3.30.18

Dear McKelvie Families ~

I hope that many of you were able to attend Wednesday’s event with Jessica Lahey.  Her presentation was outstanding. If you would like additional information, please click HERE.  It is the hope of the Bedford PTG and BeBOLD that Jessica will return to Bedford in the future.  Below are this week’s notes:

Social Media and Snapchat at McKelvie

This year there have been a number of students using the app Snapchat outside of school, leading to a lot of drama and discipline that carries over into the school day.  In talking with many of your kids, a number of very inappropriate snaps and texts are being shared by large groups of students. In addition to Snapchat there are several other Social Media Apps being used by our students such as Instagram and Facebook.

Things to consider to help our kids:

• Monitor your child’s device for all social media
• Limit access to devices-phones/ipods are put away at 8:00pm for the night.
• Do not let devices stay in your child’s room overnight
• Talk with our child about the dangers of Social Media

For more information on Social Media click on the article Here by Psychology Today

2018-19 School Calendar

The School Board has approved the 2018-19 School Calendar. Please note that there is a substantial change for 2018-19. The district will shift from tracking days to tracking hours. As a result, the last day of school for 2018-19 will be no later than June 13 and could be as early as June 6. The first five snow days, if needed, will be made up by students at the end of the year. Any snow days beyond five days will not need to be made up by students. This should bring some more predictability to the end of the year for families.

McKelvie Book Fair

We are PAWS-ITIVELY thrilled to announce that McKelvie will be holding the Spring Book Fair: Paws for Books on the following dates:

Monday 4/2: 8:30-5

Tuesday 4/3: 8:30-6:30

Wednesday 4/4: 8:30-5

Thursday 4/5: 8:30-6:30

The Book Fair is looking for volunteer to help!  Click HERE to sign up!

Yearbook Sales - TIME IS RUNNING OUT

Don't miss out! The April 11th deadline for yearbook orders is rapidly approaching. Softcover yearbooks are only $25 and can be ordered online or via cash/check. Please click HERE for details. A reminder that if you are paying by check, please make it payable to McKelvie Intermediate School, not Jostens.

Q4 Intramurals

All intramurals start during the week of April 2nd. Please click HERE for the intramural calendar or HERE for the intramural descriptions.  Sign ups are now over.

Screenagers - Wednesday April 4 at 6 PM

​In case you missed it or want to bring your spouse or friend, t

here will be another viewing of Screenagers. It is on Wednesday April 4th at 6 PM at St Elizabeth’s in the Gym. The McKelvie guidance team will be hosting this event.

Meditation Workshop - correction: parents only

McKelvie parents are invited to attend a 1 hour event on SuperBrain Yoga and Meditation.  This special event will be presented by Krithika Srinivasan on Thursday, April 5th @7pm in the McKelvie Library.  Please RSVP to: srinikrit@gmail.com

Pi Day Memorization Contest!

Congratulations to sixth-grader Sofia DiStefano for being the winner in McKelvie's Pi memorization contest! Sofia correctly recited 127 digits of Pi and won a Pi t-shirt! Click HERE to see Sofia’s big smile!

McKelvie Yearbook - DEADLINE 4/11

Don't miss out! The order deadline for the 17/18 McKelvie yearbook is Wednesday, April 11, 2018!  Softcover yearbooks are only $25 each. Ordering information can be found on the Yearbook Club website or by clicking HERE. Reminder that checks should be made payable to McKelvie Intermediate School, not Jostens.

McKelvie Breakfast

We are excited to announce that beginning Monday, April 30th, we will be offering “Grab ‘n Go” breakfast for all students.  This may be helpful for your morning routine. More details to come!

From the PTG

COLOR BLAST REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!!   This year our route is shorter and great for everyone in your family!  Our 2018 Color Blast is scheduled for Sunday,June 3rd at 9:30AM. Click here to register and visit our Color Blast Fun Run website for event details including sponsorship and volunteering opportunities.  Join us for a colorful day of fun in support of the Bedford PTG and the Bedford School District!

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING – Scholastic Book Fair Paws for Books…Come. Stay. Read a Great Tale will take place April 2nd-5th at all elementary and McKelvie schools.

INTERESTED IN GETTING MORE INVOLVED WITH PTG AND BEDFORD SCHOOLS?

PTG has some exciting District and Board positions open for next school year (2018/19). Open roles include District Support, Gift Wrap, School Supplies, and Co-Barnes and Noble; along with shadows for 2 Board roles, Treasurer and VP Publicity. If you have interest in any of these roles or would like to learn more please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by April 9th.

YANKEE CANDLE - ONLINE EXTENSION UNTIL MAY 15TH - Thank you to all who participated in the Yankee Candle Fundraiser. If you missed it, no need to worry! We are extending the fundraiser online until May 15th. Candles make a great gift for Easter, Mother's Day or any fun Spring gathering! Click here and enter 999965479 in the Group # Box to shop.*** 40% of sales go back to our schools! ***

PANERA & PTG – Take a night off from cooking and join us at our Bedford PTG Night at Panera (Colby Court) on Thursday, April 5th anytime between 4-8pm.  Be sure to bring your Panera Flyer  with you.

Happy Easter & Passover!

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

3.23.18

Dear McKelvie Families ~

On Wednesday evening this week, the Music Department hosted a Recital Night. Fifteen students took to the stage and shared their musical talents with peers and parents.  It was a small, intimate setting, but the musicianship was outstanding. I am so proud of these students and equally proud of Mrs. Coughlin and Mrs. Wickham for facilitating this opportunity.  Click HERE for a picture of those involved.

6th to 7th Reminder

Lurgio Middle School will be hosting a rising 7th grade registration night on March 27 at 6:00PM in the Lurgio Middle School Media Center.

Jessica Lahey Event on 3/28 - GREAT OPPORTUNITY

You DO NOT want to miss next Wednesday’s event with author, Jessica Lahey!  She will be speaking to parents, teachers, and students on how to manage stress, anxiety, and ways to increase positive decision-making.  Click HERE to learn more.

Meditation Workshop

McKelvie parents and students are invited to attend a 1 hour event on SuperBrain Yoga and Meditation.  This special event will be presented by Krithika Srinivasan on Thursday, April 5th @7pm in the McKelvie Library.  Please RSVP to: srinikrit@gmail.com

DestiNation Imagination

CONGRATULATIONS to the four McKelvie teams who won at their Regionals in both Hampton and Gofftstown. They now advance to States in Bedford next month.

Team SSSSAM (Sofia DiStefano, Sam Boisvert, Saanvi Shetty, Sravya Kambham, Mahith Narreddy, & Annika Saarinen)

The Mindblowers (Nitya Gottemukkala, Rhea Dogra, Anica Ahdi, Haley Hall. Sai Komma & Carter Crowley)

5 Leaf Clovers (Liam Brown, William Lu, Brady Proulx, Ryan Merhalski & Elyse Ngenda)

Animal Brigade (William Daniak, Madison Kelsey, Giada Bruno, Madison Vigue & Erik Stensgarrd)

From the Library

Susan Cavanaugh, the McKelvie Technology Integrator, and Julie Cote, Librarian, delivered an overarching view of the topic Digital Citizenship to every pod at McKelvie. Current and relevant topics in this overview included, what is means to be a good digital citizen, what a digital footprint is and how it can be viewed by others, and how one can appropriately handle cyberbullying. These interactive lessons included the use of collaborative and engaging technology platforms, Padlet and Kahoot. Be sure to ask your child what a digital footprint is!

In the library, students collaboratively just completed a second 1,000 piece puzzle! Click HERE to see the vintage poster lighthouses puzzle. It is fun to watch the students engage and work as a team to piece the puzzle together. A big thank you to Ori Kotlar, in Mrs. Cleghorn's homeroom, for helping me Mod Podge the second completed puzzle. It is now in the library for all to see. A third puzzle will soon be in the works!

Gsuite Information for Parents

Some of our parents have asked for an explanation of our Gsuite, the tools within Chrome our students now use for much of their school work​. Our technology

​ teachers​ have developed this Gsuite Information for Parents. For parents/guardians who are interested in seeing the work of their child, just ask your son/daughter to log in with their account or provide you with their password to showcase the work completed.

Stand By Me Fundraiser at Chipotle
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Stand By Me. Come in to the Chipotle at 99 S River Road Unit 4 in Bedford on Monday, March 26th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone, or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Stand By Me.

Krispy Kreme Opportunity!

BHS Prom Fundraiser Part 2: If you would like to pre-order a box of Krispy Kreme donuts please follow this link: Krispy Kreme Prom Fundraiser Orders can be picked up before or after school Friday, March 30th at BHS or at March Madness in the BHS gym on Saturday, March 31.

Student Council

The Book Fair is coming up! The theme is Paws For Books. We will have a theme day on Friday, March 30th in honor of the Book Fair. The theme for the day is also Paws For Books. You can bring in a picture of your pet, wear shirts that have animals on them, put a picture of your pet on your locker, or lastly you can dress up like a pet or an animal.

Written By:  Emmy Neal

McKelvie Book Fair

We are PAWS-ITIVELY thrilled to announce that McKelvie will be holding the Spring Book Fair: Paws for Books on the following dates:

Monday 4/2: 8:30-5

Tuesday 4/3: 8:30-6:30

Wednesday 4/4: 8:30-5

Thursday 4/5: 8:30-6:30

Each classroom will be invited to the book fair to come and create a wish list of books they would like to purchase.  Also, students will be allowed to buy books during lunch as well as their WIN time provided he/she has a note.

In addition to that, we would love to have staff and students send in a picture of them and their pet to school to display on a bulletin board outside the book fair entrance.  PLEASE INCLUDE the student name and/or staff name and name of the pet. ALL PICTURES MUST BE RECEIVED BY, MONDAY MARCH 26TH.

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!

