January 12, 2018

PWS PrinciPal’s News

PWS Families,

This week we were graced with two wonderful performances. First, on Wednesday the 75 members of the Fourth Grade Chorus put on a wonderful show for our delight. Special congratulations go to Mrs. Curran and the chorus for this great event. Then on Thursday, Mrs. Stallone’s second grade class performed a theatrical version of Jan Brett’s The Mitten. Mrs. Stallone and her class worked very hard for this excellent performance. It is events like these that remind us of what a special place Peter Woodbury School is. Speaking of special Peter Woodbury community events, remember to mark your calendars for February 8 so you don’t miss our annual Family Fun Night.

Have a Great Long Weekend,

Cheryl Daley (Principal)

Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)

Upcoming Dates to Remember

Monday, January 15	No School- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed
Thursday, January 25	PTG Principals’ Winter Read (Session 1- 4:30 PM; Session 2- 6:30 PM)
Thursday, Feb. 8 4-5:30 PM 6-7:30 PM	Family Fun Night

News from PWS

Snow Day Lunch Info./Announcements

Some parents across the district have asked if there is a rule of thumb when determining the lunch menu on the day following a snow day.  There is no rule, as the menu for that day is dependent upon what was on the menu the day of the snow day, what prep the kitchen had to do, and what fresh produce the kitchen had ordered.  Therefore, our district’s Food Service Director (Emily Murphy) has decided to provide an announcement on the SAU’s website (www.sau25.net) in the District News box, which will detail, by school, what the hot lunch offering will be the day following the snow day.  This information will be available the day of the snow day.

Family Fun Night 2018

Peter Woodbury's Annual Family Fun Night is taking place on Thursday, February 8, 2018.  This year's theme is Family Olympics A Night of Games and Activities.

Things to know:

• The night is divided into two sessions: 4-5:30 and 6-7:30.
• Families can purchase pizza, water, ice cream, book walk, 50/50 raffle, basket raffle and teacher raffle tickets.  Order forms will come home soon.
• T-Shirts are now available for purchase.

• Plenty of free games and activities will be taking place throughout the building.

• Each classroom picks a basket theme and supplies a basket for the night. Your child's classroom teacher will be in touch about this.

What we need now:

• Parent Volunteers - please use this Sign Up Genius Link to sign up for what works for you
• Corporate sponsors to help offset the t-shirt costs. If you are interested in this, please use this form.

From the Superintendent

Last Day Update

We have had four school cancellations this year so the current last day of school is Tuesday, June 19.

From the PTG

PTG Night at the Monarchs

On Saturday, January 20th at 6:00pm come join the Bedford PTG and the Manchester Monarchs as we host our Marvel Superhero and Villains Night! Participate in our HIGH-FIVE TUNNEL and celebrate your favorite Marvel character! Ticket sales are online only.  To order tickets, please visit MONARCHS TICKETS.  If you have any questions, please contact Amy Dion at amye731@gmail.com.    

Principal Winter Reading Night

Dress in your PJ’s, bring a blanket and come listen to all the Bedford Principal’s read you a story.  This fun filled event will be held on January 25th at the McKelvie Intermediate School cafeteria.  Choose between two session times 4:30pm or 6:30pm on the flyer that came home in your student’s backpack or if you need another, please click PWRN Flyer.  Registrations must be returned to your teacher by Friday January 12th.  

Barnes and Noble Days with Bedford PTG

On January 26th & 27th join us at the Barnes and Noble Manchester location!  Come and look at the many art projects from all Bedford Schools, listen to the performance by the McKelvie music department and listen to stories read by Bedford’s elementary teachers.  For more information and to view the schedule of events, please visit the Bedford PTG website.

From the Community

Community Enrichment

Courses for the Spring term of Community Enrichment are posted! Please join us for Introduction to Italian, Fused Glass Workshop, Elements of Art or Introduction to Photography!! Course descriptions and registration information are listed here: https://goo.gl/1byvaY

Repeated News & Messages

Girls on the Run

The girls on the run program is in need of coaches for the Spring Session. The session begins in March with the 5K Final event taking place in May. There will be four coach training sessions that will take place prior to this. If you are interested please let Mr. Mitchell know by phone or email.

More information can be found HERE