Sunday, October 10, 2021

10.10.21 McKelvie News

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2021

Dear McKelvie Families,

Hopefully everyone is enjoying the long holiday weekend!  As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow due to Columbus Day and no school on Tuesday as it is a teacher workshop day.  If your McKelvie student is diagnosed with Covid over the long weekend, please email me directly at asdotj@sau25.net or our School Nurse, Ruthanne Stefekos, at stefekosr@sau25.net.

IMPORTANT DATES



October 11, 2021No School: Columbus Day
October 12, 2021No School: Teacher Workshop Day
October 22, 2021School Picture Retake Day
October 28, 2021McKelvie Move-A-Thon
October 25-28, 2021McKelvie Spirit Week

UPDATES

Move-A-Thon: 
At this point students should have registered for their Move-A-Thon activity to complete on October 28th!  Kids can start getting pledges from friends and family trough the month of October.  This is our school's only fundraiser, and proceeds will go towards playground improvements as well as classroom items!  All of the information regarding the Move-A-Thon can be found on the McKelvie website.

ACTION ITEM:  Registration for the activity that students will be participating in during the Move-A-Thon is required.  The "MAT 2021 Student Activity Registration Form" is open and accepting registrations.  Please click HERE to access the registration link or you can go to the McKelvie website and all information is located on the "Move-A-Thon" tab.

Library News:
Please click HERE to link to the Library Blog Post as we head into a long weekend.  Enjoy the extra days off with family and friends. ~Julie Cote

Chop Chop:
Is your child interested in cooking?  This is the monthly newsletter filled with family activities and recipes.~Julie Mitchell Family and Consumer Science

ChopChop KidsClub Family Newsletter 35: Pumpkins October 2021--

PTG News:
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Bringing you quality gift wrap, unique gifts, home & kitchen items, gourmet food, Kringle Candles and more. Our popular  GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE  fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students at the beginning of October. Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Sale runs from October 8-22.

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, Museum of Science pass (held at the Town Library) 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 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. To access the form click McKelvie Volunteer Form or you can find it 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 school or district wide.

STAY CONNECTED to the PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our  FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!



OLD NEWS

Lunch/Breakfast Information:
Lunch and breakfast are free for students this year, but not everything that is available in the cafe is free.  Please see the following information from our kitchen to clarify what is included with the free breakfast and lunch, and what is not included.
FREE BREAKFAST includes...
1 ... *ENTREE with a FRUIT
*(NOTE: Entree Whole Grain item with/without a Meat Alternative)
1 ... JUICE Cup (4oz) 100% juice
1 ... MILK

FREE LUNCH includes...
1 ... *ENTREE(Grain & Meat/Meat Alternative) with a VEGETABLE
*(NOTE: Entree Featured Entree on menu or one Alternate Entree Choices)
1-2 ... FRUIT(s)
1 ... 2nd VEGETABLE
1 ... MILK

STUDENTS NEED TO PAY for ...
WATER Bottles ($.50 each)
100% JUICE Pouch (8oz) ($.75 each)
*MILK Carton ($.50 each
*(NOTE: one milk comes with a lunch/breakfast, but is NOT FREE if the student is getting two(2) milks with lunch/breakfast OR simply buying a drink to go with their lunch/breakfast from home.)

SNACK PROGRAM @ MIS ...
We have a range of whole grain snacks available to the students at McKelvie. These items are NOT included with the free lunch and will cost money. The cost will range anywhere from $.50 ~ $1.25 each, depending on the item. 

2nd BREAKFAST @ MIS ...
Some students are getting 2nd breakfast meals. Please NOTE that only one(1) meal is free and the second breakfast will cost them $2.00.

2nd ENTREE @ MIS ...
Some days, if time/supplies allow, we will offer a student a "2nd Entree" only...NOT a second meal. This second entree will typically cost the student $2.25.





       





Friday, October 1, 2021

October 1, 2021 Principal Notes

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021

Dear McKelvie Families,

This is the first edition of McKelvie School News using Parent Square!  We will continue to use both Parent Square as well as School Messenger for this week and next week, before transitioning solely to Parent Square beginning October 15th.  I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

IMPORTANT DATES



October 11, 2021No School: Columbus Day
October 12, 2021No School: Teacher Workshop Day
October 22, 2021School Picture Retake Day
October 28, 2021McKelvie Move-A-Thon
October 25-28, 2021McKelvie Spirit Week

UPDATES

Move-A-Thon T-Shirt Order:
McKelvie students will be participating in the annual Move-A-Thon fundraiser on October 28th.  As part of the Move-A-Thon event, official t-shirts are available for purchase.  Click HERE for the t-shirt order form (forms will also come home with students today).  Wearing a Move-A-Thon shirt is a great way to show school spirit and promote our event sponsors!  T-shirt orders are due back on or before Wednesday, October 6th!

