Friday, January 29, 2016

Dear PWS Families,

Thank you to everyone that came out in support of the PTG Principals’ Winter Read last night. It was and is always a fun event. We hope to see you all at the Barnes and Noble Days tonight and tomorrow. Mrs. Daley and Mr. Mitchell will be reading tomorrow around 11:00. See you all then.

It has been nice enough weather to get the students outside this week. They certainly all needed the fresh air. It has been fun to see the snow games that they can create. Please remember to send your child to school with snow pants and boots if they want to play in the snow. We will continue to monitor “the snow pile” to ensure its safety.

PWS Happenings

Morning Drop Off

Just a reminder that we encourage students to ride the bus if possible.  Parent drop off in the morning is a busy place in the morning.  Many staff members park back there so it is important to pay extra careful attention in the parking lot so everyone stays safe.  As parents, we certainly understand having time schedules  unfortunately, the last couple of weeks parents have been honking their horns.  Please remember patience and that we are all role models for our children.  Thanks!

Box Tops for Education

We will be collecting all Box Tops and Labels for Education items on Friday, February 12.Please send them into school so that we can include them in spring counts.

A brief note on the Labels for Education program:

·         The 'Labels' are typically UPC symbols, although on some products, are actually the entire product cap. When sending in the UPC, please include the entire UPC Symbol – otherwise we cannot submit the clip.

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

Finally, be sure to visit www.BTFE.com and enter the many available raffles for free Box Tops!

Family Fun Night Help Needed

Donations Needed for Family Fun Night- If you have any unused or unwanted legos, we would love to have them or borrow them for family fun night! Just send them in with your child or send them to Mrs. West's room.

Thank you!

Community Info

Deliberative Session Feb. 2 at 7:00 p.m. BHS Theater

All voters in Bedford are urged to come to the Bedford School District Deliberative Session on Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bedford High School Theater. This is when the community either affirms or revises the School Board’s proposed budget for 2016-17 (The budget is presented in the School District Warrant.). The proposed budget is $68.3M, a 3.9% increase over this year. The increase is primarily because of personnel, health insurance benefits, and significant building maintenance.  Voting on the warrant is on Tuesday, March 8 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bedford High School Gymnasium. If the proposed budget is voted down, the default budget would be $2.3M lower.  Additional information

can be found here.

"Babysitting" for the Deliberative Session

The Bedford High School National Honors Society students will be available to watch children for parents who wish to attend the Deliberative Session on February 2.  Students will be available in the Bedford High School Library.  Thank you NHS!  

Educational Farm at Joppa Hill

The First Annual Snow Ball will take place at LaBelle Winery on Feb 13, 2016, 7-10 PM to benefit Bedford's Educational Farm at Joppa Hill. Featuring a live band, hearty hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and silent auction, this event is your chance to spend a romantic evening out and also support the Farm. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased by visiting www.theeducationalfarm.org or calling Drew Cline at 661-8383.

Upcoming Dates

Tonight 4:00-7:00 /Tomorrow 10:00- 4:00 PTG Barnes and Noble Book Fair-Barnes and Noble South Willow St. Manchester

Tuesday, February 2, 7:00 PM, Bedford School District Deliberative Session, BHS

Friday, February 5, 6:00- 8:00 PM, Father/Daughter Dance, PWS

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell

Principal Assistant Principal

Friday, January 22, 2016

Dear PWS Families,

Happy Friday! This Wednesday night we had the opportunity to watch Mrs. Stallone’s class perform The Mitten. The class did such a nice job and it was nice to see the families come back on a cold January night. Today was our Patriots Rally Day and Wednesday we celebrated National Penguin Day.

PWS Happenings

Family Math and Literacy Night

Feb. 17th

6:00-7:15 pm

Please join us for an evening of fun, games and excitement!  Come and play various games that reinforce math and reading concepts your child experiences in school.  There will be extra direction sheets for most games so that you can practice those skills with your child at home.  Hope to see you all there!!!

Yearbook Reminder!!

2015-2016 PWS Yearbook order deadline is Friday, January 29th!

