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Peter Woodbury School-A Place Where People Care!
September 17th, 2021
Dear PWS Families,
We would like to begin this week’s newsletter by thanking PWS families and PWS Staff for making Open House. We truly enjoy getting to connect as a community. A big shout out to all who volunteered from PTG to operate the Fall book fair. As soon as the students saw the crates of books they starting asking, "When do I get to go?" It is so exciting to see the love of reading from the students.
Anything missed at the book fair?
Please click Here for any last minute selections. Available through 9/21.
Please take a moment to read about all that is going on around our school and the district.
PWS News:
Upcoming Dates:
Open House (Kindergarten) | September 20 6:00pm-7:00pm |
Picture Day | September 24 |
Meet the Principals (BCTV) | September 24 9:30-10:30am |
New Family Welcome @Bedford Town Library | September 29 (9:30-10:30 or 6:30-7:30) |
Columbus Day Observance – No School
| October 11 |
District Workshop Day – No School for Students | October 12 |
Parent Resources:
BSD Reopening Plan 2021/22
COVID-19 Schools Dashboard
PWS News:
PWS Kindergarten Open House:
We are excited to try something new this year! We will host a parents/guardians only Open House for kindergarten parents on Monday, September 20th from 6pm-7pm.
(This is different from Open House Grades 1-4 on Tuesday September 14th).
Our Open House will be a time for kindergarten teachers to share information regarding routines, curriculum, and answer any questions parents may have. Due to the amount of parents attending, this will not be a time to discuss individual student progress. Parent-teacher conferences will take place in early November.
Bus Reminders:
Families, please remember that your student will need to wear a mask while riding the school bus. It is a good idea to have some extras in their backpack.
DESTINATION IMAGINATION:
The Bedford School District is proud to offer Destination Imagination (Bedford DI) as an extra curricular program in all of our schools. Registration is now open and anyone interested should complete the application here For more information on What is DI/Covid-19 guidelines, please check https://bit.ly/3tSLQnR. Registration closes October 1.
Marie Russell DI Coordinator - bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com
Kinship Navigation Program:
The Kinship Navigation Program offers services that provide parent education, emotional support, information and resources, and help to support families who may be struggling financially to enroll in things like SNAP or grants that are specifically designated for these families. Please click Here for more information.
PTG Principal Notes:
SUPPORT THE PTG:
Through Donations and Fundraisers the PTG helps fund…
For our Students…Author Visits, Science Programs, Musical Performers and much more.
For our Community…Principal Winter Reading Night, New Family Welcome and many other community focused events.
For our Staff…Staff Appreciation, Library Donations, Nurses Office Donations and more.
We couldn’t do it without your continued support. Please consider making a donation to the PTG either via the PayPal link: PWS Volunteer Form or send in a check payable to Bedford PTG in the support envelopes that have been sent home (K-8) or an envelope labeled with your name and email address (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). 100% of your donation through the Support Drive goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford.
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER: Please complete a Volunteer Google Form for each school you have a child attending. To access the form click HERE or you can find them on the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms. You need to fill this form out in order to hear about volunteer opportunities at the schools or district wide.
PTG COMMUNITY EVENTS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The PTG has several planning committees that would love to have new members.
Ski , Skate and More Sale Committee: The Ski, Skate and More Sale is scheduled for Saturday, November 20. The planning committee will start meeting next week.
Color Blast Fun Run Committee: Get in on the colorful fun and be part of planning this amazing community event!! Color Blast is looking for anyone that might be interested in being part of the planning committee. The committee meets monthly starting in October and more frequently closer to the event which is scheduled for Sunday, May 22nd.
If you are interested in any of these committees please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.
MEET THE PRINCIPALS EVENT SEPTEMBER 24TH: You are invited to meet the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Meet the Principals" event on Friday, September 24th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. It will also be broadcast live on BCTV. This is a great opportunity to hear what each school has in store for the year. Please email questions before Sept. 22 for the Q&A session that follows the presentation to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.
NEW FAMILY WELCOME: If you recently moved to Bedford or are sending your first child to a Bedford School, you're welcome to attend Bedford School District's New Family Welcome hosted by the Bedford PTG on Wed., September 29th, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Bedford Town Library.
Representatives from each school will be available to answer questions, provide school and town information, share opportunities on how you can be involved and welcome you into our community.
Please RSVP to keldamyork@gmail.com and specify if you will be attending the morning or evening session.
BOX TOPS PROGRAM: Put away the scissors! No more clipping! Use the Box Tops mobile app to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online. Visit www.boxtops4education.com to learn more and start earning for our schools.
Have a wonderful weekend, we will see you all next week!
Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille
