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.
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!
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
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