Message of the Month
Goal Setting - (Celebrate process, not outcomes)
Important Dates
- May 14– Grade 1 Orientation for new to Memorial parents, 10:30am
- May 31 – Memorial Day Observed – NO SCHOOL
- June 2 – Field Day
- June 11 – Last Day of School
Parent Resource Documents
Masks at Recess
Beginning Monday, May 10th masks at recess will be OPTIONAL.
Rationale:
- State & County numbers are trending down and Bedford numbers are stable
- Recess is outdoors and allows for ample physical distancing
- All students self-screen prior to attending school and are therefore asymptomatic
- All employees who want to be vaccinated have had the opportunity to do so
- Per DHHS recommendations, we will continue to REQUIRE masks in the buildings.
- Team sports will continue to follow NHIAA protocols.
Invention Convention Results
We are happy to share that we had many Memorial students compete in this year's virtual Northern New England Invention Convention. The judging took place on May 2nd, and 10 Memorial students won awards. Nine of these students qualified for the National Invention Convention, which will take place virtually in June. Congratulations to all of our Memorial inventors!
- Cora F. - Best In Grade 3 First Place, Distance Learning Tools, "The Magical Whiteboard Cleaner"
- Abigail T. - Best In Grade 3 Third Place, Distance Learning Tools, "The PC Paperclip"
- Liam F. - Best In Grade 3 First Place, General Invention, "Warm Ware"
- Elin M. - Health and Wellness Award, "The Wind Band"
- Cameron P. - Adaptive/Assistive Technology Award, "The Wind Band"
- Josmari R. - Disruptive Technology 3rd Place, Community Awareness Award, "The Helper Delper Buggy"
- Ellie T. - Animal Welfare Award, "The BARK"
- Kaitlin M. - Health and Wellness Award, "The COVID-19 Dressing Room"
- Riley S. - Entrepreneurship Award, "The Motorized Cat Distractor"
- Miranda C. - Animal Welfare Award, "Injured Animal Detector"
4th to 5th Grade Band Information
The week of May 3rd, 4th Grade students viewed a McKelvie Music Department video in their general music class. Following the video, students will be bringing home a packet of information for 5th Grade Band. Please click here to view the information digitally, as well as see the video the students will be viewing. The sign up for 5th Grade Band will be live on this website after 8:00pm on Friday, May 7th.
Please email Christa Wickham at wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.
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.
HAPPY STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK: The PTG will celebrate Staff Appreciation week May 10th to 14th. Thank you to all the teachers, administrative support staff, custodial staff, kitchen staff, nurses and paraprofessionals - your kindness, creativity, care and willingness to adapt and change directions at a moment’s notice has kept our children connected to school. THANK YOU for keeping their learning afloat during this challenging and unprecedented school year!
PTG COLOR BLAST VIRTUAL FUN RUN/WALK MAY 22ND – 31ST. REGISTER NOW! Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun and Support our Schools by having your own Mini Color Blast! Click HERE to register and participate virtually May 22nd to May 31st. Get out for a run, jog, skip, walk or hop and celebrate with a color party in your backyard (color packet included with registration). Registration closes Wednesday, May 19th. Visit our Color Blast webpage for more information.
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 the first two 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!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.
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.
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