It was a short but busy week at McKelvie School last week, and I anticipate another short but busy week to come!
Important Dates:
October 16th-Picture retake day
October 21st-Sponsorship Form and Money are Due
October 24th-Move-A-Thon
October 31st-Spirit Day: Wear a fun costume
Vaping:
There has been a lot in the news about vaping and how bad it is, particularly for our kids. It's highly addictive, it's hard to detect, and it's causing severe illnesses and death. The most popular vapes for kids are Juuls as they are really easy to hide and look like a flash drive. Now is the time to talk to kids about vaping. Parents have a huge influence on their children at this age, so please talk to them about the dangers of vaping. Click HERE for an article on vaping for parents.
Move-A-Thon:
Our fundraiser is well underway for 2019! This summer/fall we have installed a new sound system in the gym, completed the outdoor pavilion on the playground, and are wrapping up the courtyard renovation next week, all with Move-A-Thon fundraising money! This year's funds will support a new sound system and lighting in the cafe for school functions like movie afternoons, the talent show, and the school play. Money will also be used to enhance the playground as well as other school wide projects!
Want the night off from cooking? We would love to have you participate in the McKelvie Move-A-Thon Chipotle Fundraiser night on Tuesday, October 22, from 4-8pm. (Bedford location only, no online orders.) Please show THIS flyer (paper or smart phone) or mention McKelvie before you checkout. Thank you!
Middle School Newsletter:
This year we have purchased a middle school monthly newsletter that includes a lot of great tips on getting through the middle school years. Click HERE for the October edition.
Box Tops Shopping Coordinator Update:
During October we will be having a BoxTop classroom competition. Your homeroom teacher should have their collection envelope. If you need more space turn in your box tops early and put your teacher’s name on your baggie of box tops.
Please download the app and scan your receipts. For classroom competitions, please make sure to use the “credit” option after you scan “take a quick photo within the app”. 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. See boxtops4education.com for more detail.
Our collection totals to date are $48.90 in scanned earnings and $70.00 in clipped earnings as of 10/10/19.
Library News:
McKelvie Families be sure to click HERE to see the page off of our library website that contains the databases our library subscribes to! Under each of the database buttons, we subscribe to, there is some help text to help guide the patrons to the database that will best suit their needs. All you need to do is "click" on one of the buttons and enter the username and password listed below. We have many informational resources available to our population for reference and fun! Our many databases contain eBooks with "a read to me" option, videos, dictionaries, as well as encyclopedia entries. The databases also contain citations for works cited pages! These will require a username and password when students are off campus (away from McKelvie Intermediate School). Our usernames and passwords are as follows:
Username: mckelvie (all lowercase letters)
Password: 03110
If you would like to access one of our EBSCO products (Flipster Digital Periodicals, Biography Reference Center or NoveList K-8 Plus) there has been an update to the password. There is a # symbol before the Bedford zip code.
Username: mckelvie (all lowercase letters)
Password: #03110
All of the 5th-grade classes have come to the library for a "Good Fit Books Lesson." Be sure to ask your 5th-grade student how books and shoes are related! Please also ask them about the database NoveList K-8 Plus! This digital tool will help them locate read-alikes based on books they have read and listened to and loved!
Click HERE to see some of our "BOOOOOOOKs" getting in the October spirit.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at cotej@bedfordnhk12.net
Have a wonderful 3-day weekend! ~Mrs. Cote
Pat's Peak:
Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program- Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski or Ride (LTSR) program at Pats Peak! This is a five-week Learn to Ski or Snowboard series for students in grades 1-8. The program runs Friday, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. There are 3:30 and 4:30 lessons available, or if you have an experienced student, they can opt to just do the lift ticket. Rentals are available for an additional cost. You must provide your own transportation, as this is not a school-sponsored activity. An adult must be present during the lessons.
To sign up: www.patspeak.com/LTSR. Select "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER".
Login info:
3:30 PM lessons: bedford330
4:30 PM lessons: bedford430
To receive the discounted rate, registration must be paid in full by November 15th. Please contact Kris Balistreri at shepador2005@yahoo.com or Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2020 Facebook page for more information.
