Dear Lurgio Families,
The Witch Way 2 Wellness Day is coming soon! Thank you to all families that have already sponsored their students. As a reminder, the deadline for getting your WW2W T-Shirt is this Monday, October 21st. If you are planning to contribute, please mark your calendars for Monday so that we can guarantee you a t-shirt. We are excited to see great student participation, and we hope to see even more as part of our pod competition for this great cause. We also would like to thank all our corporate sponsors!
Sincerely,
Ed Joyce
Important Dates
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.
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.
You Be The Chemist Challenge
Does your child enjoy chemistry? The YBTC challenge just might be for them! The YBTC Challenge is collaborative, multilevel academic competition that celebrates the science of chemistry and elevates STEM careers.
This year they have changed the format from an individual challenge to a team-based participation of four students. Students will take a qualifying exam individually and all team member’s scores will be compiled for an average team score. The team with the highest average qualifier score will advance to the state challenge.
If your child is interested in learning more, please email Mrs. Rockwell at rockwella@bedfordnhk12.net with your child’s name (and teammates if they already have some in mind). Please let your child know that our first informational meeting will be held Tuesday, October 15th during WIN in room 205 (located in 7th grade blue pod).
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.
Weekend Lunch Bags
The Bedford Food Pantry, through their School Lunch Plus program, provides students in Bedford who face food insecurity two lunches each weekend (with complete privacy/anonymity). Parents/guardians, please contact the school guidance counselor or school nurse if you would like your child to participate in this program.
Tripod Survey Information
Between October 7th and October 25th, the district will administer the "Tripod Survey" to students in grades 2 – 12. This survey asks for the students' perspectives on our teaching practices. All survey responses are anonymous and confidential. The purpose is to use this feedback to help our professional staff continue to improve. This year, parents were able to provide permission for their child to take the survey through InfoSnap registration. If you opted your child out of the survey, please know that we will make other arrangements for him/her during the time that his/her class is taking the survey.
If you would like to view the surveys, please click on the links below.
Stand By Me
Athletics Corner
Weekly Schedule
As always, the weekly schedule is available on our athletics website. Fall playoffs are coming soon, so keep an eye on the weekly schedule for updates!
Tech Corner Updates
Just a friendly reminder for students to charge their chromebooks nightly!
Book Buzz
Books for Breakfast is abuzz about these books this week!
Josie, Caitlyn, Julsie and Audrey shared The Selection series by Kiera Cass:
Nick B. shared James Patterson’s Middle School series:
Joe shared the Adventurers Wanted series by M.L. Forman:
Mrs. Detwiler shared a new book, The Remarkable Inventions of Walter Mortinson by Quinn Sosna-Spear:
RAL Kitchen News
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious Very Cherry Smoothie! It's loaded with sweet dark cherries, fresh bananas and protein packed vanilla Greek yogurt. This smoothie provides some impressive health benefits with powerful fighting antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. It's also filled with fiber which helps fuel our beneficial gut bacteria. In addition, a tasty, fresh baked from scratch cinnamon pear muffin will be offered at breakfast.
The lunch program has 2 exciting and wholesome meals to offer next week. Monday, 10/21, a brand new build your own breakfast bowl will be featured. Fill your bowl with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Sauteed peppers & onions, roasted breakfast potatoes, seasoned black beans, salsa and a warm whole grain tortilla are all delicious toppings to include. On Friday, 10/25, authentic ramen noodle bowls are on the menu! With the cold weather coming, soup is a perfect healthy option. Start with our own Asian flavored vegetable broth, ramen noodles, and miso chicken or tofu. Steamed broccoli, sliced peppers, scallions, carrots, fresh cilantro and lime wedges top it all off!
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!
