May 18, 2018

PWS PrinciPal’s News

PWS Families,

As the days wind down and the weather gets better, the students’ excitement has grown.
But, everyone knows there is still much work left to be done so they continue to work hard to
accomplish all that they set out to do this school year.
During the day Wednesday, Mrs. Cassamassino arranged for our second and third grade

students to participate in a STEAM Museum. Students visited the multipurpose room in groups
to explore the various activities related to science, technology, engineering, the arts and math
brought by Mobile Ed Productions. They played with plasma, created music, built structures,
coded Ozobots, worked together to build a roman arch and so much more. You can check out
our Facebook page or Instagram page for photos.  Thank you to the PTG for funding this
wonderful program and to the parent volunteers who took time to help at the stations.
On Wednesday night we had a wonderful performance by our fourth grade chorus and

strings club. The students in these clubs worked very hard all year to put together this

entertaining, touching, and talented event. Congratulations and thanks go out to Mrs. Curran

for her work with the chorus and Mrs. Anderson with the Strings Club.

We look forward to seeing many of you next Wednesday at our Volunteer Appreciation

Breakfast. We hope you can make it so that we may show you how grateful we are for all that

you do.
Finally, please remember that this month we are collecting Cans of Pasta with Meat in

support of the Bedford Food Pantry. The bin will be in the lobby for the remainder of May.
Thank you for your continued support.

Have a Great Weekend,

Cheryl Daley (Principal)

Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)

Upcoming Dates to Remember

Wed. May 23rd 9:00 AM	Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Fri. May 25th	Workshop Day No  School
Mon. May 28th	Memorial Day No School
Wed. May 30th 9:00 - 10:30 AM	First Grade Orientation
Fri. June 1st 9:00 - 10:00 AM	Kindergarten Orientation
Thurs. June 7th	Field Day
Fri. June 8th	Field Day Rain Day

News from PWS

Destination Imagination Fundraiser - Duct Tape Mr. Mitchell to the Wall!

As you know two of our DI teams are fundraising to help defray the cost of traveling to Knoxville, TN later this month. They have a very creative fundraising idea - for just $1, a student can buy a strip of duct tape to tape Mr. Mitchell to the wall. Teachers will be collecting the $1 and will write the student's name on a list to receive the strip of duct tape at a date TBD. Students may buy a maximum of 5 strips. Please help us make this a successful fundraiser for our teams.

Here’s an idea of what it may look like:


Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast:
Hi PWS Volunteers!
You are invited to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast coming up on Wed May 23rd
at 9AM in the PWS cafeteria. Whether your volunteering has been minimal or you spend much of your life at PWS, we would LOVE to see you there!! During the program there will be entertainment by some of our adorable 1st graders and we will have a breakfast prepared by our very own PWS staff. Young children are always welcome. Available positions for next year will also be reviewed. Thanks so much for your help this year and making PWS such an amazing community!

Request for Yarn:
Do you have any yarn hanging around? The recess monitors would love any yarn you are
looking to get rid of as finger-knitting has become a very popular indoor recess activity with
our students. There will be a donation bin located under the volunteer sign-in table near the
front office. Thank you!

From the Superintendent
Tick Control Treatment
Todd Zollman (Director of Maintenance) has informed the elementary schools that tick control treatment was done this week (after school hours) for our playgrounds.

Special Education Parent Involvement Survey 2018
Do you have a student with an IEP? Please complete the New Hampshire Department of
Education’s annual Parent Involvement survey! Paper copies are in the mail to you, or you can complete the survey at www.NHParent.com by June 15, 2018. Share your feedback! Your responses help us continue to improve. Thank you for your time and participation!

From the PTG
BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 24TH!
REGISTER NOW
Our event is scheduled for SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD, 9:30AM at the BHS campus – Over 680 runners registered, don’t miss your chance to get in on the colorful fun. Have you signed your kids up to run and are planning to be there to cheer them on? We could use your help as a volunteer! Click here for volunteer opportunities. Check out our website for our new shorter 2 mile course and all things Color Blast!