PTG News:
BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE! - The Bedford PTG is proud to announce our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!
Consignment links are now open, visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, 2019 between 5PM – 8PM.
CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! PTG is excited to offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale again this year. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT: The PTG has been able to supply elementary schools with bus tags for kindergarteners and first graders, fund the Museum of Science pass (available at the Town Library) and make donations to school nurse and guidance departments at all six Bedford schools. These are just some of the great things your support has helped us accomplish so far!
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH ADMINISTRATION: A special thank you to our Principals, Assistant Principals and Superintendent for taking time out of their schedules to share information on upcoming events and activities for the school year and answering the community’s questions at PTG’s recent Coffee events.
McKelvie Pics and Videos:
During October we will be having a BoxTop classroom competition. Your homeroom teacher should have their collection envelope. If you need more space turn in your box tops early and put your teacher’s name on your baggie of box tops.
Please download the app and scan your receipts. For classroom competitions, please make sure to use the “credit” option after you scan “take a quick photo within the app”. 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. See boxtops4education.com for more detail.
Our collection totals to date are $48.90 in scanned earnings and $70.00 in clipped earnings as of 10/10/19.
Library News:
McKelvie Families be sure to click HERE to see the page off of our library website that contains the databases our library subscribes to! Under each of the database buttons, we subscribe to, there is some help text to help guide the patrons to the database that will best suit their needs. All you need to do is "click" on one of the buttons and enter the username and password listed below. We have many informational resources available to our population for reference and fun! Our many databases contain eBooks with "a read to me" option, videos, dictionaries, as well as encyclopedia entries. The databases also contain citations for works cited pages! These will require a username and password when students are off campus (away from McKelvie Intermediate School). Our usernames and passwords are as follows:
Username: mckelvie (all lowercase letters)
Password: 03110
If you would like to access one of our EBSCO products (Flipster Digital Periodicals, Biography Reference Center or NoveList K-8 Plus) there has been an update to the password. There is a # symbol before the Bedford zip code.
Username: mckelvie (all lowercase letters)
Password: #03110
All of the 5th-grade classes have come to the library for a "Good Fit Books Lesson." Be sure to ask your 5th-grade student how books and shoes are related! Please also ask them about the database NoveList K-8 Plus! This digital tool will help them locate read-alikes based on books they have read and listened to and loved!
Click HERE to see some of our "BOOOOOOOKs" getting in the October spirit.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at cotej@bedfordnhk12.net
Have a wonderful 3-day weekend! ~Mrs. Cote
Pat's Peak:
Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program- Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski or Ride (LTSR) program at Pats Peak! This is a five-week Learn to Ski or Snowboard series for students in grades 1-8. The program runs Friday, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. There are 3:30 and 4:30 lessons available, or if you have an experienced student, they can opt to just do the lift ticket. Rentals are available for an additional cost. You must provide your own transportation, as this is not a school-sponsored activity. An adult must be present during the lessons.
To sign up: www.patspeak.com/LTSR. Select "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER".
Login info:
3:30 PM lessons: bedford330
4:30 PM lessons: bedford430
To receive the discounted rate, registration must be paid in full by November 15th. Please contact Kris Balistreri at shepador2005@yahoo.com or Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2020 Facebook page for more information.
PTG News:
BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE! - The Bedford PTG is proud to announce our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!
Consignment links are now open, visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, 2019 between 5PM – 8PM.
CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! PTG is excited to offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale again this year. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT: The PTG has been able to supply elementary schools with bus tags for kindergarteners and first graders, fund the Museum of Science pass (available at the Town Library) and make donations to school nurse and guidance departments at all six Bedford schools. These are just some of the great things your support has helped us accomplish so far!
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH ADMINISTRATION: A special thank you to our Principals, Assistant Principals and Superintendent for taking time out of their schedules to share information on upcoming events and activities for the school year and answering the community’s questions at PTG’s recent Coffee events.
McKelvie Pics and Videos:
STEM Activity in Mrs. Kelly's Class
New Pavilion
Recess Fun
Enjoy the rest of the long weekend and call or email if you have questions!
Jen Asdot
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