I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend! There are a lot of important notes this week, especially regarding our school-wide Move-A-Thon. Scroll to the end to see pictures from this past week!
Important Dates:
Monday, September 30th-Move-A-Thon Registrations Open at 7:00pm
Friday, 10/4 T-Shirt Order Form and Payment are Due
October 11th No School-Teacher Workshop Day
October 14th No School-Columbus Day
Monday, 10/21 Sponsorship Form and Money are Due
October 24th-Move-A-Thon
Move-A-Thon 2019:
It is time to prepare for McKelvie Intermediate School's annual Move-A-Thon!! The Move-A-Thon event will take place on Thursday, October 24th (with a rain date of Friday, October 25th). The Move-A-Thon is an all-school event and our school's only fundraiser.
Classroom teachers talked with McKelvie students about the Move-A-Thon today and students are coming home with a packet of paperwork. Move-A-Thon paperwork can also be accessed at the McKelvie website HERE.
In brief, the MAT is a moving fundraiser. Parents register their child for one of our activity options. Once registered, students can begin asking family and friends to sponsor them in their activity by making a donation. Students will participate in their activity of choice for one hour during the school day on Thursday, 10/24. Students can win great prizes for their Move-A-Thon (MAT) participation!
We have created a short Parent Information Video that can be accessed HERE which will help to answer any MAT questions you might have.
Important Move-A-Thon Dates:
Monday, 9/30 at 7PM, Online MAT Activity Registration Opens
Friday, 10/4 T-Shirt Order Form and Payment are Due
Monday, 10/21 Sponsorship Form and Money are Due
Thursday, 10/24 the Move-A-Thon!
NEW this year parents can create an online donation page through Fund Hub. This allows families to post this fundraiser on their social media platforms and for family and friends to make donations online. Access to set up the Fund Hub account is HERE.
Tripod Survey Information:
Between October 7th and October 25th, the district will administer the "Tripod Survey" to students in grades 2 – 12. This survey asks for the students' perspectives on our teaching practices. All survey responses are anonymous and confidential. The purpose is to use this feedback to help our professional staff continue to improve. This year, parents were able to provide permission for their child to take the survey through InfoSnap registration. If you opted your child out of the survey, please know that we will make other arrangements for him/her during the time that his/her class is taking the survey.
If you would like to view the surveys, please click on the links below.
Early Elementary (grades 1 & 2)
Upper Elementary (grades 3 – 6)
Secondary (grades 7 – 12)
Destination Imagination - Registration Now Open:
Registration is now open for Destination Imagination. New and returning students must complete this google form Registration closes on Friday October 4th, 2019. Destination Imagination is an extra curricular that relies on parent volunteers. There is no guarantee that your child will be placed on a team, but we work very hard to place every child who registers. For more info on this wonderful extracurricular program offered by our district, please check out www.nh-di.org or contact our coordinator, Marie Russell at bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com.
Strings Club:
There is still time to join the strings club! The Bedford School District has partnered with the Manchester Community Music School in order to offer strings lessons K-8. Please click HERE to see a flyer about the program if your child is interested in playing a stringed instrument. The program is run by MCMS but lessons are at McKelvie and the strings club will be incorporated into our school concerts.
Library News:
Happy Saturday to the McKelvie Community! I hope this note finds you all well. The McKelvie Library remains a busy place. This week some 5th grade classes and I have been discussing what a "good fit book" means and using the analogy between books and shoes. I have been very impressed with the connections made between shoes and books. One student wrote, "You have to find a good fit book just like you have to find a good fitting pair of shoes." Click HERE to see the Post-It Note Thoughts Sign we created with one of the Brown/Correia Classes!
Congratulations to Andrea, a 6th grader, who located a "Golden Ticket." Click HERE to see Andrea and the 6th "Golden Ticket." She received a $5.00 gift card to Barnes & Noble.
