Dear Lurgio Families,
I hope you had a restful February vacation. March certainly came in like a lion this week with high winds and arctic temperatures, but I am encouraged by the spring weather that is forecast for next week.
Monday, March 8th marks the first day of Phase 3 of the Bedford School District K-8 reopening plan. It feels a bit like another “first day of school” but we are fortunate to have had the last few Fridays to prepare for this phase with hybrid students. I have included next week’s schedule below for your reference. Pod teachers will communicate class schedules with students so that they know when to be prepared for each subject. Our school time schedule will stay the same next week and students will still see their integrated arts, academic support, resource and world language teachers each day.
On Monday, March 15, our school schedule will pivot to a block schedule and students will rotate through these courses depending on whether it is a silver or red day. Students will also transfer to their next integrated arts rotation (term 5) on this day.
Thank you in advance for your flexibility once again as we head into the home stretch of this extraordinary school year.
Be well,
Ed
Parent Resources
K-8 Hybrid Calendar Daily Health Screening for Students
RAL Hybrid Parent Guide Quarantine Protocols/Flowchart
RAL Remote Parent Guide RAL Welcome & Orientation Video
Bedford Reopening Plan COVID-19 Schools Dashboard
Lurgio Athletics Weekly Schedule
Important Dates
School District Vote on March 9
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, March 9th. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Bedford High School in the gymnasium. Voters will select two people for open Board seats.
Voters will also decide whether to support the following Warrant Articles:
-Sprinkler/Alarm Bond (Memorial, Peter Woodbury and McKelvie)
-Contract for BEA (Teachers/Professional Staff)
-Operating Budget
More information can be found HERE and HERE.
Band/Chorus Integrated Arts Opportunity - Time Sensitive
We have an exciting opportunity to bring ensemble music back into the regular school day! As we go forward, we will be offering a new IA for students who are interested in expanding on their music skills while reclaiming some lost time playing/singing together! The class will include playing/singing (following all district protocols). It will also cover additional musical topics, which may include conducting, movie music, score study, composition, composers, keyboard, and more!
If your student is interested in adding this new IA to their daily course schedule, please fill out THIS FORM no later than 7:00PM on Monday, March 8. We intend to start on Monday, March 15 and will share schedules with students on Friday, March 12 so that they can be prepared to attend class the following week. This course will run through the end of the school year, and will replace whatever last two IA term rotations your student would have had otherwise.
School Lunches
The Bedford School District will resume serving lunches on trays rather than in boxes effective March 8, 2021. The FDA has released their findings that Covid-19 is not transmitted via food preparation. Click HERE to read the article.
Lion’s Den
Be sure to check out the January/February issue of the Lion’s Den.
8th Grade Families: BHS In Writing Summer Enrichment
Once again, Bedford High School is offering rising 9th grade students (current 8th graders) the opportunity to complete their In Writing coursework over the summer. Please see the Summer Opportunities website for more information. Lurgio Guidance Counselors can help students select this course as they register for the 2021-2022 school year.
-In Writing Enrichment (8:00am - 12:00pm): June 28, 29, 30, July 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29
-In Writing HYBRID Enrichment (8:00am - 12:00pm): June 28, 29, 30, July 1
School Attendance
This is just a reminder that parents can email their student’s school attendance to ralattendance@bedfordnhk12.net
RAL Co-curriculars Update
Are you looking to get involved in something here at Lurgio? Then be sure to listen to the daily announcements (print version), check out the Lurgio News, and check the RAL Extracurriculars Calendar.
Enrichment Corner
Are you looking for a challenge? Do you have an interest or hobby you would like to explore in more depth? Let Ms. Rockwell, our enrichment coordinator, help! Check out her website below for more information about the enrichment opportunities offered at Lurgio. Just click on the “enrichment opportunities” tab and fill out the application to get started.
Note: If you are interested in exploring some things on your own, check out the “resources” tab on the website.
All information can be found at the Lurgio Enrichment Corner
Guidance Corner
10 Effective Study Skills for Middle Schoolers
The Lurgio Guidance Department reached out to parents, asking for their most successful ideas at supporting their hybrid and remote students academically. Click here to access a short video highlighting study skills ideas for your student.
Weekend Lunch Bags
The Food Pantry at Bedford Presbyterian Church provides our school with free weekend lunch bags for students who are facing hunger or food insecurity. Please contact our Guidance Secretary, Lisa Mullen, for this confidential aid.
In this video created by Mayo Clinic, teens describe common signs that a teen is considering suicide and provide encouragement for communicating directly and immediately for support and safety. It also Includes suggestions for what to say to a teen who may be at risk for suicide and ways to keep them safe. Things can get better.
Tech Corner
As students begin to come back to school daily, it is important they remember to charge their chromebooks nightly and bring them to school daily!! Please remember there are no loaners for students to use if they forget their chromebook at home.
