Hey There Fully Remote Friends!
I hope you all have a super day today:)
HERE is today's video with a BUNCH of birthday announcements.
HERE is the tech help desk ticket.
Have a wonderful day today!
Mrs. Asdot
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Friday, October 9, 2020
10.9.2020 Principal Notes
Dear McKelvie Families~
I hope everyone enjoys the long holiday weekend!
Parent Resources:
K-8 Hybrid Calendar Daily Health Screening
MIS Hybrid Parent Guide Bedford Reopening Plan
MIS Remote Parent Guide Bedford Metrics Website
School Schedule-October 13th to October 16th:
A-K at MIS on Wednesday
Registration is now open for Destination Imagination. New and returning students must complete this google form. Registration closes on Friday October 16th, 2020. Destination Imagination is an extracurricular program that requires parent volunteers. There is no guarantee that your child will be placed on a team, but we work very hard to place every child who registers.
MIS Hybrid Parent Guide Bedford Reopening Plan
MIS Remote Parent Guide Bedford Metrics Website
School Schedule-October 13th to October 16th:
A-K at MIS on Wednesday
L-Z at MIS on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
State Testing:
Please read THIS LETTER from our Assistant Superintendent, Tom Laliberte, regarding state accountability assessments (English and Math) for students in grades 4-8.
McKelvie State Testing Schedule:
October 16th All Fully Remote Pods (5th and 6th grade)
October 16th Grade 6 Hybrid L-Z
October 19th Grade 6 Hybrid A-K
October 21st Grade 5 Hybrid A-K
October 22nd Grade 5 Hybrid L-Z
Flu Shots - and Bedford's Response to Symptoms:
If a student receives a flu shot and develops mild symptoms (muscle aches, low fever, etc.,) is it ok to accept a doctor’s note to explain the new symptoms? This must be a case-by-case decision. You cannot be certain if symptoms are due to COVID-19 without testing. It is reasonable to associate symptoms with recent vaccine administration if the child usually has symptoms after vaccination, but, again, this is not certain. In circumstances where it is not clear whether a person’s symptoms are new and unexplained and in the absence of documentation to explain chronic or recurring symptoms, DPHS recommends exclusion and testing for COVID-19. Red Ribbon Week 2020:
McKelvie will be participating in Red Ribbon Week again this year. It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October 23rd-31st. More information to come about Red Ribbon Week activities including Spirit Days, prizes, and healthy tips for kids and families!
Geskus School Pictures:
School picture proofs are going home to those students that did not order school pictures. Please know that it is not too late to order online with Geskus, our picture company. Ordering information is on the proof sheet.
Hybrid Students- proofs went home this week.
Remote 6th grade families should have received an email earlier this week with student proofs attached. If you did not, please email mckelvie@sau25.net.
Remote 5th grade families will be able to pick up their student's proof at the school next week. It will be included with other information that is going home to students from their teachers.
Destination Imagination - New Info
NEW INFO K-6 teams may not use school facilities for meetings. Teams who wish to come together outside of the schools must adhere to same safety precautions as in school, with regards to masks and social distancing. Most teams will meet virtually this year. For more info on this wonderful extracurricular program offered by our district, , please check outwww.nh-di.org or contact our coordinator, Marie Russell at bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com.
Library News:
Happy three-day weekend, McKelvie! I hope that you and your family enjoy all that New Hampshire has to offer during the upcoming weekend. Click HERE to view this week's Library News Blog post. ~Mrs. Cote
PTG News:
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS:
This year through donations and Fundraisers the PTG intends to help fund…
Enhancing outdoor spaces/playground improvements
COVID mitigations supplies for teachers/classrooms
Virtual programming and events for students, staff and families
Assisting with student needs through guidance and nurse department support
We couldn’t do it without your continued support. This year more than ever the PTG will rely on the generosity of our community.To support the PTG you can donate through PayPal by clicking HERE or by check made out to Bedford PTG (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). Through our Support Drive, 100% of your donation goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford.
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Looking for quality gift wrap, everyday gifts, tote bags, and gourmet mixes? Our popular GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students at the beginning of October. Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Sale runs from October 9-23.
