4.23.21 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

Spirit Week was a big success!  Students and staff members had a lot of fun celebrating their school spirit!  I hope everyone gets in a lot of rest, relaxation, and family time this week.

MIS Remote Parent Guide                 Bedford Reopening Plan         

COVID-19 Schools Dashboard   BSD Metrics Information

Quarantine Protocols

Important Dates:

April 26th-30th: Vacation Week

May 11th-13th: NHSAS Testing

Library News:

Have a great week off, McKelvie! Enjoy your time. Rest, relax and be sure to fit in some reading! Click HERE to see this week's McKelvie Library News. Happy vacation.

Donate Your Old Shoes, Purses, and Bags:

Destination Imagination are having their special shoe/bag drive through Ecosmith Recyclers. From now until end May, you can donate all your old paired shoes, boots, sneakers, heels etc and your purses/bags too. (no flip flops or cleets) Ecosmith no longer accept old shoes that cannot be reworn or broken zippers. It  is important that the special blue or green bags are used and these can be found in the school vestibule, OR thru our DI Coordinator, Marie Russell. You can deposit the bags directly into the bin in the school parking lot. Note: if your bag is too full, it will not fit in the slot. Also, if you find the bin full, please let Mrs. Russell know. We would also like to remind you that, clothing, fabrics, stuffed animals etc can always be donated year round in this bin. As always, Bedford DI appreciates your support. For more info on where your donation goes, click here. Mrs. Russell's email is bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com

Thank you for your support and happy spring cleaning!

Lurgio’s Base Camp (Grade 6 Students):

• WHO- Any students new to the district, upcoming 7th graders, remote students, nervous for the transition to RAL or 8th grade.

• WHAT- Sign up to get more comfortable with Lurgio! We will be doing tours of the school, a school wide scavenger hunt, learning how to read the schedule, learn about clubs and activities and get to know other students!

• WHERE- Lurgio Middle School

• WHEN- Please keep an eye on your email for more information and links for registration after vacation. Lurgio Base Camp will be held on August 16 and 17 (9:00am-2:00pm)

• Points of contact are Annalisa Sink (sinka@bedfordnhk12.net) and Linnea Hilchey (hilcheyl@bedfordnhk12.net)

Travel ProtocolsReminder:

As we approach Spring Vacation (April 26-30), please be advised of the DHHS travel guidance and NH COVID-19 Travel Guidance . Below are the highlights:

• Domestic travel within the US no longer requires quarantine upon return to NH (this includes domestic travel to US territories)

• Even though a person may not be required to quarantine after Domestic travel, the CDC does suggest that people seek testing 3-5 days after travel for asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection;  testing is recommended and helpful to identify positive cases- testing by  PCR is recommended. Your child may attend school while awaiting their PCR test for domestic travel if asymptomatic.

• International travel continues to require a 10 day quarantine, or a 7 day quarantine with a PCR test on day 6-7 with a negative test result. 

• Travel on a cruise ship also requires a 10 day quarantine, or a 7 day quarantine with a PCR test on day 6-7 with a negative test result. 

• Everyone who chooses to travel, regardless of vaccination status or prior immunity, should wear a well fitted, multi-layer face mask, physically distance (i.e. maintain at least 6 feet from other people), avoid large groups and gatherings, frequently sanitize hands, and self-monitor for symptoms.

• If  your child is symptomatic after travel your child should isolate and get tested, and parents inform the school nurse.

PTG News:

VIRTUAL COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK REGISTER NOW!

Support our Schools by having your own Mini Color Blast! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and participate virtually May 22nd-31st. Registration closes Wednesday, May 19th.Visit our COLOR BLAST webpage for more information.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH SUPERINTENDENT FOURNIER:

Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you for another “Community Conversation”. Ask your questions, share your opinions or just come listen! This is a small informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. Questions and comments are encouraged. Please RSVP to attend as seating is limited (adhering to social distancing guidelines) and masks are required.

