September 21, 2018
PWS Families,
Last night's Open House was an amazing success. It was great to see you all come back to school to discover your child's classroom and support our Book Fair. The energy of the evening was still in the building this morning. The number of parents who attended our information session last night well exceeded our expectations. Thank you to those who came and made the presentation such a success. If you attended please take a moment to fill out THIS SURVEY and give us some feedback. If you were unable to attend our presentation, we discussed the following topics:
- What a Morning Meeting and Responsive Classroom look like
- The District Attendance policy
- Homework Expectations
- Administration Communication with Parents
- Building Independence in Students
As we walked around the school this week, it was evident that the students were focused and that classes are in full academic swing. It has been so impressive to see the level of respect from the students. We have seen first graders walking quietly in the halls, second graders using the Buddy Bench at recess, third graders working collaboratively in groups, and fourth graders helping out the younger students and being excellent role models. All of these examples make us hopeful and excited for an excellent school year.
Finally, thank you all for support of this year's Book Fair. At last count we sold over $7000 worth of books. These profits will go right back in to making PWS an amazing school to learn, work, and come to everyday. Thank you to Keri Sullivan and the PTG Volunteers for making this a success.
Cheryl Daley (Principal)
Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)
Upcoming Dates to Remember
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| Fri. Sept. 28 | Room Parent Lunch |
| Tues. Oct. 2 | Picture Day |
| Mon. Oct. 8 | No School - Columbus Day |
| Sun. Oct. 14 | Schoolyard Clean up Day |
News from PWS
Destination Imagination Info Night
Destination Imagination Info Night for K-8 will be held on Tuesday, September 25th at 7PM in Room 17 of McKelvie Intermediate School. This is for all new parents who are interested in hearing more about the program. Returning families can register their children here. Registration closes on Friday, October 5th, 2018. Destination Imagination is an extra curricular activity that relies on parent volunteers. There is no guarantee that your child will be placed on a team, but we work very hard to place every child who registers. For more info on this wonderful program offered by our district, please check out www.nh-di.org or contact our coordinator, Marie Russell at bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com
From the PTG
MEET THE PRINCIPALS EVENT SEPTEMBER 27TH: You are invited to join the PTG and the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Coffee with the Principals" event on Thursday, September 27th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at BCTV (10 Meetinghouse Road). This is a great opportunity to hear what each school has in store for the year. There will be a Q & A following the presentation. Light refreshments will be served and your young children are welcome to attend.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION with Interim Superintendent Mike Fournier: Hosted by the PTG, Interim Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you to “Coffee and Conversation”, Thursday, October 11th, 9:30am at BCTV (10 Meetinghouse Road)…LIMITED SEATING-RSVP REQUIRED.
This will be a small, informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings.
In order to be more interactive and personal, seating is limited so you must RSVP here… Coffee And Conversation if you wish to attend.
This will be a discussion based gathering, so questions and comments will be encouraged.
Additional get-togethers with Mr. Fournier will take place throughout the school year if you are unable to attend or seats are no longer available.
ONLINE VOLUNTEER FORM: The Bedford PTG is excited to introduce a new, faster, paperless way to share your information for volunteering for Bedford Schools. Instead of sending home a paper volunteer form to fill out and return, we will now offer a Volunteer Google Form for each school. To access the form click HERE, or check school websites, or the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under helpful links/forms.
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS:
Through Donations and Fundraisers the PTG helps fund…
For our Students…Author Visits, Motivational Speakers, Science Programs, Musical Performers and much more
For our Community…Principal Winter Reading Night, Seniors Day, New Family Welcome and many other community focused events.
For our Staff…Staff Appreciation, Library Donations, Nurse Donations and more.
Click HERE for more program information.
We couldn’t do it without your continued support. Please consider a donation to the PTG either via PayPal on our website www.bedfordptg.org or a send a check payable to Bedford PTG in the support envelopes that have been sent home (K-8). Thank You!
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Looking for quality gift wrap, everyday gifts, tote bags, and gourmet mixes? Our popular Gifts, Wrap & More fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students next week with ordering details. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to order online. 40% of sales go back to our schools. This sale runs from Friday 9/28-Friday 10/12. More details coming soon.
NEW FAMILY WELCOME- If you recently moved to Bedford or are sending your first child to a Bedford School, you’re welcome to attend Bedford School District’s New Family Welcome hosted by the Bedford PTG on October 4th, from 9:30-10:30am or 6:30-7:30pm, at the Bedford Public Library.
Representatives from each school will be available to answer questions, provide school and town information, share opportunities on how you can be involved, and welcome you into our community.
Please RSVP to psvdm617@gmail.com and specify if you will attend the morning or evening session.
From the Community
BEF Fall Fundraiser
Buy your tickets now!
Bedford Education Foundation (BEF) Annual Fall Fundraiser
Saturday, October 20, 2018, 7 PM @ Noah's Event Center in Bedford, featuring the RAL Jazz Band and Mr. Michael Fournier as our Master of Ceremonies!
Tickets are limited and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Find more information about the Bedford Education Foundation on our website, or follow us on Facebook. If you have questions or would like to get involved, please email info@befnh.org.
Repeated News & Messages
Hannaford Helps Program
Once again you have the opportunity to help our school by simply buying your groceries. The Hannaford Helps program will donate a portion of sales back to our school. All you have to do is shop at either of the Bedford Hannaford locations, and insert your Hannaford Helps Slip into the tower. A flyer is available at school with more information on how you can participate along with a list of eligible products or you can visit http://www.hannaford.com/helpsschools
Save the Date for a Growth Mindset workshop for parents
On Wednesday, September 26th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Memorial School library please join us for an informational workshop.
Helping Your Child Cope with Stress: The Power of Growth Mindset
Find out how to help your child develop the perseverance and resilience necessary to achieve in school and thrive in life.
Presenters: Hannah C. Mariotti, MA, LMHC, Sarah Wagner, M.Ed, School Psychologist Educational Consultant, Beacon Coaching and Consulting, LLC
If you are interested please fill out this form: Sign Up
School Yard Spruce Up
Our Daly Garden and school yard are in need of an update. The beds will be reconfigured in the spring in honor of our anniversary, the cottage needs to be painted, loam needs to be moved, shrubs planted, and other projects. If you have a tractor or BobCat that could assist in the heavy lifting and movement of loam it would be appreciated. Please plan to join us Sunday, October 14 for a day of community!
The school yard was created through private funding and grants, and the wonderful collaboration of teachers, parents, and community members. It is the only School Yard of its kind in New England. We look forward to your help in sustaining it. Watch for more information regarding times.
Please contact Mrs. Beltramo (beltramom@sau25.net) if can help with equipment or if you have any questions.
BHS Book Drive
Sydney and Megan Leyden, BHS students, will be running a book drive to benefit the Manchester, NH Reach Out and Read Program from September 17th-28th. Gently used children's books would be greatly appreciated. The donation box will be set up near the front office.
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