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PWS PrinciPal’s News
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PWS Families,
Once again we had an outstanding Grandparents’ Day this morning. It was a wonderful
Have a Great Weekend,Once again we had an outstanding Grandparents’ Day this morning. It was a wonderful
experience that was enjoyed by all. All of our visitors bring such great energy into the building.
We are so happy to share this experience with all of them. A special thank you to Jenny
Caouette, Sam Farrow, our custodians, the kitchen crew, and the countless PTG volunteers
who made this event so successful. We cannot wait for next year’s.
Next week, our third and fourth grade students will begin the NH SAS Assessments.
Please be aware of when your child will be taking theirs and make sure they get a good
night’s sleep and breakfast those days. We will be providing them with the best opportunities
for these assessments and plenty of mints to get them at their best.
We are looking forward to our Mother Son Event tonight. Let the games, dancing, and ice
cream eating begin!
Cheryl Daley (Principal)
Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Fri. May 4th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Mother Son Event
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Mon. May 7th - Tues May 15th
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3rd & 4th Grade NH SAS Assessments
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Wed. May 16th
6:00 PM
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Spring Concert
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Wed. May 23rd
9:00 AM
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Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
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Fri. May 25th
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Workshop Day - No School
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Mon. May 28th
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Memorial Day - No School
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Wed. May 30th
9:00 - 10:30 AM
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First Grade Orientation
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Fri. June 1st
9:00 - 10:00 AM
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Kindergarten Orientation
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News from PWS
Hannaford Supermarket Donation
Due to your support of Hannaford Helps Schools, our school received a $1,000 check which
will go to continued improvements on our PWS school yard. Thank you for continuing to put
your receipts in the Hannaford Helps Schools tower at the Jenkins Rd. location.
will go to continued improvements on our PWS school yard. Thank you for continuing to put
your receipts in the Hannaford Helps Schools tower at the Jenkins Rd. location.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Destination Imagination - Chipotle Fundraiser
The Bedford DI Global Finals teams are hosting a ONE FOR THE TEAMS fundraiser at
Chipotle next Monday, May 7th, 4-8PM. Be sure to tell the cashier you are there for the
fundraiser. No flyer required. Thank you for your support.
Box Tops For Education Program
The final collection for the year is on Monday, May 14, so please look for any BoxTops at
home and send them in to school. Also, check out the two graphs on the BoxTops Bulletin
Board showing our current year counts per grade and teacher. We thank everyone for your
continued support to help our teachers!
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.
The Bedford DI Global Finals teams are hosting a ONE FOR THE TEAMS fundraiser at
Chipotle next Monday, May 7th, 4-8PM. Be sure to tell the cashier you are there for the
fundraiser. No flyer required. Thank you for your support.
Box Tops For Education Program
The final collection for the year is on Monday, May 14, so please look for any BoxTops at
home and send them in to school. Also, check out the two graphs on the BoxTops Bulletin
Board showing our current year counts per grade and teacher. We thank everyone for your
continued support to help our teachers!
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.
Author Aaron Becker Visit
PWS is pleased to welcome author/illustrator Aaron Becker on Monday, May 14 courtesy of
Gibson's Bookstore in Concord. Mr. Becker will be sharing his new wordless book,
A Stone for Sasha with the 3rd and 4th grade students. We have long loved his other
wordless books: Journey, Quest, and Return and are excited to hear about the process of
writing a wordless book.
Gibson's Bookstore in Concord. Mr. Becker will be sharing his new wordless book,
A Stone for Sasha with the 3rd and 4th grade students. We have long loved his other
wordless books: Journey, Quest, and Return and are excited to hear about the process of
writing a wordless book.
"A wordless book?" you might ask. "Isn't that for much younger children? What is the point of
a wordless book?"
a wordless book?"
Mr. Becker's sophistication and imagination are inspirational and a great reminder for any age,
that thought can be represented in more than just words. It is the reader's task to "read" the
pages for detail and context, observing main characters, plot, setting, and dialog. Having read
these books many times, there is always something new to be found in the story of every
page. Readers of all ages will find the meaning of these stories within the context of their own
lives.
that thought can be represented in more than just words. It is the reader's task to "read" the
pages for detail and context, observing main characters, plot, setting, and dialog. Having read
these books many times, there is always something new to be found in the story of every
page. Readers of all ages will find the meaning of these stories within the context of their own
lives.
For more information about author/illustrator, Aaron Becker, please see his website.
Parent Coffee with the Facilitators
Join Special Educator Facilitators, Matt Munsey, Dan Mitchell, Pam Ilg, and Beth Purcell for a
Parent Information Coffee on Wednesday, May 9th from 8:30- 9:30am at the SAU Office
(103 County Rd). The topic of the discussion will be transitioning from the elementary schools
to McKelvie. Please come with your questions and for good conversation and company.
Parent Information Coffee on Wednesday, May 9th from 8:30- 9:30am at the SAU Office
(103 County Rd). The topic of the discussion will be transitioning from the elementary schools
to McKelvie. Please come with your questions and for good conversation and company.
From the Superintendent
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!
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
Staff Appreciation will be held at PWS during the week of May 7-11, 2018. The PTG has a
few things planned to make this week extra special for our staff, which will include a selection
of raffle items. We would still like a few more raffle items so if you, or your business, is
interested in making a donation, please contact Kelly O'Donnell (kellydurrigan@comcast.net)
as soon as possible. Thank you!
BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK EVENT SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD, 9:30AM
AT BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL –
Friday May 4th is the deadline to get your swag bag and reduced adult registrant price!
