Friday, December 18, 2015

Dear PWS Families,

This week the students had a extreme amount of energy!   When we visit classrooms students are talking to us about many things.  One 2nd grade girl was telling us about how boys are bad and she just tries to ignore them.  During math class, a first grade student was telling us that all he could think about was coloring a picture.  Some fourth grade students at dismissal were talking excitedly about the fact they did not have much homework!   We have even had to sit with some students and showed them how to deep breathe to calm their bodies down.  Our thought is that next week will be even more energetic at PWS!  We know there will be many holiday celebrations taking place in the classrooms,  we are looking forward to seeing many of you!

PWS Happenings

Lost and Found

We had a parent reach out to us to inquire about where the lost in found would go, hoping that some items could be donated to her school.  Well that sparked a quick clothing drive (gently used) for a school in the greater Manchester Area.  We will be collecting clothing up until Wed. Dec. 23rd at 10:00 am.  You are all so amazing we were just in the lobby and the bin is already filled!

PWS-BHS Collaboration

Mrs. Armstrong’s first grade class had the opportunity to collaborate with Mr. Pepper’s World Religion class from Bedford High School.  They worked together to create a digital book based around a tale that teaches a lesson.  The Monkey and the Turtle is just one example of these books.

Community Info

The Food Pantry at Bedford Presbyterian Church is a newly established 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, the Boy Scouts, and individuals and families in Bedford.  The Food Pantry is located at  Bedford Presbyterian Church, 4 Church Road, Bedford, and is available to all Bedford residents.  

The Food Pantry will open Saturday, December 19th  and will be open on the 1st and 3rd Saturday, and the following Monday, of each month. Hours are Saturdays, 9:00 - 11:00 am, Mondays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  If you or someone you know in Bedford is struggling with food insecurity please call Bedford Presbyterian Church at 472-5841.

Upcoming Dates

December 24th-January 1st-Winter Break

January 13th-4th Grade Winter Concert-7:00 pm

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell

Principal Assistant Principal

December 11, 2015

Dear Families,

We hope you are all enjoying your holiday season.  We know that this is a busy time for all so please remember to stop and breathe.  The children are getting more and more excited for the upcoming vacation and holidays.  Thank you to all our students and families for another successful PWS Food Drive. We don’t have the exact totals but we were able to fill over four bins of food. We continue to be amazed by the generosity of all of you.

A New Addition to our School

PWS Happenings

Lost and Found

Our lost and Found bin is quite full, in fact it is overflowing. Please make sure to check to see if any of the items are yours. At the end of the day next Friday we will be collecting all that is left and donating it to local charities. Please make sure to come in before the end of the day on Friday, December 18th to gather what is yours.

Community Info
Bedford Food Pantry

The Food Pantry at Bedford Presbyterian Church is a newly established 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, the Boy Scouts, and individuals and families in Bedford.  The Food Pantry is located at  Bedford Presbyterian Church, 4 Church Road, Bedford, and is available to all Bedford residents.  

The Food Pantry will open Saturday, December 19th  and will be open on the 1st and 3rd Saturday, and the following Monday, of each month. Hours are Saturdays, 9:00 - 11:00 am, Mondays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  If you or someone you know in Bedford is struggling with food insecurity please call Bedford Presbyterian Church at 472-5841.

Upcoming Dates

December 24th-January 1st-Winter Break

January 13th-4th Grade Winter Concert-7:00 pm

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell

Principal Assistant Principal

Friday, December 4, 2015

Dear Families,

We hope that you all had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving last week.  In classrooms this week we have observed students writing letters, participating in the Hour of Code and doing silent cheers to celebrate all the hard work they have been doing!

On Monday morning, we had some excitement at the front of our school at PWS.  Tristan Kerr, a fourth grader,  won a ride to school in a fire truck!  Below is a picture of him, with his class (Mrs. Correia’s class) and firefighters.  

PWS Happenings

PWS Food Drive

Together we can make a difference!

