The weather and the building have finally cooled off! Walking around the school, it is evident that kids and staff are back in the swing of a new academic year. Next week will be the real test, with kids being in school for the first full week!
There are several new items in this week's Principal's Note.
Bus Stop Announcement:
Please make sure your child is at the bus stop 10 minutes before the bus is expected to arrive, per the Transportation Handbook. We've had a few busses running late because they had to wait for students.
Intramurals begin next week:
6th grade floor hockey - Tuesdays - 7:20-8:20a.m. - GYM
Soccer - Tuesday - 3:30-4:30 - GYM
5th grade floor hockey - Wednesdays - 7:20-8:20a.m. - GYM
Yoga - Wednesdays - 3:30-4:30 - GYM
Community Action Team:
Community Action Team advisors, Michael Crowell and Jodi Parsons received recognition from the Marine Corps, Toys for Tots program on behalf of McKelvie Staff and Students. The Toys for Tots recognized McKelvie Intermediate School for their active involvement and donations to the Toys for Tots program of Southern New Hampshire. Through the generous donation of McKelvie families, organized by the school's Community Action Team, the school community has been able to donate thousands of toys to help make the holiday season brighter for families in need in our area. Thank you to our school families for your generosity. Click HERE for a Toys for Tots MIS picture!
Library News:
Congratulations to Tommy, a 6th grader at McKelvie, who found the 5th “Golden Ticket.” Click HERE to see Tommy, his “Golden Ticket” and reading prize!
The McKelvie Library continues to remain a busy place with students relaxing and reading. We have had hour-long library overviews to introduce and reacquaint the students with the physical layout, Destiny Discover (our search interface), policy and procedures, and the over 100 new books we have acquired! Ask your child if he/she has visited their school library! So far 18 classes have come through!
Susan Cavanaugh, our Technology Integration Teacher, and I just finished Chromebook Overview lessons for all students! Please make sure that you help your child be a great digital citizen when they are using their school Google account at home. Parents and students should have reviewed and returned the McKelvie Student Chromebook Contract agreement that was sent home. This document outlines all of the student expectations/safety guidelines for using their Chromebooks and school Google accounts. Please click HERE if you need to review this important document.
As part of the 1:1 Chromebook program, students were asked to bring in a pair of inexpensive headphones/earbuds to leave at school. We want to remind parents that there is an option for students to purchase a pair of inexpensive earbuds (similar in quality to what you would purchase on a plane) from the library for $1.
Have a restful weekend! Next week will be our first five day week of the school year! ~Mrs. Cote
PTG News:
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS:
Through Donations and Fundraisers the PTG helps fund…
For our Students…Author Visits, Motivational Speakers, Science Programs, Musical Performers and much more
For our Community…Principal Winter Reading Night, Seniors Day, New Family Welcome and many other community focused events.
For our Staff…Staff Appreciation, Library Donations, Nurse Donations and more.
Click HERE for more program information.
We couldn’t do it without your continued support. Please consider a donation to the PTG either via PayPal on our website www.bedfordptg.org or a send a check payable to Bedford PTG in the support envelopes that have been sent home (K-8). Thank You!
ONLINE VOLUNTEER FORM: Bedford PTG is excited to introduce a new, faster, paperless way to share your information for volunteering for Bedford Schools. Instead of sending home a paper volunteer form to fill out and return, we will now offer a Volunteer Google Form for each school. To access the form click https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewiItmCotx2lLILI_S0dGlXxS4iMbjZkdSF6vTnIozx41osg/viewform
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer this year? The PTG has several district level and committee positions available…
Ski and Skate Committee members - Due to the success of our annual Ski and Skate Sale, we are looking for new members to be part of the planning committee. Our next committee meeting is Tuesday 9/18, 3:30pm at McKelvie library. You don’t need to be a skier to help with this event.
Color Blast Co-Coordinator and Committee Members: Get in on the Colorful Fun and be part of planning this amazing community event!! Color Blast is looking for 2 volunteers to share the role of event coordinator (responsible for the overall organization of the committee and event) along with anyone that might be interested in being involved with the planning and execution of this event.
District Gift Wrap Coordinator-Work with PTG VP Fundraising and our current Gift Wrap supplier (Meadow Farms) to set up and organize the fundraiser. Coordinate with school level coordinators the distribution, collection and processing of order forms.
If you are interested in any of these roles or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com
MEET THE PRINCIPALS EVENT SEPTEMBER 27TH: You are invited to join the PTG and the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Coffee with the Principals" event on Thursday, September 27th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at BCTV (10 Meetinghouse Road). This is a great opportunity to hear what each school has in store for the year. There will be a Q & A following the presentation. Light refreshments will be served and your young children are welcome to attend.
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Looking for quality gift wrap, everyday gifts, tote bags, and gourmet mixes? Our popular Gifts, Wrap & More fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students at the end of the month with ordering details. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to order online. 40% of sales goes back to our schools. Sale runs from Friday 9/28-Friday 10/12. More details coming soon.
Please make sure your child is at the bus stop 10 minutes before the bus is expected to arrive, per the Transportation Handbook. We've had a few busses running late because they had to wait for students.
Intramurals begin next week:
6th grade floor hockey - Tuesdays - 7:20-8:20a.m. - GYM
Soccer - Tuesday - 3:30-4:30 - GYM
5th grade floor hockey - Wednesdays - 7:20-8:20a.m. - GYM
Yoga - Wednesdays - 3:30-4:30 - GYM
Save the Date for this year's Move-A-Thon!
