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LURGIO NEWS
January 25, 2019
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am seeking your thoughts on how to best communicate with all of you at home. If you have the time, please complete this brief survey. Your input is greatly appreciated.
All my best,
Ed
Important Dates
Feb 4 (Mon)
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BHS Course Registration Information Night - 6pm BHS Theater
(8th Grade Only)
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Feb 5 - Feb 12 (Tues-Tues)
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Parent Conferences (8th Grade Only)
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Feb 14 (Thur)
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Last Day for BHS Course Registration (8th Grade Only)
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Feb 24 - Mar 1 (Mon-Fri)
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NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
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Mar 12 (Tues)
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NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workshop Day / Town Election Day
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Mar 22 - Mar 23 (Fri-Sat)
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RAL Musical Production - BHS Theater
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Mar 21 (Tues)
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Grandparents’ Day - BHS Theater
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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 “Cub of the Week.”
This week’s Cubs of the Week are Limenwa Kennedy and Gwyneth Meijer. Limenwa and Gwyneth are known by teachers and students alike for being kind, empathetic, and responsible. They are being honored as our cubs for going out of their way to be super helpful to their teachers and classmates. Congratulations Limenwa and Gwyneth. Thank you for your consistently positive contributions to our learning community.
Registration Now Open for You Be The Chemist Challenge
Lurgio students have the opportunity to participate in the "You Be the Chemist" (YBTC) Challenge, organized by the Chemical Educational Foundation. The YBTC Challenge is a fun and interactive academic competition that engages students in learning about important chemistry concepts, scientific discoveries, and laboratory safety.
To qualify for the state competition, students will take a 25-multiple-choice qualifying exam on Tuesday, March 5th at 2:30 in the media center. The top students from Lurgio will advance to the state competition on April 6 at Bishop Guertin High School. The top student from the state will win an expenses-paid trip to the National Challenge in Washington D.C. in June.
If your child is interested in participating, please fill out this Google Form to register. Registration deadline is Friday, February 8th. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Rockwell at rockwella@bedfordnhk12.net.
To prepare for the exam, CEF recommends students explore all of the study materials at ChemEd, as well as other outside chemistry resources.
BHS Course Registration Parent Information Night & Timeline
Monday, February 4 @ 6pm in BHS Theater
The BHS Guidance Department will have an important meeting for parents regarding course registration for the 2019-2020 school year. We recommend all current 8th grade parents/guardians to attend.
February 5 (Tues.) through February 12 (Tues.)
8th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences are held. Pods will be sending out individual information about scheduling conferences soon.
February 5 (Tues.) through February 14 (Thurs.)
The Parent/Guardian PowerSchool portal for course selection will be open for current 8th graders. You will be able to view teacher course recommendations. Course selection is not prioritized by entry date. You can make changes in this time period; however, the last update must be submitted no later than February 14.
If you have questions regarding course recommendations, please sign up parent/teacher conferences. Any questions regarding the course enrollment process, please contact our Lurgio Guidance Department (310-9101).
Government Shutdown – Bedford Food Pantry Info.
Please click on the links below for information from the Bedford Food Pantry regarding assistance during the Government Shutdown.
Basketball Playoffs
All four Lurgio basketball teams: boys’ and girls’ divisions 1 and 5 have made it to the Tri-County League playoffs! We will be hosting several home playoff games over the course of the next week, starting today. Please see our weekly schedule under Athletics This Week or refer to the Athletics Website for up-to-date information about times and locations.
Please be aware that there is an admission fee for all Tri-County League playoff games:
Students/Children/Seniors: $1, Adults: $2, Family: $8.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Students can come to the Dungeons and Dragons Club on Tuesdays at 3:15 to 4:15 to play, explore and or pillage, their choice in the wonderful world of D & D. Meetings are held in 7th green pod in Mr. Dubriel's room 226 starting 1/29/19, bring all possible materials. If you have any questions please see Ms. Stone in room 232.
Reminders
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New Main Entrance
A new main entrance door was installed at Lurgio over the holiday break. Now, when you come to visit us, you will enter the main office directly from the main entrance foyer. This is stage one of a two-part renovation to improve the security of our entrance.
Fueled by Kids Food Drive
This year, Lurgio will again be helping Fueled by Kids to put together food items for students in need over February vacation. Lurgio is collecting jars of peanut butter (26 oz) and boxes of graham crackers (info flyer). This is a homeroom competition, and the homeroom in each grade that brings in the most items will earn a pizza party. Collections will run until February 19th. If you have any questions, please see Dr. Fairhurst, Ms. Mazzola or Kate Mikol.
