Friday, October 30th, 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!

October 30th, 2020

 

 

Dear PWS Families,

 

As one of our students put it, PWS was a “Spooktacular” place to be this week as many fun activities were enjoyed by students and staff to celebrate Halloween! Please take a moment to check out this quick video to see the awesome second grade scarecrows that were put together by our children! We applaud the creativity of our second grade students and are so happy that this tradition got to continue this year! Staff members also enjoyed all of the fun costumes that our students dressed up in throughout the week! We also saw our first snowfall of the year! Although this storm was a bit unexpected we strongly encourage families to send their students dressed appropriately for the weather. Warm clothing and boots will be required to help get the students outside and staying dry so that they can comfortably return to their academics! Please take a moment to read the current news and updates from the school and the PTG. We hope that everyone has a safe and relaxing weekend!

 

PWS NEWS: 

 

Contact Tracing through NH DHHS

It has been our experience lately that NH DHHS is very delayed in contacting families with contact tracing information, and as a result, it’s possible that students come to school without knowing they have been in close contact with a COVID positive person (and should be quarantining).  Please know that if your child has been contact traced as a result of contact within school, you will be called by the school (most likely, Sammie Ewing, our nurse) rather than wait for DHHS.  However, if the contact happens outside of school, we will not know about it.  My ask is that if your child tests positive, you contact the parents/guardians of any child who has been contact traced as a result of outside of school activities, so that the child can quarantine and/or get tested in a timely fashion.  Hopefully, things will slow down soon at DHHS.  Thank you!

 

School Closings and Delays

If school is to be closed or if there is a delayed opening, the District will notify parents/guardians using the School Messenger Notification Service. This system will send a telephone call to the primary emergency number, email message and/or text message designated by the parents/guardians at approximately 5:30 AM.  In addition, the following television stations will be contacted: WMUR TV (Channel 9, Manchester), and BCTV (Channels 16 and 22).  It is also posted under News and Notes on the District website and District Facebook page.

If it is necessary to call a 2-hour delay in the start of school, buses will make their normal pickups 2 hours later than the usual time and the morning kindergarten classes will be cancelled. The school day will end at the regular time.

Picture Retake Update: 

Please take a moment to view this link for an updated picture retake option for PWS students. 

Long Term Substitute Opportunity:

PWS is looking for a long term substitute for 4 days a week. The purpose of this position to substitute for any staff member that is absent.  Teacher certification required. Competitive daily salary.  Please reach out to daleyc@bedfordnhk12.net if you are interested.  

Substitutes:

Looking for ways to be involved in the schools? Bedford School District is in need of substitute teachers. New increased pay rate of $100/day. Flexible schedule based on your availability. You will need to be available and able to work in-person and you will be responsible for managing the classroom and daily duties of the absent teacher. Bachelor degree preferred but not necessary.  Prior experience working with school age students is helpful. For more information contact the SAU at 472-3755. 

PTG NEWS:

UPCOMING: 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 local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Ordering details coming soon. 

**NEW THIS YEAR: ONE ORDER ONLY! ORDERS DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH**

 

UPCOMING: HANNAFORD COMMUNITY BAG PROGRAM:For the month of November, Bedford PTG will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Hannaford store located on KILTON ROAD

 

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH SUPERINTENDENT FOURNIER: 

Thank you to everyone who attended Community Conversation on October 29th. A special thank you to Superintendent Founier for taking the time to listen and discuss the community's questions and concerns. 

 

NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH: 

October is "National Principals Month" and we think we have some of the best here in Bedford! A huge thank you to all our Principals and Assistant Principals who work tirelessly for our students and staff!  We are forever grateful for your leadership and dedication to our schools.

We wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween! Enjoy the weekend and we will see you all next week! 

Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille

Friday October 23rd, 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!

October 23rd, 2020

Dear PWS Families,

It has been a very busy and productive week in the hybrid and remote classrooms at PWS! Spooky and festive activities are beginning to take shape as we approach the end of the month. The third graders have been acting as realtors creating haunted houses to sell to clients! The children have been working hard and using some creative imaginations to get into the spirit of the season. We would also like to take a moment to thank you for parental support in monitoring the health and safety of our students. As a school, we will continue to be monitoring our students and staff for COVID-19 symptoms. It is imperative to take a moment and review the Parent Infographic for COVID-19. We wish everyone a safe and happy weekend!

