Friday, September 24, 2021

Lurgio News for September 24, 2021

 

LURGIO NEWS

September 24, 2021


Dear Lurgio Families,


This week at Lurgio, we had three students test positive with COVID-19. When a positive case is confirmed, we alert, through an email, parents of students that are in classes, on the bus, or have had close contact with the student who tested positive.


While we require students to stay home when they have tested positive for COVID-19, we are also finding that students are missing school when they exhibit illness, including potential symptoms of COVID-19, while they wait for the results of a PCR test. Because it takes a bit of time to get the results on most PCR tests, those students are missing a few days of school at a minimum. In an effort to support all our students that are out of school due to illness, I would like to highlight a couple ways that we can help our students keep up with their schooling.  


If students are well enough to do school work, they should access their school Google accounts.  In the Google suite, students can access their Google Classrooms for each of their classes.  Teachers use the Google suite to distribute handouts, assignments and other documents to their students.


Even with the documents and handouts for their classes, students might still struggle with their missed schoolwork. A great way for your students to get the help they need from their teachers is to email them.  Sometimes a quick email back is all a student needs to get going on their missed work. Othertimes, the teacher may develop a different plan for the student to focus on priority assignments and scheduling times to meet up when the student returns to school. Please know that the entire staff and I want your student to be as successful as possible. 


Sincerely,


Ed


Important Dates


Sept. 28 (Tues)

Breakfast with Guidance (9-10am) - see New News Item below

Oct. 4-6 (Mon-Wed)

8th Grade Cardigan Trip (Pods 8N & 8W)

Oct 6-8 (Wed-Fri)

8th Grade Cardigan Trip (Pods 8S & 8E)

Oct. 11 (Mon)

Columbus Day - NO SCHOOL

Oct. 12 (Tues)

Teacher Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL



New News


Cub of the Week

The Cub of the Week is back. Each week, teachers nominate students for the Cub of the Week Award. Nominated students are those who have shown exceptional kindness, tolerance, and respect during the week. Each Friday, the Lurgio administration and guidance staff will review all nominees and will select the “Cub of the Week.” We had a bit of a technical glitch to start the year, but we are now up and running and would like to share three weeks worth of winners. Let the celebrations of outstanding behavior begin!


This week, we are celebrating four Lurgio students who went above and beyond in our school community:


Brielyn Klicker did not hesitate to invite a student she didn't know to join her table in the dining hall. What a great act of kindness. Keep up the good work, Brie! 


Jillian Russell and Addison Williams noticed that a student in their class was having trouble finding a partner. Even though they had already found classmates to work with, they offered to partner with this student. Your kindness and selflessness did not go unnoticed!


Connor Flaherty took another student under his wing who was having a difficult time during a compass activity in social studies class and helped that student out without being asked. This was a great example of Connor’s leadership.



Reminders


Breakfast with Guidance


The Guidance staff will be hosting quarterly breakfasts for parents of Lurgio Middle School students.  Our first event on September 28 is titled “Welcome to Lurgio”.  We hope this informal get-together will offer parents an opportunity to gather together and chat about how things are going for your child here at Lurgio.  We will be available to answer any questions or point you in the right direction. Please join us for coffee, muffins and conversation in the Lurgio Dining Hall from 9am-10am on Tuesday September 28.


Masks on the Bus

This is a reminder to all families of bus riders: per CDC order, all persons riding public transportation (including school bus transportation) 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.


Dropoff/Pick Up Procedures

When dropping off students in the parent dropoff/pickup area in the morning, please use caution. By keeping your speed low and pulling over to the yellow curbline to the right of the lot, we will greatly increase the safety of our students. I thank you in advance for your help. 


Clubs and Cocurriculars at Lurgio

At Lurgio, we have a variety of clubs for students to join.  Students will hear the details on the morning and afternoon announcements. You can find our weekly cocurricular schedule HERE.

 

Destination Imagination

The Bedford School District is proud to offer Destination Imagination (Bedford DI) as an extra curricular program in all of our schools. Registration is now open and anyone interested should complete the application here. For more information on What is DI/Covid-19 guidelines. Registration closes Oct 1. Contact Marie Russell, DI Coordinator, with questions. 



School Attendance

This is just a reminder that parents can email their student’s school attendance to ralattendance@bedfordnhk12.net. Parents should report absences through this email address or by calling the school at 603.310.9100.


It is important that when you contact the attendance office via email or phone, you give a reason (sickness, travel, etc.). If we do not have a reason for a student’s absence it is our policy that the school nurse will call home. 


Weekly Features


Athletics Corner


Athletic Schedules


Please refer to the athletics calendar for the weekly schedules including practice and games. You can find all game schedules here


Transportation Update

We are two weeks into the season and we continue to have transportation challenges. The Transportation Form has been working quite well, affording us the opportunity to travel to away games. Please continue to complete the form for each away contest. 