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.
Coed Volleyball
All students interested in trying out for our Coed Volleyball team should attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 29th at 2:35 in the Media Center. Coach Busch will communicate important information about necessary paperwork and the upcoming try-out process.
Students interested in trying out for our Coed Volleyball team should attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 29th at 2:35 in the Media Center. Coach Busch will communicate important information about necessary paperwork and the upcoming try-out process.
Coed Volleyball tryouts will begin on Monday, February 4th, immediately following dismissal. All students in grades 7 and 8 are welcome to try out. Please fill out the sign-up form if you wish to participate. Students must submit a PRINTED copy of the athletic paperwork and a recent physical form to the coach on the first day of tryouts in order to play.
RAL Musical: The Little Mermaid
Rehearsal Schedule
Click here for the rehearsal schedule for Jan 28 - Feb 1. Contact Mrs. Devino with questions.
Tech Crew
Are you interested in being a part of the Tech Crew for this year's musical production and missed the meeting to sign up? Please see Mrs. Beland in room A104.
Weekly Features
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Guidance Corner
Here is a link to the Asset Newsletter titled “Positive Peer Influences”. For the past two weeks the members of Students Against Destructive Decisions have teamed up with members of the Lurgio Girls and Boys Basketball teams, creating the message “Slam Dunk, Drugs are Junk.” The collaboration has provided both groups with an opportunity to further explore ways they can support and provide leadership while addressing alcohol and other drug prevention in our school.
Book Buzz
Whole School Read Author Gordon Korman has a new book out! It is called The Unteachables, and we were buzzing about it at Books for Breakfast this morning:
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This book has several points of view by chapters. Students are in a special class because they have not passed the curriculum to attend high school and their teacher has to get them caught up. It opens with the students roasting marshmallows on pencils in the trash can. Find out what happens when the worst kids are paired with the worst teacher. Check out his new book and his website for a short story contest.
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Athletics This Week
Please click here to view the schedule for the upcoming week.
James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Director of Athletic Performance
Lurgio Tech Corner
As quarter 2 comes to a close, we are happy to report that 62% 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 when we email parents that their child has borrowed a Chromebook for the third time, we will also include a copy of your child’s plan. We ask that you review the plan with your child to help them stick to it. As always, please continue to remind your child to charge their Chromebook every night and to bring it to school every dayl!
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 Feb 7, 2019 @ 9:30am. Contact our Guidance Secretary, Beth Fitzgerald, with any questions.
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RAL Kitchen News
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious Razzle Dazzle Smoothie. It’s loaded with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and protein packed Greek yogurt. Berries are known for their low sugar, high fiber and nutrient content. They are essential for long lasting energy, ability to focus and concentration during the school day. In addition to breakfast combo meals, the kitchen will be offering a homemade banana streusel muffin. This lovely, healthy treat will keep you feeling satisfied with lots of long lasting energy and a boost of potassium to help with muscle strength and reduce stress and anxiety. Start the school day off with a bang and don't miss out on these healthy, wholesome new breakfast items.
The hot lunch program is featuring local grass fed beef burgers or a tasty vegetarian black bean burger on Monday, January 28th. Grass fed beef is an excellent way to get your brain boosting, heart healthy omega 3 fats! We have an exciting new meal on Friday, February 1st! The kitchen will be showcasing a fun and yummy super bowl lunch. Show your support by wearing your favorite sports team jersey and come participate in a super fun lunch!
PTG Corner
Barnes and Noble Event This Weekend
Join PTG January Saturday and Sunday at the Barnes and Noble Manchester for a great family event. See amazing student art projects from all Bedford Schools, enjoy a performance by the McKelvie Music Department and listen to stories read by Bedford’s elementary teachers and MORE. A portion of all sales that weekend will benefit Bedford schools, so be sure to mention PTG at check out. For more information click HERE. Check out the schedule HERE
Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program
Hannaford on Kilton Road has chosen Bedford PTG to be the beneficiary of the Community Bag program in January. For every green Community reusable bag purchased at Hannaford, on KILTON ROAD, in January, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation.
Color Blast Fun Run/Walk Community Event
Save the date: Sunday, June 2nd the PTG will hosts another Color Blast Fun Run/Walk. Registration opens March 15. Stay tuned for more exciting details.