The McKelvie Move-A-Thon is the school's main fundraiser which culminates in an all-school event on Thursday, October 25th. Please mark your calendars and plan to volunteer and join us for this year's Move-A-Thon. More details, including student registration and volunteer information will be coming out regarding the Move-A-Thon in the weeks ahead.
During the Move-A-Thon all students move for one hour in one of the offered activities. Prior to the day, students ask friends and families to sponsor them or make a donation based on their activity. This event is a lot of fun and helps our school to raise money for programs and resources for our students. We are fortunate to have the PTG partner with us each year as we would not be able to run this event without the support of many parent volunteers.
The McKelvie Move-A-Thon is the school's main fundraiser which culminates in an all-school event on Thursday, October 25th. Please mark your calendars and plan to volunteer and join us for this year's Move-A-Thon. More details, including student registration and volunteer information will be coming out regarding the Move-A-Thon in the weeks ahead.
During the Move-A-Thon all students move for one hour in one of the offered activities. Prior to the day, students ask friends and families to sponsor them or make a donation based on their activity. This event is a lot of fun and helps our school to raise money for programs and resources for our students. We are fortunate to have the PTG partner with us each year as we would not be able to run this event without the support of many parent volunteers.
Community Action Team:
Community Action Team advisors, Michael Crowell and Jodi Parsons received recognition from the Marine Corps, Toys for Tots program on behalf of McKelvie Staff and Students. The Toys for Tots recognized McKelvie Intermediate School for their active involvement and donations to the Toys for Tots program of Southern New Hampshire. Through the generous donation of McKelvie families, organized by the school's Community Action Team, the school community has been able to donate thousands of toys to help make the holiday season brighter for families in need in our area. Thank you to our school families for your generosity. Click HERE for a Toys for Tots MIS picture!
Library News:
Congratulations to Tommy, a 6th grader at McKelvie, who found the 5th “Golden Ticket.” Click HERE to see Tommy, his “Golden Ticket” and reading prize!
The McKelvie Library continues to remain a busy place with students relaxing and reading. We have had hour-long library overviews to introduce and reacquaint the students with the physical layout, Destiny Discover (our search interface), policy and procedures, and the over 100 new books we have acquired! Ask your child if he/she has visited their school library! So far 18 classes have come through!
Susan Cavanaugh, our Technology Integration Teacher, and I just finished Chromebook Overview lessons for all students! Please make sure that you help your child be a great digital citizen when they are using their school Google account at home. Parents and students should have reviewed and returned the McKelvie Student Chromebook Contract agreement that was sent home. This document outlines all of the student expectations/safety guidelines for using their Chromebooks and school Google accounts. Please click HERE if you need to review this important document.
As part of the 1:1 Chromebook program, students were asked to bring in a pair of inexpensive headphones/earbuds to leave at school. We want to remind parents that there is an option for students to purchase a pair of inexpensive earbuds (similar in quality to what you would purchase on a plane) from the library for $1.
Have a restful weekend! Next week will be our first five day week of the school year! ~Mrs. Cote
PTG News:
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS:
Through Donations and Fundraisers the PTG helps fund…
For our Students…Author Visits, Motivational Speakers, Science Programs, Musical Performers and much more
For our Community…Principal Winter Reading Night, Seniors Day, New Family Welcome and many other community focused events.
For our Staff…Staff Appreciation, Library Donations, Nurse Donations and more.
Click HERE for more program information.
We couldn’t do it without your continued support. Please consider a donation to the PTG either via PayPal on our website www.bedfordptg.org or a send a check payable to Bedford PTG in the support envelopes that have been sent home (K-8). Thank You!
ONLINE VOLUNTEER FORM: Bedford PTG is excited to introduce a new, faster, paperless way to share your information for volunteering for Bedford Schools. Instead of sending home a paper volunteer form to fill out and return, we will now offer a Volunteer Google Form for each school. To access the form click https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewiItmCotx2lLILI_S0dGlXxS4iMbjZkdSF6vTnIozx41osg/viewform
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer this year? The PTG has several district level and committee positions available…
Ski and Skate Committee members - Due to the success of our annual Ski and Skate Sale, we are looking for new members to be part of the planning committee. Our next committee meeting is Tuesday 9/18, 3:30pm at McKelvie library. You don’t need to be a skier to help with this event.
Color Blast Co-Coordinator and Committee Members: Get in on the Colorful Fun and be part of planning this amazing community event!! Color Blast is looking for 2 volunteers to share the role of event coordinator (responsible for the overall organization of the committee and event) along with anyone that might be interested in being involved with the planning and execution of this event.
District Gift Wrap Coordinator-Work with PTG VP Fundraising and our current Gift Wrap supplier (Meadow Farms) to set up and organize the fundraiser. Coordinate with school level coordinators the distribution, collection and processing of order forms.
If you are interested in any of these roles or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com
MEET THE PRINCIPALS EVENT SEPTEMBER 27TH: You are invited to join the PTG and the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Coffee with the Principals" event on Thursday, September 27th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at BCTV (10 Meetinghouse Road). This is a great opportunity to hear what each school has in store for the year. There will be a Q & A following the presentation. Light refreshments will be served and your young children are welcome to attend.
Have a terrific weekend, and call or email with any questions!
Jen Asdot
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