October 25, 2019

PWS PrinciPal’s News We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day. Peter Woodbury School- A Place Where People Care!

October 25, 2019 Dear PWS Families,          The excitement for next week's Halloween Parade is building in the school. We have had many students already come up and tell us what they'll be dressing as. We can't wait to see the many creative costumes, please remember to leave any weapons, that may be part of a costume at home. The parade will kick off at 1:30. Parents are invited to come and watch. There will be cones set up around the blacktop to let you know where to stand. The parade will start by the Kindergarten doors, come down the driveway then around the blacktop, and reenter the building at the front door. We know it is going to be an amazing event.           We were able to spend some of our time this week in Kindergarten. There is nothing like Kindergarteners singing their Good Morning song to put you in an instant good mood. It was also great to see them learn whether a pumpkin would sink or float.            Last night was our annual Math and Literacy Night. We welcomed over 100 families for fun with math and reading games, Breakout activities, crafts, and read alouds from some Bedford High School friends. Thank you to Mrs. Lombo and Mrs. Leyden for coordinating this exciting evening.  Please enjoy some pictures from this night by following the link below.       Scenes from Math and Literacy Night On November 8, we will be holding our Veterans Day Assembly. Please click on the two links below for information about this event as well as our Wall of Heroes display. Wall of Heroes Veterans Day Assembly Have a Great Weekend, Cheryl Daley, Principal Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal  Upcoming Dates to Remember Thursday, October 31st 1:30 PM PWS Halloween Parade (AM Kindergarten Parade will be at 10:15 AM) Wednesday, November 6th Picture Retake Day Monday, November 11th Veterans Day- No School Wednesday, November 27th -  Friday, November 29th Thanksgiving Break- No School    News from PWS Bedford High School Key Club Halloween Movie Night All students are invited to attend a Halloween Movie Night at BHS on Wednesday, October 30 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. The movie being shown will be Hotel Transylvania. Please click on this LINK for more information. News from the PTG ANNUAL PTG GIFT CARD PROGRAM Ready to get a head start on holiday shopping? For every gift card you buy through PTG’s Gift Card program, a percentage of the purchase price will be donated to our schools! We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Order forms have been sent home with students in grades K-8. For BHS families or anyone needing an order form CLICK HERE .  For program information  CLICK HERE. Order due dates offered: November 6th  for Pre-Thanksgiving/Hanukkah Delivery December 4th for Pre-Christmas Delivery COMMUNITY FORUM ON THE VAPING EPIDEMIC Join the PTG, BeBOLD and the School District on Wednesday, November 6th, 7pm at Lurgio's Media Center for a community forum on the vaping epidemic. The evening will consist of presentations from medical professionals, school administrations, and law enforcement followed by a Q&A session designed to educate and inform parents/guardians on the dangers of vaping. CLICK HERE for more details. BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE & MORE SALE Save​ ​​On​ New​ And​ ​Used​ Winter​ ​Sports​ ​Equipment​ ​&​ ​Apparel! PTG’s annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignor families. This sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season! Sell Your Gear And Clothing: Turn your outgrown or gently used winter gear and apparel into some cash while also supporting Bedford schools. Visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, between 5PM – 8PM.  Please note: If you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag. Volunteer: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Click HERE get involved. CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE!  PTG is excited to again offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s  Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you! From the Community Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski or Ride (LTSR) program at Pats Peak !   This is a five-week Learn to Ski or Snowboard series for students in grades 1-8. The program runs Friday, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. There are 3:30 and 4:30 lessons available, or if you have an experienced student, they can opt to just do the lift ticket.  Rentals are available for an additional cost. You must provide your own transportation, as this is not a school-sponsored activity. An adult must be present during the lessons. To sign up:www.patspeak.com/LTSR. Select "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER". Login info: 3:30 PM lessons:bedford330    4:30 PM lessons:bedford430  To receive the discounted rate, registration must be paid in full by November 15th. Please contact Kris Balistreri at shepador2005@yahoo.com or Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2020 Facebook page for more information. Crotched Mountain Ski Program The Crotched Mountain ski program is back for 2019-20! For just $149, students can ski on five Fridays starting Friday, January 3. This year they you will not have to head to the ticket windows to pick up passes - you can just show and go (with a valid pass). On February 18, you will be eligible to receive a pass for the remainder of the season at 7 mountains including Mount Snow, Attitash, and Wildcat! Lessons and equipment rentals are optional and transportation is not provided by the program. The $149 rate is valid until December 18.  For more information reach out to Loren Foxx (lofoxx@gmail.com) or visit bedfordski.com for more information.  Repeated News & Messages Mrs. Clark's Blog Be sure to check out the latest blog from our School Counselor, Mrs. Clark.

