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LURGIO NEWS
December 14, 2018
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Dear Lurgio Community,
Last night our Lurgio Chorus and Band were spectacular as they performed for the Winter Concert. Congratulations to our musicians, directors, parents, and everyone that helped make the event a wonderful success. While the arts took center stage last night, our basketball teams have some great games coming up next week. Our teams will be hosting home games on Monday and Thursday. Be sure to catch the excitement.
In the spirit of giving, our Student Council is making their final push on the Holiday Food Basket Drive. Homerooms are collecting 30 of their designated item (homeroom items list), and collecting between $2-$3 per student to help defray costs of turkeys, milk, eggs, and other items. We are hoping to have all donations in by Thursday, Dec 21. In past years, this effort has helped to provide a holiday meal for 30+ families in our local community.
Thank you for your support,
Ed Joyce
Principal
Important Dates
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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Jan. 8 (Tues)
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Positive Coaching Alliance Parent Workshop (6PM-8PM)
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Jan. 21 (Mon)
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No School - Civil Rights Day
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Jan 24 (Thur)
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Principal’s Winter Read
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New News
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Stand By Me- Hannaford Fundraiser
The Stand By Me Hannaford fundraiser will run from 12/23/18-1/19/19. All proceeds generated by the book bin at the Bedford Hannaford (Jenkins Road) will be donated to the Stand By Me program.
How it works:
The book bin located at the front of the store, and people donate used books for others to purchase. Every two weeks, Hannaford donates all of the proceeds from the book bin to a different cause.
How to help:
DONATE BOOKS ‐ Drop off books to the bin that you would like to donate. Both adult and children books are accepted.
PURCHASE BOOKS ‐ Please take a few minutes to browse the used books in the Hannaford Book Bin during the first two weeks of January. It is an inexpensive way to build your child’s library or to find a good book for yourself!
Thank you to Hannaford for this opportunity.
We appreciate the support!
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 “Cub of the Week.”
This week’s Cubs of the Week are Lauren Redfern and Kaylie Tennant. They are being honored this week for enhancing of their reading block. With the blessing of their homeroom teacher, Lauren and Kaylie created a book group for their sustained reading block. The two girls researched possible novels, wrote summaries of the possible books, organized a class vote, and set up the structure for the book club. Ms. Turmelle reports that it has been a phenomenal success. Way to go Lauren and Kaylie. Thank you for making Lurgio a wonderful place to learn.
Reminders
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Lurgio Holiday Food Basket Collection
Lurgio will be collecting food for 30 families in need in our community. We are asking that each homeroom collect 30 of their designated item (homeroom items list), and collect between $2-$3 per student to help defray costs of turkeys, milk, eggs, etc. We are hoping to have all donations in by Thursday, Dec 21st
RAL School Play
Anyone interested in auditioning for this year's middle school musical, The Little Mermaid, should attend an informational meeting on Monday, December 10, from 3:15-4:15 in Room 103 (the chorus room). Students will be taught a song which they will sing at the audition on Monday, December 17. Students will be able to sign-up for approximate audition times. All those auditioning are required to attend the dance audition the following day, Tuesday, December 18, from 3:15-5:00 p.m. Callbacks for specific roles will be held on Wednesday, December 19, from 3:15 until 5:30 p.m. Students will be notified if they are invited to attend callbacks.
Once cast, rehearsals for The Little Mermaid will begin in January. Show dates are March 21-23, 2019.
Students who know they will absent from school during audition week should notify Mrs. Devino immediately to arrange alternative audition dates.
Student Projects
8th Grader to support WZID’s Radiothon
Every year, for two days, the 95.7 WZID radio station has the “Christmas is for Kids Radiothon”. During this Radiothon donations are collected so the kids in New Hampshire who are less fortunate can open presents during the holidays. Faith Guttman, Lurgio 8th Grader, and her entire family are championing this effort here in our Bedford schools. Faith will be setting up a collection box in the Lurgio Main Office this Monday. If you wish to donate, we are accepting coins, cash, and checks. Checks are to be made out to WAYPOINT (formerly Child and Family Services). If you need a tax deduction receipt or would like to donate using a credit card, please reach out to Helena Guttman, BSN, RN, WAYPOINT’s program nurse, at (603) 722-3148. If our school generates enough money, the Lurgio Middle School will be thanked live on the radio! Collections will run through the seventh of December.
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 Powerschool and how to access grading information and report cards. Quarter 1 grades are available.
Weekly Features
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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
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This week Students Against Destructive Decisions teamed up with the Books for Breakfast to decorate the school with a winter wonderland theme. The kids got together and decided: “Our Holidays are ‘BOOKED’ being drug free” as they worked together creating Holiday spirit with a twist. Watch for our next collaborative project when S.A.D.D. teams up with a Lurgio Club/ Athletic Team in the New Year.
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Stand By Me
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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. Our next mtg is Dec 13 @ 9:30am. Contact our Guidance Secretary, Beth Fitzgerald, with any questions.
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Book Buzz
Books for Breakfast is gearing up for its annual Book Swap. All are invited to our December 21st Book Swap. Bring a new or gently used wrapped book and join the fun.
Lily from 7N is buzzing about James Patterson’s Maximum Ride:
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This is a great story full of suspense and really fast paced with short chapters. Kids are genetically engineered in a lab and they have wings in their shoulder blades and they can fly. These 6 kids are not related but they are family. Then Angel is kidnapped by the rival gang, the Erasers, and the kids have to get her back. There are nine books in the series and I'm on number nine! So good!
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Lurgio Tech Corner Update
With all the excitement of the holiday season, please remind your child to charge their chromebooks and bring it to school charged every day.
PTG Corner
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!
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!