As a reminder, student-athletes are dismissed at 2:30p for all away games. Please do not arrive earlier as too many dismissals will inundate Ms. Cronin and Ms. Fitzgerald in the Main Office. Instead, I wanted to share with you two options for pick-up. In lieu of arriving earlier than needed, you might find that parking in the High School’s Junior Lot or at Riley Field will allow for a much smoother and less congested pick-up. 

Student-Athletes would be dismissed from the middle school and use the paved pathway from the Senior (upper) lot to the Junior (lower) lot, or continue on via the cross-walk to Riley Field, where they would meet their transportation. Or course, you are more than welcome to continue meeting them outside our main entrance. 

As always, I appreciate your patience, understanding, and flexibility. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me. 



Guidance Corner


Breakfast with Guidance


The Guidance staff will be hosting quarterly breakfasts for parents of Lurgio Middle School students.  Our first event on September 28 is titled “Welcome to Lurgio”.  We hope this informal get-together will offer parents an opportunity to gather together and chat about how things are going for your child here at Lurgio.  We will be available to answer any questions or point you in the right direction. Please join us for coffee, muffins and conversation in the Lurgio Dining Hall from 9am-10am on Tuesday September 28.


Library Corner

Students, do you have an appetite for reading?  The Booked for Breakfast Club is starting Thursday, September 30th 8:00-8:30am in the RAL Library.  We share new book ideas, discuss new authors, and share book trailers. We also have book raffles!  Please bring your breakfast and join us to see what this book club is all about.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Detwiler in the library detwilera@sau25.net or Mrs. Schoedinger in the Reading Specialist's room schoedingerk@sau25.net.

 

Book Buzz - Issue #4

Visit https://bit.ly/RALnewbooks to check out more!

 

Lurgio Tech Corner

Students are reminded to bring their charged chromebooks to school daily and to visit the Tech Corner in the back of the Lurgio Media Center if they are having issues with them. 


Chromebook Insurance Renewal Information

If you are looking to renew your chromebook insurance for 21-22, BSD has contracted with Worth Ave Group for insurance coverage.  Please click on the link to purchase your insurance renewal for 21-22. Note the deadline is September 30, 2021.  Note: Chromebooks purchased through the Bedford School District this fall include one year of insurance through Worth Ave Group.


PTG Corner 

   

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 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.


PTG Community Events Volunteer Opportunities

The PTG has several planning committees that would love to have new members.


Color Blast Fun Run Committee: Get in on the colorful fun and be part of planning this amazing community event!! Color Blast is looking for anyone that might be interested in being part of the planning committee. The committee meets monthly starting in October and more frequently closer to the event which is scheduled for Sunday, May 22nd.


If you are interested in any of these committees please email 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.


Meadow Farms Gifts, Wrap, and More

Bringing you quality gift wrap, unique gifts, home & kitchen items, gourmet food, Kringle Candles and more. 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 8-22.


Friday, September 17, 2021

Lurgio News for September 17, 2021

 

LURGIO NEWS

September 17, 2021


Dear Lurgio Families,


What a great week! For the past five days, Lurgio has been humming with activity before, during and after school now that instruction, learning, clubs, sports, and activities are in full swing. As I circulate the building and speak with students and staff, they share that they are happy to be back in school, but also very tired. The start of school is always an adjustment, I wish us all a restful, recharging weekend.


Sincerely,


Ed


Important Dates


Sept. 21 (Tues)

8th Grade Cardigan Chaperone Night (6-7pm)

Sept. 28 (Tues)

Breakfast with Guidance (9-10am) - see New News Item below

Oct. 4-6 (Mon-Wed)

8th Grade Cardigan Trip (Pods 8N & 8W)

Oct 6-8 (Wed-Fri)

8th Grade Cardigan Trip (Pods 8S & 8E)

Oct. 11 (Mon)

Columbus Day - NO SCHOOL

Oct. 12 (Tues)

Teacher Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL



New News


Breakfast with Guidance


The Guidance staff will be hosting quarterly breakfasts for parents of Lurgio Middle School students.  Our first event on September 28 is titled “Welcome to Lurgio”.  We hope this informal get-together will offer parents an opportunity to gather together and chat about how things are going for your child here at Lurgio.  We will be available to answer any questions or point you in the right direction. Please join us for coffee, muffins and conversation in the Lurgio Dining Hall from 9am-10am on Tuesday September 28.





Reminders


Masks on the Bus

This is a reminder to all families of bus riders: per CDC order, all persons riding public transportation (including school bus transportation) 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.


Dropoff/Pick Up Procedures

When dropping off students in the parent dropoff/pickup area in the morning, please use caution. By keeping your speed low and pulling over to the yellow curbline to the right of the lot, we will greatly increase the safety of our students. I thank you in advance for your help. 


Cardigan Mountain Experience - Grade 8 Students/Families


Chaperones

An information night for Cardigan chaperones will be held on Tuesday, September 21. Chaperones have been sent an email with specific information for the trip. Thank you so much for the continued community support of this fantastic program!


