Friday, May 21, 2021

Principal's Notes 5/21/21

Message of the Month

Goal Setting - (Celebrate process, not outcomes)

Important Dates

  • May 28 – Spirit Day "Patriotic Day", wear your red, white and blue
  • May 28 – Walking Field Trip to St. Hedwig Cemetery
  • May 31 – Memorial Day Observed – NO SCHOOL
  • June 2  Field Day (Rain date: June 3)
  • June 10 – Last Day for Kindergarten / Kindergarten Recognition Day
  • June 11 – Last Day of School12:20 dismissal/ Move up Day / 4th Grade Clap Out

Parent Resource Documents                                       

Annual Memorial Day walking field trip
On Friday May 28th or students will continue the tradition of placing flags at St. Hedwig Cemetery to honor the veterans who are buried there.  Differences this year will be that we will be walking over as individual grade levels to place flags and we will not be singing together but instead listening to a performance of Taps.  We are looking forward to this tribute to our veterans.

If Your Family is Planning a Move
If you have plans to move after school gets out, please contact our school clerk, Sue Christensen (christensens@sau25.net), as soon as possible to let her know. This information impacts placement for us. In addition, she will let you know what you need to do in terms of paperwork. Thank you!

2021 Children's Summer Reading Challenge
Bedford Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 12th - July 30th.  For more information click THIS LINK to their website.

A Note from the Health Office
If your child has seasonal allergies please get a note from your child's pediatrician to the school nurse to keep on file. The following is link a from Allergy/Asthma network - resource for parents and then another resource NHSNA & Medical Society.  

Bedford Food Pantry Summer Assistance
With the end of the school year right around the corner, the Bedford Community Food Pantry will be providing food boxes to students over the summer, as needed.  These boxes, containing 28 meals and including items such as cereal, mac and cheese, peanut butter, tuna, etc, are available for monthly pick up by parents.  Boxes can be picked up week days from 8a to 2p at Memorial School, or during the weekly Bedford Community Food Pantry hours from 9a to 11a on Saturdays.  Shopping for fresh food and other non-perishables is also available on Saturdays at the Food Pantry, which is located at 4 Church Road in Bedford.  
If you have any questions, please contact 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.
 

BHS PARKING RAFFLE: The PTG is raffling off TWO prime guaranteed parking spaces in the top lot for the 2021-2022 school year. You must have a valid license and a vehicle sometime during the 2021-2022 school year to be eligible to win. $10 Donation Per Entry. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due at the BHS school office by June 2nd. You can also click HERE to enter and pay electronically. Winners will be notified before the end of the school year.


MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DISCUSSION SERIES: Thank you to Diane Vaccarello (Licensed Family Therapist), panel members and moderators for leading this three-part discussion series brought by the PTG and the Bedford School District. To see all three sessions, click on the links below.




Reminders

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!

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.

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


Emergency Rental Assistance Program, click HERE for information that may help.


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