Lurgio News for November 22, 2019

LURGIO NEWS November 22, 2019

 

Dear Lurgio Families,

I want to wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. As I look forward to this time with my family and friends, I also find myself reflecting on all the things that I am thankful for here at school. I feel grateful to be able to work with such an amazing staff and supportive families. I am especially thankful for the fantastic students who come to school each day eager to learn. Lurgio is truly an amazing school community.

The upcoming Thanksgiving break means that school will only be in session on Monday and Tuesday. Due to the abbreviated school week, there will be no Lurgio News next Friday. Please look for our next edition on December 6. 

Have a wonderful break filled with good food, friends, and family!

Sincerely,

Ed Joyce

Important Dates

Nov. 22 (Fri)	PTG Ski & Skate Sale Drop-off
Nov. 23 (Sat)	PTG Ski & Skate Sale
Nov. 27 (Wed) - Nov. 29 (Fri)	NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Recess)
Dec. 6 (Fri)	RAL School Dance (6:00PM-9:00PM)
Dec. 10 (Tues)	Coffee & Conversation w/ Superintendent Fournier (6:30PM)

 

New News

 

The Lurgio Players

We are pleased to announce that this year’s musical will be Legally Blonde Jr. There will be a meeting on Tuesday, December 17 for all those interested in auditioning for the show and for those interested in applying for the position of stage manager. Backstage crew, lighting, and sound sign-ups will take place after Winter Break. Auditions will take place on January 2 and 3 (all those auditioning are required to attend both days) and callbacks will take place on Monday, January 6. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, January 8. Details and expectations regarding the rehearsal and performance schedule will be given out to those auditioning at the meeting on December 17. Please contact Laurel Devino, devinol@bedfordnhk12.net, if you have any questions. 

Best Buddies Starting At Lurgio

“Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” For more information about this international program, please visit www.bestbuddiesonline.org.

This parent letter explains the Best Buddies organization in further detail. Please reach out to Sarah Demers (demerss@sau25.net) with any questions you may have regarding participation.

 

Reminders

 

Yearbook Cover Contest - Deadline Extended

The yearbook club is having its annual cover contest. Please encourage your child to submit an entry for a chance to win a FREE 2019/2020 Lurgio Yearbook!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS. The cover submission deadline has been extended!! Submissions are now due by Monday, November 25, 2019 by 3pm to Mrs. Dennis or Mrs. Manley in the Tech Corner.

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.

Stand By Me 

Our 7th grade event is fully funded by registration fees and donations.  Throughout the year, we will announce several fundraisers. Between now and Dec 31: Traci Collins Skincare Studio will donate $5 for every express facial.  Be sure to mention “Stand By Me” in your booking. Flight Coffee will also donate $5 for every bag of 12 oz coffee ordered. What better way to treat yourself and help our Lurgio students!

 

Hannaford Helps Schools 2019 Home Stretch

Two more weeks to earn School Dollars!  With less than two weeks to go, we wanted to remind you that your School Dollars must be turned into the store tower by Saturday, November 30. School Dollars must be turned in to the Hannaford store where your school is registered by Saturday, December 7.

 

Which store is my school registered with?

More information about Hannaford Helps Schools

Weekly Features

 

Athletics Corner

Weekly Schedule

As always, the weekly schedule is available on our athletics website. 

Tech Corner Updates

It’s a busy time of year for everyone.  Please help your child remember to bring their chromebook to school every day and to charge their chromebook every night.  Here in the Tech Corner, we are starting our Bring It! Charge It! Campaign to help students remember. If you would like one of our posters for home, click here to download and print!

Book Buzz

Today’s Books for Breakfast theme was all about the animals! 

	Pax by Sara Pennypacker:   Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the unimaginable happens: Peter's dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild. At his grandfather's house, three hundred miles away from home, Peter knows he isn't where he should be—with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and grief, to be reunited with his fox. Meanwhile Pax, steadfastly waiting for his boy, embarks on adventures and discoveries of his own...
	The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery:   The Good Good Pig celebrates Christopher Hogwood in all his glory, from his inauspicious infancy to hog heaven in rural New Hampshire, where his boundless zest for life and his large, loving heart made him an absolute monarch over a (mostly) peaceable kingdom. At first, his domain included only Sy’s cosseted hens and her beautiful border collie, Tess. Then the neighbors began fetching Christopher home from his unauthorized jaunts, the little girls next door started giving him warm, soapy baths, and the villagers brought him delicious leftovers. His intelligence and fame increased along with his girth. He was featured in USA Today and on several National Public Radio environmental programs. On election day, some voters even wrote in Christopher’s name on their ballots.
	Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo:   Lizzie and Karl's mother is a zoo keeper; the family has become attached to an orphaned elephant named Marlene, who will be destroyed as a precautionary measure so she and the other animals don't run wild should the zoo be hit by bombs. The family persuades the zoo director to let Marlene stay in their garden instead. When the city is bombed, the family flees with thousands of others, but how can they walk the same route when they have an elephant in tow, and keep themselves safe? Along the way, they meet Peter, a Canadian navigator who risks his own capture to save the family.
	War Horse by Michael Morpurgo:   In 1914, Joey, a farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of World War I on the Western Front. When Joey is dragged away, his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he is forced to leave behind. In the army the beautiful red-bay horse is trained to charge the enemy, drag heavy artillery, and carry wounded soldiers not much older than Albert off the battlefields. Amongst the clamoring of guns, and while plodding through the cold mud, Joey wonders if the war will ever end. And if it does, will he ever find Albert again?

 

PTG Corner

Gift Card Fundraiser

Final order due date is December 6th. We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you!  To download an order form please CLICK HERE. For more information about this program CLICK HERE. HAPPY SHOPPING!

Bedford PTG Ski, Skate & More Sale

Save On New And Used Winter Sports Equipment & Apparel! PTG’s annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignors. This sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!

Sell Your Gear And Clothing: Turn your outgrown or gently used winter gear and apparel into some cash while also supporting Bedford schools. Visit PTG Website for consignment information. Drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, between 5PM – 8PM.  Please note: If you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag.

Volunteer: 

Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Click HERE to get involved.

Bake Sale: 

Interested in donated an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click HERE. 

Cardigan Corner at Ski, Skate & More Sale

PTG is excited to again offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. 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 good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

Hannaford Helps - Reusable Bag Program

During the month of December, PTG will receive a $1.00 donation for every Hannaford Community Bag sold at the Jenkins Road location. 

Coffee and Conversation with Superintendent Fournier

Tuesday, December 10th, 6:30pm at the SAU building (103 County Road). Join Superintendent Fournier for an informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. This event is designed to discuss topics of interest to parents, so questions/comments are encouraged. 

Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend.

Amazon Smile!

Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support. Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG. Thank you for your support.