November 22, 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!

November 22, 2019 Dear PWS Families, Today is one of our favorite days of the year because it is our annual Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast. It is amazing how many parents, family, and friends come out and enjoy this celebration of food, song, and our wonderful kindergartners. It definitely puts us in the right frame of mind to go into the Thanksgiving Week. We look forward to welcoming our first grade parents this Monday for Visitation Day. As we go into next week we want to take a moment to express our thanks to all of you. Peter Woodbury School is a truly special place to work and come to everyday. In the short time we have had this year, your support has made such an incredible impact. From Its a Gas to the Book Fair and everything in between we truly could not do what we do without you. We are forever grateful for you. With Thanks, Cheryl Daley, Principal Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal  Upcoming Dates to Remember Wednesday, November 27th -  Friday, November 29th Thanksgiving Break- No School Monday, December 2nd- Monday, December 9th PWS Food Drive    News from PWS Peter Woodbury School Food Drive During this time of year we are increasingly aware of how fortunate we are to have good friends, loving families, a place to call home, and food to eat. Unfortunately, we know that so many in our community are not as fortunate, and we feel that there is something we can do to help. Since we know that food banks are always in need of food, Peter Woodbury is holding a food drive for the New Hampshire Food Bank, as well as the Bedford Community Food Pantry. This year, we will continue to partner with the Bedford Community Food Pantry in providing food for their School Lunch+ program.  This provides backpacks on Fridays with food for students over the weekend. This month, we are collecting single serving juice bottles (no glass please). (Bedford Community Food Pantry- School Lunch+)  Students can start bringing in canned goods, dry goods, and any other non- perishable food items the Monday after Thanksgiving (December 2). Contributions are not required and we are aware that there are so many different ways, events, issues, and causes to donate to and one family certainly cannot do it all. We'll kick off our food drive with a one item, small donation on Monday, December 2. When 500+ kids each do something small it adds up very fast; together we can make a difference. Next week, we'll target items that are of particular need by having theme days (listed below). All nonperishable items are appreciated and accepted. Thank you for considering this important effort and we wish everyone the best during the holidays. Monday (12/2) - Any item “Together we can make difference!”     Tuesday (12/3) - Juice Wednesday (12/4) - Canned vegetables or fruits Thursday (12/5) - Soup  Friday (12/6) - Peanut Butter and Jelly Monday (12/9) - Mac and cheese News from the PTG Lost & Found Please be sure to visit the Lost & Found located in the 3rd grade hallway as there are many items located there.  All unclaimed items will be cleared out before the Thanksgiving break and donated to a worthy cause. Yarn Donations Do you have extra yarn that needs a new home?  Our students would appreciate your donation to the school for craft use during indoor recess.  Donations may be placed in the bins located outside the main office, under the volunteer sign-in table.  Thank you! BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE & MORE SALE-Saturday, November 23rd, 9-2pm at BHS: SAVE on Winter Gear and Clothing: New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignors. More sale info HERE SELL Your Winter Gear and Clothing: Drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, between 5PM – 8PM.  If you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag. More consigning info HERE VOLUNTEER: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Volunteers can pre-shop Saturday morning (wristband required) before the doors open to the public! This is a great perk to volunteering! Click HERE to get involved. BAKE SALE: Interested in donating an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click HERE  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! SKI, SKATE AND MORE SALE MERCHANTS Joining the sale are ski merchants Rodgers Ski and Sport, Bob and Terry’s Ski & Sports Outlet, Ski & Snowboard Liquidation Center, Sport Thoma, and S&W Sports  They will bring NEW and USED equipment at HUGE savings along with their expertise in fitting the right ski, board and boots to your ability. Also joining us will be BedFoRd wOOL offering handmade wool mittens and Donation*Imagination*Creation selling unique products (benches, bookshelves, coat racks, etc) made from recycled winter equipment. GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER Final order due date is December 6th. We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you!  To download an order form please CLICK HERE. For more information about this program CLICK HERE. HAPPY SHOPPING! COFFEE AND CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier Tuesday, December 10th, 6:30pm at the SAU building (103 County Road). Join Superintendent Fournier for an informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. This event is designed to discuss topics of interest to parents, so questions/comments are encouraged. Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend. HANNAFORD HELPS REUSABLE BAG PROGRAM During the month of December, PTG will receive a $1.00 donation for every Hannaford Community Bag sold at the Jenkins Road location AMAZON SMILE!  Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support.  Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG.  Thank you for your support. From the Community No news from the community this week. Repeated News & Messages PWS School Store We are excited to announce that once again the 4th grade Student Council will operate a school store as a fundraiser. The store will open next week on Wednesday, November 6th and will run each week until May 20th. The store will be open to students in grades 2-4 every Wednesday morning from 7:30 am - 8:00 am (morning bus drop off time). It is located in the gym. Please click here for more information about the store. 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.

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

November 15, 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!

