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LURGIO NEWS
April 21, 2017
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Dear Parents,
Many of you may have seen the Union Leader article today about the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. This program deals with the very difficult and complicated issue of suicide. Please take a look at our Guidance Corner in this edition of the Lurgio News for more information about the series itself and how our middle school students may perceive it, whether they themselves watch it, hear about it from friends, or encounter it in the news.
I hope that you and your families have a relaxing and rejuvenating week. Enjoy the break. We hit the ground running for the final push after our return in May.
Best,
Ed Joyce
Important Dates
April 24 - 28
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No School - Spring Vacation
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May 26 (Friday)
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Teacher Workshop - No School for Students
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May 29 (Monday)
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No School - Memorial Day
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Guidance Corner
Important Information About the Netflix Series: 13 Reasons Why
It has come to our attention that some Lurgio Middle School students have seen or heard about the current Netflix television series 13 Reasons Why. This series is rated TV-MA and contains scenes of adolescent bullying, rejection, heartbreak, sexual assault, abuse, revenge, depression, and suicide. It is our view that this fictionalized series of events oversimplifies a very complex mental health issue, and it carries with it the dangerous potential of sensationalizing teen suicide. Please note that we are not recommending that students view this series; it is intended only to provide you with information we feel is relevant to the health and well-being of your students. Previewing the episodes yourself will provide the opportunity for you to decide if your child should view this series. If you do decide to allow your child to watch the series, we do recommend you view it with them. Please contact your Lurgio guidance counselor if you have any questions.
Donna LaRue, MA, MLADC, LCMHC, RAL Guidance Counselor, posts a weekly, helpful parenting newsletter article, as well as other relevant material on her website. This week she focuses on Boundaries. Check out Ms. LaRue’s web page for weekly Asset newsletters by clicking here.
Claudette Stone, RAL Behavior Specialist, posts helpful information about executive functioning skills, which are developmental, meaning that each of these skills develop with age, and not on a set schedule. Just as children learn to walk and talk at different times, it is normal for our brains to learn to organize, inhibit, and plan at different times. More information can be found at Mrs. Stone's Website--Executive Functioning Skills
Jack Slatoff Ph.D. is a retired clinical child psychologist with over 55 years of practice in southern New Hampshire. Specializing in therapy for adolescents and consultation with their parents, Dr. Slatoff has been a psychological consultant for the Bedford School District for 35 years. He continues to consult weekly at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School, and he now writes a weekly column for our news: Ask Dr. Jack [LINK].
8th Graders To Compete in the finals of the National History Bee
Congratulations to 8th Grade Lions Sarah Avampato and Caleb Richmond. They made it to the top 8 of the regional National History Bee. Lurgio was the only school with 2 finalists! Great job Caleb and Sarah. They are both off to Atlanta in June to compete in the National finals.
Lurgio Tech Corner Update
If your child is having issues with their chromebook, please have them come and see us in the Tech Corner in the back of the Media Center and Mrs. Dennis or Mrs. Manley will help to resolve their issue. Students whose chromebooks are out being repaired should check their school email for updates on the status of any repairs.
PTG ColorBlast 5K Registration is OPEN
The PTG is excited to announce that registration for our first annual ColorBlast 5K Run/Walk is open! Register today and mark your calendar, Sunday, June 4th @ 10:00am, for a super-fun, family event! Not a runner? That’s OK. You can walk, skip, hop, twirl, dance or stroll your way through six color stations along the 5K route that starts at Lurgio Middle school on the BHS/RAL campus. Be sure to wear white for maximum color effect (you will be blasted with food safe colorful powder). All funds raised from this event will go back into our schools!
We are looking for volunteers and sponsors for this great event. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring the event or volunteering, please contact us at bedfordcolorblast@gmail.com, or for more information please visit www.bedfordptg.org. This event is presented by Derry Medical Center.
Custom Lurgio Wear Available
Did you know that you can order custom Lurgio wear in our new school colors? Check out the BedfordWear website to see all they have to choose from.
PTG Corner:
We’re planning to celebrate the teachers & staff at Lurgio during National Teacher Appreciation week May 1st - 5th. Please check out the sign ups below for opportunities. Volunteers, baked goods, and raffle items are needed for our Mobile Coffee Cart on May 2nd, and we’re hosting a Texas Sized Tex Mex Luncheon on May 4th. We appreciate your time and any donations!
COMMUNITY MEETING - Join the PTG and the Principals from all six schools for a community forum on Tuesday, May 9th@ 9:30 at BCTV (10 Meetinghouse Road). Email us with your questions or with topics you’d like to hear about from our principals. Would you like to know about the process for classroom placement? What are competencies? How to use power school or an explanation on the grading system as your child changes schools? Let us know and that’s what we’ll talk about! This is a great opportunity to interact with the principals in a small group setting and get the facts! Email Lisa Nash at lisa@eight-stars.com with your questions and topic suggestions.
Register today for the first annual PTG COLOR BLAST 5K Fun run/walk, and mark your calendar for a super-fun and colorful, family event! Not a runner? That’s OK. You can walk, skip, hop, dance or stroll your way through six color stations along the 5K route that starts at Lurgio Middle school on the BHS/RAL campus on June 4th at 10:00a.m.. Race kits available through May 5th only.
YANKEE CANDLE: Due to parent interest we have reopened our Yankee Candle sale for online ordering only. Yankee Candles make great gifts for Mother’s Day, Appreciation or Just Because. Direct shipping is free on orders $100. April 20- April 23rd50% of sales go back to the PTG, after April 23rd, 40% of sales come back to the PTG. Online ordering is available throughJune 1st. Group Code #999965479
We wish you a relaxing and safe April vacation!
Bedford Food Pantry – Items Needed for Children
Food Insecurity is a growing concern across the nation and right here in our own backyard. Nearly 350 adults and children in Bedford qualify for food stamps and more than 167 families in Bedford meet the income standards for the government’s free school lunch program.
In light of these numbers, the Bedford Food Pantry has started a new program, School Lunch Plus, to provide students in Bedford who face food insecurity two lunches each weekend (with complete privacy/anonymity). In order to provide two lunches for each student in need, the Food Pantry is looking for donations of these specific items.
If you are able to donate these items (these are ongoing donations), please bring them by the Bedford Food Pantry at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, 4 Church Road, Bedford, NH. Parents/guardians, please contact the school guidance counselor or school nurse if you would like your child to participate in this program.
UPDATED 2017-2018 School Calendar
There is one change in the calendar and the updated 2017/18 calendar is now attached 2017-18 School Calendar. The first day of school for students is Tuesday, August 29.
BHS Summer Course Registration
If you elected to take one of the Summer In Writing courses (Enrichment or Hybrid Enrichment), please register for summer school! This is the second step of registration, after selecting a summer course during course selection in February. Course dates, times, payment information, and the online registration form can be found here.
Registration for BASE Camp (a week-long orientation program at BHS) is also live. This summer, BASE Camp will be the week of 7/31-8/4. Please visit the BASE Camp website for more information.