Peter Woodbury is beginning our annual food drive this Friday, Dec. 4.  Last year we filled over 4 bins for the New Hampshire Food Bank.  We are hoping to make this year a record breaking year!  We have a theme for each day, but any items are greatly appreciated.

Friday, (12/4) - Any item “Together we can make difference!”

Monday (12/7) - Mac & Cheese

Tuesday (12/8) - Tuna

Wednesday (12/9) - Cereal

Thursday (12/10) - Peanut Butter

Friday (12/11) - Soup

Thank you for your continued support of this endeavor!

Rewards Program Update

PWS is now participating in the Labels For Education program in addition to the Box Tops for Education program. The 'Labels' program is very similar to the Box Tops program in that we need your help to 'clip and save' for our schools:

·         The 'Labels' are typically UPC symbols, although on some products, are actually the entire product cap.

·         Products with 'Labels' are: BIC, Campbell Soup & Chili, Pace (caps), Pepperidge Farm, SpahettiOs, Swanson broths, and V8 drinks (caps) - refer to https://www.labelsforeducation.com/Earn-Points/Participating-Products for more details.

Please include any 'Labels' UPCs or caps with your Box Tops as you send them into school. Our next collection will be Box Tops and Labels on Friday, December  18.

School Board Meeting at PWS

This year, the Bedford School Board will be holding some of their meetings in our schools. This Monday’s meeting December 7thst will be held at Peter Woodbury School.  If you’d like to attend, please feel free to come by.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in our library.

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell

Principal Assistant Principal

Friday, November 20, 2015

Dear Families,

It has been great to see so many families in the building for parent conferences.  The students seem proud of the work they are doing at school.

Student led conferences took place in fourth grade this week.  During these conferences, the students show their work and explain to their parents about their individual learning experience.  This is a powerful experience for students as they explain the learning that they have experienced.  We had the honor of sitting in on a couple of the conference.  A special thank you to students, Justin Perry and Mishka Allam and parents for letting us witness your conferences.

Today was our Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast. Thank you to all the parents who donated and helped make this a special event for our Kindergarteners.

 

PWS Happenings

A note from Ted Luszey

"With all your help Operation Care for Troops shipped 4751 Holiday stockings to our men and women serving our country.  Even as we were packing these goodies and cards for our Troops we were getting new requests to send packages.  We met these challenges and we exceeded our goal by more than 100% and we fulfilled all requests received!  Thanks to each of you and your hard work."

Thanks to everyone for your help and support!!!

Student Artwork at the District Office

Congratulations to Abby Conway, Aditi Jamkhande, Liam Shannon, Kolton Baroody, Lydia Denon, Kiana Khromets, Joshua Meisner, Zack Papik, Meredith Reich, Will Smith, Marissa Stewart for having their artwork displayed in the district office boardroom:

Community Info

PTG

Please see the below link about the Ski and Skate Sale this weekend! Click to view this email in a browser

Upcoming Dates

Monday, November 23rd, 10:00 am-11:00 am-First Grade Parent Visitation

Wednesday, November 25th-Friday, November 27th-Thanksgiving Break

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell

Principal Assistant Principal

Friday, November 13, 2015

Dear PWS Families,

A special congratulations goes out this week to Mrs. Jess Ferenc who was named the NHAHPERD Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year this week. Great Job Mrs. Ferenc, we are so proud of you!!

We had a Veterans Day Tribute on Tuesday afternoon.  We want to thank all the PWS community for the donations.  As a school handed off letter the students wrote to the veterans, had the color guard share what the thirteen folds in the flag represented, said the pledge of allegiance and sang patriotic songs.  We had the honor of having a guest speakers, Mr. Beecher (active duty member) who spoke to the students about how much their donations and letters would mean to the veterans.  It was a heart warming event.  

Parent conferences are in full swing, it has been great to see so many of you coming in to meet with teachers and discuss your child's progress. It is hard to believe that we are already a quarter of the way through the school year.

