March 29, 2019

PWS PrinciPal’s News We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day.

March 29, 2019 Dear PWS Families,         We are looking forward to tonight's Daughter's Night Out. The excitement for this event has been building all week. The cupcakes and decorations are ready to go. We know it is going to be a great night. Thank you to parents Joya Shaheen and Mandi Barwell for spearheading this event.        Another event we are excited for is coming up quickly. The PWS Grandparents Day will be May 3rd. Once again we are asking visitors to park at Target, unless you have a handicapped placard, where we will be running shuttles all morning. We are also asking you to sign up early. While registration can happen the day of the event, early registration is greatly appreciated and makes planning that much easier. To sign up now please follow the link. Grandparents Day Registration          The first grade classes have been learning about Animals that Work. We are lucky to know a former PWS student, Jeff Sampson, who has his own working dog. Jeff and his dog Evie came into first grade classes last week to share about how his dog works, what her job is, and details about what we should do if we are around a working dog. You may have even seen them around Bedford at the grocery store or nearby restaurants.           Third quarter has officially closed. Report cards will be available next Friday, April 5th on the parent portal. Here is a link to instructions on how to access the parent portal. Remember, paper copies are no longer sent home. Accessing the Parent Portal          Good luck to our two teams competing at Destination Imagination States tomorrow at Nashua North High School. Have a Great Weekend, Cheryl Daley, Principal Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal  Upcoming Dates to Remember   Friday, March 29th 6:00 - 8:00 PM PWS Daughter's Night Out April 8th - April 12th Scholastic Book Fair Thursday, April 18th 6:00 - 7:30 PM PWS Art Show Friday, May 3th PWS Grandparents' Day    News from PWS Destination Imagination This Saturday, 90 teams – some 600 students from around the state will converge on Nashua High School South as the teams compete in future of work skills including creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills in STEAM and service learning Challenges at NH Destination Imagination State Finals. These teams advanced through regional tournaments, and over 230 teams statewide. Top scoring teams in each Challenge and age level will qualify to attend Destination Imagination Global Finals in May in Kansas City, MO.  Good luck to the two teams from PWS - the DI Beezzz and Creativity with a chance of DI. Kids Heart Challenge Students have started the Kids Heart Challenge program during their PE class. This was formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart. During this challenge students learn: the importance of developing heart-healthy habits being physically active can be fun and when you raise funds to support research and education you help save lives across the country and in the community. Fundraising is optional but everyone will be having fun and be active jumping rope during their regularly-scheduled PE class.  In order to fundraise for this cause you will head to http://american.heart.org/kidsheartchallenge/ and set up a fundraising page for your child. The first step in setting up your child's page is to enter the name of the school. Please enter our school name as Peter Woodbury Elementary School. Any other search will not yield our school as an option.  Students are already jumping and having fun being heart healthy in PE class. Any fundraising needs to be completed by March 29th.  2018-2019 PWS Yearbook   PWS Yearbooks are now on sale until April 12th.  Please pre-order as only a limited quantity will be available after the deadline.  Paper forms were sent home this week but you may also click HERE to order online.  Cost is $22. From the PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK COMMUNITY EVENT Get excited!! Registration is now OPEN for another fun filled Color Blast Fun Run/Walk to be held on Sunday, June 2nd.  New Registration discounts available for returning runners, PLUS Children’s Price now applies to kids 10 and under and 4-pack of entries available at a reduced rate. Click HERE to register. ~~ First 250 registrants will be entered for a chance to win a raffle, where two lucky winners will receive a $25.00 Barnes and Noble gift card~~ SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING Scholastic Dino-Mite Book Fair…Stomp, Chomp and Read, will take place April 8th - 11th  at all elementary schools and McKelvie. PTG’s Scholastic Book Fair will be a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It will have a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please check with your schools for more details and specific shopping hours. Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer next year? The PTG has some Board and District-level positions available for the 2019/20 school year. Program Research Coordinator -Help the PTG find new educational and enriching programs to bring into our schools. PTG funds author visits, artists, singers, performance groups, animal encounters and so much more. We are always looking for new ideas to possibly bring to our schools and students. We are looking for someone to help us research and find these exciting opportunities. Elementary Level Program Coordinator  - Responsible for coordinating the O.R.K. programming (such as Eyes On Owls, Tanglewood Marionettes & Bat Presentations) and A.I.R. programming (Artists in Residence) at Memorial, Peter Woodbury, AND Riddle Brook elementary schools. Track programming and budget, ensure payment delivery, and communicate within and between all 3 elementary schools. From the Community BHS Senior, Will Zimmerman, will be running a book drive to benefit CLiF at PWS throughout the month of April for his Senior Project. This drive is to collect new books for the Children’s Literacy Foundation to be distributed to low-income, at-risk, and rural children up to age 12 throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. There will be a collection bin (for books or monetary donations) in the main floor hallway outside of the office. The upcoming Scholastic Book Fair will be a perfect opportunity to both purchase and donate books! Together, we can help ensure a brighter future for the youth of NH and VT! Thank you for your support! To learn more about CLiF, click HERE or visit http://clifonline.org/! THE BEE MOVIE NIGHT The Bedford High School Save the Bees Club is holding a fundraiser on March 29th starting at 5pm. We will be showing The Bee Movie in the Bedford High School library and everyone is welcome to attend. We ask that parents do stay for the show along with their children.   Snacks and drinks, along with the movie, will be provided free of charge, but any donations to support the Save The Bees Club will be greatly appreciated. Our members are looking forward to spending a fun night with you and your kids!  Repeated News & Messages Upcoming SAS Assessments for 3rd and 4th Graders Starting at the end of this month, our students in grades 3 and 4 will be participating in the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NHSAS).  For detailed information, please take a look at THIS LETTER Bedford Early Education Program   BEEP is accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 School Year.  We have space available in many of our 3 and 4 year old classrooms.  Please contact Meghan Fredette , BEEP Program Coordinator at (603) 627-1776 x-23216 or fredettem@bedfordnhk12.net BEEP  is a regular early childhood program  providing the opportunity for typically developing three and four year old children and children identified as having special needs to learn and play together.  We believe active participation and concrete learning experiences make learning more meaningful for the children and best serve their development and learning. All the children are provided a multi-sensory learning environment in which they utilize all senses in learning new concepts.  Language development and social skills are emphasized throughout the integrated curriculum. Implementation of specialized intervention within natural situations occurs without disrupting the curriculum and educational routines of the classroom. Staff: Classrooms are staffed by certified educators with a background in early childhood and special education.  In addition, our staff includes a licensed speech and language pathologist, a speech assistant, licensed occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, licensed physical therapist, classroom assistants and a program coordinator.  Educational consultants are available as needed. Throughout a BEEP day, each classroom has a teacher and assistant at all times, and other therapists and paraprofessionals may join the classroom periodically. Programs: ·Classroom programs for 3 and 4 year olds are provided two, three, four, or five days a week for 2 ½ hours a day. ·The Intensive Needs program offers the opportunity for an individualized self-contained, or partially self-contained program.. ·For more specifics, contact the BEEP Program Coordinator. Class Times: Morning session:  8:10 to 10:40 am Afternoon session:  11:40 to 2:10 pm Contact us: Bedford Early Education Program  (BEEP) Memorial School 55 Old Bedford Road Bedford, New Hampshire 03110 603-627-1776 X-23216