Today we had a furry visitor at the McKelvie Library! Gus, a certified therapy dog, and his owner Barbara Sofield came to visit during the 5th and 6th grade recess times. Both students and staff were thrilled to visit with Gus! Click HERE to see Gus, Mrs. Sofield, and several 5th grade students visiting and reading. Gus and Mrs. Sofield will be making regular appearances on Fridays to the McKelvie Library this year.
Have a fabulous weekend! ~Mrs. Cote
Shopping Coordinator Update:
During October we will be having a BoxTop classroom competition. Clip your BoxTops plus download the app and scan your receipts, please make sure to use the “credit” option after you scan your receipt. Key in the teacher’s name and those will be included in the competition. You only need to key it in once and it will be saved for the next scan. If you want to split your credits, you can update the “classroom” every time you scan.
It only takes a few seconds and by scan it means take a quick picture with your smartphone. If you have trouble just put your receipt in the collection bin within 14 days and I will scan it for you. If you need help, please reach me at my email address amygaff9692@icloud.com.
Our collection totals to date are $42.00 as of 9/26/19.
PTG News:
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Looking for quality gift wrap, unique gifts, Kringle candles, kitchen items and gourmet snacks? Our popular GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE fundraiser is going on now! Brochures, with ordering details, should have come home with elementary students this week. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to ORDER ONLINE.
40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship direct to home! Students in elementary schools who sell at least 5 items earn a coupon for a free ice cream at Inside Scoop
Sale runs from Wednesday 9/25-Thursday 10/10.
NEW FAMILY WELCOME- If you recently moved to Bedford or are sending your first child to a Bedford School, you’re welcome to attend Bedford School District’s New Family Welcome hosted by the Bedford PTG on October 2nd, from 9:30-10:30am or 6:30-7:30pm, at the Bedford Public Library.
Representatives from each school will be available to answer questions, provide school and town information, share opportunities on how you can be involved, and welcome you into our community.
Please RSVP to psvdm617@gmail.com and specify if you will attend the morning or evening session.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier: Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you to “Coffee and Conversation” on Monday, October 7th, 9:30am at the Town Library. This will be a small, informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. Questions and comments are encouraged. Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend.
SKI, SKATE AND MORE SALE: PTG is excited to be planning another amazing Ski, Skate and More consignment sale. The sale will take place on Saturday, 11/23 at BHS from 9am-2pmwith equipment drop off of on Friday, 11/22 from 5-8pm. As we try to streamline and improve our point of sale process and reduce our expenses, we are looking for 4 laptops that could be donated to the PTG for this event. Please emailbedfordnhptg@gmail.com if you have a laptop you no longer need and would like to donate to the PTG. More Sale Details Coming Soon. Thank you!
PTG OPEN BOARD POSITION: The PTG is looking to fill the Vice President of Publicityrole, which is a board position. This role will work with Print and Media Coordinator, Webmaster and Co-Presidents to plan and publicize all fundraising opportunities and upcoming community or school events and meetings. The VP Publicity will attend monthly board meetings, update marketing materials, work with vendors to obtain quotes for marketing materials, assist with Ski and Skate and Color Blast planning, and ensure the overall marketing plan is up to date and on task.
If you are interested or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com
MATH SUPERSTARS PROGRAM UPDATE:Math Superstars (MSS) will no longer have classroom volunteers to collect and correct worksheets. We appreciate that MSS does help with critical thinking and problem solving skills, so worksheets (and answer keys) are available for staff, teachers and families on the PTG website for anyone that wants to use it as a supplemental math program.
McKelvie Pics:
Anna, Sophia, Noka, and Arianna studying.
Olivia, Luca, and Jake in FACS class.
Halbert and Amias getting work done.
Brianna and Abby doing a science lab.
Nick, John, Jagger, and Sadie doing a science lab.
Amrit and Alan building 3D models.
Addison doing a random act of kindness.
Take care and as always, call or email if you have questions!
