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PWS PrinciPal’s News
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Dear PWS Families,
Open House was a great success this week! It was wonderful to see students showing their parents around our building and school yard. This week’s Scholastic Book Fair saw over $1060 in books purchased by families and donated directly back to classrooms. A very special thank you to all the PTG volunteers who helped make the book fair a success and to Fatima Yousuf and Kerri Sullivan for organizing the event.
Remember that school pictures are this Tuesday, September 19th.
Have a great weekend,
Cheryl Daley (Principal)
Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Tues. Sept. 19th
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School Picture Day
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Wed. Sept. 27th 9:30-10:30
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PTG-Meet the Principals-BCTV
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Thurs. Sept. 28th 10:30-1:00
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PTG Room Parent Luncheon
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Fri. Oct. 6th
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Workshop Day-No School
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Mon. Oct. 9th
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Columbus Day-No School
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News from PWS
Hannaford Helps Program
Once again you have the opportunity to help our school by simply buying your groceries. The Hannaford Helps program will donate a portion of sales back to our school. All you have to do is shop at either of the Bedford Hannaford locations, drop your receipt in the collection tower and we will earn money on participating purchases. A flyer is being sent home with more information on how you can participate along with a list of eligible products.
Fourth Grade Chorus Information
It is time to sign up for the 4th grade chorus! This is a great opportunity for students to learn how to use their singing voices as part of a musical group and sing a variety of songs and styles. There will be several performances throughout the school year. Please return the completed permission slip to Mrs. Curran by 9/20 if your child is interested.
Destination Imagination - Parent Info Night 9/18
Destination Imagination is a fun academic program that teaches creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and management skills through project-based challenges. These are key skills that all businesses (and colleges) are looking for – the ability to identify challenges and solve them, while leveraging the talents on your team. Designed to complement K-12 education, we offer seven new academic Challenges in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), fine arts, service learning, and early learning. In solving a challenge, students learn the creative process from imagination to innovation and the skills needed to thrive in school, their careers and beyond. Teams can be made up of 2-7 members and must have an adult Team Manager i.e. - a parent or two. We need volunteers and we will train you! The 2017-18 Parent Info Night will be this coming Monday, September 18th in the Peter Woodbury School Library at 7pm. For more info, check out Bedford DI on Facebook or contact our district coordinator, Marie Russell at www.bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com.
New Morning After school Program
Please be sure to let the New Morning After School Program know if your child will be absent from the program on a day they usually attend. It is important that everyone involved is aware of any changes so that we may ensure that the children are where they need to be. Please ask New Morning staff if you have any questions about this.
Allergy Video
We recognize that there are some students in the school who have allergies, specifically food based allergies. In an attempt to address these allergies and educate the other students we will be showing the following video during lunches on Wednesday, September 20th. We encourage you to follow up with your child.
Picture Day is Coming
The new school year is here and Geskus is excited for a great picture day at Peter Woodbury School!
Picture Day is September 19th, 2017. Why wait? Pre-order now! No need to remember an order form on picture day, no misplaced payments, so easy! Visit us at www.geskusprint.com and enter the following information:
Shootkey: U9YU9YAH
Learn how to prepare for picture day, find answers to frequently asked questions, and learn more about Geskus Studios & Yearbook Publishing: http://www.wearegeskus.com/faq/
We can't wait to see you!
Geskus
SPECIAL ALL SCHOOL PROJECT!
Peter Woodbury Elementary School is coming together to create a river! A river of brightly colored unique rocks designed by each and every student here.
This project is inspired by the story Only One You written by Linda Kranz. Mrs. Beltramo will read the story to every class during library time the week of September 18th. This story is about a little fish named Adri who is getting ready to head out in the ocean alone. His parents, in an effort to help guide him, share all the important lessons that they have learned in life such as:
“You don’t have to follow the crowd”
“Find your own way”
“Always be on the lookout for a new friend”
We are asking that each student bring in a special rock that can fit in their fist. These rocks will be painted at school to represent that we are unique and original. Rocks that are smooth and flat (such as river rocks) will work best. Grades 2, 3, and 4 will be painting their rocks in the library after hearing the story. Kindergarten and first grade will be painting their rocks during another time block. All students should bring in their rocks beginning Monday, September 18th. Once all the rocks are painted, they will be formed into a colorful stone ‘“river” in the playground.
The important message for our students is that every one of us is unique and each of us have something to contribute!
From the Superintendent
Nothing at this time.
From the PTG
Bedford Olde Home Day
Learn more about school programs and community events sponsored by the PTG, meet our Bulldog, and see how you can be involved at Bedford Old Home Day on Saturday, September 23rd from 10am-3pm.
Back to school greetings from the PTG!
We are looking forward to another great school year full of fantastic programs and events for our students, staff and families. Our support drive is under way and if you’d like to make a donation to the PTG you can do so via PayPal by visiting our website www.bedfordptg.org. Donations via check can be made out to Bedford PTG and returned to school with students in the PTG support envelops that have been sent home. With your support we are able to put over $65,000/year in programs and events into our schools!!
K-8 Volunteer Packets
These packets have come home with students. You can also access the forms at www.bedfordptg.org under Helpful Links/Forms. Be sure to fill one out and return to your child’s school(s) to be made aware of volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
Meadow Farms Gifts, Wrap and More
Looking for quality gift wrap, everyday gifts and gourmet mixes? Our popular Gifts, Wrap & More fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students next week with ordering details. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to order online via the link below. The sale starts Monday, 9/18 and orders are due by Monday, 10/2.
All orders are due by Monday, 10/2 and product will ship direct to your home. 40% of sales are donated back to our schools!
Meet the Principals Event
You are invited to join the PTG and the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Coffee with the Principals" event on Wednesday, September 27th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at BCTV (10 Meetinghouse Road). This is a great opportunity to hear what each school has in store for the year. There will be a Q & A following the presentation. Light refreshments will be served and your young children are welcome to attend.
From the Community
Bedford Old Home Day
The whole community of Bedford will be celebrating Old Home Day on Saturday September 23 from 10am-3pm at Riley Field. Please join us! Click here for details.
Harlem Wizards v. Lurgio Lions Fundraiser - Tickets on Sale Now!
On September 22, at 6:30 PM in the Bedford High School Gymnasium staff from the Bedford School District will face-off against the Harlem Wizards basketball team. All funds raised from this event will go towards extracurricular programs at Lurgio Middle School. Click [HERE] to watch a video about the event and then click [HERE] to buy your tickets. You won’t want to miss out on this extraordinary community event!
Repeated News & Messages
Bus Plan
Riding the bus to and from school is a great opportunity for all of our students. We encourage parents to have a conversation with your child regarding the rules of the bus. Further, it is important to create a plan, as a family, for what your child should do if there is no adult waiting for them to get off the bus. Especially with our younger students, the bus drivers will not let them off the bus if no one is waiting. In these cases your child may be returned to the school. Having a backup plan in place will allow for a smooth and seamless bus ride for all. Thank you for your cooperation with this.
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