There are a lot of notes this week! Please pay special attention to the Tripod section, as we are asking all parents to complete an online form.
Upcoming Events:
April 8th-11th: Scholastic Book Fair
April 8th-19th: Parent Teacher Conferences
April 22nd-26th: April Vacation
Tripod Survey:
We are once again asking our students to provide timely, anonymous feedback to their teachers this spring. This quick feedback is extremely valuable for reflection and improvement in the teaching and learning process.
There are "non-academic" questions at the end of the survey. These questions are confidential, not sold, and are only used for norming purposes. By allowing your child to answer these questions, we can be confident that the survey results are valid and reliable. The survey is now Opt-In. Click HERE to access the Opt-In form. Thank you for your support!
Art Club:
Click HERE for a photo of the Spring 6th Grade Art Club and the windows they painted. They did a terrific job of brightening up the glass hallway!
From left to right, front row:
Maddy Vigue, Aiden Nguyen, Julian Meijer, Ethan Pulsifer, Anthony Serino, Theo Kraemer,
Back row from left to right:
Amelia Lewek, Carly Scheffer, Emma Ciruso, Julia St. Hilaire, Audry Ferlan, Keira Vigneau,
Emmy Neal, Sarah Durbin, Nellie Munsterteiger
NHSAS Testing:
This spring, McKelvie students will participate in New Hampshire statewide assessments. Click HERE for more detailed information about the process including testing dates specific to McKelvie students.
McKelvie Yearbook:
The last day to order an 18/19 McKelvie yearbook is Wednesday, April 10th. Books are $25 each and can be ordered online or cash/check payable to McKelvie Intermediate School. Details can be found HERE or on the McKelvie website under Clubs>Yearbook>Ordering Info. Don't miss out on this great book of memories!
Box Top Contest:
Remember to save your box tops for the next competition starting on May 1st. The winner of the competition will receive a popsicle party in June.
Library News:
Please click HERE to see an image of the Rubik's Cube mosaic that was completed this week. This mosaic is of the raccoon on the cover of The Doughnut Fix. This is the READ Project book for 2019. Permission was granted by Jessie Janowitz to recreate her cover image. Be sure to check out the hard work done by McKelvie students in just 7 days!
Beginning on Monday, April 8th, during National Library Week 2019, 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 the GSF page including 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 15th. The statewide winner will be announced during the month of May. Happy reading!
Have a great weekend! ~Mrs. Cote
MIS Kitchen News:
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious Tropical Carrot Smoothie. It’s loaded with lots of tropical flavor that includes mango, pineapple, banana, carrot and coconut milk. This luscious hydrating combination of fruits and vegetables is a perfect way to give the brain and body a beneficial boost of energy. Additionally, this smoothie is also filled with beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant that promotes healthy skin and eyes. In addition to breakfast combo meals, the kitchen will be offering a homemade banana bread. This lovely, healthy treat will keep you feeling full and satisfied with lots of long lasting energy from whole grain complex carbohydrates. Our made from scratch baking also helps to limit unhealthy ingredients and removes processed and artificial preservatives. Start the school day off with a bang and don't miss out on these healthy, wholesome NEW breakfast items.
PTG Grade 6 Parent Message:
Hello 6th Grade Families,
The Bedford PTG is looking for a few great volunteers to fill the following positions for the next school year at Lurgio Middle School: PTG Liaison, 2 Volunteer Coordinators, Hospitality Coordinator and PTG Support Coordinator. The current folks who fill these positions will be moving on next year and we would love to have some incoming 7th grade parents join the ranks. If you are interested or would like more information on any of these opportunities, please email Sue Jennato or Amy Dion at BedfordNHPTG@gmail.com or Mandy Underwood at amandaund@gmail.com
This spring, McKelvie students will participate in New Hampshire statewide assessments. Click HERE for more detailed information about the process including testing dates specific to McKelvie students.
McKelvie Yearbook:
The last day to order an 18/19 McKelvie yearbook is Wednesday, April 10th. Books are $25 each and can be ordered online or cash/check payable to McKelvie Intermediate School. Details can be found HERE or on the McKelvie website under Clubs>Yearbook>Ordering Info. Don't miss out on this great book of memories!
Box Top Contest:
Remember to save your box tops for the next competition starting on May 1st. The winner of the competition will receive a popsicle party in June.
