12/16/16

Dear McKelvie Families ~

A refreshing way to start the day!  Wow - welcome to the deep freeze…

Today we had our annual Toys for Tots assembly.  As usual, the students were absolutely wonderful.  A BIG thank you to all of our families and staff who collected over 600 new, unwrapped gifts.  The Marines were very happy to take those off our hands today.  Also - our appreciation to Lieutenant Colonel Robinson (AKA Mr. Robinson - Grade 6 Teacher) for speaking to the student body about the Marines and their role in the Toys for Tots campaign.  Click HERE for a picture of Mr. Robinson in his uniform.

Homework Club

No Homework Club next week 12/19 - 12/22.

Mid-Afternoon at the Movies! - TIME CHANGE

Student pick up is 5:15pm, NOT 5:30pm. Questions can be directed to Mike Brown (brownm@sau25.net) or Carolyn Mail (mailc@sau25.net).

Student Council Announces Spirit Week!

Monday - Holiday Wear Day (Bring out the ugly sweaters)

Tuesday - Twin Day (Find a friend and dress up together)

Wacky Wednesday - (Reuse the holiday sweater or go crazy in another way)

Thursday - PJ Day (Wear something comfy!)

Gift Card Delivery

Thank you to everyone that supported the PTG through our annual Gift Card fundraiser. Gift Cards were delivered this week. If you have any questions please contact Kim Hastey at kimhastey@hotmail.com

Amazon Smile

The PTG is excited to announce that Amazon shoppers can support the PTG by shopping through smile.amazon.com simply search for and select "Bedford Parent Teacher Group”. Amazon will donate .5% on eligible purchases to our organization. There are no fees or added costs to you, special offers and Amazon Prime benefits still apply.

Community Event

SAVE THE DATE: January 19th, 2017, 6p.m. - 8p.m. in the Lurgio Middle School Media Center. Retired NH Supreme Court Chief Justice John Broderick will present “Mental Health: A Little Knowledge Can Go a Long Way”. Chief Justice Broderick is leading a statewide campaign to bring mental illness out of the shadows. He will share his own story and will lead a discussion on ways to address this important issue here in Bedford. Space is limited, please come early. The PTG is proud to be co-sponsoring this event with the Bedford School District and BeBOLD.

In Previous News…

Earbud Purchase Option

With the introduction of 1:1 Chromebooks this year, students were asked to bring in a pair of inexpensive headphones/earbuds to leave at school. Because many students have forgotten to bring them in, they will now have an option to purchase a pair of inexpensive earbuds (similar in quality to what you would purchase on a plane) from the library for $1.

Community Event

SAVE THE DATE: January 19th, 2017, 6p.m. - 8p.m. in the Lurgio Middle School Media Center. Retired NH Supreme Court Chief Justice John Broderick will present “Mental Health: A Little Knowledge Can Go a Long Way”. Chief Justice Broderick is leading a statewide campaign to bring mental illness out of the shadows. He will share his own story and will lead a discussion on ways to address this important issue here in Bedford. Space is limited, please come early. The PTG is proud to be co-sponsoring this event with the Bedford School District and BeBOLD.

Grade 6 Families - Save the Date!

6th to 7th Registration Information Night: March 21, 6PM in the RAL Media Center

6th to 7th Parent Move Up Night: May 25, 6PM in the RAL Dining Hall

SNHU Youth Day

The SNHU men’s and women's basketball teams will have a game on Dec 30th during the holiday break.  The women's team starts at 1:30pm and the men’s team starts at 3:30pm. We will have a special performer during halftime. Any child 12 years or younger will get in for free.

Yearbook - NOTICE

Please be aware that the Yearbook Club will be using photos of all students for our 2016/2017 yearbook.  If you do not want your child's photo in the yearbook, please email one of our advisors, Susan Cavanaugh (cavanaughs@sau25.net) or Deb Kelly (kellyd@sau25.net). Otherwise, every child gets in the yearbook.

Have a great weekend,

Michael Fournier

Principal

McKelvie Intermediate School

108 Liberty Hill Road

Bedford, NH 03110

603.472.3951 (W)

603.472.4503 (F)

"Like" us on Facebook!

Mr. Fournier's Website

BeBOLD Board Member

12/9/16

Dear McKelvie Families ~

This was certainly a busy week at McKelvie.  The information below will attest to that!  I hope that you have a wonderful - and warm - weekend.

Polite & Right Raffle Winners

5th grade: Carter Murai & Melissa Khromets

6th grade: Annalise Gamache & Sam Ward

Click HERE for an adorable picture!