November 15, 2019 Dear PWS Families, Parent teacher conference week is one of our favorite times of the school year. It is nice to catch up with you all as you come to hear about the progress your child has made and witness the great work that has been done. It is another reminder of the incredible families we have at PWS that make it such an amazing school.           This week we got a little sneak peak at what Winter will be like. With the temperatures tumbling, please remember to make sure your child is dressed appropriately for outside activities. We will go outside if the temperature is over 20 degrees, but that is still pretty cold. Our teachers and staff do a fantastic job of coordinating the many layers the children need to be comfortable outside and then productive and engaged inside. Kindness was all over the school this week as we celebrated part of National Kindness Month. Each day began with a kindness message as part of the morning announcements. Also, during this week, classes chose other classes to perform random acts of kindness for. These random acts of kindness came through in special notes written, songs sung, and one class even received fortune tellers.         A reminder that student report cards are now available on the Parent Portal. You can log on and see your child's report card for the first quarter. If you need directions on how to log onto the portal please click HERE.  Have a Great Weekend, Cheryl Daley, Principal Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal  Upcoming Dates to Remember Wednesday, November 27th -  Friday, November 29th Thanksgiving Break- No School Monday, December 2nd- Monday, December 9th PWS Food Drive    News from PWS Peter Woodbury School Food Drive During this time of year we are increasingly aware of how fortunate we are to have good friends, loving families, a place to call home, and food to eat. Unfortunately, we know that so many in our community are not as fortunate, and we feel that there is something we can do to help. Since we know that food banks are always in need of food, Peter Woodbury is holding a food drive for the New Hampshire Food Bank, as well as the Bedford Community Food Pantry. This year, we will continue to partner with the Bedford Community Food Pantry in providing food for their School Lunch+ program.  This provides backpacks on Fridays with food for students over the weekend. This month, we are collecting single serving juice bottles (no glass please). (Bedford Community Food Pantry- School Lunch+)  Students can start bringing in canned goods, dry goods, and any other non- perishable food items the Monday after Thanksgiving (December 2). Contributions are not required and we are aware that there are so many different ways, events, issues, and causes to donate to and one family certainly cannot do it all. We'll kick off our food drive with a one item, small donation on Monday, December 2. When 500+ kids each do something small it adds up very fast; together we can make a difference. Next week, we'll target items that are of particular need by having theme days (listed below). All nonperishable items are appreciated and accepted. Thank you for considering this important effort and we wish everyone the best during the holidays. Monday, (12/2) - Any item “Together we can make difference!”     Tuesday (12/3) - Juice Wednesday (12/4) - Canned vegetables or fruits Thursday (12/5) - Soup  Friday (12/6) - Peanut Butter and Jelly Monday (12/9) - Mac and cheese News from the PTG Lost & Found Please be sure to visit the Lost & Found located in the 3rd grade hallway as there are many items located there.  All unclaimed items will be cleared out before the Thanksgiving break and donated to a worthy cause. Yarn Donations Do you have extra yarn that needs a new home?  Our students would appreciate your donation to the school for craft use during indoor recess.  Donations may be placed in the bins located outside the main office, under the volunteer sign-in table.  Thank you! BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE & MORE SALE-Saturday, November 23rd, 9-2pm at BHS: SAVE on Winter Gear and Clothing: New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignors. More sale info HERE SELL Your Winter Gear and Clothing: Drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, between 5PM – 8PM.  If you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag. More consigning info HERE VOLUNTEER: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Volunteers can pre-shop Saturday morning (wristband required) before the doors open to the public! This is a great perk to volunteering! Click HERE to get involved. BAKE SALE: Interested in donating an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click HERE  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! SKI, SKATE AND MORE SALE MERCHANTS Joining the sale are ski merchants Rodgers Ski and Sport, Bob and Terry’s Ski & Sports Outlet, Ski & Snowboard Liquidation Center, Sport Thoma, and S&W Sports  They will bring NEW and USED equipment at HUGE savings along with their expertise in fitting the right ski, board and boots to your ability. Also joining us will be BedFoRd wOOL offering handmade wool mittens and Donation*Imagination*Creation selling unique products (benches, bookshelves, coat racks, etc) made from recycled winter equipment. GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER Final order due date is December 6th. We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you!  To download an order form please CLICK HERE. For more information about this program CLICK HERE. HAPPY SHOPPING! COFFEE AND CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier Tuesday, December 10th, 6:30pm at the SAU building (103 County Road). Join Superintendent Fournier for an informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. This event is designed to discuss topics of interest to parents, so questions/comments are encouraged. Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend. AMAZON SMILE!  Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support.  Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG.  Thank you for your support. From the Community No news from the community this week. Repeated News & Messages PWS School Store We are excited to announce that once again the 4th grade Student Council will operate a school store as a fundraiser. The store will open next week on Wednesday, November 6th and will run each week until May 20th. The store will be open to students in grades 2-4 every Wednesday morning from 7:30 am - 8:00 am (morning bus drop off time). It is located in the gym. Please click here for more information about the store. 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.

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

November 8, 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!