Wednesday May 5th; 9:00am

At the SAU Office (Boardroom)

RSVP to attend: Click HERE 

Due to limited seating we are unable to accommodate children at this meeting.  Apologies for this inconvenience.  

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DISCUSSION SERIES: Thursday, May 6th @ 7pm: THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF COVID: How to Not Only Survive but Thrive!This is the 3rd and final event in our series of Mental Health and Wellness discussions brought to you by PTG and the Bedford School District. It will be held at the BHS Theater (masks and social distancing required; seating is limited to 100) and will be aired live on BCTV (channel 23). This discussion will be led by Diane Vaccarello (Licensed Family Therapist), along with Lisa Jacques and Jess Bennett from BHS and moderated by Mike Fournier.

If you have questions on this topic, you can email them in advance to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com or submit them at the event. The panelists will do their best to address as many questions/concerns they can related to the discussion topic.

To see the first 2 sessions, please click on the links below. Psychological First Aid: Parents, Kids and Mental Health 3-18-21Parents of High Schoolers: a Deeper Dive - How to best support your Teens' Wellness

YEAR IN REVIEW WITH OUR PRINCIPALS: You are invited to watch the Principals from all six schools as they review the 2020-21 school year on Friday, May 7th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. broadcast live on BCTV. This is a great opportunity to hear about  how our schools have embraced  this unique year and get information on other important topics. Please email questions before May 7th for the Q&A session that follows the presentation to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.

Happy Spring Vacation! 

McKelvie Pics:

Design Engineering Students in Ms. Pelrine's Class

Cozy Day!

Mrs. Correia's March Madness book tournament winners!   

Mallory Cote (Brown Homeroom) with the book “The Westing Game”.

Adelino Vellis (Correia Homeroom) with the book “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” 

Have a wonderful vacation!

Jen Asdot

4.16.21 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

One more week until vacation!  Next week we are having a Spirit Week to kickoff spring break.  See the theme days below, in this week's notes.

MIS Remote Parent Guide                 Bedford Reopening Plan         

COVID-19 Schools Dashboard   BSD Metrics Information

Quarantine Protocols

Important Dates:

April 26th-30th: Vacation Week

May 11th-13th: NHSAS Testing

Spirit Week Days:
Monday-Hawaiian Shirt Day

Tuesday-Hat Day

Wednesday-Sports Day

Thursday-Throwback Day-Pick a fun decade!

Friday-Cozy Day

Mask Update:

Please click HERE for a letter regarding masks from Assistant Superintendent Tom Laliberte.

Library News:

Please click HERE for the McKelvie Library News for the week! Just one more week until April break! We've got this, McKelvie!

Bedford DI Update:

Congratulations to the McKelvie teams who placed at the recent Destination Imagination Virtual State Tournament. We are so proud of these students for taking on these virtual challenges, and we would also like to thank their team managers who volunteered to facilitate all of their virtual meetings since last Fall. Well done Mustangs!!!!

Socially DI-stant Quaranteam 

Sharu Kota (McKelvie)

Aaryan Narang (McKelvie)

Saanvi Mathur (McKelvie)

Akshara Kilari (McKelvie)

Srivanth Chavadam (Peter Woodbury School

Samson Chausovsky (homeschool)

Alina Chausovsky (homeschool)

Little Beez 

Aaria Ahdi

Vedha Sirimalla

Isobel Durant

Team Lil Gucci Gamer Warthogs 

Bradley Bourcier

Sawyer Ray

Mahith Allam 

Japmeet Singh

Gabriel Brelsford

Summer Camps Opportunity

The NH Department of Education is partnering with Summer Camps across NH to give children opportunities this summer.  Click HERE for more information.  Questions should be directed to Tyler Govia at Comms@doe.nh.gov.  These programs are not affiliated with or recommended by the Bedford School District.  Families are encouraged to contact the NHDOE or specific summer camp directly with questions.

