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June 4, 2021
Dear PWS Families,
It was a very very eventful week at PWS as the school year is beginning to wrap up. Our fourth graders enjoyed Egg Day on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week as they tested their egg carriers in a number of different situations. Eggs were dropped from ladders, flung from a fire truck ladder, smashed with bats, and squashed with a sledge hammer. In the end we had six students make it through the two days with their eggs in one piece. We would like to thank the fourth grade team and the Bedford Fire Department for their assistance in making these days memorable. We were very proud of and impressed by all of the “eggcellent” designs! The school also celebrated field day today and it was certainly a hit. Students in grades one through four went outside to participate in a number of exciting relays and activities to help wrap up the year. Thank you Mrs. Ferenc for all of the planning and preparation and thank you to all of our awesome parent volunteers. Please take a moment to read about end of the year updates from our school and district.
PWS News:
Last Day:
A reminder that our last day of school is Friday, June 11th. Students will have a half day of school and dismissal will begin at 12:20pm.
End of Year Health Notice:
Please click Here for a message from our nurse, Mrs. Ewing. This is important to note as we head into the last week of school.
Move Up Day:
On the last day of school, Friday, June 11th students will transition for 20 minutes to their 2021/2022 classroom. This is a time that students get to meet their new classmates and teacher. All remote students will be invited for Move Up Day as well. More information will be coming out from your child’s classroom teacher.
End of Year Dates:
Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce dates for some of our end of year celebrations:
Kindergarten Recognition Day: Friday, June 10th (Click HERE)
Fourth Grade Clap Out: Friday, June 11th @ 9:30am (Click HERE)
Please connect with your student’s teacher if you have questions about these special events.
Bedford Community Food Pantry:
With the end of the school year right around the corner, the Bedford Community Food Pantry will be providing food boxes to students over the summer, as needed. These boxes, containing 28 meals and including items such as cereal, mac and cheese, peanut butter, tuna, etc, are available for monthly pick up by parents. Boxes can be picked up weekdays from 8a to 2p at Memorial School, or during the weekly Bedford Community Food Pantry hours from 9a to 11a on Saturdays. Shopping for fresh food and other non-perishables is also available on Saturdays at the Food Pantry, which is located at 4 Church Road in Bedford. If you have any questions, please contact 603-867-1445. https://bedfordnhfoodpantry.org/
Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program:
At the end of last year, Congress established the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program. On February 25, the FCC adopted an order to implement the program designed to help low-income households and households that have suffered a substantial loss of income to connect to the Internet and stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Benefit Includes up to $50/month discount for broadband service from any participating Internet service provider, including Comcast, and is limited to one monthly service discount per eligible household. Both new and existing customers who qualify can take advantage of the Federal government broadband subsidy. The subsidy can be applied to any tier of Xfinity Internet, including Internet Essentials. Internet Essentials customers automatically qualify and will just need to enroll.
New customers should start by confirming their eligibility through the federal National Verifier, at The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (getemergencybroadband.org).
For more details about the program, please check the following links:
The Bedford School District does not administer this program - you should work directly with Comcast or your Internet Provider. Most of our families do use Comcast, but because this program is nationwide, other providers should also be participating, including the mobile providers.
PTG News:
THANK YOU: Thank you to all our PWS volunteers this year! We could not have done it without each and every one of you! A special thank you to all our volunteer coordinators, and to Kerri Sullivan- whose student will be moving on to McKelvie in the fall. Thank you Kerri for all you have done as part of the PWS PTG- we are so lucky to have had your commitment, dedication and passion for volunteering!
CELEBRATING STUDENTS: Congratulations to the Class of 2021!! We wish the Class of 2021 much success as they head off to their next endeavors.
COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK THANK YOU – Thank you to all our participants, sponsors, vendors, committee members and volunteers for making PTG’s Virtual Color Blast Fun Run a success! And a special shout out to McKelvie, Dave and the custodial staff for helping us with Bib pick up. Don’t forget to share your fun by posting pictures with #ColorBlast2021.
HANNAFORD HELPS REUSABLE BAG PROGRAM: Hannaford on Kilton Road has chosen Bedford PTG to be the beneficiary of the Community Bag program for the month of June. For every $2.50 Community reusable bag purchased at Hannaford on KILTON ROAD in June, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation. Get yours to support the PTG and the environment!
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DISCUSSION SERIES: Thank you to Diane Vaccarello (Licensed Family Therapist), panel members and moderators for leading this three-part discussion series brought by the PTG and the Bedford School District. To see all three sessions, click on the links below.
Psychological First Aid: Parents, Kids and Mental Health
Parents of High Schoolers: a Deeper Dive - How to best support your Teens' Wellness
The Positive Impacts of COVID - How to not only Survive but Thrive!
THANK YOU: As we close out another school year, the Bedford PTG would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to all of our volunteers who selflessly give their time, talents and donations to support our events throughout the school year. It is due to our amazing volunteers that we can provide so many enriching opportunities, programs and events for the staff, students and families in the Bedford School District.
Thank you to the Bedford families, School District Staff and community for their continued support of the Bedford PTG.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille
