11.30.18 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

Staff and students are back into the swing of a five day school week!  Hopefully there won't be any snow days between now and the holiday break!  Friday, December 7th at 6:30pm is the McKelvie Holiday Concert.  The band and chorus students have worked really hard and are excited to put on a wonderful show.  Come out and show your support to the McKelvie music program on Friday night!

Lost and Found:

If your child is missing his/her winter hat, gloves, jacket, or any other item of clothing, take a look in the lost and found.  The current lost and found will be donated over the Holiday Break to make room for new lost items to come in 2019.

Community Action Team:
The Toys for Tots toy drive began on November 26th. We will be collecting toys at McKelvie until December 13th. We welcome students to bring in new, unwrapped toys.  Collection boxes are outside the main office. The homeroom that brings in the most toys in their grade will be rewarded with a special PJ Day. Thank you for your toy contributions!

Library News:

Hello from Library Land! It is hard to believe that tomorrow is the first of December!

Congratulations to the 10th Golden Ticket winner! Jayden, a 5th grader, was searching for a quote from a professional soccer player when the 10th and final "Golden Ticket" was located.  Jayden received a $5.00 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble! Click HERE to see all of the Golden Tickets.

On Thursday, we wrapped up our first Before-School Book Club!  It was a real treat to be able to read one of the New Hampshire Great Stone Face Nominees with students who were excited about The Losers Club by Andrew Clements. Stay tuned as Amy Poisson (McKelvie Enrichment Teacher) and I will be offering another club in the spring.

Have a great weekend! ~Mrs. Cote

PTG News:
HANNAFORD HELPS REUSEABLE BAG PROGRAM: Hannaford on Jenkins Road has chosen Bedford PTG to be the beneficiary of the Community Bag program in December. For every green Community reusable bag purchased at Hannaford, on JENKINS ROAD, in December, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation.

STAND BY ME COMMITTEE: PTG is proud to sponsor Stand By Me , a day-long workshop event for all 7th grade students and their parents to be held May 31st, 2019 at SNHU. The parent committee is instrumental in organizing this program. If you are interested in finding out more about Stand By Me or would like to join the committee, contact Lurgio’s Guidance Secretary, Beth Fitzgerald or simply come to the next meeting on December 13th 9:30am, at Lurgio. You do NOT need to have a 7th grader to participate on the committee or as a volunteer for the event.

DETECTIVE MATT FLEMING PRESENTS…Social Media: A Predator’s Playground: Tuesday, December 4th, 7pm in the Ross A. Lurgio Media Center.
Bedford PTG and Ross A. Lurgio Middle School are proud to host Detective Matt Fleming of the Bedford Police Department as he presents about the dangers that teens face on social media. This 1.5 hour presentation is specifically geared towards parents, educators and community leaders who are looking to better understand the technology available to teens today and the ways in which child predators use it to exploit them. Parents who wish to bring their children should use caution as the subject matter is very mature. Click here for more information.

AMAZON SMILE! Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG? Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support. Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG. Thank you for your support.

Have a terrific weekend!

Jen Asdot

11.27.18

Dear McKelvie Families~

A full Principal Notes will go out on Friday, but the following announcements are time sensitive.

Bedford Bulldogs Fundraiser:
The Bedford Bulldogs 10u team has won State & Regional championships this year and they are off to Florida to compete for Nationals at the end of this week. They have one week to squeeze in some fundraising.  Tomorrow evening they are holding an event at 5 Guys in Manchester from 4-10pm.  The team will get 10% of all sales, and no flyers are needed! Click HERE for more info to help support the team!

PTG News:
GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – ORDERS DUE November 28 - A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! Final order due date is Wednesday, November 28th. To download an order form please click here…Gift Card Order Form. For more information about this program, click here… Gift Card Program. HAPPY SHOPPING!

Thank you!

Jen Asdot

11.16.18 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

It appears winter has come a little early this year! Please encourage your child to dress appropriately for the weather. We highly encourage kids to wear boots if they are planning to go in the snow. We are unable to provide a change of clothes/socks if kids get wet from playing in the snow without the proper gear.

A reminder to parents about 2-hour delays- the before school program opens at 9:30. We have no before school activities on delay days and the bus comes 2 hours later than the original time.

Community Action Team (CAT) - Toys for Tots Drive:
CAT is kicking off their annual Toys for Tots Drive following Thanksgiving Break. Toys can be dropped off at McKelvie until Friday, December 14th. Students are encouraged to bring in a new, unwrapped toy to donate for the holidays. There will be bins across from the main office where students can drop off their toys. Community Action Team members thank you for your support of the Toys for Tots Drive!

Diabetes Awareness:
Did you know November is Diabetes Awareness Month? In 2015, 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4% of the population, had diabetes and of that number, approximately 1.25 million American children and adults have type 1 diabetes. 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Given the prevalence of diabetes in the United States, having the facts is an important part of detection, treatment, and prevention (type 2). Click HERE for more information about diabetes from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Library News:
Hello McKelvie Families! Click on the link HERE to see an Adobe Spark post!

I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy time with friends and family.
~Mrs. Cote

PTG News:
BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH!
Save​ ​​on​ ​new​ ​and​ ​used​ ​winter​ ​sports​ ​equipment​ ​&​ ​apparel! Our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! New this year the PTG is excited to offer Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – ORDERS DUE November 28 - A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! Final order due date is Wednesday, November 28th. To download an order form please click here…Gift Card Order Form. For more information about this program, click here… Gift Card Program. HAPPY SHOPPING!

COLOR BLAST FUN RUN OPPORTUNITY: It’s no too late to get involved with planning this Colorful community event. Our first planning meeting will be Thursday, November 29th, 9:15am at the Town library (Richmond meeting room). Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com for more information, or simply join us on the 29th.

AMAZON SMILE! Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG? Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support. Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG. Thank you for your support.

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 terrific weekend!

Jen

11.9.18 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

It has been wonderful running into parents during conferences this week!  Conferences continue next week, so feel free to contact your child's teacher if you have not yet set up a meeting.  Report cards are now available online.  Please remember there is no school on Monday, in observance of Veteran's Day.

Lost and Found:

Is your child coming home cold? Are your cupboards missing water bottles? Are snacks thrown about in your child's backpack?  Chances are it's because their coat, water bottle, and lunchbox are in the lost and found!  Click HERE to see the 150ish items that have been turned in.  If an item looks familiar, tell your child to go and look in the lost and found, located in the cafeteria.

Kindness Club News:
The Kindness Club is promoting November as gratitude month. Students designed a “complimentree” for people to leave kind notes for people at McKelvie. The notes will be distributed to everyone at the end of the month.

Members also created a poster for students to contribute to as they eat lunch in the cafeteria. McKelvie students have been asked to color a square for what they sometimes forget to be thankful for in their own life.

Kindness club is designed to help spread kindness to everyone within the McKelvie community. Students are welcome to attend and no sign-ups are needed. The Kindness Club will meet on Friday, November 16 until 4:15pm.

Want to see what the Kindness Club is doing? Follow us on Instagram: kindness_in_5th_and_6th (No faces or identifiable information is shared.)

Bedford Community Food Pantry Food Drive
Please consider donating to the Bedford Food Pantry by participating in our food drive for the month of November. McKelvie is collecting Single Serve Mac and Cheese. Thanks for your support!

Rolls Still Needed!
The math science center still needs toilet paper and paper towel rolls. After the paper is gone, please bring your cardboard rolls to the bin outside the office labeled "ROLLS".

Library News:
Hello McKelvie Families! Click on the link HERE to see an Adobe Spark post!

Thank you to all of the Veterans in the Bedford community for your service and sacrifice! Enjoy the day set aside for you and for all those who have given of themselves.
~Mrs. Cote

PTG News:
BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH!
Save​ ​​on​ ​new​ ​and​ ​used​ ​winter​ ​sports​ ​equipment​ ​&​ ​apparel! Our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!
Got winter gear and clothing to sell…visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 16, 2018 between 5PM – 8PM. Please note: IF YOU NEED TO PRINT YOUR TAGS ON SITE AT BHS DURING EQUIPMENT DROP OFF THERE WILL BE A $1.00 CHARGE PER TAG.

