Friday, March 20, 2020

Principal's Notes 3/20/2020

Message of the Month
Optimism- The power of being positive. (Needed now more than ever)

Important Dates 
  • March 23- Remote Learning begins

I hope this note finds everyone doing well.  Many teachers will be sending video messages to your children.  Click HERE for example of a video message from me.

Remote Learning
As you know, we will begin remote learning for our students next week.  This will be a new experience for everyone involved.  We have developed a Remote Learning Parent Guide to assist with questions.  It can be viewed HERE. 

Attendance
Attendance will be taken daily.  It is our expectation that students will be working each day on the assignments prepared by their teachers.  If we see students did not do any work on a particular day they will be marked absent.  If a student is sick or unable to complete any work for the day you should call the attendance line and report the absence as usual.  
603-627-1776

Chromebook Pickup
An additional Chromebook pickup time has been added for grades one through six for families who need a device for their child.
Date: Monday March 23rd
Times: 9:00 am-10:30 am and 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Location:McKelvie School
Map for location pickup
Wellness Team is here for you
Memorial School's Wellness Team consists of our School Nurse, School Counselor, Social Worker and Assistant Principal. Throughout the school year, we've met to support students in a variety of ways. As we transition to Remote Learning, please feel free to reach out to us individually or as a group if needs arise. Please let us know if you have concerns about emotional and behavioral support, school supplies, access to food, illness and any other needs for additional resources or support. We will continue to be here for you! 

- Anna Cook (School Nurse), Christine Hodgdon (School Counselor), Katelyn LeBlanc (School Social Worker), Beth Purcell (Assistant Principal)

Recommendations
Because school buildings are open we have had parents ask us about the possibility of using the playground here at school with their children.  I just want to share that The Center for Disease Control and Department of Health and Human Services recommends kids do not use public playgrounds.  Playing outside is recommended but not in areas that may have been contaminated in any way.  Thank you for understanding.

Breakfast and Lunch other Food Options
The Bedford School District Food Service Department will be providing grab-n-go breakfast and lunch for all students in the community at no charge. Pick up will be available 9am-12pm at the High School gymnasium entrance.

PLEASE fill out the Food Service Meal Order Form (Link is below). Deadline for pre ordering is 2pm the previous day. Please know that pre-ordering is a must in order to ensure you have meals. The meal service will be starting Tuesday at 9am.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefPlzhEtEz3Dx5eu9p0yK_zziRbCtnlsy-fc4AWcoB1idnjw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Contact Emily Murphy at murphye@bedfordnhk12.net for any questions or concerns.

For additional meal and food support the Bedford Community Food Pantry has extended their hours from 9am-12pm. Click HERE for more information.

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