I appreciated that extra hour this morning but wish it stayed lighter a bit longer! Thank you for reading this week's notes. Be sure to scroll to the end to see great pictures from the Move-A-thon!
Important Dates:
November 7th-13th Fall Book Fair
November 11th-No School Veteran's Day
November 11th-22nd: Parent Teacher Conferences
November 27th-29th No School Thanksgiving Break
Lost and Found:
If your child is missing a sweatshirt, lunchbox, jacket, or water bottle, chances are it's in the lost and found in the cafeteria. Please take a peek at the following photos and have your child claim his or her belongings.
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up later this month. You should be receiving communication from your child's homeroom teacher this week, if you haven't already, about scheduling a Parent Teacher Conference.
Community Forum on Vaping:
Join the PTG, BeBOLD and the Bedford School District on Wednesday, November 6th, 7pm at Lurgio’s Media Center for a community forum on the vaping epidemic. The evening will consist of presentations from medical professionals, school administrations, and law enforcement followed by a Q&A session designed to educate and inform parents/guardians on the dangers of vaping. Click HERE for more information.
Thank You to the PTG:
Thank you to the PTG for sponsoring the grade 6 field trip to America's Stonehenge! It's a terrific field trip that kids really enjoy, and the PTG paid for the tickets for all of the sixth graders to get in. Your support for McKelvie School is very much appreciated!
Sixth Graders at America's Stonehenge
Shopping Coordinator Update:
Well it is official, our first homeroom collection drive is over and the winner of our competition is Mrs. Mail’s classroom. They will be the lucky recipients of a hot cocoa celebration in November.
One quick reminder as this fundraiser moves toward a more digital platform, download the Box Top App and scan your receipts but make sure you give credit to your homeroom teacher. Please key in the homeroom teacher’s last name in the “credit” field and I will include those in the next round of classroom competitions. Most of our scans didn’t have teacher names.
Thank you for everybody who participated. Our total collected dollars is now $299.30.
Next month, please look for our video showing you how easy it is to scan those receipts once your app is downloaded.
Library News:
Last week McKelvie began participating in the Rubik's Cube Challenge! Click HERE to see our Mustang Pride! This mosaic was completed is about 4 days. Go McKelvie Mustangs.
Happy November, McKelvie families! The library remains a busy place! In conjunction with our Digital Learning Specialist, Susan Cavanaugh, we have been learning about the importance of citing sources. Four classes of students learned how to download and cite images for a six word memoir project! This is being done using the (Modern Language Association) MLA 8 citation format.
Congratulations to our 2nd Search Slip winner of the year! Fifth grader, Maria O'Brien, 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 Maria and the envelope containing a gift certificate for a sweet treat!
Many students are enjoying our school library origami "station." If you would be interested in donating some 6 inch square origami paper, I would be grateful! HERE is the link to Amazon for the paper the students have been using. Thank you for your consideration.
One quick reminder as this fundraiser moves toward a more digital platform, download the Box Top App and scan your receipts but make sure you give credit to your homeroom teacher. Please key in the homeroom teacher’s last name in the “credit” field and I will include those in the next round of classroom competitions. Most of our scans didn’t have teacher names.
Thank you for everybody who participated. Our total collected dollars is now $299.30.
Next month, please look for our video showing you how easy it is to scan those receipts once your app is downloaded.
Library News:
Last week McKelvie began participating in the Rubik's Cube Challenge! Click HERE to see our Mustang Pride! This mosaic was completed is about 4 days. Go McKelvie Mustangs.
Happy November, McKelvie families! The library remains a busy place! In conjunction with our Digital Learning Specialist, Susan Cavanaugh, we have been learning about the importance of citing sources. Four classes of students learned how to download and cite images for a six word memoir project! This is being done using the (Modern Language Association) MLA 8 citation format.
Congratulations to our 2nd Search Slip winner of the year! Fifth grader, Maria O'Brien, 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 Maria and the envelope containing a gift certificate for a sweet treat!
Many students are enjoying our school library origami "station." If you would be interested in donating some 6 inch square origami paper, I would be grateful! HERE is the link to Amazon for the paper the students have been using. Thank you for your consideration.
~Mrs. Cote
MIS Kitchen News:
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious strawberry pineapple smoothie. This smoothie is loaded with fresh fruit and vanilla yogurt for some beneficial vitamins, fiber and protein. In addition to breakfast combo meals, the kitchen will be offering a homemade pumpkin spice bread topped with semisweet chocolate chips. Yummy and nourishing pumpkin is exceptionally high in antioxidant beta carotene which the body turns into vitamin A. Vitamin A helps to protect our skin and reduces breakouts, leaving you with a naturally healthy, soft glow. Pumpkin is also filled with vitamins and minerals that help boost the body’s immune system and ability to fight infections.
The lunch program will be featuring a tasty meal on Tuesday, November 5th. We will be offering BBQ chicken, homemade brown rice and cranberry pilaf, fresh steamed corn on the cob, maple baked beans, a whole grain dinner roll, fresh fruit and milk. On Wednesday, November 6th, pasta day, the kitchen will be serving local Pineland Farms meatballs made with all-natural beef. These meatballs have no antibiotics or hormones added to them. They will be served with marinara sauce, wholesome whole grain pasta for some great complex carbohydrates, providing long lasting energy, fresh roasted green beans with parmesan and basil, fresh fruit and milk.