Volunteer: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Volunteers can pre-shop Saturday morning (wristband required) before the doors open to the public. This is a great perk to volunteering! Click HERE to get involved

Bake Sale: Interested in donated an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click HERE

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! New this year the PTG is excited to offer Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – ORDERS DUE November 28 - A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! Final order due date is Wednesday, November 28th. To download an order form please click here…Gift Card Order Form. For more information about this program, click here… Gift Card Program. HAPPY SHOPPING!

COLOR BLAST FUN RUN OPPORTUNITY: It’s no too late to get involved with planning this Colorful community event. Our first planning meeting will be Thursday, November 29th, 9:15am at the Town library (Richmond meeting room). Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com for more information, or simply join us on the 29th.

AMAZON SMILE! Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG? Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support. Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG. Thank you for your support.

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 terrific weekend and as always, feel free to call or email with questions!

Jen Asdot

11.2.18 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families ~

What a terrific week we had at McKelvie!  The kids and staff looked terrific in their costumes on Wednesday!  It's hard to believe the first quarter has ended and November is upon us!  Grades closed today and report cards will be available online on November 9th.  Here are the notes for this week:

NO SCHOOL 11/6, 11/12, and 11/21-11/23
A reminder that there is no school next Tuesday, November 6th as it is voting day and also on Monday, November 12th in observance of Veteran’s Day.  Thanksgiving break is from November 21st through November 23rd.

Intramurals Quarter 2
Intramural sign ups begin tonight at 5:00pm.  Click HERE for a list of offerings and to register.  Registration closes on Friday, November 9th or when activities fill up.

Q1 Conferences
Quarter 1 conferences begin next week and go until November 16th.  Each family is invited to conference with your child’s teacher during these next few weeks. This is an excellent time to check in on academic progress and get a sense of how your child is learning. Please contact your child’s teacher to schedule a conference if you have not already signed up for one.

Report Cards/Grading
Grades closed today and report cards will be available online on November 9th. Reading and Writing have been combined into one Language Arts category for this year on the report card and in Powerschool.  Writing is still listed in the parent portal but no grades are put in this category.  Powerschool will not allow us to remove the category at this time.

Move-A-Thon Prizes and Wrap Up Assembly:
The Move-A-Thon Prize Assembly will be on Monday, November 19th. Please be sure to get any remaining fundraising dollars turned in to the school next week. Students will be able to enter Move-A-Thon raffle tickets in for a chance to win the gift basket of their choice during lunches the week of November 13th.

Library News:
I cannot believe it is November! Many classes and individual readers continue to use the McKelvie Library to learn, work collaboratively and read for pleasure. Click HERE to see students using the space for book clubs during the school day!

Congratulations to our 2nd Search Slip winner of the year! 5th grader, Luciana, along with MANY others, entered our monthly library raffle by filling out a Search Slip with information regarding the book they are looking for in the McKelvie Library. Each month all of the Search Slips are collected and one winner is drawn from all of the entries for the month. Click HERE to see Luciana and the envelope containing a gift certificate for a sweet treat! Enjoy!

Our first puzzle of the year has been completed (minus one missing piece). This was a great collaborative effort by many! Please click HERE to see the puzzle before Mod Podge!
Enjoy the extra hour on Sunday! ~Mrs. Cote


Bedford Community Food Pantry Food Drive
Please consider donating to the Bedford Food Pantry by participating in our food drive for the month of November. McKelvie is collecting Single Serve Mac and Cheese. Thanks for your support!