COFFEE WITH SUPERINTENDENT CHIP MCGEE
Join the Bedford PTG for a “Year in Review” with Superintendent McGee on Wednesday, 5/30 starting at 9:30am at BCTV (10 Meetinghouse Rd – behind the Town Hall). This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have about the Bedford School District. Children always welcome to attend.

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPALS VIDEO LINK
If you were not able to attend our Coffee with the Principals event, you can watch the presentation by following this link, https://tinyurl.com/PTG-Mtg-with-Principals5-15-18

BHS GRADUATION SEAT RAFFLE!!!
The PTG is raffling off FOUR sets of four seats in the front two center rows of the bleachers. These seats will be reserved just for you. Winners will also receive one reserved parking space on campus! $20/Entry or 6 Entries for $100 Winners will be drawn & announced on June 7th. Simply fill out the number of entries you'd like to make and return with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG” to BHS school office by JUNE 6th.
*All funds raised through this raffle support programming & events in Bedford schools*
Grad Seat Raffle Form

BHS PARKING SPACE RAFFLE!!!
$10 Donation Per Entry The PTG is raffling off TWO prime guaranteed parking spaces in the top lot for the 2018-2019 school year. You must have a valid license and a vehicle sometime during the 2018-2019 school year to be eligible to WIN! Simply fill out the number of entries you'd like to make and return with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG” to BHS school office by June 13th. Winners will be notified before the end of the year.
*All funds raised through this raffle support programming & events in Bedford schools*
Raffle form

From the Community
Now Accepting Bedford School District “HALL of FAME” Nominations

The Bedford School District has been recognized as one of the most exceptional school districts in the state. This recognition and distinction would not be possible without the many citizens, educators, students and volunteers that over the years have built, maintained and enhanced the mission and the values of our school district. We invite you to nominate individuals who exemplify the spirit of our district along with those who have gone above and beyond in making Bedford an extraordinary school district in all aspects. Please go to the Bedford Hall of Fame link here found on the BHS homepage for details and nominate someone who should be recognized for their contributions! Nominations for this year’s class will be accepted through July 15, 2018.

Our inaugural class 2017 included:
William Greiner
Dennis Pope
Ann Remus
Tim Mayes
William Whitmore
Susan Mullen


Repeated News and Messages
First Grade Orientation
On Wednesday, May 30th from 9:00- 10:30 we will be having an orientation for all incoming first graders and their parents in the Peter Woodbury School Multi-Purpose Room. At this time, all students that need a reading screening for placement will be tested. Tours of the school will also be given on this day. Parents and students will take part in different aspects of this orientation so please walk your child to the library for fun filled activities. There will be staff to help with directions.

If you have an incoming first grader or know someone who does please RSVP to vanarsdells@sau25.net by Wednesday, May 23rd. If you cannot attend an alternative time for your child to be screened will be scheduled.

Kindergarten Orientation
On Friday, June 1st from 9:00 - 10:00 we will be having an information session for all incoming kindergarten parents in the Peter Woodbury School Multi-Purpose room. Children are welcome but not necessary. If you do need to bring your child, we will have activities set up for them.

If you have an incoming kindergartener or know someone who does please RSVP to
vanarsdells@sau25.net by Wednesday, May 23rd. We are excited for all the new kindergarteners who will be joining us in the fall. We look forward to continuing our partnership between home and school.

4th to 5th Grade Band Information Night
The McKelvie Music Department will be touring the elementary schools on Tuesday, May 22nd. There will be a Band Information Night on Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:00pm in the McKelvie Cafeteria. On this night parents will receive information about sign-ups and instrument rentals. There will also be instruments for students to view and hold. Please email Christa Wickham at wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.

Destination Imagination - Shoes, Bags & Belt Drive Starts Monday
Bedford DI is having a special drive through Ecosmith Recyclers. From now until May 25th, you can donate all your old shoes, bags and belts (any condition) in the marked boxes in our school lobby. The items must be placed in a special blue bag. This is a great way to get your spring cleaning under way, while helping raise funds for the teams heading to Global Finals in Knoxville, TN. Just a reminder: clothing, fabrics, stuffed animals etc. can always be donated in the bin in the parking lot. We appreciate your support. For more info, contact bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com.