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
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.
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.
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.
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