Student Art Show Participants:
Mr. Flint, our McKelvie Art teacher, and two students were part of an Art Show titled Artist Teachers and the Next Generation of Creative Makers. It is being held at Colby Sawyer College running from October 12 - November 16. The two students in the show are Shivaan Saraiya and Kellan McGuinness.  Click HERE and HERE to see the student artwork.
There is a link below with more information. Here is a link to the show:  Colby Sawyer Art Show

Box Tops: 
Thank you students and parents!!! We have collected 2,321 box tops through October 29th. Box Tops 4 Education will be sending McKelvie a check for $232.10. We are 23% towards our goal. Not bad for two months of collecting. Starting November 1st, we are going to have a classroom contest for the most submissions prior to the winter break. Make sure to give your homeroom teacher your submissions and we will keep a tally to announce the winning classroom in December. Please see the attached flyer HERE for more detail.

PTG News:
GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – ORDERS DUE November 28 - A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! Final order due date is Wednesday, November 28th. To download an order form please click here…Gift Card Order Form. For more information about this program, click here… Gift Card Program. HAPPY SHOPPING!

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE! –
Save​ ​​on​ ​new​ ​and​ ​used​ ​winter​ ​sports​ ​equipment​ ​&​ ​apparel! Our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!

Got winter gear and clothing to sell…visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 16, 2018 between 5PM – 8PM. Please note: IF YOU NEED TO PRINT YOUR TAGS ON SITE AT BHS DURING EQUIPMENT DROP OFF THERE WILL BE A $1.00 CHARGE PER TAG.

Volunteer: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Click HERE get involved

Bake Sale: Interested in donated an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click HERE

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! New this year the PTG is excited to offer Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

STAND BY ME COMMITTEE KICK OFF: PTG is proud to sponsor Stand By Me, a day-long event for all 7th grade students and their parents. This event will have its first planning meeting on Thursday, November 8th at 9:30 a.m. at Lurgio Middle school. If you are interested in finding out more about Stand By Me or would like to join the event planning committee, email Beth Fitzgerald at fitzgeraldb@bedfordnhk12.net or simply join the meeting on 11/8. You do NOT need to have a 7th grader to participate on the committee or as a volunteer for the event.

AMAZON SMILE! Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG? Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support. Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG. Thank you for your support.

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 terrific weekend!

Jen

10.26.18 Principal Notes

Dear McKelvie Families~

Yesterday's Move-A-Thon was a big hit with the kids! They had a blast playing dodgeball, capture the flag, and "moving" at all of of the other fun activities. The Move-A-Thon would not be the success it has always been, without the terrific parents and staff members who put in countless hours. Thank you all, for making this year's Move-A-Thon so wonderful!

There are a lot of updates in this week's notes below.

Rolls Needed!
The math science center needs toilet paper and paper towel rolls. After the paper is gone, please bring your cardboard rolls to the bin outside the office labeled "ROLLS".

Red Ribbon Week:
Red Ribbon Week continued today with High Five Friday! Thanks to Officer Joshua Gray, Sergeant Jessica Humphrey, Sergeant Devon Kimball, and School Resource Officer Danielle Nightingale for greeting our students this morning with high fives and words of encouragement. Check out pics HERE. The Bedford Police Department is also participating in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 27th. Please click HERE for more information.

BOX Tops:
We have collected to date a total of 1,650 box tops which is $165.00 for McKelvie. Please check your cabinets for expiring box tops. November 1st is a popular expiration date. We can’t send in expired box tops for credit. Final pickup of box tops for submission is October 29th. Every box top counts!

Holiday Cards for our Troops:
A big thank you to the McKelvie families who donated blank cards and a hearty well done to our students who made, decorated, and wrote supportive messages in cards during the last two weeks. McKelvie contributed almost 700 cards that will shortly be on their way to deployed locations around the globe where they will brighten the holidays of soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who will be deployed in harm's way through New Year's and beyond. Great job, McKelvie!