PWS News

Guidance Update: 

Please click here for an updated guidance blog post from our Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Clark!

Picture Retake Update: 

Please take a moment to view this link for an updated picture retake option for PWS students. 

Health Office:

Please click on this link for specific information on how Bedford and DHHS are working in concert to keep our students and staff healthy.  This information includes school exclusion thresholds, testing sites, and an updated dismissal note.

Student Support Tickets:

Student support tickets for distance learning will now be held for all grade levels daily M-F from 10:30am-11:30am. Please use this link to access a ticket for assistance.

Long Term Substitute Opportunity:

PWS is looking for a long term substitute for 4 days a week. The purpose of this position to substitute for any staff member that is absent.  Teacher certification required. Competitive daily salary.  Please reach out to daleyc@bedfordnhk12.net if you are interested.  

Substitutes:

Looking for ways to be involved in the schools? Bedford School District is in need of substitute teachers. New increased pay rate of $100/day. Flexible schedule based on your availability. You will need to be available and able to work in-person and you will be responsible for managing the classroom and daily duties of the absent teacher. Bachelor degree preferred but not necessary.  Prior experience working with school age students is helpful. For more information contact the SAU at 472-3755. To apply click HERE

 

Halloween at PWS:

Although the school year may look a little different that does not mean that elements of the autumn season will be ignored! On both Wednesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 29th PWS will be celebrating Halloween! Grade level teams will be organizing some festive activities for their students to participate in. Students are encouraged to bring their costumes that can fit over their clothing.

 

PTG News:

MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: 

Bringing you quality gift wrap, unique gifts, home & kitchen items, gourmet food, Kringle Candles and more. Our popular  GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE  fundraiser is happening now. Brochures with ordering details were sent home with elementary students. Elementary remote families should have received ordering information from their teachers. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS can order HERE Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales will go back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Students in elementary schools who sell at least 5 items earn a coupon for a free ice cream at Inside Scoop. Online orders must be placed by October 23rd.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH SUPERINTENDENT FOURNIER: 

**New Date** You are invited for an evening Community Conversation with Superintendent Mike Fournier. This is the place to get up to date information directly from our Superintendent on issues impacting our district. Ask your questions, share your opinions or just come to listen! 

Thursday, October 29th: 6.30P.M. at the SAU Office (Boardroom)

RSVP required. Please click HERE if you’d like to attend.

Due to limited seating we are unable to accommodate children at this meeting.  Apologies for this inconvenience. Social distancing and masks are required.   

NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH: 

October is "National Principals Month" and we think we have some of the best here in Bedford! A huge thank you to all our Principals and Assistant Principals who work tirelessly for our students and staff!  We are forever grateful for your leadership and dedication to our schools. 

LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER:

The schools and the PTG appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to focus on the safety of staff and students while minimizing volunteers in the buildings at this time. In order to hear about volunteer opportunities either IN SCHOOL or available REMOTELY you will need to fill out a Volunteer Google Form for each school that you have a child in. We will communicate volunteer needs as the PTG is made aware of them. To access the form click below or you can find them on the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms.

Again, have a wonderful weekend. We will see you all next week!

Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille

Friday, October, 16th 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!

October 16th, 2020

Dear PWS Families,

 

We had another great week at PWS! While we did battle some much needed rain, the students still found time to get outside with their peers and teachers! It is hard to imagine that we are already half way through the month of October! Time sure has been flying by as we have all been navigating this unique school year! It has been wonderful visiting classrooms and observing how the students are becoming much more comfortable speaking “through their masks” and having some great conversations with their classmates. Teachers have been working hard creating respectful and caring communities in their classrooms through morning meetings and other techniques to help form strong relationships. Please take a moment to catch up on some of the news and happenings from PWS! Have a safe and happy weekend!

PWS News:

Health Office:

Please click on this link for specific information on how Bedford and DHHS are working in concert to keep our students and staff healthy.  This information includes school exclusion thresholds, testing sites, and an updated dismissal note.

