April 19, 2019
Dear PWS Families,
We started today with a little extra recess. The students voted for this back in March, and it could not have been a more perfect morning for it. It was a great way to start the day before vacation.
This week has been filled with fun, learning, energy, and creativity. Yesterday alone we saw fabulous fourth grade jump ropers, a wonderful Art show, and a third grade classroom transformed into a zoo.
Have a Great Vacation,
Cheryl Daley, Principal
Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal
Upcoming Dates to Remember
| April 22nd - April 26th | Spring Vacation |
| Friday, May 3rd | PWS Grandparents' Day |
| Sunday, May 5th | Garden Spruce Up Day |
| Friday, May 17th | Mother Son Night |
News from PWS
News from the Garden
This is an exciting spring as we prepare for the 10th anniversary of the PWS Community School Yard. A decade ago, it was a barren bark mulch oasis. Through community support, donations, grants, and PWS family participation, we developed a one of a kind Community School Yard without district funding.
GARDEN CLUB is beginning May 3 for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. Please CLICK HERE for the first come-first served registration form.
We have a new plan for the Daly Garden, named in memory of a former teacher, Cindy Daly. We will be building new beds, a small orchard, creating a class gathering space and having portable planters. The active play area will be getting some additional pieces of new equipment. Our fourth grade students will be creating a labyrinth as their legacy.
It is up to our school community to preserve this wonderful treasure.
If you would like to help with our SPRING SPRUCE UP of our school yard, please mark May 5 on your calendar and SIGN UP HERE. We’ll begin at 9 am building beds and doing other raking and planting projects.
We will soon be sharing information about our School Yard Anniversary Celebration.
Destination Imagination - Shoe Drive
Bedford DI are having a special shoe drive through Ecosmith Recyclers. From now until May 19th, you can donate all your old paired shoes, boots, flip flops, sneakers, heels and slippers in the marked boxes in your school lobby. These items will then be placed in a special blue bag before being deposited in the Ecosmith bin in the school parking lots. This is a great way to get your spring cleaning under way, while helping raise funds for the teams heading to Global Finals in Kansas City, MO. We would also like to remind you that, clothing, fabrics, stuffed animals etc can always be donated year round in the Ecosmith bin. We appreciate your support.
4th to 5th Grade Band Information Night
The McKelvie Music Department will be touring the elementary schools on Monday, May 13th. There will be a Band Information Night on Tuesday, May 14th at 6:00pm in the McKelvie Cafeteria. There will be information for parents regarding sign-ups and instrument rentals, and instruments for students to view and hold. Please email Christa Wickham at wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.
From the PTG
Parent Feedback Needed for Pathways to Graduation discussion
Bob Jozokos, Associate Principal at BHS, and Tom Laliberte, Assistant Superintendent, are looking for feedback about BHS from parents at all Bedford schools. This feedback will help them answer a new School Board goal. The goal reads, "The Bedford School District will review and make recommended adjustments to graduation pathways for students with divergent learning progressions. These pathways will provide guidances on possible adjustments to the BHS schedule and its impact on staffing."
The combined feedback sessions for all three elementary schools will be held at Memorial Elementary School. Please see signup link below if interested!
PWS Program & Event Coordinators Needed
The PTG needs you!! Several of the programs and events offered at PWS will need new coordinators, co-coordinators and/or shadows for the 2019-2020 school year.
Programs include: Volunteer Co-Coordinator, Hospitality Co-Coordinator (coffee carts, luncheons, etc), Book Fair Co-Coordinator/Shadow, Gift Card Coordinator, Gift Wrap (Meadow Farms fundraiser) Coordinator, and Box Tops Coordinator. If any of these positions are of interest or if you have questions regarding any of the roles, please contact Kelly O'Donnell at kellydurrigan@comcast.net.
Grandparent's Day
Grandparent's and Senior's Day at PWS will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019. This is a very popular and well-attended event and many volunteers are still needed in order to make the day run smoothly. Please consider signing up to volunteer HERE. If you or a relative still needs to sign up to attend the event, please do so HERE.
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week will be held at PWS during the week of May 6-10. The PTG will be treating our staff in various ways throughout the week including a raffle at the end of the week. We are looking for donations of any kind (gift cards, classroom supplies, etc) to include in the raffle. Please contact Kelly O'Donnell at kellydurrigan@comcast.net if you or your business would like to contribute. Thank you!
BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK SUNDAY JUNE 2nd 9:30AM
REGISTER by Friday, May 3rd to take advantage of our reduced pricing and purchase a Color Blast t-shirt and swag bag including drawstring bag, sunglasses, bandana, and your own color bag to throw at the start of the race! After May 3rd, pricing will increase and T-shirts/swag bags will NOT be available for purchase.
Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun and Support our Schools. Click HERE to register and visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for event details.
Not participating in the Fun/Run but still want to be involved…click HERE for Volunteer Opportunities.
COMMUNITY MEETING WITH THE PRINCIPALS
Join the Bedford PTG for a community meeting with Principals from all six of our schools on Thursday, May 9th at 9:30am at BCTV. Come hear the success stories of the 2018/19 school year and get information on some important school topics. We are looking to the community for topic ideas you’d like to hear discussed. Please emailbedfordnhptg@gmail.com by 5/6 with your questions and topic suggestions.
BHS GRADUATION SEAT RAFFLE
The PTG is raffling off 2 sets of FOUR seats for the June 8th Graduation Ceremony in a prime picture taking spot. Winners will also receive one reserved parking spot that day. $20/Entry or 6 Entries for $100. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by JUNE 3rd. Winners will be drawn & announced on June 5th.
BHS PARKING SPACE RAFFLE
The PTG is raffling off TWO prime guaranteed parking spaces in the top lot for the 2019-2020 school year. You must have a valid license and a vehicle sometime during the 2019-2020 school year to be eligible to WIN! $10 Donation Per Entry. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by June 3rd. Winners will be notified before the end of the year.
WHETHER YOU’LL BE NEAR OR FAR, THE PTG WISHES YOU A GREAT APRIL BREAK.
From the Community
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bedford High School Theatre Company presents
William Shakespeare's: A Midsummer Night's Dream
May 9, 10, & 11 at 7:00pm
Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, sold at the door or online at: seatyourself.biz/bedfordhigh
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
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