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PWS PrinciPal’s News
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PWS Families,
The Book Fair is set up and the excitement in the building is growing. We love seeing the
pictures of the pets that are coming in. We are sure that this year’s Book Fair will be the best
one yet. Thank you to all the PTG volunteers, led by Kerri Sullivan, who have worked
tirelessly over the past few days to get this event up and running.
pictures of the pets that are coming in. We are sure that this year’s Book Fair will be the best
one yet. Thank you to all the PTG volunteers, led by Kerri Sullivan, who have worked
tirelessly over the past few days to get this event up and running.
We want to thank the parents for walking students into the school after 7:50 am. This
definitely helps with the safety of students and parents in the front parking lot. Again,
safety is our most important priority.
definitely helps with the safety of students and parents in the front parking lot. Again,
safety is our most important priority.
We attended Jessica Lahey’s talk on Wednesday night. She talked about the importance of
talking to children about their effort as opposed to test and academic scores. Since that
discussion we have focused our messages to students to be more like “Wow, you are really
putting great effort into that!” and “It is important to always do the best you can!” If you
were unable to attend this presentation we encourage you to go to her website and look
through the many resource there. www.jessicalahey.com
talking to children about their effort as opposed to test and academic scores. Since that
discussion we have focused our messages to students to be more like “Wow, you are really
putting great effort into that!” and “It is important to always do the best you can!” If you
were unable to attend this presentation we encourage you to go to her website and look
through the many resource there. www.jessicalahey.com
Have a great weekend,
Cheryl Daley (Principal)
Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Tuesday, April 3
6:00 - 7:00 PM
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Parent Forum with Superintendent Chip McGee
PWS Multi Purpose Room
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Friday, April 13
6:00- 8:00 PM
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PWS Father Daughter Dance
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News from PWS
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING
Scholastic Book Fair Paws for Books…Come. Stay. Read a Great Tale will take place
April 2nd-5th at all elementary and McKelvie schools.
April 2nd-5th at all elementary and McKelvie schools.
The schedule for PWS is as follows:
Monday, April 2nd 7:45am-3:30pm
Tuesday, April 3rd 7:45am-4:00pm
Wednesday, April 4th 7:45am-3:30pm
Thursday, April 5th 7:45am-6:30pm with brief story times at 4:00pm, 5:00pm & 6:00 pm
Friday, April 6th 7:45 am-10:00 am
From the Yearbook Team:
PWS Yearbooks are now available for pre-order via the link below for $22. Pre-
orders are due by April 11th. Only a limited amount of yearbooks will be available
after the pre-order deadline. Yearbooks will be delivered to students during the last
week of school. If you have any questions, please email Kelly O’Donnell at:
kellydurrigan@comcast.net
From the Superintendent
2018-19 School Calendar
The School Board has approved the 2018-19 School Calendar. Please note that there is a
substantial change for 2018-19. The district will shift from tracking days to tracking hours. As
a result, the last day of school for 2018-19 will be no later than June 13 and could be as early
as June 6. The first five snow days, if needed, will be made up by students at the end of the
year. Any snow days beyond five days will not need to be made up by students. This should
bring some more predictability to the end of the year for families.
substantial change for 2018-19. The district will shift from tracking days to tracking hours. As
a result, the last day of school for 2018-19 will be no later than June 13 and could be as early
as June 6. The first five snow days, if needed, will be made up by students at the end of the
year. Any snow days beyond five days will not need to be made up by students. This should
bring some more predictability to the end of the year for families.
Screenagers - Wednesday April 4 at 6 PM
In case you missed it or want to bring your spouse or friend, there will be another viewing of
Screenagers. It is on Wednesday April 4th at 6 PM at St Elizabeth’s in the Gym. The McKelvie
guidance team will be hosting this event.
Screenagers. It is on Wednesday April 4th at 6 PM at St Elizabeth’s in the Gym. The McKelvie
guidance team will be hosting this event.
From the PTG
COLOR BLAST REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!! This year our route is shorter and great
for everyone in your family!
Our 2018 Color Blast is scheduled for Sunday, June 3rd at 9:30AM. Click here to register and
visit our Color Blast Fun Run website for event details including sponsorship and
volunteering opportunities. Join us for a colorful day of fun in support of the Bedford PTG and
the Bedford School District!
for everyone in your family!
Our 2018 Color Blast is scheduled for Sunday, June 3rd at 9:30AM. Click here to register and
visit our Color Blast Fun Run website for event details including sponsorship and
volunteering opportunities. Join us for a colorful day of fun in support of the Bedford PTG and
the Bedford School District!
