Message of the Month
Growth Mindset - (The power of "YET")
Important Dates
- April 26-30 – Spring Vacation
- May 31 – Memorial Day Observed – NO SCHOOL
- May 5 – Community Conversations with Superintendent Fournier
- May 7– BCTV Year in Review with the Principals 9:30-10:30am
- May 7 – Kindergarten Overview; 9:00-10:00am in the Cafeteria
- May 14– Grade 1 Orientation 10:30am
- June 2 – Field Day
- June 11 – Last Day of School
I hope you all have a fun and enjoyable vacation week!
Parent Resource Documents
DONATE YOUR OLD SHOES, PURSES AND BAGS
Destination Imagination are having their special shoe/bag drive through Ecosmith Recyclers. From now until end May, you can donate all your old paired shoes, boots, sneakers, heels etc and your purses/bags too. (no flip flops or cleets) Ecosmith no longer accept old shoes that cannot be reworn or broken zippers. It is important that the special blue or green bags are used and these can be found in the school vestibule, OR thru our DI Coordinator, Marie Russell. You can deposit the bags directly into the bin in the school parking lot. Note: if your bag is too full, it will not fit in the slot. Also, if you find the bin full, please let Mrs. Russell know. We would also like to remind you that, clothing, fabrics, stuffed animals etc can always be donated year round in this bin. As always, Bedford DI appreciates your support. For more info on where your donation goes, click here. Mrs. Russell's email is bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com
Thank you for your support and happy spring cleaning!Preschool Openings Still Available
There are still spots available for the 2021-2022 School Year in the Bedford Early Education Program (BEEP) at Memorial School. There are openings in our 3 year old programs, and our 4 year old afternoon program. For registration information, please visit the Memorial School website, and click on Preschool (BEEP) under the Academics tab, or pick up a registration packet at Memorial School!
Please contact Katie Ryan, preschool coordinator, with any further questions about the BEEP Program 627-1776 ext 23216.
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 Now!
Support our Bedford Schools by having your own mini Color Blast! Register now and participate virtually May 22nd - May 31st.
CLICK HERE to Register. All registrations come with a Color Packet. Plus, register by APRIL 23RD for the opportunity to purchase a Bucket of Color (to make your celebrations even more colorful) and an Event T-shirt (the perfect tee to get colorful in)! **The first 150 registrants will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a $50 Copper Door Gift Card!**
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH SUPERINTENDENT FOURNIER: Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you for another “Community Conversation”. Ask your questions, share your opinions or just come listen! This is a small informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. Questions and comments are encouraged. Please RSVP to attend as seating is limited (adhering to social distancing guidelines) and masks are required.
Wednesday May 5th; 9:00am
At the SAU Office (Boardroom)
RSVP to attend: Click HERE Due to limited seating we are unable to accommodate children at this meeting. Apologies for this inconvenience.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DISCUSSION SERIES: Thursday, May 6th @ 7pm: THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF COVID: How to Not Only Survive but Thrive!
This is the 3rd and final event in our series of Mental Health and Wellness discussions brought to you by PTG and the Bedford School District. It will be held at the BHS Theater (masks and social distancing required; seating is limited to 100) and will be aired live on BCTV (channel 23). This discussion will be led by Diane Vaccarello (Licensed Family Therapist), along with Lisa Jacques and Jess Bennett from BHS and moderated by Mike Fournier.
If you have questions on this topic, you can email them in advance to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com or submit them at the event. The panelists will do their best to address as many questions/concerns they can related to the discussion topic.
To see the first 2 sessions, please click on the links below.
YEAR IN REVIEW WITH OUR PRINCIPALS: You are invited to watch the Principals from all six schools as they review the 2020-21 school year on Friday, May 7th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. broadcast live on BCTV. This is a great opportunity to hear about how our schools have embraced this unique year and get information on other important topics. Please email questions before May 7th for the Q&A session that follows the presentation to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.
Reminders
Summer Camps Opportunity
The NH Department of Education is partnering with Summer Camps across NH to give children opportunities this summer. Click
HERE for more information. Questions should be directed to Tyler Govia at
Comms@doe.nh.gov. These programs are not affiliated with or recommended by the Bedford School District. Families are encouraged to contact the NHDOE or specific summer camp directly with questions.
Student Placement
As we move into the final quarter of the school year, we are starting to think about class placement for 2021/22. Please read THIS LETTER, which outlines the process. 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
Important reminders from the Health Office:
Please continue to answer the questions on the Daily Screening Tool each day before sending your child to school. If your child exhibits any of the symptoms on the screening tool, your child should stay home and it is strongly recommended to have your child tested. Your child may return to school once your child is feeling well, 24 hours symptom free without fever reducing medication and has a negative covid test. Please check with the school nurse to be cleared to return to school.
Allergy season is upon us with the warmer days we have been having. If you child has seasonal allergies, please get a note from your child’s pediatrician for the nurse to keep on file for this school year. DHHS recommends testing for any new or unexplained symptoms.
Travel and Contract Tracing Guidance
Domestic travel within the US no longer requires quarantine upon return to NH (this includes domestic travel to US territories)
Even though a person may not be required to quarantine after Domestic travel, the CDC does suggest that people seek testing 3-5 days after travel for asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection; testing is recommended and helpful to identify positive cases- testing by PCR is recommended. Your child may attend school while awaiting their PCR test for domestic travel if asymptomatic.
International travel continues to require a 10 day quarantine, or a 7 day quarantine with a PCR test on day 6-7 with a negative test result.
Travel on a cruise ship also requires a 10 day quarantine, or a 7 day quarantine with a PCR test on day 6-7 with a negative test result.
Everyone who chooses to travel, regardless of vaccination status or prior immunity, should wear a well fitted, multi-layer face mask, physically distance (i.e. maintain at least 6 feet from other people), avoid large groups and gatherings, frequently sanitize hands, and self monitor for symptoms.
If your child is symptomatic after travel your child should isolate and get tested, and parents inform the school nurse.