Library News:
Please click HERE to see an image of the Rubik's Cube mosaic that was completed this week. This mosaic is of the raccoon on the cover of The Doughnut Fix. This is the READ Project book for 2019. Permission was granted by Jessie Janowitz to recreate her cover image. Be sure to check out the hard work done by McKelvie students in just 7 days!
Beginning on Monday, April 8th, during National Library Week 2019, 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 the GSF page including 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 15th. The statewide winner will be announced during the month of May. Happy reading!
Have a great weekend! ~Mrs. Cote
MIS Kitchen News:
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious Tropical Carrot Smoothie. It’s loaded with lots of tropical flavor that includes mango, pineapple, banana, carrot and coconut milk. This luscious hydrating combination of fruits and vegetables is a perfect way to give the brain and body a beneficial boost of energy. Additionally, this smoothie is also filled with beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant that promotes healthy skin and eyes. In addition to breakfast combo meals, the kitchen will be offering a homemade banana bread. This lovely, healthy treat will keep you feeling full and satisfied with lots of long lasting energy from whole grain complex carbohydrates. Our made from scratch baking also helps to limit unhealthy ingredients and removes processed and artificial preservatives. Start the school day off with a bang and don't miss out on these healthy, wholesome NEW breakfast items.
PTG Grade 6 Parent Message:
Hello 6th Grade Families,
The Bedford PTG is looking for a few great volunteers to fill the following positions for the next school year at Lurgio Middle School: PTG Liaison, 2 Volunteer Coordinators, Hospitality Coordinator and PTG Support Coordinator. The current folks who fill these positions will be moving on next year and we would love to have some incoming 7th grade parents join the ranks. If you are interested or would like more information on any of these opportunities, please email Sue Jennato or Amy Dion at BedfordNHPTG@gmail.com or Mandy Underwood at amandaund@gmail.com
Destination Imagination:
Good luck to the 4 teams from MIS who will join 90 teams – some 600 students from around the state who will converge on Nashua High School South this Saturday, as the teams compete in future of work skills including creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills in STEAM and service learning Challenges at NH Destination Imagination State Finals.
These teams advanced through regional tournaments, and over 230 teams statewide. Top scoring teams in each Challenge and age level will qualify to attend Destination Imagination Global Finals in May in Kansas City, MO.
CLif Book Drive:
BHS Senior and former McKelvie student, Will Zimmerman, will be running a book drive to benefit CLiF at MIS throughout the month of April for his Senior Project. This drive is to collect new books for the Children’s Literacy Foundation to be distributed to low-income, at-risk, and rural children up to age 12 throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. There will be a collection bin (for books or monetary donations) in the main floor hallway outside of the office. The upcoming Scholastic Book Fair will be a perfect opportunity to both purchase and donate books! Together, we can help ensure a brighter future for the youth of NH and VT! Thank you for your support!
To learn more about CLiF, click HERE or visit http://clifonline.org/!
Girl Scout News:
Bedford Girl Scouts is holding a Food Drive at Hannaford on Jenkins, Market Basket, and Harvest Market this spring! Please consider donating during the "slow" season, when the local food pantry needs donations. The Bedford Food Pantry provides food to families when students are not receiving subsidized lunches at school. This includes April vacation and the long summer break. Collection bins will be located at Hannaford on Jenkins Road, Market Basket, and Harvest Market from Saturday, March 30th through Saturday April 6th for your convenience. Please see the attached flyer for a list of suggested items. Additionally, Girl Scouts will be staffing a collection spot outside of Harvest Market all day on Saturday, April 6th. Make a donation - make a difference in our community. Proceeds to support the Bedford Food Pantry. Bedford Girl Scouts thanks you for your support! Click HERE for suggested items.
PTG News:
COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK COMMUNITY EVENT: Get excited!! Registration is now OPEN for another fun filled Color Blast Fun Run/Walk to be held on Sunday, June 2nd. New Registration discounts available for returning runners, PLUS Children’s Price now applies to kids 10 and under and 4-pack of entries available at a reduced rate. Click HERE to register.
~~ First 250 registrants will be entered for a chance to win a raffle, where two lucky winners will receive a $25.00 Barnes and Noble gift card~~
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING – Scholastic Dino-Mite Book Fair…Stomp, Chomp and Read, will take place April 8th - 11th at all elementary schools and McKelvie. PTG’s Scholastic Book Fair will be a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It will have a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please check with your schools for more details and specific shopping hours.
Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer next year? The PTG has some Board and District-level positions available for the 2019/20 school year.