Students are reminded to come to the Tech Corner in the back of the Media Center if they are having issues with their chromebooks when they are in school. Any technical issues that occur outside of the school day or during a student’s remote/distance day should complete a BSD Help Desk Ticket.
Book Buzz
We talked about graphic novels at Books for Breakfast Cafe this week.
To complement the 8th grade reading “Night” by Elie Wiesel, students should check out these amazing graphic novels:
Emily H. of 7 East loves the graphic novel Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag. Emily loves the style, action and conflict with a demon who kidnaps.
Aidan of 8 East continues to read Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama, a graphic novel series.
Books for Breakfast will meet in person in our Media Center Thursdays at 8:00AM starting March 11, 2021. Come see why we have an appetite for reading!
Library Corner
Calling all 7th and 8th grade students! We are looking for your creativity and insight!
Enter our Writing Contest to earn raffle tickets for amazing prizes including:
Airpods, a Kindle Paperwhite, Headphones and more! Submissions are due by March 12!
Writing Contest Rules
-Use the theme "Expect the Unexpected at School" (on site and at home) to share your experiences from March until now.
-The winning short story (1-2 pages) entry will be submitted to the yearbook and the winner will get a free yearbook!
-You can also submit: a Comic (1-2 pages), Poem (1-2 pages) Personal Narrative (1-2 pages) for raffle tickets
Good Luck and Happy writing!
Please email Mrs. Detwiler with any questions, detwilera@sau25.net
PTG Corner
VIrtual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk
Our annual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk will be held virtually this year from May 22nd - May 31st. You set the date, distance and course. Run, walk, skip or hop and celebrate with a color party in your backyard. We will miss throwing color at you but we'll make sure you have enough color to throw at your family; all registrations come with a color packet and the opportunity to purchase additional color. Register early to take advantage of the option to purchase an event t-shirt!
Click HERE for more event information. If you have a business and would like to sponsor the Color Blast click HERE for how you can be involved.
Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program
Hannaford on Jenkins Road has chosen Bedford PTG to be the beneficiary of the Community Bag program in March. For every $2.50 Community reusable bag purchased at Hannaford on JENKINS ROAD in March, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation. Get yours today to support the PTG and the environment!
District Wellness Committee
The District Wellness Committee is seeking to fill a vacant, one year term, committee seat. The committee meets afterschool (3:30-4:30pm) and will meet once in April and once in May; and then quarterly starting next school year. The committee looks at requirements from the state regarding healthy lunches, exercise, snacks etc. and is made up of representation from each school, food service, administration, student body and parent/community.
If you are interested in being part of this committee and your schedule allows, please CLICK HERE and submit this form by Friday March 5th. One parent will be randomly chosen and that parent selected will be notified on Monday, March 8th.
Know the Five Signs of Emotional Distress
In 2017 Former Supreme Court Justice John Broderick spoke to students, teachers and parents of Bedford about his own experience with mental illness in his family, the 5 signs of emotional distress and the need to change our perceptions and remove the stigma surrounding mental health. Although this video is 4 years old the message is still relevant today.
The Five Major Signs of Emotional Distress With Former NH Supreme Court Justice John Broderick
Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Wellness Series
The PTG is partnering with the Bedford School District to bring three special events about mental well being. More information coming soon.
March 18 - Psychological First Aid: Parents, Kids and Mental Health. Moving through the psychological stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 8 - Parents of High Schoolers: A Deeper Dive - How to Best Support Your Teens’ Wellness. During COVID and Non-COVID times
May 6 - The Positive Impacts of COVID: How to Not Only Survive but Thrive! A focus on resilience, regulation and relationships
PTG Board and District Volunteer Opportunities
The PTG has several Board and District level positions open for 2021/22. If you are interested or would like more information on any of the roles below please email BedfordNHPTG@gmail.com.
District Book Fair Coordinator: Oversee the Scholastic Book Fair held in the spring at the three elementary schools and McKelvie. Each school has a book fair team that executes their school’s fair, the District Book Fair Coordinator works with these teams to ensure they have what they need for a successful book fair.
District Gift Card Coordinator: Work with the Gift Card coordinators at each school, as well as the VP of Fundraising to coordinate and execute the PTG Gift Card fundraising event. Help secure and collect gift cards from local participating businesses. The Gift Card fundraiser runs mid-October until late December.
Lurgio PTG School Liaison: Serve as a member of the PTG Executive Board and attend monthly board meetings. Work closely with the school Principal and faculty representative/s to foster strong communication and partnership between RAL and the PTG. Support PTG activities and events through both volunteer and coordination efforts as needed. This role is a great way to be more involved in your school and with the PTG Board. Candidates should have a student at Lurgio 2021/22.
BHS PTG School Liaison: Serve as a member of the PTG Executive Board and attend monthly board meetings. Work closely with the school Principal and faculty representative/s to foster strong communication and partnership between BHS and the PTG. Support PTG activities and events through both volunteer and coordination efforts as needed. This role is a great way to be more involved in your school and with the PTG Board. Candidates should have a student at BHS 2021/22.
