Friday, November 21, 2014

Friday, November 21, 2014

Hello PWS Families,

We've had a wonderful week at school.  Students need to remember to wear hats and mittens.  It is very chilly outside.  Last Friday our Masquerade Ball was a huge success! Thank you for all of your generosity.  The total raised appears to be well over the $8,000 needed for a new sound system in our multi purpose room.  



BHS Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
You can purchase tickets online at www.seatyourself.biz/bedfordhigh and are always welcome to purchase them at the door the night of a show.  Remaining shows are playing on Friday, November 21st and Saturday, November 22nd at 7pm.  We would love to see you there!


PTG Gift Cards
Just a reminder that the Holiday Gift card orders are due Tues. Dec. 2nd. 

THE ANNUAL SKI & SKATE SALE IS HERE!
ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd! BHS GYMNASIUM - (9AM-2PM)
ENJOY TREMENDOUS Savings & Selection on Winter Sports Equipment and Cold Weather Apparel!!! Join the Bedford community and top ski merchants for a consignment sale of NEW and USED ski, hockey, boarding equipment, skates and winter outerwear and outfit your entire family with winter sports gear for the upcoming season! SALE ITEM DROP-OFF - BEFORE THE SALE* BHS Gymnasium - November 21, 2014 (5:00pm – 8:00pm) Make room for new gear by selling your old equipment, and tag your sale items from the comfort of YOUR OWN HOME!

Target Rewards
Do you shop at Target?  Did you know that they will give 1% of every purchase directly to our school? If you currently have a Target Red Card, just visit Target.com/TCOE and designate Peter Woodbury School!  You can search for our school by zip code or use our Target School ID #2588293.  We have earned a total of $1,600 from last school year. If you don't have a Target Red Card you can apply for one today in store or online. Sign up today and help us fundraise to support our school!

Parent Fee Survey
Dear Parents,
Thanksgiving is approaching, and I want to thank you for all of the support you provide to your children and our schools.  The Bedford School District is in the midst of the budget process for 2015-16, and we want to understand the costs for families to support students' academics and co-curricular activities.  You can submit up to 20 activities per family, and the survey will be open through December 2.
Sincerely,
Chip McGee, Superintendent of Schools (mcgeec@sau25.net)
Click here for the survey. 

A special thank you to all the students and families that made donations to our MooreMart Care Packages for the Troops Drive. Yesterday afternoon a number of staff had the opportunity to help put together these packages for the troops. In all over 1,500 packages will be made and sent to our service members.




Today was our Kindergarten Feast.  It is so endearing to watch the Kindergarten students reenact the Feast that began the tradition of Thanksgiving! 

Just a reminder that we do not have school next Wed., Thurs., and Friday.  We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

Cheryl Daley                    Dan Mitchell
Principal                           Assistant Principal

Friday, November 14, 2014

Friday, November 14, 2014

Hello PWS Families,

The snow began to fall.  We walked into the cafeteria today and the students had a sparkle in their eyes from seeing the snow.  We asked them about the snow.  Their answers were, "It is awesome", "It was a light snow", "I am ready for 2 inches of snow not 2 feet."

Tonight is our Masquerade Ball.  There is an excitement in the air today with the PWS staff as they talk about the mystery of the evening.  Please remember that it begins at 7:00.  There is going to be a silent auction so please remember to check out all the items.  We hear there are going to be some awesome items to pick from.

It has been so wonderful to see so many parents in school this week.  Parent conferences seem to be going  well.  We always want to remember to give our students (children) the message that if you do not make mistakes you do not learn.  We know this as adults, but sometimes students forget this.



BHS Play-Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat
You are cordially invited to attend the BHS Theatre Company’s fall musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Perky and bright with energetic dance numbers, the show is an absolute hoot Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is enormously entertaining and fun.  Its showcasing of a cornucopia of musical genres, from country-western and rock to Elvis and pop is a blast.  Celebrating the always wonderful message about forgiveness, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a must see for families of all ages.


In conjunction with the show’s opening night on Thursday, November 14th, Bedford High School is also hosting its second annual Empty Bowls event.  For months, students and staff have been turning out beautiful, handmade bowls.  For $10, guests receive a bowl of soup donated by local restaurants and take home the bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world.  Dinner is served from 5pm to 7pm and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat begins right after.  To reserve a bowl or two or eleven, please email emptybowlsBHS@gmail.com.   


