Dear McKelvie Families~
I hope everyone enjoys the long holiday weekend!
Parent Resources:
K-8 Hybrid Calendar Daily Health Screening
MIS Hybrid Parent Guide Bedford Reopening Plan
MIS Remote Parent Guide Bedford Metrics Website
School Schedule-October 13th to October 16th:
A-K at MIS on Wednesday
Registration is now open for Destination Imagination. New and returning students must complete this google form. Registration closes on Friday October 16th, 2020. Destination Imagination is an extracurricular program that requires parent volunteers. There is no guarantee that your child will be placed on a team, but we work very hard to place every child who registers.
MIS Hybrid Parent Guide Bedford Reopening Plan
MIS Remote Parent Guide Bedford Metrics Website
School Schedule-October 13th to October 16th:
A-K at MIS on Wednesday
L-Z at MIS on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
State Testing:
Please read THIS LETTER from our Assistant Superintendent, Tom Laliberte, regarding state accountability assessments (English and Math) for students in grades 4-8.
McKelvie State Testing Schedule:
October 16th All Fully Remote Pods (5th and 6th grade)
October 16th Grade 6 Hybrid L-Z
October 19th Grade 6 Hybrid A-K
October 21st Grade 5 Hybrid A-K
October 22nd Grade 5 Hybrid L-Z
Flu Shots - and Bedford's Response to Symptoms:
If a student receives a flu shot and develops mild symptoms (muscle aches, low fever, etc.,) is it ok to accept a doctor’s note to explain the new symptoms? This must be a case-by-case decision. You cannot be certain if symptoms are due to COVID-19 without testing. It is reasonable to associate symptoms with recent vaccine administration if the child usually has symptoms after vaccination, but, again, this is not certain. In circumstances where it is not clear whether a person’s symptoms are new and unexplained and in the absence of documentation to explain chronic or recurring symptoms, DPHS recommends exclusion and testing for COVID-19. Red Ribbon Week 2020:
McKelvie will be participating in Red Ribbon Week again this year. It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October 23rd-31st. More information to come about Red Ribbon Week activities including Spirit Days, prizes, and healthy tips for kids and families!
Geskus School Pictures:
School picture proofs are going home to those students that did not order school pictures. Please know that it is not too late to order online with Geskus, our picture company. Ordering information is on the proof sheet.
Hybrid Students- proofs went home this week.
Remote 6th grade families should have received an email earlier this week with student proofs attached. If you did not, please email mckelvie@sau25.net.
Remote 5th grade families will be able to pick up their student's proof at the school next week. It will be included with other information that is going home to students from their teachers.
Destination Imagination - New Info
NEW INFO K-6 teams may not use school facilities for meetings. Teams who wish to come together outside of the schools must adhere to same safety precautions as in school, with regards to masks and social distancing. Most teams will meet virtually this year. For more info on this wonderful extracurricular program offered by our district, , please check outwww.nh-di.org or contact our coordinator, Marie Russell at bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com.
Library News:
Happy three-day weekend, McKelvie! I hope that you and your family enjoy all that New Hampshire has to offer during the upcoming weekend. Click HERE to view this week's Library News Blog post. ~Mrs. Cote
PTG News:
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS:
This year through donations and Fundraisers the PTG intends to help fund…
Enhancing outdoor spaces/playground improvements
COVID mitigations supplies for teachers/classrooms
Virtual programming and events for students, staff and families
Assisting with student needs through guidance and nurse department support
We couldn’t do it without your continued support. This year more than ever the PTG will rely on the generosity of our community.To support the PTG you can donate through PayPal by clicking HERE or by check made out to Bedford PTG (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). Through our Support Drive, 100% of your donation goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford.
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Looking for quality gift wrap, everyday gifts, tote bags, and gourmet mixes? Our popular GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students at the beginning of October. Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Sale runs from October 9-23.
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER: The schools and the PTG appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to focus on the safety of staff and students while minimizing volunteers in the buildings at this time. We will communicate volunteer needs as the PTG is made aware of them. Please complete a Volunteer Google Form for each school you have a child attending. To access the form click HERE or you can find them on the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms. You need to fill this form out in order to hear about volunteer opportunities at the schools or district wide.
SKI, SKATE AND MORE SALE FOR 2020 CANCELLED: We regret that we will not be able to host this event this year and we look forward to bringing it back in 2021.
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 great weekend!
Jen Asdot