November 8, 2019 Dear PWS Families,        This morning's weather seems like the perfect way to remind everyone that Winter is coming. As you all know, Winter in New Hampshire can be quite the unpredictable event. It is always our intent to get the students out to recess as best we can. The students will go out to recess if the temperature is above 20 degrees. Please plan and dress the children accordingly. With that said, we often experience major temperature shifts throughout the day, so please do your best to provide the options they may need so that they can go out comfortably and enjoy the fresh air.         Student report cards are now available on the Parent Portal. You can log on and see your child's report card for the first quarter. If you need directions on how to log onto the portal please click HERE.          We often get questions about absences and tardies. Mrs. Daley has recorded a video to help answer some of those questions. Please click HERE to see the video.          Finally, we ended our day today with a moving Veterans Day assembly. We thank the many Veterans who were able to join us and be an example for our students. In honor of this holiday, the students dismissed today in silence to remember those that served and serve for us. We thank and honor all the Veterans that are in one way or another a part of Peter Woodbury School. Have a Great Weekend, Cheryl Daley, Principal Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal  Upcoming Dates to Remember Monday, November 11th Veterans Day- No School Wednesday, November 27th -  Friday, November 29th Thanksgiving Break- No School    News from PWS Elementary School Kitchen News: On Thursday, November 14th the kitchen will be working hard to prepare a delicious, festive Thanksgiving feast! Fill your lunch tray with flavorful gourmet roasted and sliced turkey, homemade hearty stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and fresh steamed green beans all topped with tasty gravy.  Included is your choice of fresh fruit and milk. This is such a special, nourishing meal to provide to our students, so don’t miss out! In addition, the Food Service Department is now on Instagram. Follow us at flavahfulschoolmeals_sau25 and see some of our awesome meals and recipes we love to boast about! News from the PTG GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER Final order due date is December 6th. We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you!  To download an order form please CLICK HERE. For more information about this program CLICK HERE. HAPPY SHOPPING! BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE & MORE SALE Saturday, November 23rd, 9-2pm at BHS SAVE on Winter Gear and Clothing: New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignors. More sale info HERE SELL Your Winter Gear and Clothing: Drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, between 5PM – 8PM.  If you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag. More consigning info HERE VOLUNTEER: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Volunteers can pre-shop Saturday morning (wristband required) before the doors open to the public! This is a great perk to volunteering! Click HERE to get involved. BAKE SALE: Interested in donating an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click HERE  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! IMPACT OF YOUR PTG SUPPORT Thanks to your support, PTG recently donated funds to BHS to assist in providing grants to students for Intersession assistance, covered the cost of admittance to American’ Stonehenge for McKelvie 6th graders, and helped cover the cost of the materials for the new Movement Path hallway at Memorial Elementary School. AMAZON SMILE!  Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support.  Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG.  Thank you for your support. From the Community No news from the community this week. Repeated News & Messages PWS School Store We are excited to announce that once again the 4th grade Student Council will operate a school store as a fundraiser. The store will open next week on Wednesday, November 6th and will run each week until May 20th. The store will be open to students in grades 2-4 every Wednesday morning from 7:30 am - 8:00 am (morning bus drop off time). It is located in the gym. Please click here for more information about the store. 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.

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

November 1, 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!

November 1, 2019 Dear PWS Families,             Yesterday's Halloween festivities will not soon be forgotten. All of the creative costumes were the best part of the day. Thank you to everyone for your understanding and flexibility as we had to move the event indoors this year. Even with the sudden changes, it still went off without a hitch.           Today, we were able to get outside and enjoy some recess with our first graders. The best part was watching many of them learn to master the monkey bars. As each child swung there was a whole team of friends chanting their name and encouraging them to take on the new challenge. Later, these same first graders turned our dining hall into a Penguin Palace where they pretended to be wearing fancy clothes and practiced their finest dining room manners.           This week our second graders had the opportunity to travel to Beaver Brook Science Center. They learned about 3 different types of habitats (wetlands, Forest, Field), who lives in them, and got some hands on experience of the differences found in each one. They also learned what to do if we spot a black bear,  the difference between beaver lodge vs. beaver dam, and the difference between an herbivore, carnivore & omnivore. Here are some pictures of this experience.              Remember, our Veterans Day Assembly is coming up soon. Please click the link below for more information about how you may be able to take part and help us out with this outstanding event. Veterans Day Assembly              Finally, we have added a book to our front lobby that we hope you will help us write. When you have a moment, please feel free to write us about your favorite moments at Peter Woodbury School. We want to capture the stories, experiences, and memories that make PWS such a special place. Have a Great Weekend, Cheryl Daley, Principal Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal  Upcoming Dates to Remember 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 PWS School Store We are excited to announce that once again the 4th grade Student Council will operate a school store as a fundraiser. The store will open next week on Wednesday, November 6th and will run each week until May 20th. The store will be open to students in grades 2-4 every Wednesday morning from 7:30 am - 8:00 am (morning bus drop off time). It is located in the gym. Please click here for more information about the store. 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 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 Community Forum on Vaping  Join the PTG, BeBOLD and the Bedford 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 information. Repeated News & Messages Mrs. Clark's Blog Be sure to check out the latest blog from our School Counselor, Mrs. Clark. 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.

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