Friday, February 19th, 2021

  PWS PrinciPal’s News

 

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February 19, 2021

Dear PWS Families, 

 

We would like to take a moment to wish you all a wonderful February vacation! We had another great week of having all hybrid K-1 students in for five days of in-person instruction. Friday was also a busy day at PWS with all of our hybrid 2-4 students here for in-person instruction. It has been awesome to continue to see new friendships being formed and full classes learning together! Many classes had a great time playing out in the fresh snow today at recess. We appreciate the continued parent support as we navigate the reopening of our schools. Please take a moment to read the updates on everything going on in the PWS community.

PWS News:

From the Library:

Happy February vacation to all PWS families!  Vacation is a great time to read for fun.  If you're looking for a good ebook or audiobook over break, log in to Sora for free access to over 2,000 titles.  Learn how to log in on the library's webpage.  

Happy reading!  Mrs. Baldi

Masks:

If possible, please send your student(s) in with a second mask. Many masks are getting wet in the snow during recess! Thank you for your attention in this matter!

 

Quarantine vs. Elective Travel:

As some families start to plan for February Vacation, we wanted to send a reminder about elective travel. Families who elect to stay home or travel will not receive the same service as those students who are required to be excluded. Our schools have an obligation to provide an education to students who are required to quarantine and be excluded from school due to exposure.  These students are a priority for our teachers (aside from the ones in front of them, of course).   Also, if you do plan to travel outside of New England at any time, please make sure that you contact our nurse, Sam Ewing (in addition to your child’s classroom teacher) as she is responsible for setting quarantine dates for our students and staff members.

 

STEAM Challenge Kits:

We've had a lot of excitement centered around the February STEAM Challenge Kits that were sent home. Unfortunately we have run into delayed shipments for some supplies for the month of February. This has resulted in some classes not having received their kits yet. We promise they will be handed out as soon as possible. Every single student and every single class will receive a bag for February, for March and for April. Thank you for being patient and understanding!

 

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Registration (2021 – 2022):

Starting Monday, February 1st, you may download and print out registration packets from the PWS Website (under the School Information tab—New Student Registration) or stop by our school to pick one up. 

The packets need to be returned to the school by Thursday, March 4th.  A $525 deposit is required with the K+ registration (checks made out to Bedford School District).

• A child must attain his/her 5th birthday on or before September 30, 2021 to be eligible for kindergarten.

• A child must attain his/her 6th birthday on or before September 30, 2021 to be eligible for first grade.

Kindergarten students who are currently enrolled at PWS (or anywhere in the district) do not need to register for 1st grade.

 

Kids Vote:

This year we will not be having a PWS kids vote.  We are hoping to continue with this tradition starting next year.  We do encourage parents/guardians to vote on March 9th. 

 

Child Find:

Please click Here for more information on the Child Find Screening.

PTG News:

KNOW THE FIVE SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS:

Back in 2017 Former Supreme Court Justice Broderick spoke to students, teachers and parents of Bedford about his own experience with mental illness in his family, the 5 signs of emotional distress and the need to change our perceptions and remove the stigma surrounding mental health. Although this video is 4 years old the message is still relevant today.

The Five Major Signs of Emotional Distress With Former NH Supreme Court Justice John Broderick

The Bedford PTG wishes you and your family a wonderful February Break!

Have a safe and happy February break, we will see you all in March! 

Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille