Dear Lurgio Families,
Today was the sixth annual Lurgio Read-a-Thon. Students and staff began the first hour of the day with a school-wide silent reading block. Students then progressed through the day engaging in a variety of literacy activities with their peers and teachers. Thank you to all the students, staff, and community members who made this year’s Read-a-Thon such a rousing success. The Lurgio Community raised a total of $5,420.00 that will help enhance media center collections and literacy initiatives in our school. Furthermore, Lurgio students collected 5,646 used books to donate to the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF). Have a wonderful week of vacation and I look forward to seeing everyone back at Lurgio on March 2!
Sincerely,
Ed Joyce
Important Dates
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 Kevin Ladue. Kevin goes above and beyond to help in the dining hall every day. He does this of his own volition with the intention of making lunchtime more pleasant for everyone. Thank you Kevin for making Lurgio a wonderful place to learn!
New Hampshire State Testing
This spring, Bedford students will participate in the New Hampshire state-wide assessments. Throughout the state, students in grades 3-8 and 11 take mathematics and English language arts exams. A science test is also given to students in grades 5, 8, and 11. For more information, please click this link.
Save the Date - Grandparent/Senior Citizens’ Day March 19
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School’s Annual Grandparents & Senior Citizens’ Visitation Day is planned for Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Guests will be treated to a dress rehearsal of the play Legally Blonde Jr. 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 on this link.
Lurgio Players Present: Legally Blonde, Jr.
Performances will be in the BHS theater on Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21 at 7pm, with a matinee at 2pm on Saturday.
Stand By Me
Athletics Corner
Weekly Schedule
As always, the weekly schedule is available on our athletics website.
Family Physical Therapy - Functional Movement Screen
Family Physical Therapy Services would like to offer ALL Lurgio athletes a 20% Discount on the Functional Movement Screen, please see below a link to our website further describing the FMS screen as well as other services we provide for young athletes.
What is the Functional Movement Screen?
The FMS assesses your ability to perform key functional patterns such as squatting, lunging and stepping as well as screening for flexibility and core control. In doing so, we can identify weaknesses and faulty movement patterns which affect performance and, even worse, could eventually lead to injury. In just 30 minutes, you will have a good idea of how well you move and how to CORRECT your WEAK LINKS!
Functional Movement Screen (plus Return to Run Program) Descriptions:
Athletic Performance Program for Young Athletes
Private Training
Book Buzz
This week, we’re discussing Itch by Polly Farquhar:
Thanks to Read-a-Thon funds we will have this in our library after break!
PTG Corner
Color Blast Fun Run/Walk Community Event
Save the date: Sunday, May 31st as PTG hosts another Color Blast Fun Run/Walk. Registration opens March 13. More exciting details coming in the next few weeks...
Local businesses… want to join the PTG’s efforts in providing enriching educational opportunities, creating community events, and helping support the individual needs of our Bedford School District, while gaining positive exposure for your business? Consider becoming a Color Blast Fun Run/Walk sponsor! Visit HERE for more information or contact bedfordcolorblast@gmail.com.
Volunteer Opportunity - VP Fundraising
The PTG is looking for a VP of Fundraising to oversee the planning and execution of PTG district-wide fundraisers. This role can be shared and works closely with the chairs/committees for each fundraiser. This role is a board position and a great way to get more involved with the PTG and our schools. Please email BedfordNHPTG@gmail.com if you are interested in this role or would like to learn more about it.
ur schools. Thank you for your support!
Community Conversation with Superintendent Fournier
Join us on Monday, March 16th at 6:30 p.m. at the SAU Office building for a small round table discussion with Superintendent Fournier. We will discuss the voting results and other district questions/comments the community may have. Ask your questions, share your opinions or just come listen! If you are able to attend, please RSVP HERE.
Diversity and Inclusion Community Presentation by David Flood
Join us on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. at the BHS Theater for a community presentation on diversity and inclusion. Parents are encouraged to bring their Jr. High and HS students with them. The presentation will be led by youth inspirational speaker David Flood. To learn more about David Flood please visit his website.
The Bedford PTG wishes you and your family a wonderful February Break!