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER: The schools and the PTG appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to focus on the safety of staff and students while minimizing volunteers in the buildings at this time. We will communicate volunteer needs as the PTG is made aware of them. Please complete a Volunteer Google Form for each school you have a child attending. To access the form click HERE 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.
SKI, SKATE AND MORE SALE FOR 2020 CANCELLED: We regret that we will not be able to host this event this year and we look forward to bringing it back in 2021.
STAY CONNECTED to PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!
Have a great weekend!
Jen Asdot
Sunday, October 4, 2020
10.4.2020 Principal Notes
Dear McKelvie Families~
We have officially finished our first IA rotation of the 20/21 school year! Students will have a new IA beginning tomorrow.If your child has tested positive for Covid 19 on a weekend or after hours, please email asdotj@sau25.net and stefekosr@sau25.net immediately, so we can begin the process of contact tracing and communicating with DHHS. The process takes time, so the earlier the notification, the better for our McKelvie community!
Parent Resources:
K-8 Hybrid Calendar Daily Health Screening
MIS Hybrid Parent Guide Bedford Reopening Plan
MIS Remote Parent Guide Bedford Metrics Website
Destination Imagination - Registration Now Open:
Registration is now open for Destination Imagination. New and returning students must complete this google form.
MIS Hybrid Parent Guide Bedford Reopening Plan
MIS Remote Parent Guide Bedford Metrics Website
School Schedule-October 5th to October 9th:
A-K at MIS on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
L-Z at MIS on Tuesday, Thursday
Registration is now open for Destination Imagination. New and returning students must complete this google form.
Registration closes on Friday October 16th, 2020. Destination Imagination is an extracurricular program that requires parent volunteers. There is no guarantee that your child will be placed on a team, but we work very hard to place every child who registers. Teams may use school facilities for meetings, but must adhere to same safety precautions. The same applies if you decided to hold your meetings outside of the school buildings. For more info on this wonderful extracurricular program offered by our district, please check out www.nh-di.org or contact our coordinator, Marie Russell at bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com.
Library News:
Happy October, McKelvie! Please click HERE to see this week's Library News blog post. I hope you all have a relaxing and restful weekend. ~Mrs. Cote
PTG News:
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS:
This year through donations and Fundraisers the PTG intends to help fund…
Enhancing outdoor spaces/playground improvements
COVID mitigations supplies for teachers/classrooms
Virtual programming and events for students, staff and families
Assisting with student needs through guidance and nurse department support
We couldn’t do it without your continued support. This year more than ever the PTG will rely on the generosity of our community.To support the PTG you can donate through PayPal by clicking HERE or by check made out to Bedford PTG (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). Through our Support Drive, 100% of your donation goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford.
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Looking for quality gift wrap, everyday gifts, tote bags, and gourmet mixes? Our popular GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students at the beginning of October. Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Sale runs from October 9-23.
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER: The schools and the PTG appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to focus on the safety of staff and students while minimizing volunteers in the buildings at this time. We will communicate volunteer needs as the PTG is made aware of them. Please complete a Volunteer Google Form for each school you have a child attending. To access the form click HERE 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.
SKI, SKATE AND MORE SALE FOR 2020 CANCELLED: We regret that we will not be able to host this event this year and we look forward to bringing it back in 2021.
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH ADMINISTRATION: A special thank you to our Principals for taking time out of their schedules to share information about the start of the school year and answering the community’s questions at the PTG’s annual Meet Our Principals event. The link is provided below for those who missed it or would like to view it again.
STAY CONNECTED to PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather!
Jen Asdot
Friday, September 25, 2020
9.25.2020 Principal Notes
Dear McKelvie Families~
It feels like summer is back in Bedford! Earlier this evening, I sent out Open House videos to each pod. Parents can watch videos to get a better understanding of how pod classes work, and to get to know the rest of your child's teachers such as IA and World Language.
School Schedule-September 28th-October 2nd:
A-K at MIS on Monday, Wednesday
L-Z at MIS on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Morning Drop-off/Afternoon Pick Up:
For parents dropping off students at the canopy entrance in the morning (G-K and S-Z), the canopy entrance closes at 8:50. If you arrive after 8:50, please bring your child to the Liberty Hill entrance for drop-off. After 8:50, your child is considered tardy and will need to sign in at the Main Office.