PWS Happenings

Substitute Opportunity

Have you ever thought about subbing, but have not been brave enough to take the plunge? Well, it's time to take that plunge.  We are looking for people who can be confidential, patient, kind, and follow a lesson plan.  AND - do that in a supportive environment with amazing students.  If you are interested, click here and start your application process.  

Upcoming Wreath and Poinsettia Sale

Our Garden Club will be holding a poinsettia and wreath sale this year. Please see the following link for more details and to place an order.

Wreath and Poinsettia Order Form

Community News

“PTG ANNUAL SKI & SKATE SALE EVENT”

Saturday, November 21st

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 20, 2015 between 5:00 pm-8:00 pm at BHS.)

Ski and Skate Bake Sale 2015!!!

The PTG is holding its annual Ski and Skate Sale on Saturday, November 21st 2015.   The Bake Sale has been a long standing tradition and have been incredibly successful in years past.  We are hoping people and families could bake or buy one (or two) items to contribute to this wonderful event.  In the past, we have received creative bakes goods such as homemade pies, cakes, chocolate covered pretzels, cupcakes, fudge, decorated cookies, breads and pastries (just to name a few).  These are just examples and please don’t feel pressured to channel your inner Martha Stewart…Betty Crocker will be just fine OR if you are like me, any and all local bakeries are on speed dial!!!  Please know that whatever your contribution, it will be a) greatly appreciated and b) I’m sure bought, and again, greatly appreciated by the person(s) consuming your donated goodie!

We ask that any donated food be brought to the High School Cafeteria on either Friday night (the 20th) from 4pm-8pm or Saturday morning (the 21st) from 7:30am-9am.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time at the below contact information.  Again thank you for considering participating in our Bake Sale at the Ski and Skate Event.  Your donations and efforts are greatly appreciated!

Melinda Bator

603-540-0542 or melindabator@gmail.com

PTG Gift Card Sale

The holidays are just around the corner, are you looking for the perfect gift for a friend, neighbor or teacher? The PTG Gift Card sale is now underway. We have lots of retailers including local businesses such as The Purple Finch, Canvas Roadshow, T-Bones, Zin Zen Yoga, Copper Door and Wicked Good Butcha! How does it work? For every gift card you buy, a percentage of the value of the card is donated by the sponsoring retailer to our schools while 100% of the value of the card that you purchased is available for you to spend! Click here to download an order form today.

ORDERS DUE: Friday, December 4, 2015 for Pre-Christmas Delivery.

Important Dates

Monday, November 23rd, 10:00 am-11:00 am-First Grade Parent Visitation

Wednesday, November 25th-Friday, November 27th - Thanksgiving Break

Have a wonderful weekend,

Cheryl Daley         Dan Mitchell

Principal                Assistant Principal

Friday, November 6, 2015

Hello PWS Families,

Thanks for helping the students be well rested and ready for school each day.  This Tuesday the professional staff had a workshop learning about Close Reading.  It was engaging and teachers brought back strategies on how to help students understand text they read at a deeper level.  

PWS News

Veterans Day Celebration

PWS will be having an All School Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th at 1:30 to celebrate Veterans Day.  We would love to involve students' family members that are veterans or active military in this event. Please spread the word, as well, to anyone you would like to attend this event. 

Smarter Balance Reports (Current Gr. 4)

Last spring all students in grade 3 and 4 took the statewide Smarter Balance Assessments. The Smarter Balance reports for our current fourth grade students will be mailed home on Thursday, November 12th.  

Operation Care Troops

Monday is the last day to bring in personal care items for the troops.  The items are tube socks, protein bars, candy, ramen noodles, and oatmeal packets.  Thanks for all your help with this!

Upcoming Wreath and Poinsettia Sale

Our Garden Club will be holding a poinsettia and wreath sale this year. Please see the following link for more details and to place an order.

Poinsettia/Wreath Sale Info and Order Form

Community News

PTG Information

“PTG ANNUAL SKI & SKATE SALE EVENT”
Saturday, November 21st
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 20, 2015 between 5:00 pm-8:00 pm at BHS.) 

