Friday, March 12, 2021

3.12.21 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

What a wonderful week we had with all of our hybrid students back in the building!  Traffic was definitely smoother toward the end of the week, though I would still encourage students to start taking the bus.  

Parent Resources:


NHSAS Testing:
The New Hampshire Statewide Assessments will occur in the Month of May.  Please click here for detailed information regarding NHSAS testing.

Destination Imagination:
We would like to wish all our teams the best of luck in the Destination Imagination Virtual Tournament this weekend. We are so proud of the 13 Bedford teams who stepped up to the challenge of collaborating and creatively solving challenges virtually! We would also like to thank all of the volunteer Team Managers who facilitated all of the virtual meetings with these students. 

Library News:
Please click HERE for the McKelvie Library News blog which includes some images. Enjoy your weekend, McKelvie! ~Mrs. Cote

PTG News and Information:
VIRTUAL COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK - REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 19th:  All registrations come with a color packet and the opportunity to purchase additional color. Register early to take advantage of the option to purchase an event t-shirt! Participate in our Virtual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk any time between May 22nd and May 31st. You set the distance and course; get out for a run, jog, skip, walk or hop and celebrate with a color party in your backyard. 

Click HERE for more event information.


MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DISCUSSION SERIES: The PTG is partnering with the Bedford School District to bring this series. The first one is on Thurs., March 18. Limited seating at the BHS Theater (mask required) at 7 p.m. BCTV will also be live streaming this session.


This event will be an informal presentation and will incorporate community questions and feedback. Questions can be emailed in advance to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com or submitted at the event. The panelist(s) will do their best to address as many questions/concerns as they can related to the topic.


March 18: Psychological First Aid: Parents, Kids and Mental Health Moving through the psychological stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 2021/2022 SCHOOL YEAR: The PTG is looking for volunteers on the District and School level. Please be on the lookout in upcoming weekly Principal Notes for these opportunities. If you are interested or would like more information on any of the roles below please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com


District Gift Card Coordinator: Work with the Gift card coordinators at each school, as well as the VP of Fundraising to coordinate and execute the PTG Gift Card fundraising event. Help secure and collect gift cards from local participating businesses. The Gift Card fundraiser runs mid-October until late December.


District Support Coordinator: Work with the Support coordinators at each school, as well as the VP of Fundraising to coordinate and execute the PTG Support drive. The Support drive runs throughout the school year with a kick-off and appeal at the beginning of the school year.


HANNAFORD HELPS REUSABLE BAG PROGRAM: Hannaford on Jenkins Road has chosen Bedford PTG to be the beneficiary of the Community Bag program in March. For every $2.50 Community reusable bag purchased at Hannaford on JENKINS ROAD in March, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation.  Get yours today to support the PTG and the environment!


“LOVE YOUR SCHOOL” EFFORTS:  In addition to helping the PTG to continue its focus on providing support to our schools and students, we are able to do something special for our staff and administration at each school this month (see what these are by checking out our FACEBOOK PAGE). They have been amazing in taking care of our kids during this challenging year and we want to express our thanks. 


McKelvie Pics:


Mrs. Sevilla's Class






Have a terrific weekend!

Jen Asdot

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