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LURGIO NEWS
May 4, 2018
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Dear Parents,
I wrote to you earlier in the day about the State Assessments that our students will be taking next week. If you missed it, click here for access. I wanted to add just one additional note that I appreciate all of the work that you do as families to support our students as they approach these high-stakes assessments. We have a truly wonderful and supportive community that pulls together to see our children succeed. I feel honored to be a part of this community and our successes.
Sincerely,
Ed Joyce
Important Dates
May 7 (Monday)
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7th Grade Trip to Odiorne
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May 8 (Tuesday) to
May 10 (Thursday)
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State Assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics
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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 6:00pm)
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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 7 (Thursday)
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RAL Spring Concert (7:00 pm - BHS Theater)
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June 20 (Wednesday)
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Last Day of School
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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 will review all nominees and will select the the “Cub of the Week.”
This week’s Cub is Jacob Brisson. Jacob is a kind and caring student who consistently goes out of his way to include all students. This week, when he saw a student sitting alone at lunch, he approached her and invited her to join him and his friends. He then carried her lunch tray for her over to the new table. Thank you for your kindness, Jacob, you are a truly positive part of our Lurgio school community.
New News
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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.
7th Grade Trip to Odiorne
This is a reminder to all seventh grade parents and students that there is a grade-level trip to Odiorne State Park on Monday, May 7. All students who have inhalers and/or epipens should remember to bring their medication(s) on the trip. Ms. Chessie, the school nurse, will also be on the trip for medical support. We anticipate a safe, educational, and fun outing for all!
Congratulations, Ms. Murray!
Ms. Murray is pictured on the far right
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Congratulations to our very own Ms. Murray who has won the Tech Ed Teacher of the Year for the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). Ms. Murray has also been nominated for an “Eddies” award. Be sure to pass along your congratulations to the supremely talented, Ms. Murray!
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 7-11
We have many exciting events scheduled for our wonderful Teachers and Staff. We are looking for help with donations for both the Luncheon and the Raffle. Please click on the links below if you would like to take part. Remember, our teachers and staff devote so much of their time and efforts to our kids. Here's our opportunity to thank them!!
Volunteers Needed for Stand By Me
Stand By Me is coming on Friday, May 18th at SNHU. 8th grade parents… there are still lots of opportunities available (shifts and duties vary) to help out at the event. For 7th grade attending parents, you can assist by signing up to evaluate workshops you attend. Please click HERE for more information and to sign up to volunteer. Thank You.
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!
McKelvie Staff Basketball Game
Lurgio students! McKelvie's Fifth-Annual Staff Basketball Game is taking place next Friday, May 11, in the Bedford High School gym! Doors open at 6:00, game starts at 6:30. Tickets are $5 per person or $20 for a family and all proceeds benefit the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD). Come cheer on your former teachers and support a great cause!
Destination Imagination - Chipotle Fundraiser
The Bedford DI Global Finals teams are hosting a ONE FOR THE TEAMS fundraiser at Chipotle next Monday, May 7th, 4-8PM. Be sure to tell the cashier you are there for the fundraiser. No flyer required. Thank you for your support.
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
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:
How to Survive Middle School:
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When David and his best friend have a fight, David is lucky enough to make a pretty cool new friend, Sophie–who just (gulp) happens to be a girl. Sophie thinks David’s videos are hilarious, and she starts sending out the links to everyone she knows. Sophie’s friends tell their friends, and before David knows it, thousands of people are viewing his videos–including some of the last people he would have expected. David may still feel like a real-life schmo, but is he ready to become an Internet superstar?
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As If Being 12 3/4 Isn't Bad Enough My Mother is Running for President:
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As if being 12 3/4 isn’t bad enough, Vanessa Rothrock’s mother is running for president and it’s ruining her life. Isn’t it enough that her enormous feet trip her up all the time, even on stage during the school spelling bee? Isn’t it enough that Reginald Trumball, love of Vanessa’s pathetic life, read her personal and private list of deficiencies to some boy she doesn’t even know? And that the Boob Fairy hasn’t visited her even once?! Doesn’t Mom realize that Vanessa needs her more than the rest of the country? More importantly, doesn’t she realize that she may be in grave danger? Vanessa's receiving threatening notes at school–notes that imply some psycho has it out for her mother at the Democratic National Convention. Vanessa might be the only person who can save her. But does she have the courage to do what that requires?
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Lily and Dunkin:
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Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you’re in the eighth grade. Dunkin Dorfman, birth name Norbert Dorfman, is dealing with bipolar disorder and has just moved from the New Jersey town he’s called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change.
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Guidance Corner
This week's article from the Search Institute highlights "Positive Values". Defining and discussing your family values will help your children grow into independent, confident and caring young adults. 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
Bedford PTG Color Blast Fun Run/Walk
EVENT SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD, 9:30AM AT BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Friday May 4th is the deadline to get your swag bag and reduced adult registrant price!REGISTER NOW before the adult price increases to $30 and swag bags will NOT be available after May 4th. All those registered on or before May 4th will be eligible to win a $100 Copper Door Gift Certificate.
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 to be a volunteer.
Check out our website for our new shorter 2 mile course and all things Color Blast!
School Supply Kit Program
Due to unforeseen circumstances with our supplier, PTG will be unable to offer pre-purchased school supply kits to families for 2018/19 school year. Teachers will still provide supply lists that families can utilize to shop on their own for supplies before the start of the school year.
Please note that we will be working on finding an alternative and we hope to re-introduce this program next spring for 2019/20 school year supplies. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to work to find the best supplier to meet Bedford School District’s needs.
Fisher Cats Discounted Tickets
Join the PTG for a fun family afternoon with the Fisher Cats on May 20th. Arrive early for the High Five Tunnel and stay late to run the bases.
Click HERE for more information and to order DISCOUNTED tickets. Return order form with check payable to NH Fisher Cats to school by May 11th. Tickets will be available at the Will Call window on 5/20.
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.
District Year in Review Community 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. We are looking to the community for topic ideas you’d like to hear discussed. Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by 5/9 with your questions/comments.
Reminders
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“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.
RAL Kitchen News
The kitchen is excited to announce that starting in May on every Wednesday the Breakfast Program will be preparing homemade baked items to add to a complete and healthy breakfast! Some of the items will be our own Banana Bread, Blueberry Muffins, Zucchini Bread, Peach Streusel Muffins and Cinnamon Coffee Cake. Be sure to check out these exciting new additions to the program.
Injury Prevention Programs for the Young Athlete at FPTS
James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS, Director of Injury Prevention & Sport Performance, will be combining his knowledge and experience in collegiate and professional athletics, exercise science, and rehab, along with his lifelong experience playing and coaching elite level soccer, to bring a program that is unparalleled in the world of injury prevention, conditioning, and performance education for young athletes participating in any sport. If you’d like more information, please click [HERE].
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.
