McKelvie Principal's News: 02.27.21 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

I hope everyone had a wonderful vacation week! Once again, last week's full in Friday was a big success. The AM drop off was quicker than the previous week, and we are still working out logistics to speed up our PM pick up. As stated by Superintendent Fournier in THIS video, we anticipate hybrid students being back in school 5 days a week beginning March 8th, and parents may want to start putting their children on the bus. Masks are worn on the bus at all times, and windows are cracked for air circulation/ventilation. Below are the links to the bus stop locations and times, in case it's been awhile!

HERE is link to McKelvie AM pick-up locations and times.

HERE is a link to McKelvie PM drop-off locations.

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-March 1st-5th:
A-K at MIS on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
L-Z at MIS on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Important Dates:

March 8th: Anticipated first full in week for hybrid students!!

March 9th: No School- Workshop/Voting Day

Travel Quarantine Reminder:

For families who traveled outside of New England over February vacation, DHHS requires a 10 day quarantine upon your return. HERE is a link provided by DHHS. Following these guidelines helps ensure our schools stay open!

Sprinklers at McKelvie, Memorial, and Peter Woodbury Schools:

The following is an informational video about the importance of having sprinklers installed at McKelvie, PWS, and MEM Schools.

School Sprinkler System Bond PSA with Mike Fournier and Scott Hunter February 2021

New School Resource Officer:

I am happy to announce that Officer Joshua Gray will be joining our school/district as the new K-8 SRO. Officer Gray has a lot of experience both as a police officer and in working with children. Welcome aboard, Officer Gray!

Library News:
Happy vacation McKelvie! I hope everyone has a restful break! This is a perfect time to snuggle up with a great read. Don't forget to take a picture of your child(ren) reading during a trip or reading during a Bedford "staycation." Click HERE for the McKelvie Library News blog containing additional information about what to do with these pics. Enjoy! ~Mrs. Cote

PTG News:

KNOW THE FIVE SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS:

Back in 2017 Former Supreme Court Justice Broderick spoke to students, teachers and parents of Bedford about his own experience with mental illness in his family, the 5 signs of emotional distress and the need to change our perceptions and remove the stigma surrounding mental health. Although this video is 4 years old the message is still relevant today.

The Five Major Signs of Emotional Distress With Former NH Supreme Court Justice John Broderick

McKelvie Pics:

Studying Mardi Gras in Miss Balbuena's French Class