Please order online HERE and click on “buy your yearbook” or you can send in the order form your child received at school.  If you need an extra copy, the main office has some.  

Parent Morning Drop Off

During morning drop off this morning we were impressed by how the students knew how to get out of the car with all their stuff (backpacks and snow gear).  We noticed the independence of the students helped the traffic move along faster.  Thanks for all your help with this.  

Spelling Bee Winners

The PWS school Spelling Bee took place today.  All the students worked really hard and it was a wonderful event!  We want to congratulate Chris Bourgault for being the runner up and Adithya Puninchittaya for being the 2016 Spelling Bee Winner! Adithya will now represent Peter Woodbury School at the State competition.

Spelling Bee Classroom Winners were:

Mrs. Correia’s Class        Mrs. Hussey’s Class Mrs. Kane’s Class

Mishka Allam                   Andrew Sovillo Samuel Trent

Natale Dennon        Chris Bourgault                      Adithya Puninchittaya

Mrs. Lombo’s Class        Mrs. Norfolk’s Class            Mrs. Wyand’s Class
Ryan Burke                      Melea Jaffee                       Rishi Ghanta

Abahinav Vadali               Patrick Fish                         Danny Caldwell

Community Info

Deliberative Session Feb. 2 at 7:00 p.m. BHS Theater

All voters in Bedford are urged to come to the Bedford School District Deliberative Session on Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bedford High School Theater. This is when the community either affirms or revises the School Board’s proposed budget for 2016-17 (The budget is presented in the School District Warrant.). The proposed budget is $68.3M, a 3.9% increase over this year. The increase is primarily because of personnel, health insurance benefits, and significant building maintenance.  

​Voting on the warrant is on Tuesday, March 8 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

​ at the Bedford High School gymnasium​.  If the proposed budget is voted down, the default budget would be $2.3M lower.  Additional information can be found here.

PTG Principal Winter Reading Night * Thursday, January 28th *

It’s time for some fun as the Bedford principals from our six schools read their favorite books during this special time of year… winter!

All Bedford Elementary school children, staff and their families are invited to join us at the McKelvie Intermediate school cafeteria.  Wear your pjs or comfy clothes and grab a blanket to sit on. Light refreshments will be served and at each session there will be a door prize of all six books being read.  There is no admission to attend but tickets are required for entry.  Click here to download the registration form.  ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

Contact Coordinators: Cindy Detscher mdetscher@comcast.net), or Stacie McAuliffe staciemcauliffe@yahoo.com); Snow date: Thursday, February 4th

Barnes & Noble Bookfair * SAVE THE DATE *  

Beat the cold weather and join the PTG January 29th and January 30th at the Barnes & Noble at 1741 South Willow Street, Manchester for a warm and delightful family outing complete with something for everyone including a display of artwork by Bedford Students K-12, musical performances, and story time (readings by school staff) all while you shop for books, movies, toys or even while you grab a treat! Be sure to mention BEDFORD PTG at the time of any of your purchases to help earn money for our schools! Click here to download a flyer.  Can’t make it? Shop online at www.bn.com/bookfairs January 27th – February 3rd and enter Bookfair ID#11706355 at checkout!

Coordinator: Darlene Boyd dbell0809@yahoo.com

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, January 28th-Principals Winter Read 4:30 & 6:30- McKelvie

Friday, January 29th-First Grade Winter Orientation 9:00 AM

January 29th and 30th- Barnes and Noble Book Fair

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell

Principal Assistant Principal

January 15, 2016

Dear PWS Families,

Hello and Happy Winter!  Today, Mr. Mitchell and I had the honor or working with 4th grade students on Genius Hours.  Students ask a question they are curious about, complete research and present their findings to the class.  Some of the questions the students had were, “Why is Tom Brady such a great Quarterback?”, “Why are there so many languages?”, and “How did language begin?”  Please read below about an exciting all school meeting we had on Thursday.