PTG Gift Wrap
The holidays are just around the corner, are you looking for the perfect gift for a friend, neighbor or teacher? The PTG Gift Card sale is now underway. We have lots of retailers including local businesses such as The Purple Finch, Canvas Roadshow, T-Bones, Zin Zen Yoga, Copper Door and Wicked Good Butcha! How does it work? For every gift card you buy, a percentage of the value of the card is donated by the sponsoring retailer to our schools while 100% of the value of the card that you purchased is available for you to spend! Click here to download an order form today.

ORDERS DUE: Monday, November 9, 2015 for Pre-Thanksgiving/Hanukkah Delivery. 

ORDERS DUE: Friday, December 4, 2015 for Pre-Christmas Delivery.

Looking for gift wrap or other gift items? The Gift Wrap & More fundraisBedford Substance Abuse Summit

Substance Abuse Epidemic

In response to the threat posed to our community by the substance abuse epidemic, the Bedford Police Department in conjunction with the Bedford School District will host a community-wide meeting on Tuesday, November 10th from 7P to 10P at the Manchester Christian Church, 56 Old Bedford Road, Bedford (across from Memorial School).  We want to thank Manchester Christian Church for graciously donating the use of their facility for this important endeavor.

The goal is to involve individuals and groups from throughout our community.  The focus is to first de-stigmatize this issue to encourage parent(s), student(s), loved one(s), friends and family to seek assistance for not only those suffering from substance abuse but also for guidance in education and treatment (agenda).  To accomplish this, we plan to have some gallant members of the community discuss their struggle with abuse in their families followed by a panel discussion and, most importantly, community engagement that we hope will lead to an action plan.

Anyone seeking more information about the meeting may contact the Police Department or the Superintendent's Office in person, by telephone or email.  On behalf of the Bedford Police Department and the Bedford School District, we want to thank you all for your assistance and whatever level of participation you are able to offer.

John J. Bryfonski

Chief of Police

55 Constitution Drive

Bedford, NH  03110

Upcoming Dates

Monday, November 9th-Parent/Teacher Conference Week

Monday, November 9th-Mount Kearsarge-Grade 3-West, Torcia, Manning

Tuesday, November 10th-All School Meeting-Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 11th-Veterans Day-No School

Thursday, November 12th-Mount Kearsarge-Grade 3-Dionne, Doherty, Marshall

Friday, November 13th-Dana Center-St. Anselm College-Grade 1

Monday, November 23rd, 10:00 am-11:00 am-First Grade Parent Visitation

Wednesday, November 25th-Friday, November 27th-Thanksgiving Break

Have a wonderful weekend,

Cheryl Daley            Dan Mitchell
Principal                   Assistant Principal

Friday, October 30, 2015

Hello PWS Families,

Happy Halloween!  As you can see below today was a happy time for children and staff!  The spirit we have in this school is wonderful!  

PWS Happenings

Make Life Sweeter Candy Drive

Monday and Wednesday (November 2nd and 4th) after Halloween with the help of a BHS student, we will be conducting a week-long post-Halloween candy drive. All of the collections will be donated to the New Horizons Soup Kitchen in Manchester. New Horizons gratefully uses these donations as dessert when they serve the homeless, and they also pass it along as a night-time treat to those homeless guests staying in the shelter. The goal of the drive is to make life a little sweeter for those less fortunate. All donations can be placed in the marked box in the front lobby which will be collected at the end of the school day on Wednesday.

Veterans Day Celebration

PWS will be having an All School Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th at 1:30 to celebrate Veterans Day.  We would love to involve students' family members that are veterans or active military in this event. Please spread the word, as well, to anyone you would like to attend this event.  More information will be coming regarding signing up.

Please remember to send pictures for the Wall of Heroes! 
Wall of Heroes Information

Our school is going to have a drive to support our troops by sending holiday packages. Please see link below for more details.  We appreciate your support with this.  