A brief overview of the Move-A-Thon is available HERE.  The Move-A-Thon kick off and more information will be provided to students on Thursday, October 7th!  We look forward to partnering with students, parents, and the community for this moving, fundraising event!

Parent SquareUpdate:
On Monday, September 27, 2021 you received an email from Kevin Federico (Director of Technology) explaining the District’s change to ParentSquare. On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 you received an invite from ParentSquare to activate your account.  If you have not activated your account, please do so by visiting https://www.parentsquare.com/signin.  We suggest that you also download and install the ParentSquare App on your phone.  The app will allow you to see all news from all schools you have children attending in the Bedford School District. Instructions have been created to help assist parents on our district technology website.

Library News:
Please click HERE to link to the Library Blog Post as we begin the month of October.  Have a fantastic weekend. ~Julie Cote

PTG News:
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Bringing you quality gift wrap, unique gifts, home & kitchen items, gourmet food, Kringle Candles and more. Our popular  GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE  fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students at the beginning of October. Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Sale runs from October 8-22.

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, Museum of Science pass (held at the Town Library) 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 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. To access the form click McKelvie Volunteer Form or you can find it 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 school or district wide.

STAY CONNECTED to the PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our  FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!



OLD NEWS

Move-A-Thon Sponsor:
Do you own a business?  Would you want to advertise your business name through sponsorship of the McKelvie Move-A-Thon?  The Move-A-Thon is our school's only fundraiser. It is a lot of fun for our students and brings many parent volunteers to the school for the day.  Sponsorship of the Move-A-Thon can help our school reach its financial goals while also promoting your business name.  Sponsorship information is attached to this email or you can reach out to Jodi Parsons at parsonsj@sau25.net with additional questions.

CLICK HERE for detailed information about becoming a Move-A-Thon Sponsor!

Lunch/Breakfast Information:
Lunch and breakfast are free for students this year, but not everything that is available in the cafe is free.  Please see the following information from our kitchen to clarify what is included with the free breakfast and lunch, and what is not included.
FREE BREAKFAST includes...
1 ... *ENTREE with a FRUIT
*(NOTE: Entree Whole Grain item with/without a Meat Alternative)
1 ... JUICE Cup (4oz) 100% juice
1 ... MILK

FREE LUNCH includes...
1 ... *ENTREE(Grain & Meat/Meat Alternative) with a VEGETABLE
*(NOTE: Entree Featured Entree on menu or one Alternate Entree Choices)
1-2 ... FRUIT(s)
1 ... 2nd VEGETABLE
1 ... MILK

STUDENTS NEED TO PAY for ...
WATER Bottles ($.50 each)
100% JUICE Pouch (8oz) ($.75 each)
*MILK Carton ($.50 each
*(NOTE: one milk comes with a lunch/breakfast, but is NOT FREE if the student is getting two(2) milks with lunch/breakfast OR simply buying a drink to go with their lunch/breakfast from home.)

SNACK PROGRAM @ MIS ...
We have a range of whole grain snacks available to the students at McKelvie. These items are NOT included with the free lunch and will cost money. The cost will range anywhere from $.50 ~ $1.25 each, depending on the item. 

2nd BREAKFAST @ MIS ...
Some students are getting 2nd breakfast meals. Please NOTE that only one(1) meal is free and the second breakfast will cost them $2.00.

2nd ENTREE @ MIS ...
Some days, if time/supplies allow, we will offer a student a "2nd Entree" only...NOT a second meal. This second entree will typically cost the student $2.25.

SCHOOL HAPPENINGS


         Archery In PE Class




Design Engineering Project

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Move-A-Thon Sponsorship

Dear McKelvie Families~ 

Do you own a business?  Would you want to advertise your business name through sponsorship of the McKelvie Move-A-Thon?  The Move-A-Thon is our school's only fundraiser. It is a lot of fun for our students and brings many parent volunteers to the school for the day.  Sponsorship of the Move-A-Thon can help our school reach its financial goals while also promoting your business name.  Sponsorship information is attached to this email or you can reach out to Jodi Parsons at parsonsj@sau25.net with additional questions.

