Dear McKelvie Families ~
A BIG shout out to our McKelvie kids and teachers for pushing through the heat and humidity at the start of the week! Today was MUCH better, as you know. There are several items this week for your perusal.
Forgotten Items - updated due to feedback
Unless specifically requested by the classroom teacher, we respectfully ask that forgotten items such as homework, gym clothes, and non-essential items remain at home. Classrooms have been inundated with interruptions and we are trying to curtail those.
Move-A-Thon Registration
T-Shirt Sales and Registration for MAT Activites has been extended until Monday, 10/2/2017. Links for the shirt order form and registration can be found on the school website or at this LINK
MAT T-Shirt Design Winner
Move-A-Thon Prizes
Raising money for the Move-A-Thon can be FUN!! For every $10 a student raises they earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize basket of their choice. A theme basket can include items like ski passes, ice cream gift certificates, vertical dreams passes, and other rewards.
Students can start collecting money from family and friends now for the Move-A-Thon. Next Week the 5th and 6th-grade homeroom that has brought in the highest amount of sponsor money will be treated to a pancake breakfast fixed by Mr. Fournier and Mrs. Asdot. Have Fun!
From the Library
We have many new acquisitions to our school library thanks to the generous PTG. The Scholastic Dollars from the two book fairs held last year at McKelvie were donated to the McKelvie Library. As a result, new books were purchased to coincide with curriculum as well as pleasure reading. We were able to acquire additional copies of highly circulated titles that have a list of students waiting to check them out. In addition to books, the library was also able to obtain two wooden book displays and littleBits Arduino Coding Kits. Thank you to Sue Jennato and Janine Muir for your help! We are grateful for all the PTG does for the students and staff.
We have many new acquisitions to our school library thanks to the generous PTG. The Scholastic Dollars from the two book fairs held last year at McKelvie were donated to the McKelvie Library. As a result, new books were purchased to coincide with curriculum as well as pleasure reading. We were able to acquire additional copies of highly circulated titles that have a list of students waiting to check them out. In addition to books, the library was also able to obtain two wooden book displays and littleBits Arduino Coding Kits. Thank you to Sue Jennato and Janine Muir for your help! We are grateful for all the PTG does for the students and staff.
September Safe Sitters
Congratulations to the students who attended the September Safe Sitter session. Certificates and folders have been returned through your homeroom teacher. Special shout out to Teagen Jeffers who mastered the CPR challenge on the first try!
The October Safe Sitters list has been posted outside room 33 and on Mrs. Trudel’s website. Classes will begin October 16th.
Bedford Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Please join us as we recognize the Inaugural Class of the Bedford Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on Homecoming Day - Saturday, October 21st at 2:00 PM - in the Bedford High School Dining Commons. For more information, and to order tickets, please click HERE.
Bedford Education Foundation
The BEF is holding their annual fundraising event on November 17th from 7pm to 10pm at the Bedford Village Inn. The theme is Nostalgic November. For more information on the event and how to purchase tickets, click HERE. Questions can be directed to info@befnh.org
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Lost and Found
Found items are stored to the right of the stage in the cafeteria. Please encourage your children to check the shelves and hangers for any lost items. Small items such as jewelry and eyeglasses are kept in the Main Office. Any items LABELED WITH FIRST AND LAST NAME will be returned to homerooms. Please label all school supplies, clothing, sports equipment, and lunch/snack gear.
Safety Issue
Please do not drive behind the buses when they are parked at McKelvie for afternoon pickup. This is a considerable safety concern. License plates will be recorded and reported to the Bedford Police.
Cell Phones
Just a reminder that student cell phones need to remain off during school hours. We have over 100 phones in the school and they can be accessed with teacher permission at any time. Thank you!
Piano Accompanist Needed
If you or someone you know might be interested in accompanying the McKelvie chorus, please contact Rebecca Coughlin at coughlinr@sau25.net. This position comes with a stipend.
Special Education Parent Focus Group
The district is looking to expand the parent volunteers in the Special Education Parent Focus Group, a formal partnership between special education parents and the school community. Parent participants represent each of the schools and encompass all grade levels. Meetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday from 9-10 AM at the SAU office. Discussion and activities support family engagement and improvements in the district special education initiatives. Please contact Chris Lassonde, Director of Special Services (lassondec@sau25.net). We would love to have more parents join us!
Meadow Farms Gifts, Wrap and More
Our popular Gifts, Wrap & More fundraiser is underway. Brochures, with ordering details, should have come home with elementary students last week. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to order online via this link McK-RAL-BHS Ordering Link
All orders are due by Monday, 10/2 and product will direct to your home. 40% of sales are donated back to our schools!
Support the PTG
Our support drive is under way and if you’d like to make a donation to the PTG you can do so via PayPal by visiting our website www.bedfordptg.org. Donations via check can be made out to Bedford PTG and returned to school with students in the PTG support envelops that have been sent home. With your support we are able to put over $65,000/year in programs and events into our schools!!
Looking To Volunteer
Volunteer forms were sent home with students in grades K - 8. Please be sure to return these forms in order to receive notifications of volunteer opportunities in your school. Volunteer forms can be downloaded from the PTG website. Bedford High School volunteer opportunities are available by contacting Andrea Ahlstrom via email at andrea.ahlstrom@gmail.com. PTG volunteers logged over 23,000 hours last year, earning each of the six schools the Blue Ribbon Award for excellence in volunteering. We'd love to have you join us!
New To Bedford?
The PTG will host a welcome for all new families to Bedford. This open house style event will take place on Wednesday, October 4th at the Bedford Town Library at 9:30am or 6:30pm. Families new to the district will be receiving invitations in the mail. Representatives and/or Administration from all 6 schools will be on hand. Families can learn about school events/programs and town happenings. Light refreshments will be served and your children are welcome to attend. If you have any questions or would like to attend this event please contact Aneesa Fallon at aaf4@comcast.net
School Sponsorship Opportunity - 10/6 deadline
This year marks the 11th anniversary of the Intermediate School's Move-a-thon. If you own a business or know someone who does, we are seeking business/corporate sponsors this year. Attached is an informational letter and a sponsorship form. If you are interested or have questions, please contact one of our outstanding committee members (listed below).
Cindy Detscher - mdetscher@comcast.net
Liz Purnell - lizpurnell@comcast.net
Jen Cassidy - jen.cassidy@me.com
Lisa Wolfinger - lisa.wolfinger@gmail.com
Jen Theodore - jentheodore@comcast.net
Jen Spector - jen.spector@gmail.com
Kristen Wenzel - Kristen.Wenzel@comcast.net
Sarah Lacroix - sarahperk@hotmail.com
Jodi Parsons - parsonsj@sau25.net
Jen Asdot - asdotj@sau25.net
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)
BeBOLD Board Member
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