Dear McKelvie Families ~
This week has been a bit of a whirlwind at McKelvie. However, we ended it with an OUTSTANDING assembly that included Recycled Percussion! With all of the videos and pictures that were taken, it’s going to be a few days before I can share more of the details with you (editing, of course).
Please know that WMUR was here filming the event. While they did not say when their footage would be aired, I suspect it will be on this evening’s news. Fingers crossed!
I am proud of our kids and proud of Bedford. Thank you, as always, for making our school and district so special.
NO SCHOOL
A reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow (11/10) in observance of Veteran’s Day.
Q1 Report Cards
Quarter 1 Report Cards are now available as a pdf through the Parent Portal. If you are unable to access yours or require a paper copy, please contact your child’s teacher.
Homework Club
Please note that HWC will only be offered on Monday, November 20th of Thanksgiving week. The club will NOT meet on 11/21.
Cold Weather
Just a reminder that students should wear layers to school with the expectation that they will go outside for recess. Coats, hats, and mittens/gloves are encouraged. We use +/-20° (including wind chill) to make the call for indoor/outdoor recess.
Lost & Found
Our Lost and Found is beginning to look like a clearance rack. If your child has lost articles of clothing (especially sweatshirts) please stop by and check it out. We also have a wide variety of water bottles - all waiting for a home. All items will be donated to a social service agency over Winter Break.
From the Library
Thank you to all of the Veterans in the Bedford community for your service and sacrifice! Enjoy the day set aside for you and for all those who have given of themselves.
The McKelvie Library has been busy as we use the States and Regions LibGuide and the Westward Expansion LibGuide to help us research and learn as we take notes. These LibGuides are a curation of resources to help our researchers at McKelvie. A LibGuide created here at McKelvie has links to our eBooks, subscription databases, print sources, images, YouTube videos, and provides MLA 8 Citation examples. These LibGuides are linked to the McKelvie Library Homepage. Be sure to check them out under the "LibGuides" tab
Ski & Skate Design Winner!
Congratulations to Sofia Di Stefano for submitting a design for this years Ski & Skate t-shirt. Her design was selected and will be featured on the front of this years shirt. Sofia will also receive a complimentary shirt for her work. Click HERE for a picture of this years winning design.
Yearbook Cover Contest
Calling all artists! The cover design contest for the 2017-18 McKelvie yearbook is underway. This year's theme is "Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders". Please click HERE for all of the details. Submissions are due by Wednesday, November 15th.
Social Media Help for our Kids
Technology and social media are a big part of our children's daily lives. Below are some tips to establish healthy limits and routines for your child's electronic access.
- Set up media-free times and places, for example during mealtimes, or in your child's bedroom at night.
- Know what platforms and apps your child is using, and what websites they are accessing online.
- Be a role model by limiting your media use, and teaching kindness and good manners online.
- Have your child take a break from social media. Encourage reading, and unstructured, unplugged playtime.
For more information, check out these resources:
ScreenAgers - Growing up in the Digital Age Screening
“I’ve Got Your Back” (IGYB) would like to invite you to join us for a special screening of ScreenAgers - Growing Up in the Digital Age on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 6pm-8pm at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School. Click here to view the flyer.
Hannaford Helps Schools
If you shop at Hannaford and participate in their “Helps Schools Program,” click HERE for more information.
Have a Great Veteran’s Day 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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