5.18.19 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

What an amazing few weeks we've had here at McKelvie! The music department put on their spring concert last Friday. Thank you to Becky Coughlin and Christa Wickham for all of their efforts in making our music program so great! The kids sounded wonderful and I am so proud of how hard they have worked all year! Click HERE to see a picture of the chorus.

Yesterday we had Grandparents' Day at McKelvie School. Over 400 grandparents came for breakfast, a tour of the building, and performances by the jazz band, select chorus, and drama club. A HUGE thank you to Alyssa O’Neil & Laurie Wallace, McKelvie's Grandparents Day Coordinators, as well as Cyndi Parker our Food Services Manager and David Orleans our Custodian. Thank you, also, to the families who volunteered to work at Grandparent's Day and/or donated items. Grandparents' Day was a hit and it is because of the terrific community that supported the event.

Upcoming Events:
May 21st at 3:30 Afternoon Movie
May 22nd at 6:00 Lurgio Parent Information Night for Incoming 7th Grade Parents at Lurgio School
May 24th-27th No School-Workshop/Memorial Day

May 30th at 9:30 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast in MIS cafeteria

Volunteer Appreciation:
The McKelvie Staff would like to thank the many volunteers we have had over the course of this school year. To show our appreciation, we would like you to join us for a Volunteer Breakfast on Thursday, May 30th, at 9:30am. If you have been a volunteer this school year and would like to attend, please click HERE to sign up so we can get a head count. Thank you again for all you do!

Parents of 6th Grade Students:
Welcome to Lurgio! In a few short months your child will be entering 7th grade, and we would like to invite you to an informational evening to introduce you to the Lurgio Middle School. We will be hosting parents at Lurgio on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:00PM. The evening will begin in our dining hall with staff introductions, a brief presentation about the transition to middle school, and time to take any questions you might have about student life at Lurgio. After the presentation, we will be offering student-led tours of the school so that you can get the lay of the land that your child will be entering next August. We hope that you are able to join us on May 22nd. I look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Ed Joyce

Box Top Contest:
BOX TOPS WANTED!!! This year McKelvie staff and students have collected a total of 8,704 box tops totaling $870.40 toward the school’s goal of $1,000. With the last homeroom competition coming to an end on May 23rd, please check your pantries for the hiding box tops. They expire so getting them into the homeroom teacher would be spectacular! We only need 1,296 more to make our GOAL. With 29 classrooms, that is only 45 box tops per classroom. I KNOW WE CAN DO IT!!!! LET'S GO MCKELVIE!

Library News:
It was wonderful to see the many Grandparents/Special Friends visiting our school Friday! The library was a busy place as these important people came to see our space and how it is different from the school libraries they attended! Many of the special individuals who visited the McKelvie Library completed a small "classwork" assignment. On a Post-it Note, they wrote their grandchild's name, their name, and a special book they recall reading during 5th or 6th grade. These notes are on display at the library! Click HERE to see an image.

A "Lunch and Learn" session will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019, for all interested 5th & 6th grade students. Grace Larochellle, Head of Children's Services at the Bedford Public Library, will be here to discuss the summer reading program as well as the opportunity to become a Jr. Librarian. She will be conducting 4 sessions during lunch times. A nut safe table will be established for these sessions. Interested students will be allowed to carry their lunch from the cafeteria or bring their lunch to the library to listen and learn!

Have a great weekend and enjoy the warmer temperatures! ~ Mrs. Cote

MIS Kitchen News:
The breakfast program will be featuring a brand NEW item for the next 2 weeks: a frozen fresh fruit and yogurt bark. A delicious and nutritious take on a frozen Popsicle or ice cream, this new breakfast item has a lot of essential nutrients to offer our students' minds and bodies. The bark is filled with protein packed vanilla Greek yogurt, hydrating and fiber-filled berries, and is topped with whole grain crunchy granola. In addition to breakfast combo meals, the kitchen will be offering a homemade apricot oat breakfast bar. This lovely, healthy treat will keep you feeling full and satisfied with lots of long lasting energy from whole grain complex carbohydrates. The beautifully orange colored apricot contains powerful antioxidants, beta carotene, and vitamin C. It is naturally a great source of fiber. An amazing effect of fiber is that it helps the body have a slow, constant release of energy throughout the school day. Start the day off with a bang and don't miss out on these healthy, wholesome NEW breakfast items.

The hot lunch program is featuring an exciting homemade mac ‘n cheese bowl on Wednesday the 22nd. Fill your bowl with comforting and delicious mac ‘n cheese, choose from protein options that include crispy diced ham, seasoned chicken strips, shredded pulled pork or roasted chickpeas. Top with an assortment of vegetables that include sweet green peas, diced tomatoes, steamed broccoli, roasted red peppers and sliced jalapenos. Lunch also includes fruit choices and milk. Come and build your bowl any way you like it!

Student Council Movie Night:

Student Council is excited to offer a viewing of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Tuesday, May 21st. The movie will begin after school and is scheduled to end by 5:45 pm. Students will be picked up at their usual parent pick-up place: last names A-J at the front office, K-Z at the canopy. Attendance is $2.00 and snacks can be purchased for $1.00. Students must give a printed and signed permission slip (also found on the McKelvie website) to homeroom teachers by May 21st in order to participate.

PTG News:
BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK SUNDAY JUNE 2nd 9:30AM – This colorful run will be here SOON!! Don’t miss your chance to get in fun while supporting our Schools!! REGISTER NOW …Online Registration closes Wednesday, May 29th
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS: Not participating in the Fun/Run but still want to be involved? We can’t make this event happen without the support of awesome volunteers. Click HERE to see how you can help.  Visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for more details.

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION WITH SUPERINTENDENT: Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you to “Coffee and Conversation” on Tuesday, May 21st, 9:30am at Bedford Town Library (McAllister Meeting Room)…PLEASE RSVP, there is still plenty of space left!
This will be a small, informal, conversation based gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend.

BHS GRADUATION SEAT RAFFLE - The PTG is raffling off 2 sets of FOUR seats for the June 8th Graduation Ceremony in a prime picture taking spot. Winners will also receive one reserved parking spot that day. $20/Entry or 6 Entries for $100. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by JUNE 3rd. Winners will be drawn & announced on June 5th.

BHS PARKING SPACE RAFFLE The PTG is raffling off TWO prime guaranteed parking spaces in the top lot for the 2019-2020 school year. You must have a valid license and a vehicle sometime during the 2019-2020 school year to be eligible to WIN! $10 Donation Per Entry. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by June 3rd. Winners will be notified before the end of the year.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Jen Asdot