Lurgio News for August 23, 2019

LURGIO NEWS August 23, 2019

Dear Lurgio Families,

I hope my note finds you well as we head into what looks to be a gorgeous last weekend of summer vacation! The teachers and I have been together all week getting ready for our students. The energy of the staff is truly palpable as we all look forward to greeting our students on Tuesday.

Here we go!

Ed Joyce

Important Dates

Aug. 27 (Tues)	First Day of School for Students Fall Sports Concussion Screening 3:15PM SIGN UP HERE
Aug. 28 (Wed)	Fall Sports Tryouts Begin SIGN UP HERE
Aug. 30 (Fri)	8th Grade Derby Day
Aug. 30 (Fri)	Last Day for Cardigan Chaperone Background Checks
Sept. 2 (Mon)	NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Sept. 5 (Thurs)	All School Open House (6-8pm)
Sept. 6 (Fri)	School Picture Day
Sept. 10 (Tues)	8th Grade Cardigan Chaperone Night (6-7pm)
Sept. 23-25 (Mon-Wed)	8th Grade Cardigan Trip (Pods 8N & 8W)
Sept. 25-27 (Wed-Fri)	8th Grade Cardigan Trip (Pods 8S & 8E)

New News

RAL Fall Sports Try-Outs

If you have registered your student for RAL Fall Sports, please take note of the following try-out schedule. Students trying out for field hockey and soccer will change after school and and walk down to Preston/SAU Fields together. 

Tryouts: August 28, 2019 - August 30, 2019 (September 3rd as needed) 3:30-5:00PM

• Field Hockey (SAU Rectangle Field)
  
• Girls’ Soccer (Preston Field)
  
• Boys’ Soccer (Preston Field)
  
• Girls’ Volleyball (RAL Gym)

First Day of Practice: August 28, 2019

• Coed Cross Country (RAL Front Lawn)

First Day of Practice: September 9, 2019

• Coed Tennis (County Road Tennis Courts)

Lurgio Learn to Row Crew Program

Interested in rowing? The Lurgio Learn to Row Program, run by Bedford Crew, is back. We are able to take a limited number of students so if you are interested, please click on the link [HERE] to fill out your registration. The program runs every Friday starting September 6 and ends October 25 with a fun race. Practices are scheduled on Friday from 4-6PM, at the Amoskeag Rowing Club in Hooksett. The cost is $175.00 per student. There will be a team meeting September 3 in the Lurgio Media Center right after school at 3:15PM. Eighth graders will get priority, but ALL students can apply. For questions, email bedfordcrewnh@gmail.com.

Weekly Features

Athletics Corner

Last Call for Fall Sports

Please refer to the Fall 2019 Athletics Letter for information about registering for fall sports and baseline concussion testing. New this year, we will be utilizing FamilyID for athletics registration. Instructions for FamilyID registration can be found [here]. 

Students will be permitted to try out if they have done the following: (1) completed registration for their sport through FamilyID, (2) participated in concussion baseline testing If needed), and (3) submitted a valid proof of physical exam to the school nurse.

ConvenientMD Sports Physicals

ConvenientMD, located on the corner of Nashua Road and Route 101, is offering $20 sports physicals. Students and their families can either just walk in to be seen or use our new check-in online feature, making their visit even more convenient! With this offer, insurance will not be billed and the patient’s results will be shared with their primary care provider. Click [HERE] for more information. 

Reminders

Parent Portal

If you do not know how to access the Powerschool Parent Portal, click here. If you have difficulty with accessing the portal, please contact Denise Boyle in the Lurgio Main Office at 603-310-9100. 

Traffic Pattern for Drop-off and Pick-up

Anyone familiar with the traffic at the BHS/RAL campus knows that things can get a little hectic during the morning and afternoon drop off and pick up. That said, we have made significant improvements over the past year. Please click here to review the drop off and pick up practices at Lurgio.

• Please note:
  
  • The direction of the Parent Pick Up and Drop Off Area so parents do not need to make left turns at the two main intersections.
  • The two-way traffic extends to the concession stand ending at the West Parking Lot;  traffic should exit Parent Pick Up and Drop Off making a left to exit the campus.
  • The central loop area is closed during parent pick up and drop off (except for buses and students with special needs).
• As always, we ask all drivers to do the following:
  
  • Yield to pedestrians at all times when on campus.
    
  • Take turns at the main intersections when congestion is high.
    
  • Be patient. 

Before School Program

The Lurgio Middle School Bedford School Program is available to all families from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. daily. A one-time fee of $100.00 entitles your child to attend as often as necessary for the entire school year. Participants will be serviced by school staff in a designated area; arrangements for extra help should still be made directly with your child’s teachers.

If your child plans on attending the Before School Program regularly or only occasionally during this school year, please complete the registration form and return it, along with your payment, to the Lurgio Middle School Main Office or the Lurgio Middle School Before School Program by Friday, August 30, 2019. If there is a financial concern, please call the office at 310-9100 and it will be handled confidentially. Click here to download the Before School Program registration form.

Advisory on Student Schedules

New in the 2019-2020 school year, all students at Lurgio will be assigned to an advisory period that will meet every Silver Day in the morning. The mission of this advisory period is to balance the academic, social, and emotional growth of students by developing more connections within the school community to foster a positive and safe school culture and climate. Specific goals for advisory include working on self-management, developing interpersonal skills, and fostering responsible decision making. During this initial pilot year, Lurgio administration will be communicating with families about advisory topics and other important information as we develop this exciting new program.

School Supply Lists

The Lurgio school supply lists have been posted on our website. Please click here for the general seventh grade supply list. Click here for the general 8th grade supply list. For supply information specific to the 8th grade trip to Mount Cardigan, click here.

Health Office information for 2019-2020 School Year

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer!  Here are just a few important reminders as we start this new school year. If you have any questions, please send me an email at chessiee@bedfordnhk12.net.

For all incoming 7th graders please provide a current physical for your student. Also, for incoming 7th grade students who received a letter from Mrs. Stefekos concerning the TDAP vaccine, please drop off or fax (472-5090) the updated Immunization record with the school required TDAP vaccine prior to the start of school. 

If your 7th or 8th grade student plans on participating in athletics, the physicals are good for two years and must be on file in the Health Office. Please feel free to contact me if you are unsure of your student's status concerning his/her physical.

Please bring all inhalers, epi-pens and daily medications along with Doctors orders and allergy/asthma action plans prior to the start of school. Health forms can be downloaded from the district website and are found under the Health Services tab. Please complete forms and if possible, please attach a recent photo to allergy action plans. I will be in the health office 8/26 11am-2:30pm. Please let me know if these times are not possible and we can make other arrangements. 

Current Diabetes management plans and supplies may also be dropped off on the above days.

I am looking forward to seeing your children on August 27th. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Enjoy the last days of summer, 

Ms. Evelyn Chessie, RN

RAL School Nurse

Cardigan Chaperones

Please remember that if you are interested in chaperoning the 8th grade trip to Cardigan, you need to complete the Cardigan Chaperone Form and register for a background check at the SAU. All background checks need to be completed by Friday, August 30. An information night for Cardigan chaperones will be held on Tuesday, September 10. Thank you so much for the continued community support of this fantastic program!