1.31.21 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

Another winter month in the books!  Hopefully February will be a little bit warmer!  Scroll to the end to see fun pictures and a video from our PE classes.

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-January 19th-22nd:
A-K at MIS on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
L-Z at MIS on Tuesday, Thursday

Important Dates:

February 22-26: Winter Vacation

March 9th: No School- Workshop/Voting Day

Going Green:

As stated in Friday's letter from the Superintendent, our district went green this past week and will re-assess again, this week.  Our building is preparing to have full in Friday's potentially starting February 12th.  Information will be going home to families with details about our first full in Friday, as the date approaches.

Library news:

HERE is the McKelvie Library News blog for the week. Have a great last weekend of January. Stay warm and well, McKelvie! ~Mrs. Cote

PTG News:
THANK YOU FROM THE PTG: Thanks to everyone who tuned in to enjoy stories read by our Principals and Assistant Principals at Principal Winter Reading Night! You can watch them again by using this link: Principal Winter Reading Night 2021 

LOVE YOUR SCHOOL - THIS VALENTINE’S DAY!  From Feb. 8th-12th, “Love Your School” by donating to the Bedford PTG to help us continue our focus on organizing virtual programming and events, enhancing outdoor spaces, COVID mitigation supplies for teachers/classrooms, and assisting with student needs through guidance and nursing department support. Along with these efforts, a portion of funds raised during this drive will be used to do something special for our staff and administration at each school.

 

To donate via PayPal, click HERE or simply send a check made out to Bedford PTG (turn into your child's school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). Anyone who donates this week will be entered for a chance to win a $50 BVI or $50 T-Bones gift card. We appreciate your continued support!

COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK:  We're bringing the Color Blast Fun Run/Walk to your front door! Just because things are a little different this year doesn't mean we can't have any fun. Join us for a virtual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk over the week of May 22. We will miss throwing color at you, but we'll make sure you have enough color to throw at your family :) Stay tuned for more details.

McKelvie Pics and a Video:

Drumming in PE Class

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Jen Asdot

01.23.21 Principal Notes

 Dear McKelvie Families~

The weather certainly got chilly all of a sudden!  Below is information regarding this year's spelling bee.  Scroll to the end to see student mindfulness projects!

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-January 19th-22nd:
A-K at MIS on Monday, Wednesday
L-Z at MIS on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Important Dates:

January 28th: Principal Winter Read Night on BCTV

Spelling Bee Information:
This year, McKelvie will be hosting an optional, on-line Spelling Bee. If your child is interested in participating, please click the link below to a more detailed letter with further instructions on how to register your child. Once your child has been registered, they will be assigned to a grade level spelling test. These tests can be completed during their remote learning days on any electronic device (their Chromebook, laptop, tablet or even a smartphone). In order to participate in this year’s Bee, please register your child as soon as possible, as the deadline for completion is Thursday, January 28.

Click here to read the Spelling Bee Registration letter

Library News:
Click HERE to read the McKelvie Library News blog for the week. Enjoy your weekend, McKelvie! ~Mrs. Cote

PTG News:

PRINCIPAL WINTER READING NIGHT: On January 28th at 6:30 p.m. our principals are coming to you! Dress in your PJ’s, settle down with a snack in the comfort of your home, then tune in to BCTV (channel 23) to hear our principals read you a story! This is sure to be a fun-filled family event. Please click HERE for details.

COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK: We're bringing the Color Blast Fun Run/Walk to your front door! Just because things are a little different this year doesn't mean we can't have any fun. Join us for a virtual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk over the week of May 22. We will miss throwing color at you, but we'll make sure you have enough color to throw at your family :) Stay tuned for more details.

 

STAY CONNECTED TO THE PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE  and follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) to see all the exciting things happening in our schools. Thank you for your support!

McKelvie Pics:

Stress and Mindfulness Projects in Health Class

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Jen

01.17.21 Principal Notes

 Dear McKelvie Families~

I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend.  It's hard to believe we have officially made it halfway through the school year!  Report cards will be available online, Friday afternoon.  Scroll to the end to see a few pictures from this past week!

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-January 19th-22nd:
A-K at MIS on Wednesday, Friday
L-Z at MIS on Tuesday, Thursday

Important Dates:

January 28th: Principal Winter Read Night on BCTV

Library News:
Click HERE to read the McKelvie Library News blog for the week. Have a happy and safe long weekend! ~Mrs. Cote 

PTG News:

PRINCIPAL WINTER READING NIGHT:  Our principals are coming to you this year! Dress in your PJ’s, find a favorite spot in the comfort of your home, then tune in to BCTV on January 28th at 6:30 p.m. to hear our principals read you a story!  This is sure to be a fun-filled family event. Please click HERE for details.

COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK 

We're bringing the Color Blast Fun Run/Walk to your front door! Just because things are a little different this year doesn't mean we can't have any fun. Join us for a virtual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk over the week of May 22. We will miss throwing color at you, but we'll make sure you have enough color to throw at your family :) Stay tuned for more details.

McKelvie Pics:

Trapped in a Snow Globe Creative Writing in Mrs. Sevilla's Class

Graduated Cylinders Lab in Mr. Brown's Class

Have a good weekend.

Jen

01.09.21 Principal Notes

 Dear McKelvie Families~

This past week has been incredibly challenging for our Bedford Community.  Please reach out to our guidance counselors, Mrs. McGinty and Mrs. Shaw, or to Jodi Parsons or me if your child needs support.  We are here for you and them!

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-January 11th-15th:
A-K at MIS on Monday, Wednesday
L-Z at MIS on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Important Dates:

January 18th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Library News:
Click HERE to read the McKelvie Library News blog for the week. Happy 2021, McKelvie!   ~Mrs. Cote

PTG News:

WELCOME BACK AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

  

PRINCIPAL WINTER READING NIGHT:  Our principals are coming to you this year! Dress in your PJ’s, find a favorite spot in the comfort of your home, then tune in to BCTV on January 28th at 6:30 p.m. to hear our principals read you a story!  This is sure to be a fun-filled family event. Please click HERE for details.

Have a good weekend.

Jen