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LURGIO NEWS
November 20, 2018
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Dear Lurgio Community,
I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. It is at this time of year, that I am especially thankful for the great students, parents, and staff that are a part of the Lurgio Middle School. Thank you all for making Lurgio such a special place to be.
All the best,
Ed Joyce
Principal
Important Dates
Nov. 21-23 (Wed-Fri)
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No School - Thanksgiving Break
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Dec. 4 (Tues)
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Internet Safety
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Dec. 7 (Fri)
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RAL School Dance (6:00PM-9:00PM)
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Dec. 13 (Thur)
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RAL Winter Concert (7:00PM, BHS Theater)
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Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 (Mon-Tues)
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No School - Holiday Break
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New News
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Online Report Cards
In an effort to help both parents and students access Powerschool more effectively, we have put together a screencast. Click here to watch a tutorial on the Powerschool and how to access grading information and report cards.
Yearbook Cover Contest
The yearbook club is having its annual cover contest. Please encourage your child to submit an entry for a chance to win a FREE 2018/2019 Lurgio Yearbook! CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS. The cover submission deadline has been extended!! Submissions are now due by Tuesday, December 4 by 3pm to Mrs. Dennis or Mrs. Manley in the Tech Corner.
Weekly Features
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Stand By Me
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Stand By Me is a full day of off campus workshops for 7th grade students and their parents scheduled for Friday, May 31st, 2019. Each year we look to provide relevant and engaging speakers. We welcome parents to complete this survey to let us know what topics are of interest to you.
Parent Steering Committee
Are you a Lurgio parent looking to get more involved in our school? The parent committee is instrumental in organizing this program. We meet once a month - please join us. Contact our Guidance Secretary, Beth Fitzgerald, with any questions.
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Athletics This Week
Please click here to view the schedule for the upcoming week. Please see the Athletics Website for Winter Sports information.
Wrestling begins Monday, November 26th. Students should bring all paperwork to the RAL Dining Hall for practice from 3:30-5:30PM. Wrestling will continue to practice on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the winter season. Please contact Coach Moricone with any questions.
Guidance Corner
Free Parent Support and Training - School Avoidance
Are you struggling with a child who does not want to come to school? Bedford School District is offering a free program to support families with this concern. Every Tuesday @ 10am in the Lurgio Guidance Department. Sessions are facilitated by Cynthia Kenney. Please contact Lurgio Guidance at 310-9101 with questions.
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This week Students Against Destructive Decisions teamed up with the Lurgio Jazz Band to decorate the school proclaiming their intention to “Band together to be Drug Free”. The kids were really “Jazzed up to be Drug Free” as they worked together creating Thanksgiving spirit with a twist. Watch for our next collaborative Winter Wonderland project when S.A.D.D. teams up with Books For Breakfast.
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Lurgio Tech Corner Update
Please continue to remind your child to charge their Chromebook every night as well as the importance of knowing where their chromebook is at all times!
PTG Corner
Happy Thanksgiving from the PTG
We wish you all a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! We are thankful for the amazing support we receive from families, staff, and the community.
Bedford PTG Ski, Skate, & More Sale - Saturday 11/17
LOCAL/REGIONAL MERCHANTS: Joining the sale are ski merchants Rodgers Ski and Sport, Bob and Terry’s Ski & Sports Outlet, Ski & Snowboard Liquidation Center, Sport Thoma, S&W Sports and Pro-Lens. They will bring NEW and USED equipment at HUGE savings along with their expertise in fitting the right ski, board and boots to your ability.
Save on new and used winter sports equipment & apparel! Our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!
Got winter gear and clothing to sell…visit PTG Website for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 16, 2018 between 5PM – 8PM. Please note: IF YOU NEED TO PRINT YOUR TAGS ON SITE AT BHS DURING EQUIPMENT DROP OFF THERE WILL BE A $1.00 CHARGE PER TAG.
CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! New this year the PTG is excited to offer Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!
Gift Card Fundraiser
ORDERS DUE November 28 - A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! Final order due date is Wednesday, November 28th. To download an order form please click here… Gift Card Order Form. For more information about this program, click here… Gift Card Program. HAPPY SHOPPING!
Color Blast Fun Run Opportunity
It’s no too late to get involved with planning this Colorful community event. Our first planning meeting will be Thursday, November 29th, 9:15am at the Town library (Richmond meeting room). Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com for more information, or simply join us on the 29th.
Amazon Smile!
Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG? Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support. Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG. Thank you for your support.
Stay Connected to PTG
Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!
Reminders
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RAL School Play
We are pleased to announce that this year's musical will be Disney's, "The Little Mermaid Junior." Auditions will take place in December, rehearsals will begin in January 2019, and show dates are March 21 (special preview for Grandparents), March 22 and 23. Specific details about auditions will be available soon!
LAST CALL - Hannaford Helps Schools 2018/19
With just a couple weeks to go, we wanted to remind you to let you know that your school dollars MUST be turned in to the Jenkins Road Hannaford store by Saturday, December 8, 2018. Thank you for your participation!
