Friday, May 30, 2014

Friday, May 30, 2014

Hello PWS Families,

Student stories of the week....
One Kindergartener came to the office to get a bus note signed and said, "Ms. Levesque said I am awesome!"  Mr. Mitchell and I received letters from third graders this week. One stated that she "knows Mrs. Curran because she was her ballet teacher when she was little and also she is her dentist." Who knew she was so multi-talented.  One first grade classroom is working on impulse control.  When the child was reading a Garfield comic he commented on the fact that Garfield was using impulse control by holding his arm to not eat the cheesecake. 

Fourth Grade Chorus
Congratulations to all the fourth graders chorus participants.  As always their performances were amazing.  A special thank you to Mrs. Curran for all the hard work and bring out the talent out in the students.

Student Workbooks
As the end of the school year approaches many parents begin to ask, "What can I do to keep my child's skills sharp over the summer?"  We are once again offering a resource to help practice skills learned this year. Tri-C Publications publishes workbooks called Summer Skill Sharpeners for grades K-8, in mathematics and language arts.  These workbooks are good, quick ways to review what was learned throughout the school year. Since these books are meant to reinforce skills learned during the school year, it is recommended that your child's current grade level be ordered. 
If you wish to order any of these workbooks please click here to complete the order form. Then, send in a check made out to Peter Woodbury School.  Each book costs $17.  All orders and money are due by Wednesday, June 4th.
If you'd like more information about the books, you can visit Tri-C Publications' website at www.summerskills.com.
Junk in the Trunk Sale
This Sunday from 10:00-2:00 at BHS lower parking lot Mrs. Armstrong's first grade and Mr. Pepper's Leadership Class at BHS are teaming up to assist with this community service project. The Junk in the Trunk sale offers you the opportunity to find cheap treasures out of the trunks of participants' cars.  The event will raise money for The Liberty House, which helps homeless Veterans in Manchester.    Please come join us.  You never know what you might find. 

Camp Invention Summer Opportunity 
We’re lucky enough to be hosting Camp Invention again at McKelvie Intermediate School in Bedford, NH from 7/7/14 to 7/11/14. This program is available to all current kindergartners through 5th graders. This summer’s all-new program, “Morphed”, combines the creation of an insect-themed pinball machine with challenges from renowned National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees and so much more. We promise it’ll be great! Go here to see a video of students from last summer’s pilot “Morphed!” camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twZim-V4AjA
Sign up at www.campinvention.orgThanks for being a part of something BIG by investing in your child’s future and believing in the power of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)!


Register Your Future Innovator TODAY!

Wishing you all a wonderful warm weekend,
Cheryl Daley              Dan Mitchell
Principal                     Assistant Principal

Friday, May 23, 2014

Friday, May 23, 2014

Happy Memorial Day,

Student Story of the Week
A first grade student was talking to his teacher about how he going to after school everyday this week.  Then he paused looked up at her and said, "Do they have after school in high school and college?"  

We hope you all have a wonderful long weekend with your family.  PWS students and staff are continuing to be active learners as we move into the month of June.  At the workshop day on Friday teachers reviewed current progress of their students and participated in professional dialogue about best practices to continue moving student learning.  The school seemed quiet without all the little voices and the pitter patter of kids feet.  We look forward to their return on Tuesday.

Diversity Day 
We had a fourth grade Diversity Day this week where parents, with a variety of ethnic backgrounds, came in to talk about traditions, clothing and food from their respective countries.  Each fourth grade class participated in five rotations with each student having a passport to be stamped at the end.  The end of the day activity was students listening to stories about the different countries. 

NWEA Testing
Second through fourth grade students have been participating in NWEA testing this month.  Students take this adaptive test in Math and Reading.  Please help us by making sure your child has a healthy breakfast and gets plenty of sleep. 

SLIME
Don't forget Mrs. Daley is being slimed next week, May 29th, at the All School Meeting.  The fourth grade chorus will first perform for the school then let the SLIMING begin!  All are welcome to attend.