Travel Reminder:

With April Vacation coming, please be advised of the DHHS travel guidance and NH COVID-19 Travel Guidance . Below are the highlights:

• Domestic travel within the US no longer requires quarantine upon return to NH (this includes domestic travel to US territories)

• Even though a person may not be required to quarantine after Domestic travel, the CDC does suggest that people seek testing 3-5 days after travel for asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection;  testing is recommended and helpful to identify positive cases- testing by  PCR is recommended. Your child may attend school while awaiting their PCR test for domestic travel if asymptomatic.

• International travel continues to require a 10 day quarantine, or a 7 day quarantine with a PCR test on day 6-7 with a negative test result. 

• Travel on a cruise ship also requires a 10 day quarantine, or a 7 day quarantine with a PCR test on day 6-7 with a negative test result. 

• Everyone who chooses to travel, regardless of vaccination status or prior immunity, should wear a well fitted, multi-layer face mask, physically distance (i.e. maintain at least 6 feet from other people), avoid large groups and gatherings, frequently sanitize hands, and self-monitor for symptoms.

• If  your child is symptomatic after travel your child should isolate and get tested, and parents inform the school nurse.

Yearbook Order Information:

The deadline to order the 2020-21 McKelvie yearbook is quickly approaching. This year's theme is "A Year Like No Other” and will contain lots of great memories from this school year. 

Yearbooks cost $25 each and can be ordered online using the link below. Sales end Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Note: If you are unable to order online, students may pick up an order form in the main office. Checks should be made payable to "McKelvie Intermediate School". 

http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05015700

PTG News:

VIRTUAL COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK REGISTER NOW!

Support our Bedford Schools by having your own mini Color Blast! Register now and participate virtually May 22nd - May 31st.

CLICK HERE to Register. All registrations come with a Color Packet. Plus, register by APRIL 23RD for the opportunity to purchase a Bucket of Color (to make your celebrations even more colorful) and an Event T-shirt (the perfect tee to get colorful in)!  

**The first 150 registrants will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a $50 Copper Door Gift Card!**

Visit our COLOR BLAST webpage for more information.

 

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH SUPERINTENDENT FOURNIER: Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you for another “Community Conversation”. Ask your questions, share your opinions or just come listen! This is a small informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. Questions and comments are encouraged. Please RSVP to attend as seating is limited (adhering to social distancing guidelines) and masks are required.

Wednesday May 5th; 9:00am

At the SAU Office (Boardroom)

RSVP to attend: Click HERE

Due to limited seating we are unable to accommodate children at this meeting.  Apologies for this inconvenience.  

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DISCUSSION SERIES: Thursday, May 6th @ 7pm: THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF COVID: How to Not Only Survive but Thrive!

This is the 3rd and final event in our series of Mental Health and Wellness discussions brought to you by PTG and the Bedford School District. It will be held at the BHS Theater (masks and social distancing required; seating is limited to 100) and will be aired live on BCTV (channel 23). This discussion will be led by Diane Vaccarello (Licensed Family Therapist), along with Lisa Jacques and Jess Bennett from BHS and moderated by Mike Fournier.

If you have questions on this topic, you can email them in advance to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com or submit them at the event. The panelists will do their best to address as many questions/concerns they can related to the discussion topic.

To see the first 2 sessions, please click on the links below. 

Psychological First Aid: Parents, Kids and Mental Health 3-18-21

Parents of High Schoolers: a Deeper Dive - How to best support your Teens' Wellness

YEAR IN REVIEW WITH OUR PRINCIPALS: You are invited to watch the Principals from all six schools as they review the 2020-21 school year on Friday, May 7th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. broadcast live on BCTV. This is a great opportunity to hear about  how our schools have embraced  this unique year and get information on other important topics. Please email questions before May 7th for the Q&A session that follows the presentation to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.

