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LURGIO NEWS
March 9, 2018
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Dear Parents,
What a storm! March certainly roared in like a lion this week, but let’s hope she converts to her more lamblike ways soon so we can get some full weeks of school in as we round out the heart of the school year. Speaking of full weeks, this is just a quick reminder that next week is not one for students. All school faculty will have a workshop day on Tuesday, and all residents are invited to BHS to vote on the school budget and warrants (see news item). I’ll be there, and I hope to see you too!
Sincerely,
Ed Joyce
Important Dates
Mar. 9 (Friday)
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RAL School Dance 6:00pm-9:00pm
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Mar. 13 (Tuesday)
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NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workshop Day and Town Voting (BHS)
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Mar. 15 (Thursday)
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Grandparents’ Day
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Mar. 16 (Friday)
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RAL Play “High School Musical” - BHS Theater 7:00pm
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Mar. 17 (Saturday)
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RAL Play “High School Musical” - BHS Theater 2:00pm & 7:00pm
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Mar. 23 (Friday)
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Lurgio’s Got Talent - BHS Theater
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Mar. 27 (Tuesday)
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6th-7th Grade Course Registration Info Night (RAL Dining Hall)
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Mar. 28 (Wednesday)
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BE BOLD & PTG sponsored event 7:00pm-8:15pm BHS Theater
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Mar. 30 (Thursday)
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Music in Our Schools Concert - BHS Theater 7:00pm
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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 Sean Greene. Sean is a great student and athlete here at Lurgio. He is commended for being very inclusive, kind, and empathetic to a fellow classmate in his Phys. Ed. class. Congratulations Sean! Thank you for helping to make Lurgio a great place to be!
New News
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The Lurgio Players present Disney’s High School Musical Junior
The Lurgio Players will present Disney’s High School Musical Junior in the BHS theater Friday, March 16th at 7pm and Saturday March 17th at 2 and 7pm. The 7th and 8th grade cast comprises 47 students led by Director Laurel Devino. High School Musical Jr. is the story of basketball jock Troy Bolton and the brainy Gabriella Montez who, after meeting at a karaoke party, decide to shatter school norms by auditioning together for a musical. Sharpay and Ryan Evans, the theater twins, strike back at their new rivals and the whole school is thrown into chaos by the threat to their “Status Quo.” Watch Troy and Gabriella battle to win the part, and win over their friends, in the theatrical adaptation of the award winning movie High School Musical! TICKETS can be purchased at the door or in advance at http://seatyourself.biz/
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.
Improving our Attendance Practice
The district has tightened up our attendance practices this year. This is because many absences can make it challenging for a student to be successful in school. There has been an unintended (but very real) consequence to this change. Some families have shared with us that our approach has felt insensitive. I want to make it clear that there are times when students need to be out of school -- it could be for medical reasons, a family loss, or (especially this year) the flu. At the same time, we still need to be proactive with families about the impact of absences. So, if a student is absent for 10 days in one year, the school will continue to contact the parent/guardian to make sure we understand the challenges the family is facing. If a student reaches 15 days absent, the school will arrange a meeting to develop a plan (if one is not already in place) to help the student and family manage those underlying challenges. While our new practice will remain in place, we will work hard to communicate more clearly AND sensitively. - Sincerely, Chip McGee
Discussing Substance Abuse in our Community
These are two truly excellent community discussions on substance abuse. They were hosted by BeBold at their regular speaker series. If you could not attend, you might be interested in watching the videos. All of these discussions (and a lot more) is available on the BCTV website.
School District Vote on March 13
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, March 13. Polls are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm at
Bedford High School in the gymnasium.
- Voters will select two people for open Board seats.
- Voters will decide whether to proceed with an energy efficiency feasibility study.
- Voters will decide whether to support the district operating budget for 2018-19.
- A citizen's petition article asks voters to decide whether to fund a switch from Styrofoam lunch trays to compost-able lunch trays.
More information can be found HERE.
Bedford High School Special Education Parent Information Night
The Bedford High School special education department is hosting a parent information night for parents of students transitioning to the high school with an IEP.
This is meant to provide an overview of what special education supports and services can look like in the high school setting. Also, a representative for each specialized program will be providing an overview and hold question and answer sessions.
BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
MARCH 29, 2018
6:30-7:30 PM
Weekly Features
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Last Day of School Update
We have had seven school cancellations this year, so the current last day of school is Friday, June 22.
