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LURGIO NEWS
October 25, 2019
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Dear Lurgio Families,
The Lurgio students and staff are pumped for our Spirit Week and Witch Way to Wellness Day. We can’t wait to spend a very fun and educational day with our Advisories next week. Speaking of advisories, those classes have been an incredible addition to our school’s schedule. This week was great as my advisory met on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. These small groups create an environment where we can truly get to know and support one another in our challenges and our triumphs.
Sincerely,
Ed Joyce
P.S.- It is not too late to donate to the WW2W cause. All of the fun competitions are very close and it will come down to the wire.
Important Dates
Oct. 28 (Mon) - Nov. 1 (Fri)
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Oct. 31 (Thur)
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Nov. 1 (Fri)
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All School Dance - Glow Dance (6-9PM)
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Nov. 4 (Mon)
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Fall Parent Conferences (4:30-7:30PM)
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Nov. 13 (Wed)
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Fall Parent Conferences (3:30-6:30PM)
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Nov. 22 (Fri)
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PTG Ski & Skate Sale Drop-off
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Nov. 23 (Sat)
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PTG Ski & Skate Sale
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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 reviews all nominees and selects the “Cub of the Week.”
This week’s Cub of the Week is Sarah Ray. In the dining hall at lunch Sarah noticed a new student who didn't have a seat. She went and got a stool so the new girl could sit at her table and be included. Reaching out like that to someone who is new and may be intimidated by meeting new friends is truly remarkable. Sarah is an amazingly empathic person, and we are extremely fortunate to have her as part of the Lurgio school community.
Thanksgiving Baskets
Many in our community experience food insecurity. As the holiday season approaches, this can create additional strains on our families and students. Please contact your school’s guidance counselor or school nurse, if you would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket. We handle all requests with complete confidentiality.
Winter Athletics Registration
Please see this LETTER for information about winter sports (basketball, spirit, wrestling). The letter contains important information about meetings and try-outs for winter teams. Registration is open for the 2019-2020 season and must be completed before try-outs in order to participate. Be sure to register for the SPORT and CONCUSSION TESTING (as needed).
Geography and Spelling, and History Bees
Throughout the 2019-20 school year Lurgio students will have an opportunity to participate in various academic events sponsored by the school. The National Geographic GeoBee and the Scripps National Spelling Bee are two such events. Over the next few months, ELA and Social Studies teachers will provide students with information about each bee, hold classroom/pod bees, and provide preparation resources for students participating. Due to changes in the structure of the National History Bee, Lurgio is no longer sponsoring this program; however, any student who would like to participate independently is encouraged to do so. Information and registration details for the National History Bee can be found at: https://nationalhistorybee.com/.
Lurgio Strings Program
This year Lurgio will be offering strings instruction after school. If you are interested, please click here for more information.
Patriot’s Pen
Each year more than 111,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $900,000 in state and national awards. Each first-place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level, and the national first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements, then download and complete the 2019-20 entry form. All student entries must be submitted to a sponsoring local VFW Post by midnight, Oct. 31.
Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program
Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski or Ride (LTSR) program at Pats Peak! This is a five-week Learn to Ski or Snowboard series for students in grades 1-8. The program runs Friday, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. There are 3:30 and 4:30 lessons available, or if you have an experienced student, they can opt to just do the lift ticket. Rentals are available for an additional cost. You must provide your own transportation, as this is not a school-sponsored activity. An adult must be present during the lessons.
Login info:
3:30 PM lessons: bedford330
4:30 PM lessons: bedford430
To receive the discounted rate, registration must be paid in full by November 15th. Please contact Kris Balistreri at shepador2005@yahoo.com or Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2020 Facebook page for more information.
Hannaford Helps Schools 2019
This fall, we celebrate 20 years of the Hannaford Helps Schools program! Since the program's inception, we've raised more than $12 million to help schools and kids reach their goals. We appreciate your continued partnership, and if you're new to the program – we welcome you!