Past Editions of Principal Notes can be found at:https://pwsnews.blogspot.com/ 180 County Rd. Bedford, NH 03110 (603)622-0431

March 22, 2019

PWS PrinciPal’s News We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day.

March 22, 2019 Dear PWS Families,         Well a rainy day is no way to end a week, but it was an amazing week nonetheless. Our second grade cross stitching club had the opportunity to show others what they learned. After lunch, the members of the club helped the rest of the second graders stitch their own creations.          Third quarter is coming to a close next week. Report Cards will be available on the parent portal starting April 5th at 2:45. In the meantime, the parent portal is closed.           March has been our month to support the Bedford Food Pantry. We are still collecting individual pasta meals (i.e. Ramen Noodle cups and Easy Mac). Thank you for those who have already donated.           Finally, today's blog contains a number of opportunities for student to support the Bedford High School Seniors with their senior projects. Please check below for more details about these exciting events. Have a Great Weekend, Cheryl Daley, Principal Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal  Upcoming Dates to Remember   Friday, March 29 6:00 - 8:00 PM PWS Daughter's Night Out April 8 - April 12 Scholastic Book Fair    News from PWS Kids Heart Challenge Students have started the Kids Heart Challenge program during their PE class. This was formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart. During this challenge students learn: the importance of developing heart-healthy habits being physically active can be fun and when you raise funds to support research and education you help save lives across the country and in the community. Fundraising is optional but everyone will be having fun and be active jumping rope during their regularly-scheduled PE class.  In order to fundraise for this cause you will head to http://american.heart.org/kidsheartchallenge/ and set up a fundraising page for your child. The first step in setting up your child's page is to enter the name of the school. Please enter our school name as Peter Woodbury Elementary School. Any other search will not yield our school as an option.  Students are already jumping and having fun being heart healthy in PE class. Any fundraising needs to be completed by March 29th.  PWS Daughter’s Night Out (Former Father/Daughter Dance) Cupcakes, Photos, Laughter, Dancing, & Memories! When: Friday, March 29th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at PWS Cost: $15 per family in advance ; $20 per family at the door Who: For all PWS Girls (K-4th Grade) and an important Grown-up Please return the stub on the form (being sent home Monday) along with payment by Friday, March 22nd. Please make checks payable to: Peter Woodbury School 2018-2019 PWS Yearbook   PWS Yearbooks are now on sale until April 12th.  Please pre-order as only a limited quantity will be available after the deadline.  Paper forms were sent home this week but you may also click HERE to order online.  Cost is $22. Princess Brunch/ BHS Senior Project for Make-A-Wish BHS Senior, Sophia Sargent, is hosting an Easter Brunch for elementary age students and families, which will benefit Make-A-Wish.  Please click HERE to read more about it. UNICEF Water Walk The Bedford High School UNICEF club is hosting a Water Walk on March 23 (this Saturday) to raise awareness of the lack of clean water in other countries. This is a free event and registration can be found on the water walk website (www.is.gd/waterwalk) or just arrive at 10:30 a.m. at McKelvie Intermediate School, 108 Liberty Hill Road, Bedford, NH. Bring a water container, like an empty milk jug. It's open to all ages, and Real World Learning hours are available for high school students. We hope to see you there! THE BEE MOVIE NIGHT The Bedford High School Save the Bees Club is holding a fundraiser on March 29th starting at 5pm. We will be showing The Bee Movie in the Bedford High School library and everyone is welcome to attend. We ask that parents do stay for the show along with their children.   Snacks and drinks, along with the movie, will be provided free of charge, but any donations to support the Save The Bees Club will be greatly appreciated. Our members are looking forward to spending a fun night with you and your kids!  From the PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK COMMUNITY EVENT Get excited!! Registration is now OPEN for another fun filled Color Blast Fun Run/Walk to be held on Sunday, June 2nd.  New Registration discounts available for returning runners, PLUS Children’s Price now applies to kids 10 and under and 4-pack of entries available at a reduced rate. Click HERE to register. ~~ First 250 registrants will be entered for a chance to win a raffle, where two lucky winners will receive a $25.00 Barnes and Noble gift card~~ DAVID FLOOD, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER David Flood, Youth Motivational Speaker, has been speaking with students for over twenty years about dignity, respect and compassion, is coming to BHS and RAL on March 29th. Learn more about David at http://davidjflood.com/ SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING Scholastic Dino-Mite Book Fair…Stomp, Chomp and Read, will take place April 8th - 11th  at all elementary schools and McKelvie. PTG’s Scholastic Book Fair will be a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It will have a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please check with your schools for more details and specific shopping hours. From the Community   Repeated News & Messages Upcoming SAS Assessments for 3rd and 4th Graders Starting at the end of this month, our students in grades 3 and 4 will be participating in the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NHSAS).  For detailed information, please take a look at THIS LETTER Bedford Early Education Program   BEEP is accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 School Year.  We have space available in many of our 3 and 4 year old classrooms.  Please contact Meghan Fredette , BEEP Program Coordinator at (603) 627-1776 x-23216 or fredettem@bedfordnhk12.net BEEP  is a regular early childhood program  providing the opportunity for typically developing three and four year old children and children identified as having special needs to learn and play together.  We believe active participation and concrete learning experiences make learning more meaningful for the children and best serve their development and learning. All the children are provided a multi-sensory learning environment in which they utilize all senses in learning new concepts.  Language development and social skills are emphasized throughout the integrated curriculum. Implementation of specialized intervention within natural situations occurs without disrupting the curriculum and educational routines of the classroom. Staff: Classrooms are staffed by certified educators with a background in early childhood and special education.  In addition, our staff includes a licensed speech and language pathologist, a speech assistant, licensed occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, licensed physical therapist, classroom assistants and a program coordinator.  Educational consultants are available as needed. Throughout a BEEP day, each classroom has a teacher and assistant at all times, and other therapists and paraprofessionals may join the classroom periodically. Programs: ·Classroom programs for 3 and 4 year olds are provided two, three, four, or five days a week for 2 ½ hours a day. ·The Intensive Needs program offers the opportunity for an individualized self-contained, or partially self-contained program.. ·For more specifics, contact the BEEP Program Coordinator. Class Times: Morning session:  8:10 to 10:40 am Afternoon session:  11:40 to 2:10 pm Contact us: Bedford Early Education Program  (BEEP) Memorial School 55 Old Bedford Road Bedford, New Hampshire 03110 603-627-1776 X-23216

