January 31, 2020
Dear PWS Families,
What a great week. We have spent time with students during snack time. They love to share about their lives. They talked about their families and what they do over the weekends. Some older students shared their favorite subjects and we shared childhood stories about our times in school . They asked us our ages and we were happy to share. After that they shared their parents ages as well. Thank you so much for sharing your children with us. Each and every one of them is special.
We have been asked by our transportation and bus company to share this important reminder with all of you. If your child misses the bus, please do not bring your child to a later stop and attempt to get them on the bus at that point. This can create dangerous situations with extra cars and children attempting to get on the bus from a location that the driver is unaware of. Rather, please just bring them directly to the school and utilize the parent drop off area. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in creating a safe environment for all of your children.
Have a Great Weekend,
Cheryl Daley, Principal
Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal
Upcoming Dates to Remember
| February 6, 2020 | Family Fun Night 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM & 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| February 17, 2020 | 3rd Grade Inventive Thinking - Parent Visitation 1:30 PM |
| February 18, 2020 | 4th Grade Invention Convention - Parent Visitation 9:30 AM |
News from PWS
Global Play Day
On Wednesday, February 5th, our school will be participating in Global School Play Day 2020 (GSPD.) GSPD has been promoted by Psychology Today and is being celebrated at schools around the world. You can learn more about the benefits of unstructured play by visiting the official GSPD website: www.globalschoolplayday.com. We are inviting all of our students to bring in things to play with on this very special day. Here are some examples of things your child may bring in (be sure your child’s name is clearly marked on all items):
Non-Violent Toys (no weapons)
Legos, blocks, cardboard boxes, etc.
Dress-Up
Puppets
Stuffed Animals
Board Games
Puzzles
Sports equipment
*no electronic devices*
Though our play day will be unstructured, it will still be supervised by teachers. It is our hope that this one day of play will inspire families to plan for more unstructured play time during non-school hours.
Third Grade Inventive Thinking and Fourth Grade Invention Convention
The 3rd grade inventive thinking unit and 4th grade invention convention is scheduled for the 3rd week of February. Please visit Mrs. Speaker's WEBSITE for great information, resources, and links to educational sites.
PWS Family Fun Night 2020
Peter Woodbury School invites you to our annual Family Fun Night on Thursday, February 6th (with a snow day of Thursday, February 20th). Our theme this year will be Taking Care of Mind, Body, and Each Other. Games and activities, for all ages, will be offered throughout the school for students and families to engage in and have fun.
As always, each classroom will donate a unique theme basket to raffle off that night. Our popular teacher raffle will be there too! Advanced sale of these raffle tickets are discounted and sold as three blocks for $10.00. The night of the event we will sell the tickets for $5.00 a block. The Book Walk will be held in the Multipurpose Room ($1 per ticket). The Book Walk is set up on the idea of musical chairs. Kids will walk around in a circle and try to be on a circle when the music stops. We are also selling 50/50 tickets. Fifty percent of the money raised through this raffle will go directly back to the winner!
Pizza, salad, ice cream, and water will be served. We advise families to purchase food tickets in advance. This will guarantee your food and water selections. Food will not be available to purchase the night of the event. If you would like to purchase food tickets, raffle tickets, book walk tickets, or 50/50 tickets please fill out the attached order form and return it to school no later than Wednesday, January 29th.
Important Note: Pre-ordered tickets will NOT be sent home this year. ALL tickets will be picked up that night.
Any questions please contact Sue Armstrong
armstrongs@sau25.net or 622-0431 ext.24260 to leave a message
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Kindergarten and 1st Grade Registration (2020 – 2021)
On Monday, February 3, 2020 registration packets will be available for parents to pick up at your appropriate school during school hours at the Peter Woodbury, Memorial and Riddle Brook Schools. *Please do not download any of the forms until February 3rd as changes will be made prior to then.* Return your completed forms along with your child’s birth certificate, two (2) proofs of residency, a current copy of your child’s physical and immunizations to the appropriate elementary school by Thursday, March 5, 2020.
A child must attain his/her fifth (5th) birthday on or before September 30, 2020 to be eligible for kindergarten. A child must attain his/her sixth (6th) birthday on or before September 30, 2020 to be eligible for first grade. New Hampshire law requires all new students to present an up-to-date record of immunizations upon admission to school. In addition, record of a physical exam, done no more than one year prior to entrance, is required.
Kindergarten and First Grade Registration Forms
If you are registering your child to attend Kindergarten or First Grade in the Bedford School District, please download and print the following forms or you may pick up the forms at your home school office. Forms can be dropped off at the school office that your child will be attending to begin the registration process.
Please do not download any forms prior to February 3, 2020 as changes will be made.
Information about the K-Plus program
Each of the three elementary schools provides a fee based extended day program called K-Plus. A $525 deposit is required with the K+ registration. Checks can be made out to Bedford School District.
News from the PTG
Family Fun Night Volunteers
Coffee Cart Donations
THANK YOU FROM THE PTG
Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy stories read by our Principals and Assistant Principals at Principal Winter Reading Night!
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
The PTG has a busy spring planned with community speakers, book fair, district art show and of course, the Color Blast Fun Run/Walk. Stay tuned for more details!
COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK COMMUNITY EVENT
Save the date…Sunday, May 31st as PTG hosts another Color Blast Fun Run/Walk. Registration opens March 13th. More exciting details coming in the next few weeks . . .
Local businesses…
Want to join the PTG’s efforts in providing enriching educational opportunities, creating community events, and helping support the individual needs of our Bedford School District, while gaining positive exposure for your business? Consider becoming a Color Blast Fun Run/Walk sponsor! Visit HERE for more information or contact bedfordcolorblast@gmail.com.
STAY CONNECTED TO THE PTG
Please visit our PTG WEBSITE and follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) to see all the exciting things happening in our schools. Thank you for your support!
From the Community
BHS Fundraiser
The BHS Prom Committee is holding their annual Krispy Kreme fundraiser. If you would like to pre-order a box (or more) of donuts, please use this link Pick up is Tuesday, February 11th, at Primary voting from 7 am- 7pm. Boxes will also be on sale until donuts run out.
A Message for Military Families
As many of you know NH has recently had several deployments from the NH National Guard to the Middle East. This often brings stress to the families and anxieties that may cause hardship to the family. There are resources available to support the families during these difficult times. Should you have a family in need of support please do not hesitate to contact Kristen Ferullo at the Naval Shipyard. Kristen’s email is kristenferullo@navy.mil She can also be reached at (207) 318-1730
Repeated News & Messages
Bedford Childfind Day
The Bedford School District is sponsoring a Childfind Day.
Free vision, hearing, and developmental screenings are offered for children suspected to have delays in language, learning, and/or development.
Who: Preschool Children, between the ages of birth and 6
What: The Childfind Program purpose is to identify children that may require special educational services.
When: Friday, February 21, 2020
Where: Memorial Elementary School 55 Old Bedford Rd
Appointments are Required
For an appointment, please call 627-1776 ext. 23275 February 1st to February 14th between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM
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