Student Support Tickets:

Student support tickets for distance learning will now be held for all grade levels daily M-F from 10:30am-11:30am. Please use this link to access a ticket for assistance.

Long Term Substitute Opportunity:

PWS is looking for a long term substitute for 4 days a week. The purpose of this position to substitute for any staff member that is absent.  Teacher certification required. Competitive daily salary.  Please reach out to daleyc@bedfordnhk12.net if you are interested.  

Substitutes:

Looking for ways to be involved in the schools? Bedford School District is in need of substitute teachers. New increased pay rate of $100/day. Flexible schedule based on your availability. You will need to be available and able to work in-person and you will be responsible for managing the classroom and daily duties of the absent teacher. Bachelor degree preferred but not necessary.  Prior experience working with school age students is helpful. For more information contact the SAU at 472-3755. To apply click HERE

 

Halloween at PWS:

Although the school year may look a little different that does not mean that elements of the autumn season will be ignored! On both Wednesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 29th PWS will be celebrating Halloween! Grade level teams will be organizing some festive activities for their students to participate in. Students are encouraged to bring their costumes that can fit over their clothing. Your child’s classroom teacher will be sending home more information about these days in the near future. 

Remote Student Google Meets with Mrs. Daley: 

Mrs. Daley will continue with Principal office hours every Wednesday from 1:30-2:00pm for our remote learners!  Meet.google.com and the password is Waddles. Mrs. Daley looks forward to seeing you there!

Destination Imagination - Registration Closes TONIGHT!

Registration is now open for Destination Imagination.  New and returning students must complete this google form. Registration closes TODAY, Friday October 16th, 2020. Destination Imagination is an extracurricular program that requires parent volunteers.  There is no guarantee that your child will be placed on a team, but we work very hard to place every child who registers.

 

NEW INFO K-6 teams may not use school facilities for meetings. Teams who wish to come together outside of the schools must adhere to the same safety precautions as in school, with regards to masks and social distancing. Most teams will meet virtually this year.  For more info on this wonderful extracurricular program offered by our district, please check out www.nh-di.org or contact our coordinator, Marie Russell at bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com. 

Picture Retake Options: 

Please click Here for an update on picture retake options. 

PTG NEWS:

MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE:

Bringing you quality gift wrap, unique gifts, home & kitchen items, gourmet food, Kringle Candles and more. Our popular  GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE  fundraiser is happening now. Brochures with ordering details were sent home with elementary students. Elementary remote families should have received ordering information from their teachers. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS can order HERE

Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales will go back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Students in elementary schools who sell at least 5 items earn a coupon for a free ice cream at Inside Scoop. Online orders must be placed by October 23rd.

 

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH SUPERINTENDENT FOURNIER:

You are invited for an evening Community Conversation with Superintendent Mike Fournier. This is the place to get up to date information directly from our Superintendent on issues impacting our district. Ask your questions, share your opinions or just come to listen! 

Thursday, October 22nd; 6.30PM at the SAU Office (Boardroom)

RSVP required. Please click HERE if you’d like to attend.

Due to limited seating we are unable to accommodate children at this meeting.  Apologies for this inconvenience. Social distancing and masks are required.  

 

LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER:

The schools and the PTG appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to focus on the safety of staff and students while minimizing volunteers in the buildings at this time. In order to hear about volunteer opportunities either IN SCHOOL or available REMOTELY you will need to fill out a Volunteer Google Form for each school that you have a child in. We will communicate volunteer needs as the PTG is made aware of them. To access the form click PWS Volunteer Form or you can find them on the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms.

Have an awesome weekend and we will see you next week! 

Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille

Friday October 9th, 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!

October 9th, 2020

Dear PWS Families,

A happy Friday to you all! We would like to begin by thanking the PWS community for your continued support throughout the beginning months of this school year. It has truly been wonderful to observe students making growth and achieving goals during the first month and a half of school. Your children have been working very hard both in the classroom and remotely and their effort shows. Festive student art work is beginning to occupy the halls at PWS especially by our kindergarten classrooms! The children have done a nice job making the walls "pop" and come to life. We hope that all families find some time to rest and relax with an extra day over the weekend. Please take a moment to catch up on some of the news and happenings from PWS!

