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LURGIO NEWS
September 28, 2018
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Dear Parents,
With September all but in the books, it is now time to start getting excited about October. Along with some much needed cooler weather, October also brings Cardigan for our 8th graders and the Witch Way Fun Run for everyone. This year we have ramped of the fun for our annual fundraiser by making the distance more manageable for all students and adding Trick-or-treat stations along the course. We are also going to host a series of fun activities for our students at lunches and even a few evening events to build excitement and spirit. You can learn more about the race by reading our feature that is included below in the New News section.
All the best,
Ed Joyce
Principal
Important Dates
October 1 - 5 (Mon-Fri)
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Cardigan Week
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Oct. 8 (Mon.)
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No School - Columbus Day Observance
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October 20 (Sat)
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BEF Fundraiser
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October 27 (Sat)
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Witch Way Fun Run
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New News
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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 Sam McGovern from pod 7-East. Sam is being recognized for being particularly supportive of his classmates as they are all settling into their Lurgio. Congratulations, Sam! You make Lurgio a great place to learn!
Witch Way Fun Run
Fall is here and the planning for annual Witch Way race is well under way. We have made some major changes to this annual event! One of those exciting changes is the race has been renamed to the Witch Way Fun Run. This run will be on a new shorter 2 mile course (course map here) that will include a variety of Halloween-themed pit-stops stocked with candy and prizes along the way. We will no longer formally be timing the race but we will have a clock available at the start/finish line for those of you who are interested in their time.
The race will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2018 and starts at 10am at Lurgio Middle School. Click here for more information: http://www.sau25.net/ww5k. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Donna Dennis - dennisd@sau25.net.
NHSAS Scores Update
Apologies for the inconvenience but we inadvertently did not send home student scores on the Math portion of the NHSAS last week. Those have been sent out this week and should arrive at your homes shortly.
Weekly Features
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Book Buzz
We have a ton of kids buzzing about Donna Gephart’s Lily and Dunkin. You know it's a good book when all the library copies go out and there is a 6 person hold on it! This book is clearly not to be missed.
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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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Athletics This Week
Please click here to view the schedule for the upcoming week. There are limited competitions and most practices are optional for 8th graders due to the Cardigan trip. See individual sport coaches for further details about practices. Regular schedules will resume on October 9th.
BHS/RAL Equestrian Club
The New Hampshire High School Equestrian Teams (NHHSET) organization as stated on their website (https://www.nhhset.org/) is "dedicated to promoting and organizing equestrian competition in high school athletic or activity programs. NHHSET will support, challenge and offer recognition to the dedicated students who both physically and mentally pursue the challenge of the equine sport." Bedford High School has competed with a High School Equestrian Club for many years. The state has opened up the registration to middle school students again this year. The Bedford High School and Ross A Lurgio Middle School are once again teaming up to offer the opportunity for student equestrians to compete in NHHSET for the 2018-2019 school year.
The competition is comprised of three meets at the district level in the spring and culminates in the State Championship in May. Students of all riding levels are able to compete in all disciplines. Students compete individually and accumulate points toward a team final placement. Students are able to register as a rider or a spirit member. Riders must own or lease a horse in order to compete. Spirit members participate by working with the riding members to prepare horses for competition as well as "The Grooming Box Challenge" and a Practicum Experience. Participants will practice with the team coach in the winter on patterns as determined by the state board. The meets are run by parent volunteers and as such parents are required to volunteer at least one Saturday meet in the spring. Rider and Spirit registration begins December 1, 2018. Cost for Rider participation was $175 and Spirit participation was $20 last year. The cost structure is still being finalized at the state level.
Kathy Blake (blakek@sau25.net) is the club advisor. Please contact Kathy Blake for further information. Registration will close at the beginning of January. All documents and money orders must go through Kathy Blake in order to be part of the Bedford High School Club Team.
The club will begin meeting in early October. There will be a parent meeting to answer questions in early October as well.
