Friday, November 18, 2016

November 18, 2016

Dear PWS Families,

This year our Family Fun Night will be Wednesday, Feb. 15 with two session times, 4:00 to 5:30 and 6:00-7:30.  The snow date is on Thursday, Feb. 16th.  Please mark your calendars. If you are new to PWS this is our annual fundraiser where we have creative activities, food, a 50/50 raffle and theme classroom based baskets.   

This week we had a very special treat: Two of our students got to ride to school on a Bedford Fire Truck. Here is a picture of the two classes welcoming the students from their amazing ride to school:
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PWS Happenings
Garden Club Wreath Sale
Order forms for our 2016 Garden Club Wreath Sale went home with students this past week. Orders are due back November 30th. Wreath pick up date is Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 4pm-6pm at Peter Woodbury (in the morning parent drop off area). Here is a LINK to an order form with color pictures of the wreaths. We can not send home wreath items home with students.   Pick up by parents only.  If you can not make that pick up time your order will be the front office the next day.

Box Tops For Education Program Update
Thank you for helping us raise an additional $1,208.90 in BoxTops dollars last month!  After we add this to our May 2016 collection and online bonus dollars, we will be receiving a check from the BoxTops Program for approximately $2,180 (which is $500 more than our November 2015 check).   Be sure to stop by the Bulletin Board near the front office to check out the total counts per Teacher and Grade.
If you are out visiting relatives over the holiday season, please encourage your students to ask friends and family to help support our BoxTops collections.  Our next collection date will be Friday, December 16.

For more information on the Box Tops for Education program, including a list of participating products and our school’s progress, visitwww.BTFE.com.

From the Community
Bedford Men’s Club Tree Sale

The Bedford Men's Club has been proud to provide contributions to our organization. The Club's primary fundraiser is a Christmas Tree sale, which will be held at the Village Shoppes of Bedford, 170 NH Route 101, near Tek-Nique restaurant, starting in the afternoon on Saturday November 26 and going through Sunday December 18. The hours are4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on weekdays and 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on weekends.

If you have any questions, please contact Dante D’Amato at president@bedfordmensclub.com.  


From the PTG
Ski and Skate Sale
The annual Ski & Skate sale will be held Tomorrow, Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at BHS.
Click Here for more information or visit www.bedfordptg.org

Gift Card Program
GIFT CARD orders for pre-Christmas/pre-Hanukkah 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).

McKelvie Holiday Book Fair
Give the Gift of Reading…stop by the McKelvie Scholastic Holiday Book Fair November 28th – December 1st . Parents and students are welcome any time during fair hours to come shop for great books.
The fair will be open:
Monday 11/28  - 8am-5:30pm
Tuesday 11/29  - 8am-7pm
Wednesday 11/30  - 8am-5:30pm
Thursday 12/1  - 8am-7pm

Upcoming Dates
Wednesday November 23 - Friday November 25 - No School Thanksgiving Recess

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell
Principal Assistant Principal

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Math and Science Volunteers
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.

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.

PTG at the Monarchs Night
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 even get your picture taken with your favorite Star Wars characters! Orders are due November 28th.

**Proceeds from this event will support the "Fan Clubs" at BHS and RAL.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Dear PWS Families,

We want to thank you all for raising such wonderful children!  Today during our morning and afternoon Veterans assembly the students were quiet and respectful.  It honestly brought tears to our eyes thinking about how these students are our future.  During this meeting we raised our new American flag outside of the school. A special thank you to Mrs. Beltramo who created a moving ceremony for the students. Also, we want to thank Mrs. Meisner and the Cub Scouts of Pack 114 for their flag folding and handling skills. As of today Peter Woodbury School will now have a flag flying outside of our school 24 hours a day.

As the weather begins to turn please make sure that the students are prepared for any weather they may encounter. The students will be sent out to recess if weather permits and the temperature is about 20. Please make sure your child has the appropriate clothing to be comfortable, warm, and safe.

PWS Happenings
Wreath Sale
PWS Garden Club will be once again be having its annual wreath sale.  
Look for order forms to be sent home Monday, November 14th.  Orders and checks will be due Monday, November 30th and the Pick up date will be Wednesday, December 7th, from 4-6pm.  Thanks for supporting our School Gardens.

From the Community
BHS Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone

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/bedfordhigh or at the door.

The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical with book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar (Second City Alum) and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison. It is a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle-aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, the show comes to life onstage as he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors.


From the PTG
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..
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.

Gift Card Program
GIFT CARD orders for pre-Christmas/pre-Hanukkah 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).
PTG at the Monarchs Night
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 even get your picture taken with your favorite Star Wars characters! Orders are due November 28th.
**Proceeds from this event will support the "Fan Clubs" at BHS and RAL.

