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LURGIO NEWS
March 30, 2018
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Dear Parents,
Last evening our students were the stars of the show as the Lurgio Band and Chorus gave a spectacular performance in celebration of the Music in our School Month of March. Kudos to our student musicians, and their wonderful directors, Ms. Beland, Mrs. Devino, and Ms. Mattson. I would also like to thank the wonderful parent volunteers and BHS students that greeted our audience and served concessions. All in all, it was great night.
Ed Joyce
Important Dates
Apr. 2 (Monday)
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Track & Field Begins
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Apr. 4 (Wednesday)
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7th Grade Parent Conferences
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Apr. 6 (Friday)
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Midnight Madness (7:00 PM to Midnight)
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Apr. 23 (Monday) to
Apr. 27 (Friday)
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Spring Vacation - NO SCHOOL
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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 Jeremy Rioux. Jeremy is a kind friend, and he’s always helpful to his classmates. He epitomizes the principles of respect for others, self, and school. Thanks, Jeremy, for being such a positive part of our school community.
New News
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Midnight Madness April 6
We would like to invite all students to our annual Midnight Madness indoor extravaganza. Each year we convert our full BHS/RAL gymnasium into a massive indoor playground with inflatable obstacle courses, a mechanical bull, and much, much more. The cost is $20, which includes a $5 snack card. Additional snack cards can be purchased for $5 each. Pizza, cotton candy, snow cones, water and popcorn will be available for purchase. We will also be showing movies in our dining hall.
Finally, we are partnering with the PTG to get parent volunteers for this event. Here is the link to the SignUp Genius. If you can help for part or all of the night, which runs 7:00 PM to midnight, we can use all the support we can get.
TSA Spring Conference
On March 22 and 23, 15 Lurgio students attended the Technology Student Association State Spring Conference in Bartlett, NH. Students competed in a variety of events such as: Leadership Strategies, Structural Engineering, Flight, Promotional Marketing, Dragster Design, Junior Solar Sprint, and many other events. The Lurgio students did extremely well, garnishing 3 first place trophies, 2 second place trophies, and 1 third place trophy. The eighth graders hope to continue TSA at Bedford High School; and Ashvita Girish was elected as our State Reporter and will serve as a State Officer for the 2018-2019 school year. Congratulations to all!
2018-19 School Calendar
The School Board has approved the 2018-19 School Calendar. Please note that there is a substantial change for 2018-19. The district will shift from tracking days to tracking hours. As a result, the last day of school for 2018-19 will be no later than June 13 and could be as early as June 6. The first five snow days, if needed, will be made up by students at the end of the year. Any snow days beyond five days will not need to be made up by students. This should bring some more predictability to the end of the year for families.
Screenagers - Wednesday April 4 at 6 PM
In case you missed it or want to bring your spouse or friend, there will be another screening of Screenagers this Wednesday, April 4th at 6 PM in the St. Elizabeth’s gymnasium. This event will be hosted by the McKelvie guidance team, and they look forward to seeing many community members there.
Weekly Features
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Book Buzz
With opening day this week, everyone is buzzing about baseball. Get your hands on these two great books and play ball!
Tim Green and Derek Jeter co-wrote wrote The Baseball Genius:
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This is a story about a boy whose bad idea gets him in trouble. But there is a twist!
Jalen DeLuca loves baseball. Unfortunately his dad can’t afford to keep him on the travel team. His dad runs a diner and makes enough to cover the bills, but there isn’t enough to cover any extras. So Jalen decides to take matters into his own hands and he sneaks into the home of the New York Yankee’s star second baseman, James Yager, and steals a couple of balls from his personal batting cage. He knows that if he can sell them, he’ll be able to keep himself on the team.
But like the best-laid plans—or in this case the worst!—Jalen’s scheme goes wrong when Yager catches him. But Jalen has a secret: his baseball genius. He can analyze and predict almost exactly what a pitcher is going to do with his next pitch. He can’t quite explain how he knows, he just knows. And after proving to Yager that he really can do this, using a televised game and predicting pitch after pitch with perfect accuracy, the two agree to a deal. Jalen will help Yager out of his batting slump and Yager won’t press charges. However, when he begins to suspect that the team’s general manager has his own agenda, Jalen’s going to need his friends and his unusual baseball talent to save not only Yager’s career, but his own good name.
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Tim Green's book Force Out is about two competitive best friends:
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Joey and Zach have always been best friends. They’re also two of the best baseball players in their league, and shoo-ins for the all-star team at the end of the season. Their dream is to play together on the Center State select team, and they will do anything to help each other get there.
So when Zach is forced to go on an extra-credit field trip that would make him miss the championship game and his chances to move on, Joey comes up with a risky plan to bail him out. Everything should be fine—as long as no one finds out what they did. Then the unthinkable happens: The boys learn there’s only one open spot on the select team. Suddenly Joey and Zach go from being best friends to biggest rivals, and Joey has to decide his next move. He can play the biggest game of his life, or he can use their secret to force Zach out. How far should Joey go to win?Try Tim Green's book Force Out is about two competitive best friends:
Joey and Zach have always been best friends. They’re also two of the best baseball players in their league, and shoo-ins for the all-star team at the end of the season. Their dream is to play together on the Center State select team, and they will do anything to help each other get there.
