Friday, October 30th, 2020

  PWS PrinciPal’s News 

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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