Upcoming Dates
Friday, November 11th - No School Veterans Day
Wednesday November 23 - Friday November 25 - No School Thanksgiving Recess

Have a great long weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell
Principal Assistant Principal

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Math and Science Volunteers
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.

Ski and Skate Sale
The annual Ski & Skate sale will be held on Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at BHS.
Click Here for more information or visit www.bedfordptg.org

If you are interested in helping out, please email maria_rocco@yahoo.com and indicate one of the open shifts below. Note, this does not guarantee a shift as volunteer slots are a first come first served basis. If you cannot help at the event, please consider sending in a baked good for our event bake sale. Last year’s SKi & Skate event raised over $18,000 for the schools. Please consider donating your time to help make this another successful year.
The shifts are:
Saturday, November 19 8:00-12:30
Saturday, November 19 12:30-2:00 PM
Saturday November 19 2:00- 5:00 PM

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.

PWS Gear
If anyone is interested in buying new PWS gear such as shirts, sweatshirts, pajama pants, and lunch bags please visit  www.bedfordwear.com.  If you would prefer, we also have paper order forms available in the front office.

Friday, November 4, 2016

November 4, 2016

Dear PWS Families,

It has been a very special week here at Peter Woodbury School. It all started with our annual Halloween parade. It was a wonderful experience to see the students with their costumes parade for all the parents. Thank you to all who came out to make this event so special for the students. The students did such a nice job not only with the parade but also the days that followed. It was very nice to see all the students use their tools and strategies to stay and work in the “Green Zone”.

Our Wall of Heroes looks great once again. Thank you to Mrs. Beltramo for putting this display together. We encourage you to stop by and give it a look. While you are here you will also be able to enjoy our display of pictures from Math and Literacy Night created by Joya Shaheen, Mia Dickson, and Mandy Barwell. Also, the display case this month is featuring the children’s books that have been the most meaningful to our staff. We look forward to seeing many of you over the next few weeks as you come for parent teacher conferences.

PWS Happenings
Sand Toys Needed
It is the time of year when we know that many of you will be putting away your summer toys and clothes and preparing for the upcoming winter. If in your cleaning, you find any sand toys that you no longer want to keep we would be happy to take them off your hands and add to our amazing sand box. Please send in any unwanted toys to school or feel free to just add them to the sandbox the next time you are here. The students greatly appreciate your donations.

Math and Science Volunteers
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.

Guidance Update
Please click on the link below to see what is happening with students and the PWS guidance counselor, Mrs. Clark.  
Guidance Counselor Link

From the Community
Bedford Education Foundation
Fall Fundraiser
Friday November 4, 2016 at 7:00pm  
Manchester Country Club

At this event, you will have the opportunity to bid on a very special lunch with Mrs. Daley and Mr. Mitchell.

Tickets available at www.seatyourself.biz/befnh
$50 for community members and $25 for faculty and staff in Bedford
Don’t miss this fantastic evening out for a great cause
For more information or for sponsorship opportunities please email info@befnh.org

From the PTG
PTG at the Monarchs
Save the Date!!!!
Our first Monarchs Game of the season is coming up on December 3, 2016. More information will be coming home shortly.

Ski and Skate Sale
The annual Ski & Skate sale will be held on Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at BHS.
Click Here for more information or visit www.bedfordptg.org

If you are interested in helping out, please email maria_rocco@yahoo.com and indicate one of the open shifts below. Note, this does not guarantee a shift as volunteer slots are a first come first served basis. If you cannot help at the event, please consider sending in a baked good for our event bake sale. Last year’s SKi & Skate event raised over $18,000 for the schools. Please consider donating your time to help make this another successful year.
The shifts are:
Saturday, November 19 8:00-12:30
Saturday, November 19 12:30-2:00 PM
Saturday November 19 2:00- 5:00 PM

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, November 8th - No School-Election Day
Friday, November 11th - No School Veterans Day
Wednesday November 23 - Friday November 25 - No School Thanksgiving Recess

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell
Principal Assistant Principal


Repeated Messages
BHS Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone

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/bedfordhigh or at the door.

The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical with book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar (Second City Alum) and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison. It is a parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The story concerns a middle-aged, asocial musical theatre fan; as he plays the record of his favorite musical, the (fictional) 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, the show comes to life onstage as he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors.


BHS Student Book Drive
Please read the link below from a BHS student to support her book drive.

Girls on the Run- Pennies for Paws
The PWS Fall session of Girls on the Run has decided for their community service project to collect donations to support the Animal Rescue League. Please follow the link below for more information about donating.

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.

PWS Gear
If anyone is interested in buying new PWS gear such as shirts, sweatshirts, pajama pants, and lunch bags please visit  www.bedfordwear.com.  If you would prefer, we also have paper order forms available in the front office.