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LURGIO NEWS
May 11, 2018
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Dear Parents,
We have finished our school-wide state assessments, and I am happy to report that our students approached this high stakes moment with poise and confidence. They took their work seriously, and I look forward to seeing the fruits of their labors as the results come in this spring.
Thank you again for all that you do to get your children to school each day prepared to learn and to demonstrate their learning.
Sincerely,
Ed Joyce
P.S. One more test to go for our eighth graders: State Science Assessment next Wednesday.
Important Dates
May 16 (Wednesday)
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State Assessment in Science (8th Grade Only)
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May 18 (Friday)
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7th Grade - Stand By Me (SNHU)
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May 24 (Thursday)
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6th to 7th Grade Transition Night (RAL Dining Hall 6:00 pm)
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May 25 (Friday)
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Teacher Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL
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May 28 (Monday)
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Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
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June 5 (Tuesday)
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8th Grade Awards Night (6:00 pm - BHS Theater)
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June 7 (Thursday)
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RAL Spring Concert (7:00 pm - BHS Theater)
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June 8 (Friday)
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8th Grade Dance (6:00 pm)
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June 20 (Wednesday)
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Last Day of School
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New News
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8th Grade Awards Night
8th Grade Awards Night will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the BHS Theater. If you’re student is eligible to receive an award, you will receive an invitation during the week of May 21, 2018. For more information regarding criteria to receive an award, please click [HERE].
8th Grade Johns Hopkins CTY Talent Search Participants
If your 8th grader participated in the Johns Hopkins CTY Talent Search as either a 7th or 8th grader AND was invited to a Johns Hopkins awards ceremony for achieving high honor scores, please e-mail Mrs. Rockwell with your child’s name and scores at rockwella@bedfordnhk12.net. We like to recognize this accomplishment at the 8th grade awards night and we don’t want to miss anyone!
8th Grade Dance
The 8th Grade Dance will be on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Lurgio Dining Hall. Only 8th grade students are permitted to attend and regular school dress code applies. Contrary to some circulating rumors, there is no need to “dress up”, rent tuxedos, or commission limousines. Students should wear school appropriate attire that they feel comfortable “busting a move” in!
8th Grade Parent Orientation Night
On Wednesday May 30th, BHS invites all parents and guardians of our 8th grade class to a Parent Orientation presentation. The presentation will be held in the theater beginning at 6:00pm and should last about one hour. This event will provide parents with an overview of the High School’s academic and non-academic culture, as well as provide resources for you to further engage with the High School community. There will be a brief session for general questions and administrators will be available following the presentation for more specific questions.
Senior Project Acting Workshop
BHS senior Brandon Jamieson is putting on an acting workshop on Wednesday, May 16 from 3:30PM - 5:15PM. If you’re student is interested in signing up, click [HERE].
Weekly Features
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Book Buzz
The spotlight is on Donna Gephart as we prepare for her author visit on May 15th. Our Whole-School Read this year is Gephart’s Death By Toilet Paper. Thanks to PTG and Opportunities Reaching Kids (ORK) funds for sponsoring the Donna Gephart presentations and workshops. You might also want to check out her other books:
Today's Book Buzz comes from Elsie in 7-East:
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The Secrets We Keep by Trisha Leaver is such a captivating book start to finish! Identical twins Ella and Maddy have a fight and get into a tragic accident and Maddy dies. Ella wakes up in the hospital surrounded by family who thinks she is Maddy. Ella makes the decision to pretend to be Maddy. Ella is the quiet, shy twin and Maddy was the more popular, extroverted twin. Maddy had all these secrets that Ella finds out about. No one knows her secret until her best friend figures it out. What's so cool is that readers know about the secret but the characters don't so you're always wondering when it will fall apart and be revealed. The author does a great job keep the twins separate and distinct. Check out this book!
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Guidance Corner
This week's article from the Search Institute highlights "Achievement Motivation". Encouraging your child while they gain executive functioning is essential to them developing from the inside out. Click here to view this week’s article.
RAL Guidance Counselor, Donna LaRue, MA, MLADC, LCMHC posts a weekly, helpful parenting newsletter article, as well as other relevant material on her website. Check out Ms. LaRue’s web page for past ‘Asset Newsletters’ by clicking here.
