Club Registrations Tonight at 7:00 PM

Dear McKelvie Families~

Club registrations will open at 7:00pm sharp tonight!

All links to the registration forms are included in this Club Registration Document and are alphabetized by club name. 

Registration links are also available by clicking the Clubs link on the McKelvie website and scrolling to the Club Registration Document that is posted on that page.

1.  Only submit 1 registration per club.  Example: Don't sign up for Art Club twice in one session or for Art Club in more than one session. 

2. Each facilitator maintains his/her own registration form(s), so if you have questions, please email that facilitator directly. Each facilitator and his/her email address are included in this Club Description Link.

3.  Yearbook will accept the first registration for each homeroom position. Only register your student for a homeroom that he/she is enrolled in. If his/her homeroom has multiple registrations and one of the other homerooms in his/her pod do not have any registrations, we will offer the student the other position within his/her pod.

Have a good evening!

Jen Asdot

9.10.21 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and can enjoy some time outside!

Important Dates:
9/13/21-School Picture Day
10/11/21-No School: Columbus Day
10/12/21-No School: Teacher Workshop Day

Clubs:
Next week I will be emailing families a link to all of the clubs that are going to be offered this year.  The link will include descriptions of each club as well as the day/time each one runs. Club signups will go out Thursday night at 7pm. 

McKelvie School Picture Day:
Monday, September 13th is school picture day!  Please click HERE for the Geskus flyer to order school photos!

Masks on the Bus:

As a reminder, per CDC order, all students riding the school bus are required to wear a mask. The bus drivers have a limited number of masks to give to students and it would be helpful for all students to bring their own masks.

Library News:
It was another busy week at the McKelvie Intermediate School Library! We have now successfully had all fourteen fifth grade classes come to the library for a "Good Fit Books" introduction. Please click HERE to link to the Library Blog Post for this short week. Happy weekend! ~Julie Cote 

PTG Principal Notes:
SUPPORT THE PTG:

Through Donations and Fundraisers the PTG helps fund…

For our Students…Author Visits, Science Programs, Musical Performers and much more.

For our Community…Principal Winter Reading Night, New Family Welcome and many other community focused events. 

For our Staff…Staff Appreciation, Library Donations, Nurses Office Donations and more.

We couldn’t do it without your continued support. Please consider making a donation to the PTG either via the PayPal link HERE or send in a check payable to Bedford PTG in the support envelopes that have been sent home (K-8) or an envelope labeled with your name and email address (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). 100% of your donation through the Support Drive goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford.

LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER: Please complete a Volunteer Google Form for each school you have a child attending. To access the form click McKelvie Volunteer Form or you can find them on the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms. You need to fill this form out in order to hear about volunteer opportunities at the schools or district wide.

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.

NEW FAMILY WELCOME: If you recently moved to Bedford or are sending your first child to a Bedford School, you're welcome to attend Bedford School District's New Family Welcome hosted by the Bedford PTG on Wed., September 29th, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Bedford Town Library.

Representatives from each school will be available to answer questions, provide school and town information, share opportunities on how you can be involved and welcome you into our community.

Please RSVP to keldamyork@gmail.com and specify if you will be attending the morning or evening session.

BOX TOPS PROGRAM: Put away the scissors! No more clipping! Use the Box Tops mobile app to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online. Visit www.boxtops4education.com to learn more and start earning for our schools.

Have a great night!

Jen Asdot

Picture Day On Monday

 Good Afternoon~

As a reminder, picture day is Monday!  Please see the flyer below to order school pictures.

Jen Asdot

9.8.21 Intramurals Update

 Dear McKelvie Families~

As a reminder, intramural registrations begin tonight at 7:00 pm sharp!  HERE is a link to the intramural portion of our website where you can find both the descriptions as well as the registration links.  Due to high demand, we do have a limit of the number of students who are able to participate each quarter.  Please note that if your child is put on the waitlist, they will be automatically placed in the intramural for the 2nd quarter.  You will be notified within a couple of days if your child is in for quarter 1.  Please direct any questions to Amy Francis at francisa@sau25.net. 

Information about Clubs will be going out in Friday's Principal Notes.

Have a good evening!

Jen Asdot

9.03.21 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

The first full week of school went off without a hitch!  Kids are really getting back into the swing of a normal school year, and we are so proud of how well they are doing!  I hope you all enjoy the long holiday weekend!