Past Editions of Principal Notes can be found at:https://pwsnews.blogspot.com/ 180 County Rd. Bedford, NH 03110 (603)622-0431

March 15, 2019

PWS PrinciPal’s News We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day.

March 15, 2019 Dear PWS Families,            Thank you to everyone who came out for the town vote.  On that day the students got to vote for one of the following things to happen at school: extra recess, Mr. Mitchell dressing up in a costume, game hour, and book hour.  And the winner is….extra recess. So, on Friday, April 19th, students will have extra morning recess.               We are always looking for ways to better communicate with our families. For instance this week you received this blog by email as well as a link in a text. We want to hear from you about what the best ways are to communicate with you. While we know there may not be a perfect way, we are still interested in knowing what the preferences are of our families. Please feel free to reach out and email us if you have any thoughts or opinions on the matter.             Mrs. Marshall's 3rd grade class at Peter Woodbury Elementary School and Quinn Hutchins, a senior from Bedford High School have forged a special relationship as a result of Read Across America week. Mr. Parker, BHS Athletic Director, brought some of the boys and girls hockey players over to PWS on March 6 so they could read to every class in grades K-3. Each hockey player went into a classroom to read a book and spend time with the students. Quinn made such an impression on the third graders that they wrote him notes thanking him for coming in and drawing him pictures to wish him luck at his championship game. To say Quinn was touched by what he got from them is an understatement. After their win, Quinn took the time to create a small surprise, unique to each student in Mrs. Marshall's class. Quinn hand wrote a note to every student, being sure to reference something from their letter (for example, "I really liked your hockey stick drawing", "the BHS hockey socks and paws all over the card were amazing"). He included a small picture on the back of his note and then tied it to two lollipops. You can imagine the third graders' delight when he returned to Peter Woodbury, this morning, to hand out his gifts and thank them in person. This is something all of us will hold in our hearts for a long time to come.  Have a Great Weekend, Cheryl Daley, Principal Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal  Upcoming Dates to Remember   Wednesday, March 20 Wacky Wednesday (come to school wearing your wackiest attire) Friday, March 29 6:00 - 8:00 PM PWS Daughter's Night Out April 8 - April 12 Scholastic Book Fair    News from PWS Destination Imagination Congratulations to the 8 teams who represented PWS at the DI Regional Tournament in Amherst last Saturday.  It was so wonderful to go see these creative minds present their solution to this years challenges.  A special shout out to the two teams who have advanced to the State Tournament in Nashua on March 30th, the DI Beeezzz and Creativity with a Chance of DI. A special thanks to all of the volunteers who have worked with these kids since last fall, especially their Team Managers. Kids Heart Challenge Students have started the Kids Heart Challenge program during their PE class. This was formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart. During this challenge students learn: the importance of developing heart-healthy habits being physically active can be fun and when you raise funds to support research and education you help save lives across the country and in the community. Fundraising is optional but everyone will be having fun and be active jumping rope during their regularly-scheduled PE class.  In order to fundraise for this cause you will head to http://american.heart.org/kidsheartchallenge/ and set up a fundraising page for your child. The first step in setting up your child's page is to enter the name of the school. Please enter our school name as Peter Woodbury Elementary School. Any other search will not yield our school as an option.  Students are already jumping and having fun being heart healthy in PE class. Any fundraising needs to be completed by March 29th.  