For both morning and afternoon drop off and pick up, please pull all the way up to allow for more cars in our pick-up lines. This will greatly help with the flow of traffic.
McKelvie Academic Desk Help:
As a reminder, McKelvie staff members are available to answer questions on your distance learning days. If you have an academic question please click on the link below and a staff member will get back to you shortly. Staff members will be sending you a response through email so check your G-mail for a reply.
If you have difficulty with your Chromebook (i.e. broken key, camera not working) students should continue to use the:
Library News:
Please click HERE to see this week's Library News blog. I hope you all have a fabulous, fun fall weekend! Kindly, Mrs. Cote
Please click HERE to see this week's Library News blog. I hope you all have a fabulous, fun fall weekend! Kindly, Mrs. Cote
NH Foodbank:
In previous years, WMUR has partnered with the NH Food Bank and 57 New Hampshire High School football teams to collect food and monetary donations for pantries and programs around the state. The food drive/fundraiser is known as NH Tackles Hunger. This year’s NH Tackles Hunger food drive has to be quite different due to the implications of Covid. During the month of September, monetary donations are being collected via the NH Food Bank website and BHS has paired with the Bedford Community Food Pantry for this fund raiser. Please consider giving to this worthy cause. Thank you!
https://www.nhfoodbank.org/nh-
Have a wonderful weekend!
Jen Asdot
Sunday, September 20, 2020
9.20.2020 Principal Notes
Dear McKelvie Families~
I hope everyone has enjoyed the cool weather this weekend! Scroll to the bottom for a few MIS pics from this past week!
School Schedule-September 21st-September 25th:
A-K at MIS on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
L-Z at MIS on Tuesday and Thursday
Sickness/Quarantine Protocol & Response to School Nurse:
Please adhere to this FLOWCHART for protocols for sickness/symptoms of COVID-19.
As I mentioned in previous emails, please be prepared for children to be sent home if they are ill or display any symptoms of COVID-19. We ask that you display kindness, respect and patience with our school nurse during these instances as she is following the protocols given to us by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.
McKelvie Academic Desk Help:
McKelvie staff members are available to answer questions on your distance learning days. If you have an academic question please click on the link below and a staff member will get back to you shortly. Staff members will be sending you a response through email so check your G-mail for a reply.
If you have difficulty with your Chromebook (i.e. broken key, camera not working) students should continue to use the:
Breakfast Is Available:
Just a reminder that breakfast is available and free at McKelvie! Please see THIS flyer for further breakfast information. If your child would like to get breakfast at McKelvie have them come directly to the cafe in the morning either from the bus or parent drop off.
Library News:
Hello McKelvie Families! Please click HERE to see the McKelvie Library News blog post. Enjoy the crisp fall weather. ~ Warm regards, Mrs. Cote
Box Tops:
Please read the attached flyer regarding our Box Top program. This is an easy way to make a difference for McKelvie. Our goal is to reach $1,000 before the end of the school year. Last year we were shy of our goal due to the pandemic. It is super easy to use the app and making a habit of scanning your receipt. The money automatically gets posted to McKelvie once you set up your app. It will take less than 3 minutes of your time. HERE is the flyer.
Thank you, Amy Gaff, McKelvie Remote Shopping Coordinator
NH Foodbank:
In previous years, WMUR has partnered with the NH Food Bank and 57 New Hampshire High School football teams to collect food and monetary donations for pantries and programs around the state. The food drive/fundraiser is known as NH Tackles Hunger. This year’s NH Tackles Hunger food drive has to be quite different due to the implications of Covid. During the month of September, monetary donations are being collected via the NH Food Bank website and BHS has paired with the Bedford Community Food Pantry for this fund raiser. Please consider giving to this worthy cause. Thank you!
https://www.nhfoodbank.org/nh-
MIS Pictures:
A Class Enjoying the Courtyard!
Table Team! Thank you to the parents who came to seal and stain Camp McKelvie!
Sunday, September 13, 2020
9.13.2020 Principal Notes
Dear McKelvie Families~
Scroll to the bottom for a few pictures from this past week. Enjoy your Sunday!