 

PWS News:

 

Long Term Substitute Opportunity

PWS is looking for a long term substitute for 4 days a week. The purpose of this position to substitute for any staff member that is absent.  Previous school experience preferred. Competitive daily salary.  Please reach out to daleyc@bedfordnhk12.net if you are interested.  

Substitutes:

Looking for ways to be involved in the schools? Bedford School District is in need of substitute teachers. New increased pay rate of $100/day. Flexible schedule based on your availability. You will need to be available and able to work in-person and you will be responsible for managing the classroom and daily duties of the absent teacher. Bachelor degree preferred but not necessary.  Prior experience working with school age students is helpful. For more information contact the SAU at 472-3755. To apply click HERE

 

Halloween at PWS:

Although the school year may look a little different that does not mean that elements of the autumn season will be ignored! On both Wednesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 29th PWS will be celebrating Halloween! Grade level teams will be organizing some festive activities for their students to participate in. Students are encouraged to bring their costumes that can fit over their clothing. Your child’s classroom teacher will be sending home more information about these days in the near future. 

 

Destination Imagination:

Registration is now open for Destination Imagination.  New and returning students must complete this google form. Registration closes on Friday October 16th, 2020. Destination Imagination is an extracurricular program that requires parent volunteers.  There is no guarantee that your child will be placed on a team, but we work very hard to place every child who registers.

NEW INFO K-6 teams may not use school facilities for meetings. Teams who wish to come together outside of the schools must adhere to the same safety precautions as in school, with regards to masks and social distancing. Most teams will meet virtually this year.  For more info on this wonderful extracurricular program offered by our district, please check out www.nh-di.org or contact our coordinator, Marie Russell at bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com. 

From the Library:

Some students are having a difficult time remembering to return their books on their library day.  If this happens, your child will choose new books during their library time.  We will hold the books behind the circulation desk in the library.  The next time your child comes to school, they can swap their old library books for their new ones.  It's important to us that students feel a sense of ownership in their library time and choose books that capture their interests.  

Happy reading, Mrs. Baldi

PTG Notes: MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Bringing you quality gift wrap, unique gifts, home & kitchen items, gourmet food, Kringle Candles and more. Our popular  GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE  fundraiser is happening now. Brochures with ordering details will be coming home with elementary students. Elementary remote families will receive ordering information from their teachers. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS can order HERE Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales will go back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Students in elementary schools who sell at least 5 items earn a coupon for a free ice cream at Inside Scoop. Online orders must be placed by October 23rd. COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH SUPERINTENDENT FOURNIER: You are invited for an evening Community Conversation with Superintendent Mike Fournier. This is the place to get up to date information directly from our Superintendent on issues impacting our district. Ask your questions, share your opinions or just come to listen!  Thursday, October 22nd; 6:30 p.m. at the SAU Office (Boardroom) RSVP required. Please click HERE if you’d like to attend. Due to limited seating we are unable to accommodate children at this meeting.  Apologies for this inconvenience. Social distancing and masks are required.     SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS: This year through donations and fundraisers the PTG intends to help fund… Enhancing outdoor spaces/playground improvements COVID mitigation supplies for teachers/classrooms Virtual programming and events for students, staff and families  Assisting with student needs through guidance and nurse department support To support the PTG you can donate through PayPal by clicking HERE or by check made out to Bedford PTG (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). Through our Support Drive, 100% of your donation goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford. LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER: The schools and the PTG appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to focus on the safety of staff and students while minimizing volunteers in the buildings at this time. In order to hear about volunteer opportunities either IN SCHOOL or available REMOTELY you will need to fill out a Volunteer Google Form for each school that you have a child in. We will communicate volunteer needs as the PTG is made aware of them. To access the form click (PWS Volunteer Form) or you can find them on the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms. COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH ADMINISTRATION: A special thank you to our Principals and Assistant Principals for taking time out of their schedules to meet and share information about their particular school with new families of the Bedford School District.  SKI, SKATE AND MORE SALE FOR 2020 CANCELLED: We regret that we will not be able to host this event this year and we look forward to bringing it back in 2021

We wish all of you a safe and happy long weekend!

 

Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille