January 18, 2019
PWS Families,
Today we held our annual Peter Woodbury School Spelling Bee. Twelve of our fourth graders brought their best spelling abilities to the table. After 18 intense rounds of spelling, Arjun Puninchittaya was our winner and Harshil Puvvadi was our Runner Up. Congratulations to them and to all the participants. They should all feel proud for their hard work and determination during this competition.
A reminder that our annual Family Fun Night is coming up in just a few weeks. More information can be found below, as well as a sign up to volunteer. Many adults are needed to make this event a success. Thank you for considering giving some of your time.
Second quarter report cards will be available on our parent portal starting next Friday. A reminder that report cards are not sent home, but rather are available to you online. Please follow the link for information on how to access these report cards.
Accessing Report Card via PowerSchool Parent Portal
Finally, we recognize there are times when you may have to drop your child off through the front entrance. Thank you for parking and walking your child in. However, we do request that you do not walk your child down to their classroom after signing them in. We would be more than happy to walk your child to their classroom if needed, but we are trying to limit the amount of people in the building. Thank you for your help and cooperation with this.
Have a Great Weekend, Enjoy the Snow, and Go Pats!
Cheryl Daley (Principal)
Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)
Upcoming Dates to Remember
| Monday, January 21 | No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Thursday, January 24 | PTG Principals' Winter Read |
| January 25 & 26 | PTG Barnes and Noble Days |
News from PWS
Fourth Grade Strings Club
We are pleased to announce that we will be offering a Strings Club to fourth grade students. If you are interested in signing up for this free opportunity please print, complete, and send in the sign up form linked below. Forms are due by Friday, January 24 and class size is limited.
Peter Woodbury Family Fun Night
Peter Woodbury School invites you to our annual Family Fun Night on Thursday, February 7th (with a snow day of Thursday, February 21st). Our theme this year will be Growing Inside… Out - in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the PWS Community School Yard. Games and activities, for all ages, will be offered throughout the school for students and families to engage in and have fun. Each classroom will donate a unique theme basket to raffle off that night. Our popular teacher raffle will be there too! The night will also include a book walk. A Book Walk is set up on the idea of musical chairs. Kids will walk around in a circle and try to be on a circle when the music stops. Pizza, salad, ice cream, and water will be served as well.
If you are able, please send in used, clean lids from small containers such as sour cream, margarine, etc. They will be used for a craft activity on Family Fun Night.
If you are interested and willing to be a parent volunteer for this great evening please follow this LINK to sign up. We would love to have your help.
January Food Drive for the Bedford Food Pantry
During the month of January, Peter Woodbury School will be collecting canned fruit in support of the Bedford Food Pantry's Weekend Backpack program. Please place your donated items in the red bin in our lobby. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of this valuable program.
For Those Impacted by the Government Shutdown
Assistance during the government shutdown
If you have been affected by the recent government shutdown and are in need of assistance, the Bedford Community Food Pantry can provide non-perishable food as well as meat, produce and dairy items at no charge .
The Bedford Community Food Pantry seeks to provide access to adequate food for families and individuals living in Bedford. There are no prerequisites or income verification.
The Community Food Pantry is located behind Bedford Presbyterian Church at:
4 Church Road
Bedford, NH
We are open the first Saturday of the month from 9 am to 11 am and the following Monday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
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The third Saturday of the month from 9 am to 11 am and the following Monday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
If you wish to contact us please call 867-1445 or visit our website at Bedfordnhfoodpantry.org
The Bedford Community Food Pantry is a program of the Bedford Lions Club.
George Reese
Director, The Bedford Community Food Pantry
Weekend School Lunch assistance during the government shutdown
If you have been affected by the recent government shutdown our school, in partnership with the Bedford Community Food Pantry, will provide a student with two nutritious breakfasts and lunches to be eaten over the weekend. The meals are distributed on Fridays.
