August 20, 2021 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

The first day of school is almost here!  All teachers will be on the playground for the first day of school, holding signs with their names on them so students can see where to line up.  There will be plenty of staff on hand to make sure kids get to the right place!  We do not have a Meet and Greet at McKelvie School as we cannot accommodate 700 cars and families at one time.  This is why we also have two Open Houses at McKelvie.  This week's notes are a bit lengthy but have a lot of important information about the first day of school.

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.  

Daily Schedule:
8:20 AM Recess Begins
8:40 AM Recess Ends
8:50 Students must be in homeroom for attendance, announcements, etc.
9:00 Classes begin
12:00 Grade 5 Lunch and Recess
12:50 Grade 6 Lunch and Recess
3:15 Afternoon Dismissal begins

New Staff:

Grade 6 students who had TBD listed as their homeroom teacher will be with Mrs. Warble.  Mrs. Warble is new to the Bedford School District but not new to teaching!  

Grade 6 students in Mrs. Davidson's class will have a long term sub until November 1st.  Mrs. Martin will be filling the role until Mrs. Davidson returns.

Mr. Allen is a new Grade 5 language arts teacher.  He will be working with Mrs. Mazzella this year!

We also have two new world language teachers!  Mrs. Laroche is our new French teacher and Miss Gentes is our new French/Spanish teacher.  

I am really excited to welcome so many wonderful new teachers to our school this year!

Before School Program Registration:

Students who have registered for the Before School Program can be dropped off as early as 7:30 at the main entrance on Liberty Hill Rd.  Parents do not need to walk students in and can just drop them off!  Click HERE to get the registration form for the Before School Program.

AM Arrival Procedures:
All students who are driven to school should be dropped off at the front doors of the building's main entrance at the front of the school.  Students can be dropped off beginning at 8:20 and recess goes until 8:40 when the bell rings to enter the building.  Cars may not enter the bus drop off line and students cannot be dropped off at the playground.  Students who are driven to school walk to the playground from the main entrance.  Students who take the bus will be dropped off next to the playground along the concrete barriers.  I highly encourage all students to take the bus, even on the first day of school.  Students need to be in their homeroom classes by 8:50 or they will be marked tardy.  We give some leeway to this on the first week of school.

PM Dismissal Procedures:
Afternoon announcements begin at 3:15 followed by dismissing parent pick-up students.  All grade 6 students are picked up at the main entrance on Liberty Hill Road in front of the school. Grade 6 students exit the cafeteria doors near the flagpole and parents need to pull all the way up to pick up their kids.  This keeps the line moving and helps to prevent the blocking of intersections.  All grade 5 students are picked up at the canopy entrance on County Rd.  Parents need to pull all the way up to prevent blocking intersections and to keep the lines moving.  If you have a 5th and 6th grader, pickup is at the canopy on County Rd.

Students who are parent pick-up, walkers, or bike riders need a note stating how they are getting home.  All students go home on the bus that do not have a note indicating they are going home a different way.  If your child is always a parent pick-up, send in a note indicating the specific days and we will put their names on the permanent parent pick up list.  If your child is a permanent walker/bike rider, send that note in as well.

At approximately 3:17 we begin dismissing busses.  After ALL busses are dismissed and have left the parking lot, we dismiss walkers and bike riders at approximately 3:25.  Walkers and bike riders are dismissed last as there are far fewer cars and busses on the road.  I highly encourage all students take the bus home, even on the first day of school.  I anticipate students will get home a little late the first day.

Bus Routes:
Bus routes are online and can be found HERE. Scroll down to McKelvie Intermediate School Afternoon and McKelvie Intermediate School Morning Bus Routes for stop locations and pick-up times. I highly encourage all students to take the bus to and from school, as drop off and pick up lines are really long.

Come Join Us!

McKelvie Intermediate School is looking to hire some part time and full time individuals for the 21/22 School Year.  Please reach out to Jodi Parsons (parsonsj@sau25.net) if you are interested in learning more about employment at McKelvie Intermediate School.  Positions Available:

Part Time Reading Tutor - Looking for a candidate 2 to 3 days per week working with students in a small group setting on reinforcement of reading skills.

Part Time Lunch/Recess Monitor - Assist with the supervision of students during lunch and recess every day from 11:45 to 1:45.

Full Time Paraprofessional - Full time schedule (8:15-3:15) working with individual and small groups of students supporting them in the classroom setting.  This full time position is eligible for medical and dental benefits.

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. 

Supply Lists:
HERE is a link to supply lists.  There is 1 supply list for each pod.  Look at the list, find your child's teacher, and click on that link!

Have a terrific weekend and I can't wait to see your kids next week!  As always, call or email if you have any questions.

Jen Asdot
McKelvie Principal