Principal's Notes 11/2/18

November Messages

Peace Message: Kindness and Gratitude

Brain Message: We Love a Challenge!

Important Dates

• November 2 – End of Quarter 1
• November 6 – Workshop Day/Election Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
• November 12 – Veterans’ Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
• November 17 – PTG Ski and Skate Sale
• November 20 –  School Spirit Day "Wear your favorite color"
• November 21-23 – Thanksgiving Break
• November 26-30 – Memorial's Scholastic Book Fair
• November 28  – Memorial's Math and Literacy Night from 6:00-7:30pm
• November 30 – Fourth Grade Ellis Island Re-enactment 

Report Cards

A reminder about Report Cards:

Student report cards are available online only in the PowerSchool Parent Access Portal.  To access your child's report card online, log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and you will see a Report Cards icon in the left hand pane.  When you click on this icon your child's report card will appear on the screen. You can scroll to see the entire report card and choose to print it, if you'd like.  Anytime you click on the Report Cards icon, the most recent report card will generate. Quarter 1 report cards will be available to view on Friday, November 9th at 2:30 PM.

News from the Counseling Office

Please click HERE for the latest news regarding our Peace and Brain Messages.

Bedford Community Food Drive 
The Bedford Community Food Pantry is a valuable resource for those in our community who are facing hunger or food insecurity. The Food Pantry is a 501(c)3 organization that is a well-coordinated effort between 5 area churches, local organizations, including the Bedford Lion's Club and the Boy Scouts, and individuals and families in Bedford. 

They are always in need of THESE FOOD ITEMS.  They are asking the Bedford Schools to collect certain items each month to support the Food Pantry.  At Memorial, we are asked to collect canned fruits throughout the month of November.  We will have a collection box near our entrance for the items.  Thank you all in advance for your support.

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – ORDERS DUE November 28 - A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! Final order due date is  Wednesday, November 28^th.  To download an order form please click here…Gift Card Order Form. For more information about this program, click here… Gift Card Program. HAPPY SHOPPING!

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE! -Save on new and used winter sports equipment & apparel! Our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season! 

Got winter gear and clothing to sell…visit PTG Website  for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 16, 2018between 5PM – 8PM.  Please note: IF YOU NEED TO PRINT YOUR TAGS ON SITE AT BHS DURING EQUIPMENT DROP OFF THERE WILL BE A $1.00 CHARGE PER TAG.
Volunteer: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Click  HERE  get involved
Bake Sale: Interested in donated an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click  HERE 

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! New this year the PTG is excited to offer Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan  experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

STAND BY ME COMMITTEE KICK OFF:  PTG is proud to sponsor Stand By Me, a day-long event for all 7th grade students and their parents. This event will have its first planning meeting on Thursday, November 8th at 9:30 a.m.at Lurgio Middle school. If you are interested in finding out more about Stand By Me or would like to join the event planning committee, email Beth Fitzgerald at fitzgeraldb@bedfordnhk12.net or simply join the meeting on 11/8. You do NOT need to have a 7th grader to participate on the committee or as a volunteer for the event.

AMAZON SMILE!  Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support.  Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG.  Thank you for your support.

STAY CONNECTED to PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our  FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedford PTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!

BHS Krispy Kreme PROM Fundraiser
To pre-order a box (a dozen) of Krispy Kreme donuts, please follow the link. 

• A box is $10.00. 
• Donuts can be picked up on November 6th, election day, when you come to vote, 7 am-7pm. 
• Online payment is available through “Send Money to School”. Cash and checks are accepted also.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17LQt0fab4dc0pPMpT6_nBezU6kQrmcxw7xOkvnsyN3c/edit

Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program

Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski or Ride (LTSR) program at Pats Peak! This is a five-week Learn to Ski or Snowboard series for students in grades 1-8. The program runs Friday, January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1. There are 3:30 and 4:30 lessons available, or if you have an experienced student, they can opt to just do the lift ticket. Rentals are available for an additional cost. You must provide your own transportation, as this is not a school sponsored activity. An adult must be present during the lessons.
To sign up: www.patspeak.com/LTSR . Select "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER".
Login info:

3:30 PM lessons: bedfordski330 
4:30 PM lessons: bedfordski430 

To receive the discounted rate, registration must be paid in full by November 15th. Please contact Kris Balistreri at shepador2005@yahoo.com or Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions.  

Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2019 Facebook page for more information.

November Holiday Letter from Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Pleat

The holiday season is approaching and the excitement is building, as we look forward to happy celebrations with family and friends. This is a busy time for many of us, and children can sometimes become overwhelmed. Eating a healthy diet, getting extra sleep and having some quiet time may help your child to stay healthier.

As your School Nurse and School Counselor, we recognize that holiday anticipation may not be joyful for all students and families, and instead brings stress, fear and even sadness. As always, our school community is here to assist you, if needed. Please let us know if you are in need of assistance. 

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 confidentially given. We hope that all Memorial children who celebrate this time of year can experience wonderful memories to share with friends and family.

For those families who would like to help support us during this time of the year, we truly appreciate your generosity. What a wonderful gift you are teaching your own children! Donations may be sent into the nurse’s office.

Helps Schools Initiative

Starting September 2nd and running through December 1st, the Hannaford store located at 4 Jenkins Road, Bedford, NH is running its annual Hannaford Helps Schools program. For more information, please click HERE.