Dear McKelvie Families ~
I spent some time walking through classrooms this week. I want you to know that I saw amazing things happening. In particular, I sat in on a group of students doing “Book Talks.” It was inspiring to watch your children present a book to their peers using key strategies (eye contact, voice projection, maintaining peer attention). These same students received feedback and answered questions. I was impressed with both the content they were sharing and the confidence they mustered to present. I am proud of our students and our school!
NO SCHOOL
There is no school on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
You Be the Chemist Club - NEW
Is your child interested in science and chemistry. If so, they can join our Chemistry Club. This club will be run by Sudha Komma and her daughter Manogna. It will take place on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 with a start date of February 6th. Click HERE to submit a permission slip.
Snow Day Lunch Info./Announcements
Our district’s Food Service Director (Emily Murphy) has decided to provide an announcement on the SAU’s website (www.sau25.net) in the District News box, which will detail, by school, what the hot lunch offering will be the day following the snow day. This information will be available the day of the snow day.
Grade 5 Poster Contest
The National Criminal Justice Training Center is hosting a poster contest for 5th grade students. If your child is interested, please click HERE for more information. For your convenience, click HERE for the State Manager contact list.
Classroom Geography Bee Winners
Congratulations to the following students who will participate in our school-wide Geography Bee on Tuesday, January 23rd: Jack Steward, Yash Veerkar, Ryan O'Connor, Ethan Sobell, Lukas Demos , John Morse, Leah Boone, Benjamin Morris, Michael Donelli, Eliah Feil & Jake Harding.
New Choral Risers
After years of bake sales at the Winter and Spring Concerts, we were able to purchase new risers for our Music Department. A BIG thank you to all of our families who continue to support the McKelvie music program. As a bonus to the teachers, the kids are THRILLED with them! Click HERE to check them out.
From the Library
The PTG Bulldog is currently visiting McKelvie! Click HERE and HERE to see images of the beautifully painted bulldog. The bulldog was creatively designed and painted by Kathy Ang. Currently, he is without a name. In the library, there are name suggestion slips for students and staff to write a possible name for the PTG to consider. Stop by to see this hand painted mascot representing all six schools in our community!
Thank you to the PTG for sponsoring the Book Fair! The book fair was held during the second full week in December and was a success. Regina Dixon kindly delivered the $75.00 profit from the "All for Books" proceeds to the McKelvie Library this week.Those proceeds will be spent on recently published titles for the school library. Thank you again to the PTG for the donation and for helping to encourage reading!
Please be sure to check out Flipster if you have not already! This is the platform we use for our digital periodicals. The link is on the "Digital Resources tab" via the McKelvie Library site. These are the 8 digital magazines that we subscribe to: Discover (Science), Sports Illustrated Kids, Boys' Life, Cobblestone (History), Dig into History (History), Discovery Girls, Muse (Science, Technology & Arts), & National Geographic Kids. The Flipster apps for iOS and Android enable you to find and read the McKelvie's Flipster digital magazines on mobile devices. These periodicals can be read via chromebooks, tablets, and smartphones. Happy reading!
Box Tops
Please continue to send in your Box Tops for Education. Each clipped box tops earns dollars for school projects. For questions, please contact Stephanie Richard at spare111778@aol.com
Community Enrichment
Courses for the Spring term of Community Enrichment are posted! Please join us for Introduction to Italian, Fused Glass Workshop, Elements of Art or Introduction to Photography!! Course descriptions and registration information are listed here: https://goo.gl/1byvaY
From the PTG
PTG Night at the Monarchs – On Saturday, January 20th at 6:00pm come join the Bedford PTG and the Manchester Monarchs as we host our Marvel Superhero and Villains Night! Participate in our HIGH-FIVE TUNNEL and celebrate your favorite Marvel character! Ticket sales are online only. To order tickets, please visit MONARCHS TICKETS. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Dion at amye731@gmail.com.
Principal Winter Reading Night – Dress in your PJ’s, bring a blanket and come listen to all the Bedford Principal’s read you a story. This fun filled event will be held on January 25th at the McKelvie Intermediate School cafeteria. Choose between two session times 4:30pm or 6:30pm on the flyer that came home in your student’s backpack or if you need another, please click PWRN Flyer. Registrations must be returned to your teacher by Friday January 12th.
Barnes and Noble Days with Bedford PTG – On January 26th & 27th join us at the Barnes and Noble Manchester location! Come and look at the many art projects from all Bedford Schools, listen to the performance by the McKelvie music department and listen to stories read by Bedford’s elementary teachers. For more information and to view the schedule of events, please visit the Bedford PTG website.
Champions for Children - Once again, the New Hampshire School Administrators Association is seeking nominees for the "Champions for Children Award Program". Last year, Bedford nominated Greg Uliaz as our District Champion. Greg was later selected as the South Central region winner and was recognized at the State-wide breakfast along with his family.
Nominees are individuals who have given distinguished service to children over the past year. To nominate a Bedford Champion, please complete this short form no later than January 31, 2018.
Have a great LONG 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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