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LURGIO NEWS
February 22, 2019
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
If I was to pick a theme for Lurgio this year, I would select “Keep Calm and Carry On.” In the face of early dismissals, weather delays, and an unplanned safety exercise, the 5th Annual Lurgio Read-A-Thon was a phenomenal success. I am so proud that our students donated over 6000 books to support local non-profit groups that support low-income students. Families also donated over $5000 to bolster our library’s collection of novels. I wish you all a nice school break and I look forward to being together again in March.
All my best,
Ed
Important Dates
Feb 24 - Mar 1 (Mon-Fri)
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NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
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Mar 8 (Fri)
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RAL School Dance (6:00PM-9:00PM)
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Mar 9 (Sat)
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Stand By Me Fundraiser - Chipotle (5:00PM-9:00PM)
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Mar 12 (Tues)
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NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workshop Day / Town Election Day
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Mar 14 (Thurs)
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Life of an Athlete March Madness Basketball Tournament - RAL/BHS Gym
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Mar 21 (Thurs)
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SAVE THE DATE - Grandparents Day
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Mar 22 - Mar 23 (Fri-Sat)
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RAL Musical Production - BHS Theater
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New News
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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 “Cub of the Week.”
This week’s Cubs of the Week are Kendal Joyce, Aidan McMonigle, Brady Martino, Anna Putney, and Sam Avampato. These students are being honored for going above and beyond the call to enhance the learning in their classroom. They took it upon themselves to develop a read-aloud program for their class that has been well received and a phenomenal success. Congratulations, Kendal, Aidan, Brady, Anna, and Sam! Thank you for helping make Lurgio a wonderful place to learn.
Winter Softball Clinics
Bedford High Varsity Softball is offering free Winter clinics on February 23rd and March 2nd for girls ages 8 to 14. The workouts will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton from 10:30AM to 12:00PM. Anyone interested in learning the sport of softball is invited to attend no matter what skill level you have. The clinics include throwing, fielding, pitching, catching and hitting drills. Please make sure to bring a bat, glove, sneakers and plenty of water. There is no charge for the clinics and they are conducted by the Bedford High School Softball team. Donations to the team will be accepted but are not mandatory. For additional information contact BHS Varsity Softball Coach Jay Brewster @ (603) 488-1333 or e-mail jaypbrewster@gmail.com.
Stand By Me Student Committee
Our Lurgio Stand By Me Student Committee has been working hard on spreading the word about our 30th year of this event for 7th graders in May. On Tuesday they made a formal presentation to the Bedford PTG Executive Board. The Bedford PTG generously donated $2,500 to Stand By Me. Click here for photo of our presentation group.
Fueled by Kids Food Drive Update
This month, Lurgio helped Fueled by Kids collect food items for students and families in need. We brought in 608 jars of peanut butter and 598 boxes of graham crackers! Winning homerooms were Mrs. Turmelle and Mr. Courchesne. All of this food will help provide snacks for about 380 kids in Manchester this break and April break!
Evening Q&A with Dr. Dawn Huebner:
Join us for a 90-minute Q&A on Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30pm at McKelvie Intermediate School with Dr. Dawn Huebner, nationally recognized Psychologist, Parent Coach and author of award-winning mental health books for kids. Dr. Huebner is best known for her What to Do Guides - including What to Do When You Worry Too Much and Outsmarting Worry - which have sold over 1 million copies. Rather than giving a one-size-fits-all talk, Dr. Huebner will be answering audience questions about how to recognize anxiety in kids, how to respond to it, and how to build skills to better manage it. Questions can be submitted in advance, written on a note card that evening (to maintain anonymity) or asked live. This is not a group therapy session but instead an informative Q&A that will leave you with a clearer understanding of anxiety, what parents do that inadvertently feeds it, and how to help your child get on the path to defeating it.
To submit a question for Dr. Huebner in advance, email Priscilla McGinty, School Counselor at McKelvie Intermediate School at mcgintyp@sau25.net, or your child's School Counselor.
To submit a question for Dr. Huebner in advance, email Priscilla McGinty, School Counselor at McKelvie Intermediate School at mcgintyp@sau25.net, or your child's School Counselor.
Reminders
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Save the Date - Grandparents Day March 21
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School’s Annual Grandparents & Senior Citizen Visitation Day is planned for Thursday, March 21, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. Guests will be treated to a dress rehearsal of the play Little Mermaid 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. Please complete the form and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible - no later than Friday, March 15th.
