Message of the Month
Responsible Students - (School/Classroom Rules; How big is your problem?)
Important Dates
- October 12 - NO SCHOOL- Columbus Day Observance
- October 23-31 - Red Ribbon Week
- October 30 - End of Quarter 1
- October 31 - Happy Halloween!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, it's a good time to "Think Pink" and share facts and information about breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, early detection is the key; talk to your healthcare provider about your risks and what you can do to reduce them.
Parent Resource Documents
K-8 Hybrid Calendar
Hybrid Parent Guide
Remote Parent Guide
Bedford Reopening Plan
New Website Update
We are excited to announce that over the weekend we will be transitioning to new web sites across the district. While the sites will look different, the navigation and menus will remain the same. As a reminder, below are the web sites addresses for the district and each school.
Holiday Wishes from your Wellness Team
The holiday season is approaching. This is an exciting time of year as we look forward to happy celebrations with family and friends. Our Wellness Team understands that the holiday season may not be as joyful for all students and families, and can bring stress, fear and even sadness. As always, our school community is here to support you, if needed. Please let us know if you are in need of help this holiday season.
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 confidential. We strive to ensure that all Memorial students have an opportunity to have positive experiences with friends and family during the holiday season.
For those families who would like to help support other families in need during this time of the year, we truly appreciate your generosity. Contact us to coordinate your donations.
Mrs. Davison's Riddle of the Week
Brainstorm as a family and have fun with this. Mrs. Davison has added her "Riddle of the Week" to her blog and it includes a form where people can submit answers. Check it out HERE.
Permanent School Substitute Teacher
We are looking for someone interested in becoming a substitute teacher for MEM for this school year. You would be assigned to Memorial Elementary School four days each week, schedule to be established by school. We are looking for the person to work in-person and possibly remotely during the school year.
Schedule is as follows:
4 days a week
Rate of pay $110/day
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS:
This year through donations and Fundraisers the PTG intends to help fund…
Enhancing outdoor spaces/playground improvements
COVID mitigations supplies for teachers/classrooms
Virtual programming and events for students, staff and families
Assisting with student needs through guidance and nurse department support
We couldn’t do it without your continued support. This year more than ever the PTG will rely on the generosity of our community.To support the PTG you can donate through PayPal by clicking HERE or by check made out to Bedford PTG (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). Through our Support Drive, 100% of your donation goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford.
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER: The schools and the PTG appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to focus on the safety of staff and students while minimizing volunteers in the buildings at this time. We will communicate volunteer needs as the PTG is made aware of them. Please complete a Volunteer Google Form for each school you have a child attending. To access the form click HERE or you can find them on 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.
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Bringing you quality gift wrap, unique gifts, home & kitchen items, gourmet food, Kringle Candles and more. Our popular GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students at the beginning of October. Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Sale runs from October 9-23.
SKI, SKATE AND MORE SALE for 2020 CANCELLED: We regret that we will not be able to host this event this year and we look forward to bringing it back in 2021.
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH ADMINISTRATION: A special thank you to our Principals for taking time out of their schedules to share information about the start of the school year and answering the community’s questions at the PTG’s annual Meet Our Principals event. The link is provided below for those who missed it or would like to view it again.
STAY CONNECTED to PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support! Reminders
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!
Spirit Days
We have had some questions regarding our school Spirit Days. We will once again be celebrating Spirit Days on a monthly basis beginning in October. More information on dates and themes will be coming soon.
Morning Announcements for Distance Learning & Remote Students
It's been great seeing the kids who join us remotely for our morning announcements. I enjoy seeing them and connecting on their "home" days. This will continue being done using the Google Meet invitation embed into their Google Classroom doc. Just type in mem to join. It will take place each day at approximately 8:05 AM. It is not required and there’s nothing for parents to do.
As I mentioned previously, please be prepared for children to be sent home if they are ill or display any symptoms of COVID-19. We ask that you display kindness, respect and patience with our school nurse during these instances as she is following the protocols given to us by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.
If you are curious what to expect if you receive a positive COVID test you can read the 5 Steps to expect if a student tests positive for COVID-19
Quarantine Protocols
Please adhere to this FLOWCHART for protocols.
Layers of protection
CDC has a new video posted to their site explaining layers of protection.
layers of protection
Anti-Bullying Partnership Agreement
Please remember to return the Anti-Bullying Partnership Agreement. The 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.
In addition to the above agreement, teachers will be having a discussion with students about expectations and following "the Golden Rule" of treating everyone the way they would want to be treated.
BSD Food Service Announcement:
Food Service has received a formal waiver from the USDA to provide FREE breakfast and lunch to all children ages 2-18 in the community through December 31, 2020. Meals will be offered at each school when students are on site and at the drive through pick-up located at the high school gym entrance for distance & remote learning students. Please continue to pre-order lunch through: https://www.sendmoneytoschool.com/. Monthly menus can be found on the district Food Service website. Breakfast is available at MIS, RAL & BHS in the morning and at the drive through pick-up service. Please contact Emily Murphy, Director of School Nutrition with any questions, murphye@bedfordnhk12.net.
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