Happy New Year! This was a really short week but perfect for getting kids back into the swing of school. Yesterday we spent time as a school focussing on going over classroom/school expectations during our Connections activity. Today we had an all school assembly to listen to motivational speaker David Flood. David is a father of two, whose son has autism. His message focussed on being kind, empathetic, and inclusive of one another. Students were really engaged with the assembly. Thank you to the Bedford Bobcats Special Olympics Team for sponsoring this terrific event! Click HERE to see a video of David Flood.
Upcoming Events:
January 20th-No School for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 11th-No School for the NH Primary Voting Day
Library News:
Happy 2020, McKelvie! During vacation, the 4th "Search Slip" raffle was held for the month of December! The "Search Slips" are filled out with the title of the book, the author's last name, and the call number. This is done when students are looking for a book using the online catalog. The student then has an opportunity to write his/her name on the back of the "Search Slip" and enter a monthly raffle! December's raffle winner was from Mrs. Ramsey's homeroom. Meagan received a $5.00 gift certificate for a sweet treat. Click HERE to see Meagan.
Is it too early to think about spring and baseball? McKelvie is registered to participate in the 20 Fisher Cats Reading Challenge presented by Velcro companies! Look for the bookmark/form coming home with your child next week which promotes reading for enjoyment! On the perforated bookmark, there is a spot for your child to write 5 reading-level-appropriate book titles. Follow the instructions on the form. After mailing the form in, the 2 FREE tickets will be mailed to the address you list! There is a $3.00 processing fee ONLY if additional tickets are PURCHASED. You can select 1 of the 6 games that your child would like to attend on this form! The forms are due to the Fisher Cats on or before Friday, March 13, 2020.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at cotej@sau25.net. If your child needs a form, please have them come to the Mckelvie Library. Reading and baseball make a great team! ~Mrs. Cote
Shopping Coordinator Update:
We have raised $470.10 to date toward this year’s fundraiser. We are now underway with our winter competition. Download the app “Box Tops for Education” and start to scan your receipts. Be sure to give “credit” to your homeroom teacher. Each classroom should now have their collection envelopes for the students to place their box tops. The classroom with the most scans will win a hot cocoa party as well as the classroom with the most physical box tops. Good luck everyone!
MIS Kitchen News:
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious Triple Berry Smoothie. It’s loaded with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, bananas and a boost of protein with vanilla Greek yogurt. Berries are naturally low in sugar and carbohydrates, but are full of beneficial fiber, vitamins and minerals. They also contain health-promoting antioxidants. In addition to breakfast combo meals, the kitchen will be offering a homemade pineapple muffin with a coconut streusel topping. This lovely, healthy treat will keep you feeling full and satisfied with lots of long lasting energy from whole grain complex carbohydrates. Our from scratch baking also helps to limit unhealthy ingredients and removes processed and artificial preservatives. Start the school day off with a bang and don't miss out on these healthy, wholesome NEW breakfast items.
The lunch program has a couple exciting and delicious meals coming up next week that students won’t want to miss. On January 8th, locally sourced from the Gulf of Maine, a crispy potato chip crusted fish filet will be offered with homemade tartar sauce, homemade veggie slaw and oven baked crinkle fries. On January 9th, build a mac n cheese bowl with creamy homemade mac n cheese. Choose from shredded chicken or bbq pulled pork, steamed fresh broccoli, diced tomatoes, green peas or sliced jalapenos, topped with crunchy chickpeas and chives. Lastly on Friday ,January 10th, the perfect winter meal of tasty grilled cheese sandwiches and Hurricane’s Cafe nutritious tomato soup. These meals with great quality healthy ingredients are just too amazing to pass up.
PTG News:
MINDFULNESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR: Tuesday, January 14th, 7:00 p.m. at McKelvie, for parents of children in Grades K-6. Come 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.
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 McKelvie in the Cafeteria. Choose between two session times, 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Details on how to register for the event coming soon.
PTG INFORMATIONAL VIDEO: Curious to know more about the PTG? Ever wonder where the "G" in PTG came from? Where do your donations go? How do fundraisers work? How to get involved? And more...watch this short PTG INFORMATIONAL VIDEO for the answers to all of your PTG questions.
HANNAFORD HELPS REUSABLE BAG PROGRAM: During the month of December, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation for every Hannaford Community Bag sold at the Jenkins Road location.