Troop Drive Information

Box Tops For Education Program Update
The fall collection numbers are in, and PWS raised $1,671.50! Thank you to everyone for supporting our school by clipping your box tops. Be sure to stop by the Bulletin Board near the front office to check out the total counts per Teacher and Grade. Remember: we collect Box Tops all year long, so please keep clipping! Our next collection date will be Friday, December 18.

Be sure to visit www.BTFE.com to enter the many available raffles for free Box Tops!


PWS School Store
Please click on the link for an important announcement from the PWS Student Council regarding the School Store.

School Store Opening Day

Hannaford Help Dollars
A reminder that PWS is registered with the Hannaford on the corner of 101 and Jenkins Road. When you have finished grocery shopping please put your grocery receipt in the Peter Woodbury slot by the exit door. Part of the money you spend goes back to the school. Thanks for your support with this! 

Community Info
PTG Info

“PTG ANNUAL SKI & SKATE SALE EVENT”
Saturday, November 21st
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 20, 2015 Friday, Nbetween 5:00 pm-8:00 pm at BHS.)

Save the Date:
The PTG is hosting “The State of the District with Superintendent Chip McGee” on November 5th from 6:30-8:00 pm at BCTV. This informative presentation will be followed by a Q&A from the audience. If you have a question you’d like answered feel free to send an email to Greg Girard at bedfordnhptg@gmail.com, all responses will be anonymous.

Shorty's in Bedford
Join the PTG at Shorty’s in Bedford throughout the day on Thursday November 5th to celebrate “Half Way to Cinco de Mayo”. Shorty’s will be offering happy hour prices all day long. Let your server know you support the PTG and drop your receipt at the hostess stand. The PTG will receive a portion of the proceeds on all take out and eat in orders (alcoholic beverages excluded) that get put into the box. ole!

PTG Gift Wrap
The holidays are just around the corner, are you looking for the perfect gift for a friend, neighbor or teacher? The PTG Gift Card sale is now underway. We have lots of retailers including local businesses such as The Purple Finch, Canvas Roadshow, T-Bones, Zin Zen Yoga, Copper Door and Wicked Good Butcha! How does it work? For every gift card you buy, a percentage of the value of the card is donated by the sponsoring retailer to our schools while 100% of the value of the card that you purchased is available for you to spend! Click here to download an order form today.

ORDERS DUE: Monday, November 9, 2015 for Pre-Thanksgiving/Hanukkah Delivery.

ORDERS DUE: Friday, December 4, 2015 for Pre-Christmas Delivery.

Looking for gift wrap or other gift items? The Gift Wrap & More fundraiser will be ongoing online through December. Simply go to www.meadowfarms.com and enter code 1032028 to start shopping.

School Supplies
The PTG is looking for feedback on offering families the option of purchasing school supplies online. The survey will take approximately 3 - 5 minutes to complete. Click here to participate. We value your feedback. Thank you!

Other

Keeping Safe on the Internet

On Thursday, November 5th from 11:00 to 12:30 in the Bedford Public Library there will be a presentation for parents on how to keep your kids safe on the internet.  It will be put on my Nate Lindstad of the Manchester Police Department.

​Epi-Pen Recall

Parents - As a courtesy, our school nurses have asked all principals to pass this announcement along to parents. Sanofi US is voluntarily recalling ALL Auvi‑Q® (epinephrine injection, USP).  The​ products have been found to potentially have inaccurate dosage delivery.  More details can be found here.​

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, November 3rd-Workshop Day-No School

Monday, November 9th-Parent/Teacher Conference Week

Tuesday, November 10th-All School Meeting-Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 11th-Veterans Day-No School

Monday, November 23rd, 10:00 am-11:00 am-First Grade Parent Visitation

Wednesday, November 25th-Friday November 27th-Thanksgiving Break

Happy Fall,

Cheryl Daley        Dan Mitchell
Principal               Assistant Principal