So when Zach is forced to go on an extra-credit field trip that would make him miss the championship game and his chances to move on, Joey comes up with a risky plan to bail him out. Everything should be fine—as long as no one finds out what they did. Then the unthinkable happens: The boys learn there’s only one open spot on the select team. Suddenly Joey and Zach go from being best friends to biggest rivals, and Joey has to decide his next move. He can play the biggest game of his life, or he can use their secret to force Zach out. How far should Joey go to win?
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Guidance Corner
This week's article about the Asset "Youth Programs" gives great suggestions regarding the limits and balance we help teens establish as they find opportunities to explore activities that interest them. Click here to read this week's article.
RAL Guidance Counselor, Donna LaRue, MA, MLADC, LCMHC posts a weekly, helpful parenting newsletter article, as well as other relevant material on her website. Check out Ms. LaRue’s web page for past ‘Asset Newsletters’ by clicking here.
Lurgio Tech Corner Update
Has your son/daughter damaged or lost their chromebook charger? Did you know that the Tech Corner sells N21, N22, and N23 chromebook chargers? If you would like to purchase an additional or replacement charger, see us in the Tech Corner cost is $24 (checks payable to Bedford School District).
Please remind your son/daughter to charge their chromebook every night!
PTG Corner
Color Blast Registration Now Open
This year our route is shorter and great for everyone in your family! Our 2018 Color Blast is scheduled for Sunday, June 3rd at 9:30AM. Click here to register and visit our Color Blast Fun Run website for event details including sponsorship and volunteering opportunities. Join us for a colorful day of fun in support of the Bedford PTG and the Bedford School District!
Scholastic Book Fair Is Coming
Scholastic Book Fair Paws for Books…Come. Stay. Read a Great Tale will take place April 2nd-5th at all elementary and McKelvie schools.
Yankee Candle - Online Extension Until May 15
Thank you to all who participated in the Yankee Candle Fundraiser. If you missed it, no need to worry! We are extending the fundraiser online until May 15th. Candles make a great gift for Easter, Mother's Day or any fun Spring gathering! Click here and enter 999965479 in the Group # Box to shop.
*** 40% of sales go back to the schools! ***
Amazon Smile Promotion
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for someone else, 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. Beginning TODAY, Amazon is TRIPLING THE DONATION AMOUNT to 1.5% when customers make their FIRST eligible smile.amazon.com purchase from March 12th - 31st. For additional details about the promotion, visit the promotion detail page.
Panera & PTG
Take a night off from cooking and join us at our Bedford PTG Night at Panera (Colby Court) on Thursday, April 5th anytime between 4-8pm. Be sure to bring your Panera Flyer with you.
Reminders
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Yearbook Order Time!
Online sales will be open Friday, March 16th until Friday, April 13th.
To placed online orders:
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Click on the Buy Student's Yearbook link in the upper right corner.
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Search for Lurgio
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Enter Your Student's last name and select your student from the list. If your student does not appear, follow the instructions on the screen to add them.
Cash or check orders will be collected in homeroom Monday, March 27 through Tuesday, April 4. Order forms will be sent home with students on Friday, March 23.
Questions? Contact Donna Dennis (dennisd@sau25.net)
Gsuite Information for Parents
Some of our parents have asked for an explanation of our Gsuite, the tools within Chrome our students now use for much of their school work. Our technology teachers have developed this Gsuite Information for Parents. For parents/guardians who are interested in seeing the work of their child, just ask your son/daughter to log in with their account or provide you with their password to showcase the work completed.
BHS Prom Fundraiser Part 2
If you would like to pre-order a box of Krispy Kreme donuts please follow this link: Krispy Kreme Prom Fundraiser Orders can be picked up before or after school Friday, March 30th at BHS or at March Madness in the BHS gym on Saturday, March 31.
Last Day of School now June 20
The Superintendent announced at Monday's Board Meeting that the last day of school for students is currently June 20. He had a conversation with the NHDOE about the two days we missed school due to the Halloween wind storm this year. Given the circumstances of the storm and our school calendar, we will not have to have students make up those two days at the end of the year.
Spring Sports Information
Please click [HERE] to view the information letter regarding Lurgio spring sports. This letter may also be accessed through the athletics page on the Lurgio website.
A Note from the Ross A. Lurgio Kitchen
Eating breakfast at school helps children perform better. Studies show that children who eat breakfast regularly are less likely to be overweight and have a better quality of nutrient intake.
We serve breakfast daily at Ross Lurgio Middle School between 8:15-8:50 am.
A complete Grab N Go breakfast is offered for $1.25. Students may use their lunch account to purchase a grab n go breakfast.
Options include: Breakfast sandwiches, whole grain muffins, bagels and pancakes, just to name a few.
All breakfasts include a variety of fresh fruit and low-fat milk.