Program Research Coordinator-Help the PTG find new educational and enriching programs to bring into our schools. PTG funds author visits, artists, singers, performance groups, animal encounters and so much more. We are always looking for new ideas to possibly bring to our schools and students. We are looking for someone to help us research and find these exciting opportunities.
Elementary Level Program Coordinator -Responsible for coordinating the O.R.K. programming (such as Eyes On Owls, Tanglewood Marionettes & Bat Presentations) and A.I.R. programming (Artists in Residence) at Memorial, Peter Woodbury, AND Riddle Brook elementary schools. Track programming and budget, ensure payment delivery, and communicate within and between all 3 elementary schools.
Lurgio PTG School Liaison- Serve as a member of the PTG Executive Board. Work closely with the school Principal and faculty representative/s to foster strong communication and partnership between their respective schools and the PTG. Support PTG activities and events through both volunteer and coordination efforts as needed. This role is a great way to be more involved in your school and with the PTG Board. Candidate should have a student at Lurgio.
Riddle Brook PTG School Liaison- Serve as a member of the PTG Executive Board. Work closely with the school Principal and faculty representative/s to foster strong communication and partnership between their respective schools and the PTG. Support PTG activities and events through both volunteer and coordination efforts as needed. This role is a great way to be more involved in your school and with the PTG Board. Candidate should have a student at Riddle Brook.
If you are interested in any of these roles or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by April 12th.
Have a terrific weekend!
Jen Asdot
To learn more about CLiF, click HERE or visit http://clifonline.org/!
Girl Scout News:
Bedford Girl Scouts is holding a Food Drive at Hannaford on Jenkins, Market Basket, and Harvest Market this spring! Please consider donating during the "slow" season, when the local food pantry needs donations. The Bedford Food Pantry provides food to families when students are not receiving subsidized lunches at school. This includes April vacation and the long summer break. Collection bins will be located at Hannaford on Jenkins Road, Market Basket, and Harvest Market from Saturday, March 30th through Saturday April 6th for your convenience. Please see the attached flyer for a list of suggested items. Additionally, Girl Scouts will be staffing a collection spot outside of Harvest Market all day on Saturday, April 6th. Make a donation - make a difference in our community. Proceeds to support the Bedford Food Pantry. Bedford Girl Scouts thanks you for your support! Click HERE for suggested items.
PTG News:
COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK COMMUNITY EVENT: Get excited!! Registration is now OPEN for another fun filled Color Blast Fun Run/Walk to be held on Sunday, June 2nd. New Registration discounts available for returning runners, PLUS Children’s Price now applies to kids 10 and under and 4-pack of entries available at a reduced rate. Click HERE to register.
~~ First 250 registrants will be entered for a chance to win a raffle, where two lucky winners will receive a $25.00 Barnes and Noble gift card~~
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING – Scholastic Dino-Mite Book Fair…Stomp, Chomp and Read, will take place April 8th - 11th at all elementary schools and McKelvie. PTG’s Scholastic Book Fair will be a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It will have a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please check with your schools for more details and specific shopping hours.
Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer next year? The PTG has some Board and District-level positions available for the 2019/20 school year.
Program Research Coordinator-Help the PTG find new educational and enriching programs to bring into our schools. PTG funds author visits, artists, singers, performance groups, animal encounters and so much more. We are always looking for new ideas to possibly bring to our schools and students. We are looking for someone to help us research and find these exciting opportunities.
Elementary Level Program Coordinator -Responsible for coordinating the O.R.K. programming (such as Eyes On Owls, Tanglewood Marionettes & Bat Presentations) and A.I.R. programming (Artists in Residence) at Memorial, Peter Woodbury, AND Riddle Brook elementary schools. Track programming and budget, ensure payment delivery, and communicate within and between all 3 elementary schools.
Lurgio PTG School Liaison- Serve as a member of the PTG Executive Board. Work closely with the school Principal and faculty representative/s to foster strong communication and partnership between their respective schools and the PTG. Support PTG activities and events through both volunteer and coordination efforts as needed. This role is a great way to be more involved in your school and with the PTG Board. Candidate should have a student at Lurgio.
Riddle Brook PTG School Liaison- Serve as a member of the PTG Executive Board. Work closely with the school Principal and faculty representative/s to foster strong communication and partnership between their respective schools and the PTG. Support PTG activities and events through both volunteer and coordination efforts as needed. This role is a great way to be more involved in your school and with the PTG Board. Candidate should have a student at Riddle Brook.
If you are interested in any of these roles or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by April 12th.
Jen Asdot
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