Trip Details and Registration

You can find information and registration instructions for this year’s trip HERE. Trip registrations are due no later than TODAY. If you have specific questions or concerns relating to your student’s medical condition and the trip, please reach out to Ms. Chessie in the Health Office or to your student’s guidance counselor.



Clubs and Cocurriculars at Lurgio

At Lurgio, we have a variety of clubs for students to join.  Students will hear the details on the morning and afternoon announcements. You can find our weekly cocurricular schedule HERE.

 

Destination Imagination

The Bedford School District is proud to offer Destination Imagination (Bedford DI) as an extra curricular program in all of our schools. Registration is now open and anyone interested should complete the application here. For more information on What is DI/Covid-19 guidelines. Registration closes Oct 1. Contact Marie Russell, DI Coordinator, with questions. 

 



School Attendance

This is just a reminder that parents can email their student’s school attendance to ralattendance@bedfordnhk12.net. Parents should report absences through this email address or by calling the school at 603.310.9100.


It is important that when you contact the attendance office via email or phone, you give a reason (sickness, travel, etc.). If we do not have a reason for a student’s absence it is our policy that the school nurse will call home. 


Weekly Features


Athletics Corner


Athletic Schedules


Our athletic schedules are now posted on the athletics website. Please refer to the athletics calendar for the weekly schedules including practice and games. You can find all game schedules here


Transportation Update


Throughout the Fall we may not be able to provide bus transportation to select away games. In the event of those conflicts, we will allow student-athletes to ride with a parent to and from the game, provided the Transportation Form is completed and submitted before the start of Homeroom.


Sports Photos


Team sports photos will be on Friday, September 17 at 3:30p. Team and individual photos will take place in the Lurgio Gymnasium. 

Please reach out to our Athletic Director, Mr. Durant, if you have any questions. 


Guidance Corner


Breakfast with Guidance


The Guidance staff will be hosting quarterly breakfasts for parents of Lurgio Middle School students.  Our first event on September 28 is titled “Welcome to Lurgio”.  We hope this informal get-together will offer parents an opportunity to gather together and chat about how things are going for your child here at Lurgio.  We will be available to answer any questions or point you in the right direction. Please join us for coffee, muffins and conversation in the Lurgio Dining Hall from 9am-10am on Tuesday September 28.


Health Office information for 2021-2022 School Year


From Lurgio School Nurse, Ms. Chessie (chessiee@bedfordnhk12.net):

 

Dear Parents, 

 

I hope you and your families had a great summer!  I'm looking forward to meeting your students next week!  As a reminder for 7th Grade students, the TDAP vaccine is required before the start of school. Please reach out to me if you have any questions/concerns regarding immunizations.  We also request an updated physical be turned in if you have not done so yet.

 

Please feel free to come by to drop off any medication, epipens or inhalers with the required plans/MD orders that your student will need for the 2021-22 school year. Please give me a call so we can arrange a time to meet.  

 

If your student has had the COVID-19 vaccine and you are willing to share a copy of their vaccine record, please email a copy of the front of the card to chessiee@bedfordnhk12.net

 

Thank you so much, 

 

Evelyn Chessie RN

Karen Freedman RN    


Library Corner

Stop by the library and check out the new books on display in the window and on the "Look What's New" section.  Check out the Book Buzz below.

 

Booked for Breakfast Club 

The Booked for Breakfast Club will be starting in the library September 30th at 8am.  It is a drop in Book Club for students who love to read!  Bring your breakfast and we will chat about new books, favorite authors, and new genres.  We will meet every Thursday. We can't wait to meet you!

 

Any questions? Email the school librarian Mrs. Detwiler detwilera@sau25.net

 

Book Buzz - Issue #3

 

Lurgio Tech Corner

Students are reminded to bring their charged chromebooks to school daily and to visit the Tech Corner in the back of the Lurgio Media Center if they are having issues with them. 


Chromebook Insurance Renewal Information

If you are looking to renew your chromebook insurance for 21-22, BSD has contracted with Worth Ave Group for insurance coverage.  Please click on the link to purchase your insurance renewal for 21-22. Note the deadline is September 30, 2021.  Note: Chromebooks purchased through the Bedford School District this fall include one year of insurance through Worth Ave Group.


Chromebooks Available for Purchase

We still have a limited number of chromebooks for purchase (HP G8 Education Version).  Cost is $236 and includes one year of insurance through Worth Ave Group.  If you are interested in purchasing one of these devices, please contact Donna Dennis dennisd@sau25.net.


PTG Corner 

   

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 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.


PTG Community Events Volunteer Opportunities

The PTG has several planning committees that would love to have new members.

Ski , Skate and More Sale Committee: 


The Ski, Skate and More Sale is scheduled for Saturday, November 20. The planning committee will start meeting next week.


Color Blast Fun Run Committee: Get in on the colorful fun and be part of planning this amazing community event!! Color Blast is looking for anyone that might be interested in being part of the planning committee. The committee meets monthly starting in October and more frequently closer to the event which is scheduled for Sunday, May 22nd.


If you are interested in any of these committees please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.


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.