CLICK HERE for detailed information about becoming a Move-A-Thon Sponsor!

Jen Asdot

Saturday, September 25, 2021

9.25.21 Principal Notes

 Dear McKelvie Families~

There are a few important updates in this week's notes.  Enjoy your weekend!

Important Dates:
10/11/21-No School: Columbus Day
10/12/21-No School: Teacher Workshop Day
10/22/21-School Picture Retake Day

Devious Lick Challenge:
We still have students vandalizing the school by taking apart soap dispensers and throwing them in the toilets. Please talk with your child about not participating in TikTok challenges, especially those that are harmful or cause damage.

Lunch/Breakfast Information:
Lunch and breakfast are free for students this year, but not everything that is available in the cafe is free.  Please see the following information from our kitchen to clarify what is included with the free breakfast and lunch, and what is not included.

FREE BREAKFAST includes...
1 ... *ENTREE with a FRUIT
*(NOTE: Entree Whole Grain item with/without a Meat Alternative)
1 ... JUICE Cup (4oz) 100% juice
1 ... MILK

FREE LUNCH includes...
1 ... *ENTREE(Grain & Meat/Meat Alternative) with a VEGETABLE
*(NOTE: Entree Featured Entree on menu or one Alternate Entree Choices)
1-2 ... FRUIT(s)
1 ... 2nd VEGETABLE
1 ... MILK

STUDENTS NEED TO PAY for ...
WATER Bottles ($.50 each)
100% JUICE Pouch (8oz) ($.75 each)
*MILK Carton ($.50 each
*(NOTE: one milk comes with a lunch/breakfast, but is NOT FREE if the student is getting two(2) milks with lunch/breakfast OR simply buying a drink to go with their lunch/breakfast from home.)

SNACK PROGRAM @ MIS ...
We have a range of whole grain snacks available to the students at McKelvie. These items are NOT included with the free lunch and will cost money. The cost will range anywhere from $.50 ~ $1.25 each, depending on the item. 

2nd BREAKFAST @ MIS ...
Some students are getting 2nd breakfast meals. Please NOTE that only one(1) meal is free and the second breakfast will cost them $2.00.

2nd ENTREE @ MIS ...
Some days, if time/supplies allow, we will offer a student a "2nd Entree" only...NOT a second meal. This second entree will typically cost the student $2.25.


IF a student does not have enough money on their account, they will not be allowed to purchase any of the a la carte items listed above. 

Library News:
Happy fall! It is official, all of our new books are either on display or in the hands of our McKelvie community. There is nothing like the smell and crackling of glue in the spines when newly acquired books are opened. Please click HERE to link to the Library Blog Post for this last full week of September.  ~Julie Cote 

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

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, Museum of Science pass (held at the Town Library) 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 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 McKelvie 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.

PTG COMMUNITY EVENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:

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 this committee, please email 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.

MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Bringing you quality gift wrap, unique gifts, home & kitchen items, gourmet food, Kringle Candles and more. Our popular  GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE  fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students at the beginning of October. Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Sale runs from October 8-22.

Take care,

Jen Asdot

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Bus Communication

Dear McKelvie Families~

We have a number of students that live at two different households within Bedford, and take two different busses to and/or from school.  In order to better communicate with these families regarding bus information, we are asking that one parent/guardian fill out the following form to help us gather information.  

This form is ONLY for parents that have children living in two separate households in Bedford and riding two different busses to and/or from school.

Please click the following:  SCHOOL BUS FORM

Thank you so much for your help!

Jen Asdot

Sunday, September 19, 2021

09.19.21 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

It was another busy week at McKelvie School!   Scroll to the end to see some fun pictures of McKelvie students from the past couple of weeks and enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Important Dates:
10/11/21-No School: Columbus Day
10/12/21-No School: Teacher Workshop Day
10/22/21-School Picture Retake Day

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

Library News:
It was another successful full week of school at McKelvie. This week, sixth grade students began to come with their ELA classes to review what a "Good Fit Book" is and to create a Destiny Discover Collection. Please click HERE to link to the Library Blog Post for this short week. Have a wonderful weekend, McKelvie. ~Julie Cote 

PTG News:
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 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 McKelvie 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.

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.

McKelvie Pics:

POD 6-2 Cooperative Activity








ART Exhibit in Miss Kurtz's Class







Have a great day!
Jen