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LURGIO NEWS
January 26, 2018
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Dear Students and Parents,
In these weekly notes I usually like to highlight the positive activities and great achievements of our students, but I have from time to time found it necessary to share information regarding the more risky behavior in which adolescents can sometimes engage. Such is the unfortunate case today, as this week I have heard a number of reports that some Lurgio students been experimenting with vaping.
Vaping is the relatively new phenomenon of inhaling the vapor released when liquid--often candy-flavored and nicotine-laced--is turned into gas using a “vape pen” or other device. One particularly problematic aspect of this habit is that while some dangers (like those inherent in any consumption of nicotine) are well understood, other long-term detriments of vaping are not fully known.
In response to this situation, and in an effort to help educate our community about vaping, our school resource officers, Bill “Spike” Donohue and Danielle Nightengale, teamed up with Dr. Joseph Hou to give a presentation in the BeBold Speaker Series (click here for the BCTV recording).
While the note this week may not be immediately uplifting, I hope that you find it helpful in talking with your teens about vaping.
Sincerely,
Ed
Important Dates
Jan. 31 (Wednesday)
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8th Grade Parent-Teacher Conferences (Night 2)
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Feb. 6 (Tuesday)
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BSD Budget Deliberative Session - 6PM in the BHS Theater
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Feb. 14 (Wednesday)
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Feb. 19 (Monday) to
Feb. 23 (Friday)
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RAL Spirit Week
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Feb. 23 (Friday)
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RAL Read-a-Thon Fundraiser
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Feb. 26 (Monday) to
Mar. 2 (Friday)
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February Break - No School
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Mar. 15 (Thursday)
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SAVE THE DATE - Grandparent’s Day
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Cub of the Week
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 the “Cub of the Week.”
This week’s Cub is Emily Walker. Emily is a respectful and conscientious student who has been very helpful to classmates and teachers alike. She brings a positive and friendly attitude to Lurgio every day. Congratulations Emily! Thank you for all you do to make Lurgio a positive school community!
New News
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Save the Date - Grandparents Day March 15
Ross A. Lurgio’s Annual Grandparents & Senior Citizen Visitation Day is planned for Thursday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m. Guests will be treated to a dress rehearsal of the play High School Musical followed by tours of the school and a lite luncheon sponsored by the Bedford PTG will take place in the library. More details and pre-registration forms to follow.
Bedford School District Deliberative Session February 6
All registered voters in Bedford are invited to participate in the Bedford School District Deliberative Session on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Bedford High School Theater. Voters will discuss the Bedford School Board's Warrant, which includes the proposed budget and a special article that would authorize an Energy Efficiency Feasibility Study of all six schools in the district. There is also a Citizen’s Petition Warrant Article regarding school lunch trays. The voters will either affirm or revise the School Board Warrant at this meeting. For reference, here is the full budget webpage.
Weekly Features
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Last Day of School Update
We have had five school cancellations this year, so the current last day of school is Wednesday, June 20.
Book Buzz
This morning at Books for Breakfast, the students were really buzzing about these great books.
Calvin M. from 8 West:
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I just finished Eragon by Christopher Paolini and it's great. I want to read the next one in the series. The antagonist chases Razak that killed his father putting into motion all the action scenes. Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy, until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a danger. If you like a fast paced action story, this is for you.
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Students were also buzzing about Runaway's Gold by Hopkinton, NH author Emilie Burack who will be a signing books at Books for Breakfast later this year:
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In Runaway's Gold, it is 1842, and Christopher Robertson’s family lives a difficult life as “crofters,” farmers and fishermen so in debt to the landowner that they have no hope of ever breaking free. To make matters worse, Christopher also lives under the thumb of his morally questionable father and devious brother. When his brother frames him for the theft of their father’s secret bag of coins, Christopher must leave his home and embark on a journey across the island to return the coins and clear his name. It’s a journey that takes twists and turns, including stops in prison, on a smuggler’s ship, and at the house of a beautiful girl—and it ends with him escaping to a new life in America, which has dangers of its own.
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Guidance Corner
This week, ask your child how they feel valued. What have they enjoyed doing that has made their home, family, school, or community better? What about it did they enjoy?
RAL Guidance Counselor, Donna LaRue, MA, MLADC, LCMHC posts a weekly, helpful parenting newsletter article, as well as other relevant material on her website. This week she focuses on the 40 Developmental Assets, A Profile of your Youth. In this document you will find not only a list of the assets, but also the results of the 2014 survey. Check out Ms. LaRue’s web page for past ‘Asset Newsletters’ by clicking here.
PTG Corner
Panera & PTG
Take a night off from cooking and join us at our Bedford PTG Night at Panera on Thursday February 1st. Bring your Panera February Flyer anytime between 4-8pm to the Panera at Colby Court and enjoy a night out. Thanks for supporting your Bedford PTG!
Barnes and Noble Days with Bedford PTG – THIS WEEKEND! January 26th - 28th join us at the Barnes and Noble Manchester location! Go to Bedford PTG Barnes & Noble to see check the schedule of events. Come and look at the many art projects from all Bedford Schools, listen to the performance by the McKelvie music department and listen to stories read by Bedford’s elementary teachers. A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit our schools!
Yankee Candle
Our Yankee Candle fundraiser starts February 2nd! Full color brochures have come home in backpacks (K-6) or are available in the front offices at Lurgio and BHS. Visit Bedford PTG Yankee Candle for more information and to order online to have it ship directly to your home, 40% of sales go back to the PTG!
Reminders
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2018 Coed Volleyball - Tryouts Begin February 5
Coed Volleyball tryouts will begin on February 5 after school in the Lurgio Gym. If your student plans on participating, please click [HERE] to sign-up. Students must turn in their completed paperwork to Coach Busch prior to tryouts. Students must have all their paperwork completed in order to participate on February 5. Please click [HERE] to access the mandatory paperwork.
BHS Boys and Girls Hockey Teams Meet and Greet
If your child is interested in meeting the BHS Boys and Girls Varsity Hockey teams, please click HERE for more information.
Attention 8th Grade Students and Parents
BHS is beginning the process of building next year’s master schedule. Below are some dates to be aware of while preparing your students for 9th grade:
- All teacher recommendations completed in PowerSchool - January 21st
- 8th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences - 23rd & 31st
- “Course Selection Info Night” - February 1st in BHS Theater at 6:00PM
- Course request portal open to all - the afternoon of February 2nd through the afternoon of February 9th
We will be providing a great deal of information in the weeks to come. Please continue to read the Lurgio News to keep up-to-date with the registration process for incoming freshmen.
Parent Pick-Up
Please exercise caution and courtesy when picking up your students at the end of the day. The dismissal time is a bit hectic. While the greater majority of parents have been very respectful, we have had a few incidents reckless driving and the use profane language and gestures. I ask that everyone please abide by the campus speed limit and be very aware of our student pedestrians. Also, please understand that our duty teachers are at the dismissal lines in order to keep our students safe, so I ask that you treat them with deference as they do this very important job. Thank you in advance for your understanding and compliance with this request.
Softball Winter Workouts
Winter workouts for softball will begin on Saturday, January 6th and continue weekly through mid-March. The workouts will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Anyone interested in playing softball in the spring is invited to attend. The workouts will include throwing, fielding, pitching, catching and hitting drills. Please make sure to bring a bat, glove, sneakers and plenty of water. For additional information contact Softball Coach Chris Lemay at 603-674-7164 or e-mail lemaynh@comcast.net.
National History Bee
Lurgio Middle School is again offering students in grades 7 and 8 an opportunity to participate in the National History Bee. The National History Bee is an exciting academic competition designed to motivate and reward students for studying history! If you are a student who loves history and enjoys academic competition, here is your opportunity to combine the two! Click here to access more information.
Lurgio Tech Corner Update
Over the past few weeks, we have noticed an increase in the number of students who are not being prepared with their chromebooks. Many are forgetting to charge their chromebooks or forgetting their chromebooks at home.
We would love your help! Please help your kids come up with a system/plan to charge their chromebooks every night and to bring them to school every day.