BSD Substitute Information Open House
Wednesday, March 6th from 9:00-11:00 AM
Superintendent’s Office (Board Room), 103 County Rd. Bedford
Have you ever considered substitute teaching in Bedford? If so, please join us for a chance to discuss this opportunity with principals from all levels in the district as well as Human Resources. Parents, community members and those interested in substitute teaching in our district are encouraged to attend. You can learn about the various substitute positions available, opportunities at each school, application procedure, qualifications and pay. This is a great opportunity to have all of your questions answered about subbing in our district. If you think you might like to be a part of the Bedford School District team, please join us on March 6th!
RAL Musical: The Little Mermaid
Rehearsal Schedule
Click here for the rehearsal schedule for March 4 - 8. Contact Mrs. Devino with questions.
Paper Retriever Recycling
Unfortunately, the green and yellow paper recycling containers (Paper Retriever), which were available to parents/community members have been removed from the district’s schools as this company has gone out of business. Therefore, there will no longer be any containers available on school grounds for the public.
Weekly Features
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Athletics This Week
Our winter sports season is wrapping up as we speak. Our wrestling and spirit teams are finishing up their schedules, while our co-ed volleyball team is just getting started. In the spring season (April to June), Lurgio offers baseball, softball, golf, coed tennis, and track & field. Stay tuned for more information about try-out dates and paperwork requirements as March approaches.
Guidance Corner
Making sure the kids have a good book to dive into when things get tough, is something we here at Lurgio strongly encourage! Check out this week’s Asset article, “Reading for Pleasure”.
Tech Corner
Are you looking to find ways to be more mindful of your media and tech use? This article from Common Sense Media “5 Media Resolutions Every Family Should Make in 2019”, has some great suggestions for you and your family!
Stand By Me
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Dine out Saturday night, March 9th, and have 33% of the proceeds go towards helping our Stand by Me event. Just tell the cashier you are supporting the cause. More information: Flyer
Parent Steering Committee
Are you a Lurgio parent looking to get more involved in our school? The parent committee is instrumental in organizing this program. We meet once a month - please join us. Our next mtg is March 14, 2019 @ 9:30am. Contact our Guidance Secretary, Beth Fitzgerald, with any questions.
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RAL Kitchen News
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious Strawberry Blast Smoothie. It’s loaded with strawberries, bananas and a boost of protein with vanilla Greek yogurt. Fill your body with essential nutrients like vitamin C, folate, potassium, vitamin D and fiber. These powerful vitamins and minerals boost the bodies immune system, promote healthy teeth and bones as well as improving digestion and maintaining a healthy weight. In addition to breakfast combo meals, the kitchen will be offering a homemade Maple Muffin topped with an Oat Streusel. This lovely, healthy treat will keep you feeling full and satisfied with lots of long lasting energy from whole grain complex carbohydrates. This muffin is also featuring Ben’s Sugar Shack local maple syrup as its highly nutritional sweetener. Start the school day off with a bang and don't miss out on these healthy, wholesome NEW breakfast items.
Check out our new, healthy lunch option offered every Wednesday: Build Your Own Salad Bowl! Start with a nice bed of mixed lettuce & greens, topped with a variety of healthy proteins that include hard boiled eggs, chicken strips, beans or legumes and various cheeses. Choose from a lot of different chopped vegetables like grape tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumbers, diced peppers and red onion. Take your pick from our selection of dressings. A whole grain bread stick with some fresh fruit will be offered with the salad.
PTG Corner
Coffee and Conversation with the Superintendent
Hosted by the PTG, Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you to “Coffee and Conversation” on Friday March 8th, 9:30am at Bedford Town Library (McAllister Meeting Room)…RSVP REQUIRED.
This will be a small, informal, discussion based gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings including upcoming items on the March 12th ballot. Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend
Manchester Monarchs Event
Join the PTG and Riddle Brook Chorus at the Monarchs game on Sunday, March 10th 3pm. Click HERE to order tickets. Enjoy a fun, family evening out and support Riddle Brook Chorus as they sing the National Anthem!
Color Blast Fun Run/Walk Community Event
Get excited, registration opens March 15th for another fun filled Color Blast Fun Run/Walk to be held on Sunday, June 2nd.