Library News:
The McKelvie Library just received a shipment of 55 NEW books! They have all been cataloged and processed! Many of them are in the hands of our McKelvie readers.
The PTG brought Rocky by for a visit! Click HERE to see Rocky reading at the McKelvie Library. He is reading the same book as the Before-School Book Club!
Stay dry and warm this weekend! ~Mrs. Cote

WITCH WAY FUN RUN EVENT UPDATE EMAIL
It looks like the Wicked Witch of the West is playing a cruel trick on us with the weather for the Lurgio Witch Way Fun Run on Saturday, October 27th. Instead of a tornado, we are getting a Nor'easter. In keeping with our theme of more FUN, we have decided to move our fundraiser indoors, which means we have been able to add more games and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

While we won’t be able to trick or trot down County Road, we will be taking our bibbed participants through the school to visit our Halloween-themed pit stops on a journey that culminates in the gymnasium and dining hall with the fun activities of our Witch Way Family Fun Fest. In addition to the costume contest and raffles prizes, we will also have Halloween-themed crafts, inflatable bounce houses, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and so much more!

Schedule of Events:

9:30-10:30 Registration and bib/t-shirt pickup (Media Center)

9:30-11:00 Halloween-themed Pit Stops Open (Lurgio Hallways)

9:30-12:00 Food, Crafts, Activities and Games (Dining Hall and Gym)

10:45 Raffle winners drawn - winners posted and prize pickup (Lurgio Gym)

11:00 Costume Contest winners announced (Lurgio Gym)

11:00-12:00 Food, Crafts, Activities and Games in (Dining Hall and Gym)

We want to thank all our sponsors, participants, and volunteers for their flexibility as we adjust for the unpredictable weather this weekend. We look forward to a great community turnout tomorrow for our annual fundraiser!

BHS Krispy Kreme PROM Fundraiser:

To pre-order a box (a dozen) of Krispy Kreme donuts, please follow the link.

A box is $10.00.

Donuts can be picked up on November 6th, election day, when you come to vote, 7 am-7pm.

Online payment is available through “Send Money to School”. Cash and checks are accepted also.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17LQt0fab4dc0pPMpT6_nBezU6kQrmcxw7xOkvnsyN3c/edit

The Prom Committee thanks you!

PTG News:
GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – Want your gift cards delivered before Hanukkah and Thanksgiving…be sure to get your order in no later thanWEDNESDAY 10/31 (2ND and final order due date is November 29th). A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! To download an order form please click here…Gift Card Order Form. Any orders received after 10/31 will be processed with the 2nd round of orders due on 11/29 and will be delivered before Winter break. For more information about this program, click here… Gift Card Program. HAPPY SHOPPING!

Order by October 31st for Pre-Thanksgiving/Hanukkah Delivery

Order by November 28th for Pre-Christmas Delivery

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE! - Save​ ​​on​ ​new​ ​and​ ​used​ ​winter​ ​sports​ ​equipment​ ​&​ ​apparel! Our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!

Got winter gear and clothing to sell…visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 16, 2018 between 5PM – 8PM. Please note: IF YOU NEED TO PRINT YOUR TAGS ON SITE AT BHS DURING EQUIPMENT DROP OFF THERE WILL BE A $1.00 CHARGE PER TAG.

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! New this year the PTG is excited to offer Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

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 terrific weekend!

Jen

Principal Notes 10.19.18

Dear McKelvie Families~

The weather has certainly changed over the course of this week!  Please make sure your child dresses for the cooler weather.  I strongly recommend labeling your child's belongings such as jackets, gloves, lunch boxes, etc,.  Our lost and found has tripled in size, so if your child is missing something, encourage them to look for it in the cafe.  Parents can look as well.  

The Move-A-Thon is Thursday, October 25th. Fingers crossed for a sunny day!
Next Week is Spirit Week at McKelvie. The schedule is as follows:

Monday - Sports Theme Day: Get in the spirit of moving by wearing your favorite team's colors/jersey.

Tuesday - Wear RED Day: In recognition and celebration of “National Red Ribbon Week” wear RED on Tuesday.

Wednesday - McKelvie Colors Day: We are raising spirit and money for McKelvie, wear BLUE and GOLD if you have McKelvie Pride!

Thursday - Move-A-Thon Day - Wear your NEON YELLOW shirts and get ready to MOVE!

Friday - Rest and Recover: You have all worked hard, wear your comfiest sweats or rock your coolest pajamas.

