Thursday, December 22, 2016

12/22/16

Dear McKelvie Families ~

This week’s update is filled with some pictures and good news notes.  I wish all of you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holiday!  I look forward to our return to school on Tuesday, January 3, 2017!

Lost & Found
A quick reminder that all items in the Lost & Found will be donated over Winter Break.  Feel free to stop by and check out the selection.  Items will be held here until December 30th.

McKelvie Spelling Bee Winner!
Congratulations to all the participants of the 10th annual Spelling Bee! On Tuesday, seventeen  fifth- and sixth-grade students  competed  on the stage in front of families and classmates. The runner-up was Abhinav Vadali from Mrs. Kelly's class.  Joseph Mendenhall, a student in Mr. Donahue's class, is McKelvie School's winner. He will represent our school at the statewide spelling bee in Concord in February. Good luck to Joseph!

From the Library
Season's Readings from the MIS Library! I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season. Cherish the time with your family and child(ren) and enjoy all the magic that the holidays bring. Be sure to take some time to curl up with a good book! Here is a picture looking into the library from the hall. Remember, reading is a gift that lasts a lifetime!
Warmly, Mrs. Cote 📚

New McKelvie Signage
After receiving feedback that finding the Main Entrance can be a challenge, we finally installed a sign at McKelvie!  A BIG thank you to Guidance Secretary, Leanne Gould for acting as “Project Manager” for us.  Click HERE or drive by to check it out! Funds from last year’s school directory were used to help make this happen.

Fire Truck Ride to School
Congratulations to  Nathaniel Barrett and Dylan Vilela on their Fire Truck ride to school this week.  Also - a HUGE thank you to our Bedford Fire Department for partnering with us!  Click HERE to see their photo.

Bottle Flipping - A Science Lesson
A BIG thanks to Mrs. Kelly for making a lesson out of this national craze!  How much water is better to get the bottle to land correctly.  Click HERE to see this COOL video.  Watch to the end!

Holiday Spirit
Great minds think alike.  Check out how Ellie Ludwig and Mrs. Kelliher dressed for Wacky Day.  Click HERE to see the pic.

Ski NH Snow Passports
4th and 5th grade students are eligible for a passport booklet containing vouchers for lift tickets and trail passes in New Hampshire.  Click HERE for more information.

Parent Portal Quirk
When students/parents log into the PowerSchool portal, the achievement grade (Q1-Q4) for Success and Support classes displays as a zero; however, the actual grade is blank as students are not being graded on achievement in these classes. Unfortunately, this is a feature of the software that cannot be modified. When the report card is printed/viewed, the achievement grade will show as a blank.

From the PTG
Happy Holidays from the Bedford PTG! Have a safe and wonderful vacation.
See you in 2017!

In Previous News...

Earbud Purchase Option
With the introduction of 1:1 Chromebooks this year, students were asked to bring in a pair of inexpensive headphones/earbuds to leave at school. Because many students have forgotten to bring them in, they will now have an option to purchase a pair of inexpensive earbuds (similar in quality to what you would purchase on a plane) from the library for $1.

Community Event
SAVE THE DATE: January 19th, 2017, 6p.m. - 8p.m. in the Lurgio Middle School Media Center. Retired NH Supreme Court Chief Justice John Broderick will present “Mental Health: A Little Knowledge Can Go a Long Way”. Chief Justice Broderick is leading a statewide campaign to bring mental illness out of the shadows. He will share his own story and will lead a discussion on ways to address this important issue here in Bedford. Space is limited, please come early. The PTG is proud to be co-sponsoring this event with the Bedford School District and BeBOLD.

Grade 6 Families - Save the Date!
6th to 7th Registration Information Night: March 21, 6PM in the RAL Media Center
6th to 7th Parent Move Up Night: May 25, 6PM in the RAL Dining Hall

SNHU Youth Day
The SNHU men’s and women's basketball teams will have a game on Dec 30th during the holiday break.  The women's team starts at 1:30pm and the men’s team starts at 3:30pm. We will have a special performer during halftime. Any child 12 years or younger will get in for free.

Yearbook - NOTICE
Please be aware that the Yearbook Club will be using photos of all students for our 2016/2017 yearbook.  If you do not want your child's photo in the yearbook, please email one of our advisors, Susan Cavanaugh (cavanaughs@sau25.net) or Deb Kelly (kellyd@sau25.net). Otherwise, every child gets in the yearbook.

Have a great weekend,

Michael Fournier
Principal
McKelvie Intermediate School
108 Liberty Hill Road
Bedford, NH 03110
603.472.3951 (W)
603.472.4503 (F)
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Friday, December 16, 2016

12/16/16


Dear McKelvie Families ~

A refreshing way to start the day!  Wow - welcome to the deep freeze…

Today we had our annual Toys for Tots assembly.  As usual, the students were absolutely wonderful.  A BIG thank you to all of our families and staff who collected over 600 new, unwrapped gifts.  The Marines were very happy to take those off our hands today.  Also - our appreciation to Lieutenant Colonel Robinson (AKA Mr. Robinson - Grade 6 Teacher) for speaking to the student body about the Marines and their role in the Toys for Tots campaign.  Click HERE for a picture of Mr. Robinson in his uniform.

