Principal's Notes 2/21/20

Message of the Month
GRIT- Celebrating the process not the outcome

Important Dates

• February 24-28 - No School, Winter vacation week
• March 10 - No School - Workshop Day/Town Voting Day 
• March 13 - Kindergarten Love Bug Brunch 9:00-10:00am
• March 27 - End of Quarter 3
• March 27 - MEM Spring Fling 5:00-8:00pm
• March 31- Spirit Day inside-out, wacky, or backwards day
• April 3 - Report Cards released online
• April 6-10 - Scholastic Book Fair
• April 21- School Spirit Day - Disney Day (Tentative)
• April 27- May 1- No School, Spring Vacation

Love Bug Brunch

We are inviting our kindergarten parents to our Love Bug Brunch on March 13th from 9-10 AM. All kindergarten students are invited to attend during the morning session.  The kindergarteners and their special adult will enjoy a brunch together in the cafeteria.

State Assessment (Updated)

This coming April our students in grades 3 and 4 will begin participating in the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NHSAS).  For detailed information, please take a look at STATE TESTING INFORMATIONAL 2020.

Memorial School’s Annual Spring Fling Event planning is underway

Save the date: 3-27-20 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
You are invited to join us for any of our three dinner seatings and our raffle of exciting theme baskets. The baskets are created by Memorial School students, families, friends and many area merchants. We hope you can join us for this fun filled family event. Spring Fling is our annual fundraiser that supports Memorial School’s continued efforts to provide enhanced educational opportunities for our students. All funds raised directly benefit Memorial School’s children. More information will be coming!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - VP Fundraising: The PTG is looking for a VP Fundraising to oversee the planning and execution of PTG district-wide fundraisers. This role can be shared and works closely with the chairs/committees for each fundraiser. This role is a board position and a great way to get more involved with the PTG and our schools. Please email BedfordNHPTG@gmail.com if you are interested in this role or would like to learn more about it.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier: Join us on Monday, March 16th at 6:30 p.m. at the SAU Office building for a small round table discussion with Superintendent Fournier. We will discuss the voting results and other district questions/comments the community may have. Ask your questions, share your opinions or just come listen! If you are able to attend, please RSVP HERE!

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMUNITY PRESENTATION by DAVID FLOOD: Join us on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. at the BHS Theater for a community presentation on diversity and inclusion. Parents are encouraged to bring their Jr. High and HS students with them. The presentation will be led by youth inspirational speaker David Flood. To learn more about David Flood please visit his website.

The Bedford PTG wishes you and your family a wonderful February Break!
Reminders

Intelligent Lives

Intelligent Lives is a film by New Hampshire’s own Dan Habib. The film stars three young American adults with Intellectual Disabilities who challenge the perception of intelligence as they find their way through high school, college and the workforce. This film questions what it means to be intelligent and points to a future in which people of all abilities can participate in higher education, meaningful employment, and personal relationships.

Bedford School District, in partnership with Amherst School District, Merrimack School District, Manchester School District, the Bedford PTG, and St. Anselm’s Meelia Center, will be hosting a screening of the film on March 31, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the Bedford High School theatre. Following the film, there will be a question and answer session led by the filmmaker, Dan Habib.

Free tickets can be reserved at Eventbrite; 'Intelligent Lives' Community and Bedford School District Film Event

News From the Gym

It’s time for Kids Heart Challenge! This program teaches heart-healthy habits and helps the American Heart Association raise money for research and education that saves lives. Students will learn about the importance of taking care of their hearts. Your child will learn about making healthy choices and can share life saving tips.

Your child will receive his/her fundraising envelope the week of 2/17/20. Students will make a difference in people’s lives! Ask family and friends if they’d like to donate. Also, their donations can help us earn certificates for PE equipment so we can keep our students moving!

Thanks You all!