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LURGIO NEWS
November 9, 2018
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Dear Parents,
Please remember that there is no school on Monday in observance of our Veterans. If you are a veteran, I thank you for your service.
Each week, we use this newsletter as one of our main communication tools with all of you. As you are my target audience, I would like get your feedback on the what you find information and suggest for what we can improve. Please take a moment to complete this quick survey.
All the best,
Ed Joyce
Principal
Important Dates
Nov. 12 (Mon)
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NO SCHOOL - Veterans’ Day Observance
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Nov. 14 (Wed)
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Parent Conferences (3:30-6:30PM)
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Nov. 17 (Sat.)
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PTG Ski & Skate Sale - BHS Gym (6:00AM-7:00PM)
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Nov. 21-23 (Wed-Fri)
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No School - Thanksgiving Break
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Dec. 7 (Fri.)
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RAL School Dance (6:00PM-9:00PM)
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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 Catherine Campbell. Catherine’s kindness and helpfulness are well known to her teachers and classmates. She is being honored as our cub of the week for going above and beyond the call to help her fellow classmates with their schoolwork. Thank you Catherine for helping to make Lurgio a wonderful place to learn. Congratulations.
Artist in Residence Program
Art lovers, are you ready to put your painting talents to the test? Mrs. Olejarz, Lurgio’s Artist in Residence and Mrs. Benoit from our art department are ready to begin a our mural project. We will be painting a literature based mural on the wall across from the Media Center. Some work will be done during WIN periods and some work will be done after school. If you enjoy art and painting and would like to learn more about creating a mural, please join us!
Sign up sheets will be in Mrs. Benoit’s room, 212 starting Tuesday November 13th. Come to our first meeting on Tuesday, November 13th from 3:15-4:15 PM. Bring your creativity and good ideas as well as names of your favorite books.
Stand By Me - Parent Steering Committee
Are you a Lurgio parent looking to get more involved in our school? May 31, 2019 will be the 30th Anniversary of Stand By Me, our all day workshop for 7th grade students and parents held at SNHU. 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.
RAL Kitchen News
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious pear-fect smoothie loaded with fresh pear, banana, mango and vanilla yogurt for some beneficial protein, topped with cinnamon to add some great flavor. In addition to the breakfast meals being offered is a homemade fabulous fruit whole grain muffin. Don't miss out on these healthy and wholesome new breakfast items.
The hot lunch program has an exciting new lunch being offered on Thursday, November 15th. Chicken tikka masala is a dish filled with marinated chunks of chicken in a spiced curry sauce, paired with whole grain brown rice and roasted cauliflower with turmeric. On Friday, November 16th, a vegetarian-friendly 3 sisters soup is featured with and an abundance of fresh vegetables and healthy plant based proteins . Students and staff, come try these flavor packed authentic dishes that will wow your palate and give you lots of energy for the school day!
Bedford High School Theater Company: Fiddler on the Roof
Join the Bedford High School Theater company for their fall production, Fiddler on the Roof. There will be showtimes Nov 8, 9, & 10 @ 7:00 PM, Nov 11 @ 2:00 PM, and Nov 16 & 17 @ 7:00 PM.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door: $5 for students, $10 for seniors (65+), and $12 for adults. We hope to see you there!
Weekly Features
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Book Buzz
Books for Breakfast is abuzz about these books this week!
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Gwyneth from 8 W:
"I haven't finished Melissa Sarno's JUST UNDER THE CLOUDS yet but I really like the pace of this book about two sisters. Cora, the big sister, takes care of her sister with special needs. Making it even tougher is that the girls' father died and the mother is struggling to make ends meet. Then the three of them become homeless. But the great thing is that they are always positive, always happy and always keeping the memory of their dad alive."
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Cam from 7 S:
"Ridley Pearson's THE KINGDOM KEEPERS is a great series. I'm on book seven and there are ten in the series. There is tons of action and it is set in Disney. Disney after hours. And the kids are holograms and have to fight all the Disney villains. There are five kids who are the main characters and they are hired as guides in Disney. They become DHI, which means Disney Host Interactive or Daylight Hologram Imaging. It's one adventure after another and great to read."
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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.
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.
National Day of Kindness will occur this year on Tuesday November 13, 2018. Our amazing students have created a colorful display of simple ways they show others they care. Thank you all for raising such thoughtful and kind kids!
Lurgio Tech Corner Update
In order to avoid confusion, Lurgio has had to disable the progress reports that have been available through PowerSchool. We are working closely with PowerSchool to find a solution to this report as well as the view that is on the mobile app. In the meantime, if you wish to view your students’ progress, please log into PowerSchool on your computer or chromebook.
As quarter 1 comes to a close, we are happy to report that 63% of our students did not need to borrow a daily loaner at all this quarter!! With the new quarter comes a clean loaner slate for all students. This quarter we have implemented a change in our procedure. We will email parents when their child has borrowed a Chromebook for the third time. This email is to notify you that your child has met with the Tech Team and has come up with a plan to be better prepared. Please continue to remind your child to charge their Chromebook every night!
PTG Corner
BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH!
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.
Volunteer: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Volunteers can pre-shop Saturday morning (wristband required) before the doors open to the public. This is a great perk to volunteering! Click HERE to get involved
Bake Sale: Interested in donated an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click HERE
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!
Another check-in - Hannaford Helps Schools 2018/19
There's still time! Just a reminder that you can help make a difference at our school! The school that raises the most school dollars at each Hannaford location will get an additional $1,000 donation! Lurgio is registered at Jenkins Road. Thank you for participating!
