The weather has certainly changed to fall this week! I hope everyone is able to find time to relax this weekend.
Important Dates:
October 11th No School-Teacher Workshop Day
October 14th No School-Columbus Day
October 21st Sponsorship Form and Money are Due
October 24th-Move-A-Thon
Now that we are a month into a new school year, I would love for parents to talk with their kids about Off Limit Words and Phrases as well as Social Media, in order to ensure our kids are making safe and appropriate choices.
Off Limit Words and Gestures:
As our kids get older it's really important to talk to them about things they cannot say or do in school. Kids know they can't say bad words at school but a reminder from parents is always helpful. It's also really important to talk to kids about specific language besides bad words, that they need to stay away from. Phrases like "I'm going to kill you", "Go kill yourself", or variations of either, are never okay and have consequences when said at school. Gestures that imitate shooting a gun or other violent acts are also not allowed at school. It seems like common sense that kids would already know these things are off limits, but 10, 11, and 12 year old kids are impulsive and need specific reminders.
Social Media:
If your child has a phone, i pod, or other electronic device, there is a good chance they are on social media. Technically kids are not supposed to be on most social media apps until 13, such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and Kik. If your child is on social media, it's important to really monitor what they are saying and doing online. Check their devices daily, don't let them keep devices in their rooms at night, and remind them that what they post should be age appropriate (would you be embarrassed to show your grandmother is a good standard). Most McKelvie aged kids are not developmentally ready for the responsibility needed to be on social media. Click HERE for an article that talks about the most popular social media apps used by kids, that include the good and bad components. We are seeing these apps with McKelvie Kids.
BHS Football Games:
Going to high school football games is a blast! That said, they are not supervised and 5th and 6th grade kids should not be dropped off to watch the game without a parent present. The games are really crowded and there is a lot going on. Thank you for helping keep our kids safe at the games by having eyes on them!
Move-A-Thon Update:
1. Move-A-Thon Shirts: The deadline for ordering a Move-A-Thon shirt was Friday. If you missed that deadline and are in need of being added to the shirt list, please email Danielle Brimblecom at dcbmemvolunteer@gmail.com so you can be added to the order this weekend.
2. Have you set up your student's online fundraising page? Creating an online donation page allows you to easily share your fundraising request with family and friends. Go to this link Fund Hub to easily set up a donation page for your student. All of the proceeds from the Move-A-Thon will stay at our school!
Open Positions:
We are in need of one lunch monitor that can work Monday through Friday from 11:50-1:50. We are also looking for two paraprofessionals to work with terrific kids. If you are interested in being a part of this amazing school community, please click the link HERE to get to the application site.
Community Action Team - NH Tackles Hunger Food Drive - Oct. 7th - 10th
The Bedford High School Football Team is 4 - 0 on their young season, and tackling every opponent in sight. Next Friday, October 11th, the Bulldogs will be tackling two opponents in one night-Londonderry on the field, and Hunger off of the field.
The C.A.T. team is teaming up with Coach Matthews and the Bulldogs to Tackle Hunger in our Bedford Community. Next week, October 7th - 10th, the C.A.T. team will be hosting a Canned Food Drive at McKelvie in support of the Bulldog's cause. With a combined faculty and student body of over 750 people in our building, imagine the impact we can make in our community if everyone brings in 1 or more items! The simple act of donating creates a ripple effect in our community that may never be seen, but will be felt through our acts of kindness.
Donations will be collected outside of the Main Office all week. Cash donations will also be accepted, and can be sent to Mr. Donahue in Room 7 or Mr. Crowell in Room 23.
Thank you in advance for your support in our efforts to Tackle Hunger!
Library News:
Hello McKelvie families! This is a friendly reminder that library materials are checked out for two weeks at a time. Overdue notices are printed each Wednesday as a reminder for students that an item(s) is/are overdue. We are happy to renew an item for a student as long as another student does not have it on hold. The McKelvie LIbrary tries very hard to make sure that we keep popular items circulating! As of late, there have been some "hot" books published that we try to keep circulating so it is important books are returned on time. Students all are able to check their Destiny library accounts to see when books are due and when a hold is ready for them to pick up. I appreciate your support in making sure that books are returned in a timely manner.
Congratulations to our 1st Search Slip winner of the year! 5th grader, Reese Garrett, along with MANY others, entered our monthly library raffle by filling out a Search Slip with information regarding the book they are looking for in the McKelvie Library. Each month all of the Search Slips are collected and one winner is drawn from all of the entries for the month. Click HERE to see Reese and the envelope containing a gift certificate for a sweet treat!
Have a nice October weekend! ~Mrs. Cote
MIS Kitchen News:
October is national farm to school month. Our food service program is dedicating a special lunch that only features local foods. Click HERE to see a flyer of the wonderful lunch!
PTG Principal Notes:
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: More than just wrapping paper, PTG’s GIFTS, WRAP and MORE SALE offers unique gifts, kitchen items, gourmet snacks and Kingle Candles. The sale is going on now, all orders are due by October 10th. Students in elementary schools that sell 5 or more items will earn a coupon for a free ice cream at Inside Scoop.
Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to order online via THIS LINK
Product will ship direct to you and 40% of sales goes back to our schools!
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.
STAY CONNECTED to PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!
Have a terrific weekend!
Jen
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