The kids survived their first full week back! This week during our Connections activity, kids worked of setting goals for the second half of the year. Next week's lesson will focus on appreciated the different strengths and weaknesses we all have. We are really seeing the benefits of our kids spending 30 minutes each Thursday, working on targeted social emotional skills that promote building relationships with one another.
This year as a district we are really focussing on stress and anxiety as it pertains to our kids. The PTG is sponsoring a workshop on Mindfulness and Stress Management on Tuesday night, January 14th at 7:00 in the McKelvie cafeteria. The workshop is for parents of children in grades K-6, to learn about the benefits of Mindfulness including increased focus for learning and stress management for life. Terri Hamilton, a Mindfulness & Stress Management Coach and former teacher and Guidance Counselor, will be sharing her expertise. Click HERE for more information.
Upcoming Events:
January 14th-Mindfulness and Stress Management Seminar at McKelvie at 7:00pm
January 20th-No School for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 11th-No School for the NH Primary Voting Day
Middle School Years:
Click HERE for this month's edition of Middle School Years, for helpful tips and information specific to this age.
Library News:
The new year brings new books to our school library! Please click HERE to see some new additions to our library. Many of these have already been checked out and are circulating among our patrons. It is so affirming when purchases do not even make it to the shelves or a display case before you hear, "Is that something I can check out?"
In addition to our new purchases, we also have a StickTogether mosaic that students have been collaboratively completing along with broken crayon art! HERE is an Adobe Spark of our before and after snowflake sticker mosaic and HERE is an example of broken crayon art based on the samples provided by Debbi Ridpath Ohi (children's book illustrator). Students are creating so many interesting mixed media illustrations based on Debbi's art examples.
I hope everyone enjoys the winter warm-up forecasted for this weekend! ~Mrs. Cote
PTG News:
PRINCIPAL WINTER READING NIGHT: Dress in your PJ’s, bring a blanket and come listen to the Bedford principals read you a story! This fun-filled family event will be held on Thursday, January 23rd at the McKelvie Intermediate School cafeteria. Choose between two session times, 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., click HERE for more details. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by January 17th, by filling out this registration form.
COMMUNITY ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION with Superintendent Fournier: Join us on Wednesday, January 22nd at 9:30 a.m. at the Bedford Town Library for a small round table discussion with Superintendent Fournier. We will discuss the school budget and other items on the upcoming March ballot, as well as other district happenings. Come and share your questions and feedback about our school district, we’d love to hear from you! If you are able to attend, please RSVP HERE.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Program Research Coordinator: Help the PTG find new educational and enriching programs to bring into our schools, and relevant speakers to bring to our community. The PTG funds author visits, artists, performance groups, animal encounters and so much more. We are looking for someone to help us research new ideas and speakers. Please email BedfordNHPTG@gmail.com by January 10th if you are interested in this role.
McKelvie Pics:
Students learning about geography and landmarks around the world with Virtual Reality.
Students programming Spheros.
Students in music class.
Density Lab
Fun with Gus in the library!
Decorations for Principals' Winter Read Night!
Students on a Museum Walk
Have a wonderful weekend!
January 20th-No School for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 11th-No School for the NH Primary Voting Day
Middle School Years:
Click HERE for this month's edition of Middle School Years, for helpful tips and information specific to this age.
Library News:
The new year brings new books to our school library! Please click HERE to see some new additions to our library. Many of these have already been checked out and are circulating among our patrons. It is so affirming when purchases do not even make it to the shelves or a display case before you hear, "Is that something I can check out?"
In addition to our new purchases, we also have a StickTogether mosaic that students have been collaboratively completing along with broken crayon art! HERE is an Adobe Spark of our before and after snowflake sticker mosaic and HERE is an example of broken crayon art based on the samples provided by Debbi Ridpath Ohi (children's book illustrator). Students are creating so many interesting mixed media illustrations based on Debbi's art examples.
I hope everyone enjoys the winter warm-up forecasted for this weekend! ~Mrs. Cote
PTG News:
PRINCIPAL WINTER READING NIGHT: Dress in your PJ’s, bring a blanket and come listen to the Bedford principals read you a story! This fun-filled family event will be held on Thursday, January 23rd at the McKelvie Intermediate School cafeteria. Choose between two session times, 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., click HERE for more details. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by January 17th, by filling out this registration form.
COMMUNITY ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION with Superintendent Fournier: Join us on Wednesday, January 22nd at 9:30 a.m. at the Bedford Town Library for a small round table discussion with Superintendent Fournier. We will discuss the school budget and other items on the upcoming March ballot, as well as other district happenings. Come and share your questions and feedback about our school district, we’d love to hear from you! If you are able to attend, please RSVP HERE.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Program Research Coordinator: Help the PTG find new educational and enriching programs to bring into our schools, and relevant speakers to bring to our community. The PTG funds author visits, artists, performance groups, animal encounters and so much more. We are looking for someone to help us research new ideas and speakers. Please email BedfordNHPTG@gmail.com by January 10th if you are interested in this role.
McKelvie Pics:
Students learning about geography and landmarks around the world with Virtual Reality.
Students programming Spheros.
Students in music class.
Density Lab
Fun with Gus in the library!
Decorations for Principals' Winter Read Night!
Students on a Museum Walk
Have a wonderful weekend!
Jen Asdot
No comments:
Post a Comment