REGISTER NOW before the adult price increases to $30 and swag bags will NOT be
available after May 4th. All those registered on or before May 4th will be eligible to win a $100
Copper Door Gift Certificate.
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 to be a volunteer.
Check out our website for our new shorter 2 mile course and all things Color Blast!
DISTRICT YEAR IN REVIEW COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Join the Bedford PTG for two upcoming community meetings, first with Principals from all six
of our schools on Tuesday, 5/15 and then with Superintendent McGee on Wednesday, 5/30.
Both meetings will be held at BCTV starting at 9:30AM. We are looking to the community for
topic ideas you’d like to hear discussed. Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by 5/9 with
your questions/comments.
FISHER CATS DISCOUNTED TICKETS
Join the PTG for a fun family afternoon with the Fisher Cats on May 20th. Arrive early for the
High Five Tunnel and stay late to run the bases.
Click HERE for more information and to order DISCOUNTED tickets. Return order form with
check payable to NH Fisher Cats to school by May 11th. Tickets will be available at the Will
Call window on 5/20.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STAND BY ME
Lurgio Middle School is hosting the 29th year of Stand By Me on Friday, May 18th @ SNHU.
This event, for all seventh grade students and their parents/guardians, is in need of volunteers
to help the day run smoothly. Since 7th grade families are participating in the event we are
looking for volunteers from other grades to help. Various shifts and volunteer opportunities
available, please click HERE for more information and to sign up to volunteer.
SCHOOL SUPPLY KIT PROGRAM UPDATE
Due to unforeseen circumstances with our supplier, PTG will be unable to offer pre-purchased
school supply kits to families for 2018/19 school year. Teachers will still provide supply lists
that families can utilize to shop on their own for supplies before the start of the school year.
Please note that we will be working on finding an alternative and we hope to re-introduce this
program next spring for 2019/20 school year supplies. Thank you for your understanding as
we continue to work to find the best supplier to meet Bedford School District’s needs.
Staff Appreciation will be held at PWS during the week of May 7-11, 2018. The PTG has a
few things planned to make this week extra special for our staff, which will include a selection
of raffle items. We would still like a few more raffle items so if you, or your business, is
interested in making a donation, please contact Kelly O'Donnell (kellydurrigan@comcast.net)
as soon as possible. Thank you!
BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK EVENT SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD, 9:30AM
AT BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL –
Friday May 4th is the deadline to get your swag bag and reduced adult registrant price!
REGISTER NOW before the adult price increases to $30 and swag bags will NOT be
available after May 4th. All those registered on or before May 4th will be eligible to win a $100
Copper Door Gift Certificate.
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 to be a volunteer.
Check out our website for our new shorter 2 mile course and all things Color Blast!
DISTRICT YEAR IN REVIEW COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Join the Bedford PTG for two upcoming community meetings, first with Principals from all six
of our schools on Tuesday, 5/15 and then with Superintendent McGee on Wednesday, 5/30.
Both meetings will be held at BCTV starting at 9:30AM. We are looking to the community for
topic ideas you’d like to hear discussed. Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by 5/9 with
your questions/comments.
FISHER CATS DISCOUNTED TICKETS
Join the PTG for a fun family afternoon with the Fisher Cats on May 20th. Arrive early for the
High Five Tunnel and stay late to run the bases.
Click HERE for more information and to order DISCOUNTED tickets. Return order form with
check payable to NH Fisher Cats to school by May 11th. Tickets will be available at the Will
Call window on 5/20.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STAND BY ME
Lurgio Middle School is hosting the 29th year of Stand By Me on Friday, May 18th @ SNHU.
This event, for all seventh grade students and their parents/guardians, is in need of volunteers
to help the day run smoothly. Since 7th grade families are participating in the event we are
looking for volunteers from other grades to help. Various shifts and volunteer opportunities
available, please click HERE for more information and to sign up to volunteer.
SCHOOL SUPPLY KIT PROGRAM UPDATE
Due to unforeseen circumstances with our supplier, PTG will be unable to offer pre-purchased
school supply kits to families for 2018/19 school year. Teachers will still provide supply lists
that families can utilize to shop on their own for supplies before the start of the school year.
Please note that we will be working on finding an alternative and we hope to re-introduce this
program next spring for 2019/20 school year supplies. Thank you for your understanding as
we continue to work to find the best supplier to meet Bedford School District’s needs.
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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
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
Book Donation Drive
Hello! We are Sydney Leyden and Aubrey Patrick, members of the For'Word Momentum Club
at Bedford High School. The club focuses on collecting books for underprivileged children in
the Manchester School District. We have done a book drive every year and would like to
continue the tradition, but we need your help! We would love it if we could partake in a book
drive at Peter Woodbury Elementary School during the months of April and May to collect
books for the drive. Reading is a fundamental skill to improve a child's language, expand their
vocabulary, and improve attention span and comprehension. We are hoping that students and
staff can donate some gently used children's books for the kindergarten students of Beech
Street Elementary School in Manchester so they can be privileged with their own books.
at Bedford High School. The club focuses on collecting books for underprivileged children in
the Manchester School District. We have done a book drive every year and would like to
continue the tradition, but we need your help! We would love it if we could partake in a book
drive at Peter Woodbury Elementary School during the months of April and May to collect
books for the drive. Reading is a fundamental skill to improve a child's language, expand their
vocabulary, and improve attention span and comprehension. We are hoping that students and
staff can donate some gently used children's books for the kindergarten students of Beech
Street Elementary School in Manchester so they can be privileged with their own books.
Thank you,
Aubrey Patrick and Sydney Leyden
BHS For'Word Momentum Club
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