Information about Intramurals can be found below.  Intramurals tend to be movement based and/or athletic in nature.  Information about clubs will be put in next week's Principal Notes.  Clubs are geared towards specific skills or activities that are generally not as physical, such as Art Club and Safe Sitters Club.

Important Dates:

9/6/21-No School Labor Day
9/13/21-School Picture Day

AM Drop Off Reminders:

• All students are dropped off in the front of the building in the morning.
• Pull all the way up in front of the school building before letting students out of your car.
• Please don't allow kids out of your vehicle until the duty teacher on the sidewalk indicates that it is safe to do so.

PM Pickup Reminders:

• 5th grade parent pickup at the canopy on Country Road.
• 6th grade parents pickup at the main entrance on Liberty Hill Road.
• If a student is going to be parent pick up they need to bring in a note stating they are parent pickup.
• The note can state that the child will be parent pick up for the school year.

McKelvie School Picture Day:

Monday, September 13th is school picture day!  Please click HERE for the Geskus flyer to order school photos!

Intramurals:

McKelvie Intramurals are back!  We have four fantastic opportunities  for your child to get involved at McKelvie during our first quarter.  Please look over THIS DOCUMENT with the descriptions of what is being offered.  Due to high demand, we do have a limit of the number of students who are able to participate each quarter.  First quarter intramural sign-ups will open on Wednesday, September 8th at 7:00p.m.  Please note that if your child is put on the waitlist, they will be automatically placed in the intramural for the 2nd quarter.  You will be notified within a couple of days if your child is in.  Please direct any questions to Amy Francis at francisa@sau25.net. 

Chorus: Tuesday OR Thursday 8:00am September-May starting the week of Sept 13th

Chorus meets at 8:00am on Tuesdays for 6th Grade and Thursdays for 5th Grade. Students should arrive in the cafeteria by 7:55am. Mrs. Coughlin will escort the students from the cafeteria to the music room for rehearsal. We have two mandatory concerts a year; one on Dec 10th and one on May 6th.

Students should have a 1” black three ring binder to hold their music. Given CDC suggestions, it is HIGHLY advised that singers wear the singing masks that will be handed out in rehearsal. Students need to bring their binder of music and singing mask to every rehearsal.

Please use this link to register for Chorus at McKelvie. 

Email Mrs. Coughlin at coughlinr@sau25.net if you have any questions. 

I look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Rebecca Coughlin

Piano Accompanist Needed:

Have you always wanted to find a way to volunteer in the school but wasn’t sure how or your time was limited? The Chorus at McKelvie is looking for a piano accompanist who can accompany the 5th, 6th and Select Choruses at the Winter and Spring Concerts. We meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday before school. Attending every rehearsal is not mandatory (but we really need you as the concert gets closer.). And, as if being part of these amazing groups wasn’t incentive enough, there is also a stipend and a t-shirt!!

If you are interested, please email Rebecca Coughlin, for more information: coughlinr@sau25.net

Library News:

Hello and happy Friday from the McKelvie Intermediate School Library! Please click HERE to link to the Library Blog Post for this first full week of the 21-22 school year. There is important library news being shared. Enjoy the long weekend, McKelvie. ~Julie Cote 

PTG News:
SUPPORT THE PTG: Help the PTG bring exciting programs/speakers to our schools like Wildlife Encounters, Music In Technology, and author Sigmund Brouwer. If you’d like to make a donation, simply click on the PayPal link HERE or send in a check payable to Bedford PTG in the support envelopes that have been sent home (K-8) or an envelope labeled with your name and email address (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). 100% of your donation through the Support Drive goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford.

LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER: Please complete a Volunteer Google Form for each school you have a child attending. To access the form click  McKelvie Volunteer Form or you can find them on the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms. You need to fill this form out in order to hear about volunteer opportunities at the schools or district wide.

We will also be hosting a Volunteer Orientation Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept 15th, at 9:30 AM, in the McKelvie cafeteria. Come grab a bite to eat and hear all about what opportunities are available for you to be involved with our school as a volunteer. Opportunities range from one-time events to recurring activities both in-school and out-of-school. Hope to see you then!

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 great weekend!

Jen Asdot

8.27.21 Principal Notes

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

8.25.21 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

It's finally here!  I am so excited for the first day of school tomorrow, and I hope your kids are too!  Below is important information regarding the first day of school.

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

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 Riders:
Students can only take their own busses again this year.  Per the Director of Transportation, friends can not accompany riders on a different bus.

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.

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.

Have a wonderful night!

Jen Asdot

McKelvie Principal