Homework Club
No Homework Club next week 12/19 - 12/22.

Mid-Afternoon at the Movies! - TIME CHANGE
Student pick up is 5:15pm, NOT 5:30pm. Questions can be directed to Mike Brown (brownm@sau25.net) or Carolyn Mail (mailc@sau25.net).

Student Council Announces Spirit Week!
Monday - Holiday Wear Day (Bring out the ugly sweaters)
Tuesday - Twin Day (Find a friend and dress up together)
Wacky Wednesday - (Reuse the holiday sweater or go crazy in another way)
Thursday - PJ Day (Wear something comfy!)

Gift Card Delivery
Thank you to everyone that supported the PTG through our annual Gift Card fundraiser. Gift Cards were delivered this week. If you have any questions please contact Kim Hastey at kimhastey@hotmail.com
Amazon Smile
The PTG is excited to announce that Amazon shoppers can support the PTG by shopping through smile.amazon.com simply search for and select "Bedford Parent Teacher Group”. Amazon will donate .5% on eligible purchases to our organization. There are no fees or added costs to you, special offers and Amazon Prime benefits still apply.
Community Event
SAVE THE DATE: January 19th, 2017, 6p.m. - 8p.m. in the Lurgio Middle School Media Center. Retired NH Supreme Court Chief Justice John Broderick will present “Mental Health: A Little Knowledge Can Go a Long Way”. Chief Justice Broderick is leading a statewide campaign to bring mental illness out of the shadows. He will share his own story and will lead a discussion on ways to address this important issue here in Bedford. Space is limited, please come early. The PTG is proud to be co-sponsoring this event with the Bedford School District and BeBOLD.

In Previous News…

Earbud Purchase Option
With the introduction of 1:1 Chromebooks this year, students were asked to bring in a pair of inexpensive headphones/earbuds to leave at school. Because many students have forgotten to bring them in, they will now have an option to purchase a pair of inexpensive earbuds (similar in quality to what you would purchase on a plane) from the library for $1.

Community Event
SAVE THE DATE: January 19th, 2017, 6p.m. - 8p.m. in the Lurgio Middle School Media Center. Retired NH Supreme Court Chief Justice John Broderick will present “Mental Health: A Little Knowledge Can Go a Long Way”. Chief Justice Broderick is leading a statewide campaign to bring mental illness out of the shadows. He will share his own story and will lead a discussion on ways to address this important issue here in Bedford. Space is limited, please come early. The PTG is proud to be co-sponsoring this event with the Bedford School District and BeBOLD.

Grade 6 Families - Save the Date!
6th to 7th Registration Information Night: March 21, 6PM in the RAL Media Center
6th to 7th Parent Move Up Night: May 25, 6PM in the RAL Dining Hall

SNHU Youth Day
The SNHU men’s and women's basketball teams will have a game on Dec 30th during the holiday break.  The women's team starts at 1:30pm and the men’s team starts at 3:30pm. We will have a special performer during halftime. Any child 12 years or younger will get in for free.

Yearbook - NOTICE
Please be aware that the Yearbook Club will be using photos of all students for our 2016/2017 yearbook.  If you do not want your child's photo in the yearbook, please email one of our advisors, Susan Cavanaugh (cavanaughs@sau25.net) or Deb Kelly (kellyd@sau25.net). Otherwise, every child gets in the yearbook.

Have a great weekend,

Michael Fournier
Principal
McKelvie Intermediate School
108 Liberty Hill Road
Bedford, NH 03110
603.472.3951 (W)
603.472.4503 (F)
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BeBOLD Board Member

Friday, December 9, 2016

12/9/16


Dear McKelvie Families ~

This was certainly a busy week at McKelvie.  The information below will attest to that!  I hope that you have a wonderful - and warm - weekend.

Polite & Right Raffle Winners
5th grade: Carter Murai & Melissa Khromets
6th grade: Annalise Gamache & Sam Ward
Click HERE for an adorable picture!

Hannaford Dollars
All Hannaford dollars are due by Monday, December 19th.  Please turn in at the Jenkin’s Road location or send them to McKelvie.  Questions can be directed to Stephanie Richard at Spare111778@aol.com. Click HERE for the flyer.

