Message of the Month
Flexible Thinking - (Growth Mindset, Flexible vs. Fixed)
Important Dates
Parent Resource Documents
Remote Parent Guide
Bedford Reopening Plan
In-School Hybrid Students
Beginning Monday, March 8th, we welcome all in-school students back on a daily basis Monday-Friday. Our Remote Students will continue with remote instruction.
While in school:
Distancing: We will now maintain 3 feet rather than 6 feet of distancing. Staff members will continue to maintain 6 feet of distancing. *NH DHHS still requires 6 feet for contact tracing purposes.
Lunch: Students will be seated 3 ft apart with plexiglass barriers between them. They will sit 3-4 to a table, spaced 3 feet apart. Lunch tables will continue to be disinfected and rinsed after each lunch period. Please be sure to continue to pre-order meals. This is extremely helpful in the planning and production of meals. Pre-ordering meals can be done through www.sendmoneytoschool.com. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Emily Murphy (603-472-3755 x 21242) email murphye@bedfordnhk12.net. FYI all school meals remain free until the end of the school year.
The Bedford School District will resume serving lunches on trays rather than in boxes effective March 8, 2021. The FDA has released their findings that Covid-19 is not transmitted via food preparation. Click HERE to read the article. Recess: Students will play with their classmates in their designated recess areas with masks on. Classes will not be mixed during this time.
Drop off/Pick Up: These procedures will remain the same, but will definitely take longer.
Please have your child/ren ready to exit the vehicle at drop off. It is important to try and keep Old Bedford Rd. clear for emergency vehicles.
For pick-up, please have your child's name showing in the car window for easy loading. Once we have a baseline for how the procedures are working, we will make adjustments, if necessary.
Buses: Buses, most likely, will be fuller. Students will sit 1 to a seat until they fill up, and then they will sit 2 to a seat. Students will continue to sit by grade level, wear masks and windows will be open/cracked.
All other mitigation procedures will continue. We will do our best not to mix cohorts outside of the classroom, but there may be some circumstances when that is not possible (i.e. support services, etc.).
School District Vote on March 9th
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, March 9th. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Bedford High School in the gymnasium.
- Voters will select two people for open Board seats.
- Voters will decide whether to support the following Warrant Articles:
- Sprinkler Bond to install fire sprinkler system (Memorial, Peter Woodbury and McKelvie)
- Contracts for BEA (Teachers)
- Operating Budget
COVID-19 Relief to families in need
Although there might be light at the end of the COVID19 pandemic tunnel there are still organizations and people in our community that continue to need assistance. Bedford Presbyterian Church will continue to offer additional resources during this difficult time.
If any individual is in need of assistance, please notify Katelyn LeBlanc or Christine Hodgdon here at the school. 603-627-1776
Additional resources include:
A dedicated COVID19 Fund to provide assistance to community programs and individuals.
Our Helping Hands Outreach Ministry, that can provide necessary urgent home repairs
to people that are unable to afford or perform them themselves.
Bedford Presbyterian Church also houses the Bedford Community Food Pantry
which is open every Saturday from 9am-11am. (603) 867-1445
Wellness Newsletter
Memorial's Wellness Team helps provide the Memorial community of parents and teachers with support and tools that we're using to educate our students. The newsletter is updated every week with resources and ideas for everyone to enjoy. Please click HERE to access the Wellness blog. You'll also receive a friendly reminder over the weekend.
Mrs. Davison's Enrichment 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.
VIRTUAL COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK - REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 19th: Our annual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk will be held virtually this year. Participate any time between May 22nd and May 31st. You set the distance and course; get out for a run, jog, skip, walk or hop and celebrate with a color party in your backyard. All registrations come with a color packet and the opportunity to purchase additional color.
Register early to take advantage of the option to purchase an event t-shirt!
Click HERE for more event information.
STRESS, ANXIETY AND MENTAL WELLNESS: The PTG is partnering with the Bedford School District to bring three special events, once a month in March, April and May, about mental well-being. Please mark your calendar to attend these events! The first one will be on Thurs., March 18 at the BHS Theater (limited socially distanced seating and mask required) at 7 p.m. BCTV will also be live streaming these sessions.
March 18: Psychological First Aid: Parents, Kids and Mental Health
Moving through the psychological stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic
HANNAFORD HELPS REUSABLE BAG PROGRAM: Hannaford on Jenkins Road has chosen Bedford PTG to be the beneficiary of the Community Bag program in March. For every $2.50 Community reusable bag purchased at Hannaford on JENKINS ROAD in March, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation. Get yours today to support the PTG and the environment!
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE – Tuesday, March 9th at BHS 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Reminders
2021/2022 BSD School Calendar
Please click HERE for the 2021/22 School Calendar.
Kids Heart Challenge
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, making healthy choices, and life saving tips.
Students will make a difference in people’s lives! Ask family and friends if they’d like to donate. The AHA has asked to limit donations to electronic only, so we will not be collecting cash or checks this year. Their donations can help us earn certificates for PE equipment so we can keep our students moving! Our Kids Heart Challenge will continue through April 1, 2021.
If you have any questions about Kids Heart Challenge, please contact Mr. Vitagliano at vitaglianom@sau25.net.
Free Screening for Children 2.5 - 6 years old
Please see this FLYER to make an appointment and learn about a free screening for our child.
Important reminders from the Health Office:
If your child misses school and the absence is related to illness please call the absentee line (school nurse monitors absentee line). Please leave a reason for the absence (this helps school nurse with decreasing calls she has to make). If the illness, even mild symptoms or singular symptoms, is related to the covid screening criteria the recommendation is to get tested for covid. Please leave a message on the absentee line to the nurse if you plan to have your child tested and then follow up with the nurse about the results. If your child is ill please keep them home and have them tested. Please call the school nurse with any questions.
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