Dear Lurgio Families,
What a great week! For the past five days, Lurgio has been humming with activity before, during and after school now that instruction, learning, clubs, sports, and activities are in full swing. As I circulate the building and speak with students and staff, they share that they are happy to be back in school, but also very tired. The start of school is always an adjustment, I wish us all a restful, recharging weekend.
Sincerely,
Ed
Important Dates
Breakfast with Guidance
The Guidance staff will be hosting quarterly breakfasts for parents of Lurgio Middle School students. Our first event on September 28 is titled “Welcome to Lurgio”. We hope this informal get-together will offer parents an opportunity to gather together and chat about how things are going for your child here at Lurgio. We will be available to answer any questions or point you in the right direction. Please join us for coffee, muffins and conversation in the Lurgio Dining Hall from 9am-10am on Tuesday September 28.
Masks on the Bus
This is a reminder to all families of bus riders: per CDC order, all persons riding public transportation (including school bus transportation) are required to wear a mask. The bus drivers have a limited number of masks to give to students and it would be helpful for all students to bring their own masks.
Dropoff/Pick Up Procedures
When dropping off students in the parent dropoff/pickup area in the morning, please use caution. By keeping your speed low and pulling over to the yellow curbline to the right of the lot, we will greatly increase the safety of our students. I thank you in advance for your help.
Cardigan Mountain Experience - Grade 8 Students/Families
Chaperones
An information night for Cardigan chaperones will be held on Tuesday, September 21. Chaperones have been sent an email with specific information for the trip. Thank you so much for the continued community support of this fantastic program!
Trip Details and Registration
You can find information and registration instructions for this year’s trip HERE. Trip registrations are due no later than TODAY. If you have specific questions or concerns relating to your student’s medical condition and the trip, please reach out to Ms. Chessie in the Health Office or to your student’s guidance counselor.
Clubs and Cocurriculars at Lurgio
At Lurgio, we have a variety of clubs for students to join. Students will hear the details on the morning and afternoon announcements. You can find our weekly cocurricular schedule HERE.
Destination Imagination
The Bedford School District is proud to offer Destination Imagination (Bedford DI) as an extra curricular program in all of our schools. Registration is now open and anyone interested should complete the application here. For more information on What is DI/Covid-19 guidelines. Registration closes Oct 1. Contact Marie Russell, DI Coordinator, with questions.
School Attendance
This is just a reminder that parents can email their student’s school attendance to ralattendance@bedfordnhk12.net. Parents should report absences through this email address or by calling the school at 603.310.9100.
It is important that when you contact the attendance office via email or phone, you give a reason (sickness, travel, etc.). If we do not have a reason for a student’s absence it is our policy that the school nurse will call home.
Athletics Corner
Athletic Schedules
Our athletic schedules are now posted on the athletics website. Please refer to the athletics calendar for the weekly schedules including practice and games. You can find all game schedules here.
Transportation Update
Throughout the Fall we may not be able to provide bus transportation to select away games. In the event of those conflicts, we will allow student-athletes to ride with a parent to and from the game, provided the Transportation Form is completed and submitted before the start of Homeroom.
Sports Photos
Team sports photos will be on Friday, September 17 at 3:30p. Team and individual photos will take place in the Lurgio Gymnasium.
Please reach out to our Athletic Director, Mr. Durant, if you have any questions.
Guidance Corner
Breakfast with Guidance
The Guidance staff will be hosting quarterly breakfasts for parents of Lurgio Middle School students. Our first event on September 28 is titled “Welcome to Lurgio”. We hope this informal get-together will offer parents an opportunity to gather together and chat about how things are going for your child here at Lurgio. We will be available to answer any questions or point you in the right direction. Please join us for coffee, muffins and conversation in the Lurgio Dining Hall from 9am-10am on Tuesday September 28.
Health Office information for 2021-2022 School Year
From Lurgio School Nurse, Ms. Chessie (chessiee@bedfordnhk12.net):
Dear Parents,
I hope you and your families had a great summer! I'm looking forward to meeting your students next week! As a reminder for 7th Grade students, the TDAP vaccine is required before the start of school. Please reach out to me if you have any questions/concerns regarding immunizations. We also request an updated physical be turned in if you have not done so yet.