MAT Police Escort
A HUGE thank you to Officer Kyle Thrasher and the Bedford Police Department for sponsoring a ride to school (and Dunkins run, of course) for our top fundraisers!
Click HERE to see Kayla Stoll & Vivian Robinson
Click HERE to see Sophie Mooney & Mrs. Sevilla

MAT Limo Ride Winners
Congratulations to our Limo Winners! Click HERE to see Dakota Correia, Paige Zimmerman, Kiersten Stewart, & Julia Gordon.

6th Grade Art Club Paints a Mural
Thank you to our 6th grade students for their work on the windows in the Library hallway.  Click HERE to see a pic of our budding artists!  Thank you, Mr. Flint!
Front Row:  Kara Pulsifer, Ella Chhom. Maria Lim, Amanda O’Brien, Ellie Gregory, Ben Meisner & Luke Karr - 2nd Row:  Kaitlyn Hardy, Dara Brown, Ashley Berk, Claire Crowther, Seth Berry & Molly Bacon - Back: Drake Sutton, Taya Ellis, Sophia Watts, Kendall Joyce, Kiersten Stewart, Alexa Tremblay & Safiye Yasan.

Holiday Book Fair Summary
A HUGE thank you to the families who supported our Winter Book Fair!  Amazingly, there were total Sales of $8156.84 and McKelvie earns 25% cash profit of $2039.21.  Wow!

Select Chorus Sings!
A shout out to the McKelvie Select Chorus for singing at the Church of Latter Day Saints Creche, Carol, & Cookie Event!  Click HERE to see those smiling faces!  They also sang for Carlyle place TODAY!  Click HERE to see the kids!

Mid-Afternoon at the Movies! - TIME SENSITIVE
The McKelvie Student Council is pleased to announce their showing of Elf on Tuesday, December 20th from 3:30pm - 5:30pm.  Click HERE for the permission slip.  Due Date: Friday, December 16th

McKelvie Winter Concert
A reminder that McKelvie’s Winter Concert is on Friday, December 16th @ the BHS Theater.  String Club at 6:30pm, Chorus follows and Band begins at 7:30pm.  There will be intermission with concessions.  We hope to see you there!

From the Library
There was an error made in last week's message from the library! My apologies. The wrong image was linked for the fabulous Search Slip winner drawn. Here is the correct image of Frannie Baldi sitting in the library. She is in Mrs. Stank's 5th grade homeroom. Congratulations again to Frannie!

Earbuds have arrived and will be sold for $1.00 (cash only please) in the library. Please see the note from Susan Cavanaugh in this publication of Principal's Notes.

Earbud Purchase Option
With the introduction of 1:1 Chromebooks this year, students were asked to bring in a pair of inexpensive headphones/earbuds to leave at school. Because many students have forgotten to bring them in, they will now have an option to purchase a pair of inexpensive earbuds (similar in quality to what you would purchase on a plane) from the library for $1.

Amazon Smile
The PTG is excited to announce that Amazon.com shoppers can support the PTG by shopping through smile.amazon.com and selecting "Bedford Parent Teacher Group”. Amazon will donate .5% on eligible purchases to our organization. There are no fees or added costs to you, special offers and Amazon Prime benefits still apply.


Community Event
SAVE THE DATE: January 19th, 2017, 6p.m. - 8p.m. in the Lurgio Middle School Media Center. Retired NH Supreme Court Chief Justice John Broderick will present “Mental Health: A Little Knowledge Can Go a Long Way”. Chief Justice Broderick is leading a statewide campaign to bring mental illness out of the shadows. He will share his own story and will lead a discussion on ways to address this important issue here in Bedford. Space is limited, please come early. The PTG is proud to be co-sponsoring this event with the Bedford School District and BeBOLD.

In Previous News…

Toys for Tots
The Community Action Team is collecting new, unwrapped toys for the annual Toys for Trots Drive.  Toys can be dropped off at in the bins located across from McKelvie's main office.  Toys will be collected until December 16th. Thank you for your support of this holiday drive.

Grade 6 Families - Save the Date!
6th to 7th Registration Information Night: March 21, 6PM in the RAL Media Center
6th to 7th Parent Move Up Night: May 25, 6PM in the RAL Dining Hall

SNHU Youth Day
The SNHU men’s and women's basketball teams will have a game on Dec 30th during the holiday break.  The women's team starts at 1:30pm and the men’s team starts at 3:30pm. We will have a special performer during halftime. Any child 12 years or younger will get in for free.

Yearbook - NOTICE
Please be aware that the Yearbook Club will be using photos of all students for our 2016/2017 yearbook.  If you do not want your child's photo in the yearbook, please email one of our advisors, Susan Cavanaugh (cavanaughs@sau25.net) or Deb Kelly (kellyd@sau25.net). Otherwise, every child gets in the yearbook.

Have a great weekend,

Michael Fournier
Principal
McKelvie Intermediate School
108 Liberty Hill Road
Bedford, NH 03110
603.472.3951 (W)
603.472.4503 (F)
"Like" us on Facebook!
BeBOLD Board Member