PWS Daughter’s Night Out (Former Father/Daughter Dance) Cupcakes, Photos, Laughter, Dancing, & Memories! When: Friday, March 29th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at PWS Cost: $15 per family in advance ; $20 per family at the door Who: For all PWS Girls (K-4th Grade) and an important Grown-up Please return the stub on the form (being sent home Monday) along with payment by Friday, March 22nd. Please make checks payable to: Peter Woodbury School 2018-2019 PWS Yearbook   PWS Yearbooks are now on sale until April 12th.  Please pre-order as only a limited quantity will be available after the deadline.  Paper forms were sent home this week but you may also click HERE to order online.  Cost is $22. From the PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK COMMUNITY EVENT Get excited!! Registration opens THIS Friday, MARCH 15th for another fun filled Color Blast Fun Run/Walk to be held on Sunday, June 2nd.  New Registration discounts available for returning runners, PLUS Children’s Price now applies to kids 10 and under and 4-pack of entries available at a reduced rate. DAVID FLOOD, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER David Flood, Youth Motivational Speaker, has been speaking with students for over twenty years about dignity, respect and compassion, is coming to BHS and RAL on March 29th. Learn more about David at http://davidjflood.com/ From the Community Girl Scout Marker Collection Girl Scout Brownie Troop 51750 is collecting dried out markers for recycling as part of their World of Girls Journey. They have placed a collection box in the lobby of PWS and hope to have it filled with dried out and used markers. At the end of April the troop will be sorting and sending the markers to Crayola for recycling. Crayola is accepting various types of markers including: dry erase, highlighters, and off brand markers. They have come up with a process to remove the insides and recycle the plastic tubes. More information on this process can be found at: https://www.crayola.com/colorcycle.aspx Thank you for your support in helping our troop promote recycling! Repeated News & Messages Upcoming SAS Assessments for 3rd and 4th Graders Starting at the end of this month, our students in grades 3 and 4 will be participating in the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NHSAS).  For detailed information, please take a look at THIS LETTER Bedford Early Education Program   BEEP is accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 School Year.  We have space available in many of our 3 and 4 year old classrooms.  Please contact Meghan Fredette , BEEP Program Coordinator at (603) 627-1776 x-23216 or fredettem@bedfordnhk12.net BEEP  is a regular early childhood program  providing the opportunity for typically developing three and four year old children and children identified as having special needs to learn and play together.  We believe active participation and concrete learning experiences make learning more meaningful for the children and best serve their development and learning. All the children are provided a multi-sensory learning environment in which they utilize all senses in learning new concepts.  Language development and social skills are emphasized throughout the integrated curriculum. Implementation of specialized intervention within natural situations occurs without disrupting the curriculum and educational routines of the classroom. Staff: Classrooms are staffed by certified educators with a background in early childhood and special education.  In addition, our staff includes a licensed speech and language pathologist, a speech assistant, licensed occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, licensed physical therapist, classroom assistants and a program coordinator.  Educational consultants are available as needed. Throughout a BEEP day, each classroom has a teacher and assistant at all times, and other therapists and paraprofessionals may join the classroom periodically. Programs: ·Classroom programs for 3 and 4 year olds are provided two, three, four, or five days a week for 2 ½ hours a day. ·The Intensive Needs program offers the opportunity for an individualized self-contained, or partially self-contained program.. ·For more specifics, contact the BEEP Program Coordinator. Class Times: Morning session:  8:10 to 10:40 am Afternoon session:  11:40 to 2:10 pm Contact us: Bedford Early Education Program  (BEEP) Memorial School 55 Old Bedford Road Bedford, New Hampshire 03110 603-627-1776 X-23216