Jen Asdot
Today we had a furry visitor at the McKelvie Library! Gus, a certified therapy dog, and his owner Barbara Sofield came to visit during the 5th and 6th grade recess times. Both students and staff were thrilled to visit with Gus! Click HERE to see Gus, Mrs. Sofield, and several 5th grade students visiting and reading. Gus and Mrs. Sofield will be making regular appearances on Fridays to the McKelvie Library this year.
Have a fabulous weekend! ~Mrs. Cote
Shopping Coordinator Update:
During October we will be having a BoxTop classroom competition. Clip your BoxTops plus download the app and scan your receipts, please make sure to use the “credit” option after you scan your receipt. Key in the teacher’s name and those will be included in the competition. You only need to key it in once and it will be saved for the next scan. If you want to split your credits, you can update the “classroom” every time you scan.
It only takes a few seconds and by scan it means take a quick picture with your smartphone. If you have trouble just put your receipt in the collection bin within 14 days and I will scan it for you. If you need help, please reach me at my email address amygaff9692@icloud.com.
Our collection totals to date are $42.00 as of 9/26/19.
PTG News:
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Looking for quality gift wrap, unique gifts, Kringle candles, kitchen items and gourmet snacks? Our popular GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE fundraiser is going on now! Brochures, with ordering details, should have come home with elementary students this week. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to ORDER ONLINE.
40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship direct to home! Students in elementary schools who sell at least 5 items earn a coupon for a free ice cream at Inside Scoop
Sale runs from Wednesday 9/25-Thursday 10/10.
NEW FAMILY WELCOME- If you recently moved to Bedford or are sending your first child to a Bedford School, you’re welcome to attend Bedford School District’s New Family Welcome hosted by the Bedford PTG on October 2nd, from 9:30-10:30am or 6:30-7:30pm, at the Bedford Public Library.
Representatives from each school will be available to answer questions, provide school and town information, share opportunities on how you can be involved, and welcome you into our community.
Please RSVP to psvdm617@gmail.com and specify if you will attend the morning or evening session.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier: Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you to “Coffee and Conversation” on Monday, October 7th, 9:30am at the Town Library. This will be a small, informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. Questions and comments are encouraged. Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend.
SKI, SKATE AND MORE SALE: PTG is excited to be planning another amazing Ski, Skate and More consignment sale. The sale will take place on Saturday, 11/23 at BHS from 9am-2pmwith equipment drop off of on Friday, 11/22 from 5-8pm. As we try to streamline and improve our point of sale process and reduce our expenses, we are looking for 4 laptops that could be donated to the PTG for this event. Please emailbedfordnhptg@gmail.com if you have a laptop you no longer need and would like to donate to the PTG. More Sale Details Coming Soon. Thank you!
PTG OPEN BOARD POSITION: The PTG is looking to fill the Vice President of Publicityrole, which is a board position. This role will work with Print and Media Coordinator, Webmaster and Co-Presidents to plan and publicize all fundraising opportunities and upcoming community or school events and meetings. The VP Publicity will attend monthly board meetings, update marketing materials, work with vendors to obtain quotes for marketing materials, assist with Ski and Skate and Color Blast planning, and ensure the overall marketing plan is up to date and on task.
If you are interested or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com
MATH SUPERSTARS PROGRAM UPDATE:Math Superstars (MSS) will no longer have classroom volunteers to collect and correct worksheets. We appreciate that MSS does help with critical thinking and problem solving skills, so worksheets (and answer keys) are available for staff, teachers and families on the PTG website for anyone that wants to use it as a supplemental math program.
McKelvie Pics:
Anna, Sophia, Noka, and Arianna studying.
Olivia, Luca, and Jake in FACS class.
Halbert and Amias getting work done.
Brianna and Abby doing a science lab.
Nick, John, Jagger, and Sadie doing a science lab.
Amrit and Alan building 3D models.
Addison doing a random act of kindness.
Take care and as always, call or email if you have questions!
Jen Asdot
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