06.15.21 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

What an incredible last week of school we had!  We really ended on a high note by having both field days last week.  I'd like to thank all of the parents who helped to make both days so much fun for our kids, especially Kelly O'Donnell and Christina Six, who coordinated all of these efforts.  

I would also like to thank the Bedford Fire Department, who helped make both days extra special by bringing out the truck and ladder to cool off the kids! Scroll to the end to see two quick videos from our field days as well as a slideshow.

Report Cards:
Report cards are available online.  Please print report cards prior to July 1st, if you need a copy for fall sports and whatnot. 

Rising 6th Grade Families:
HERE is a letter from RAL regarding Fall athletics.  

World Language Update:
For the past two years, McKelvie tried a model for World Language, whereby 5th grade students were able to choose between French and Spanish for 6th grade.  Due to logistics regarding both student placement and scheduling, as well as the exploratory nature of the World Language Curriculum, we are going to revert back to having 6th graders take both French and Spanish.  Students will continue choosing between the two for 7th grade.

A Message from the McKelvie Volunteer Co-Coordinators:

We want to extend a heartfelt "Thank YOU!" to all of the volunteers who gave their time or made donations toward various efforts at McKelvie this year! Between providing outside picnic tables for students, sprucing up the bulletin boards in the hallways, working the coffee carts & helping to treat our staff to an amazing appreciation week in May, to running the various activity & water stations for this week's Field Days, and everything in between, YOU have made a difference in making McKelvie the amazing school that it is. We could not have done it without you! Have a great summer.

Kelly O'Donnell & Christina Six-McKelvie Volunteer Co-Coordinators

NH Department of Education Survey:
The New Hampshire Department of Education wants to hear from staff, families, and community members.   The 603 Bright Futures Survey is an opportunity for you to have your voice heard. These surveys will gather feedback around learning, school climate, family and community engagement, and parent involvement in special education. Parents completing the survey should complete it once for each child.

The New Hampshire Department of Education  hopes to gain insight regarding the successes and challenges of the recent school year and to plan for the 2021-2022 school year. The Department of Education has partnered with Panorama Education to implement the 603 Bright Futures Survey. The survey will remain open until June 30.

Please use the following link to access the survey. Your feedback is valuable.

Families in K-12, Preschool, and Private Schools: bit.ly/nhdoefamily

Staff in Public and Private Schools: bit.ly/nhdoestaff

Community Members: bit.ly/nhdoecommunity

Field Day Pics and Videos:

Grade 6 Firetruck Video

Grade 5 Firetruck Video

Field Days Slideshow

Have a wonderful summer and good luck to all 6th graders moving on to RAL in the fall!

Jen Asdot