PWS Happenings

School Show-Rob Surette

On Thursday, our students had the opportunity to experience HeroArt. HeroArt is a performance by artist Rob Surette that mixes music, storytelling, history, and speed art. The students heard stories and watched as Rob created paintings of Christa McAuliffe, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King Jr., and Yoda right before their eyes. It was an energetic, engaging, inspiring, and memorable show for all.

Here is a link to more info: Rob Surette School Show Info

Penguin Day

January 20th is National Penguin Day.  Since Waddles, our PWS mascot is a penguin we thought it would be appropriate to celebrate such a holiday. We are asking that the students wear black and white or any other penguin themed attire.  We will be sharing some penguin fun facts and finding other ways to incorporate penguins throughout the day. It should be a Wonderful Waddling Wednesday!!!!  

Father/Daughter Dance

The First Annual PWS Father Daughter Dance will be on Friday, February 5 from 6:00-8:00 in the PWS Multi-Purpose room.  Please remember to turn in your order form for tickets by January 29.

Weekly Lunch Message

Good Bosses need to Zoom In to the little things,but you also need to Zoom Out and pay attention to bigger things like classroom and school rules or how everyone is behaving in a certain space. To Zoom Out pretend you are using a camera with a wide lens, or look around at most the people in your space. Zoom Out by pretending to put a megaphone on your ear so you can hear important loudspeaker announcements, the pledge, and what the Cafeteria Monitors are saying.

Upcoming Dates

Monday, January 18th-Martin Luther King Day-No School

Wednesday, January 20th-National Penguin Day-Please wear black and white that day.

Wednesday, January 20th-Mrs. Stallone’s 2nd Grade Play 6:00 PM

Friday, January 22nd 10:45-4th Grade Spelling Bee

Thursday, January 28th, Principals' Winter Read 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM, McKelvie

Friday, February 5, 6;00 PM Father/Daughter Dance

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell

Principal Assistant Principal

January 8, 2016

Dear PWS Families,

It has been a great start to  2016!  We did see some sleepy faces on Monday but by Tuesday students were right back to their energetic and fun-loving selves.  This week when visiting classrooms we saw students writing new year’s resolutions, playing math games and discussing stories that they had read.  The students were very happy when they were finally able to get outside this week.  Just a reminder that the students do go outside if it is 20 degrees or higher (we factor in the windchill). As you know, New England weather can be unpredictable but we suggest students come to school with their snow pants and boots everyday, just in case they go outside.  Thanks for your help with this.

PWS Happenings

Father/Daughter Dance

The First Annual PWS Father Daughter Dance will be on Friday, February 5 from 6:00-8:00 in the PWS Multi-Purpose room.  More information will be coming home in backpacks today!  Look for the pink sheet. (We will also be having a Mother/Son dance on Friday, April 15th-more information to come.)

Weekly Lunch Message

We have continued our weekly lunch messages to the students. These messages are given on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We have dedicated the Thursday message to Executive Functioning. Below is an example of one of these messages to students.  Please feel free to review this with your children.  

Super Students,

Good Bosses pay attention to little things and big things. A tool to help you do this is called “Zoom In-Zoom Out”. Let’s learn about Zoom In today. To Zoom In, pretend to use binoculars to zoom in and look at your teacher’s face and body when they give directions. Also, pretend that your ear is a microphone that will zoom in to hear all the parts of what they say. When you Zoom In, you are paying attention to the little details that are important for learning and doing.

Community Info

Girls on the Run

For many years now we have had the opportunity to offer the Girls on the Run programs to the girls in our school. We are desperately in need of coaches in order to have a Spring session. Currently, we do not have enough coaches to make this program operate. If you are interested in coaching please contact Betsy Cissel (Betsy.Cissel@girlsontherun.org) you can get more information about this program at www.girlsontherunnh.org

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, January 12th-School Board Budget Presentation-7:00 pm-BHS

Wednesday, January 13th-4th Grade Chorus Concert 7:00-8:00 pm-PWS

Monday, January 18th-Martin Luther King Day-No School

Have a great weekend,

Cheryl Daley Dan Mitchell

Principal Assistant Principal