May 8, 2020
Dear PWS Families,
We hope that last week's two days off gave you a moment to relax, breathe, and enjoy the weather. We are in the home stretch now and know you can do it. We have been so impressed by how well everyone has been doing and are so fortunate to be part of this PWS family.
Mrs. Baldi would like to collect all checked out library books next Friday, May 15. Please see this attached letter for a schedule and instructions. Stay well, Mrs. Baldi
For the past few weeks, teachers have been sending out This Survey. Though it won’t be in their emails, we ask that you still take a moment to complete it, so we may know how we are doing meeting your child’s needs while factoring in your family’s well being. Teachers and grade levels may also be sending out more detailed surveys for this same reason.
This Sunday is Mother's Day. To our mothers- Enjoy the day, it is well deserved and well earned. You do so much and hope you have an amazing day. To our fathers- You have less than 48 hours, we know you can do it!
Cheryl Daley, Principal
Dan Mitchell, Assistant Principal
PWS NEWS
2020/21 Placement
Placement will take place over the summer this year. We are aiming for the end of July. At that time, your child’s new teacher will reach out via email with a welcome letter and supply information. Please make sure that your email information is up to date in Power School.
Quarter 4 Report Cards
As a reminder… Governor Sununu recommended schools report a Pass/Fail reporting system. Bedford does not use letter grades at the elementary schools, but we will make the adjustments described below.
Based on participation in the subjects of reading and mathematics, please expect your child's fourth-quarter progress to be either "Meeting District Expectations" or "Meeting Some District Expectations.” For those rare instances when students did not participate in remote learning, they may receive “Not Meeting District Expectations.” This information will be provided in the comment section of the report card. Since the entire fourth quarter instruction has been under the conditions of Remote Learning, it is more difficult to provide a four-point reporting system as we had in the first three quarters of the year. Your child will also have a comment section from the teacher providing more detail.
Integrated Arts will also provide progress on the report card (grades 3 & 4) with "Good" and "Satisfactory" in the area of participation. For those rare instances when students did not participate in remote learning, they may receive “Needs Improvement.”
Playground Access
I know that it is tempting as the weather continues to get nicer, but in staying in compliance with the Town of Bedford and given the guidance from the CDC and DHHS about stopping the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, we are asking that students DO NOT come to our playgrounds.
From Mrs. Bouchard, Behavior Specialist
Kids Regressing? Help Them Cope With Stress During Coronavirus
How Mindfulness Can Help Kids (and Parents!) Weather Emotional Storms
How You and Your Kids Can De-Stress During Coronavirus
Why Are People Wearing Masks? Answering Your Child's Questions
A Message Regarding Camp Witzel
Jane O'Brien, Recreation Manager said this is an incredible difficult decision to make, as Camp Witzel is the type of community activity that is important to the recreation department. However, in consideration of the safety of all participants (staff/campers), we are unable to properly support this summer program for the 2020 season due to the circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic and the news we received from the Bedford School District about the unavailability to use the school facility to host the program as it has in past years. Families who have already registered and submitted payment will be given a full refund.
We thank you for being a valued member of our recreation family. It may be hard to see it now, but there's a bright future ahead. We will get there-together.
Miss Jane
Mrs. Clark's Blog
Our School Counselor, Mrs. Clark has updated her blog with many activities and resources for you to use at home.
News from the PTG
HAPPY STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Although we couldn’t be together to celebrate, as Staff Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to express our deepest appreciation for All Bedford School District Staff. All Bedford staff has been amazing in taking care of our kids in good times and in challenging times and for that we are grateful. We look forward to when we can all be together again to thank them in person. Thank you to all the families that contributed to our video shout out to BSD staff…PTG Teacher & Staff Appreciation Video
Repeated Information
Remote Learning Plan
Understanding that we cannot replicate the same education that would have happened if there had not been a Covid-19 pandemic, we are making an adjustment to our weekly schedule. As a school, we are constantly looking for the best ways to support all students. We believe that utilizing a model that lends itself to greater flexibility will be beneficial for our school community. Starting next week we will dedicate Wednesday to support the personalization of learning. Please note, this is not a day off for students as they are expected to participate in their learning. Instead of receiving direct whole-class instruction, Wednesday is a day that may include targeted instructional opportunities and/or allow for more student choice and enrichment. We are hopeful that this change to the remote learning schedule will assist in giving students a little less screen time and a little more choice in their learning. Stay safe and be healthy!
Remote Learning Information
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