Hannaford Dollars

All Hannaford dollars are due by Monday, December 19th.  Please turn in at the Jenkin’s Road location or send them to McKelvie.  Questions can be directed to Stephanie Richard at Spare111778@aol.com. Click HERE for the flyer.

MAT Police Escort

A HUGE thank you to Officer Kyle Thrasher and the Bedford Police Department for sponsoring a ride to school (and Dunkins run, of course) for our top fundraisers!

Click HERE to see Kayla Stoll & Vivian Robinson

Click HERE to see Sophie Mooney & Mrs. Sevilla

MAT Limo Ride Winners

Congratulations to our Limo Winners! Click HERE to see Dakota Correia, Paige Zimmerman, Kiersten Stewart, & Julia Gordon.

6th Grade Art Club Paints a Mural

Thank you to our 6th grade students for their work on the windows in the Library hallway.  Click HERE to see a pic of our budding artists!  Thank you, Mr. Flint!

Front Row:  Kara Pulsifer, Ella Chhom. Maria Lim, Amanda O’Brien, Ellie Gregory, Ben Meisner & Luke Karr - 2nd Row:  Kaitlyn Hardy, Dara Brown, Ashley Berk, Claire Crowther, Seth Berry & Molly Bacon - Back: Drake Sutton, Taya Ellis, Sophia Watts, Kendall Joyce, Kiersten Stewart, Alexa Tremblay & Safiye Yasan.

Holiday Book Fair Summary

A HUGE thank you to the families who supported our Winter Book Fair!  Amazingly, there were total Sales of $8156.84 and McKelvie earns 25% cash profit of $2039.21.  Wow!

Select Chorus Sings!

A shout out to the McKelvie Select Chorus for singing at the Church of Latter Day Saints Creche, Carol, & Cookie Event!  Click HERE to see those smiling faces!  They also sang for Carlyle place TODAY!  Click HERE to see the kids!

Mid-Afternoon at the Movies! - TIME SENSITIVE

The McKelvie Student Council is pleased to announce their showing of Elf on Tuesday, December 20th from 3:30pm - 5:30pm.  Click HERE for the permission slip.  Due Date: Friday, December 16th

McKelvie Winter Concert

A reminder that McKelvie’s Winter Concert is on Friday, December 16th @ the BHS Theater.  String Club at 6:30pm, Chorus follows and Band begins at 7:30pm.  There will be intermission with concessions.  We hope to see you there!

From the Library

There was an error made in last week's message from the library! My apologies. The wrong image was linked for the fabulous Search Slip winner drawn. Here is the correct image of Frannie Baldi sitting in the library. She is in Mrs. Stank's 5th grade homeroom. Congratulations again to Frannie!

Earbuds have arrived and will be sold for $1.00 (cash only please) in the library. Please see the note from Susan Cavanaugh in this publication of Principal's Notes.

Earbud Purchase Option

With the introduction of 1:1 Chromebooks this year, students were asked to bring in a pair of inexpensive headphones/earbuds to leave at school. Because many students have forgotten to bring them in, they will now have an option to purchase a pair of inexpensive earbuds (similar in quality to what you would purchase on a plane) from the library for $1.

Amazon Smile

The PTG is excited to announce that Amazon.com shoppers can support the PTG by shopping through smile.amazon.com and selecting "Bedford Parent Teacher Group”. Amazon will donate .5% on eligible purchases to our organization. There are no fees or added costs to you, special offers and Amazon Prime benefits still apply.

Community Event

SAVE THE DATE: January 19th, 2017, 6p.m. - 8p.m. in the Lurgio Middle School Media Center. Retired NH Supreme Court Chief Justice John Broderick will present “Mental Health: A Little Knowledge Can Go a Long Way”. Chief Justice Broderick is leading a statewide campaign to bring mental illness out of the shadows. He will share his own story and will lead a discussion on ways to address this important issue here in Bedford. Space is limited, please come early. The PTG is proud to be co-sponsoring this event with the Bedford School District and BeBOLD.

In Previous News…

Toys for Tots

The Community Action Team is collecting new, unwrapped toys for the annual Toys for Trots Drive.  Toys can be dropped off at in the bins located across from McKelvie's main office.  Toys will be collected until December 16th. Thank you for your support of this holiday drive.

Grade 6 Families - Save the Date!

6th to 7th Registration Information Night: March 21, 6PM in the RAL Media Center

6th to 7th Parent Move Up Night: May 25, 6PM in the RAL Dining Hall

SNHU Youth Day

The SNHU men’s and women's basketball teams will have a game on Dec 30th during the holiday break.  The women's team starts at 1:30pm and the men’s team starts at 3:30pm. We will have a special performer during halftime. Any child 12 years or younger will get in for free.