Move-A-Thon Equipment
The Move-A-Thon is Thursday, October 25th. All students should plan to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes - with their Move-A-Thon shirts - on the day of the Move-A-Thon.

If your child will be using a scooter, ripstick, or skateboard they need to bring in their equipment plus a helmet. If your child will be rollerblading, in addition to their helmet, knee, elbow, and wrist pads are required. A full list of equipment needed for the Move-A-Thon can be found HERE.

If a student is able to fit their Move a Thon equipment in a backpack and/or on their lap in the seat, then they will be allowed to bring it on the bus. However, for equipment that does not fit within this guideline, they will not be able to bring on the bus, this includes scooters and riptsticks.

Non McKelvie Sporting Events:

In speaking with community members as well as the Bedford Police Department, there has been an increasing number of McKelvie students going to High School football games.  Some are going with parents and others are being dropped off.  Please know that there is no staff supervision at these games.  As such, it is important that parents keep an eye on their kids, to ensure they are safely enjoying the game.

Red Ribbon Week: 

Next week (October 23rd - 31st) McKelvie school is participating in National Red Ribbon Week. This year’s theme is: “Life Is Your Journey. Travel Drug Free.” At school, students will engage in activities that promote a drug free and healthy lifestyle - wearing RED on Tuesday, signing the Red Ribbon pledge, High Five Friday with help from the Bedford Police Department, and sporting red bracelets. At home, discuss this topic with your child(ren), and set clear rules about not using illegal drugs. Click HERE for information about how to safeguard and dispose of prescription drugs in your home.

Library News:
Wow! The weather has turned. This is a perfect time of year to snuggle up with a great read! The library is bustling with students checking out great reads and using our Destiny interface to create a collection/reading log! This will be a digital record of the books that they have read during this school year. Be sure to ask your student if he/she has a collection created yet.

A BIG thank you to Janine Muir and the VERY supportive PTG! The book fair Scholastic Dollars have been spent and two new modular standing desks as well as 40 print books and several packages of fun bookmarks were purchased! The modular standing desks are a hit! Almost ALL of the books have already been checked out to McKelvie students and the bookmarks are marking spots in great reads. THANK YOU PTG.

Click HERE to check out our Halloween library friends created with the spines of books.
Have a wonderful weekend! ~Mrs. Cote

Community Action Team Upcoming Drive:
As we near the winter season, Community Action Team would like to assist Families in Transition in Manchester with the donation of gently used coats. Donations will be accepted at McKelvie the week of November 5-9. Is your coat from last winter too small? Consider donating your gently used coat to Mckelvie so we can pass it on to children in need. Thank You!

Box Tops: 

We have collected to date a total of 1,554 box tops which is $155.40 for McKelvie. We are 15.5% of the way to our goal. Ask your neighbors and friends for their box tops too. Every little bit helps. If you have a minute, try out the Box Top 4 Education App on your phone. A quick photo of your receipt and those “BONUS” box tops are submitted. Just be sure to select McKelvie as your school. KEEP COLLECTING AND SUBMITTING!

PTG News:
ANNUAL GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER: A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! For every gift card you buy, a percentage of the value of the card is donated by the sponsoring retailer to our schools while 100% of the value of the card that you purchased is available for you to spend! Order forms will be sent home with children in grades K-8 by October 19th. For those students attending BHS, or for those who would like to download an order form… Gift Card Order Form. For more program information click HERE

We offer 2 order/delivery dates:

Order by October 31st for Pre-Thanksgiving/Hanukkah Delivery

Order by November 28th for Pre-Christmas Delivery

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE! - The Bedford PTG is proud to announce our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!

Visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 16, 2018 between 5PM – 8PM. Please note: IF YOU NEED TO PRINT YOUR TAGS ON SITE AT BHS DURING EQUIPMENT DROP OFF THERE WILL BE A $1.00 CHARGE PER TAG.

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! New this year the PTG is excited to offer Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

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!

As always, please call or email with questions or concerns!

Jen Asdot