School Schedule-September 14th-September 18th:
A-K at MIS on Monday and Wednesday
L-Z at MIS on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Important Dates:
September 14th: Picture Day for A-K kids
September 15th: Picture Day for L-Z kids
School Picture Days:
As a reminder, school pictures will take place for all students on September 14th and 15th. All pictures will be taken outside, rain or shine, under canopies. For hybrid students, pictures will be taken in the morning during their in-person school day. For remote students, pictures will be taken between 12:30 and 2PM on both days. Remote teachers will communicate with students to ensure that pictures don't conflict with instruction. Remote families should pull up to the County Road entrance for their pictures.
As a reminder, school pictures will take place for all students on September 14th and 15th. All pictures will be taken outside, rain or shine, under canopies. For hybrid students, pictures will be taken in the morning during their in-person school day. For remote students, pictures will be taken between 12:30 and 2PM on both days. Remote teachers will communicate with students to ensure that pictures don't conflict with instruction. Remote families should pull up to the County Road entrance for their pictures.
Picture orders are paperless this year. Please refer to this informational flyer from Geskus regarding school pictures.
Our teachers will be providing a virtual Open House on Friday, September 25th. The goal is to inform parents of what’s going on in the classroom, expectations and other information. In addition, there will be a mechanism for you to ask your child’s teachers questions, and they will get back to you in a timely manner. Your child’s teachers will be in touch with you to let you know how to submit your questions, such as via Google Forms or Google Meet. Our IA teachers and administration will be including videos as well.
Box Tops:
We are still doing box tops this year, only instead of cutting them out, you can simply scan your receipt! Please click THIS FLYER for simple instructions on how to send in your box tops!
Library News:
I hope that you all have a nice weekend. It has been wonderful connecting with our readers and researchers here at the McKelvie Library! Our students have been actively using our Destiny Discover library management system to place holds. There is a new video posted about how students can check their Destiny Discover library account to see what books they have checked out. Click HERE to see this week's McKelvie Library News blog post. Be well, ~Mrs. Cote
Information about joining Cub Scouts
Click HERE for Pack 114 and HERE for Pack 5 for information about joining the Cub Scouts.
PTG News:
BACK TO SCHOOL GREETINGS FROM THE PTG! As we embark on a very unique school year, the PTG is dedicated to embracing its challenges while continuing to cherish and celebrate past traditions. Let's make it another great year for our students, staff and families!
SUPPORT THE PTG: Although our funding for programming and enrichment opportunities may look different this year, we will be working directly with the district to focus on what the classroom, teacher/staff, student and school needs are based on the current environment.
We know these may be trying economic times for many people so we ask if you are interested and able, please support 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). Through our Support Drive, 100% of your donation goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford.
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.
PTG VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: McKelvie has one more book fair coordinator position to fill. Please contact McKelvie Co-liaisons Amy Gagnon (AmyLGagnon@comcast.net) or Marc Murai (marcmurai@gmail.com) if you or someone you know might be interested.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier: Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you for a “Community Conversation” on Friday, September 11th, 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 (adhering to social distancing guidelines) and masks are required. Click HERE to sign up.
MEET THE PRINCIPALS EVENT SEPTEMBER 25TH: You are invited to watch the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Meet the Principals" event on Friday, September 25th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. It will 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. 23 for the Q&A session that follows the presentation to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.
McKelvie Pics:
Jen Asdot
Friday, September 4, 2020
9.4.2020 Principal Notes
Dear McKelvie Families~
We have successfully finished our first full week of school! I hope everyone is able to enjoy some rest and relaxation over the long holiday weekend. Please read the important update below, regarding traveling over the Labor Day holiday.
School Schedule-September 9th-September 11th:
A-K at MIS on Wednesday and Friday
A-K at MIS on Wednesday and Friday
L-Z at MIS on Thursday
Important Dates:
September 7th: No School Labor Day
September 8th: No School Voting Day
September 14th: Picture Day for A-K kids
September 15th: Picture Day for L-Z kids
Travel Reminder:
As we enter the long Labor Day weekend, please keep in mind the NH DHHS travel regulations, which the Bedford School District is following:
NH residents...traveling to/from areas outside of New England...need to self-quarantine for the first 14 days.…(starting from the last day of their travel outside of New England). This recommendation is irrespective of the mode of transportation for travel.