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.
Crotched Mountain Ski Program:
The Crotched Mountain ski program is back for 2019-20! For just $149, students can ski on five Fridays starting Friday, January 3rd, and this year they do not have to head to the ticket windows to pick up passes - they can just show and go (with a valid pass). On February 18th, they will be eligible to receive a pass for the remainder of the season at 7 mountains including Mount Snow, Attitash, and Wildcat!
Lessons and equipment rentals are optional and transportation is not provided by the program. The $149 rate is valid until December 18.
Parents can reach out for more details here (lofoxx@gmail.com) or visit bedfordski.com for more information.
PTG News:
ANNUAL PTG GIFT CARD PROGRAM: Ready to get a head start on holiday shopping? For every gift card you buy through PTG’s Gift Card program, a percentage of the purchase price will be donated to our schools! We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Order forms have been sent home with students in grades K-8. For BHS families or anyone needing an order form CLICK HERE . For program information CLICK HERE.
Order due dates offered:
November 6th for Pre-Thanksgiving/Hanukkah Delivery
December 4th for Pre-Christmas Delivery
COMMUNITY FORUM ON THE VAPING EPIDEMIC: Join the PTG, BeBOLD and the School District on Wednesday, November 6th, 7pm at Lurgio's Media Center for a community forum on the vaping epidemic. The evening will consist of presentations from medical professionals, school administrations, and law enforcement followed by a Q&A session designed to educate and inform parents/guardians on the dangers of vaping. CLICK HERE for more details.
BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE & MORE SALE:
Save On New And Used Winter Sports Equipment & Apparel! PTG’s annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PMat Bedford High School. New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignor families. This sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!
Sell Your Gear And Clothing: Turn your outgrown or gently used winter gear and apparel into some cash while also supporting Bedford schools. Visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, between 5PM – 8PM. Please note: If you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag.
Volunteer: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Click HERE get involved.
CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! PTG is excited to again offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. 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!
McKelvie Pics:
MIS Kitchen News:
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious strawberry pineapple smoothie. This smoothie is loaded with fresh fruit and vanilla yogurt for some beneficial vitamins, fiber and protein. In addition to breakfast combo meals, the kitchen will be offering a homemade pumpkin spice bread topped with semisweet chocolate chips. Yummy and nourishing pumpkin is exceptionally high in antioxidant beta carotene which the body turns into vitamin A. Vitamin A helps to protect our skin and reduces breakouts, leaving you with a naturally healthy, soft glow. Pumpkin is also filled with vitamins and minerals that help boost the body’s immune system and ability to fight infections.
The lunch program will be featuring a tasty meal on Tuesday, November 5th. We will be offering BBQ chicken, homemade brown rice and cranberry pilaf, fresh steamed corn on the cob, maple baked beans, a whole grain dinner roll, fresh fruit and milk. On Wednesday, November 6th, pasta day, the kitchen will be serving local Pineland Farms meatballs made with all-natural beef. These meatballs have no antibiotics or hormones added to them. They will be served with marinara sauce, wholesome whole grain pasta for some great complex carbohydrates, providing long lasting energy, fresh roasted green beans with parmesan and basil, fresh fruit and milk.
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.
Crotched Mountain Ski Program:
The Crotched Mountain ski program is back for 2019-20! For just $149, students can ski on five Fridays starting Friday, January 3rd, and this year they do not have to head to the ticket windows to pick up passes - they can just show and go (with a valid pass). On February 18th, they will be eligible to receive a pass for the remainder of the season at 7 mountains including Mount Snow, Attitash, and Wildcat!
Lessons and equipment rentals are optional and transportation is not provided by the program. The $149 rate is valid until December 18.
Parents can reach out for more details here (lofoxx@gmail.com) or visit bedfordski.com for more information.
PTG News:
ANNUAL PTG GIFT CARD PROGRAM: Ready to get a head start on holiday shopping? For every gift card you buy through PTG’s Gift Card program, a percentage of the purchase price will be donated to our schools! We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Order forms have been sent home with students in grades K-8. For BHS families or anyone needing an order form CLICK HERE . For program information CLICK HERE.
Order due dates offered:
November 6th for Pre-Thanksgiving/Hanukkah Delivery
December 4th for Pre-Christmas Delivery
COMMUNITY FORUM ON THE VAPING EPIDEMIC: Join the PTG, BeBOLD and the School District on Wednesday, November 6th, 7pm at Lurgio's Media Center for a community forum on the vaping epidemic. The evening will consist of presentations from medical professionals, school administrations, and law enforcement followed by a Q&A session designed to educate and inform parents/guardians on the dangers of vaping. CLICK HERE for more details.
BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE & MORE SALE:
Save On New And Used Winter Sports Equipment & Apparel! PTG’s annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PMat Bedford High School. New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignor families. This sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!
Sell Your Gear And Clothing: Turn your outgrown or gently used winter gear and apparel into some cash while also supporting Bedford schools. Visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, between 5PM – 8PM. Please note: If you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag.
Volunteer: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Click HERE get involved.
CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! PTG is excited to again offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. 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!
McKelvie Pics:
Have a wonderful week!
Jen Asdot
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