanksgiving/Hanukkah Delivery

Order by December 4th for Pre-Christmas Delivery

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE & MORE SALE:

Save​ ​​On​ New​ And​ ​Used​ Winter​ ​Sports​ ​Equipment​ ​&​ ​Apparel! PTG’s annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignor families. This sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!

Sell Your Gear And Clothing: Turn your outgrown or gently used winter gear and apparel into some cash while also supporting Bedford schools. Visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, between 5PM – 8PM.  Please note: If you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag.

Volunteer: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Click HERE get involved.

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! PTG is excited to again offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s  Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

Reminders

Report Cards

Student report cards are available online only in the PowerSchool Parent Access Portal.  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.  Anytime you click on the Report Cards icon, the most recent report card will generate.  Quarter 1 report cards will be available to view on Friday, November 8^th at 2:30 PM.  

For quarter 1, report cards are issued in grades 2-4 only.  Grade 1 will receive report cards in quarter 2.

Rules for Riding the Bus

We're continuing to teach students to Be Safe, Be Responsible and Be Respectful at Memorial School, including on the bus ride to and from school. Here are the expectations for a Safe, Respectful and Responsible ride on the bus:

Destination Imagination Needs Volunteers

At Memorial, we have 16 kids who would like to participate in Destination Imagination this year. However, we do not have any volunteers to work with these teams. If you are interested in learning more, please email Mrs. Purcell at purcellb@sau25.net. 

Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program

Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski or Ride (LTSR) program at Pats Peak !   This is a five-week Learn to Ski or Snowboard series for students in grades 1-8. The program runs Friday, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. There are 3:30 and 4:30 lessons available, or if you have an experienced student, they can opt to just do the lift ticket.  Rentals are available for an additional cost. You must provide your own transportation, as this is not a school-sponsored activity. An adult must be present during the lessons.

To sign up:www.patspeak.com/LTSR. Select "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER".

Login info:

3:30 PM lessons:bedford330   

4:30 PM lessons:bedford430 

To receive the discounted rate, registration must be paid in full by November 15^th. Please contact Kris Balistreri at shepador2005@yahoo.com or Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2020 Facebook page for more information.