Friday, September 3, 2021

  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!

September 3rd, 2021

 

Dear PWS Families, 

Wow, the first full week of school is in the books! It has been amazing to watch our students get readjusted to life back at PWS and connect with their new classmates and teachers. The building certainly comes alive when we have all of our PWS community back in session. Mrs. Daley and Mr. Robitaille enjoyed their time visiting kindergarten, first grade and second grade classrooms to talk about what makes a strong community. They look forward to working with third and fourth graders next week. 

Mrs. Clark’s fourth grade class began the year writing some awesome poetry and displaying it in the hallway for all to see. We can tell the students enjoyed the “I Wish You More” prompt that was provided. 

We hope that everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 6. Please take a moment to read up on all that is going on at PWS and around the Bedford School District.

PWS News:

 

Upcoming Dates:

PTG Coffee with the Superintendent (BCTV)	September 10  9:30 AM
Fall Book Fair	September 13-17
Open House	September 14
PTG Volunteer Orientation @PWS	September 17 9:00am
Picture Day	September 24
Meet the Principals (BCTV)	September 24  9:30-10:30am

 

 

Parent Resources:

BSD Reopening Plan 2021/22

COVID-19 Schools Dashboard

 

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. 

 

Anti-Bullying Partnership Agreement:

Please keep an eye out for a document going home with your child next week about bullying. The District Bullying Task Force developed a Partnership Agreement among students, teachers, and families to better understand and address student conflict, and what is and is not considered bullying.  We are asking all families to read, discuss, and sign this document to help ensure a happy, safe, and nurturing environment for all. Please click HERE if you would like an electronic copy of that agreement.

 

Bedford Strings Program: 

Please click Here for more information on the Bedford Stings Program and their offerings this fall!

BHS Basketball Clinic:

Calling all basketball players! The Bedford High School girl’s and boy’s basketball teams are hosting clinics for Bedford students in grades 3-8. The two-day clinic will be held on 9/12 and 9/19 in the BHS gymnasium. Registration is $50. Please click HERE for more information. 

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 News: 

 

SUPPORT THE PTG: 

Help the PTG bring exciting programs/speakers to our schools like Wildlife Encounters, Music In Technology, and author Sigmund Brouwer. If you’d like to make a donation, simply click on the PayPal link HERE 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 PWS Volunteer Form 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.

 

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.

 

We will see you all next week! 

 

Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille

Friday, August 27th, 2021

  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!

August 27th, 2021

 

Dear PWS Families, 

 

Welcome back to the 2021-2022 school year! The PWS teachers and staff were so excited to be in person with all of our students this week. It was so heartwarming to see so many familiar faces at Meet and Greet on Wednesday. It is always a wonderful opportunity for our students and their families to interact with their new teachers and classmates. 

Our hallways were busy on Thursday and Friday as we completed the first two days of school. Classrooms were bustling as students cracked open a brand new school year full of hope and promise. We had some great reactions from students being back at PWS.

A third grade student in Miss Thissel’s class said, ¨I keep thinking I am still at camp instead of school because this STEM activity is so much fun!¨

When asked how his summer was, a second grader responded, ¨It feels like summer was three minutes long, but I like being back!¨

Mrs. Daley and Mr. Robitaille will be visiting classrooms the next two weeks to read stories and complete activities with a community theme! They are both very excited to see all the students and meet with them.

Please take a moment to read up on all that is happening around PWS and the district.

 

PWS News:

 

Parent Resources:

BSD Reopening Plan 2021/22

COVID-19 Schools Dashboard

 

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. 

 

We continue to load our buses a little bit slower than normal due to the start of school. Our younger students are given some extra time to make it to the bus safely. Please continue to be patient as we get our dismissal procedures back to speed. 

  

Anti-Bullying Partnership Agreement:

Please keep an eye out for a document going home with your child next week about bullying. The District Bullying Task Force developed a Partnership Agreement among students, teachers, and families to better understand and address student conflict, and what is and is not considered bullying.  We are asking all families to read, discuss, and sign this document to help ensure a happy, safe, and nurturing environment for all. Please click HERE if you would like an electronic copy of that agreement.