Please feel free to come by to drop off any medication, epipens or inhalers with the required plans/MD orders that your student will need for the 2021-22 school year. Please give me a call so we can arrange a time to meet.
If your student has had the COVID-19 vaccine and you are willing to share a copy of their vaccine record, please email a copy of the front of the card to chessiee@bedfordnhk12.net.
Thank you so much,
Evelyn Chessie RN
Karen Freedman RN
Library Corner
Stop by the library and check out the new books on display in the window and on the "Look What's New" section. Check out the Book Buzz below.
Booked for Breakfast Club
The Booked for Breakfast Club will be starting in the library September 30th at 8am. It is a drop in Book Club for students who love to read! Bring your breakfast and we will chat about new books, favorite authors, and new genres. We will meet every Thursday. We can't wait to meet you!
Any questions? Email the school librarian Mrs. Detwiler detwilera@sau25.net
Book Buzz - Issue #3
Lurgio Tech Corner
Students are reminded to bring their charged chromebooks to school daily and to visit the Tech Corner in the back of the Lurgio Media Center if they are having issues with them.
Chromebook Insurance Renewal Information
If you are looking to renew your chromebook insurance for 21-22, BSD has contracted with Worth Ave Group for insurance coverage. Please click on the link to purchase your insurance renewal for 21-22. Note the deadline is September 30, 2021. Note: Chromebooks purchased through the Bedford School District this fall include one year of insurance through Worth Ave Group.
Chromebooks Available for Purchase
We still have a limited number of chromebooks for purchase (HP G8 Education Version). Cost is $236 and includes one year of insurance through Worth Ave Group. If you are interested in purchasing one of these devices, please contact Donna Dennis dennisd@sau25.net.
PTG Corner
Support the PTG
Through Donations and Fundraisers the PTG helps fund:
For our Students…Author Visits, Science Programs, Musical Performers and much more.
For our Community…Principal Winter Reading Night, New Family Welcome and many other community focused events.
For our Staff…Staff Appreciation, Library Donations, Nurses Office Donations and more.
We couldn’t do it without your continued support. Please consider making a donation to the PTG either via the PayPal link HERE or send in a check payable to Bedford PTG in the support envelopes that have been sent home (K-8) or an envelope labeled with your name and email address (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). 100% of your donation through the Support Drive goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford.
Looking to Volunteer
Please complete a Volunteer Google Form for each school you have a child attending. To access the form click HERE or you can find them on the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms. You need to fill this form out in order to hear about volunteer opportunities at the schools or district wide.
PTG Community Events Volunteer Opportunities
The PTG has several planning committees that would love to have new members.
Ski , Skate and More Sale Committee:
The Ski, Skate and More Sale is scheduled for Saturday, November 20. The planning committee will start meeting next week.
Color Blast Fun Run Committee: Get in on the colorful fun and be part of planning this amazing community event!! Color Blast is looking for anyone that might be interested in being part of the planning committee. The committee meets monthly starting in October and more frequently closer to the event which is scheduled for Sunday, May 22nd.
If you are interested in any of these committees please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.
Meet the Principals Event - September 24th
You are invited to meet the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Meet the Principals" event on Friday, September 24th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. It will also be broadcast live on BCTV. This is a great opportunity to hear what each school has in store for the year. Please email questions before Sept. 22 for the Q&A session that follows the presentation to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.
New Family Welcome
If you recently moved to Bedford or are sending your first child to a Bedford School, you're welcome to attend Bedford School District's New Family Welcome hosted by the Bedford PTG on Wed., September 29th, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Bedford Town Library. Representatives from each school will be available to answer questions, provide school and town information, share opportunities on how you can be involved and welcome you into our community. Please RSVP to keldamyork@gmail.com and specify if you will be attending the morning or evening session.
Box Tops Program
Put away the scissors! No more clipping! Use the Box Tops mobile app to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online. Visit www.boxtops4education.com to learn more and start earning for our schools.
