January 25, 2019
PWS Families,
Hopefully you all enjoyed the couple extra hours added to our already long weekend. The frigid weather and rain caused a lot on indoor recesses for students this week. All the pent up energy was transferred into excitement in the classrooms with teachers planning some extra hands-on activities and movement breaks throughout the day. Please continue to send your child to school with all their cold weather gear on a daily basis because sometimes the weather reports aren't accurate and we get students outside.
The Principals' Winter Read is one of our favorite events of the year. We were thrilled to see how many families came to listen to the stories last night. This event always corresponds with the PTG Barnes and Noble Days, starting today. For those that are interested, Mrs. Daley will be reading at Barnes and Noble tonight at 5:30 and Mr. Mitchell will be there tomorrow at 12:30. We hope to see many of you there.
Our second spirit day is coming up this Wednesday, January 30. It will be Favorite Color Day. We cannot wait to see the the creative ways the students and staff choose to show off their favorite colors.
Second quarter report cards are now available on our parent portal. Remember, 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.
Remember that all Family Fun Night forms are due by this Wednesday, January 30.
Have a Great Weekend,
Cheryl Daley (Principal)
Dan Mitchell (Assistant Principal)
Upcoming Dates to Remember
| January 25 & 26 | PTG Barnes and Noble Days |
| Wednesday, January 30 | Spirit Day- Favorite Color Day |
| Thursday, February 7 | PWS Family Fun Night |
News from PWS
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.
AND
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
BARNES AND NOBLE EVENT THIS WEEKEND:
Join PTG January Saturday and Sunday 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 . Check out the schedule HERE
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.
COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK COMMUNITY EVENT:
Save the date…Sunday, June 2nd as PTG hosts another Color Blast Fun Run/Walk. Registration opens March 15th. Stay tuned for more exciting details.
From the Community
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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