Dear McKelvie Families~
The first two days of school were great! The kids were awesome and it was so wonderful having them all back together again! I'd like to give a shout out to the parents who made drop off and pick up the best it's been in 2 years. Traffic only backed up into the roads for brief periods of time, which was a lovely change!
I will send home information next week about signing up for clubs and intramurals, so stay tuned!
Important Dates:
8/26/21-First Day of School
9/1/21-Grade 5 Parent Info Night 6-7pm
9/2/21-Grade 6 Parent Info Night 6-7pm
9/6/21-No School Labor Day
9/13/21-School Picture Day
School Hours:
The main office is open from 7:30 to 4:00.
School Breakfast/Lunch:
Did you know we serve breakfast and lunch at McKelvie? Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:30 until 8:15 for students in the Before School Program, and from 8:40 to 8:50 for students that get dropped off during morning recess. Muffins, fruit bowls, cereal, and yogurt parfaits are a great way to start the day! Students just need to give the cashier their 99 number. All breakfasts and lunches are free for all students, for the 21-22 school year!
Automated Attendance Call:
Again this year, families in the Bedford School District will receive a phone call confirming their child's absence via our "School Messenger" system. Once we have taken attendance, a message will be generated confirming your child's absence. The elementary calls will go out at approximately 9:30 AM, McKelvie and Lurgio will go out at 10:30 AM and the BHS at 11:00 AM. If this call comes to you in error, please contact the Main Office, so that we can correct the attendance report.
Anti-Bullying Partnership Agreement:
Please keep an eye out for a document coming home with your children next week about bullying. Last year’s District Bullying Task Force developed a Partnership Agreement among students, teachers, and families to better understand and address student conflict, and what is and is not considered bullying. We are asking all families to read, discuss, and sign this document to help ensure a happy, safe, and nurturing environment for all. Please click HERE if you would like an electronic copy of that agreement.
BHS Basketball Clinic:
Calling all basketball players! The Bedford High School girl’s and boy’s basketball teams are hosting clinics for Bedford students in grades 3-8. The two-day clinic will be held on 9/12 and 9/19 in the BHS gymnasium. Registration is $50. Please click HERE for more information.
Strings Program at McKelvie:
If you child is interested in learning how to play the violin, viola, or cello, The Manchester School of Music will be offering classes here at McKelvie School. Click HERE for more information.
PTG News:
BACK TO SCHOOL GREETINGS FROM THE PTG!
We look. forward to a new school year full of fantastic programs and events for our students, staff and families.
SUPPORT THE PTG:
Through our Support Drive, 100% of your donation goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford. Consider supporting the PTG by making a donation via PayPal by clicking HERE or by checks made out to Bedford PTG (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH).
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER:
We will have information about volunteering for Bedford Schools in the upcoming weeks. Links to a Volunteer Google Form for each school will be available at that time. You will need to fill this form out in order to hear about volunteer opportunities at the schools or district wide. Currently, some schools are looking to fill open school coordinator level roles.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier:
Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you for “Conversation & Coffee” on Friday, September 10th, 9:30 a.m. at the SAU Building. This will be a small, informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. Questions and comments are encouraged. You must RSVP to attend; seating is limited. Click HERE to sign up.
MEET THE PRINCIPALS EVENT SEPTEMBER 24TH:
You are invited to meet the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Meet the Principals" event on Friday, September 24th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. It will also be broadcast live on BCTV. This is a great opportunity to hear what each school has in store for the year. Please email questions before Sept. 22 for the Q&A session that follows the presentation to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Jen Asdot