Save the Date - next COFFEE AND CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier: Wednesday, January 22nd, 9:30 a.m. at the Town Library. Stay tuned for more details!
Thank you and have a terrific weekend!
Jen Asdot
February 11th-No School for the NH Primary Voting Day
Library News:
Happy 2020, McKelvie! During vacation, the 4th "Search Slip" raffle was held for the month of December! The "Search Slips" are filled out with the title of the book, the author's last name, and the call number. This is done when students are looking for a book using the online catalog. The student then has an opportunity to write his/her name on the back of the "Search Slip" and enter a monthly raffle! December's raffle winner was from Mrs. Ramsey's homeroom. Meagan received a $5.00 gift certificate for a sweet treat. Click HERE to see Meagan.
Is it too early to think about spring and baseball? McKelvie is registered to participate in the 20 Fisher Cats Reading Challenge presented by Velcro companies! Look for the bookmark/form coming home with your child next week which promotes reading for enjoyment! On the perforated bookmark, there is a spot for your child to write 5 reading-level-appropriate book titles. Follow the instructions on the form. After mailing the form in, the 2 FREE tickets will be mailed to the address you list! There is a $3.00 processing fee ONLY if additional tickets are PURCHASED. You can select 1 of the 6 games that your child would like to attend on this form! The forms are due to the Fisher Cats on or before Friday, March 13, 2020.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at cotej@sau25.net. If your child needs a form, please have them come to the Mckelvie Library. Reading and baseball make a great team! ~Mrs. Cote
Shopping Coordinator Update:
We have raised $470.10 to date toward this year’s fundraiser. We are now underway with our winter competition. Download the app “Box Tops for Education” and start to scan your receipts. Be sure to give “credit” to your homeroom teacher. Each classroom should now have their collection envelopes for the students to place their box tops. The classroom with the most scans will win a hot cocoa party as well as the classroom with the most physical box tops. Good luck everyone!
MIS Kitchen News:
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious Triple Berry Smoothie. It’s loaded with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, bananas and a boost of protein with vanilla Greek yogurt. Berries are naturally low in sugar and carbohydrates, but are full of beneficial fiber, vitamins and minerals. They also contain health-promoting antioxidants. In addition to breakfast combo meals, the kitchen will be offering a homemade pineapple muffin with a coconut streusel topping. This lovely, healthy treat will keep you feeling full and satisfied with lots of long lasting energy from whole grain complex carbohydrates. Our from scratch baking also helps to limit unhealthy ingredients and removes processed and artificial preservatives. Start the school day off with a bang and don't miss out on these healthy, wholesome NEW breakfast items.
The lunch program has a couple exciting and delicious meals coming up next week that students won’t want to miss. On January 8th, locally sourced from the Gulf of Maine, a crispy potato chip crusted fish filet will be offered with homemade tartar sauce, homemade veggie slaw and oven baked crinkle fries. On January 9th, build a mac n cheese bowl with creamy homemade mac n cheese. Choose from shredded chicken or bbq pulled pork, steamed fresh broccoli, diced tomatoes, green peas or sliced jalapenos, topped with crunchy chickpeas and chives. Lastly on Friday ,January 10th, the perfect winter meal of tasty grilled cheese sandwiches and Hurricane’s Cafe nutritious tomato soup. These meals with great quality healthy ingredients are just too amazing to pass up.
PTG News:
MINDFULNESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR: Tuesday, January 14th, 7:00 p.m. at McKelvie, for parents of children in Grades K-6. Come 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.
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 McKelvie in the Cafeteria. Choose between two session times, 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Details on how to register for the event coming soon.
PTG INFORMATIONAL VIDEO: Curious to know more about the PTG? Ever wonder where the "G" in PTG came from? Where do your donations go? How do fundraisers work? How to get involved? And more...watch this short PTG INFORMATIONAL VIDEO for the answers to all of your PTG questions.
HANNAFORD HELPS REUSABLE BAG PROGRAM: During the month of December, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation for every Hannaford Community Bag sold at the Jenkins Road location.
Save the Date - next COFFEE AND CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier: Wednesday, January 22nd, 9:30 a.m. at the Town Library. Stay tuned for more details!
Thank you and have a terrific weekend!
Jen Asdot
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