January 26, 2018

PWS PrinciPal’s News

Dear PWS Families,

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual PTG Principals’ Winter Read Night. It was an enjoyable event for all involved. Events like this remind us how special it is to work in a town like Bedford. We continue the celebration of reading tomorrow at Barnes and Noble as part of the PTG Barnes and Noble Days. We will be reading at 12:00 and 12:15. We hope to see you there to help support our PTG.

As winter goes on and weather plays a factor, we have noticed an increase in parents dropping their children off at the front of the building. We want to take this time to remind you of a few things: 1. Please use the back parking lot for student drop off until the flag goes out at 7:55. 2. If you have missed parent drop off and need to use the front entrance then you must park your car and walk your child into the front entrance. If it is 8:00 you must also sign your child in, since they are now considered tardy.

Finally, 2nd Quarter Report Cards are now available for viewing. If you log on to the Parent Portal you should be able to view your child’s progress. If you don’t remember how to access the Parent Portal here are directions.

Have a Great Weekend,

Cheryl Daley, Principal

Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal

Upcoming Dates to Remember

Friday Jan. 26- Sunday Jan. 28	Barnes and Noble Days
Thursday, Feb. 8 4-5:30 PM 6-7:30 PM	Family Fun Night

News from PWS

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 have been sent home.
• 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

From the Superintendent

Bedford School District Deliberative Session February 6​

All registered voters in Bedford are invited to participate in the Bedford School District Deliberative Session on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Bedford High School Theater. Voters will discuss the Bedford School Board's Warrant, which included the proposed budget and a special article that would authorize an Energy Efficiency Feasibility Study of all six schools in the district. There is also a Citizen’s Petition Warrant Article regarding school lunch trays. The voters will either affirm or revise the School Board Warrant at this meeting. For reference, here is the full budget webpage.

Last Day Update

We have had five school cancellations this year so the current last day of school is Wednesday, June 20.

From the PTG

Panera & PTG Take a night off from cooking and join us at our Bedford PTG Night at Panera on Thursday February 1st.  Bring your Panera February Flyer anytime between 4-8pm to the Panera at Colby Court and enjoy a night out.  Thanks for supporting your Bedford PTG! Barnes and Noble Days with Bedford PTG THIS WEEKEND! January 26th - 28th join us at the Barnes and Noble Manchester location!  Go to Bedford PTG Barnes & Noble to see  the schedule of events.  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.  A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit our schools! Yankee Candle Our Yankee Candle fundraiser starts February 2nd!  Full color brochures will come home in backpacks (K-6) or are available in the front offices at Lurgio and BHS. Visit Bedford PTG Yankee Candle for more information and to order online to have it ship directly to your home, 40% of sales go back to the PT

From the Community

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Some students at Lurgio Middle School have come up with an idea to help support elementary age children as they learn to navigate the ZONES  of Regulation (as part of the Bedford NH guidance curriculum K-4).

Their idea is to organize and host a community event, where together, older students mentor younger students and their families, during the sing-a-long portions of a Disney favorite. We plan on showing the Disney movie “Frozen” as part of a leadership activity for the Students Against Destructive Decisions Club and students in the Life of a Lion Program. Please register attendees by clicking here.  Be sure to indicate the adult(s) who will supervise your child.

Space is limited and registration is encouraged.  Water and popcorn will be available.  Feel free to bring your own snacks!

"FROZEN"

What:   The Disney movie “Frozen”

When:   January 26 630pm-830pm

Where:   Lurgio Cafeteria

Who:   Elementary School Students accompanied by their parents

Meet the Bedford Boys and Girls Hockey Teams

The Bedford Bulldogs Boys and Girls Varsity Hockey Teams will hold a Meet and Greet Tomorrow Evening. Click on the link for more information.

Hockey Meet and Greet

Repeated News & Messages

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.

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