Also, students cannot test out of quarantine with a negative COVID-19 test. They must complete the entire 14 days. Please take a look at our Quarantining Protocol/Flowchart for more information.
In order to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff, it is essential that we adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in our Hybrid plan.
Hybrid Quarantining Protocol for Absences and Work:
Quarantined students will be marked absent on the days they are scheduled to be in-school (A-K or L-Z) and present on their scheduled Distance Learning days, provided that they are able to do the work that the teacher has assigned. Teachers will not be able to provide instruction to students who are quarantined as they will be instructing the students in the building. Please reach out to your child's teachers to be able to access make-up work that can be done at home. Students may not be able to have access to all missing assignments, depending on the nature of the activities.
Anti-Bullying Partnership Agreement:
Please keep an eye out for a document going home with your child next week about bullying. The 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.
In addition to the above agreement, teachers will be having a discussion with students about expectations and following "the Golden Rule" of treating everyone the way they would want to be treated.
School Picture Days:
School pictures will take place for all students on September 14th and 15th. All pictures will be taken outside, rain or shine, under canopies. For hybrid students, pictures will be taken in the morning during their in-person school day. For remote students, pictures will be taken between 12:30 and 2PM on both days. Remote teachers will communicate with students to ensure that pictures don't conflict with instruction. Remote families should pull up to the County Road entrance for their pictures.
Picture orders are paperless this year. Please refer to this informational flyer from Geskus regarding school pictures.
School pictures will take place for all students on September 14th and 15th. All pictures will be taken outside, rain or shine, under canopies. For hybrid students, pictures will be taken in the morning during their in-person school day. For remote students, pictures will be taken between 12:30 and 2PM on both days. Remote teachers will communicate with students to ensure that pictures don't conflict with instruction. Remote families should pull up to the County Road entrance for their pictures.
Picture orders are paperless this year. Please refer to this informational flyer from Geskus regarding school pictures.
Hello and happy Friday from the McKelvie Intermediate School Library! Please click HERE to link to the Library Blog Post for this week. There is important library news being shared. Enjoy the long weekend. ~Julie Cote
BSD Food Service Announcement
Food Service has received a formal waiver from the USDA to provide FREE breakfast and lunch to all children ages 2-18 in the community through December 31, 2020. Meals will be offered at each school when students are on site and at the drive through pick-up located at the high school gym entrance for Distance & Remote learning students. Please continue to pre-order lunch through: https://www.sendmoneytoschool.com/. Monthly menus can be found on the district Food Service website. Breakfast is available at MIS, RAL & BHS in the morning and at the drive through pick-up service. Please contact Emily Murphy, Director of School Nutrition with any questions, murphye@bedfordnhk12.net.
PTG Principal Notes:
BACK TO SCHOOL GREETINGS FROM THE PTG! As we embark on a very unique school year, the PTG is dedicated to embracing its challenges while continuing to cherish and celebrate past traditions. Let's make it another great year for our students, staff and families!
SUPPORT THE PTG: Although our funding for programming and enrichment opportunities may look different this year, we will be working directly with the district to focus on what the classroom, teacher/staff, student and school needs are based on the current environment.
We know these may be trying economic times for many people so we ask if you are interested and able, please support 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). Through our Support Drive, 100% of your donation goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford.
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.
PTG VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: McKelvie has one more book fair coordinator position to fill. Please contact McKelvie Co-liaisons Amy Gagnon (AmyLGagnon@comcast.net) or Marc Murai (marcmurai@gmail.com) if you or someone you know might be interested.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier: Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you for a “Community Conversation” on Friday, September 11th, 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 (adhering to social distancing guidelines) and masks are required. Click HERE to sign up.
MEET THE PRINCIPALS EVENT SEPTEMBER 25TH: You are invited to watch the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Meet the Principals" event on Friday, September 25th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. It will 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. 23 for the Q&A session that follows the presentation to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Jen Asdot
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