Oh do not worry Mr. Mitchell has his chance to be part of the fun as well.  He is getting his beard shaved on June 13th at the end of the All School Meeting.  All are welcome to attend this as well.

Help Needed: Homework Club
Homework Club is an opportunity for 3rd and 4th graders to complete their homework in a quiet atmosphere.  It is two days a week for 45 minutes (2:30-3:15).  We encourage students to complete homework independently but adults are needed to supervise.  The number of students that attend is typically 15-20. Two adults work well running this club.

Help Needed: Garden Club
There are three, 4-5 week, Garden Club sessions (one Fall and two Spring) which run one day a week from 2:30-4:00.  We would need the help for a minimum of 12 weeks with 25 students each session.  There is flexibility with the day that is chosen.  There would be direction on what to do with the students during this time.  If you have ever enjoyed the experience and excitement of a child finding a bug outside then this job is for you.

PWS End of Year Happenings
May 28th-Spring Concert 7:00 PM
June 6th-Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast-9:00 AM
June 12th-Field Day 9:00-11:00 Grade 3/4 12:00-2:00 Grades 1/2
June 17th-4th Grade Cookout-12:30 PM
June 18th-Kindergarten Recognition Day-9:00 AM
June 19th-4th Grade Clap Out-8:45 AM

Wishing you all a sunny, relaxing, fun weekend!

Cheryl Daley             Dan Mitchell
Principal                    Assistant Principal

Friday, May 16, 2014

Friday, May 16, 2014

Hello PWS Families,

Happy May!  The student story of the week.  The question of the week is, "Is there a number beyond infinity?"  When talking to Kindergarten students during snack there were many great answers.  A couple examples are.  A boy stated, "Yes, there is an infinity plus 1."  Another answer was, "Yes, infinity and beyond."

The fourth graders are getting excited about their new adventures they will have at McKevlie.  Please see the information below about Parent Night for upcoming 5th graders.




Parent Information Night
For Next Year’s Grade 5 Students May 21, 2014
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. McKelvie School Cafeteria 


Parent Information Night is for parents of students who will be transitioning to McKelvie Intermediate School from Peter Woodbury, Riddle Brook, and Memorial schools.  The evening is designed to provide parents with a general overview of McKelvie Intermediate School. The presentation will include:
  • A Day In the Life of a 5th grader
  • What is a “pod”?
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Meeting the 5th grade team
  • A tour of the facility

    Prior to attending this meeting, please take a moment and visit the McKelvie Intermediate School web site at www.sau25.net.  Here you will find our Student Handbook that contains information that may be helpful for you and your child as you prepare for the transition from elementary to intermediate school.

    For parents/guardians of students who will participate in SUCCESS, who have a 504 plan, or have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), we are offering a time to meet with staff prior to the general presentation. These sessions will provide information about these specific programs. The sessions will begin at 6:00 p.m. and finish by 6:30 p.m. when the general presentation will begin.

    Dates To Remember:
    June 4th @ 6pm – Health Night “Growing Up For Boys/Girls” (Letter from Health Teacher to Follow)
    June 5th – Band Rental Night (McKelvie Cafe – 6:00pm – Letter to Follow)
    Tuesday, September 9, 2014 – 5th Grade Parent Night by Pod (Tentative – Confirmation to be sent home via post card in August)
Learn to Play Tennis – BHS Senior Project
As part of his senior project, Jon Greiner, a BHS senior, is teaching elementary school children (grades 1-4) how to play tennis on May 17th at the Legacy courts.  For more information, please see the flyer below.Tennis Flyer
 


 School Supply Drive

Girl Scout Troop 13973 is collecting school supplies for families of the Moore Center
in Manchester. The Moore Center serves people with intellectual, developmental and personal challenges by creating opportunities for a good life.

 Suggestions include:

Backpacks                             Lunch Boxes                          Notebooks

Pencils                                   Crayons                                 Markers

Glue sticks                             Rulers                                    Scissors

Pencil Boxes                          Erasers                                  Folders

 We are also collecting loose change to help purchase supplies. A donation box is located in the hallway of your school. Donations are needed by June 13.
 