Mr. Fournier's Website

BeBOLD Board Member

3.16.18

Dear McKelvie Families ~

We had Pi day with the 6th grade students this week.  Our Math Excel students taught their peers the concept of Pi.  As is tradition, successful understanding of the concept ended with a piece of their favorite pie.  A BIG thank you to Mr. Donahue for organizing this wonderful activity!

Last Day of School now June 20

The Superintendent announced at Monday's Board Meeting that the last day of school for students is June 20 (as of now). He had a conversation with the NHDOE about the two days we missed school due to the Halloween wind storm this year. Given the circumstances of the storm and our school calendar, we will not have to have students make up those two days at the end of the year.

Spring Food Drive - Community Action Team

Next week, March 19 - 23, the Community Action Team will be collecting food items to benefit the Bedford Food Pantry.  While the students have decided on themed days based on the greatest areas of need, we will gratefully accept any donation.  Questions can be directed to either crowellm@sau25.net or parsonsj@sau25.net.  Thank you for your support!

*Monday - Macaroni and Cheese

*Tuesday - Tuna

*Wednesday - Juice

*Thursday - Crackers

*Friday - Free Choice

School Safety Update

On Thursday, March 29th @ 6pm in the Cafe, Superintendent McGee and McKelvie School Administration will be sharing several updates regarding the safety and security of the Bedford School District. They will explain our District Emergency Operations Plan including the Parent Emergency Plan portion. They will discuss recent improvements and answer questions. We hope you can make it.

Animal Rescue League Donations

Girl Scout Troop 12566 is collecting toys for rabbits, hamsters, cats, and dogs as well as hand soap and sanitizer and baby food for kittens. There is a box outside the main office.  The collection lasts until the end of April.

Screenagers Showing

This past December 6th, 2017, a viewing of Screenagers was sponsored by IGYB (I've Got Your Back), 8th grade student Hannah Guillemette's anti-bullying and kindness movement.  IGYB is happy to offer a 2nd viewing of the condensed student version of the film (47 minutes) on April 4th, 2018 from 6-8 pm in the St. Elizabeth Seton activity center/gym.  A parent and student Q&A session hosted by McKelvie School Counselors Priscilla McGinty and Jodi Parsons will follow.  Click here for informational flyer.

McKelvie Book Fair

We are PAWS-ITIVELY thrilled to announce that McKelvie will be holding the Spring Book Fair: Paws for Books on the following dates:

Monday 4/2: 8:30-5

Tuesday 4/3: 8:30-6:30

Wednesday 4/4: 8:30-5

Thursday 4/5: 8:30-6:30

Each classroom will be invited to the book fair to come and create a wish list of books they would like to purchase.  Also, students will be allowed to buy books during lunch as well as their WIN time provided he/she has a note.

In addition to that, we would love to have staff and students send in a picture of their pet to school to display on a bulletin board outside the book fair entrance.  PLEASE INCLUDE the student name and/or staff name and name of the pet. ALL  PICTURES MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, MARCH 23RD.

KidsVote - RESULTS

A HUGE thank you to the McKelvie kids who voted on Tuesday.  The results are below:

If you could select a superpower, which one would you choose?

Invisibility - 41%

Flying - 34%

Super Speed - 19%

Super Strength - 6%

Parent/Teacher Conference

A reminder that conferences will be offered during 3rd quarter.  Information on dates and times will come from your child’s teacher.

DestiNation Imagination

CONGRATULATIONS to DI Team SSSSAM on their 1st place finish at DI Regionals in Hampton on Saturday.   They now advance to States in Bedford next month, The team members are: Sofia DiStefano, Sam Boisvert, Saanvi Shetty, Sravya Kambham, Mahith Narreddy, & Annika Saarinen

From the Library

A big thank you to the students, parents/guardians, and staff members who were able to attend the rescheduled McKelvie Meets @ the Movies event. Thank you also to the McKelvie Student Council for helping with the movie promotion. I think all would agree that the Disney production of A Wrinkle in Time was a great modern interpretation of the 1963 Newbury Award winner! There were numerous differences so it was interesting to compare the movie and the book.

Our 6th "Search Slip" raffle was held for the month of February. The "Search Slips" are filled out with the title of the book, the author's last name, and the call number. This is done when students are looking for a book using the online catalog. The student then has an opportunity to write his/her name on the back of the "Search Slip" and enter a monthly raffle! February's raffle winner was ​​from Ms. Francis' homeroom. Neel Majmundar received a $5.00 gift certificate to a local ice cream establishment. Congrats!

Beginning on Monday, April 9th, during National Library Week 2018, students will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite Great Stone Face Nominee. Students statewide, in grades 4-6, have an opportunity to vote. Students are encouraged to read two or more of the 20 nominees before voting. Click HERE to access a Google Slides presentation of the 20 nominees. Students at McKelvie will have access to a Google Form voting ballot to cast their vote. The McKelvie winner will be announced on Monday, April 16th. The statewide winner will be announced during the month of May. Happy reading!

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!

Mr. Fournier's Website

BeBOLD Board Member