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