Dear Memorial Families,
NEW NEWS
Week of November 7:
November 7: Kindness Challenge: Invite someone new to play.
November 9: Phrase of the Day “Kindness like a boomerang, always returns.” Kindness Challenge: Let someone get in front of you in line.
November 10: Discussion of World Kindness Day (on Sunday, November 13), and the idea of looking beyond ourselves to care about others. Although people are different in many ways, they are similar in many ways also. Kindness Challenge: Write a kind post-it to a classmate that you usually don't play with.
Important Holiday Message from our School Nurse and Guidance Counselor
Please click this link and read this important message.
Cross Walk
If you have driven by Memorial, you know that we have a new cross walk going from the church sidewalk to Memorial. We also have a new walkway on the Memorial side leading to our parking lot. We will be clearing this walkway throughout the winter. Thank you to the town for approving the cross walk and for constructing the walkway. Hopefully, with these changes and the new signage, crossing Old Bedford Road will be safer for our families.
Cross Walk
If you have driven by Memorial, you know that we have a new cross walk going from the church sidewalk to Memorial. We also have a new walkway on the Memorial side leading to our parking lot. We will be clearing this walkway throughout the winter. Thank you to the town for approving the cross walk and for constructing the walkway. Hopefully, with these changes and the new signage, crossing Old Bedford Road will be safer for our families.
Volunteer Opportunity
ATTENTION: Are you looking for ways to volunteer in the classrooms? Please consider signing up to help us with math and science activities. CLICK HERE for more information.
BHS Theater Company
Bedford High School Theatre Company presents "The Drowsy Chaperone" November 10th, 11th and 12th @ 7 PM November 13th @ 2 PM November 18th and 19th @ 7 PM. Tickets are $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors (65+) and $5 for Students. Tickets can be purchased online at http://seatyourself.biz/
PTG NEWS
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GIFT CARD orders for pre-Christmas/pre-Hannukah delivery are due November 30th! Print your order form here.
Gift giving and every day shopping is easy when you order Gift Cards through the PTG. We are excited to offer gift cards to locally owned businesses along with a wide variety of local and online retailers. There is NO expiration date on the gift cards and you receive the FULL value of the gift card while the retailers will give a portion of the sale to the Bedford PTG (see order form for details).
GET TO KNOW THE PTG. Join the PTG on Monday, November 14th at the Town Library, in the Richmond Room (lower level). Drop in at either of these two times: 9:30-10:30a.m. or 6:30-7:30p.m..
Interested in learning more about the Bedford Parent Teacher Group…Programs, Volunteering, Fundraisers, and Community Events? Want to get involved in our schools, contribute new ideas, and help students and staff? Come learn more about what the PTG brings to our schools and find out about the many opportunities available to get involved. Light Refreshments Served. Younger Children Welcomed.
Stop By & Enter for a Chance to Win a Target Gift Card.
The annual SKI & SKATE SALE will be held on Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at BHS. For more information about this anticipated annual event click here. Interesting in volunteering at this event? Email Maria Rocco at maria_rocco@yahoo.com.
It's STAR WARS NIGHT at the Manchester Monarchs on Saturday, December 3rd, at 6p.m.. Join the PTG for a community night out at the Monarchs while enjoying discounted ticket prices, family fun, AND get your picture taken with your favorite Star Wars characters! Orders due November 28th.
**Proceeds from this event will support the "Fan Clubs" at BHS and RAL.
REMINDERS
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Memorial Clothing
You can order Memorial School clothing online! Please go to www.bedfordwear.com. Hover over Schools in the menu bar, and select Memorial School. An order typically takes 7-10 business days to be delivered. You can order in a variety of colors and styles. We have a few samples in the office area so you can get an idea of what is offered. Also, there is a size chart on the website for your reference. 10% of profits come back to the Memorial.
Bedford Skis Crotched Program
Bedford Ski Program
Bedford students in grades 1-8 are invited to take advantage of discounted ski/snowboard lessons at Pat’s Peak Ski Area in Henniker, NH. This parent run program is geared to give kids the opportunity to learn to ski and snowboard at a ski area perfect for all levels. This five week Friday night program includes 1 hour lessons and free ski time – under the lights until the 10PM closing time. Discounted lift tickets are available for students who do not need lessons. Included in the program is a free bonus day at Pat’s Peak, Gunstock, and Cranmore to be used from February 27 th to the close of the 2017 season.
The 2017 Bedford Ski Program begins on Friday, January 6 th and runs for 5 weeks. The choice of lesson times are 3:30 – 4:30PM or 4:30 – 5:30PM. Parents are responsible for providing transportation or arranging carpools.
Easy Online Registration is available at www.patspeak.com. Click on “Learn to Ski & Ride Program” and “Register Here”. The username for bedford330 and bedford430 for the 4:30 lesson. The Password is patspeak17. More details are available at www.patspeak.com. Visit our table at the Bedford Ski and Skate Sale.
Contacts –
Kim Ahnen – kim.ahnen@comcast.net
Martha Cronin – bplmartha@gmail.com
Marker Recycling Program
Registration is now open! Go to http://www.crotchedmtn.com/
Bedford students in grades 1-8 are invited to take advantage of discounted ski/snowboard lessons at Pat’s Peak Ski Area in Henniker, NH. This parent run program is geared to give kids the opportunity to learn to ski and snowboard at a ski area perfect for all levels. This five week Friday night program includes 1 hour lessons and free ski time – under the lights until the 10PM closing time. Discounted lift tickets are available for students who do not need lessons. Included in the program is a free bonus day at Pat’s Peak, Gunstock, and Cranmore to be used from February 27 th to the close of the 2017 season.
The 2017 Bedford Ski Program begins on Friday, January 6 th and runs for 5 weeks. The choice of lesson times are 3:30 – 4:30PM or 4:30 – 5:30PM. Parents are responsible for providing transportation or arranging carpools.
Easy Online Registration is available at www.patspeak.com. Click on “Learn to Ski & Ride Program” and “Register Here”. The username for bedford330 and bedford430 for the 4:30 lesson. The Password is patspeak17. More details are available at www.patspeak.com. Visit our table at the Bedford Ski and Skate Sale.
Contacts –
Kim Ahnen – kim.ahnen@comcast.net
Martha Cronin – bplmartha@gmail.com
Memorial School is happy to announce that we have joined the Crayola ColorCycle program! Through this program, used markers (ANY plastic marker - Crayola, dry erase, highlighters, etc) are collected and shipped to Crayola to be re-purposed into many different items. And it's free! Crayola even pays for the shipping!
Our Crayola dropbox is located just outside the main office - please feel free to drop off any and all dried out markers. Questions? See Mrs. Schmitt for more information.
Ecosmith Recycle Bins for Destination Imagination
Did you know that every school in the district has an Ecosmith Recycle Bin? This is a great way to donate/recycle old clothes, while helping raise funds for our teams who advance to Global Finals each year. You can put any kind of fabrics in these bins, towels and stuffed animals too. Ripped shirts and pants with holes are fine, as well as well worn shoes. Bedford DI greatly appreciates your continued participation in this program.
IMPORTANT DATES
November 7-18 – Parent/Teacher Conferences)
November 11 – Veterans’ Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
November 23-25 – Thanksgiving Recess – NO SCHOOL
Thanks,
Pam
