Friday, February 15, 2019

2.15.19 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

Thank you to all of the parents who donated to the coffee cart yesterday! What a wonderful treat for the McKelvie Staff on Valentine's Day!  Students and teachers are working hard to wrap up lessons, projects, and assignments before winter break.  Hopefully next week we will have 5 full days of school!

McKelvie Sub Fair:
McKelvie will be having a Substitute Fair on Thursday, February 21st from 2-3:30pm, for anyone interested in subbing. We will have computers available to help fill out applications, will answer any questions people may have, and will be conducting instant interviews. If you or anyone you know is looking to try something new, come to the fair! Parents, retirees, or college kids who have a day off in their schedule can make extra money while having fun at school! For those interested but unsure of what subbing entails, we would like to offer shadow days where you can shadow a teacher to get an idea of what subbing is like. Come to the Sub Fair on the 21st from 2-3:30 for more information! Can't make the 21st? No problem! See information below about a Substitute Open House.

BSD Substitute Information Open House
Wednesday, March 6th from 9:00-11:00 AM
Superintendent’s Office (Board Room), 103 County Rd. Bedford

Have you ever considered substitute teaching in Bedford? If so, please join us for a chance to discuss this opportunity with principals from all levels in the district as well as Human Resources. Parents, community members and those interested in substitute teaching in our district are encouraged to attend. You can learn about the various substitute positions available, opportunities at each school, application procedure, qualifications and pay. This is a great opportunity to have all of your questions answered about subbing in our district. If you think you might like to be a part of the Bedford School District team, please join us on March 6th! 

Intersection Issues:The Bedford Police Department and the Bedford School District have been receiving complaints regarding the intersection of County Rd. and Liberty Hill Rd. during McKelvie dismissal.  Please remember that you cannot block traffic on either road, when picking up your child.  This becomes a traffic nightmare as well as a safety issue.  This is particularly a problem on County Road.  Rather than block traffic, drive past McKelvie on County Road and turn around at the SAU office until traffic lightens up.    

Library News:
Just a friendly reminder... The 2019 Fisher Cats' Reading Challenge is coming to a close! Many forms have been requested by both students and homeroom teachers. If you need one, please send your student(s) to the McKelvie Library.

Here are a few important reminders from the Fisher Cats as the 2019 Challenge wraps up:

Forms are due back to the Fisher Cats by Friday, March 15th.

Forms must be filled out with mailing address in order for tickets to be mailed home. Any forms with incomplete addresses are left at Will Call for the designated game.
Students are invited to play catch on the field before each Reading Challenge game, and they’ll receive all the details in a letter they’ll get with their tickets and certificates of completion.
The number one question I get is “Do we have to pay the $3 processing fee if we only are getting the two free tickets?” Nope, that’s only if you’re purchasing additional tickets!
The mailing address is: NH Fisher Cats, Attn: Reading Challenge
1 Line Drive, Manchester, NH 03101


I hope to see some McKelvie Families at one of the games! Spring and baseball are on the way.

Click HERE to see an Adobe Spark of books that students in Mrs. Clegorn's class have read and LOVED! Some of hearts are not matched with books because they are currently checked out of the library! We hope you had a nice Valentine's Day.

Just one more week until vacation! ~Mrs. Cote

NHSAS Testing:
This spring, McKelvie students will participate in New Hampshire statewide assessments. Click HERE for more detailed information about the process.

PTG News:

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION WITH SUPERINTENDENT: Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you to “Coffee and Conversation” on Friday March 8th, 9:30am at Bedford Town Library (McAllister Meeting Room)…RSVP REQUIRED.

This will be a small, informal, discussion based gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings including upcoming items on the March 12th ballot. Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend.

MANCHESTER MONARCHS EVENT: Join the PTG and Riddle Brook Chorus at the Monarchs game on Sunday, March 10th 3pm. Click HERE to order tickets. Enjoy a fun, family evening out and support Riddle Brook Chorus as they sing the National Anthem!

COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK COMMUNITY EVENT: Get excited, registration opens March 15th for another fun filled Color Blast Fun Run/Walk to be held on Sunday, June 2nd. LOCAL BUSINESSES…want to join PTG’s efforts in providing enriching educational opportunities, creating community events, and helping support the individual needs of our Bedford School District, while gaining positive exposure for your business? Consider becoming a Color Blast Fun Run sponsor visit HERE for more details or contact bedfordcolorblast@gmail.com.

Have a terrific weekend!

Jen Asdot

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