Past Editions of Principal Notes can be found at:https://pwsnews.blogspot.com/ 180 County Rd. Bedford, NH 03110 (603)622-0431

March 8, 2019

PWS PrinciPal’s News We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day.

March 8, 2019 Dear PWS Families, The first week back after vacation always gives us some fun stories to share. A first grader was looking at Mrs. Daley’s ID badge today and asking about it.  After answering the questions, the students said, “You look a lot younger in that picture!” Earlier this week, some Kindergarten students were walking down the hall.  We noticed that they were sniffing the floor, of course we had to inquire about what they were doing. Their response... “The floor smells like bubblegum.” Mrs. Piantedosi is already busy hanging art work in the halls in preparation for our Art Show in April.  If you happen to be in the building please stop to appreciate the talent of the students. Our Cross Stitch Club has grown to 60 second graders. We were in there yesterday and the students were excited, engaged and working hard on their visual motor skills. The Bedford High School girls and boys hockey teams visited on Wednesday to read to the students in Kindergarten through grade 3.  The BHS students were polite, respectful and enjoyed their time with the younger students. It was a wonderful experience for everyone and we hope to have other BHS sports teams/clubs visit in the future. March is a month where we support the Bedford Food Pantry's Weekend Backpack program. This month we are asking for donations of single serve pasta (i.e. Ramen Noodles or EasyMac cups). Please consider donating in the large bin in the lobby. Thank you for your continued generosity to this worthwhile cause. Good Luck to our 8 Destination Imagination teams from Peter Woodbury School who are presenting at the Regional Tournament at Souhegan High School, Amherst on Saturday, March 9th.   Here is a schedule of the event: https://nh-di.org/online/index.php/tourn/view/120 Have a Great Weekend, Cheryl Daley, Principal Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal  Upcoming Dates to Remember   Tuesday, March 12 No School- Town Voting Day Wednesday, March 20 Wacky Wednesday (come to school wearing your wackiest attire) Friday, March 29 6:00 - 8:00 PM PWS Daughter's Night Out    News from PWS PWS Daughter’s Night Out (Former Father/Daughter Dance) Cupcakes, Photos, Laughter, Dancing, & Memories! When: Friday, March 29th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at PWS Cost: $15 per family in advance ; $20 per family at the door Who: For all PWS Girls (K-4th Grade) and an important Grown-up Please return the stub on the form (being sent home Monday) along with payment by Friday, March 22nd. Please make checks payable to: Peter Woodbury School 2018-2019 PWS Yearbook   PWS Yearbooks are now on sale until April 12th.  Please pre-order as only a limited quantity will be available after the deadline.  Paper forms were sent home this week but you may also click HERE to order online.  Cost is $22. Internet Safety Reminders Mrs. Cassamassino, our Tech Integrator recently posted on her website some helpful information for parents regarding recent news stories, It is called Internet Urban Legends.  Here are some things we've learned that we’d like to give to you for background information: If parents are monitoring their child's internet use (knowing when they are on it and what they are doing) and keep an open line of communication with their child then they should not have anything to worry about.  Whatsapp is a texting app that hackers are using to send links to the Momo challenge videos and gain access to a person's phone and personal information. Children under the age of 16 are legally not allowed to use it. Apps like YouTube Kids and Tik Tok (formally musical.ly) are apps that some people claim (We have not seen this personally) have exposed their children to video clips encouraging and showing the child how to harm themselves or others.  From what we've read these are small clips embedded in videos that look perfectly fine for children to watch (like Peppa Pig or Minecraft). The clips typically occur after about 5 minutes into the video. Here are things we talk about with the kids every year and reinforce all year long: If you don't know who it is or what it is don't talk to them and don't click it. The internet is not a real place which means we can't believe everything on the internet is true. The things like Momo are fake and are myths designed to scare people. From the PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK COMMUNITY EVENT Get excited, registration opens Friday, MARCH 15th for another fun filledColor Blast Fun Run/Walk to be held on Sunday, June 2nd.  New Registration discounts available…Children’s price now applies to kids 10 and under and 4-pack of entries available at a reduced rate. STAND BY ME PTG had the pleasure to hear a wonderful presentation from the Stand By Me Student Committee. Click HERE  for a photo. The Bedford PTG is proud to be a sponsor of the Stand By Me program. Stand By Me is a day for 7th graders at Ross A. Lurgio and their parents/guardians. These interactive workshops are designed to help teenagers and their parents build trust, self-esteem and improve communication. To learn more about the Stand By Me program, please visit LURGIO'S WEBSITE MANCHESTER MONARCHS EVENT Join the PTG and Riddle Brook Chorus at the Monarchs game on Sunday, March 10th 3pm. Click HERE  to order tickets. Enjoy a fun, family evening out and support Riddle Brook Chorus as they sing the National Anthem! VOTE VOTE VOTE Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday March 12th! From the Community Girl Scout Marker Collection Girl Scout Brownie Troop 51750 is collecting dried out markers for recycling as part of their World of Girls Journey. They have placed a collection box in the lobby of PWS and hope to have it filled with dried out and used markers. At the end of April the troop will be sorting and sending the markers to Crayola for recycling. Crayola is accepting various types of markers including: dry erase, highlighters, and off brand markers. They have come up with a process to remove the insides and recycle the plastic tubes. More information on this process can be found at: https://www.crayola.com/colorcycle.aspx Thank you for your support in helping our troop promote recycling! Repeated News & Messages Upcoming SAS Assessments for 3rd and 4th Graders Starting at the end of this month, our students in grades 3 and 4 will be participating in the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NHSAS).  For detailed information, please take a look at THIS LETTER Bedford Early Education Program   BEEP is accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 School Year.  We have space available in many of our 3 and 4 year old classrooms.  Please contact Meghan Fredette , BEEP Program Coordinator at (603) 627-1776 x-23216 or fredettem@bedfordnhk12.net BEEP  is a regular early childhood program  providing the opportunity for typically developing three and four year old children and children identified as having special needs to learn and play together.  We believe active participation and concrete learning experiences make learning more meaningful for the children and best serve their development and learning. All the children are provided a multi-sensory learning environment in which they utilize all senses in learning new concepts.  Language development and social skills are emphasized throughout the integrated curriculum. Implementation of specialized intervention within natural situations occurs without disrupting the curriculum and educational routines of the classroom. Staff: Classrooms are staffed by certified educators with a background in early childhood and special education.  In addition, our staff includes a licensed speech and language pathologist, a speech assistant, licensed occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, licensed physical therapist, classroom assistants and a program coordinator.  Educational consultants are available as needed. Throughout a BEEP day, each classroom has a teacher and assistant at all times, and other therapists and paraprofessionals may join the classroom periodically. Programs: ·Classroom programs for 3 and 4 year olds are provided two, three, four, or five days a week for 2 ½ hours a day. ·The Intensive Needs program offers the opportunity for an individualized self-contained, or partially self-contained program.. ·For more specifics, contact the BEEP Program Coordinator. Class Times: Morning session:  8:10 to 10:40 am Afternoon session:  11:40 to 2:10 pm Contact us: Bedford Early Education Program  (BEEP) Memorial School 55 Old Bedford Road Bedford, New Hampshire 03110 603-627-1776 X-23216

Past Editions of Principal Notes can be found at:https://pwsnews.blogspot.com/ 180 County Rd. Bedford, NH 03110 (603)622-0431