PTG Corner
Cardigan Pizza Party
Please help welcome our 8th graders back from the Mountain by donating brownies/water or helping serve pizza and dessert on Wed 10/3 or Fri 10/5. Click HERE for the SignUp
Coffee and Conversation with Mike Fournier
Hosted by the PTG, Interim Superintendent Mike Fournier invites you to “Coffee and Conversation”, Thursday, October 11th, 9:30am at BCTV (10 Meetinghouse Road).
LIMITED SEATING-RSVP REQUIRED.
This will be a small, informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings.
In order to be more interactive and personal, seating is limited so you must RSVP here… Coffee And Conversation if you wish to attend.
This will be a discussion-based gathering, so questions and comments will be encouraged.
Additional get-togethers with Mr. Fournier will take place throughout the school year if you are unable to attend or seats are no longer available.
Meadow Farms Gifts, Wrap and More
Looking for quality gift wrap, everyday gifts, tote bags, and gourmet mixes? Our popular Gifts, Wrap & More fundraiser starts Friday 9/28! Brochures, with ordering details, should have come home with elementary students this week.
Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS will be able to order online via this link McK-RAL-BHS Order Link All orders are due by Friday 10/12 and product will ship direct to you. 40% of sales goes back to our schools.
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 October 4th, from 9:30-10:30am or 6:30-7:30pm, at the Bedford Public 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 psvdm617@gmail.com and specify if you will attend the morning or evening session.
New District Volunteer Opportunity
PTG is seeking a District Event Coordinator. This person will work with all 6 schools to organize how PTG will solicit support from local merchants for district wide events. This role is designed to help create and build strong working relationships with our local merchants and schools. Contact bedfordNHPTG@gmail.com if interested or for more info.
Manchester Monarchs Opening Night
Join the PTG and McKelvie Chorus for Opening Night at the Monarchs…Friday, October 19th 7pm. Click HERE to order tickets. Enjoy a fun, family night out and support McKelvie Chorus as they sing the National Anthem!
RAL Kitchen News:
Starting next week the breakfast program will be featuring fresh fruit smoothies as a new option for a breakfast combo meal. Stop by the breakfast cart and start the school day with a refreshing healthy fruit smoothie! The hot lunch will be offering lots of healthy homemade side dishes to partner with our wholesome lunches. Fresh roasted beets with rosemary will be on Monday the 1st, kale chips (with local kale) will be on Thursday the 4th, local jalapenos to top ultimate nachos with homemade mashed black beans will be on Friday the 5th. Be on the lookout for the local farm produce such as apples, romaine lettuce, salad mix & red & green leaf lettuce, radishes and kale!
Reminders
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Traffic Reminders
Traffic at dismissal continues to improve, and we would like to thank all parents for following safe driving practices even in the frustration of our most high-traffic times. Today was our most efficient dismissal, with all buses making it up the hill prior to the final bell of the day!
As a reminder, please continue to follow these practices any time you are driving on campus:
- Refrain from cell phone use, even when idling.
- Load and unload only in the designated area marked by the double green areas.
- Pull all the way forward in both lanes of the pick-up/drop-off area.
- Mind the speed limit on campus (15 MPH), and remember that slower is better when student pedestrians are present.
- Reserve the use of the traffic circle for students with mobility issues (wheelchair, crutches, etc...)
- Feel free to smile and wave at your friendly outdoor duty teachers!
By continuing to follow these guidelines, we can continue to see improved traffic flow and increasingly efficient dismissals.
Bedford Education Foundation (BEF) Annual Fall Fundraiser
Buy Your Tickets Now
Saturday, October 20, 2018, 7 PM @ Noah's Event Center in Bedford
This event features the RAL Jazz Band and Mr. Michael Fournier as our Master of Ceremonies!
Tickets are limited and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Find more information about the Bedford Education Foundation on our website, or follow us on Facebook. If you have questions or would like to get involved, please email info@befnh.org.