 Thanks for your support!

Samantha Avampato, Grace Crowder, Raquel DeLeo, Sydney Grogan, Allison Kissner, Clara Lewandowski, Sophia Macdonald, Emma Malayandy, Susan Munley, Bella Phillips, Maya Vigil, Kaitlyn Wallace and Abby Weidner. 


Volunteer Opportunities
We are excited to announce a couple opportunities for parents to get involved with our school community.  Both of these opportunities offer a small stipened.

Homework Club
This happens two days a week for 45 minutes (2:30-3:15).  This club is an opportunity  for 3rd and 4th graders to complete their homework in a quiet atmosphere.  We encourage students to complete homework independently but adults are there are needed.  The number of students that attend is typically 15-20. Two adults work well running this club.

Garden Club
Garden Club runs one day a week from 2:30-4:00.  There are three sessions.  One in the Fall for 4-5 weeks and two in the Spring for 4-5 weeks.  It is for a minimum total of 12 weeks with 25 students each session.  There is flexibility with the day that is chosen.  There would be direction on what to do with the students during this time.  If you have ever enjoyed the experience and excitement of a child finding a bug outside then this job is for you.

PWS End of Year Happenings
May 19th-4h Grade Diversity Day
May 28th-Spring Concert 7:00 PM
June 6th-Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast-9:00 AM
June 12th-Field Day 9:00-11:00 Grade 3/4 12:00-2:00 Grades 1/2
June 17th-4th Grade Cookout-12:30 PM
June 18th-Kindergarten Recognition Day-9:00 AM
June 19th-4th Grade Clap Out-8:45 AM

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley            Dan Mitchell
Principal                  Assistant Principal

Friday, May 9, 2014

Friday, May 9, 2014

Hello PWS Families,

Grandparents Day
Well, that's a wrap! Grandparents Day 2014 was a great success! Everyone did a fabulous job and I know our guests really enjoyed themselves. We appreciate the time the volunteers took to help make this so successful. 

If you are aware of anything that could be improved upon, please email me (Corinna) at Doughty22@yahoo.com. I'm curious to know whether the grandparents liked the new breakfast format as opposed to lunch in previous years. We'll be putting together a document that will help next year's coordinators. The coordinator spots are open for 2015 so please let Sue Jennato or Missy Pettigrew know if you might be interested in coordinating. 


Thanks, Corinna and Jennifer

A special thank you to Corinna Doughty, Jennifer Villarante, Kathy LaRoche and Lori Cibotti for all the wonderful work they did to make today so successful!

FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Thank you to all of the PWS families for another successful fundraiser. This year's Family Fun Night raised over $7000! We would like to give a special thank you to this year's vendors and donors. . .
Coca-Cola

Shaheen Bros., Inc
Domino's
Walmart

Bedford Cannons
Bedford Jaguars
Bedford Basketball League
Bedford Athletic Club
Bedford Village Inn
Canvas Roadshow
Copper Door
Disney World
Teachers of Bedford Education Associations
Van Otis
Massage Heights
Pats Peak
Pizza Bella
GetAway Gear Inc.
Marcia Blitzer
Thank you to everyone who has filled out the online survey about this year's event. It is great information for next year's planning.  If you are still interested  please click here to participate.

Bedford Historical Society's Essay Contest
Congratulations to Abby Forrester, Delany Goterch and May Zheng for being winners in the Bedford Historical Society's essay contest.  The topic was "How Ancestors Have Impacted My Life." May, Delaney, and Abby all read their essays in front of many members of the Bedford Historical Society and parents. They did a spectacular job representing Peter Woodbury School. Congratulations to you all!

Brownie Troop 13965 
Brownie Troop 13965 did a presentation for the elementary school principals.  They explained how they wanted to ask for donations of old shoes from PWS families.  This is to provide new shoes and give new hope to children in over 125 Countries. We were very impressed.
A Souls for Shoes box is placed in the front lobby until May 23rd for donations.  

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley           Dan Mitchell

Principal                 Assistant Principal