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

October 18, 2019

PWS PrinciPal’s News We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day. Peter Woodbury School- A Place Where People Care!

October 18, 2019 Dear PWS Families,         Last night was one of our favorite nights of the year, the second grade Scarecrow Jubilee. The day began with a parade of scarecrows through the halls, and culminated with the celebration last night. The creativity, time, and effort that is put into these scarecrows is remarkable. In addition to celebrating the students we are also able to support a local charity, Families in Transition. Last night's Jubilee raised over $ 800 for FIT. Great Job and thank you to all our second grade teachers, students, and families for making this event such a success.         Yesterday was also a reminder that sometimes weather gets in the way of our normal operations. While we dodged an event yesterday, it served as a great reminder to make sure your information is up to date in Powerschool. This updated information will ensure that you will get information about delays and cancellations as we enter into the ever unpredictable New Hampshire Winter.  Have a Great Weekend, Cheryl Daley, Principal Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal  Upcoming Dates to Remember Thursday, October 24th 6:00 - 7:00 PM PWS Math and Literacy Night Thursday, October 31st 1:30 PM PWS Halloween Parade (AM Kindergarten Parade will be at 10:00 AM) Wednesday, November 6th Picture Retake Day    News from PWS News from the PWS Kitchen Bedford High School Key Club Halloween Movie Night All students are invited to attend a Halloween Movie Night at BHS on Wednesday, October 30 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. The movie being shown will be Hotel Transylvania. Please click on this LINK for more information. News from the PTG ANNUAL PTG GIFT CARD PROGRAM Ready to get a head start on holiday shopping? PTG is excited to offer our annual Gift Card Program, where for every gift card you buy, a percentage of the purchase price will be donated to our schools! Order forms will be sent home with students in grades K-8 next week and will be available on the PTG Website by October 25th for BHS families and anyone else wishing to download a copy.  Order due dates offered: November 6th  for Pre-Thanksgiving/Hanukkah Delivery December 4th for Pre-Christmas Delivery BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE! The Bedford PTG is proud to announce our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season! Consignment links are now open, visit PTG Website  for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, 2019 between 5PM – 8PM.   CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! PTG is excited to offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale again this year. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan  experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you! From the Community Pat’s Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program Sign-up information is coming soon! Registration deadline will be November 15th. The program will start on Friday, January 5th, 2018. It is a five-week program. Please contact Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Crotched Mountain Ski Program The Crotched Mountain ski program is back for 2019-20! For just $149, students can ski on five Fridays starting Friday, January 3. This year they you will not have to head to the ticket windows to pick up passes - you can just show and go (with a valid pass). On February 18, you will be eligible to receive a pass for the remainder of the season at 7 mountains including Mount Snow, Attitash, and Wildcat! Lessons and equipment rentals are optional and transportation is not provided by the program. The $149 rate is valid until December 18.  For more information reach out to Loren Foxx (lofoxx@gmail.com) or visit bedfordski.com for more information.  Repeated News & Messages Mrs. Clark's Blog Be sure to check out the latest blog from our School Counselor, Mrs. Clark.

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

October 10, 2019

PWS PrinciPal’s News We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day. Peter Woodbury School- A Place Where People Care!