INTERESTED IN GETTING MORE INVOLVED WITH PTG AND BEDFORD SCHOOLS?
PTG has some exciting District and Board positions open for next school year (2018/19).
Open roles include District Support, Gift Wrap, School Supplies, and Co-Barnes and Noble;
along with shadows for 2 Board roles, Treasurer and VP Publicity. If you have interest in any
of these roles or would like to learn more please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by April 9th.
Open roles include District Support, Gift Wrap, School Supplies, and Co-Barnes and Noble;
along with shadows for 2 Board roles, Treasurer and VP Publicity. If you have interest in any
of these roles or would like to learn more please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by April 9th.
YANKEE CANDLE - ONLINE EXTENSION UNTIL MAY 15TH
Thank you to all who participated in the Yankee Candle Fundraiser. If you missed it, no need
to worry! We are extending the fundraiser online until May 15th. Candles make a great gift for
Easter, Mother's Day or any fun Spring gathering! Click here and enter 999965479 in the
Group # Box to shop.*** 40% of sales go back to our schools! ***
Thank you to all who participated in the Yankee Candle Fundraiser. If you missed it, no need
to worry! We are extending the fundraiser online until May 15th. Candles make a great gift for
Easter, Mother's Day or any fun Spring gathering! Click here and enter 999965479 in the
Group # Box to shop.*** 40% of sales go back to our schools! ***
PANERA & PTG
Take a night off from cooking and join us at our Bedford PTG Night at Panera (Colby Court)
on Thursday, April 5th anytime between 4-8pm. Be sure to bring your Panera Flyer with you.
on Thursday, April 5th anytime between 4-8pm. Be sure to bring your Panera Flyer with you.
From the Community
BHS Prom Fundraiser Part 2
If you would like to pre-order a box of Krispy Kreme donuts please follow this link:
Krispy Kreme Prom Fundraiser Orders can be picked up before or after school Friday,
March 30th at BHS or at March Madness in the BHS gym on Saturday, March 31.
Krispy Kreme Prom Fundraiser Orders can be picked up before or after school Friday,
March 30th at BHS or at March Madness in the BHS gym on Saturday, March 31.
Repeated News & Messages
School Start Time
Hopefully winter is behind us and we can get back to a consistent schedule without
unexpected snow days and delays. As we move towards more normalcy we want to remind
you that the school start time is 8:00 AM. Students must be in their class at 8:00 AM or they
will be marked as tardy.
unexpected snow days and delays. As we move towards more normalcy we want to remind
you that the school start time is 8:00 AM. Students must be in their class at 8:00 AM or they
will be marked as tardy.
The number of tardy students has started to increase so we want to take this opportunity to
remind everyone of the importance of students starting on time. The climate of the classroom
is set at the beginning of the day and it is important for all students to experience the morning
meetings and other routines teachers have in place to transition from home to school. Thank
you for your assistance with this.
remind everyone of the importance of students starting on time. The climate of the classroom
is set at the beginning of the day and it is important for all students to experience the morning
meetings and other routines teachers have in place to transition from home to school. Thank
you for your assistance with this.
Safety Updates
Thank you to all the parents that follow the morning safety procedures by parking their cars
and walking their students into the school. In saying that, several parents have expressed
concerns about morning traffic in the front of the school. Please remember that all students
should be dropped off at the back of the building between 7:30 am and 7:50 am. If you arrive
after this time, and the flag is up, then pull to the front of the building, park your car, and walk
your child(ren) in. It is not safe for students to be dropped off in the parking lot, or the lanes
with coming and going traffic. We really appreciate your assistance with this.
and walking their students into the school. In saying that, several parents have expressed
concerns about morning traffic in the front of the school. Please remember that all students
should be dropped off at the back of the building between 7:30 am and 7:50 am. If you arrive
after this time, and the flag is up, then pull to the front of the building, park your car, and walk
your child(ren) in. It is not safe for students to be dropped off in the parking lot, or the lanes
with coming and going traffic. We really appreciate your assistance with this.
Students sometimes forget their lunch, snow gear, sneakers, etc. Since you are such great
parents you sometimes come and drop off your child's items. We will now have our
receptionist, Mrs. Assetta, take the items and make sure they get to your child. Instructional
time is very precious and we want to protect this. Thanks again for all your support.
parents you sometimes come and drop off your child's items. We will now have our
receptionist, Mrs. Assetta, take the items and make sure they get to your child. Instructional
time is very precious and we want to protect this. Thanks again for all your support.