To snag the best seats for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, you can purchase tickets online at www.seatyourself.biz/bedfordhigh and are always welcome to purchase them at the door the night of a show.  The show is on Thursday, November 13th; Friday, November 14th; Saturday, November 15th at 7pm and Sunday, November 16th at 2pm.  It is also playing on Friday, November 21st and Saturday, November 22nd at 7pm.  We would love to see you there!


Sincerely,
The BHS Theatre Company

A few messages from PTG
THE ANNUAL SKI & SKATE SALE IS HERE IN 8 DAYS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd! BHS GYMNASIUM - (9AM-2PM) ENJOY TREMENDOUS Savings & Selection on Winter Sports Equipment and Cold Weather Apparel!!! Join the Bedford community and top ski merchants for a consignment sale of NEW and USED ski, hockey, boarding equipment, skates and winter outerwear and outfit your entire family with winter sports gear for the upcoming season! SALE ITEM DROP-OFF - BEFORE THE SALE* BHS Gymnasium - November 21, 2014 (5:00pm – 8:00pm) Make room for new gear by selling your old equipment, and tag your sale items from the comfort of YOUR OWN HOME! Just CLICK HERE to use our online scanning system and add your merchandise to the sale! * Sorry, straight skis and outdated boots cannot be accepted for the sale. UNSOLD ITEM PICK UP - AFTER THE SALE BHS Gymnasium - November 22, 2014 (3:00pm – 3:45pm) If you do not want to donate your unsold merchandise, please be sure to pick it up by the time specified. At 4:00pm sharp, all merchandise will be donated to local charities. A CHECK FOR 80% OF YOUR SOLD ITEMS WILL BE MAILED TO YOU. VOLUNTEER Please help us to make this year’s event our best yet by getting involved as a volunteer! If interested, please contact your Maria Rocco today. 650150headercollage1 GIFT CARD REMINDERS Pick up Orders TODAY Friday, November 15th from (7:30am-11:00am) at McKelvie Pre-Christmas Delivery Orders Due: Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Upcoming important dates:

11/21 Kindergarten Feast
9:00 AM-Morning Kindergarten
1:00 PM-Afternoon Kindergarten

11/24 First Grade Visitation
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

No school from Wed. 11/26-11/28-Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell
Principal Assistant Principal


Friday, November 7, 2014

November 7, 2014

Dear Peter Woodbury Families,

We have had many exciting things packed into this shortened week. Our fourth grade students have had opportunity to talk with scientists on top of Mt. Washington via the internet. I was able to stop into a few classes during these presentations. All students were truly captivated by the experience.

As the weather begins to change, we have been talking to the students during lunch about knowing the weather and being prepared to go outside with the proper clothing. Our policy is to have the students go outside for recess if the weather is dry and above 20 degrees. It is important that students have the proper coats and outerwear to be able to participate in recess.

On that note, our lost and found is busting at the seams. Next time you are at school please take a peek and grab what belongs to you. Periodically throughout the year we will donate the unclaimed items to local charities. Please make sure your items are claimed.

Our Wall of Heroes is now up. A special thanks to Mrs. Beltramo and Mrs. Raiche for taking the time to collect these photos and letters and display them for our students to see. Thank you for sharing these photos with us. It is a great impact to our students who have had the opportunity to stop and look at the photos and reflect.

PTG Annual Ski & Skate Sale Event Saturday, 11/22
Get ready for the PTG’s biggest fundraiser and stock up on all your winter sports gear needs for the entire family! Proceeds from this tremendous consignment sale fundraiser provide a variety of wonderful programs supporting Bedford students across all six schools. Please consider supporting this important event in any way that you can by selling your used equipment, purchasing equipment, donating, or volunteering! 
Go to www.bedfordptg.org for all the details and add your equipment to the sale using our easy online scanning system! (Drop off for selling your equipment is Friday, November 21, 2014 between 5:00pm – 8:00pm at BHS.)

A reminder that there will be no school this Tuesday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. We would like to extend our warmest thanks to all Veterans and active military.

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley                 Dan Mitchell
Principal                        Assistant Principal