Book Buzz
Our Book Buzz today is from Tucker in 8-East:
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I'm reading chuck Wendig's Star Wars Aftermath, and it is really for anyone who loves science fiction, watches and loves Star Wars movies, or reads any of the Star Wars series. this is so interesting to read because it is not following one main character but rather follows the lives and welfare of the whole Star Wars galaxy. You follow six people and each chapter also has these interesting interludes that break off from the story to explain how the rebel soldiers are doing. I love that part. Determined to preserve the Empire’s power, the surviving Imperial elite are converging on Akiva for a top-secret emergency summit—to consolidate their forces and rally for a counterstrike. But they haven’t reckoned on Norra and her newfound allies—her technical-genius son, a Zabrak bounty hunter, and a reprobate Imperial defector—who are prepared to do whatever they must to end the Empire’s oppressive reign once and for all. It's a trilogy so I can't wait to read the rest!
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Guidance Corner
This week's article about the Asset Category "Constructive Use of Time" gives great suggestions regarding the tightrope parents walk. Balancing time at home, time in activities and time at school really takes some work. 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
Panera & PTG
Take a night off from cooking and join us at our Bedford PTG Night at Panera (Colby Court) on Thursday, March 1st anytime between 4-8pm. Be sure to bring your Panera Flyer with you.
Color Blast 2018 Community Event
Save the date for Sunday June 3rd! Get Ready for the Most Colorful, Fun-Filled Day of Your Life as PTG hosts another Color Blast Fun Run. Stay tuned for more exciting details.
The PTG and BeBOLD Co-Sponsor Event
All parents and guardians are invited to the presentation Understanding How to Parent So that Children Can Succeed: Addressing Childhood Anxiety and its Potential Pathway towards Substance Abuse on Wednesday, March 28th from 7-8:15pm at BHS Auditorium by special guest speaker Jessica Lahey, veteran teacher, journalist, and author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed.
Jessica Lahey will provide insight on how to raise kids who are happy and healthy and less likely to turn to destructive coping strategies, including ways to prevent childhood addiction. Lahey will also share research on the most effective ways to parent and support the psycho-social and emotional needs of our children. Additionally, she will outline risk factors, explain which positive interventions can overcome those risk factors, and offer parents and teachers actionable, useful tools for raising happy, resilient children who will be less likely to turn to unhealthy behaviors when faced with the increasingly toxic stress and anxiety they face at home, in school and in our society. This event is open to all parents/guardians.
The 45-minute presentation will be followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.
Stay Connected to the PTG
Please visit our PTG website and be sure to “like” our Facebook Page to see all the exciting things happening0 at our schools. Thank you for your support!
Reminders
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Grandparents Day March 15
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School’s Annual Grandparents & Senior Citizen Visitation Day is planned for Thursday, March 15, 2018 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. A light luncheon sponsored by the Bedford PTG will take place in the library. Registration is limited so please RSVP by clicking here for the pre-registration form.
You Be The Chemist Challenge Registration
The You Be The Chemist Challenge qualifying test has been rescheduled for Monday, March 19th at 2:30. If you still want to register, it is not too late. Please fill out this Google Form to register. If you have any questions, email Ms. Rockwell at rockwella@bedfordnhk12.net.
To prepare for the exam, CEF recommends students explore all of the study materials at ChemEd, as well as other outside chemistry resources.
Here’s What’s Cooking in the Ross A. Lurgio Kitchen…..
We are happy to announce that EVERY WEDNESDAY we will be offering a “Take AWAY Chicken Caesar Salad” as a hot lunch menu option. Each salad will include a generous portion of “real “chicken tenders, shredded parmesan cheese, whole grain croutons, dinner roll, fresh fruit and a milk!
We are happy to announce that EVERY WEDNESDAY we will be offering a “Take AWAY Chicken Caesar Salad” as a hot lunch menu option. Each salad will include a generous portion of “real “chicken tenders, shredded parmesan cheese, whole grain croutons, dinner roll, fresh fruit and a milk!
On another note…let’s talk PIZZA! We are now offering “PIZZA 911”, please check your menu for dates.
If your student has not visited our DELI DEPOT please encourage them to do so! They can have a sub made “their way” on a variety of wraps or fresh rolls. We offer both warm meats and fresh sliced deli meats, in house chopped local produce and lots of special sauces. Every sandwich includes fresh fruit, a choice of veggie sticks and milk.
Bon Appetite!
Destination Imagination - Hannaford Helps Fundraiser
During the month of March, every Community Bag sold at the Hannaford store located at: 4 Jenkins Road, Bedford NH will generate a $1 donation to support Destination Imagination! The Community Bags can be found on the reusable bag rack and at various registers. Visit the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program website for more information.
Bedford High School Special Education Parent Information Night
The Bedford High School special education department is hosting a parent information night for parents of students transitioning to the high school with an IEP.
This is meant to provide an overview of what special education supports and services can look like in the high school setting. Also, a representative for each specialized program will be providing an overview and hold question and answer sessions.
BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
MARCH 29, 2018
6:30-7:30 PM