Between 8/25 and 11/30, with the purchase of 4 participating Hannaford Helps Schools items, a customer will receive a printout for 3 School Dollars at the register. The customer can place that printout into your school's slot in the Hannaford Helps Schools collection tower which is located at the front of the store that your school is registered with.
Customers who shop with Hannaford To Go can give their School Dollar printouts to the associate handling their groceries and let them know which school slot to put them in.
This year, Hannaford will also donate $1,000 to the highest earning school per store.
NEW this year – your school may have a chance to earn DOUBLE School Dollars! The Hannaford store that has the highest increase of School Dollars turned in will DOUBLE the payouts to all its registered schools. Help your school earn double School Dollars by reminding parents to deposit their School Dollar printouts in the tower at the front of the store.
Stand By Me
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Parent Steering Committee
Are you a parent/guardian looking to get more involved in our school? Our 7th grade Stand By Me event in May 2020 relies 100% on volunteers to organize this program. You are welcome to join our parent committee. We meet once a month. Our next mtg is Nov 7, 2019 @ 9:30am. Contact our Guidance Secretary, Beth Fitzgerald, with any questions.
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Athletics Corner
Weekly Schedule
Tech Corner Updates
We have noticed an increase in accidental damage to student chromebooks. Please remind students to be careful when using their chromebook and to be sure they are stored safely in their backpacks.
Chromebooks going out for extended warranty and accidental damage repairs, are repaired through Worth Ave Group Insurance Company and are sent to a third party repair facility in Oklahoma. The average turnaround time for repairs is around three to six weeks, repair times are dependent on ticket queue volume, the extent of damage and part availability. Please know that while the student's chromebook is out being repaired, they are given a school loaner chromebook to use in its place. This chromebook can go back and forth to school, and doesn't count toward their "loaner count". We notify students via email once the chromebook comes back from repair.
We hope this helps with any questions you have about insurance claim turnaround time. If you have any further questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Dennis (dennisd@sau25.net) or Mrs. Manley (manleyj@sau25.net).
Book Buzz
Books for Breakfast is abuzz about these books this week!
Mrs. Detwiler shared The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier who, fun fact, was a professional yo-yo demonstrator before becoming and author:
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Check out his creepy book that is more than just a spooky tale, it’s also a moral fable about human greed and the power of storytelling. The Night Gardener follows two abandoned Irish siblings who travel to work as servants at a creepy, crumbling English manor house. But the house and its family are not quite what they seem. Soon the children are confronted by a mysterious spectre and an ancient curse that threatens their very lives.
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Mrs. Schoedinger shared Robert Cormier's Rag and Bone Shop:
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This is fiction but based on true stories of police interrogating innocent people to confess to a crime that they did not commit. Twelve-year old Jason is accused of the brutal murder of a young girl. Is he innocent or guilty? The shocked town calls on an interrogator with a stellar reputation: he always gets a confession. The confrontation between Jason and his interrogator forms the chilling climax of this terrifying look at what can happen when the pursuit of justice becomes a personal crusade for victory at any cost.
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PTG Corner
Annual PTG Gift Card Program
Ready to get a head start on holiday shopping? PTG is excited to offer our annual Gift Card Program, where for every gift card you buy, a percentage of the purchase price will be donated to our schools! Order forms will be sent home with students in grades K-8 next week and will be available on the PTG Website by October 25th for BHS families and anyone else wishing to download a copy.
Order due dates offered:
November 6th for Pre-Thanksgiving/Hanukkah Delivery
December 4th for Pre-Christmas Delivery
Bedford PTG Ski, Skate, and More Sale
The Bedford PTG is proud to announce our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE sale. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season! Consignor links are now open, visit the PTG Website for more information on consigning. Please drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, 2019 between 5PM – 8PM.
Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate, and More Sale
The PTG is excited to offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale again this year. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a great deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!
