Friday, August 28, 2020

Friday August 28th, 2020

 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!



August 28th, 2020


Dear PWS Families, 


It was truly a surreal moment as the first few students returned to the halls of PWS over the last two days! As a staff we were thrilled to receive your children back into their classrooms for the 2020-21 school year. We would like to recognize the awesome attitudes that the students brought with them on the first two days of school. It was extremely impressive to see how the students were able and willing to adapt to the changes at PWS to ensure the safety of all!


A lot of hard work and preparation went into making this moment a reality. We would like to take the opportunity to recognize all of the PWS staff members for their commitment to the students of Bedford and the reopening of our school. Our amazing staff truly went above and beyond to adapt to all of the alterations and create a warm and welcoming environment for our students to return to this week. 


Parents and guardians, we appreciate your flexibility and patience as we continue to reopen our school both in-person and virtually. We recognize that there will continue to be some growing pains, however we have seen that our strong community can and will continue to persevere through these ever changing times. Please continue to reach out with your questions and concerns to help us provide the best education possible for your students. 


Lunch/Recess Monitor 

PWS is looking for a lunch/recess monitor for 2.5 hours a day!  If you have questions or are interested in this position please email Mr. Robitaille at: robitaillem@sau25.net 


Parent Pickup

A friendly reminder: When you pick up your child, please write your child’s first name, last name and grade level on a piece of paper.  Please put this paper on the window on the passenger side. This will help our staff move through the pickup process in quicker and more orderly fashion. Please do not begin arriving at PWS for pickup until 1:50pm due to students using the grounds for recess. We will slowly begin to resume our normal starting dismissal time of 2:20pm over the course of the next week. Thanks for your support in helping make parent pickup a safe and smooth process for everyone!


Student Support Tickets

This tool is still being developed and we will provide an update as it is completed and ready for use! A reminder that this tool will be used to support distance learning days at PWS. 


COVID-19 Reminder

Please see the link below from the NH Department of Education about COVID-19: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BonUSmvdlKBRPO1jtl9iaG4ooMBfW3D5/view?usp=sharing


School Lunch Program

As a reminder, if you plan to purchase hot lunch for your child, lunches will need to be pre-ordered. Please click this link for information on pre-ordering your child's hot lunch.


Bus Routes

Bus routes are online and can be found HERE. Scroll down to Afternoon and Morning Peter Woodbury School Bus Routes for stop locations and pick-up times.

 

Chromebooks

Students should bring their CHARGED ChromeBook to school with them every day.  We will be working with students throughout the day to ensure they have a device and that their device works properly here at PWS.


We would like to again thank the entire PWS community for all of the support that we have received over the last two days! We wish the entire community a safe and relaxing weekend!


See you all next week!


Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille 


Friday, August 21, 2020

Friday August 20th, 2020

 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!



August 20th, 2020


Dear PWS Families, 


A very happy last Friday of summer vacation to you all! We are brimming with excitement to get back to business next Thursday August 27th as the 2020-21 school year will kick off! Please take some time to carefully read this blog as well as watch this video. There will be many changes in and around the Peter Woodbury School so we want to make sure everyone is on the same page to ensure a successful start! 

Also, a big reminder that for hybrid learners the first day of school for the alphabet grouping L-Z is Thursday August 27th and the first day of school for the alphabet grouping A-K is Friday August 28th! Remote Learners will have material and ChromeBook pickup on Tuesday August 25th from 3-5pm!


Drop Off

The drop off procedure will remain largely the same as we resume school next week. Drop off will take place by the kindergarten wing. Parents please drive slowly as you approach the school. Your child will be greeted by a PWS staff member and escorted to their classroom. There will be no morning recess to begin this school year. Students should come to school on their first day with the name tag that was sent home this week. The name tag should include your student's first, last and teacher name printed on the front.

This is also a reminder that students will not be entering the building until 7:45am at the earliest. This must be maintained to make sure all staff members are ready to receive your students into the building. 


Masks

Masks are required when students get out of their vehicles and make their way to their classroom. Students will be coached by their teachers to help them understand our mask protocols that are outlined in the Bedford School District Reopening Plan. We request that you send your child to school with two masks a day (just in case they need a new one). Forgotten mask? No problem, we will have child-sized masks available as students enter the building.


Cafeteria/Food Services

The cafeteria will be arranged so that students will be able to eat six feet apart from one another. It is extremely important that parents who wish to order hot lunch make their selection on PowerSchool prior to the start of the school day. The PWS cafeteria staff will be delivering lunch to the students to avoid lines and possible congestion! Our cafeteria will still have allergy tables to accommodate students as needed. 


Recess 

The school yard at PWS is going to be sectioned off into five areas to respect plenty of space for classrooms to stay together. Students will rotate through a schedule to make sure they get to spend time in each area. It will be important that students remain with their class at all times at recess. We understand that this might be a hard thing to ask but it will help keep all of our students and staff healthy. 

Our Physical Education teacher, Mrs. Ferenc will be working with our students to learn some engaging activities to play at recess. Please do not send in additional pieces of recess equipment (footballs, balls, jump-ropes, etc.).


Hallway Signage

When students return to PWS next week they will notice some different signage around the building. Like other facilities in the town of Bedford, students will see recognizable one way signage to promote socially distanced hallways to travel in. Please show our video to your student(s) so they have a heads up as to what to look for when they return!


Student Pickup 

Please be aware that student pickup is going to be a little different this year at PWS. First and foremost, please do not arrive at the building prior to 1:50pm for student pickup. Children will be out at recess and vehicle traffic will not be tolerated prior to 1:50pm. Please watch the video (linked above) and look at this detailed map to understand the traffic pattern. A sign with your student's name(s) and grade level should be visible on your car's dashboard to move the process along. The dismissal process will begin at 2:10pm for the first few weeks of school. Bus loading will take place behind the building and parent traffic will have to be interrupted at times for bus departure.Thank you for your assistance in making student pickup a quick and safe process!


Medication Drop-off

Medication drop off to the nurse will be handled differently this year since Meet and Greet will be virtual. 
If your child requires daily prescription medication, please contact the nurse directly to arrange an appointment for drop off.
The nurse will be accepting PRN medications (epi pen, Benadryl, inhalers, lactaid, etc) on Monday, 8/24 and Tuesday, 8/25 from 10am-1pm.  A table will be set up outside at the front of the school where the nurse will accept medication under the following circumstances only:
  • Medication is properly labeled with valid expiration dates
  • MD orders are provided for this school year
  • Completed and signed (by MD) Allergy Action Plans and valid MD orders must accompany all Epi pens or they will not be accepted
  • OTC forms are available online or can be signed at the time of drop off

We hope everyone has a restful and relaxing last few days of summer vacation! We can't wait to welcome back our students both in-person our virtually!


Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille


Community News/Offerings 


Bedford Strings Program 

Peter Woodbury School 

Grade 3 and 4 

Wednesdays 2:30-3:15pm 

14 Week session 

September 9- December 16th 

Register through: https://mcmusicschool.org/bedford-strings-program  


Girl Scout Community Events

Girl Scout's Animal Dance Party 

Girl Scout's Robot Building Party