June 15, 2018
PWS Families,
The excitement of the end of the year is filling the halls of PWS. The end of the year parties have begun and it is great to have so many parent visitors every day. The Kindergarteners are busy preparing for their Recognition. We cannot wait to hear their beautiful songs. Earlier today, we had our fourth grade BBQ. Thank you to all the parent volunteers who came out and helped make this event so special for our fourth graders and their families. Also, thank you to the Bedford Men's Club for their help in preparing the food.
Earlier this week, the Bedford graduating Seniors, who attended PWS, came back for a visit and a final clap out. This is one of our favorite events. We are not sure who is more excited the students or seniors. It is always so nice to see how our former students have grown up so nicely. We are sure it will feel like no time at all before our current students are graduating Seniors as well.
We are keeping a close eye on the weather for this Monday. The reports call for extreme heat. Please know, that if necessary, we will reduce recesses to limit the children's exposure to the heat. Please consider sending extra water in with your child to help them deal with the heat forecasted.
Finally, this will be our last blog of the year, so we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you. Thank you for the opportunity to educate your child. Thank you for the support that you have shown us. Thank you for the time you have put in to making PWS such a special place. This has been a remarkable year that wouldn't have been possible with out our incredible students, teachers, staff, and families. To our departing families: We will miss you, but you will always be part of PWS, come back and visit us any time!
Thank You and Have a Great Summer,
Cheryl Daley (Principal)
Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)
Upcoming Dates to Remember
| Tues. June 19 | Kindergarten Recognition- 9:00 AM |
| Wed. June 20th | Last Day of School- No Kindergarten
4th Grade Clap Out- 9:00
Grades 1-3 Move Up Day- 9:30
Dismissal- 12:20 |
News from PWS
Summer Skills Workbooks
Many parents are looking for ways to keep their child's academic skills sharp over the summer. If you would like to do this, we recommend using the Summer Skills Sharpeners Book from Tri-C Publication. You should order your child's current grade level if you choose to order.
http://www.summerskills.com/books
Destination Imagination Says Thank You!
Bedford DI would like to thank everyone for their support during their recent fundraising efforts to help cover the cost of getting 8 teams to Global Final in Knoxville, TN. The blue bag shoe drive is over, but you may continue to drop your shoes and clothing donations in the Ecosmith bins, in any school parking lot, 356 days a year.
Note from Our Nurse, Mrs. Ewing
HEALTH OFFICE NOTICE
June 11, 2018
Dear Parents,
Please remember to pick up all medications from the Health Office before the end of the school year. This includes inhalers, epi-pens, prescription medication and all over-the-counter medications. Medications CANNOT be stored at school over the summer and CANNOT be sent home with children; any medications that are not picked up will be discarded. As a reminder, updated physician’s orders, parent permission forms for medication and Allergy Packets are required at the beginning of each school year. Feel free to pick them up now for next year (they can also be downloaded from the school website). Also, if your child will be moving on to McKelvie, a current physical and up-to-date immunization record are required upon entry. I will be in the Health Office through dismissal on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Please call me with any questions at 622-0431, x 24215. Thank you. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!!
Alexandra Ewing RN, School Nurse
Bedford Education Foundation
SAVE THE DATE
BEF Fall Gala Celebration
Honoring Bedford Schools' Champion, Bill Greiner
Featuring musical performances by the Ross A. Lurgio Jazz Band
We will be selling individual tickets as well as tables!
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
The Bedford Education Foundation welcomes the energy of new volunteers! Please be in touch by sending an email to info@befnh.org for more information about volunteering with the foundation or attending the upcoming event.
From the Superintendent
From the PTG
PTG THANK YOU
As we close out another school year, the Bedford PTG would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to all of our volunteers who selflessly give their time, talents and donations to support our events throughout the school year. It is due to our amazing volunteers that we can provide so many enriching programs to Bedford students.
BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK THANK YOU - The Bedford PTG Color Blast was an amazing success and we want to extend a huge thank you to all of the participants as well as the many volunteers who made the event outstanding! Check out our FACEBOOK page for some great pictures.
PTG COORDINATOR OPPORTUNITES FOR 2018/19:
Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer next year? The PTG has several district level positions available…
District Gift Wrap Coordinator-Work with PTG VP Fundraising and our current Gift Wrap supplier (Meadow Farms) to set up and organize the fundraiser. Coordinate with school level coordinators the distribution, collection and processing of order forms.
Elementary Level Opportunities Reaching Kids (O.R.K.) Coordinator -Responsible for coordinating the O.R.K. programming (such as Eyes On Owls, Tanglewood Marionettes & Bat Presentations) at Memorial, Peter Woodbury,AND Riddle Brook elementary schools. Track programing and budget, ensure payment delivery, and communicate within and between all 3 elementary schools.
District Book Fair Coordinator - Work with school level coordinators and Scholastic to organize the Spring book fair. Keep school coordinators informed of budgets and other book fair details. Assist with book fair deposits to bank. Prior book fair experience helpful but not necessary.
If you are interested in any of these roles or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com
Color Blast Co-Coordinator: Get in on the Colorful Fun and be part of planning this amazing community event!! This is intended to be a shared role and is supported by a committee. The Color Blast Coordinator is responsible for the overall organization and execution of the PTG Color Blast Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser. Overall duties include organizing meetings, ensuring committee is on task, assisting as needed with specific event tasks; like registration, sponsorship, and expense tracking.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER AND STAY TUNED FOR SOME EXCITING PTG SPONSORED EVENTS/PROGRAMS COMING IN 2018/19!
From the Community
Repeated News & Messages
BHS Girls’ Basketball Clinic
The BHS girls’ basketball team will be hosting a series of skills clinics on Thursday evenings in July. (The first one is actually on June 28th.) The clinics are for any girls entering 3rd through 9th grade and no basketball experience is required. Please see THIS FLYER for more information.
5th Grade Band Information and Sign Up
If you missed the McKelvie Band Information Night on Wednesday, May 23rd, please click here to view the information and the sign up form. Please email Christa Wickham at wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.
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
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