Friday, October, 16th 2020

 PWS PrinciPal’s News 

We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day. 

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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