Friday, May 27, 2016

Friday, May 27, 2016

Dear PWS Families,
Our week was amazing!  We began it with a school wide breakout ending in the sliming of Mrs. Daley! Watch the 5 minute video to see what it was all about!

Dear PWS Families,

PWS Happenings
A message from Michele Leyden, our school’s Reading Specialist/Title 1 Supervisor:
If you received a letter stating that your child qualified for the Summer Title I Math Clinic, please remember to return the form to me as soon as possible!  We are so excited to provide this clinic for the first time this year.  Qualified students will benefit from a review of skills and concepts that were introduced during their third grade school year.  If you happened to have misplaced your permission slip, please notify your child’s classroom teacher and a new one will be sent home.


4th Grade Poetry Presentations
As an integrated unit for the past four weeks, 4th grade students collaborated in Art, Music, Library, and Physical Education to bring the words of poetry off the page. Each group selected a poem to be presented through various art forms. The final presentations included murals, creative movement, and atmospheric sound recordings all based on their poem. The 4th grade classes had the privilege of sharing their work with their peers during an hour long collaborative performance on Thursday. The students and IA teachers did an amazing job bringing poetry to life through a variety of expressions!   


School Supply Packs
If you would like to order School Supplies and benefit our PTG, then please visit our school's website for important information about the 2016-2017 school supplies fundraiser.  This is a time sensitive matter that needs to be completed by June 17th (and will not be available after this date).


Community Info
Camp Invention
Does your child like to take things apart, and design, color and create?  Are you interested in unlocking your child's potential this summer?  Camp Invention, EPIC (click for video) may be a great fit.  McKelvie Intermediate School will, once again, be hosting camp June 20 - 24 from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM.  Camp Invention is the only nationally acclaimed summer enrichment day experience for children entering grades 1 – 6, led by NH certified teachers with a staff ratio of 1:8!!  Click here to register online, or here to view our paper flyer.  If you have any questions, please contact the director, Courtney Cheetham, at cheethamc@gmail.com.


Four Way Stops on County Road to Continue
​T​he intersections at Nashua Road and County Road in front of Bedford High School and
​at​ Liberty Hill Road and County Road in front of McKelvie School will remain 4-way stop intersections​ through the end of the school year.  On May 25, Bedford Police Department
​met with the school district, the Department of Public Works and our engineering consultant
​ and decided to extend the temporary change.  More information can be found at the Bedford Police Department website.


Tree Clearing and Other Summer Construction Projects
The Bedford School District completes significant maintenance projects every summer.   McKelvie is having an older section of roof replaced and getting an upgrade to two student bathrooms in need of replacement.  At Peter Woodbury, the parking lot is being replaced and traffic flow is being reconfigured.  You may notice this project in late June or early July when the trees in front of Peter Woodbury are removed to make way for the expanded parking lot.  


Social Media: A Predator's Playground
On April 4, the Bedford Police Department's Detective Matt Fleming presented Social Media: A Predator’s Playground to the community.  Here is the video link in case parents want to watch.  Social Media: A Predator's Playground Presented by the NHICAC and the Bedford Police Department, Bedford High School, April 4, 2016


​Friends of Aine Kid’s Try-athlon - August 14, 2016​
Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Friends of Aine Kid’s Try-athlon to be held on Sunday, August 14, 2016. The only event of its kind in the area, the kid’s try-athlon is designed specifically for children ages 4-15 years, in memory of Aine Phillips, who was a student at Riddle Brook School. Beginning at the Bedford town pool and ending at the Bedford High School, participants ages 4-10 years will swim 25 yards, run 1/2 mile and bike 1 mile. Older participants ages 11-15 will swim 50 yards, run 1 mile and bike 2 miles. Official race times for all participants are recorded by Millennium Running. At the finish line, families are invited to enjoy music, a jump rope event, face painting, concessions, raffle prizes and more! The Friends of Aine Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and was established in Aine’s memory to help grieving children. For more information, to make a donation or to register, please visit www.friendsofaine.com or www.facebook.com/friendsofaine.


Upcoming Dates
Monday, May 30th - No School - Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 31st- PWS Volunteer Breakfast-9:00 am-10:30 am

Wednesday, June 1st-First Grade Orientation-9:00 am-10:30 am

Friday, June 3rd-Kindergarten Orientation-9:00 am-10:00 am

Monday, June 6th- Grade 4 Flume Trip
            Rain Date:  Wednesday, June 8th

Tuesday, June 7th-Visit from Bedford Public Library

Thursday, June 9th- Field Day-Grades 3 and 4 AM/Grades 1 and 2 PM
             Rain Date:  Friday, June 10th

Monday, June 13th- Grade 4 Cookout 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

Tuesday, June 14th- Kindergarten Graduation-9:00 am-10:30 am

Wednesday, June 15th - Last day for students


While we all prepare for our long weekend with family and friends we would like to take a moment to recognize those that have gone before us in defense of this country and our freedom. We are especially thankful for those connected to our Peter Woodbury Family. We thank you, honor you, and remember you.

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell

Principal Assistant Principal

Friday, May 20, 2016

Friday, May 20, 2016

Dear PWS Families,
We had another fantastic week at PWS!  The fourth grade Chorus performed on Wednesday evening for parents and Thursday afternoon for the students and staff.  They are such a wonderful group of students and along with our wonderful music teacher, Mrs. Curran, it was a touching performance. Fourth grade had a visit from the McKelvie band and chorus on Wednesday afternoon.  The students left the presentation excitedly talking about chorus or which instrument they should play in band.

PWS Happenings
For Parents in Grades 3 and 4
Just a reminder that students in Grades 3 and 4 will be taking the Developmental Asset Survey this coming week.  If you want to opt your child out of this survey and have not let us know, please send administration an email by Monday, May 23rd.  Thanks!

A message from Michele Leyden, our school’s Reading Specialist/ Title 1 Supervisor:
If you received a letter stating that your child qualified for the Summer Title I Math Clinic, please remember to return the form to me as soon as possible!  We are so excited to provide this clinic for the first time this year.  Qualified students will benefit from a review of skills and concepts that were introduced during their third grade school year.  If you happen to have misplaced your permission slip, please notify your child’s classroom teacher and a new one will be sent home.

Breakout EDU
On Monday, the school will be participating in a Breakout EDU activity starting at 1:00.  Maybe your child has already come home sharing how he/she "broke out", as many classrooms have already participated in one with Mrs. Speaker and Mrs. Cassamassino. A Breakout EDU session allows the students to engage in an activity that combines group work, collaborative thinking, problem solving in multiple curriculum areas. The students are asked to solve a series of problems to open locks to get additional clues to solve a final puzzle.  This will culminate with Sam Trent and Kaitlyn Daley, our Family Fun Night Winners,  getting to slime Mrs. Daley.  We will make sure that short clips are posted on Facebook, Instagram, and our website.  

Community Info
Special Event for Preschool Parents!
Strategies for Managing Preschool Children with Anxiety in School and Home
A Free Parent and Teacher Workshop featuring Lynn Lyons
Date: Friday, May 27, 2016 Time: 8:30-11:30
Place: Memorial School
55 Old Bedford Road Bedford, NH 03110
RSVP by 5/23/2016 to:  Roberta Keane
Assistant Director of Special Services Keaner@sau25.net

Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, May 25th - Grade 3 Stone Zoo

Thursday, May 26th-Grade 2-Squam Lake

Thursday, May 26th-Grade 4-Eyes on Owls

Friday, May 27th - No School - Workshop Day

Monday, May 30th - No School - Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 31st- PWS Volunteer Breakfast-9:00 am-10:30 am

Wednesday, June 1st-First Grade Orientation-9:00 am-10:30 am

Friday, June 3rd-Kindergarten Orientation-9:00 am-10:00 am

Monday, June 6th- Grade 4 Flume Trip
Rain Date:  Wednesday, June 8th

Tuesday, June 7th-Visit from Bedford Public Library

Thursday, June 9th- Field Day-Grades 3 and 4 AM/Grades 1 and 2 PM
             Rain Date:  Friday, June 10th

Monday, June 13th- Grade 4 Cookout 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

Tuesday, June 14th- Kindergarten Graduation-9:00 am-10:30 am

Wednesday, June 15th - Last day for students


Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell

Principal Assistant Principal

Friday, May 13, 2016

Friday, May 13, 2016

Dear PWS Families,


Happy Grandparent/Senior Day!  We had a nice visit with our grandparents/seniors filled with learning, happiness and fun.  Our visitors started out in the dining room with a delicious breakfast served by our food service staff.  Then, the grandparents/seniors got to visit our classrooms and participate in learning with their grandchild. Finally, our fourth grade chorus performed. This is one of the best days at PWS.  A special thank you to Samantha Farrow, Jenny Caouette and all of today’s volunteers for their dedication and hard work into making this event so special!


PWS Happenings
Principal Surveys
Surveys, regarding Mrs. Daley, were sent home with students this week. They are due back this Wednesday, May 18th. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will impact the overall experience at Peter Woodbury School.


Community Info
Bus Services
Our transportation provider, STA, is struggling to find enough qualified drivers. When we have new or substitute drivers, a bus route might be slower than normal.  Also, field trips and athletic events may be impacted if drivers are not available. Please be patient with the wonderful bus drivers we do have.  They are doing their best!  
Important Traffic Note
​We​ want to make sure our whole community is aware of a temporary traffic change. This important announcement is from the Bedford Police Department:  Starting Monday, May 16th, and continuing through Friday, May 27th, the intersection at Nashua Road and County Road in front of Bedford High School will become a temporary 4-way stop intersection. In addition, on those same dates, the intersection of Liberty Hill Road and County Road in front of McKelvie School will also become a temporary 4-way stop intersection.  The Bedford Highway Safety Committee has been studying both of these intersections after hearing from you – the community – regarding traffic delays and crashes at both of these intersections.  As a result, the Highway Safety Committee recommended engineering studies of both intersections to explore solutions to both congestion and crashes.  Part of the plan to improve both intersections includes a study of solutions, including 4-way stops.~ As you know, both intersections are currently 2-way stops.  For that two week period, temporary 4-way stop signs and traffic controls will be placed at both of these intersections.  Please review the rules of the road for 4-way stop intersections.  If you have a youth operator in your household that drives to school or frequently transits either of these intersections, please take a few moments to discuss the rules of road when approaching and driving through a 4-way stop intersection.  First and most important – all traffic must come to a complete stop.  This includes traffic that is in a designated right turn only lane which must come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection.  Second, the person in the intersection or whoever arrives first at an empty intersection has the right-of-way.  If two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right always has the right-of-way.  To learn more about the rules of the road at 4-way stop intersections, go to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website at www.nhtsa.gov and search for right of way at intersections.I am grateful to the town officials for their work to improve these intersections.  Please drive cautiously as we all adjust to the new pattern.Hall of Fame


New Morning School – Vacation Day Camp
New Morning School’s IMAGINE Program will be open on May 27th in order to accommodate parents during the district’s upcoming Teacher Workshop Day.  For more information, please click on the link below.


Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, May 18th- 4th Grade Chorus 7:00 PM

Wednesday, May 25th - Grade 3 Stone Zoo

Thursday, May 26th-Grade 2-Squam Lake

Friday, May 27th - No School - Workshop Day

Monday, May 30th - No School - Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 31st- PWS Volunteer Breakfast-9:00 am-10:30 am

Monday, June 6th- Grade 4 Flume Trip
             Rain Date:  Wednesday, June 8th
Thursday, June 9th- Field Day-Grades 3 and 4 AM/Grades 1 and 2 PM
              Rain Date:  Friday, June 10th

Monday, June 13th- Grade 4 Cookout 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

Tuesday, June 14th- Kindergarten Graduation-9:00 am-10:30 am

Wednesday, June 15th - Last day for students


Have a great weekend,


Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell

Principal Assistant Principal

Friday, May 6, 2016

Friday, May 6, 2016

Dear PWS Families,


It has been a wonderful week back. We hope you all had an enjoyable vacation. It was great to have the kids back with us. We want to say a special thank you to all of the parents and PTG members who went out of their way to make this a fantastic Teacher Appreciation Week. Each day brought more and more wonderful events and surprises. Thank you all to the students who truly made it a memorable week.

This coming Friday is our Annual Grandparents Day. We are expecting over 300 guests to join us that morning. As you can imagine this takes a large amount of planning, preparation, and work the day off. We are in need of volunteers for this event. If you are able to lend any time at all please email Samantha Farrow or Jenny Caouette. We look forward to another great event.


Finally, we wish all of the mothers in the Peter Woodbury School community a very happy Mother’s Day.


PWS Happenings
Principal Survey
A parent survey regarding Mrs. Daley will be sent home with students on Monday. Please look for it and take the time to fill it in and return it to school. Your feedback is always helpful in continuing to make Peter Woodbury a great school. Thank you in advance for taking the time to do this.


Garden Club News & Help Wanted


WHO:                   Any and all 1st- 4th graders
WHEN:                Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursday Recesses
WHY:                   To have a fun choice at recess & explore in nature
HOW:                   With the help of parents!
PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER


  • Kindergarteners will have a choice to be water helpers and do other fun activities later in the month.
  • Students who want to come are to join us on the bench in the raised bed gardens at the BEGINNING of recess to sign in & hear all of the directions for that day and some of the activities for upcoming days.
  • Some students choose to leave after a while so they can go play and that is fine if they let us know and put their tools away. We are encouraging them to stay but it’s their choice.
  • When the first lunch bell rings, they are to put the tools away and get in line for lunch.
  • If your child planted a seed at the Family Fun Night they can bring it outside at recess for us to hold onto until we plant them later in the month. An announcement will be made when it’s time for that
  • If there is no recess, Garden Club will be canceled.


Thank you so much for helping us and for encouraging your kids to love  gardening and learning about nature. The more the merrier!


~Peggie Hart  hartm@sau25.net , Jess Ferenc  ferencj@sau25.net & Kasey Miesner


Community Info
Bus Services
Our transportation provider, STA, is struggling to find enough qualified drivers. When we have new or substitute driver, a bus route might be slower than normal.  Also, field trips and athletic events may be impacted if drivers are not available. Please be patient with the wonderful bus drivers we do have.  They are doing their best!    ​

Substance Abuse Talk 7PM Tuesday May 10 Bedford Public Library -

Timothy Rourke, Director of Substance Use Disorders Grantmaking and Strategic Initiatives, will be speaking.  It is a community event sponsored by the Bedford Republicans.  The topic is as follows: NH’s heroin epidemic, what the state is doing to address it, and what parents and members of the community should be doing to combat the problem.

Upcoming Dates

Monday, May 9th-PTG Principal Coffee-9:30 am at BCTV


Friday, May 13th-Grandparent’s Day

Wednesday, May 18th-4th Grade Chorus 7:00 PM

Thursday, May 26th-Grade 2-Squam Lake

Tuesday, May 31st-PWS Volunteer Breakfast-9:00 am-10:30 am

Monday, June 6th-Grade 4 Flume Trip
Rain Date:  Wednesday, June 8th

Thursday, June 9th-Field Day-Grades 3 and 4 AM/Grades 1 and 2 PM
               Rain Date:  Friday, June 10th

Monday, June 13th-Grade 4 Cookout 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

Tuesday, June 14th-Kindergarten Graduation-9:00 am-10:30 am


Happy Mother’s Day,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell

Principal          Assistant Principal