Lurgio Tech Corner Update
Has your son/daughter damaged or lost their chromebook charger? Did you know that the Tech Corner sells N21, N22, and N23 chromebook chargers? If you would like to purchase an additional or replacement charger, see us in the Tech Corner cost is $24 (checks payable to Bedford School District).
Please remind your son/daughter to charge their chromebook every night!
PTG Corner
Happy Staff Appreciation Week
A big shout out to all the amazing staff that work in the Bedford School District! Thank you to all the teachers, administrative support staff, custodial staff, kitchen staff, nurses and paraprofessionals that all contribute to making our schools great!!
Bedford PTG Color Blast Fun Run/Walk
SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD, 9:30AM
Over 630 runners registered, don’t miss your chance to get in on the colorful fun. REGISTER NOW. Registration closes Thursday, May 24.
Have you signed your kids up to run and are planning to be there to cheer them on? We could use your help as a volunteer! Click here for volunteer opportunities.
Check out our website for our new shorter 2 mile course and all things Color Blast!
District Year-in-Review Meetings
Join the Bedford PTG for two upcoming community meetings, first with Principals from all six of our schools on the Tuesday, 5/15 and then with Superintendent McGee on Wednesday, 5/30. Both meetings will be held at BCTV starting at 9:30AM.
Volunteers Needed for Stand By Me
Lurgio Middle School is hosting the 29th year of Stand By Me on Friday, May 18th @ SNHU. This event, for all seventh grade students and their parents/guardians, is in need of volunteers to help the day run smoothly. Since 7th grade families are participating in the event we are looking for volunteers from other grades to help. Various shifts and volunteer opportunities available, please click HERE for more information and to sign up to volunteer.
Reminders
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PowerSchool Parent Portal Update
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback about the functionality of our PowerSchool system as we transitioned to competency-based reporting. We’re excited to report that we have been able to develop a much more user-friendly interface for PowerSchool, and we invite everyone to check out the new system. Click here to access the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Special Education Parent Involvement Survey 2018
Do you have a student with an IEP? Please complete the New Hampshire Department of Education’s annual Parent Involvement survey! Paper copies are in the mail to you, or you can complete the survey at www.NHParent.com by June 15, 2018. Share your feedback! Your responses help us continue to improve. Thank you for your time and participation!
Destination Imagination - Shoes, Bags & Belt Drive
Bedford DI are having a special drive through Ecosmith Recyclers. From now until end May, you can donate all your old shoes, bags and belts (any condition) in the marked boxes in our school lobby. This items must be placed in a special blue bag. This is a great way to get your spring cleaning under way, while helping raise funds for the teams heading to Global Finals in Knoxville, TN. Reminder, clothing, fabrics, stuffed animals etc can always be donated in the bin in the parking lot. We appreciate your support. For more info, contact bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com
“Earth Shaking” News
Through the collaborative support of the Bedford Education Foundation, the Bedford School District, and community funding, Ross A. Lurgio Middle School has the opportunity to partner with the Boston College Weston Observatory to become the Boston College Educational Seismology Project Flagship School for New Hampshire. This project will actually install a fully functioning seismograph at Lurgio. Data collected from this instrument will be used to enhance our eighth grade science curriculum. The data will also be used for research at Boston College and available for the community as well. As a community, we are currently seeking donations to support this project. If you are interested in learning more please contact Tracy Richmond, BEF fundraising chair at tracyrichmond@me.com. This project is sure to have a lasting impact on our community.
2018-19 School Calendar
The School Board has approved the 2018-19 School Calendar. Please note that there is a substantial change for 2018-19. The district will shift from tracking days to tracking hours. As a result, the last day of school for 2018-19 will be no later than June 13 and could be as early as June 6. The first five snow days, if needed, will be made up by students at the end of the year. Any snow days beyond five days will not need to be made up by students. This should bring some more predictability to the end of the year for families.
Gsuite Information for Parents
Some of our parents have asked for an explanation of our Gsuite, the tools within Chrome our students now use for much of their school work. Our technology teachers have developed this Gsuite Information for Parents. For parents/guardians who are interested in seeing the work of their child, just ask your son/daughter to log in with their account or provide you with their password to showcase the work completed.