To participate, please contact the school nurse or guidance counselor. They will facilitate the delivery of food to your child in a discreet and confidential manner.
A Note from Food Services
Dear Parent or Guardian,
We would never share your name or information with any other agencies. However, there are many forms of assistance available to families who face food insecurity. Since we are an educational organization, we wanted to ensure you are aware of additional resources that may be helpful to your children.
I. School Lunch Plus+: In partnership with the Bedford Community Food Pantry, this program provides a student with two nutritious breakfasts and lunches to be eaten over the weekend. The meals are distributed on Fridays. To participate, please contact the nurse or counselor at your child’s school. They will facilitate the delivery of food to your child in a discreet and confidential manner.
II. The Bedford Community Food Pantry is a partnership of the Bedford Lions Club, several local churches and other civic organizations. It is located behind Bedford Presbyterian Church at 4 Church Road in Bedford. Food is available to all Bedford residents in need. There are no pre-qualifications, no income requirements.
The Food Pantry is open on the 1st Saturday of the month and the following Monday, and 3rd Saturday of the month and the following Monday.
Hours: Saturdays 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Mondays, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
603.867.1445
Bedfordnhfoodpantry.org
Best Wishes for a great school year!
From the PTG
PRINCIPAL WINTER READING NIGHT - REGISTER BY JANUARY 18TH : Dress in your PJ’s, bring a blanket and come listen to all the Bedford Principal’s read you a story. This fun filled family event will be held on Thursday, January 24TH (Snow Date January 31st) at the McKelvie Intermediate School cafeteria. Choose between two session times 4:30pm or 6:30pm, click HERE for more details. If you plan to attend, be sure to REGISTER for this event by January 18th, by filling out this REGISTRATION FORM
BARNES AND NOBLE EVENT: Join PTG January 25th – 26th at the Barnes and Noble Manchester for a great family event. See amazing student art projects from all Bedford Schools, enjoy a performance by the McKelvie Music Department and listen to stories read by Bedford’s elementary teachers and MORE. A portion of all sales that weekend will benefit Bedford schools, so be sure to mention PTG at check out. For more information click HERE . Event schedule coming soon.
HANNAFORD HELPS REUSABLE BAG PROGRAM: Hannaford on Kilton Road has chosen Bedford PTG to be the beneficiary of the Community Bag program in January. For every green Community reusable bag purchased at Hannaford, on KILTON ROAD, in January, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation.
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From the Community
Save the Date
Join us on Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30pm at McKelvie Intermediate School for a 90-minute Q&A with Dr. Dawn Huebner, nationally recognized Psychologist, Parent Coach and author of award-winning mental health books for kids. Dr. Huebner is best known for her What to Do Guides - including What to Do When You Worry Too Much and Outsmarting Worry - which have sold over 1 million copies. Rather than giving a one-size-fits-all talk, Dr. Huebner will be answering audience questions about how to recognize anxiety in kids, how to respond to it, and how to build skills to better manage it. Questions can be submitted in advance, written on a note card that evening (to maintain anonymity) or asked live. This is not a group therapy session but instead an informative Q&A that will leave you with a clearer understanding of anxiety, what parents do that inadvertently feeds it, and how to help your child get on the path to defeating it.
Check out Dr. Huebner in advance at her TEDx Talk on "Rethinking Anxiety: Learning to face fear" HERE.
Repeated News & Messages
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Registration (2019 – 2020)
Starting Monday, February 4th, you may download and print out registration packets (HERE) or stop by our school to pick one up. The packets need to be returned to the school by Thursday, March 7th. A $525 deposit is required with the K+ registration (checks made out to Bedford School District).
- A child must attain his/her 5th birthday on or before September 30, 2019 to be eligible for kindergarten.
- A child must attain his/her 6th birthday on or before September 30, 2019 to be eligible for first grade.
Kindergarten students who are currently enrolled at PWS (or anywhere in the district) do not need to register for 1st grade
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