October 10, 2019 Dear PWS Families, It was a short week, but it certainly wasn't short on learning or energy. It is hard to believe we are already at the mid point of October. In just a few weeks, we will be having our Halloween Parade and shortly thereafter Parent Teacher Conferences will be taking place. Please be sure to keep checking this blog for the most up to date information. Today during lunches we were able to get in and talk with the students about food allergies. Every year we have this conversation about being kind, respectful, and aware of those who may have these food allergies and sensitivities. Here is the video (you will need flash player)that was shown. We encourage you to continue this conversation with your child at home.            Have a Great, Long Weekend, Cheryl Daley, Principal Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal  Upcoming Dates to Remember Friday, October 11th Monday October 14th No School- Columbus Day Weekend Thursday, October 17th 6:00 - 7:00 PM 2nd Grade Scarecrow Jubilee Thursday, October 24th 6:00 - 7:00 PM PWS Math and Literacy Night   News from PWS News from the PTG Scarecrow Jubilee Volunteers Needed The Scarecrow Jubilee is scheduled for Thursday, October 17th, from 6-7 PM.  We are in need of a handful of volunteers to help set-up, serve apple crisp & ice cream, and to clean up.  Please consider volunteering through this signup LINK. This is also a great opportunity for BHS students to earn community service hours. BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE! The Bedford PTG is proud to announce our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season! Consignment links are now open, visit PTG Website  for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, 2019 between 5PM – 8PM.   CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! PTG is excited to offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale again this year. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan  experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT The PTG has been able to supply elementary schools with bus tags for kindergarteners and first graders, fund the Museum of Science pass (available at the Town Library) and make donations to school nurse and guidance departments at all six Bedford schools. These are just some of the great things your support has helped us accomplish so far! COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH ADMINISTRATION A special thank you to our Principals, Assistant Principals and Superintendent for taking time out of their schedules to share information on upcoming events and activities for the school year and answering the community’s questions at PTG’s recent Coffee events. From the Community Pat’s Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program Sign-up information is coming soon! Registration deadline will be November 15th. The program will start on Friday, January 5th, 2018. It is a five-week program. Please contact Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Repeated News & Messages Mrs. Clark's Blog Be sure to check out the latest blog from our School Counselor, Mrs. Clark.

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

October 4, 2019

PWS PrinciPal’s News We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day. Peter Woodbury School- A Place Where People Care!

October 4, 2019 Dear PWS Families,                This week brought many exciting learning opportunities to our students. The fourth grade classes began their field trips to the Little Brick Schoolhouse. It is safe to say learning about 19th century schooling was an eye opening experience for them. Third graders continued their discovery of the "wonderful" world of Bats, while our first and second grade classes had the opportunity to learn about Fire Prevention and Safety from our friends at the Bedford Fire Department and their Fire Safety Trailer.              We know there are a few families that live very close by to school and enjoy walking to and from school. While this is a nice activity, we also are on roads that do not have a sidewalk, nor crosswalks. Please use the greatest amount of caution if you chose to walk to school and please do not let any children cross either street without a parent with them while crossing.             It is officially October and this month will bring many exciting events like our Scarecrow Jubilee, Math and Literacy Night, and Halloween Parade. Please be sure to pay attention to this and upcoming blogs for more details about these fun filled activities.             Remember that this week coming up is a short week, with no school on Friday or the following Monday. Have a Great Weekend, Cheryl Daley, Principal Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal  Upcoming Dates to Remember Friday, October 11th Monday October 14th No School- Columbus Day Weekend Thursday, October 17th 6:00 - 7:00 PM 2nd Grade Scarecrow Jubilee Thursday, October 24th 6:00 - 7:00 PM PWS Math and Literacy Night   News from PWS Mrs. Clark's Blog Be sure to check out the latest blog from our School Counselor, Mrs. Clark. Exciting News from the PWS Kitchen Deerfield Fair Art Awards Congratulations to the following PWS students whose art pieces received awards at this year's Deerfield Fair. Barwell, Olivia             Honorable Mention Beyer, Cody                Honorable Mention Desrosiers, Avery       Second Place Harlow, Riley         First Place Horton, Sophia     First Place Jaynes, Mileydi     Honorable Mention Lambert, William     Third Place LaRochelle, Emerson Second Place Parris, Olivia         Honorable Mention Tennant, Brady     Honorable Mention Tomer, Presley     Third Place Yem, Leah         Honorable Mention Duhaime, Emma     Third Place Kerns, Catherine    Honorable Mention Rivinius, Lillian     Second Place Smith, Emma         First Place Austin, Chase         Second Place Carpenter, Owen     Third Place Collins, Sophia     First Place Dogra, Renee         First Place Fellman, Samuel     First Place Macropol, Ainsley     Third Place Nielsen, Michaela     Second Place Paradez, Rowan     Third Place Pavoll, Max         Second Place 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. Early Elementary (grades 1 & 2) Upper Elementary (grades 3 – 6) Secondary (grades 7 – 12)  News from the PTG MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE More than just wrapping paper, PTG’s GIFTS, WRAP and MORE SALE  offers unique gifts, kitchen items, gourmet snacks and Kingle Candles. The sale is going on now, all orders are due by October 10th. Students in elementary schools that sell 5 or more items will earn a coupon for a free ice cream at Inside Scoop.  Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to order online via THIS LINK   Product will ship direct to you and 40% of sales goes back to our schools! 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.  STAY CONNECTED to PTG Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our  FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support! From the Community Repeated News & Messages

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