McKelvie Pics:

Mrs. Francis' Class doing a Volume Lab

Have a wonderful weekend!
Jen

4.8.21 Principal Notes

 Dear McKelvie Families~

It's hard to believe we are in the home stretch!  Quarter 3 report cards are now available online.  Enjoy the beautiful weather tomorrow!

MIS Remote Parent Guide                 Bedford Reopening Plan         

COVID-19 Schools Dashboard   BSD Metrics Information

Quarantine Protocols

Important Dates:

April  8th: Q3 Report Cards Available Online

April 11th-April 23rd: Parent Teacher Conferences

April 26th-30th: Vacation Week

Yearbook Order Information:
The deadline to order the 2020-21 McKelvie yearbook is quickly approaching. This year's theme is "A Year Like No Other” and will contain lots of great memories from this school year. 

Yearbooks cost $25 each and can be ordered online using the link below. Sales end Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Note: If you are unable to order online, students may pick up an order form in the main office. Checks should be made payable to "McKelvie Intermediate School". 

http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05015700

Library News:

Please click HERE for the McKelvie Library News! This was actually last week's post. Enjoy the weekend, McKelvie. 

HERE is an image of a student's sketch note from one of Mrs. Burke's classes during our first First Chapter Friday!

Girl Scouts Food Drive:
Bedford Girl Scouts is holding a Food Drive to support the Bedford Community Food Pantry. Collection bins will be located at Hannaford on Jenkins Road and Market Basket from Saturday, April 10th through Saturday April 17th for your convenience.   The pantry wish list will be advertised at the front entrances and tagged on the shelves throughout the stores.    Click here for more information about the Bedford Community Food Pantry.  Thank you for your support!

PTG News:
VIRTUALCOLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

CLICK HERE to Register and Check Out Our COLOR BLAST PROMO VIDEO For More Details.

All registrations come with a Color Packet. Plus, register by April 23rd for the opportunity to purchase a Color Bucket (to make your celebrations even more colorful) and an Event T-shirt (the perfect tee to get colorful in)!  

**The first 150 registrants will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a $50 Copper Door Gift Card, so register today (those that have already registered are automatically entered)!**

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. 

Visit our COLOR BLAST webpage for more information. Share your fun on social media with #ColorBlast2021

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH SUPERINTENDENT FOURNIER:

Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you for another “Community Conversation”. Ask your questions, share your opinions or just come listen! This is a small informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. Questions and comments are encouraged. Please RSVP to attend as seating is limited (adhering to social distancing guidelines) and masks are required.

Wednesday May 5th; 9:00am

At the SAU Office (Boardroom)

RSVP to attend: Click HERE

Due to limited seating we are unable to accommodate children at this meeting.  Apologies for this inconvenience.  

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DISCUSSION SERIES: Thursday, May 6th @ 7pm: THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF COVID: How to Not Only Survive but Thrive!

This is the 3rd and final event in our series of Mental Health and Wellness discussions brought to you by PTG and the Bedford School District. It will be held at the BHS Theater (masks and social distancing required; seating is limited to 100) and will be aired live on BCTV (channel 23). This discussion will be led by Diane Vaccarello (Licensed Family Therapist), along with Lisa Jacques and Jess Bennett from BHS and moderated by Mike Fournier.

If you have questions on this topic, you can email them in advance to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com or submit them at the event. The panelists will do their best to address as many questions/concerns they can related to the discussion topic.

To see the first session, please click on this link (2nd session link coming soon):

Psychological First Aid: Parents, Kids and Mental Health 3-18-21

  

YEAR IN REVIEW WITH OUR PRINCIPALS:

You are invited to watch the Principals from all six schools as they review the 2020-21 school year on Friday, May 7th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. broadcast live on BCTV. This is a great opportunity to hear about  how our schools have embraced  this unique year and get information on other important topics. Please email questions before May 7th for the Q&A session that follows the presentation to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.

McKelvie Pics:

Have a good weekend!
Jen Asdot