Yearbook - NOTICE

Please be aware that the Yearbook Club will be using photos of all students for our 2016/2017 yearbook.  If you do not want your child's photo in the yearbook, please email one of our advisors, Susan Cavanaugh (cavanaughs@sau25.net) or Deb Kelly (kellyd@sau25.net). Otherwise, every child gets in the yearbook.

Have a great weekend,

Michael Fournier

Principal

McKelvie Intermediate School

108 Liberty Hill Road

Bedford, NH 03110

603.472.3951 (W)

603.472.4503 (F)

"Like" us on Facebook!

Mr. Fournier's Website

BeBOLD Board Member

12.2.16

Dear McKelvie Families ~

I want to acknowledge that this is a busy - and sometimes trying - time of year.  As a school, we have so many activities, initiatives, and events for kids and their families.  While we always welcome participation, we see these as a menu of options rather than an obligation to participate.  Whether it be the Book Fair, Toys for Tots, Food Drives, or School Clothing, do not feel obligated to take part in each event.  We are grateful to be part of a kind and generous community!  Below are this week’s notes:

Move-a-thon Winners

Congratulations to our MAT Raffle Winners!  Click HERE to see who won.

Yearbook Cover Contest

The Yearbook Club is conducting its annual cover design contest for the front and back covers of the 2016/17 yearbook!  All submissions will be published in the yearbook; however, only one sixth and one fifth grade design will be selected for the front and back covers.  Submissions should be dropped off in the Guidance Office no later than Friday, December 9th.  Click HERE for details.

Toys for Tots

The Community Action Team is collecting new, unwrapped toys for the annual Toys for Trots Drive.  Toys can be dropped off at in the bins located across from McKelvie's main office.  Toys will be collected until December 16th. Thank you for your support of this holiday drive.

From the  McKelvie Library

In the MIS Library we had our third Search Slip Drawing ! These slips are filled out when students use the online catalog to search for books. Frannie Baldi, in Mrs. Stank's homeroom, had her name drawn. Congratulations to Frannie. She received a $5.00 gift certificate for a sweet treat from a local ice cream shop. Enjoy!

Thank you to the wonderful PTO members who helped to set up, host, and breakdown the Scholastic Holiday Book Fair! Here is a picture of a few of the members who graciously donated their time to help give the gift of reading to McKelvie and their families!

McKelvie Holiday Book Fair-Online Extension ‘til Tuesday 12/6

Didn’t have a chance to stop by McKelvie’s Holiday Book Fair or maybe couldn’t find what you were looking for…the online fair is available through Tuesday, 12/6 and offers an expanded selection of books for the whole family.

Any online orders will be shipped to the school and delivered to your children at no cost, before Winter Break. Visit McKelvie Book Fair Webpage to start shopping.

PTG Thank You

We’d like to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of our programs and events. With your participation in our different fundraisers we are able to fund enriching activities for students K-12 including visiting authors, musicians, live animals, artists, anti-drug and anti-bullying programs, and so much more!  To learn more about the Bedford PTG visit www.bedfordptg.org

In Previous News…

Portal Grades vs. Email Updates

If you receive email updates on your child’s grades and have noticed that they did not match the PowerSchool portal, you were not imagining things!  There was a setting that we had to adjust.  This glitch should now be solved!

Grade 6 Families - Save the Date!

6th to 7th Registration Night: March 21, 6PM in the RAL Media Center

6th to 7th Parent Move Up Night: May 25, 6PM in the RAL Dining Hall

SNHU Youth Day

The SNHU men’s and women's basketball teams will have a game on Dec 30th during the holiday break.  The women's team starts at 1:30pm and the men’s team starts at 3:30pm. We will have a special performer during halftime. Any child 12 years or younger will get in for free.

Yearbook - NOTICE

Please be aware that the Yearbook Club will be using photos of all students for our 2016/2017 yearbook.  If you do not want your child's photo in the yearbook, please email one of our advisors, Susan Cavanaugh (cavanaughs@sau25.net) or Deb Kelly (kellyd@sau25.net). Otherwise, every child gets in the yearbook.

Have a great weekend,

Michael Fournier

Principal

McKelvie Intermediate School

108 Liberty Hill Road

Bedford, NH 03110

603.472.3951 (W)

603.472.4503 (F)

"Like" us on Facebook!

Mr. Fournier's Website

BeBOLD Board Member