  

Bedford Strings Program: 

Please click Here for more information on the Bedford Stings Program and their offerings this fall!

BHS Basketball Clinic:

Calling all basketball players! The Bedford High School girl’s and boy’s basketball teams are hosting clinics for Bedford students in grades 3-8. The two-day clinic will be held on 9/12 and 9/19 in the BHS gymnasium. Registration is $50. Please click HERE for more information. 

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:

BACK TO SCHOOL GREETINGS FROM THE PTG! 

We look forward to a new school year full of fantastic programs and events for our students, staff and families.

 

SUPPORT THE PTG: 

Through our Support Drive, 100% of your donation goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford. Consider supporting the PTG by making a donation via PayPal by clicking HERE or by checks made out to Bedford PTG (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH).

 

PWS PTG VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Interested in Volunteering at Peter Woodbury School? Click on the link below to join our growing group of parent volunteers. Signing up will allow the PTG to send you an email or Sign Up Genius form notifying you of upcoming opportunities and events within our school. You can pick and choose when and how often you are involved. If you are interested in becoming a Room Parent for your child's classroom, the link will also provide you an opportunity to let us know you are interested. PWS Volunteer Form for PTG

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier: Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you for “Conversation & Coffee” on Friday, September 10th, 9:30 a.m. at the SAU Building. This will be a small, informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. Questions and comments are encouraged. You must RSVP to attend; seating is limited. Click HERE to sign up.

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.

Have a wonderful weekend, 

Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille

Friday, August 20, 2021

 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!

August 20, 2021

 

Hello PWS Families, 

It is back to school time at Peter Woodbury. Teachers and staff have busy in the classrooms and halls of PWS in anticipation of the 2021-22 school year. The building looks great as the custodial staff prepped the building throughout the summer. Peter Woodbury School also had a new roof installed while the students were away.

We are all so excited to welcome back the students for the first day of school next Thursday, August 26. Please take a moment to view the following video and slideshow presentation with some back to school reminders for our students and families. We hope that you all enjoy the final weekend of summer vacation.

See you all next week!

Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille

Friday, June 11, 2021

 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!

June 11, 2021

 

Hello PWS Families, 

 

Happy Last Day of School! We had such a fun time celebrating the end of this unique school year. Our students have shown perseverance all year and we are so proud of how they handled all of the changes. We are thankful for our excellent staff that continued to find a way to deliver their best to the students of Peter Woodbury School. Thank you parents for your continued support, flexibility and understanding. 

We wish you all a safe and happy summer in which you get to relax and enjoy time with your children. While we are excited for the summer vacation, we can’t wait to welcome back our students in the fall. 

 

Take care, 

 

Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille 

 

PWS NEWS:

4th to 5th Grade Band Information:

The McKelvie Music Department is looking forward to meeting the new 5th grade class this fall. Just a reminder that band sign ups are currently taking place and the sign up closes July 1st. 

Please click here to view the information digitally, the video students viewed in music class, and to access the sign up link.

Please email Christa Wickham at wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.

603 Bright Futures Survey:

The New Hampshire Department of Education wants to hear from staff, families, and community members. The 603 Bright Futures Survey is an opportunity for you to have your voice heard. These surveys will gather feedback around learning, school climate, family and community engagement, and parent involvement in special education. Parents completing the survey should complete it once for each child.

The New Hampshire Department of Education  hopes to gain insight regarding the successes and challenges of the recent school year and to plan for the 2021-2022 school year. The Department of Education has partnered with Panorama Education to implement the 603 Bright Futures Survey. The survey will remain open until June 30.

Please use the following link to access the survey. Your feedback is valuable.

Families in K-12, Preschool, and Private Schools: bit.ly/nhdoefamily

Staff in Public and Private Schools: bit.ly/nhdoestaff

Community Members: bit.ly/nhdoecommunity

Friday, June 4th, 2021

 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!

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:

• Emergency Broadband Benefit - Xfinity EBB Internet Credit by Comcast

• T-Mobile

• The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (getemergencybroadband.org) 

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