September 27, 2019
Dear PWS Families,
We can hardly believe that we are already at the end of September and that school has been in session for a month now. In that month, routines have been set, exploring has begun, and students have blossomed. It is fun to see, even the Kindergarteners, navigate the building and classrooms like experts.
Today the PTG held their annual Room Parent Luncheon. The library was lively with conversations between parents and teachers about how to make this the best year ever. Thank you to the parents who worked so hard, volunteered, or donated an item to make this event possible.
Finally today was our annual Cardboard Challenge in the fourth grade. We are always amazed how teamwork, creativity, grit, scissors, and some cardboard can make some truly remarkable outcomes. Great job by all our fourth graders, teachers, and parent helpers. It was a site to be seen!
Have a Great Weekend,
Cheryl Daley, Principal
Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal
Upcoming Dates to Remember
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Friday, October 11th
Monday October 14th | No School- Columbus Day Weekend |
News from PWS
Fourth Grade Art Club
It's time to sign your fourth grader for up for Art Club.
Class size is limited. Sign ups will be on a first come first served basis. Visit the PWS Art Studio for more info and to sign up.
Tripod Survey Information
Between October 7th and October 25th, the district will administer the "Tripod Survey" to students in grades 2 - 12 (grade 1 will participate in the spring). For the elementary schools, this includes "specials" (i.e. art, music, library and physical education) as well as enrichment. This survey asks for the students' perspectives on our teaching practices. All survey responses are anonymous and confidential. The purpose is to use this feedback to help our professional staff continue to improve. This year, parents were able to provide permission for their child to take the survey through InfoSnap registration. If you opted your child out of the survey, please know that we will make other arrangements for him/her during the time that his/her class is taking the survey.
If you would like to view the surveys, please click on the links below.
Destination Imagination - Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for Destination Imagination. New and returning students must complete this google form Registration closes on Friday October 4th, 2019. Destination Imagination is an extra curricular that relies on parent volunteers. There is no guarantee that your child will be placed on a team, but we work very hard to place every child who registers. For more info on this wonderful extracurricular program offered by our district, please check out www.nh-di.org or contact our coordinator, Marie Russell at bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com.
News from the PTG
Volunteer Form
If you are interested in doing any volunteering at PWS, you MUST fill out our volunteer request form each year in order to be informed of opportunities throughout the school and the district. This form will also have you acknowledge the confidentiality agreement that must be completed prior to volunteering with our students. Here is a link to the VOLUNTEER FORM.
Parent Facebook Page
Did you know that there is a facebook page to keep PWS parents informed of events happening around school? This page is often used to share information as well as volunteer requests and we invite you to follow us HERE.
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE
Looking for quality gift wrap, unique gifts, Kringle candles, kitchen items and gourmet snacks? Our popular GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE fundraiser is going on now! Brochures, with ordering details, should have come home with elementary students this week. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to ORDER ONLINE.
40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship direct to home! Students in elementary schools who sell at least 5 items earn a coupon for a free ice cream at Inside Scoop
Sale runs from Wednesday 9/25-Thursday 10/10.
NEW FAMILY WELCOME
If you recently moved to Bedford or are sending your first child to a Bedford School, you’re welcome to attend Bedford School District’s New Family Welcome hosted by the Bedford PTG on October 2nd, from 9:30-10:30am or 6:30-7:30pm, at the Bedford Public Library.
Representatives from each school will be available to answer questions, provide school and town information, share opportunities on how you can be involved, and welcome you into our community.
Please RSVP to psvdm617@gmail.com and specify if you will attend the morning or evening session.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier
Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you to “Coffee and Conversation” on Monday, October 7th, 9:30am at the Town Library. This will be a small, informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. Questions and comments are encouraged. Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend.
SKI, SKATE AND MORE SALE
PTG is excited to be planning another amazing Ski, Skate and More consignment sale. The sale will take place on Saturday, 11/23 at BHS from 9am-2pm with equipment drop off of on Friday, 11/22 from 5-8pm. As we try to streamline and improve our point of sale process and reduce our expenses, we are looking for 4 laptops that could be donated to the PTG for this event. Please emailbedfordnhptg@gmail.com if you have a laptop you no longer need and would like to donate to the PTG. More Sale Details Coming Soon. Thank you!
PTG OPEN BOARD POSITION
The PTG is looking to fill the Vice President of Publicity role, which is a board position. This role will work with Print and Media Coordinator, Webmaster and Co-Presidents to plan and publicize all fundraising opportunities and upcoming community or school events and meetings. The VP Publicity will attend monthly board meetings, update marketing materials, work with vendors to obtain quotes for marketing materials, assist with Ski and Skate and Color Blast planning, and ensure the overall marketing plan is up to date and on task.
If you are interested or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com
MATH SUPERSTARS PROGRAM UPDATE
Math Superstars (MSS) will no longer have classroom volunteers to collect and correct worksheets. We appreciate that MSS does help with critical thinking and problem solving skills, so worksheets (and answer keys) are available for staff, teachers and families on the PTG website for anyone that wants to use it as a supplemental math program.
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